Opinion
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Hood: Why the Halifax Resolves matter
RALEIGH — On April 12, a large crowd of North Carolinians gathered in the town of Halifax to commemorate the 250th anniversary of a pivotal historical event.
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McGill: The tale of two Davids
As some of you know, I have been sharing a 7 a.m. Facebook Daily Devotion since the early days of the COVID pandemic. Now, in my seventh year, I am amazed to say that I haven’t missed a day of teaching the Bible each morning for the past 2,200 days…
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Jones: Space program heads to the moon and beyond
“And here we go. 10 – 9 – 8 – 7 … 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 – Booster ignition … and liftoff.
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Jones: Space program heads to the moon and beyond
“And here we go. 10 – 9 – 8 – 7 … 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 – Booster ignition … and liftoff.
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McGill: It’s Monday but Friday’s coming!
I hope each of you had a very blessed Holy Week. I, for one, love the Easter Season. I am always blessed beyond measure by the Palm Sunday Celebration, the Maundy Thursday’s Sacred Remembrance, the Passion of Christ’s Cross on Good Friday, our Easter Sunrise Service and, of course the…
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Hood: Welfare reforms create good problems
RALEIGH — When Congress passed its budget-reconciliation bill last summer, it created a bunch of problems for North Carolina policymakers — thank goodness!
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Jones: Spring has sprung in Bladen County
Spring has sprung in Bladen County. The pollen. High temperatures in the upper 80s. Low temperatures in the mid 30s.
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McGill: Higher tax value does not necessarily mean higher tax payment
As I begin to pen this devotion, let me assure each of you who have graciously invested the time to read it (so far…) that I would never exploit this platform (or any other) to explain my political position. However, I do feel led to address an issue that is…
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Jones: Wanna bet there’s madness in March
Has “March Madness” driven you mad already? Certainly, yes, if you follow a certain team based in Chapel Hill. Blowing a 19 point lead and losing to VCU 82-78 in overtime in the first round will make for an interesting offseason.
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McGill: Worship Jesus in troublesome seas
As I sit here on Sunday, March 15 to pen this week’s devotional column, I am keeping a close eye on the pending storm that weather forecasters tell us is on the way. According to their predictions, heavy winds and rain are bound for the coast of North Carolina. The…
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Hood: Social disconnection is everyone’s problem
RALEIGH — I have a large and loving family, many cherished friends and colleagues, daily opportunities for meaningful work and enjoyable play, and countless other blessings. Still, on occasion, I feel lonely and disconnected.
