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- LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Campaign flier was reprehensible
- 04/30/2008
- EDITORIAL - Time is ripe for farmers market
- 04/30/2008
- EDITORIAL - Parking situation at Clayton Center poses danger to drivers
- 04/30/2008
- MARGARET RITCHIE – Grandson continues gardening tradition
- 04/30/2008
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Judicial system failed Marcus Lassiter/Don't vote based on candidate's gender
- 04/23/2008
- EDITORIAL - Smart spending: Voters should support town bond initiative
- 04/23/2008
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Thanks to all those who supported events at Cooper
- 04/16/2008
- MARGARET RITCHIE – Country needs a woman’s touch
- 04/16/2008
- EDITORIAL - Ready for your closeup?
- 04/16/2008
- EDITORIAL – Civic duty: The state and county have made it much easier to vote, so get to the polls
- 04/16/2008
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - We all must assume responsibility for litter problem
- 04/09/2008
- EDITORIAL – Citizens scorned: Residents are being told that they are ill-equipped to decide lot’s fate
- 04/09/2008
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Parking lot should become green space/Don’t judge all of Clayton by the behavior of a few
- 04/02/2008
- MARGARET RITCHIE - Unreasonable fear a driving force
- 04/02/2008
- EDITORIAL – Make lot open space: Building in downtown wishful thinking during economic downturn
- 04/02/2008
- GUEST COMMENTARY – Clayton: Small minds – big time
- 03/26/2008
- EDITORIAL - Trash talk: North Carolina is a beautiful state with an ugly problem – litter
- 03/26/2008
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - County in a fiscal bind/Thanks for column slamming lottery
- 03/19/2008
- EDITORIAL - Election year jitters: County commissioners are feeling pressure to prepare a land-use plan
- 03/19/2008
- STEWART MCLEOD - Local residents show support for the troops
- 03/19/2008
- MARGARET RITCHIE - Seems like old times at spring training
- 03/19/2008
- EDITORIAL - Misguided fears: ETJ expansion not part of some sinister plot
- 03/12/2008
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – A sensible solution to the election fiasco
- 03/05/2008
- EDITORIAL – Curtain call: Jerry Smith shows his commitment to CHS right up to the end
- 03/05/2008
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Clayton is fortunate to have great police/Columnist presented distorted overview
- 02/27/2008
- BOB ETHERIDGE – Trip to Iraq reveals encouraging progress
- 02/27/2008
- MARGARET RITCHIE – Newspapers losing sense of purpose
- 02/27/2008
- EDITORIAL – No more dawdling: Time for commissioners to get down to business and plan wisely for growth
- 02/27/2008
- EDITORIAL - Health matters: Amid the despair over our health-care system, two programs offer hope
- 02/20/2008
- EDITORIAL - Clayton’s arts scene shines
- 02/13/2008
- EDITORIAL - A dizzying mess: Town’s election debacle is not its own doing, but we must endure it with patience
- 02/13/2008
- MARGARET RITCHIE - Local restaurants play by the rules
- 02/13/2008
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR - I’d like to return woman’s kind gesture
- 02/13/2008
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Clayton Fire Department saved family member
- 02/06/2008
- EDITORIAL - Chance to breathe: Economic downturn slows growth for now, but county must face reality
- 02/06/2008
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR - The American Legion is not a dying institution
- 01/31/2008
- MARGARET RITCHIE - Grandson learns that words can be fun
- 01/31/2008
- EDITORIAL - Bon appétit: Restaurant openings raise hopes that lofty vision of Clayton’s future may be realized
- 01/31/2008
- EDITORIAL - Saving open space: Workshop aims to keeps farms in families' hands
- 01/23/2008
- MARGARET RITCHIE - Crunching leaves a welcome sound
- 01/17/2008
- EDITORIAL - Real conservatism: Town Council should act to limit water use
- 01/17/2008
- EDITORIAL - Identity check: The people of Clayton must figure out what they want the town to be
- 01/09/2008
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Night out with my mom was unforgettable
- 01/02/2008
- EDITORIAL - Building community: Second Street Center to meet needs
- 01/02/2008
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Local woman teaches me the meaning of Christmas
- 12/26/2007
- MARGARET RITCHIE - Shopping as recreation, entertainment
- 12/26/2007
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Shame on the person who destroyed our mailbox
- 12/19/2007
- EDITORIAL - Show us the money: Proof of town leaders’ commitment to the arts will be funding
- 12/19/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Father asks for help from crash witnesses
- 12/13/2007
- MARGARET RITCHIE - Grandchildren sure make us proud
- 12/13/2007
- EDITORIAL - Candor at CMS: Principal deserves praise for handling of gun scare
- 12/13/2007
- EDITORIAL - Hunger in our midst
- 12/13/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Oppressed Vietnamese need our help/Thanks for making tree lighting a success
- 12/04/2007
- EDITORIAL - Christmas kudos
- 12/04/2007
- EDITORIAL- Marking the past: It's time to officially recognize Clayton's Civil War history
- 12/04/2007
- MARGARET RITCHIE - Got grits? They're great Southern fare
- 11/28/2007
- EDITORIAL - Election limbo: Town needs new council election
- 11/28/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Chamber of Commerce clarifies its position/Alzheimer’s takes toll on families
- 11/21/2007
- EDITORIAL - Giving thanks: Things may not be perfect, but our blessings are many.
- 11/21/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - What’s the deal regarding impact fees, Mr. Ahlert?/Y’all sure do know how to help folks in need
- 11/14/2007
- MARGARET RITCHIE - Saving a closet from accumulated stuff
- 11/14/2007
- EDITORIAL - Back on track: Last week’s meeting on railroad underpass was step in right direction
- 11/14/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Thank you to EMS for saving my husband ...
- 11/07/2007
- Remembering a little man with a huge place in our history
- 11/07/2007
- EDITORIAL - Moving forward: Candidates, both winners and losers, offered us much to think about
- 11/07/2007
- EDITORIAL - Tool to build schools: Transfer tax may not be perfect solution, but it could help pay for growth
- 11/01/2007
- Let us give thanks for the recent rains
- 11/01/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Transfer tax could ease property tax, debt burdens
- 11/01/2007
- MARGARET RITCHIE -Days of kid baseball may be ending
- 11/01/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Parking lot proposals don’t make much sense/Etheridge: Letter misquoted me/Barnes family expresses thanks
- 10/25/2007
- EDITORIAL - Get out and vote
- 10/25/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Chamber chief should be more positive about town/Transfer tax a good fiscal tool
- 10/17/2007
- MARGARET RITCHIE - Texas travel has many high points
- 10/17/2007
- EDITORIAL - Water woes continue
- 10/17/2007
- EDITORIAL - What's the plan? Wake County election results could push more growth our way
- 10/17/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Why won’t Etheridge take a firm stand on the war?
