Month: November 2020

One on One: More North Carolina books for gift giving

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By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – I thought it was enough, maybe more than enough. But the long list of North Carolina books I recently shared for readers to consider as holiday gifts or book club choices did not…

North Carolina has gotten freer

By John Hood Raleigh, NC – While modern conservatism in America brings together a number of discrete groups, interests, and priorities, one of its unifying themes is maximizing freedom — by which conservatives mean maximizing the right of individuals, families,…

Here are the Week 11 ACC Football Players of the Week

Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in last weekend’s games. The selections are determined by a vote of a 16-member media panel. The following are this week’s…

Mask up or else, Roy Cooper says

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By John Trump Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper in a new executive order is encouraging local authorities to pursue criminal and civil penalties against businesses that fail to uphold mask and distancing requirements. The order, which runs through December…

Three perfect days in November

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By N.A. Booko Pittsboro, NC – I’m sure there have been many, I just can’t recall. The last three days, perfectly perfect days in early November. I mean perfect. Sunny, not too hot, not too cool and no rain. I…

One on One: Books for holiday giving – a checklist

opened paper book on wooden surface

By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – If you are worried about holiday gifts or selections for your book club’s reading, here are some good North Carolina connected books to consider. Three beloved North Carolina authors have new books that…

ACC football game times & networks for November 28

Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for the games of November 28. Friday, Nov. 27Notre Dame at North Carolina, 3:30 p.m., ABC (previously announced) Saturday, Nov. 28NC…