by Tony Castleberry | Jun 22, 2017 | Personal Stories
These co-workers of mine, you guys. What a group. In this piece I wrote not long after switching jobs, I described how hardworking they are while noting their commitment to reporting news accurately, thoroughly and honestly. Little did I know that they’re also...
by Staff | Jun 14, 2017 | Personal Stories, Sports
116 By Lane Mason “It was almost like hush, hush, ‘ya know, no one was allowed to talk about it,” Ellen Baker said of her father-in-law and 1948 Winter Olympian hockey player, Bob Baker. Robert Oscar Baker, best known as Bob, was a member of the American ice hockey...
by Staff | Jun 10, 2017 | Editor's Choice, Personal Stories
I’d like to announce the birth of my grandson, Jackson, was born on Thursday, June 8, 2017. My daughter lives in New York, and he was early. So I wasn’t able to make it there for the birth. All I’ve seen are pictures. People always ask about the statistics—length,...
by Richard Averitte | Jun 9, 2017 | Editor's Choice, Humor, People I Follow, Personal Stories
People I follow is back! This episode, SportsChannel 8’s gravel voiced master of snark, Ben Swain, is Richard’s special...
by Tony Castleberry | Jun 5, 2017 | Editor's Choice, Personal Stories
022 The weight of this thing has been getting heavier and heavier for months, which is not how I thought it was going to be. This thing is my sobriety and lately, I’ve often thought about throwing it away. Maybe this will paint a clearer picture: I seriously...
by Patrick Tutwiler | Jun 5, 2017 | Editor's Choice, Going Out, Making Art Pay, Personal Stories
016 Making Art Pay This story is part of a series profiling working artists as they try to make a living in the Triangle. We’ll talk to musicians, dancers, performers, painters and poets about the state of the Triangle arts scene and the possibilities for its future. ...
by Shawn Krest | May 23, 2017 | Going Out, Personal Stories
010 One day last year, traffic was heavy on I-40. I was in a hurry, as well as a bad mood. So it was worth the buck or so it would cost me to bail and take the 147 South toll road. I wasn’t aware at the time that my EZ Pass was no longer working. Unlike toll booths on...
by Patrick Tutwiler | May 22, 2017 | Going Out, Making Art Pay, Personal Stories
001 Making Art Pay This story is part of a series profiling working artists as they try to make a living in the Triangle. We’ll talk to musicians, dancers, performers, painters and poets about the state of the Triangle arts scene and the possibilities for its future. ...
by Demetri Ravanos | May 18, 2017 | Personal Stories
002 Kurt Cobain was the icon of the grunge era. Eddie Vedder was its rock star. Chris Cornell was its voice. You can have your Freddie Mercury and your Robert Plant and your Roger Daltry. For me, the best voice in rock history belonged to Chris Cornell. He sounded...
