The Ledger News

09/16/2026

Opinion: Fake rankings — ‘Oxfam’ says NC is worst state for workers

Brian Hamilton argues Oxfam’s worker ranking measures labor policies, not economic outcomes, citing North Carolina’s population growth, unemployment rate and jo...

09/16/2026

Wilson - For Sale

Large Muscadine Grapes for sale. $3.00 a pound, already picked. Call 252-236-5376 for more details.

09/16/2026

Opinion: You can’t have stability and growth

North Carolina’s economy has repeatedly transformed, and the author argues growth requires accepting market instability as industries evolve.

09/15/2026

NC Hot Sauce Festival brings attendees, vendors from near and far

Oxford’s 20th annual NC Hot Sauce Festival drew people from near and far.

09/15/2026

Granville County Briefs

Granville County events include voter training, a cross-country festival, blood drives, National Night Out and volunteer opportunities.

09/15/2026

Granville ramps up anti-litter campaign

Granville County launches an anti-litter campaign, promoting prevention, roadside trash reporting and community clean-up events.

09/15/2026

Arrest, booking, crime reports

Creedmoor Police reported property damage, a possible break-in and commitment-related incidents from Sept. 8-11.

09/15/2026

Friday, September 18, 2026

09/15/2026

Opinion: Against enemies foreign and domestic

An opinion piece links 9/11 and Charlie Kirk’s killing to argue that threats to liberal democracy come from both foreign and domestic ideological enemies.

09/15/2026

Opinion: Some inconvenient truths about an inconvenient subject

North Carolina’s hunger crisis is growing, with more than 1.5 million residents in food-insecure homes as SNAP cuts and rising costs strain families and food ba...