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Opinion

Opinion (426)

"A free press can, of course, be good or bad, but, most certainly without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad" — Albert Camus

Friday, 07 January 2011 06:09

Save your man drama

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OK, I know, I'm not supposed to poke fun at events in the news, but I found a comment on the Facebook page that was just too hilarious, at least to me.

Tuesday, 04 January 2011 13:18

Bonds are not punishment, but ...

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We know bonds are not punishment. We know they are only to assure a person will show up for court on their date.

Tuesday, 28 December 2010 14:58

Thank you, sergeant, for what you did

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The static from the radio strangled the sports talk show as I drove to Murfreesboro Christmas Day.

Thursday, 23 December 2010 16:14

A newspaper Christmas classic

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Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897.

Wednesday, 24 November 2010 00:03

Something good for the soul

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Sometimes, you have to do things that are good for the soul.

Monday, 22 November 2010 12:37

Thanks to those who helped in manhunt

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We are blessed to live in an area where people come together and support each other during tragic times.

Monday, 22 November 2010 12:28

Proud of the Jackets

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When I consider my blessings during this Thanksgiving season, I am thankful to be a part of this community.

Friday, 19 November 2010 07:50

Supporting the ACE team, commending Taylor

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We predicted in our minds the comment would be made and it was.

Wednesday, 17 November 2010 10:36

Gearing up for vision meeting

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Charles Williams is director of the Main Street Program

Roanoke Rapids has been selected to participate in the North Carolina Main Street program.  The staff of the North Carolina Main Street Center, a part of the Department of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance, will be working with us as we continue our efforts to revitalize our downtown/uptown area. Combined, this Roanoke Avenue Business District is the center of our community and its health and vitality are of critical importance to us all.

Wednesday, 17 November 2010 08:42

Thanks for tournament help

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I am writing this letter to you so I can give a big thanks to everyone that helped with our fundraiser this weekend at the Becker Village Mall.

Friday, 12 November 2010 08:06

Well deserved near packed house

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Playing against Old Dominion University and Chapel Hill, Roanoke Rapids succeeded Thursday night.

Wednesday, 10 November 2010 07:15

Get busy helping or get busy complaining

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Monday night we saw something we hadn’t seen in the Roanoke Rapids Theatre saga since the day an entire community was overcome with Parton mania.