- 10/10/2007
- EDITORIAL - Clayton’s leaders demonstrate progressive vision in expanding recycling program
- 10/10/2007
- EDITORIAL – Looking to the past: New chronicler of the town’s history walks in footsteps of Virginia Lee Satterfield
- 10/10/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Town received valuable help in coping with crash
- 10/03/2007
- RICK MERCIER: Christians tackle climate change
- 10/03/2007
- MARGARET RITCHIE: Electronics make mockery of threesome’s road trip out West
- 10/03/2007
- EDITORIAL – A lot to ponder: Local developer raises good points about revitalizing downtown
- 10/03/2007
- LETTER TO EDITOR: Thank you for supporting Harvest Festival
- 09/27/2007
- ANNA OAKES: Staff writer returning to mountains
- 09/27/2007
- EDITORIAL: In praise of rules – Local accident confirms report showing that some safety laws make sense
- 09/27/2007
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
- 09/19/2007
- RICK MERCIER: Clayton needs racial reconciliation
- 09/19/2007
- LOBBYIST ALERT: Statewide real estate, home builder groups aim to mislead county voters
- 09/19/2007
- Editorial - Town tradition: Save the parking lot for Clayton’s popular Harvest Festival
- 09/12/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Voice your opinion on parking lot
- 09/12/2007
- Sept. 12 - Letters to the Editor
- 09/12/2007
- Editorial - Local wisdom: Town’s most valuable ‘consultants’
- 09/05/2007
- Rick Mercier - The Bush crew is a threat to my child
- 09/05/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - E-waste is clogging up our landfills
- 09/05/2007
- Editorial - Managing growth: Committee prepares report; now the county’s elected leaders must lead
- 08/29/2007
- Anna Oakes - Immigration series takes no stance
- 08/29/2007
- Jim Green - Great to see smiles again
- 08/29/2007
- Editorial - Keep them honest: Residents wisely organize to make sure railyard doesn’t come to area
- 08/08/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Retirement is keeping me busy
- 08/08/2007
- Editorial - Get some backbone: County commissioners should act now to put transfer tax option before voters
- 08/01/2007
- Rick Mercier - Zooming in on the ‘torture taxis’
- 08/01/2007
- Editorial - Good deal: Parkland acquisition is a smart, progressive move that will enhance quality of life in town/Antidote to cynicism
- 07/25/2007
- Rick Mercier - Bonds debate reveals racial divide
- 07/25/2007
- Anna Oakes - Groups help folks prepare for worst
- 07/25/2007
- Editorial - An irreverant soul: Cartoonist Doug Marlette was never afraid to exercise his First Amendment rights
- 07/18/2007
- Editorial - Call for conservation: Mandatory water restrictions apply to both Clayton and county residents/Thicker than water
- 07/11/2007
- Rick Mercier - Promotion offers opportunity to grow
- 07/11/2007
- Anna Oakes - Film puts health care on front burner
- 07/11/2007
- A wise investment: Bolstering early childhood education will help local, national economy
- 07/05/2007
- Time to say so long – but not quite
- 07/05/2007
- What’s wrong with a little patriotism?
- 07/05/2007
- Editorial - The Declaration of Independence
- 06/27/2007
- Anna Oakes - Teach finance skills in high school
- 06/27/2007
- Editorial - Cherishing the Neuse: The river is a part of the region’s natural heritage; residents deserve better access to it.
- 06/20/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Baseball season sputters to an end
- 06/20/2007
- Rick Mercier - Clayton can become one of North Carolina’s ‘fit communities’
- 06/20/2007
- Editorial - Take the tax plunge: A rate hike may be unpopular, but it’s time for the Town Council to approve one/Hope for the uninsured
- 06/13/2007
- Newcomers should pay their share
- 06/13/2007
- English-only law would hurt all of us
- 06/13/2007
- Sandra Trivett - How I spent a Father’s Day with a real-life World War II hero
- 06/13/2007
- Editorial - Voice of the people: Residents have said that Calyton needs a central park in downtown
- 06/06/2007
- Rick Mercier - Learning to look beneath the surface
- 06/06/2007
- Editorial - New perspectives: Diversity on council needed as town plans for future/Liberty for all
- 05/30/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Some grudges are hard to give up
- 05/30/2007
- Anna Oakes - Grads: Stay in touch with each other
- 05/30/2007
- Editorial - County commissioners should halt new permits until panel finishes work/Give boost to recycling
- 05/23/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Neighborly game proves painful
- 05/23/2007
- Rick Mercier - Come fly the not-so-friendly skies
- 05/23/2007
- Editorial - Rights of the people: Council should conduct more business in public/Help wanted: North Carolina needs additional inspectors
- 05/16/2007
- Anna Oakes - Deciphering tags: Personalized plates sometimes present a challenge
- 05/16/2007
- Editorial - DOT to study underpass: Town must be strong on behalf of citizens/Accolades to Poole, Smith
- 05/09/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Skin cancer a major threat: Parents must protect children from danger
- 05/09/2007
- Rick Mercier - Dear Christians: Who would Jesus insure?
- 05/09/2007
- Editorial - Litter crackdown: County forum offers suggestions, but more enforcement is needed/Vote for the bonds
- 05/02/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Receiving nostalgic photo and sad news: Remembering piano recital, favorite teacher
- 05/02/2007
- Anna Oakes - Arrest of photographer is unacceptable
- 05/02/2007
- Editorial - Crippled Town Square should be sacrificed for park and pavilion in heart of downtown
- 04/25/2007
- Rick Mercier - Clayton needs downtown farmers’ market
- 04/25/2007
- Editorial: Town needs to hire 'green-thumb' expert for flowering plants/Local folks make possible library's on-line history
- 04/18/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Too much excitement: Tornado warning plus youngster’s first-ever baseball game
- 04/18/2007
- Editorial - Expections are low for 'Blue Ribbon' panel/'Litter Sweep' a welcome event
- 04/11/2007
- Rick Mercier - A world view: Students offer example of compassion
- 04/11/2007
- Editorial - Signals ease danger at Moore Street - but other crossovers loom
- 04/11/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - A first-of-a-kind birthday present
- 04/11/2007
- Anna Oakes - Trash obscures view: It’s time to get serious about anti-litter campaign in Johnston County
- 04/11/2007
- Editorial - No more excuses: A vehicle-pedestrian underpass in downtown is right thing to do/'Arrogant' state board must drop plans to kill vocational ed
- 03/28/2007
- Rick Mercier - Things that keep us divided
- 03/28/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Mourning a friend: Angel shares my sadness over loss of our companion collie
- 03/28/2007
- Editorial - Forum on March 29: Citizens' views important in making public art plan/Library needs funds for project
- 03/21/2007
- Rick Mercier - News Flash: Things aren't always what they seem
- 03/21/2007
- Editorial - In need of vision: With no parking problem, town needs to revisit plans/Cartoon's offense unintentional
- 03/14/2007
- Editorial: Water safety need not come at expense of all town businesses
- 03/07/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Danger on the fairway: Grandson and new friend make game too exciting
- 03/07/2007
- Rick Mercier: Legalized loan sharks lurk at tax offices
- 03/07/2007
- Editorial - Johnston short-changed in road funds; state needs new formula for all
- 02/28/2007
- Anna Oakes - Corruption hits home: Public campaign financing not a bad idea
- 02/28/2007
- Editorial: Ordinary citizens need louder voice in controlling growth/Parker's request premature
- 02/21/2007
- Margaret Ritchie: Contaminated peanut butter in the trash
- 02/21/2007
- Editorial - Dare to dream: Saving the Earp farm as county park is a goal well worth consideration/Change inevitable at crossings, but adjustments can be made
- 02/14/2007
- Margaret Ritchie: Looking out of windows: Rare sighting – A pileated woodpecker
- 02/14/2007
- Editorial: Moratorium best way for county to allow catchup time for schools, roads/Law change could decrease number of student dropouts
- 02/07/2007
- Margaret Ritchie: More ads would help educaton lottery
- 02/07/2007
- Editorial: Slower growth will pay off in long run for everyone
- 01/31/2007
- Editorial: Lombard area best site for railroad underpass/Med Center a feather in cap
- 01/24/2007
- Margaret Ritchie - Battery operated: Security glitch takes car's radio/CD player
- 01/24/2007
- Anna Oakes - Cancer: Good news and bad news
- 01/24/2007
- Jim Green: Gwynn’s election to Hall a thrill for long-time fan
- 01/17/2007
- Editorial: Facade grant program will renew efforts to revitalize downtown/Reasonable fees for recreation/Miscalculation of figures
- 01/17/2007
- EDITORIAL: Bring Clayton's famous star back/Are virgin drinks good for teens?
- 01/03/2007
- Stewart McLeod: Perspiration, nausea go with the territory
- 01/03/2007
- EDITORIAL - Vocational education is life-saver for many: State mandate is bad idea
- 12/27/2006
- Anna Oakes - Coaches: Don’t forget to thank the fans
- 12/27/2006
- EDITORIAL: The Christmas Story/Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
- 12/20/2006
- Margaret Ritchie: Mother's admonitions stay with us forever
- 12/20/2006
- Stewart McLeod: Will Clayton always be a desirable place?
