By Gilbert Pagan Siler City, NC – Our organization filed a complaint of discrimination against El Vinculo Hispano on Sept 5, 2023 for denying us entry into the Hispanic Fiesta event to be held on Sept 16, 2023 in Siler…
By Stephanie Talbott Pittsboro, NC – Property taxes are a concern for most everyone, and this especially becomes problematic for seniors on fixed incomes. The ever-increasing property taxes could eventually force some people out of their homes, preventing them from aging…
By Kevin Garcia-Galindo Raleigh, NC – Last week, Beer Serves America reported that the beer industry contributes 75,082 jobs and brings in about $1.8 billion in taxes to the state of North Carolina. Yet according to a local craft brewery…
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – After a tragedy, it’s an American custom to offer one’s “thoughts and prayers” for the situation and those most affected. It can be a cliche for those who don’t know what else to say,…
By Ken Fontenot Raleigh, NC – Perhaps, there is nothing that infuriates me more than an argument against racism that itself is inherently racist. I am about 40 years old, but in my short life I have tasted the harsh reality…
By Patty White Siler City, NC – Property taxes, again. I get it that growth in the county, no matter what or who is driving it, needs to be accommodated and paid for in some fashion. However, I offer that hitting…
By Shelly Paradise Pittsboro, NC – Wow! I have waited 25 years for an Indian restaurant to open in Pittsboro. The most authentic cuisine from South Asia has come to Citgo gas station in downtown Pittsboro. The chicken with asparagus, chicken…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Requiring able-bodied people to work in exchange for government benefits is a popular idea. It’s a proven way to reduce dependency and break the cycle of poverty. And in the case of the federally…
By Terri Tyson Chatham County, NC – We moved to Chatham County in May 2017 from Chapel Hill. I spoke to the Chatham County Commissioners on Monday evening about the trend we taxpayers and property owners are facing, which is…
By Nathan Allen Booko Pittsboro, NC – Normal Saturday for me. Friends visited, parked in my highway 64 driveway. Visit involved discussing the amount of highway 64 horrendous traffic and discussing relocating my mail box for safety purposes. A pleasant…