End racial division by listening after Charleston church shooting
Our Views calls for ending racial division through listening, not shouting, in response to the Charleston Emmanuel AME church massacre. It notes Roof's hate crimes context, cites Confederate imagery, and urges action to prevent further violence. The piece links national division to local tragedy and urges collective responsibility.
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Connect NC funds proposed for North Carolina parks
Gov. Pat McCrory champions the Connect NC bond plan to finance state park improvements. The package seeks 67.3 million for visitor centers, trails, camping amenities and land acquisitions across 28 parks, including Pilot Mountain and Crowders Mountain, with a vote possible in November.
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Does the executive branch make law for veterans services
A reader questions executive power over veterans affairs citing Know Your Benefits and 2014 VA materials. The letter covers LGBT eligibility, transgender care, same sex marriage, and calls for limits on government spending. It argues federal benefits exceed state laws and urges Congress action. Buriton Kings Mountain
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