Decisions based on evidence accumulated over time require rules governing when to end the accumulation process and commit to a choice. These rules control inherent trade-offs between decision speed ...

Among the more interesting news stories published by this newspaper recently was of a returned resident who has chosen to clean up her environs in St Thomas. We are told that Ms Michelle Jones, a ...

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What if you woke up tomorrow and realized that who you have become isn’t only the result of your habits and intentions, but also of how closely you observed yourself today? Psychology explains that ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Voters in the Triangle will see a wide range of federal, state and local races on their ...

Some days, it seems like all we hear is news of death, destruction and divisiveness. Amongst those grim stories, however, there are also ones of hope and help – especially in our communities. Over the ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. There is no public official in Mecklenburg County as beleaguered as Sheriff Garry ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Early voting has begun in North Carolina’s primary election, which will take place on ...

Amar'e Wall, 14, the son of Aaron Wall and Latonya Smith, is in eighth grade at Spring Lake Middle School. He's one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 Future Black History Makers because "Amar’e ...

Publisher Nancy Grennier cited the changing media landscape and insurmountable economic challenges as reasons for the closure. The paper was known for its community focus, including local sports, ...