Letters, Columns, & Notes

My Spin: Are We Watching a Field of Dreams Replay?

Campbell muses that folks in the 11th Congressional District might be wondering what it will take to elect a traditional, morally sound, responsible North Carolinian.

By Tom Campbell

Congressman Chuck Edwards’ decision to withdraw from November’s congressional election came as no surprise after the House Ethics committee called for his censure. Folks in the mountainous 11^th Congressional District must be wondering what it is going to take to elect a traditional, morally sound, responsible North Carolinian.

Gridiron Battle Prepares, Encourages Buccaneers

Team grows, despite the loss. Keep reading for photos and details.

Kim Shelton Mourned by Community and Colleagues

“Kim Shelton will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever a part of the Caswell County Schools family,” Battle said on Monday. “Let us not forget the goodness she shared with us.”

School Board Member Questions Adherence to Board Directives

Board Member pushes staff for answers on funding decisions and a recommendation to create STEAM teacher assistants with Title I funds was not approved

Fuller Creek Dam Removed

The 19-foot-high dam underwent repairs for cracks in 1991, but additional cracks observed during site visits in 2014, 2017, and 2023 had not been repaired.

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Gridiron Battle Prepares, Encourages Buccaneers

Kim Shelton Mourned by Community and Colleagues

School Board Member Questions Adherence to Board Directives

Fuller Creek Dam Removed