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NC needs fewer Cawthorns, more fighters who get things done | Charlotte Observer
U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn addresses demonstrators opposing a mask mandate outside the Johnston County Board of Education meeting in Sept. 2021 in Smithfield. Though Cawthorn does not represent that part of the state, he came to urge the board to end its mask mandate. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com We are nearly two years into an endless pandemic.
My GOP needs a new playbook before it’s too late
An attendee of the Harrison County (Miss.) Republicans’ election watch party bows his head following the calling of a state for Joe Biden on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Lukas Flippo lflippo@sunherald.com The GOP has a difficult future, and I’m not sure whether the party and its faithful understand this. If we are going to have a successful party — indeed, a party at all in 10-15 years — we need to have an honest look at where we are and determine an admittedly difficult path forward.
My GOP needs a new playbook before it’s too late Original
An attendee of the Harrison County (Miss.) Republicans’ election watch party bows his head following the calling of a state for Joe Biden on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Lukas Flippo lflippo@sunherald.com The GOP has a difficult future, and I’m not sure whether the party and its faithful understand this. If we are going to have a successful party — indeed, a party at all in 10-15 years — we need to have an honest look at where we are and determine an admittedly difficult path forward.
Op-Ed: I'm a Marine Corps veteran. Now I understand why people kneel for the anthem
By Matthew Ridenhour | June 16, 2020 Views: Editor’s note: This is an unsolicited opinion piece. We’ll occasionally run them from guest authors from the community who view current issues through different lenses. The most recent was by Charlotte native Justin Perry. Today’s comes from Matthew Ridenhour, also a Charlotte native. Last weekend I was working in my kitchen while listening to Dave Matthews Band’s latest album.
Op-Ed: I’m a Marine Corps veteran. Now I understand why people kneel for the anthem
Editor’s note: This is an unsolicited opinion piece. We’ll occasionally run them from guest authors from the community who view current issues through different lenses. The most recent was by Charlotte native Justin Perry. Today’s comes from Matthew Ridenhour, also a Charlotte native. Last weekend I was working in my kitchen while listening to Dave Matthews Band’s latest album. Out my back window I spied my two young children playing together, oblivious to the world around them.
AP: Sen. Dan Bishop Declared Winner In 9th Congressional District GOP Primary
May 14, 2019 Associated Press, Justin Pryor, CHARLOTTE, NC — Republicans in North Carolina have chosen state Sen. Dan Bishop as their party’s nominee in a special congressional election ordered after a ballot fraud scandal marred last year’s race.
Staycation guide: 7 Charlotte hotels to book - plus itineraries for each
By Brianna Crane | June 16, 2020 Views: Odds are if you had summer travel plans, you’ve had to postpone or cancel. If you’re itching for a change of scenery, book a staycation here in Charlotte — the hotel industry could use it. Changing industry: From the long-awaited Grand Bohemian hotel opening in Uptown this summer to two new SouthPark spots, the AC Hotel and Hilton Canopy, Charlotte’s hotel scene continues to grow.
Macaron ice cream sandwiches have finally landed in Charlotte
About a week ago, Ninety’s Ice Cream in University debuted its line of monster macaron ice cream sandwiches much to the delight of dessert fusion enthusiasts everywhere. Move over cronuts, there’s a new combo treat in town. I was first introduced to macaron ice cream sandwiches at Lucette Grace in Raleigh where they’re a seasonal summer-only item produced one flavor at a time in small, limited-edition batches.
Thoughts on bike commuting, from the perspective of a new bike commuter
I’m sitting at my desk at work, with my bike on the rack in the break room, my panniers and helmet next to me, and I don’t know how I got here. This morning started in the usual way, with the alarm going off and snooze getting hit a couple of times. Dogs got walked, little girl and wife got kissed on the way out the door, my keys got shoved in my bag, and I was off. But instead of starting the car and motoring into work, I hopped on my bike and began my 9.5 mile ride into work.
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