Letters, Columns, & Notes
Calling Out "Nepotism Charade"
Resident tells Commissioners nepotism policy unfairly targets her while not addressing other conflicts of interest
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The Great Chickening
It is said that a well-roasted chicken is a true measure of a cook’s skill. It is also said that, "anyone can make a good roast chicken."
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Blame Game Will Not Correct Longstanding Systemic Issues
A note from the editor regarding a statement made by the former County Manager and how we might choose to use it to improve county government
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Statement from Former County Manager, Scott Whitaker
Former County Manager, Scott Whitaker issues a statement to Caswell County employees and citizens regarding his recent termination
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The Sanctity of Closed Session
A note on honoring confidentiality, the rumors behind the County Manager's dismissal, and why I'll likely never get rich doing this work.
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On Making Brunswick Stew Your Own
The final chapter of a three-part series from Literary Chef, Lucindy Willis in which she recalls her discovery and exploration of Brunswick Stew and the traditions surrounding it.
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BLACK HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: Leonza and Harlean Bigelow Hill
Yanceyville resident writes to celebrate and honor her parents and their lived experiences.
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On Stewmasters and the Authority of the Pot
The second in a three-part series from Literary Chef, Lucindy Willis in which she recalls her discovery and exploration of Brunswick Stew and the traditions surrounding it.
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On Brunswick Stew and the Problem of Ownership
The first in a three-part series from Literary Chef, Lucindy Willis in which she recalls her discovery and exploration of Brunswick Stew and the traditions surrounding it.
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The Worst Chairs Tell the Best Stories
Sometimes, it’s in the smallest, most uncomfortable places - the worn chairs, the hay bales, the dog food bags - where the richest stories are told.
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When Rights Are Real, They Protect Everyone
A letter to the editor from a resident of Milton.
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A Note on Pacing Myself
Building relationships, content curation, and the need to pace myself