- 12/06/2006
- Editorial: County Commissioners should step up on levying impact fees/Recycle those old phone books
- 12/06/2006
- Margaret Ritchie: Successful shopping a surprise – it was usually frenzied ‘Black Friday’ after all
- 11/29/2006
- Editorial: Citizens should listen to plan for funding new sewer facility/Season of giving reminds us of those who are in need
- 11/29/2006
- Editorial: Medical center to boost Clayton's role in region/Arbor Day Ceremonies bode well for future
- 11/22/2006
- Thanksgiving: The Lost Holiday - Take time to be thankful before hustle, bustle of shopping
- 11/22/2006
- Stewart McLeod - Who's who today?: Politicians in county switching labels
- 11/15/2006
- Editorial - Council representation appears lopsided - but is it?/Star athlete an all-round success
- 11/15/2006
- Joan Plotnick - Years in Clayton changes writer’s perspectives
- 11/01/2006
- Margaret Ritchie - Turning 5 means he can play baseball (Choosing candidates takes effort)
- 11/01/2006
- Editorial - Candidates commended for their willingness to serve on school board
- 11/01/2006
- Editorial - Intent is good but change won't assure minority representation on council
- 10/25/2006
- Margaret Ritchie - Technology complicates mealtime plan
- 10/25/2006
- Editorial - Deputies are needed in more area schools/Too many choices too early – and not enough real data
- 10/18/2006
- Margaret Ritchie - Prepare now to aid area senior citizens
- 10/18/2006
- Joan Plotnick – Art reception symbol of town's up-and-coming status
- 10/11/2006
- Margaret Ritchie – Now hear this: Can device really help?
- 10/11/2006
- Editorial – Paid crossing guards only answer to walking students at Riverwood
- 10/11/2006
- Editorial - More land preservation needed in Mark's Creek/Year-Rounds schools can aid family life, education
- 10/04/2006
- Andy Britt - Area wins heart of newcomer, family with open spaces, schools, friendly faces
- 10/04/2006
- Joan Plotnick - It’s time to prepare for the annual pumpkin hunt
- 09/27/2006
- Margaret Ritchie - High school reunion was predestined –for sharing with childhood companion
- 09/27/2006
- Editorial - Acceptance into Main Street program only the beginning
- 09/27/2006
- Andy Britt - Train ride provides interesting perspective
- 09/20/2006
- Margaret Ritchie - Distinguished artist brings work ‘home’
- 09/20/2006
- Editorial - County Commissioners, school officials leap hurdle - and actually talk/Teacher supplement not enough
- 09/20/2006
- Joan Plotnick - Advent of TV and air conditioning changed face of our communities
- 09/13/2006
- Editorial - A salute to police officers,firefighters/A change in driver’s license law
- 09/13/2006
- Editorial - Minority SAT score gains bode well for education/Survey shows drivers support cell-phone ban – and more
- 09/06/2006
- Andy Britt - Family bids farewell to day care, diapers
- 09/06/2006
- Joan Plotnick - A language lesson from New York – 16 versions
- 08/30/2006
- Margaret Ritchie - New mode of transportation unnerving
- 08/30/2006
- Editorial - Why did the pedestrians cross the tracks?/Incredible Thursday Downtown
- 08/30/2006
- Editorial - Sixteen is too young to drive
- 08/23/2006
- Andy Britt - Parents must endure tragic losses
- 08/23/2006
- Perception of parking problem to get hard look – and facts/Property improvements is goal
- 08/16/2006
- Margaret Ritchie – Book describes state’s historic disasters
- 08/16/2006
- Editorial - Concessions at the game worthy of inspections/Blooms would brighten our drab town square
- 08/02/2006
- Joan Plotnick – DAR member preserves history in crafts
- 08/02/2006
- Margaret Ritchie - Heavy heart must admit Angel is gone
- 07/26/2006
- Editorial - Failing schools, which need help most, to face unfair federal fund loss
- 07/26/2006
- Editorials - Board, schools should plan for future facility needs - funding comes later/Dr. Bass: A man about town
- 07/19/2006
- Joan Plotnick – Best part of travel is the unexpected things.
- 07/19/2006
- Brian Rapp - After years of deadlines, it's time to slow down a little
- 07/12/2006
- Margaret Ritchie - Powerball focus: New approach aims for winning ticket
- 07/12/2006
- Editorial: Clayton left with egg on its face over move to annex N.C. 50 site/Sometimes we get it right
- 07/12/2006
- Latest school board tiff more evidence of partisan poltics?
- 07/05/2006
- Margaret Ritchie -- Be-bop on the sand = '50's shagging
- 07/05/2006
- Joan Plotnick -- A special Fourth brings valuable perspective
- 07/05/2006
- Editorial -- Latest school board tiff more evidence of partisan poltics?
- 07/05/2006
- Editorial -- Library is town's No. 1 asset
- 06/28/2006
- Margaret Ritchie -- Sore mouth brings (temporary) weight loss
- 06/21/2006
- Editorial -- Public comment needed on plan to extend school day
- 06/21/2006
- Editorial -- Moving school bond funds,no matter how good the cause, not fair to voters
- 06/21/2006
- Margaret Ritchie -- Summer vacation: An idea whose time is well past
- 06/14/2006
- Editorial -- Clayton Town Council consistently opposes 'subsidized housing'
- 06/14/2006
- Brian Rapp -- Family tradition marks start of summer
- 06/07/2006
- Editorial -- No end to learning process
- 06/07/2006
- Editorial -- Hurricane season reminds us to always be prepared
- 06/07/2006
- Joan Plotnick -- Graduation brings glimpse of future leaders
- 05/31/2006
- Editorial -- Only time will tell if church in supermarket space will hurt businesses
- 05/31/2006
- Brian Rapp -- Mourning a college roommate I hardly knew
- 05/24/2006
- Editorial -- Teen club needs better plan
- 05/24/2006
- Editorial -- Parker errs in moving students at last minute and without discussion
- 05/24/2006
- Joan Plotnick -- There are two sides to standardized tests
- 05/17/2006
- Editorial -- Downtown entertainment not enough for revival
- 05/17/2006
- Brian Rapp -- Reunion a reminder of mistakes of youth
- 05/10/2006
- Margaret Ritchie -- 'Suds' agitates an evening of laughter
- 05/10/2006
- Editorial -- Teachers deserve pay hike -- but not at others' expense
- 05/10/2006
- Margaret Ritchie: Immigration reform idea: You must speak the language
- 05/03/2006
- Editorial -- Commissioners must find resources to fund schools
- 05/03/2006
- Editorial -- A tough lesson for teens as graduation approaches
- 05/03/2006
- Joan Plotnick -- Local strawberries earn appreciation
- 04/26/2006
- Editorial -- Surge of recent crimes points to need to find a chief
- 04/26/2006
- Editorial -- If you care about schools, you'll vote May 2
- 04/26/2006
- Editorial -- Solution for ECES: New area school and fewer students
- 04/19/2006
- Editorial -- Naming honor is not for those who still serve
- 04/19/2006
- Editorial -- Get serious about stormwater runoff
- 04/12/2006
- Margaret Ritchie -- Clayton can have its own mini-ArtSpace
- 04/12/2006
- Editorial -- Why does board appoint committee, then ignore recommendations?
- 04/12/2006
- Brian Rapp -- Time again for my least favorite sign of spring
- 04/05/2006
- Margaret Ritchie -- Baby animals -- and grandsons -- grow up
- 04/05/2006
- Athletes at all levels should be held to higher standards
- 04/05/2006
- Joan Plotnick -- Cookbook crowd offers food, fellowship
- 03/29/2006
- Editorial -- With static crime rate, police should shift to drug enforcement
- 03/29/2006
- Editorial -- Clayton seeks vision for art
- 03/22/2006
- Brian Rapp -- Possible solution to March Madness in the workplace proposed
- 03/22/2006
- Margaret Ritchie -- 'Family' reunion brings together crowd from old Raleigh Times
- 03/22/2006
- Editorial -- Clayton seeks vision for art
- 03/22/2006
- Margaret Ritchie -- AG's office ranks consumer complaints
- 03/15/2006
- Editorial -- Council getting tougher on developers, plans
- 03/15/2006
- Brian Rapp -- Lotteries are boon to education elsewhere
- 03/08/2006
- Editorial -- Supermarket high school? It could happen here
- 03/08/2006
- Joan Plotnick -- Major issues the same from North Carolina to Nebraska
- 03/01/2006
- Margaret Ritchie -- Load management program offers savings to customers, stalls more rate hikes
- 03/01/2006
- Editorial - School district compromise good; interference by council members bad
- 02/22/2006
- Brian Rapp - Softball success doesn’t come cheap
- 02/22/2006
- Margaret Ritchie – Trip to home in Spain creates memories
- 02/15/2006
- Editorial – Management program gets more attractive as electric rates take leap
- 02/15/2006
- Brian Rapp – Has Super Sunday become too super-sized?
