Community should be worried about roadwork plan

In the oath of office, the president of the United States promises “to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution…” (that document that begins, so soaringly, “We, the People…”)

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas and a former Army officer, wrote a touching essay which was published in the April issue of the Hillsdale College Journal, “Imprimis.” The title of the essay is “Sacred Duty: A Soldier’s Tour at Arlington National Cemetery.” Cotton describes vividly how each perso…

I wasn’t too upset when I first learned the Economist in Chief was imposing tariffs on China. I frankly have been disgusted with plastic do-das and T-shirts that didn’t hold their shape after a wash. Good. At last maybe the country who has no clue what fair trade is about will be brought to task.

New shelter will benefit us all

Injectable epinephrine is a drug that one may administer into their own body to prevent anaphylaxis following an allergic reaction. Millions of people are diagnosed with an allergy that requires the purchase of injectable epinephrine every year. This inelastic good has been dominated by one …

On Saturday I went to the Jackson County Recreation Center for a workout. I was guided into the parking lot by some very nice young people and greeted by a number of vendors selling food and gifts. “What is the celebration?” I wondered, and learned that a well known young lady, suffering fro…

N.C. needs Medicaid expansion