Opinion
EDITORIAL: Committed to growth and community engagement in 2025
As we turn the page on another year, our sights are set on the new year, and many ...
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Franklin
OUR VIEW: Remembering Virginia O’Hanlon
It was a different world back in 1897. From our perspective, it might seem to have been a ...
Opinion
OUR VIEW: The best Christmas gift of all
Newspapers are often accused of ignoring good news. On this special day, we’re devoting this space to the ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Supporting communities affected by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact has been felt across the Southeastern United States, from Florida to Southwest Virginia. Making ...
Franklin
EDITORIAL: Threats to schools beyond reckless
The recent threat that led to the closure of Paul D. Camp Community College is a stark reminder ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: How we plan to remember Hurricane Floyd
Twenty-five years ago, Hurricane Floyd became a pivotal part of Franklin’s history. The storm, one of the most ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: When nature redefines the fair
The Franklin-Southampton County Fairgrounds became the unlikely stage for a dramatic display of nature’s power on the evening ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Big blow for Isle of Wight’s economy
Devastating news of the loss of one of the community’s major employers — Keurig Dr. Pepper, formerly Green ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Pause and reflect this Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a solemn national holiday that like many other days of remembrance, and for reasons both ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: We want to hear from our readers
Letters to the editor are a longstanding tradition in newspapers that give the public the opportunity to let ...
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How to Watch ACC College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
Only one ACC game is on Monday’s college basketball schedule. That matchup is the Wake Forest Demon Deacons…
Warriors vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – March 3
The Charlotte Hornets (14-45) will attempt to break a six-game losing streak when they host the Golden State…
Clippers vs. Hornets Tickets Available – Sunday, March 16
The Charlotte Hornets (14-45), on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Intuit Dome, take on the Los Angeles Clippers…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: ACC Games Today, March 3
In one of the compelling matchups on the ACC college basketball schedule on Monday, the Wake Forest Demon…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, March 3
Monday’s college basketball schedule features several interesting games, including the matchup between the McNeese Cowboys and the Stephen…