Letters, Columns, & Notes
The Literary Chef: Too Darn Hot
It's too darn hot but some meals are worth sweating for.
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My Spin: Is This the Best Budget Our Lawmakers Could Come Up With?
Highlights from the state budget agreed upon behind closed doors with no opportunity to amend or revise it in floor debate but approved in an up or down vote.
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Readers Ask: Why Did the Sheriff's Office Publicize Checkpoint Locations?
Turns out, the checkpoints were intended to deter a lot more than drunk drivers celebrating the week of July 4th.
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The Literary Chef: Beneath Big Skies
Lucindy is reminded that travel can stretch and challenge us all... and a recipe for lamb meatballs.
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My Spin: Is North Carolina Ready for a Political Regime Change?
Let’s acknowledge tax cuts were justified and helped stimulate our economy. But we’ve cut enough and at some point need to question who is going pay for state government services?
2026 Election
A Note on Meeting Your Local Candidates
When can you meet them and what questions do you have for them?
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Readers Ask: Why Can't They Provide More Youth Sports and Recreation Programs?
Who is "they" and are "we" really the ones responsible?
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My Spin: Do We Want More People to Vote or Not?
If we truly believe that our system works best when the largest number participate, we can no longer ignore Unaffiliated voters.
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The Literary Chef on a Visit to Byrd's Farm
The direct connection between farmer and customer is becoming increasingly important these days.
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Readers Ask: Is Caswell County Getting a Data Center?
There are currently no plans for a data center in Caswell but that does not mean the county will not be impacted.
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The Literary Chef on People and Perfect Summer Salads
Panzanella captures everything we love about summer—freshness, color, texture, and the flavor of a garden at its peak.
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My Spin: How Much We've Changed Since Our 200th Anniversary Celebration
The question we ask ourselves is not just how we got ourselves in this state but, more importantly, what will help us climb out of the morass we perceive.