- 02/08/2006
- Editorial – Cute alcohol ads aimed at teens to set future brand preference
- 02/08/2006
- Editorial - No security measures can guarantee total safety/Congratulations to citizens
- 02/01/2006
- Joan Plotnick - Heroes not always far away but often can be found next door
- 02/01/2006
- Margaret Ritchie – Dream, reality sometimes can be blended
- 02/01/2006
- Brian Rapp – Putting accidents into perspective necessary
- 01/25/2006
- Editorial - Clayton residents right to be upset over process of redistricting schools
- 01/25/2006
- Joan Plotnick – Students find school – even new one – ideal ‘third place’
- 01/18/2006
- Margaret Ritchie - Pink wreath reminder to avoid ‘If only’
- 01/18/2006
- Editorial - Schools must consider all options, including community ties, in their student reassignment plans
- 01/18/2006
- Editorial – Survey shows citizens prefer controlled growth, saving rural heritage
- 01/11/2006
- Margaret Ritchie – Unusual country store catalog offers products only stored in memories
- 01/11/2006
- Brian Rapp – Is it better to be first with news – or right?
- 01/11/2006
- Editorial - Touch-screens unreliable,as well as intimidating to many area voters/Take time to contemplate, prepare
- 01/04/2006
- Joan Plotnick - Memories of past reveal simpler life
- 01/04/2006
- Editorial – Suggested resolutions for public servants
- 12/28/2005
- Brian Rapp – Political correctness has gone too far
- 12/28/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Whatever you celebrate, hope it's happy
- 12/21/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – Christmas pageants give youngsters sense of real story of the season
- 12/21/2005
- Editorial -- Stop sign enforcement alerts motorists to the law
- 12/14/2005
- Joan Plotnick -- Clayton's growth threatens local heritage of community
- 12/14/2005
- Editorial -- Stop sign enforcement alerts motorists to the law
- 12/14/2005
- Stop sign enforcement alerts motorists to the law
- 12/14/2005
- Editorial – Development too much, too fast, with no regard for land conservation
- 12/07/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – Kids stomp, sing their way into season at town’s annual Tree Lighting event
- 12/07/2005
- Editorial – School sites based on need best choice/Delinquent debtors to get big surprise
- 11/30/2005
- Brian Rapp – Thursday was still a day to give thanks
- 11/30/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – Thanksgiving is delayed, but not lost
- 11/30/2005
- Jim Green – Team should feel proud of season
- 11/30/2005
- Joan Plotnick--Community has much to be thankful for
- 11/23/2005
- Editorial--Removing graffiti helps sense of safe community
- 11/23/2005
- Editorial - Town should not spend money, compete in WiFi/Clayton Center sets precendent
- 11/16/2005
- Brian Rapp - Clayton voters let a few decide for all
- 11/16/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Show commemorates WWII, swing era
- 11/16/2005
- Editorial – Veteran's Day observance often business as usual
- 11/09/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Rosa Parks’ contribution leads to other names in newspaper
- 11/09/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Season Change: Baseball is over for year
- 11/09/2005
- Editorial – Voter apathy obvious as Candidates Forum draws sparse crowd/Parents get help in talking to their children about sex
- 11/02/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Brian Center nurses, staff provide residents more than patient care
- 11/02/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – Show spotlights Elton John, Billy Joel
- 10/26/2005
- Brian Rapp – Homecoming a hallowed – or hokey – tradition
- 10/26/2005
- Editorial – Voters need to decide town's future/Town needs parking, park
- 10/26/2005
- Editorials - "Open Space' change/school voting districts/Petitioners should offer districts
- 10/19/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Developers should plan for school crossings
- 10/19/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – Years of sun damage takes its toll
- 10/19/2005
- Brian Rapp – Freshmen get chance at disco
- 10/12/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – New prescription drug plan confusing
- 10/12/2005
- Editorial – Bingo parlor stumbles over hours, lighting - but it's a town error
- 10/12/2005
- Margaret Ritchie -- October a winner
- 10/05/2005
- Editorial -- Council wrong to attempt to circumvent state law
- 10/05/2005
- Brian Rapp -- Special kids and horses a winning combination
- 09/28/2005
- Editorial -- Referendum rejection sparks question on town attorney's advice
- 09/28/2005
- Joan Plotnick - We should have a rd/blue exchange program
- 09/21/2005
- Editorial -- District elections won't solve problems
- 09/21/2005
- Editorial – Town, residents negotiate on neighborhood issues, traffic, improvements
- 09/14/2005
- Stewart McLeod - Readers keep sending us photos from their varied vacation joints
- 09/14/2005
- Editorial - Bio-fuel can conserve gasoline/Funds for hurricane victims
- 09/07/2005
- Brian Rapp – Labor Day celebration brings mixed feelings
- 09/07/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - New Orleans disaster: Heart-wrenching devestation was not an unforseen event
- 09/07/2005
- Joan Plotnick - Ribbons, bracelets too commonplace
- 08/31/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Apple country has delightful views, tastes
- 08/31/2005
- Editorial - Parking crisis not downtown but at Clayton Center
- 08/31/2005
- Editorial – New program to help freshmen adapt to high school reality/School buses spell danger
- 08/24/2005
- Brian Rapp – Back to School Doldrums
- 08/24/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – How far does family history go, anyway?
- 08/17/2005
- Editorial – Judging schools at state and federal levels/Teacher training grounds
- 08/17/2005
- Joan Plotnick – An upside to growth: Some forgotten benefits
- 08/17/2005
- Editorial - Town is too slow to act on clear-cutting ban/New prosecutor good idea to move drug cases along
- 08/10/2005
- Brian Rapp - Space flight still interesting to this baby boomer
- 08/10/2005
- Editorial: Deal with Raleigh saves Clayton from moratorium/Too many sidewalks contributes to pollution of groundwater/DDA honors Elmore's Furniture
- 08/03/2005
- Joan Plotnick - Bambi, Thumper no longer welcome in garden
- 08/03/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – Technology creates extra problems
- 08/03/2005
- Editorial – Feds are unreasonable in unfunded requirements/Where's a memorial in parking?
- 07/27/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Fear of Lightining: Storms bring animals closer, stir up uncomfortable memories
- 07/27/2005
- Editorial--Questions surround contract, "perks" fo schools' chief
- 07/20/2005
- Brian Rapp--School uniforms cheaper than "latest fashion"
- 07/20/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – Tragic accident claims young life, destroys another
- 07/13/2005
- Editorial - Public transportation offered by JCATS/Focus on the task at hand
- 07/13/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Special foods can bring back memories
- 07/06/2005
- Brian Rapp – Prom Ride: A Hearse of a different color
- 06/29/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Supermarket icon Winn-Dixie folds it tent
- 06/29/2005
- Editorial - Compromise needed to save more trees from developers/Parking lot revamp could be draw but what’s to keep people here?
