BENEFITS

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Social Security Matters: Ask Rusty – I’m getting spouse benefits; what happens to my own?

By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I was born in ...

fed

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You Decide: How can we slow the increase in the home prices?

By Mike Walden The numbers are jaw-dropping. In 2020, the average house price rose 11%. In 2021, home ...

FLOOD

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One on One: Smithfield’s turnaround

By D.G. Martin In a colorful full-page ad in some North Carolina newspapers last week, Smithfield Foods touted ...

LOCKER

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Memories and Musings: The school locker

By Gene Gallelli It’s safe to say that almost every student had several “crushes” while navigating the four ...

FLOOD

Opinion

One on One: Telling an aging relative she can’t drive anymore

By D.G. Martin North Carolina is blessed with more than its share of great writers. And I am ...

friends

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Gig Line: Are we really still independent?

One of the most popular and enjoyable celebrations across our country every year since 1776 has been the ...

friends

Opinion

Gig Line: If you were asked, what stories would you tell?

If you were asked to give a speech to an auditorium full of people on any topic of ...

FLOOD

Opinion

One on One: Losing our best legislator

By D.G. Martin The North Carolina General Assembly is losing its best member. At least that is what ...

fed

Opinion

You Decide: What does the language of recessions mean?

By Mike Walden We frequently use terms and phrases in our language as shortcuts. For example, in my ...

BENEFITS

Opinion

Social Security Matters: Ask Rusty – I’m a widower with three minor children; what about Social Security?

By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: My wife passed away ...

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