I have a problem calling anything other than the Jordan-Bird-Magic U.S. men's basketball team the "Dream Team," and I won't here. But I will say that the latest incarnation of the Olympic hopefuls is not half-bad. And it's no surprise that some...

We here at the Society offer our warmest holiday wishes to you and yours. We can't speak for everyone, but we feel blessed to live in this wonderful state. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful...

Tune into the SyFy channel tonight at 10 for "Ghost Hunters Academy," which will devote an episode to supposed hauntings on-board the USS North Carolina in Wilmington. "Ten sailors died in action aboard the North Carolina during World War II. For...

'Good year' seen for local film industry "Two statements earned spontaneous applause during the Cucalorus Film Festival State of the State address Thursday at Thalian Hall[ according to the Star-News]. "Both came from EUE/Screen Gems Executive Vice...

A new poll shows that people in the section of the country that has historically been more interested in states' sovereignty wishes the federal government would do more about job losses and the economy. The Winthrop Poll of 866 respondents in 11...

The Citizen-Times is doing a series on the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway. This first article looks at how Asheville -- the unofficial capital of Western N.C. -- almost didn't get a route to the scenic drive. "It is hard to imagine...