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...
One campaign’s happy ending
By the time you read this, the election will be over. Some will be licking wounds, others celebrating.
While the candidates have been appearing in...
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Mint Hill Third Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest
MINT HILL, NC - We’re over a week into September, and it’s time to get ready for the annual Town of Mint Hill Scarecrow...
Obituary for Eva Rushing Yandle
MINT HILL, NC - Eva Jean Rushing Yandle, 79, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, through the blessing of hospice, passed away surrounded by family...
Where in the World is Phil- August 2020, Part 6
CHARLOTTE, NC - This time we passed it seven times, and the most we saw inline was 10. Barbara and I took advantage of...
Facebook and Election News Updates
CHARLOTTE, NC - Facebook has made several announcements recently to help curb misinformation, fake news, and hate speech on its platform.
The biggest one is...
Service Records as a Bargaining Chip – Selling a Car for Beginners
MINT HILL, NC - If you're looking to sell your vehicle, one of the best weapons to have in your arsenal is a complete...
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Mint Hill Third Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest
MINT HILL, NC - We’re over a week into September, and it’s time to get ready for the annual Town of Mint Hill Scarecrow...
Local Second-Grader Supports Levine Children’s NICU through Art
MINT HILL, NC - Three years ago, Vanessa Birch, mom to then-five-year-old Hazel, was confronted with a problem familiar to all parents of preschoolers:...
Fall Splendor – Raleigh’s Juniper Level Botanic Garden opens two Weekends in September
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a $7.5 million gift to North Carolina State University, will open two weekends in September for...
Bain Academy: A Symbol of Local History no Longer Stands in Mint Hill
MINT HILL, NC - The historic Bain Academy demolition project began recently, and the building will no longer be standing in Mint Hill across...
News You Can Use: What’s Happening at the Local Library?
MINT HILL, NC - The local library looks a little different these days, but there are still many free services you can take advantage...
