Columnists
Pittman’s statements warrant voters’ apology
Posted at 1:39pm on May. 14, 2013
Over the past year, N.C. Rep. Larry Pittman has racked up a series of political gaffes. He peppers his attempts at representing the people of Concord with vitriolic, accusatory or even unconstitutional language.
Cox Mill Elementary PTO golf tourney still has room for you
Posted at 1:42pm on May. 9, 2013
Third annual event June 2 will raise money for PTO projects that benefit Cox Mill Elementary.
Carsen Masterton is state Safety Patroller of the Year
Posted at 10:37am on May. 8, 2013
The car-rider students at Bethel Elementary School are certainly a very privileged group. Every morning they are greeted with a smiling welcome from the AAA of the Carolinas’ North Carolina Safety Patroller of the Year, Carsen Masterton.
Cabarrus men take a stand against domestic violence
Posted at 11:09am on May. 1, 2013
The names of every man or men’s group who signs on to Men for Change with a $100 donation, and of every man whose memory or work is honored by others with such a donation, is listed in a full-page newspaper advertisement on Father’s Day.
Student council sponsoring spring festival
Posted at 10:59am on Apr. 25, 2013
Most students arrive at the middle schools at when classes begin at 9 a.m.
The definition of folly
Posted at 11:52am on Apr. 17, 2013
Tell me gun legislation makes schools safer when it puts teachers with firearms into charter schools without criminal background checks.
Mooresville teen writes books to teach children about saving two of her loves - the Earth and animals
Posted at 1:20pm on Apr. 9, 2013
When the front bell rings at the lake house of Suzanne and Rod Combs, rescued dogs race to the door. They sniff hands and vie for attention. These animals, along with two parrots and a cat, know they’re special.
Free talks at UNC Charlotte will explain intriguing research targets
Posted at 2:30pm on Apr. 2, 2013
People enjoy learning about science, when it’s hands-on and explained in a way they can understand.
Mount Pleasant second-graders get high school help with discoveries
Posted at 9:41am on Apr. 4, 2013
Teachers’ plan is intended to reinforce what 2nd-graders are learning and gives high school students a chance to demonstrate what they know.
It’s not a game: Mortal combat with the kitchen
Posted at 1:14pm on Apr. 2, 2013
Spring cleaning inspires thoughts of Wilde-like duel to the death
