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HUDSON: Faith and faithfulness
For my family and many of yours, the Christmas season is the best time of the year. It is a time of celebration where we come together with loved ones to share gifts and give […]
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HUDSON: Year in review and the year ahead
Another year is drawing to a close. In 2022, we’ve seen the best of our community come together, and we’ve had our fair share of challenges. Across the country this year, we’ve seen the highest […]
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HUDSON: Love thy neighbor
“Love thy neighbor.” It’s one of the most important commands found in the Bible. And last week, we saw it in action in our community. The reprehensible attack on two power substations in Moore County […]
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HUDSON: As we navigate the power outage, check on one another
I wanted to provide an update on the power outage affecting much of our region in Moore County. Over the weekend, an unknown individual or individuals vandalized at least two power substations in Moore County […]
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GINGRICH: Balance the budget, stop inflation, create jobs
The new Republican majority in the U.S. House will face a major challenge dealing with the Democrat-run White House and U.S. Senate. So, it is vital that Republicans offer a vision of a more successful, […]
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THOMPSON: Small Business Saturday
Black Friday is the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but with its doorbusters and discounts, I think it’s become of time of grabbing rather than of giving. If you’re looking for the holiday […]
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BOYLES: Our priorities are on the ballot
I have a few questions about the new Aquatic Center being built on Fayetteville Road, just a few miles from Cumberland County. The Center has a large pool and a smaller pool and several offices […]
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CASTELLON: Running for a sound, basic education
I am Ruben Castellon, and I am a current educator at a local community college. This November, I’m running for Board of Education because, for years, our students have been academically neglected, and parents have […]
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HUDSON: It’s time to stop kicking the can down the road
Last week, our state and nation received a dangerous reminder about the importance of being prepared for severe weather. Hurricane Ian has devastated communities across the southeast, and Renee and I continue to pray for […]
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HUDSON: My commitment to you
Sunday is Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day, where we honor the mothers, fathers, siblings, and all other family members of the brave U.S. servicemembers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Military […]