Of pockets, legs and polarization

“For the people who actually study the origins of civil wars, not just in the U.S., but as a class o...

5 key facts on the inflation blame game

The subject of inflation has been on many tongues in the public policy world of late — especially as...

Temps will be cold, but snow forecast remains hazy

The temperature forecast for our area this week appears set — cold Tuesday, a brief warm up Wednesda...

Scots-Irish roots shape our Southern dialect

“Prove it.” One of this column’s readers challenged me to back up my recent assertion that some Amer...

Washout brings memories of snowstorms past

Sunday was a very good day to stay home, warm and dry as winter storms pushed across the U.S. and pu...

Dividing bulbs in the victory garden

I have four children. Three are adults, ages 33, 32 and 22. One is still at home and in high school;...

MLK fulfilled God’s call to stand against injustice

We at Peachtree Baptist Church and some other churches in the area did not attend this past Sunday d...

Treating minorities like victims won’t help them rise

Ronald Reagan once quipped, “one of the most dangerous things someone can say is that ‘I’m from the ...

Dealing with problems? God’s still by your side

So, what problems are you currently experiencing? If you say “none,” then that’s unusual. I’ve disc...

Exit polls offer useful insights

Every two years, exit pollsters attempt to survey voters who’ve just cast ballots. They post intervi...

Poll presents compelling, alarming picture of NCGOP

From time to time, it is wise to consult a statistical portrait of the nation’s politics. Politics c...

How deep is our economic divide?

The term “economic divide” is commonly used today. It can refer to several aspects in our economy, s...

Dave DiFilippo cartoon for Jan. 19

Low’s track will determine snow vs. freezing rain totals

The combination of cold temperatures and a low pressure system expected to intensify over South Caro...

Remembering the cops who didn’t come home

While many Americans celebrated the holidays with their families in the final week of 2021, law enfo...

Labor board: Take your politics to work

The National Labor Relations Board wants to open the door to workplace activism, but winning its cas...

Is justice blind to party labels?

If asked to identify a symbol for justice, most of us would picture a blindfolded Lady Liberty holdi...

Our sky was never falling

From July 2020 to July 2021, there was a net inflow of 637,729 Americans into these top five destina...

Cold snap could bring weekend snow

The jet stream continues to open up our area to cold Canadian air, and there is no real relief in si...

Civil war: ‘Our people’ vs. ‘my people’?

To live in interesting times — is it a blessing or a curse? To live in the era of Donald Trump would...