- 06/29/2005
- Editorial - Woman needed for council/State mandates hurt counties
- 06/22/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Understanding U.S. history requires appreciation of its engineering marvels
- 06/22/2005
- Editorial – Fate of Main Street lot up for discussion at public forum/Property owners are key to downtown proposals
- 06/15/2005
- Brian Rapp – Senior softball to tempting to pass up
- 06/15/2005
- Editorial - Town should find subsidy to control power costs/Long-awaited bypass now closer
- 06/08/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Ancient rocks offer fascinating tour
- 06/08/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Using the right word 'irregardless'
- 06/01/2005
- Editorial - Street improvements take longer, cost more because it's more than asphalt/Special exhibit worth viewing
- 06/01/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – ‘Cooter shell’ now more than a hat since Mr. Speedy came into our lives
- 05/25/2005
- Editorial – Downtown's 9-to-5 habit an albratross on business
- 05/25/2005
- Editorial - Closing police station after hours does not bode well for public safety/Three cheers for CHS golfers, hurdler
- 05/18/2005
- Joan Plotnick - Many ways to celebrate the seasons
- 05/18/2005
- Editorial - Red Cross servces locals too, not just worldwide victims/Local church honors many in community all month
- 05/11/2005
- Joan Plotnick - Find time to enjoy everyday adventures
- 05/11/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Too many choices are overwhelming – and most of them are unnecessary
- 05/11/2005
- Editorial - Planning board is serious about town's appearance/Applause for mothers everywhere
- 05/04/2005
- Brian Rapp - Not the same classrooms I knew so well
- 05/04/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Our town library – A ‘community-building institution’
- 04/27/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – Once a year, we're all family again
- 04/27/2005
- Editorial – Schools, JCC to benefit from $95 million bond referendum
- 04/27/2005
- Editorial - Longer school day not that bad an idea
- 04/20/2005
- Stewart McLeod - $2 better spent in town than on lottery
- 04/20/2005
- Editorial- Schools fail most creative, settle for testing scores/Traffic not valid argument
- 04/13/2005
- Joan Plotnick - A Jewish understanding of the Pope’s legacy
- 04/13/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Downtown has surprising business variety
- 04/13/2005
- Jim Green - Great to be a UNC fan
- 04/13/2005
- Jim Green - Cards versus Red Sox/Yanks
- 04/06/2005
- Editorial - Plans for old spinning mill appear strong this time/Fire Department prepares move to state-of-the-art facility
- 04/06/2005
- Brian Rapp - Some first thoughts from the new guy on the beat
- 04/06/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - A baseball to the eye is discouraging, but a painted T-Rex on helmet helps
- 04/06/2005
- Editorial – Questionable procedures at public hearing/FCC wrong to take oversight of cablevision from towns
- 03/30/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - It's OK to lie about fishing – everyone does
- 03/30/2005
- Editorial - The budget will show town's commitment to neighborhoods in the North/Preservation incentives only cure for rural demise
- 03/23/2005
- Even brief commitment of time really can make a difference
- 03/23/2005
- Editorial - Elliott's departure leaves Clayton Center prepared/A different type of art- quilts on display
- 03/09/2005
- Joan Plotnick - Chopper fever alive, well at Caterpillar
- 03/09/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - If it’s baseball practice, spring must be near
- 03/09/2005
- Editorial - TWC gorilla pressuring town over rate filing
- 03/02/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Krispy Kreme deserves its problems
- 03/02/2005
- Stewart McLeod - Learning as you go: Father/coach witnesses as girls become young ladies
- 02/23/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Honesty wins the point in fencing
- 02/23/2005
- Editorial – Development fees appropriate as town prepares for growth
- 02/23/2005
- Editorial – Middle schoolers learn about teen parenting from those who know
- 02/16/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – Mothers, infants need natural rhythm of music – away from the blue tube
- 02/16/2005
- Editorial – DDA must choose agenda, pursue goals to improve downtown Clayton/Praise for those who serve
- 02/09/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Census Bureau finds love in the air
- 02/09/2005
- Editorial - Incentives are legal bribery, but essential in today's development scheme/2007 too long to wait for recreational bonds
- 02/02/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Storm warnings bring rush for buying food – for ourselves and for birds
- 02/02/2005
- Stewart McLeod - Community's newspaper far more than just a job - it's a commitment
- 02/02/2005
- Joan Plotnick - Ousted science teacher deserves a second chance
- 01/26/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Awakening to no snow or ice a big relief
- 01/26/2005
- Editorial - County should include towns' input in planning/Educational arts programs an invaluable experience
- 01/26/2005
- Editorial: Award winner exemplifies outstanding citizenship/Teachers take time to advance skills
- 01/19/2005
- Margaret Ritchie - Private retirement accounts should supplement, not replace, current Social Security system
- 01/19/2005
- Cathy Marraccini – Board does its best with new school calendar
- 01/19/2005
- Joan Plotnick – Understanding the benefits of a 'typical' life
- 01/12/2005
- Margaret Ritchie – Waiter served up cold germs with meal
- 01/12/2005
- Editorial - Council needs petition to proceed on districts/Restoring old Town Hall should be a priority
- 01/12/2005
- Cathy Marraccini - Academic Boosters: Support needed for new group at CHS
- 01/05/2005
- Editorial – Board's band funding not fair to other groups
- 01/05/2005
- Editorial - Growth brings demand for recreational areas/High school tournament a boon for Clayton
- 12/29/2004
- GUEST COLUMN - Jennie Griffith - Grown-up sticks to story of Santa Claus
- 12/22/2004
- Editorial - Walkers spoil parade for those waiting on curb/Our town needs a real, growing tree
- 12/15/2004
- Cathy Marraccini – The 12 Days of Christmas, according to assignments
- 12/15/2004
- Margaret Ritchie – Lighted tree lifts Grinch-like feelings
- 12/15/2004
- Editorial - Town’s team approach to neighborhood woes needs citizen guidance
- 12/08/2004
- Joan Plotnick – Personal memories of World AIDS Day
- 12/08/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Newest feline arrival not scary at all
- 12/08/2004
- Editorial – School technology funds should be kept in budget/Sign ordinance needs review to allow marquee sign
- 12/01/2004
- Cathy Marraccini – Cookies, delicacies a way of showing love to family
- 12/01/2004
- Margaret Ritchie – 'Tis the season for washing away ills
- 12/01/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Thanksgiving is still about family
- 11/24/2004
- Editorial - Extending Front Street to offer convenience
- 11/24/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Discover new, simple way to become involved in scientific research – your sleeping computer
- 11/24/2004
- Editorial – Clayton High can’t wait for expansion in 2006/Bayer science program puts emphasis on future scientists
- 11/17/2004
- Cathy Marraccini – Marching band season comes to an end
- 11/17/2004
- Margaret Ritchie – Mystery writer Margaret Maron proves charming, entertaining – and very local
- 11/10/2004
- Editorial - Library’s rate of return far exceeds cost of building investment/Police: Praise for persistence
- 11/10/2004
- Joan Plotnick – Better communication could mend a broken nation
- 11/10/2004
- Editorial - Fee-in-lieu increase to bolster recreation, but county must step-up/Pratt exemplifies good citizen
- 11/03/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Swearing to tell the truth, the whole truth, is rattling
- 11/03/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Baseball season is over...sort of
- 11/03/2004
- Joan Plotnick – End of a tradition
- 10/27/2004
- Editorial - Voice your opinion, get out and vote/Attorney's only ones to profit when council sues own board
- 10/27/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - 'Adorable' not choice of word for downtown
- 10/20/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Tokens of affection: Feline friend sometimes creates excitement with her gifts
- 10/20/2004
- Editorial - Public needs information before voting on districts/County shelter reorganization overdue, too late for family
- 10/20/2004
- Editorial - Voters should weigh consequences before voting for amendment
- 10/13/2004
- Editorial - NC 42 East project a necessary growth evil/Register to vote now
- 10/06/2004
- Joan Plotnick - 'Thank you' notes are nearly extinct
- 10/06/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - On Tour: New Orleans destination for group on butterfly bus
- 10/06/2004
- Editorial - Board should take closer look at school violence/Clayton Center season opens
- 09/29/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Home projects often not what they seem
- 09/29/2004
- Editorial - Eliminating errors can ease stress of lunch policy/In the wake of a washout
- 09/22/2004
- Margaret Ritchie -– Advise for novice: 'Run to first and stop'
- 09/22/2004
- Joan Plotnick - It's never too late to change career paths
- 09/15/2004
- Editorial - Vision still a priority for Clayton growth/Student fans should take a seat
- 09/15/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Process of judging is an art in itself
- 09/08/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - New addition to family means new title for aunt
- 09/08/2004
- Editorial - SAT exams should be for college-bound students/Bond referendum only solution to overcrowding
- 09/08/2004
- Editorial - Pedestrians have obligation to take proper precautions/Police prepare to combat illegal animal fighting
- 09/01/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Lessons from my patriotic grandfather
- 09/01/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Yurts are clever addition to campground
- 09/01/2004
- Editorial - Town needs to factor newcomers into future water, sewer rates/Schools cell phone policy communicates right message
- 08/25/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Media coverage for Olympics 'disappointing'
- 08/25/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Columbus County a new experience but Paw Paws unlikely for success
- 08/25/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Back to school memories: First day of high school reminiscent of earlier experience
- 08/11/2004
- Editorial - Town Council to weigh development with wastewater treatment capacity/Growth threatens quality of Johnston County Schools
- 08/11/2004
- Early start for CHS in Pigskin preview
- 08/11/2004
- Jim Green - Baseball trivia contest is fun, challenges research skills
- 08/04/2004
- Editorial – Clayton history collection continues as library expands/Downtown needs visual plan
- 08/04/2004
- Margaret Ritchie – Political observations
- 08/04/2004
- Joan Plotnick – N.C. beaches setting for perfect family escape
- 08/04/2004
- Editorial: Citizens welcome chance to learn about road project/Roll call vote with written ballot ensures public’s right to know
- 07/28/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Recent trip tops list of vacation horror stories
- 07/28/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Tobacco Dependent : With all the warnings, why do today's teens smoke?
