Hudson remains partisan while seeking bipartisanship
Methamphetamine has become almost as big of a problem for our society as opioids and benzos. While the overall drug crisis is going “full stea…
As a member of the federal community who served our country for years, I am concerned with an attempt to force current U.S. Postal Service ret…
There are pipes running through our cities which need immediate attention. Things being flushed down the drains such as batteries, paint, and …
Why is Washington still at a standstill over border security and government funding? After trying to negotiate a bipartisan deal for weeks, Pr…
In 1930, when what we call, "The Depression," was just gaining momentum, most Americans had no understanding of the historical time that we we…
President Trump, Speaker Pelosi, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer, the partial shut-down of the Federal government over a $4 Billion differe…
The opioid epidemic has been devastating to so many families in Cabarrus county. For those who want to get clean and get their lives back on t…
The following bills were passed by Congress while the government was open. Some were passed by Republicans some by Democrats The declarations …
The inability of our elected leaders to compromise has led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. I am proud of my work as a fede…
Larry Cothren's column, “Dearest Socialism”, misrepresents both Democrats and socialism. Merriam-Webster defines socialism as follows; 1. Econ…
I read with interest the article in The Independent Tribune, Friday, Feb. 15 by Kyle Ingram, “Face of the Citadel.” The article was certainly …
Right now, parents and graduating high school students are trying to figure out what’s next, applying to college and worrying how to pay for i…
I am father of three kids with one on the way. One of the most important aspects of our life as a family is healthcare. We have experienced a …
I recently attended my grandma's funeral. Can you explain the etiquette that applies to the ones that are coming to give their condolences and…
As your Congressman, I have the honor of hosting the Congressional Art Competition in our district to recognize the artistic talents of studen…
I got a recycling calendar with my water bill recently and it included recycling rules to the right of the calendar. To my dismay it did not a…
I am writing to vehemently state my objection to the canceling of the cartoon strip “Non Sequitur”, and to appeal to your better angels and re…
Until recently we’ve awoken to the sound of nature and the shade of 35 acres of trees behind our home. We bought here for the privacy and quie…
In the waning days of 2018, the North Carolina Rate Bureau, a group led by the state’s insurance companies, filed notice to state Insurance Co…
Every year there are certain things we can count on when spring starts to roll around. People head outside to enjoy the warmer weather, family…
I feel blessed to be a family physician in a tight-knit, rural community, where the people we care for are not just our patients but also our …
This is in reference to the article by Richard Hudson on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, which states, “Congress still doesn’t address border security.…
Across the nation I am shocked and dismayed at the bold public push for late-term abortions in New York, Vermont and in neighboring Virginia.
There is another race track located in Concord NC. It's located on Spring Street in Concord between Buffalo and Cabarrus. The posted speed lim…
Just read a story recently by Mark Plemmons about saving Barber-Scotia College. Since the late 80s to early 90s that college has been nothing …
Fast… not the word you would use to describe Congress, but last week was a little different. I had the honor to meet and talk with racing lege…
If you Google the word “irony,” one of the first definitions is, “happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry…
A fitting tribute to Dink Jordan (in Sunday Dec. 30 sports section), but you forgot he also taught many of us, now senior citizens, how to drive!!!
I recently attended The Southern Poverty Law Center’s informative program on Hate and Extremism in the Mainstream 2018 at Central Piedmont Com…
(Regarding) The Sunday, Dec. 9, paper in the Perspective Guest Column(ist) Chuck Schumer’s article in which he suggested the only way Democrat…
I would like to sincerely express my disgust, as well as point out your inability to report real news.
I want to voice my support of a little gem we have right here in Concord – The Old Courthouse Theatre. Just saw their production of The Best C…
My name is Lucrecio and I am a second grader. The school is Cabarrus Charter Academy. We were learning about bats. We should make bat houses i…
My name is Ethan. I am eight years old. My school is Cabarrus Charter Academy. We have been learning about bats. They are endangered. We learn…
We need to make bat house because bats are endangered and they are important to the word. They eat insects and they help plants grow. And eat …
As businesses and organizations have changed to reflect different needs and changing times, United Way has, too. We are sure you’re familiar w…
We have lived in Kannapolis all of our lives? We own several properties in Kannapolis. My husband Melvin and I use Lane Street two to six ti…
I’d like to offer my congratulations to the newly elected members of the Board of Education and thank all of you for serving. I invite everyon…
I appeared at the School Board meeting on Nov. 19. My comments are below:
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and traditions. We all have our own meaningful and unique ways to celebrate this special holiday.
#Metoo is a movement that has given a voice to those who would’ve otherwise remained silent. Through brave transparency another woman who was …
While President Trump is pardoning two turkeys for Thanksgiving, every one of us can exercise that same presidential power by choosing a non-v…
Shame! Shame!
I read a recent article that was on the Independent Tribune site titled “Immigrants make significant impact on North Carolina” and I felt comp…
On behalf of Cooperative Christian Ministry, I would like to thank the students and staff of A. L. Brown and Concord High Schools and their fe…
" First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out- because I was not a socialist."
This year instead of featuring a murdered turkey as the centerpiece of your holiday table, forego the bird and impress your guests with a tota…
