Brent Tomberlin

The race for president is heating up with a little over a month left in the election. Each candidate is doing what he and she can to make their case for why they should be elected.

There is no one in the presidential or vice-presidential pool this go-round who acts statesmanlike.

Education in North Carolina certainly does not have to be one size fits all, but it does need to be fully funded.

Proponents of the opportunity scholarships suggest that private schools can compete with public schools and actually make them better.

We are seeing that roads can be rebuilt, traffic can be rerouted, debris can be cleared, and hope amid severe loss can be provided and sustained.

It’s time to tone down the election rhetoric and love our neighbors again.

What people may not know about Robby Shelby is he is an amazing historian with a lot of interest in the USS North Carolina.

He continues to read and study the ship and the individuals who served on it. He is a great storyteller.

Giving thanks involves humility and strength, and kindness and thoughtfulness can be great adjoining values.

Brent Tomberlin Journalist Melanie Kirkpatrick suggests the Thanksgiving holiday says a lot about Americans: “It reflects our national identity as grateful, generous, and inclusive people.”