- 07/28/2004
- Joan Plotnick – Trip to fencing nationals is exciting experience
- 07/21/2004
- Margaret Ritchie – Sorting through junk mail sometimes yields interesting, useful information
- 07/21/2004
- Editorial - Expanding goals blur lines of responsiblity
- 07/21/2004
- Editorial - Valuables left in cars temptation to thieves/Citizens get chance to review U.S. 70 project, problems
- 07/14/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Dying vegetation on road no accident but helps protect power lines in storm
- 07/14/2004
- Joan Plotnick - 20-year-old project surfaces to delight readers of history
- 07/07/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Small-town Fourth celebration is just what it's suppossed to be – fun
- 07/07/2004
- Editorial - Unity and cooperation better choices than dividing town into districts/Technology deal a good idea for town and IT company
- 07/07/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Communication is the key to avoiding stalemates
- 06/30/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - ‘Byrdman’ watches over nesting friends
- 06/30/2004
- Editorial - New budget reflects county's true values
- 06/23/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Middle school dress code sounds like good idea
- 06/16/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Champions, it has a nice ring
- 06/16/2004
- Editorial - Schools continue to do well on science,math - but why does writing lag?/Realigning Second,Central at Main a worthwhile project
- 06/16/2004
- History – The role of a community newspaper
- 06/09/2004
- Guest Columnist Lee Silberman: Fact or Fiction - Challenge for news media is to embody principles of responsible journalism
- 06/09/2004
- Editorial: Music, art exhibits draw good crowd to downtown/New roof a wise investment/Change comes to local industries
- 06/09/2004
- Town nearing agreement on new West Connector
- 06/09/2004
- Board sets budget meetings next week
- 06/09/2004
- Fresnius Kabi sold
- 06/09/2004
- Golf clinics seek to entice younger players into sports
- 06/09/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Satisfaction: Horseshoe around a stake
- 06/02/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Ticks carry Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- 06/02/2004
- Editorial - Town Square a highlight of next year's budget/A strong, balanced budget
- 06/02/2004
- Editorial - Newest school tradition cuts into summer calendar
- 05/26/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Historic Occassions: Clayton graduates 100th class as West Johnston has first
- 05/26/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Chorale’s performance as enjoyable as any at Clayton Center
- 05/19/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Readers generous with praise in survey
- 05/19/2004
- Editorial - Council eyes allocations in terms of sewer capacity/Accolades to CHS centennial group
- 05/19/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Rewards should reflect achievement
- 05/12/2004
- Editorial - Recruitment, scholarships worthy of funding
- 05/12/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Growing grandson rises to challenge of new position behind plate
- 05/12/2004
- Editorial - Clayton High community benefits from loyalty, links/Town can weather Winn-Dixie loss
- 05/05/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Former Clayton potter stars in festival
- 05/05/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - What a mother does
- 05/05/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Learning about gardening also teaches lesson
- 04/28/2004
- Margaret Ritchie: Water, Water - adding flavors means its no longer water, and a fancy label doesn't make it taste better
- 04/28/2004
- Editorial - Town must commit to aid neglected neighborhood across tracks downtown
- 04/28/2004
- Editorial - Rooftops, traffic bring town more food choices/Senior games always a success
- 04/21/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Sometimes cell phone service roams even when the phone doesn’t
- 04/21/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Remembering the CCC
- 04/21/2004
- Joan Plotnick - ‘Information superhighway’ frightening to some but gateway to the world
- 04/14/2004
- Editorial - Where will county find money for building schools if not bonds/It's time for a decision
- 04/14/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Senior games provide exercise, fun and inspiration for competitors
- 04/07/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Anxiety = a computer, a kids and a cat
- 04/07/2004
- Editorial - Science Fairs teach kids to think for themselves/Investigation clears officers
- 04/07/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Neuse River Road:Report offers history, geological, ecological details of extraordinary rural area
- 03/31/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Worn cliches originally had metaphorical meanings
- 03/31/2004
- Editorial - We've come a long way but we need new survey/Mill project deserves study
- 03/31/2004
- Editorial - Year-Round school idea gets unfair treatment/Waste treatment plant a good idea
- 03/24/2004
- Cathy Marraccini -Game shows still fun, offer true reality
- 03/24/2004
- Editorial: Domestic Violence on the rise; Harbor Inc. tries to help/RTZ funding only $10 million
- 03/17/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Popular movies, TV, books prove we are a diverse nation
- 03/17/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - March Madness will reign for a while, but like the weather that will change
- 03/17/2004
- Editorial - Town must act quickly to help with plan/Putting developers on notice
- 03/10/2004
- Stewart McLeod - Publisher walks a mile in mailman's shoes
- 03/10/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Martha and Meg:Society would be better served without prison time for them
- 03/10/2004
- Editorial - What kind of return can we hope for from RTZ?/Ah, spring – It's just right.
- 03/03/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Foreign words often become lost in translation
- 03/03/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - It's exciting to be back in the stands cheering for my favorite player
- 03/03/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Snow forecasting a school dilemna but make-up days clash with vacations
- 02/25/2004
- Railroad Crossing: Listening is good, acting is better/Good year for CHS teams, coaches
- 02/25/2004
- Editorial - Economic development position for our town should be independent/Downtown lights can wait
- 02/18/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Small business owners are unsung heroes
- 02/18/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - An Enchanting Evening: Broadway's music just gets better
- 02/18/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Will low-carb dieting affect Valentine's Day
- 02/11/2004
- Editorial - Shooting focuses on man’s ability to speak English after 22 years in U.S./Forum to map town's future
- 02/11/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Yellow intruder creates outing problem
- 02/11/2004
- Joan Plotnick - When word choice becomes censorship
- 02/04/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Surprise snowfall was a lot more fun than those events forecast a week ahead
- 02/04/2004
- Editorial - Without the arts, life would be drab, dreary
- 02/04/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Talking Trash: Litter shows lack of pride in community.
- 01/28/2004
- Editorial - Railroad crossings: A vehicle-pedestrian crossing only solution to problem
- 01/28/2004
- Editorial - Town can help shelter with increase in fees paid/Schools need teachers not just new facilities
- 01/21/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - Concert performers are more than devine
- 01/21/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Martin Luther King Jr. celebration goes beyond race to radical philosophy
- 01/21/2004
- Jim Green - Fitting end for old gym
- 01/21/2004
- Growth woes - Community believes only option for Clayton High is to keep growing
- 01/14/2004
- Margaret Ritchie - Familiar stop makes startling changes
- 01/14/2004
- Editorial - Save the tiles: Art legacy destruction an misguided precaution
- 01/07/2004
- Joan Plotnick - Art is more than just a pleasant diversion
- 01/07/2004
- Cathy Marraccini - All is well despite absence of holiday letter
- 12/31/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - New year not only time for new beginnings
- 12/31/2003
- Editorial - Little benefit to appeal of recent court decisions/Teacher should keep job
- 12/31/2003
- Guest column from WJHS - Hanukkah: An eight day Hebrew celebration
- 12/24/2003
- Guest Column from WJHS - Kwanzaa: Seven days to focus on principles
- 12/24/2003
- Joan Plotnick - Asking for a miracle, peace for Israel
- 12/24/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - No Easy Bake Oven was disappointment
- 12/17/2003
- Editorial - Council must consider most immediate needs for recreation programs/Clayton expects little benefit from new training district
- 12/17/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Clayton loses tax revenue due to online shopping
- 12/17/2003
- Cathy Marraccini -'Tis the season for colds, viruses and flu
- 12/10/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Auditorium is perfect for program featuring young people.
