Editorial: North Carolina proposal would replace political management with professional local government
September 12, 2026
Eyewitness Mark Schutzman’s prose on 9/11 bears witness to what most Americans saw on TV that day.
Schutzman did not know his name, but recalls the man in the suit, writing, “He wants to be with those he loves.”
Lee County schools are improving. But is the community planning for the students that continued growth will bring?
Should seniors 65 and older and veteran citizens stop paying property taxes in Harnett County?
At the Sept. 8 meeting, Harnett County Commissioners weighed property-tax relief for seniors and veterans, while data-center rules move toward a November vote.
Basic Law Enforcement Training Assistant Director Tammy Kirkman is this year’s recipient of Central Carolina Community College’s Excellence in Advising Award. Kirkman lives in Goldston, in Chatham County, and works at CCCC’s Emergency Services Training Center in Sanford. She is known for the individualized guidance and diligent mentorship she provides[Read More…]