One word, many meanings: Use of the N-word by white and black football players renew a debate.

Remember when subject-verb agreement was a thing?

 

Ethnic slur mars campaign sign in Virginia Beach

“Someone had spray painted an ethnic slur over Wilson’s name. The words reference an anti-Greek sentiment.”

Any idea what it said? I’m not aware of any anti-Greek sentiment.

Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren drew thousands to town hall in Norfolk

Looks like it was a good rally. One question after looking at the photos: Why so dark?

 

P.S. Don’t forget to get your chimney cleaned!

Letters to the editor for Oct. 12

Has anyone noticed that The Pilot no longer publishes individual letters online? For three days now, they have been published “in bulk.”

This is a sure sign to me that clicks are down. Way down.

Yet another unintended consequence of the ban of online comments.

 

FEMA denies Ocracoke individual assistance for Hurricane Dorian damage, leaving locals “stunned”

Can someone clarify what FEMA’s role would/should be in this situation? Are the homeowners not covered by insurance?

Not to sound cold, but maybe—eventually—people will learn not to live in places like Ocracoke.

 

 

 

 

Digby Solomon’s farewell column

“If any of the foregoing offends you, take heart: this will be my last column.

”I began writing my weekly missives in the summer of 2018 after the death of Charles Krauthammer. As a fan of Mr. Krauthammer, I was commiserating with Marisa Porto, then editor and publisher of the Daily Press, when she unexpectedly asked me if I wanted to fill his space.

”I allowed in my inaugural piece that while I might indeed fill the allotted space, my humble attempts would never do justice to Mr. Krauthammer’s intellect, wit and erudition.

”My goal was to use facts and economic logic to explain why so many well-intentioned liberal policies are doomed to failure.

”But I could not escape the phenomenon of cognitive bias, as my email inbox proved daily. Facts would never change the mind of anyone who disagreed with me, only reinforce those who already did.

”The weekly deadline became too much like the work obligations I had retired to escape, and my wife needs my help on some literary projects of her own.

”So I am taking my leave today. Sincere thanks to all of you who took the time to read and critique my work.”

Kate McKinnon is playing Elizabeth Warren. Bet on her being the nominee.

 

https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-grievance-school-board-20190927-yvadvqppvbdgxfndhqqr4555k4-story.html

Aaron Spence needs some “big boy” pants.