Editor's Pick Letters to the editor Sep 7, 2024 Sep 7, 2024 Updated Oct 12, 2025 0 Got an opinion or just want to point out something good or bad in our community? Send us a letter. Email to mplemmons@independenttribune.com or jstamey@independenttribune.com. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Endorses Rep. Staton-Williams for N.C. HousekAmt5:E@C[k^AmkAmxE :D >J 6DE66>65 9@?@C E@ 6?5@CD6 |CD] s:2>@?5 $E2E@?\(:==:2>D 7@C C6\6=64E:@? 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