- 12/10/2003
- Editorial - County needs to revise its insurance policy too.
- 12/10/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Horse-lover disappointed with show – both performance and RBC Center
- 12/03/2003
- Editorial - Citizens who serve/spreading the spirit of giving
- 12/03/2003
- Joan Plotnick - Lack of environmental concern clashes with patriotism
- 11/26/2003
- Editorial - Council errs in giving insurance benefits to officials after only 8 years
- 11/26/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Where, oh where, has Thanksgiving gone?
- 11/19/2003
- Editorial - School violence report shows drug, alcohol incidents on increase/Town library addition hints of future expansion
- 11/19/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Sixth-grade band: It may not be perfect but it's music just the same
- 11/19/2003
- Joan Plotnick - 'Stars' make way to prize, but not for their spelling
- 11/12/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Small gestures, kindnesses often hold special meanings, can make a difference
- 11/12/2003
- Editorial - Youthful leadership to bring energy, enthusiasm to town/process sets bad precedent in handling development
- 11/12/2003
- Editorial: All animal lovers need to work to work for solutions to problems of local SPCA
- 11/05/2003
- Margaret Ritchie: My new SIMS City addiction brings new appreciation for planners, officials
- 11/05/2003
- Editorial - Animal Shelter needs support, not criticism
- 10/29/2003
- Joan Plotnick - Hockey Widow: Husband's priorities depend on season
- 10/29/2003
- Margaret Ritchie: It was a woman’s show
- 10/22/2003
- Cathy Marraccini: Fast-food ‘health foods’ a ruse for grown-ups
- 10/22/2003
- Editorial: Arrests should deter acts of vandalism/Hats off to Principal of Year
- 10/22/2003
- Joan Plotnick - There are not any good excuses for not voting on Nov. 4
- 10/15/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Angel adds fun, excitement to my life
- 10/15/2003
- Editorial - Postive spin from Bayer needed to reassure employees/ Relief efforts could use help
- 10/15/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Baseball is a long struggle as layoff takes its toll on timing at the plate
- 10/08/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - ESPN gets what it deserves with Rush Limbaugh
- 10/08/2003
- Editorial - New Schools chief must prove himself/Gladys Creech will be sorely missed
- 10/08/2003
- Joan Plotnick - Cutting back on TV watching should aid metabolism, diet
- 10/01/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Privacy Issues Unresolved: Cell phones, chips keeping tabs on us
- 10/01/2003
- Editorial: Decision is overdue –Is Clayton a town for art and artists
- 10/01/2003
- Editorial - Cleveland Community split over name it doesn't need; Town was prepared for Isabel
- 09/24/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Hummingbird returns, debris awaits removal
- 09/24/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - A lot going on, Harvest Festival, Band Classic
- 09/24/2003
- Editorial: County, towns should play nicely together facing recreational needs
- 09/17/2003
- Joan Plotnick: The thing terrorists couldn’t take away
- 09/17/2003
- Editorial: Fun for all in downtown
- 09/10/2003
- Cathy Marraccini: Bike riders must learn to heed helmet safety
- 09/10/2003
- Margaret Ritchie: Homeland security should begin at home
- 09/10/2003
- Editorial: Downtown Clayton – Keep it clean, keep it safe, keep it growing
- 09/10/2003
- Editorial - Shooting on Main Street: Which danger poses the more dire threat?/SAT Efforts pay off for CHS
- 09/03/2003
- Joan Plotnick - Throwing away food like tossing diamonds, rubies
- 09/03/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Martian Influence: Planet creates chaos and disrupts normal day
- 09/03/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Crime shows Clayton is no longer sleepy town
- 08/27/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Dieting, exercise don’t make life longer - real misery just makes it seem longer
- 08/27/2003
- Editorial - Walden homeowners vote against subdivision
- 08/27/2003
- Use of biosolids on farmland helps solve waste problems/Local man part of aviation history
- 08/20/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Traveling trio finds signs no good unless you know where you are going
- 08/20/2003
- Editorial - Multi-family project points to need for zoning studies
- 08/13/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Updated dictionary offers unique words
- 08/13/2003
- Joan Plotnick - Everyone should participate in the public schools
- 08/13/2003
- Editorial - We have the candidates, now what do we do/Clayton deserves more than paved parking lots
- 08/06/2003
- Stewart McLeod - Photo contest returns but it's not like last year.
- 08/06/2003
- Margaret Ritchie: Henderson’s show brings emotional surprise
- 08/06/2003
- Editorial - Clayton has opportunity for promoting itself/Education burden should be shared by all
- 07/30/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Summer of a different sort ends with vacation
- 07/30/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - July too full of stressful situations, storms
- 07/30/2003
- Editorial - CHS, ECES should grow to handle more students/Clayton vs. Smithfield again?
- 07/23/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Mudcats' heights are just too much; traveling kitten on her way to me
- 07/23/2003
- Editorial - School board must share search process information/Time to expand Clayton's Fourth
- 07/16/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - UNC Assignment: Read, think and form an opinion
- 07/16/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Time for a new feline companion
- 07/16/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Vacation 10 floors up made it hard to achieve goal of avoiding anxiety
- 07/09/2003
- Editorial - Minimum wage hike needed for
- 07/09/2003
- Editorial - Town’s well-being affects the well-being of all within county
- 07/02/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Do Not Call Registry a welcome solution for those tired of telemarketer interruptions
- 07/02/2003
- Cathy Marraccini – Latest Harry Potter installment renews shared interest for parent and new teen
- 06/25/2003
- Joan Plotnick – U.S. History important for our democracy
- 06/25/2003
- Editorial – Ban asphalt, especially on town's own property
- 06/25/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Looking for a home: Brahma bull calf and friends need a farmer to keep them safe
- 06/18/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Staying vigilant is the best defense against tick-borne illness
- 06/18/2003
- Editorial - County needs advocate for public-private funding of countywide recreation/ Spend a summer evening with baseball
- 06/18/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - If we get something wrong, we expect to hear about it.
- 06/11/2003
- Editorial - No 'sunshine' on actions of local, county officials
- 06/11/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Facts about fathers show changes
- 06/11/2003
- Cathy Marracccini - We should remember to savor some of summer’s sweetest moments
- 06/04/2003
- Editorial - Activities spur surge in local quality of life/Independent media are vital
- 06/04/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - My memory returns - fishing is fun
- 06/04/2003
- Joan Plotnick - Hail to the graduates; focus, perseverence pay off
- 05/28/2003
- Editorial - New schools require new attendance lines; Crowded school boasts 'cottages'
- 05/28/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Ceremonies mistakenly place focus on 'graduation,' not passage of life
- 05/28/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - e-communication is ruining the English language
- 05/21/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Butterflies, hummingbirds are two of best things about summertime
- 05/21/2003
- Editorial - Growing budget meets needs, spares citizens unreasonable tax burden
- 05/21/2003
- Joan Plotnick - Showdown in Iraq: Can the U.S. win the peace?
