We have finally come to a conclusion in the long-running appeal of the race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his “On My Mind” commentary, says there should be a better way to deliver justice in such cases.
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Jennifer LangThe restored Carolina Theatre holds a special place in Charlotte’s history. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it’s also a symbol of our potential now and in the future. -
The Trump administration’s tariffs have shaken the global economy and disrupted many Americans’ financial futures. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his “On My Mind” commentary, says the tariffs are a misguided search for a simpler world.
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Some North Carolina legislators introduced a bill recently to adopt a state hip-hop song. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, suggests some other good choices to update the state’s musical playlist. -
The scandal over U.S. war plans made over a commercial texting app will linger for a while. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his “On My Mind” commentary, looks back at a moment where one of our own in North Carolina could have changed the path.
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The madness is upon us again in college basketball tournament season. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, wonders if it’s worth looking at our brackets a different way.
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For the first time in its modern history, South Carolina has executed a prisoner by firing squad. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his “On My Mind” commentary, says the echoes of that moment will last far longer than a rifle shot.
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The deadline to get Real IDs is fast approaching … but actually acquiring a Real ID in North Carolina is the opposite of fast. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says we should be prepared for more government backlogs.
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The new season of a TV show set 9,000 miles away has a plotline that will resonate with everybody in North Carolina. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it speaks to the power of our state’s fiercest rivalry.
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Fort Bragg officially has its old name back. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his “On My Mind” commentary, says it might be enlightening to know who it was named for in the first place.
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A big NBA trade shook the sports world last week. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says trades of ballplayers should shake us in a more fundamental way.
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Two counties in the Charlotte area have a new county line after a long dispute over their border. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says borders help define us … and not always for the best.
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Workers doing Mecklenburg County’s annual homeless count found a dead man on the street early Thursday morning. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says we have fallen short in helping our neighbors.
