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Postponed Olympic games will be unpredictable
I’m writing this column two days before the Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to officially begin. I have no idea what’s going to happen between now ... Read more
Life imitating life…and it’s ugly!
In his 1889 essay, “The Decay of Lying,” Oscar Wilde, the well-known Irish poet and playwright, is famously credited with the line: “Life imitates Art ... Read more
Biden’s plan helps America compete in a digital world
By Kip Eideberg Even as Democrats and Republicans continue their negotiations, there is one aspect of infrastructure that still continues to enjoy broad support — ... Read more
UFOs…they ain’t from outta town!
To the Editor: This is in response to your article of July 7 concerning UFO’s and UAP’s in which you asked if some folks would ... Read more
A few basics to know about NC places
Anyone who’s from North Carolina, has lived in North Carolina for a long time, or has a basic understanding of geography should know that Raleigh ... Read more
Laughing at yourself is therapeutic!
There are hundreds of medical disorders known to man. Most all are treatable, if diagnosed early. But there’s one that begins to manifest itself as ... Read more
Begin at the beginning… or maybe in the middle
It is a truth universally acknowledged… that any good story ought to have a good opening too. Did the first half of that sentence sound ... Read more
Someone else will clean up the mess
To the Editor: I write this letter because of the inspiration I got from a four column editorial in the Daily Reflector on June 29th. ... Read more
UFOs or UAPs….have you seen one?
I peered into the heavens on Friday, July 2, but saw nothing but raindrops (and a few bugs when the clouds finished the process of ... Read more
Starvation wages vs. enhanced unemployment
To the Editor: I sometimes chuckle when I hear national news stories about how the $300 enhanced federal unemployment bonus, part of the American Rescue ... Read more
Seeking answers to solar energy questions
Let me be honest: I don’t have a problem with the idea of solar energy. I think it’s a fantastic idea to pursue solar power ... Read more
Town of Ahoskie’s ballfields are truly a joy to behold
To the Editor: We now have college caliber ballfields….three of them… in Ahoskie. This effort was all started by Cal Bryant’s editorial about “Stepping to ... Read more
Thanks to our local law enforcement officers
To The Editor: I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mr. David Griffin, Chief of Police for the Murfreesboro Police Department, and ... Read more
Freedom comes at a high price
“When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and ... Read more
Speak up and speak out for Pride
On Monday, June 21, an NFL football player made a personal statement about himself and also made history in the process. Carl Nassib, a defensive ... Read more