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"My Spin" is the creation of media impresario Tom Campbell, who has plied his craft in communication delivery systems of: newspapers, television and television. Now Impressario Campbell tries on the Internet, via Beaufort County NOWw, and our sister NOWs. Check in from time to time, and get an idea just what is Tom's current "spin."

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"My Spin" is the creation of media impresario Tom Campbell, who has plied his craft in communication delivery systems of: newspapers, television and television.

Now Impressario Campbell tries on the Internet, via Beaufort County NOWw, and our sister NOWs.

Check in from time to time, and get an idea just what is Tom's current "spin."

Do you want to hear some good news? For many readers across North Carolina who are still suffering from or cleaning up after the ravages of Hurricane Florence, some good news might be a welcome relief
Do you want to hear some good news? For many readers across North Carolina who are still suffering from or cleaning up after the ravages of Hurricane Florence, some good news might be a welcome relief
 
We should start a petition for the National Weather Service to eliminate names starting with the letter "F" in naming storms
We should start a petition for the National Weather Service to eliminate names starting with the letter "F" in naming storms
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell administers the State Health Plan, the largest in our state
State Treasurer Dale Folwell administers the State Health Plan, the largest in our state
 
Labor Day was the saddest day of the year when I was young. It signaled the official end of summer and the start of the routine of getting up early, going to school, doing homework and going to bed early
Labor Day was the saddest day of the year when I was young. It signaled the official end of summer and the start of the routine of getting up early, going to school, doing homework and going to bed early
 
North Carolina is about to undertake the greatest revolution in healthcare since the 1965 advent of Medicaid and Medicare
North Carolina is about to undertake the greatest revolution in healthcare since the 1965 advent of Medicaid and Medicare
 
If you tell a lie long enough and often enough people will eventually believe it. That certainly seems to be the theory behind trying to convince people that the press is filled with fake news and is the "enemy of the people."
If you tell a lie long enough and often enough people will eventually believe it. That certainly seems to be the theory behind trying to convince people that the press is filled with fake news and is the "enemy of the people."
 
When the courts rule against laws our legislature has passed, which they often do, it never seems to enter lawmakers' minds that those rulings are because of their own wrongheaded notions
When the courts rule against laws our legislature has passed, which they often do, it never seems to enter lawmakers' minds that those rulings are because of their own wrongheaded notions
 
What we are currently witnessing in state government feels like watching the movie "Groundhog Day." Our legislature passes a bill, the governor vetoes it, lawmakers override the veto, then the issue goes to court
What we are currently witnessing in state government feels like watching the movie "Groundhog Day." Our legislature passes a bill, the governor vetoes it, lawmakers override the veto, then the issue goes to court
 
If the Board of Governors meetings were broadcast they would become the top rated reality show on TV. There's something for everyone - humor, pathos, conflict, and, occasionally, a nugget of wisdom. Such was the case with the latest meeting
If the Board of Governors meetings were broadcast they would become the top rated reality show on TV. There's something for everyone - humor, pathos, conflict, and, occasionally, a nugget of wisdom. Such was the case with the latest meeting
 
Three words you almost never hear from politicians is "I was wrong." I'm not one, but can admit that on the subject of Medicaid expansion I was wrong. Now our legislature should do the same.
Three words you almost never hear from politicians is "I was wrong." I'm not one, but can admit that on the subject of Medicaid expansion I was wrong. Now our legislature should do the same.
 
