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OPINION: Which dystopian story does 2022 resemble the most?
Imagine waking up one day unable to access your bank account because of your political beliefs. Imagine faking your facial expression whenever people were around to avoid committing "facecrime." Imagine if the economy ground to a halt like a train that ran out of fuel. Does it sound far off?
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Ellerbe native Gibson has career in psychiatry, publishing
Richmond Senior High School Class of 1977 graduate Dr. Mitchell Gibson has amassed quite the resume since growing up on a farm in Ellerbe.
OPINION: In Our Schools: ‘Yes’ to books, science, diversity…and discomfort
Public school book banning is back in the news.
Robinson says he's not resigning, says his comments were twisted
RALEIGH — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he has nothing personal against LGBTQ people, and he's not resigning.
'Believe One More Day': Trying times lead Richmond County native to write inspirational books
ROCKINGHAM — In an uncertain world full of questions, one man’s faith carried him through numerous life trials.
OPINION: Dr. Seuss monetizes the culture wars
On March 2 — the late Theodor Seuss Geisel’s 117th birthday — Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that, some time last year, it ceased publishing/licensing six of the popular author’s children’s books which “portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong.”
Students score supplies at Rockingham Housing Authority's Back-to-School Bash
ROCKINGHAM — More than 200 kids got a head start with school supplies and had a little fun Friday.
Hamlet library holding book sale to close out National Library Week
ROCKINGHAM — There are still plenty booky events left this week as National Library Week draws to a close.
COLUMN: Book-buying bonanza
A couple of weekends ago, my wife asked me if I wanted to go to one of those big book sales the local library puts on when they realize they have too many books that no one checks out anymore.
