Arguing about assassinations with a Fort Bragg major
The recent assassination of an Iranian General reminded D. G. Martin about when he was a young Lieutenant and there was talk about taking out Fidel Castro. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by D. G. Martin
A Christmas fool
A pet store manager in a shopping mall cares for a homeless and pregnant teenager in a modern day nativity story Read More
Attention last minute shoppers. Here are great books to add to your list.
Authors with close connections to North Carolina give added interest to holiday shopping this year Read More
Establishing the innocence of the convicted
In 2007 Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake helped establish the Actual Innocence Commission in our state. Author John Grisham's new novel asks why it takes so long undo a wrongful conviction. Read More
Literary capital for a day
North Carolina "Bookwatch" host D. G. Martin traveled to a rural part of the state and discovered, for at least one day, the literary capital of our state. Read More
Are we Virginia or West Virginia?
Both states have transformed themselves politically in recent years but have gone in opposite directions. Read More
Moonshine to the rescue
The shine on moonshine dimmed after the repeal of prohibition, but our state was number one nationally in moonshine production. Read More
Having to say "the late" when describing the greats
As D. G. Martin revises his books on North Carolina's Roadside Eateries too often he has to insert the words "the late" beside the name of the founders. Read More
Deficit Alarm Bells
Most every economist agrees the current deficit of spending more than our country takes in is unsustainable. Why aren't we listening to the deficit alarm bells? Read More
Lessons from Rufus
in his book, "That's Rufus," one of North Carolina's most colorful political figures talks about the dangers of hubris, using an example from his own life. Read More
