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Opinion

Can we defend America’s ideals while confronting its failures? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From land acknowledgments to neighborhood disagreements, the hosts examine how freedom, fairness and human dignity become meaningful through everyday choices.

The big surprise in the federal school voucher program | Mary Ellen Klas

Whether on purpose or by accident, the Trump administration’s new voucher program could do something it never promised to do: help public schools.

France’s fiscal mess has only one true solution | Bloomberg News

France’s crisis keeps getting more extreme, spilling over into broader protests that precipitated hundreds of millions of euros in damage and nearly 2,400 arrests. The country’s leaders are rightly focused on curtailing the violence. Yet as they seek ways to placate a frustrated populace, th…

Lessons from Hurricane Isaias must be learned fast | South Florida Sun Sentinel

That Hurricane Isaias didn’t ruin more lives or property is not because Florida got smarter about predicting windstorms. It’s because Florida got lucky.

ESPN is gambling with its credibility | Adam Minter

Nicole Noren spent 24 years at ESPN, much of that time producing award-winning investigative journalism on difficult topics, including human trafficking, sexual abuse, and concussions.

US: Hurricane Isaias Brings Powerful Winds And Heavy Rainfall to Fort Walton Beach.

Fort Walton Beach, United States - October 09, 2026 This footage shows hurricane Isaias battering Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA with powerful winds and heavy rainfall on October 9, 2026.

French Prime Minister vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has vowed a "massive" police deployment for the fresh demonstrations called for Saturday by the "Yellow Vest" movement. Facing angry lawmakers in parliament, Lecornu acknowledged that the security response had fallen short and promised a stronger approach ahe…

Letters to the editor: We must take steps to protect children from guns

"The preschool where I work with 2-year-olds is having a state-mandated lockdown drill next week. What are we doing? How is this still happening?"

Gary Varvel for Oct 20, 2026

Democrats need an agenda, not theatrics | Bloomberg News

With a month to go until midterm elections, Democrats find themselves in better shape than expected. Odds are, they’ll win the House and perhaps a slim majority in the Senate. Exactly what they’ll do with that power, though, remains a mystery.

Small church in Triad helps families by buying and forgiving $1.7 million in medical debt

“It’s a perfect real-world parable for what God does for us,” said Jackman, the longtime pastor at Trinity Moravian. “Most personal bankruptcies are now due to medical debt. A stay in the hospital can send a family into poverty or bankruptcy.”

What to Do When Your Brain Feels Drained at Work

Modern workspaces, remote or in-office, see employees lose 2–3 hours daily to distractions, hurting productivity. Here are nine quick, desk-friendly hacks to reset your focus and stay productive. Box Breathing Psychology consultant and life coach Bayu Prihandito calls the box breathing techn…

Over 70% Of Americans Believe The US Is On The “Wrong Track"

Seven in 10 US adults believe the country is on the “wrong track” under President Donald Trump, according to a new NBC News Decision Desk poll. Just weeks ahead of the midterm elections, the poll found that Trump’s approval rating had fallen to 34% among US adults, while his disapproval rati…

Gary Varvel for Oct 19, 2026

Editorials

Our opinion: Speak up, young people! Listen, leaders!

Earlier this month, Phoenix Sampson-Young, a senior at Reynolds High School, addressed the Winston-Salem City Council and audience members about extending the Youth Protection Ordinance - um, citywide curfew.

Our opinion: When Democrats and Republicans actually agree

Both Democratic and Republican candidates for N.C. House and N.C. Senate were criticizing the state’s budget process during a forum on Tuesday.

Our opinion: Why not go ahead and vote early?

Remember, your vote is important, and early voting allows you the flexibility to choose a day and time and place that works for you. 

Our opinion: Where could a data center work? How about 300 acres near cigarette plant?

No rezoning would be necessary, and the city of King provides water service for the site.

Columnists

Can we defend America’s ideals while confronting its failures? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From land acknowledgments to neighborhood disagreements, the hosts examine how freedom, fairness and human dignity become meaningful through everyday choices.

The big surprise in the federal school voucher program | Mary Ellen Klas

Whether on purpose or by accident, the Trump administration’s new voucher program could do something it never promised to do: help public schools.

France’s fiscal mess has only one true solution | Bloomberg News

France’s crisis keeps getting more extreme, spilling over into broader protests that precipitated hundreds of millions of euros in damage and nearly 2,400 arrests. The country’s leaders are rightly focused on curtailing the violence. Yet as they seek ways to placate a frustrated populace, they must be careful not to make a bad fiscal situation worse.

Lessons from Hurricane Isaias must be learned fast | South Florida Sun Sentinel

That Hurricane Isaias didn’t ruin more lives or property is not because Florida got smarter about predicting windstorms. It’s because Florida got lucky.

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Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

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What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor: We must take steps to protect children from guns

"The preschool where I work with 2-year-olds is having a state-mandated lockdown drill next week. What are we doing? How is this still happening?"

Letters to the editor: Hegseth wants to take us back to the Middle Ages

"...Why stop at a firing squad? Why not drawing and quartering? Why not boil him alive?"

Letters to the editor

The folks in Folk Fest

Letter to the editor: It's getting harder and harder to vote

Instead of suppressing votes, I encourage everyone to read "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century" by Timothy Snyder and consider how we can preserve our precious democratic form of government.

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