Op-Ed
A shining example of partnership
A nonprofit group led by pillars of this community has ventured to start this decade off with a bang, one that will be felt for decades to come. Sampson Partners’ establishment and growth in the […]
Opinion
Op-Ed
Airing all the dirty laundry
Besides the time I dislocated my nose and smashed my cheekbones while sled riding, the only other time I broke a bone was when I fractured my little toe while working at the Tranquil House […]
Op-Ed
Mikayla Boykin made an impression
The line on the box score for the college basketball game wasn’t that impressive. It showed only two points were scored in nine minutes of playing time for the Duke Blue Devil player, during a […]
Op-Ed
Resolving to give the gift of life
Sampson Regional needs your blood. Though not experiencing a drastic shortage, as the hospital sometimes does, the call to donate is a means of preventing a problem before it even exists. It’s a proactive approach […]
Op-Ed
Taking care of our mental health
There appears to be a fact which applies equally to everyone on the globe, near and far: the success and happiness we find in our lives is tied closely to the state of our minds. […]
Op-Ed
A profound impact on children’s lives
Life for me wasn’t always easy growing up with cerebral palsy. I endured many countless years of cruel taunting from other children, especially during my high school years. Besides receiving undeserved treatment from my peers, […]
Op-Ed
Good news that involves N.C. 24 work
The announcement of a sizable construction bid awarded for a transportation project in the heart of Sampson County means a lumbering endeavor will continue for years to come. It’s a double-edged sword for local motorists […]
Op-Ed
Time and effort in the new year
I’ll be seeing some new faces at the gym over the coming days. It will be the New Year’s resolution “I’m going to get in shape this year” crowd. And the gym will be crowded, […]
Op-Ed
Emancipation deserves official attention
On this fourth day into the new year of 2020, many of us are still projecting on what we hope for in the new year. Also, as I observed a couple years back, this is […]
Op-Ed
A resolution for the New Year
Most of the significant progress has occurred in the two most recent centuries. America led the way. When we have been seriously challenged, as we were during World War II, we worked together as a […]
Op-Ed
It will be a watershed year in politics
As 2020 dawns, we should note that election years ending in zero have reshaped America in dramatic and lasting ways throughout our history. Transformational leaders get elected. Profound social, economic, cultural and global changes follow. […]
Op-Ed
Tragedy turned miracle
I was 10 years old when I landed at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. following a sled riding accident, which nearly claimed my life on Dec. 28, 1976. As I sit here and ponder the […]