Opinion

Guest editorial: Why is labor productivity decreasing? Don’t fret, but keep an eye on factors

By Mike Walden N.C. State University   One of the underappreciated measures of the economy is worker productivity,…

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Time to Talk About Mental Health: Resources for traumatic brain injuries

By Julie Whittaker Davie Mental Health Advocates Sometimes people experience a sudden loss of their mental health because…

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Editorial: Giff Basham handing out tomatoes in heaven

Armfuls of homegrown tomatoes are being handed out in heaven these days. And the only price is a…

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Editorial: I have met The Tomato Woman, and she had Girl Girl’s Weird Thing

Finally, my life is more complete. For I have met The Tomato Woman. And she was kind and…

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Letter to the editor: Davie band programs among the best

To the editor: Davie County is an exciting place for music. Just a few months ago, I was…

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Letter to the editor: Seniors appreciative of offers for assistance

To the editor: We Senior citizens are everywhere: discount stores, grocery stores, local pharmacies. We walk unsteady, we…

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Guest editorial: Measuring poverty not as easy as it sounds

By Mike Walden N.C State University I can remember when President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed the war on poverty…

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Editorial: Obsession with weather; ‘working like a dog’

You’re obsessed. So am I. So are our neighbors. About what? The weather. We can’t get enough of…

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Editorial: The Declaration of Independence

In the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which…

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Letter to the editor: Caleb Martin coverage excellent

To the editor: Thanks to Brian Pitts on his excellent coverage of Davie County’s own Caleb Martin’s performance…

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