Government should tax only to raise money for its essential functions. I support a thorough review of expenditures each year. A goal I share with proponents of this amendment is […] ...

The City of Kannapolis has announced the promotions of Suzanne Burgess, Christen Solberg and Sarah Williams. Burgess has been ...

The midterm elections loom in the not-too-distant future, and questions on U.S. electoral systems are as pervasive as ever.

COLLEGE BASEBALL Harrison Ailshie (East Rowan) has been throwing 93-94 mph in UNC fall scrimmages, so there’s a very real chance he’ll be a two-play player for the Tar Heels. […] ...

A China-based manufacturing facility has settled on a location for its U.S. operation. The Landis location will be the company’s first in the country. The news was received […] ...

Recent sessions of the General Assembly have shown their thirst for power. There can be no greater evidence of this than in the three constitutional amendments they put on the […] ...

The president has been using taxpayer money to fund political advertisements that denigrate the minority party. He claims these are public service announcements which they most certainty are not. This ...

Rowan County has a lot to be proud of. Five local athletes recently competed at the Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Regional Equestrian Invitational Tournament held Sept. 25-27 at Tryon International ...

Thanks to the U.S. FDA for their recent commitment to phasing out animal testing. There is so much more to be done: 1. Buy cosmetics from companies that do not […] ...

Officials at Piedmont Natural Gas hope an upcoming informational meeting will alleviate the public’s concerns about a proposed energy reliability center. Scheduled for 6 p.m. on Oct. 8, at the […] ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a dangerous new rule beginning Oct. 22 that will threaten the healthcare of millions of Americans. The rule, “Indefinite Suspension of the De […] ...

An untreated wastewater discharge occurred on Oct. 3 into a tributary connected to Second Creek in Rockwell. Approximately 2,024 gallons of wastewater spilled near 403 Briarcliff Road in […] ...