Who are today’s public intellectuals?
Billy Graham’s death and memorial service brought back memories of a column I wrote about North Carolina’s “Public Intellectuals” 16 years ago.
I had noticed a...
Good books for the folks you forgot
You forgot somebody, didn’t you?
Somebody who is expecting a present from you? And now, remembering, you have no idea what to give, do you?
Here...
The Eateries of Madison County, North Carolina
Some people fall in love with bridges, as in the late Robert James Waller’s “The Bridges of Madison County,” the best-selling romance novel from...
Seventy-six trombones and the loyalties to con men
“Seventy-six trombones led the big parade, with a hundred and ten coronets close at hand. They were followed by rows and rows of the...
Which political party is more anti-science?
If Jim Martin could make peace between religion and science, could he do something similar about his Republican Party’s war with science?
A few weeks...
North Carolina golf and Trump’s Russian connections
Every North Carolina author would give his or her eyetooth to get a mention at the top of The New York Times’s lead editorial...
World War II transformed North Carolina
What event in North Carolina’s modern history had the greatest impact in making our state what it is today?
The creation of the Research Triangle...
An ancient Greek historian, a North Carolina native, and war with China
While President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping were getting to know each other last weekend, a native North Carolinian was warning that...
The Wilmington Ten and the Women’s March on Washington
“The case of the Wilmington Ten amounts to one of the most egregious instances of injustice and political repression from the post–World War II...
Keep Calm and Carry On
What can Democrats look for Santa Claus to bring them this year?
It has been a bleak holiday season so far.
So maybe Santa could bring...
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Dr. Pamela Price and Dr. Philip Funderburk: Providing Vision and Care for Mint Hill...
For more than 40 years, Dr. Pamela Price and Dr. Philip Funderburk have been Mint Hill’s source for all things optometry and eye care.
Their...
Spring into Summer with Cor Fitness locally in Mint Hill
The team from Cor Fitness MMA and DXF Training held an open Family Fun Day recently in the Lawyers Square Parking lot adjacent to...
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Andy Duran, Queens Grant Stallions
The junior ended his third season with the Stallions under head coach Dan Kerr. The 6'0" 175 pound junior had...
Stallions Jah’ Quez Sanders, Xavier Westbrook, Ahmad McKnight sign letters of intent
Jah'Quez Sanders
The Stallions Jah'Quez Sanders signed a letter of intent to Louisburg College, Louisburg, North Carolina to begin his collegiate career this fall. The...
Facebook is getting more personal and private
Facebook’s annual developer conference, known as F8, took place April 30 and the social media leader made several big announcements.
They announced and rolled out...
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Dr. Pamela Price and Dr. Philip Funderburk: Providing Vision and Care for Mint Hill...
For more than 40 years, Dr. Pamela Price and Dr. Philip Funderburk have been Mint Hill’s source for all things optometry and eye care.
Their...
Spring into Summer with Cor Fitness locally in Mint Hill
The team from Cor Fitness MMA and DXF Training held an open Family Fun Day recently in the Lawyers Square Parking lot adjacent to...
Summerwood Stingrays Swim Team entering first season
A local community swim team has been formed in the neighborhood of Summerwood in Mint Hill. The team is entering their first season in...
Mint Hill Madness Will honor Veteran Jerry Flowe as Grand Marshall
Mint Hill Madness is just a few weeks away.
The three-day festival will take place May 24 to 26 and will feature rides, vendors, food,...