- 05/14/2003
- Editorial - Let JCAPL handle shelter, leave animal control alone / A successful season with more to come
- 05/14/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Most 911 centers can't locate cell phones, but ours can
- 05/14/2003
- Jim Green - Softball game was unusual
- 05/14/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Pottery festival blends with perfect Saturday
- 05/07/2003
- Editorial - Fair settlement includes county, town tax-sharing, 'Revenue Neutral' policy is no favor to citizens
- 05/07/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - End of Grade tests source of anxiety
- 04/30/2003
- Editorial - Corporate incentives leave town out in cold
- 04/30/2003
- Editorial: Growth, slow economy spawns crime increase, April is 'donate life' month
- 04/23/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - New band parent finds rewards on long trip to Florida
- 04/23/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Digital cameras threaten our history
- 04/23/2003
- Stewart McLeod - Editorial cartoons can provoke thought; spawn reader's comments
- 04/16/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Author makes career of his torment
- 04/16/2003
- Joan Plotnick - Even unbearable winters have some benefit
- 04/16/2003
- Editorial - Town must economic development, business in downtown
- 04/16/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - What's in a name? Mostly confusion for area shoppers
- 04/09/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - What's in a name? Mostly confusion for area shoppers
- 04/09/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Goals at 65 are more realistic, reachable
- 04/09/2003
- Editorial - Closing the gap plan worthy of funding, perhaps by grants
- 04/09/2003
- Stewart McLeod - Questions and answers about freedom of the press
- 04/02/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Snippets, tips best part of cookbook
- 04/02/2003
- Editorial - Town seeks authority to annex, save more trees
- 04/02/2003
- Doryl Jensen (correspondent) - The myth of anti-Americanism
- 03/26/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Grown-ups reminisce, enjoy concert
- 03/26/2003
- Editorial - It is prudent for citizens to be prepared during war
- 03/26/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Event provides glimpse into dad's special moments
- 03/19/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Event provides glimpse into dad's special moments
- 03/19/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Library is vital institution and extraordinary gift to everyone
- 03/19/2003
- Editorial - Books, library focal point of a strong community
- 03/19/2003
- Editorial - Political rumblings begin early in Town/County needs more revenue
- 03/12/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - March devoted to history of women
- 03/12/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Performing felines are astonishing
- 03/12/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Senior Center helping other seniors with donations - and you can help
- 03/05/2003
- Joan Plotnick - No Child Left Behind flawed by design
- 03/05/2003
- Editorial - Bus Service Welcome/Bigg's big achievement
- 03/05/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - 'Artsy' photos really out of focus
- 02/26/2003
- Editorial - Plans, committment can give town identity as an artist's community
- 02/26/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Television networks should consider return to 'family hour' programming and ads
- 02/19/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Suggested precautions appear futile effort to protect us from terrorist attacks
- 02/19/2003
- Editorial - State should reconsider formula for counting dropouts
- 02/19/2003
- Editorial - New pedestrian crossing, closing Church Street makes the most sense/ Open house a good time to visit new Town Hall
- 02/12/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Valentine’s Day: A gift from the heart lasts longest
- 02/12/2003
- Joan Plotnick - Reflections on turning 40: Uncertain milestone begins life’s second chapter
- 02/12/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - A 'reality' show to appreciate
- 02/12/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - We cry, we mourn, we regret – and we move on, as we must after tragedies
- 02/05/2003
- Editorial - Compromise must be legislative word of the day
- 02/05/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Mother Nature is ruining N.C.’s weather reputation
- 01/29/2003
- Joan Plotnick - National Board Certification is not waste of teacher time or state funds
- 01/29/2003
- Editorial - Food Town must be part of rules for downtown/awards gratifying but readers count the most
- 01/29/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - Award banquet brings entertainment and honor to deserving citizens
- 01/22/2003
- Cathy Marraccini - Kings legacy extends farther than many people realize
- 01/22/2003
- School board chairman oversteps his bounds in proposing district elections/ Hail to our local heroes
- 01/22/2003
- Margaret Ritchie - 'Doc in a box' ends band-aid ordeal
- 01/15/2003
- Stewart McLeod -Lifetime subscriber makes lasting impression
- 01/15/2003
- Editorial - Clayton is still exclusive but new vision is needed; Projects challenge area seniors
- 01/15/2003
- Cathy Marraccini -The piano’s return to new auditorium makes premiere a grand experience
- 01/08/2003
- Joan Plotnick - We should approach the New Year gently
- 01/08/2003
- Parents, schools share burden for physical education/ Auditorium a catalyst for downtown development
- 01/08/2003
- Editorial - Christmas Story; Yes, Virginia
- 12/24/2002
- Cathy Marraccini - Takeoff of popular Christmas tale sends holiday greetings to readers
- 12/24/2002
- CHRISTMAS ISSUE - Plotnick - Bridging the miles through holiday letters
- 12/18/2002
- CHRISTMAS ISSUE - Green -Morning didn’t come early enough for youngster on Christmas Day
- 12/18/2002
- CHRISTMAS ISSUE - Marraccini- Yule tree of present brings memories of past
- 12/18/2002
- CHRISTMAS ISSUE - Ritchie - Traditional decorations bring memories
- 12/18/2002
- Cathy Marraccini -‘Skinny pill’ supplements can’t replace responsibility for health matters
- 12/18/2002
- Margaret Ritchie - Ice is only good for tea, drink coolers
- 12/18/2002
- Editorial - Tree trimming program gets credit for few power outages/Clayton Center to open
- 12/18/2002
- Joan Plotnick - Unforgettable Chanukah when the power went out in the storm
- 12/11/2002
- Margaret Ritchie - Auditoriums opening gala will be once-in-a-lifetime event for Clayton
- 12/11/2002
- Cathy Marraccini - Weather provides perfect backdrop for holiday decorations
- 12/11/2002
- Editorial-Commissioner's anti-tax policy hurts Clayton, other towns/Comet champions
- 12/11/2002
- Margaret Ritchie - Getting acquainted with each other and with a small resident, Not Even
- 12/04/2002
- Cathy Marraccini - The more things change, the more they stay the same
- 12/04/2002
- Editorial: Don't give until it hurts, just give to help others
- 12/04/2002
- Joan Plotnick - Meteor shower missed but it was exciting anyway
- 11/27/2002
- Margaret Ritchie - Dad taught me to drive but test was scary
- 11/27/2002
- Editorial - Schools should report incidents same way/Time for gratitude
- 11/27/2002
- Cathy Marraccini - Prayer and patron saints
- 11/20/2002
- Joan Plotnick - The joys and endless possibilities of armchair travel
- 11/20/2002
- Editorial - recounting votes shows system works, caterpillar jobs
- 11/20/2002
- Cathy Marraccini - Eastern style barbeque leads pack in one-woman poll
- 11/13/2002
- Editorial: Accolades on elections/Town action aids rescue squad
- 11/13/2002
- Margaret Ritchie - Media Bias
- 11/13/2002
- Jim Green - CHS officials correctly enforce athletic contract
- 11/06/2002
- Margaret Ritchie - Family gathering brings security, helps unlock forgotten memories
- 11/06/2002
- Editorial - Confidentiality is essential in some official business but law applies
- 11/06/2002
- Joan Plotnick - Big government might not be all bad
- 10/30/2002
- Jim Green - Riding on a bus with girls
- 10/30/2002
- Cathy Marraccini - Change in costumes signals end of era for this mom
- 10/30/2002
- Editorial - Squabble centers on use of Champion Building
- 10/30/2002
- Cathy Marraccini - Clayton police doing their job, contrary to report
- 10/23/2002
- Margaret Ritchie - Baseball Shivering to an end
- 10/23/2002
- Editor's Column - Safety for children is goal of new Johnston coalition
- 10/23/2002
- Editor's Column - Commissioners should support increase in local option sales tax
- 10/16/2002
- Margaret Ritchie - As landlord, town can aid Rescue Squad
- 10/16/2002
- Cathy Marraccini - Solicitation at intersection dangerous but legal
- 10/09/2002
- Joan Plotnick - Kindergarten a time for life lessons, not school skills
- 10/09/2002
- Margaret Ritchie - Fran and Floyd left us a lot more wary
- 10/09/2002
- Editorial - Accolades to volunteers for new auditorium
- 10/09/2002
- Cathy Marraccini - Sometimes we don't know who is watching us
- 10/02/2002
- Margaret Ritchie - Stress relief not working as my pitcher takes mound
- 10/02/2002
- Rescue, town have opportunity to cooperate
- 10/02/2002
- Editorial - Pledges a simple principal of financing projects: Renovation delay worth the wait
- 09/25/2002
- Cathy Marraccini : New moms speak out to reveal the negative
- 09/25/2002
- Editors Column - rain dampens event, not enthusiasm
- 09/18/2002
- Emergency vehicles demand, deserve right of way
- 09/18/2002
- Editor's Column
- 09/11/2002
- Local heros on frontline of danger every day
- 09/11/2002
- CHS becomes star in local SAT crown
- 09/04/2002
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