Jim Beard: The State of Our Country
I find it interesting that the administration is so disconnected with the truth that they will stick with a story that is so blatantly false. They seem to be going…
Kathy Vestal: Never Forget
Tuesday, January 27th, was International Holocaust Remembrance Day and exists so that we never ever forget what one man is capable of doing when a culture loses its soul to…
Eileen Hanson-Kelly: The Rest of the Story
An anti-Klan march took place in a housing project in Greensboro on Nov. 4, 1979. A group of about 40 KKK and Nazi members in 10 vehicles, descended on the…
We’re Listening: Voices from Minnesota
Jan 23, 2026 (this was published before the shooting of Alex Pretti) - Max Nesterak writes , “Minnesotans have reacted with an unbending resistance befitting people who are accustomed to…
Learn More: “Sanctuary” Jurisdictions – Policy Overview
The Trump administration continually blames Sanctuary cities for a wide range of issues. Learn more about what this actually means. Excerpts from the nonpartisan Congressional document follow. Use this link…
Community Event: CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER -Christian Nationalism, A Panel Discussion
Actions in Faith & Justice invite the community to attend an expert panel discussion of Christian Nationalism at Rowan Museum in Salisbury. Free and open to the public. Thursday, Feb.…
Something New: Spanish-language voter guide seeks to overcome fear, intimidation by ICE in NC
The guide, which Enlace Latino calls the “North Carolina electoral map,” links to the North Carolina State Board of Elections online sample ballot form, so voters can find their choices…
Weather Warning: A winter storm is coming to North Carolina this weekend. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare
State officials say a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain could disrupt daily life for North Carolinians this weekend into early next week. North Carolinians could be facing dangerous…
Video: January Breakfast Forum with District 6 Congressional Candidates
If you missed the January forum earlier this month at our regular breakfast, don't miss the video with three of the four candidates running to represent us in Washington. Candidates…
We’re Reading: NC Newsline – Jeff Jackson’s role as Attorney General
As Jeff Jackson battles Trump, NC GOP threatens to leave him with a ‘feckless, empty shell’ of a job. By Brandon Kingdollar - January 19, 2026 North Carolina Attorney General…