Allan Gurganus is Back… With a Bang
Say Gurganus’s name in a group of readers, and several may tell you that the Rocky Mount native’s “Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All” is their favorite novel.
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The Butterfly Effect
Posted by Jeff Danner | Sep 16, 2013 | Common Science
For a system to exhibit “chaos” as defined by physicists, four elements must be present.
Read MoreWhat to Wear When Working from Home?
Posted by Kristin Tucker | Sep 12, 2013 | The Fashion Plate
So you think all those telecommuters are working from home in coffee-stained PJs and bunny slippers? Think again.
Read MoreThe Making of a Southern Liberal
Posted by D.G. Martin | Sep 11, 2013 | D.G. Martin
What is the dilemma that haunts every Southerner who confesses he or she is a liberal?
Read MoreFew Opposing Voices
Posted by Staff | Sep 10, 2013 | Current Events
I think we can safely say big box retail in Chapel Hill does not have majority opposition.
Read MoreThe Rise and Fall of US Infrastructure Part III: Conclusion
Posted by Jeff Danner | Sep 8, 2013 | Common Science
In Parts I and II of this series I covered the history and impact of the construction of infrastructure in the United States, as well as the dynamics behind its slide into its current state of decay. In the near future we will...
Read MoreNew Book, New Author, and MLK’s Dream
Posted by D.G. Martin | Sep 4, 2013 | D.G. Martin
Last week while we were celebrating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, part of that dream came true.
Read MoreThe Rise and Fall of U.S. Infrastructure Part II: The Fall
Posted by Jeff Danner | Sep 1, 2013 | Common Science
In Part I of this series I reviewed the rise of infrastructure in the United States. This week we will explore the fall and how it came to be that the ASCE.
Read MoreDirections at the Intersection of Change
Posted by Staff | Aug 28, 2013 | Current Events
Monday night was the chance to glimpse the future that may guide the intersection of Ephesus Church Road and Fordham Boulevard and properties along it.
Read MoreA Good “Night” Book From Another North Carolina Author
Posted by D.G. Martin | Aug 27, 2013 | D.G. Martin
Think for a minute about books by North Carolina’s best writers.
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