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Rowell's Words: 'How come?'
Jul 22, 2026 at 07:45 am
By William Rowell
Did you ever notice how whenever someone asks a question they often begin with "How come"? It is usually not answered, as it is something trivial, and the o.... Read More
Returning to our North Carolina roots, rejecting NC HR 765
Jul 22, 2026 at 07:45 am
By Scott Perry
Perhaps the greatest irony of House Bill 765 is that it asks northeastern North Carolinians to abandon one of the very principles on which our state was founde.... Read More
Letter: T-Mobile woes
Jul 22, 2026 at 07:45 am
To the editor of The Beacon:
The 16th-century Italian philosopher Nicolo Machiavelli left some timeless advice for how a new ruler should govern his subjects: If you’r.... Read More
Letter: Thanks for show's success
Jul 22, 2026 at 07:45 am
To the editor of The Beacon:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make the 2026 National Black Bear Festival Art and Photography Show a great su.... Read More
Letter: Thank you from family
Jul 22, 2026 at 07:45 am
To the editor of The Beacon:
The family of Willie C Davis Sr. would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming love, kindness, and support shown to us durin.... Read More