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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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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 […]
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SWARBRICK: Democrats have not worked to improve our quality of life in Hoke County
Quality of life, or quality of place, often determines why we choose to live in a certain region or neighborhood. World Health Organization standard indicators of quality of life include wealth, employment, educational opportunities, recreation, […]
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SHAPIRO: Unserious leadership in a serious time
We live in a deeply serious time with deeply unserious leaders. Historian Niall Ferguson has written that the “extreme violence of the twentieth century” was precipitated by three preconditions: “ethnic conflict, economic volatility, and empires […]
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HUDSON: Remembrance and responsibility
Sunday marked 21 years since the 9/11 terrorist attack on our homeland. This senseless act of violence struck at the very core of our nation and robbed nearly 3,000 innocent dads, moms, sons, daughters, brothers, […]