Longtime adversaries had a few traits in common
Drescher: In March 1973, this state's new U.S. senator, Jesse Helms of Raleigh, wrote a letter to Claude Sitton, editor of The N&O.
Prince is composed, direct -- and wrong about The N&O
Drescher: Seven months ago in this space, I urged Blackwater's principal owner, Erik Prince, to talk with two of our reporters who had been trying to interview him for years.
'Coupon Queen' in spotlight
John Drescher: Sue Stock, a business reporter, is our self-described "Coupon Queen." Since telling our readers in November 2005 about her coupon obsession, many of our readers have become obsessed with her advice.
Readership numbers offer hope in difficult times
Drescher:We received some good news last week: Readership of The N&O and its Web sites is up.
After 39 years, a special teacher retires
John Drescher:For 39 years, Margaret Bradsher loved her students just the way they were. At the same time, she pushed them to achieve more than they thought they could.
Open up chancellor selection
John Drescher:Holden Thorp's selection as chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill provides more evidence of why searches for the top jobs at UNC campuses should be open.
Shoot straight with us
John Drescher:After more than seven years as governor, Mike Easley discovered recently that his administration has a poor relationship with news organizations.
GOP needs a message
John Drescher:Say what you want about the state Republican Party's recent ad linking the Democratic candidates for governor to Barack Obama's former minister.
Big issues had spot in N&O
John Drescher:Elizabeth Edwards recently chastised the press for not covering campaigns as it should.
A.J. Carr: a sportswriter even a coach can appreciate
John Drescher:Stormin' Norman Sloan, the volatile former men's basketball coach at N.C. State, once told a pack of sportswriters that if it weren't for A.J. Carr, he could say he hated all of the writers who covered him.
