Opinions

Letter to the Editor: From Grassroots to a Square Tradition
Before Halloween crowds filled the Square, local business owners had a vision: free, safe fun for Moore County families.
The Door You Keep Trying to Reopen
Sometimes the hardest part of moving forward is letting go of what we thought life would be. Stop reaching for the handle.
Letter to the Editor: Good questions deserve clear answers
Pamela Church introduces herself with the Informed Citizens Focus Group, shares views on transparency and accountability.
Listening for What You Can’t Hear
We spend a lifetime learning how to make things happen. Learning when to let go takes a different kind of faith.
The New Southerner 30 is Real, Y’all
Moving to the South brings a whole new meaning to barbecue, biscuits, and the irresistible generosity of homestyle cooking.
All that paperwork, and the rules still apply
Sovereign citizens claim freedom from taxes and laws. Their arguments spread online and, rightfully, fail in court.
(Almost) Everything Depreciates
Cars age, clothes fade, and the new wears off. Consider where we place our attention and what gives life lasting richness.
Save room for Lynchburg
A second-Saturday tradition will be serving breakfast the way it always does – with the money going back to local kids.
He Never Let Go
Justin Verlander ended his 21-year career holding his daughter’s hand, a moment that spoke to every parent watching a child’s years pass by.
God Does Not Need Your Résumé
The question may not be whether we’re qualified, but whether we’re willing to trust God with the next step.
A Yankee Walks Into a Southern Restaurant
A New York native looks back on moving South, discovering sweet tea, and beginning a decades-long education in Southern life.
Letter to the Editor: Your Voice Matters
Concerned Citizens Focus Group is now the Informed Citizens Focus Group and is asking residents to help set priorities.
Build People, Not Dependence
Good leadership does not make people smaller so the leader can feel bigger. It equips, encourages, and trusts.










