Letters, Columns, & Notes

Letters, Columns, & Notes

Caswell Works: Connecting Our Community to Opportunity

When businesses, schools, community organizations, and local leaders work together, we can do more to help people find good jobs, help businesses find skilled workers, and create opportunities for our communities to grow.

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The Literary Chef on the Fun of Celebrating Fondue Fridays

If fondue is around, it’s a party.

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My Spin: The 4th Most Gerrymandered State in the U.S.

Perhaps it is time North Carolina consider joining the 26 other states that allow citizen-initiated ballot referendums, where a specified number of signatures can request a direct vote of the people, effectively circumventing the legislatur

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Readers Ask: Are Salaries at the Sheriff's Office Disproportionate?

Rumors floating around social media claim that six leaders within the Sheriff's Office, including the Sheriff, earned $635,311 in salary and benefits in 2024. The claims suggested that figure had likely only increased. Is that true? How do those salaries compare?

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A Note on Celebrating Principal's Month by Learning More About Their Work

Most have only been in their current roles for a few years - none of them for more than five and a couple just joined us this school year - but their experience as educators and commitment to improvement is impressive

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The Literary Chef on the Magic of a Small-Town Halloween

Lucindy recalls Halloween festivities and shares a recipe for an Autumn beef stew.

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My Spin: North Carolina's Lifelines

Thinking through what to do with NC 12, arguably the most expensive road in our state.

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Readers Ask: Did the Sheriff Ignore Felony Credit Card Fraud by a County Employee?

Is there any truth to a rumor circulating on social media?

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The Literary Chef on This Little Piggy

Lucindy shares a recipe for Oktoberfest Sausage braised in beer with cabbage and onions and laughs over her mishaps making her own sausage.

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Socialism is NOT Communism

The writer posits that "disparity in economic conditions" is leading to a "growing interest in socialism", a system which he says already partially exists in our country.

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Thank You From the Pelham Community Center Board

Thank you for continuing to support the Pelham Community Center and helping us keep our community connected.

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Parks & Rec Asks Community to Invest in Kids Year-Round

Parks & Recreation is ready to do our part by providing equipment and fields . Now we need volunteers who are ready to do theirs!