Ever since that episode in Eden's garden, the one where humans were enticed into eating the forbidden fruit, serpents have been considered the lowest of creatures
Ever since that episode in Eden's garden, the one where humans were enticed into eating the forbidden fruit, serpents have been considered the lowest of creatures
 
Even when July 4th falls in the middle of a week you can count on fireworks displays, flags hanging, neighbors gathering for cookouts, watermelons being sliced and just maybe you might find someone cranking homemade ice cream
Even when July 4th falls in the middle of a week you can count on fireworks displays, flags hanging, neighbors gathering for cookouts, watermelons being sliced and just maybe you might find someone cranking homemade ice cream
 
Driving through North Carolina's countryside this time of year is both good for the soul and a reminder of the importance agriculture plays in our state
Driving through North Carolina's countryside this time of year is both good for the soul and a reminder of the importance agriculture plays in our state
 
"Whoever thought I was going to live so long," my 96 year old mother asked? She isn't alone
"Whoever thought I was going to live so long," my 96 year old mother asked? She isn't alone
 
Every Saturday night our family would gather round the black and white TV to watch the latest Perry Mason episode
Every Saturday night our family would gather round the black and white TV to watch the latest Perry Mason episode
 
With all the recent activity regarding immigration we decided to repeat the column we wrote following a visit to Ellis Island, New York in 2011. It is relevant today
With all the recent activity regarding immigration we decided to repeat the column we wrote following a visit to Ellis Island, New York in 2011. It is relevant today
 
How do you identify yourself? You might begin by stating whether you're male or female, or the age group you are in. Or you might identify by race, sex, religion, where you live or your profession. Throughout recorded history humans have been tribal. We need to belong, to identify with others, to ha
How do you identify yourself? You might begin by stating whether you're male or female, or the age group you are in. Or you might identify by race, sex, religion, where you live or your profession. Throughout recorded history humans have been tribal. We need to belong, to identify with others, to ha
 
After hearing what is apparently taking place in our General Assembly we have to ask why we even need 170 members in the General Assembly
After hearing what is apparently taking place in our General Assembly we have to ask why we even need 170 members in the General Assembly
 
Started by legendary NC State basketball coach Everett Case, the event was sold out. Long after the game was over, as freshly showered players were leaving, a shady character sidled up to an NC State star. The Wolfpack player had been given money to throw the game so the other team would win
Started by legendary NC State basketball coach Everett Case, the event was sold out. Long after the game was over, as freshly showered players were leaving, a shady character sidled up to an NC State star. The Wolfpack player had been given money to throw the game so the other team would win
 
The legislature comes to Raleigh Wednesday for the "short session" and opening day promises to be far more exciting than most years
The legislature comes to Raleigh Wednesday for the "short session" and opening day promises to be far more exciting than most years
 
The selection of Peter Hans to head our state's Community College System was expected, especially after it became known that Governor Roy Cooper, House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger jointly wrote a letter to the selection committee making it clear Hans was their choice
The selection of Peter Hans to head our state's Community College System was expected, especially after it became known that Governor Roy Cooper, House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger jointly wrote a letter to the selection committee making it clear Hans was their choice
 
55 years after graduation members of our high school class reunited to reminisce and renew friendships. I wrote this piece for our hometown newspaper and it got so much comment I thought I would share it with you in hopes it stirs memories of your own formative times
55 years after graduation members of our high school class reunited to reminisce and renew friendships. I wrote this piece for our hometown newspaper and it got so much comment I thought I would share it with you in hopes it stirs memories of your own formative times
 
What should we expect when we invest $150 million in reading programs for our elementary students? I'm not sure what the objectives were, but I am pretty certain the results weren't what anyone wanted
What should we expect when we invest $150 million in reading programs for our elementary students? I'm not sure what the objectives were, but I am pretty certain the results weren't what anyone wanted
 
If you could wave a magic wand and make one change that would provide the greatest benefit to rural North Carolina what would it be? I've been intrigued by that question ever since it was first posed during a panel discussion on rural issues
If you could wave a magic wand and make one change that would provide the greatest benefit to rural North Carolina what would it be? I've been intrigued by that question ever since it was first posed during a panel discussion on rural issues
 
80 of North Carolina's 100 counties are considered rural, understanding the definition to be a county in which the population density is less than 250 people per square mile
80 of North Carolina's 100 counties are considered rural, understanding the definition to be a county in which the population density is less than 250 people per square mile
 
"You ain't from around here, are you?" This question may not be grammatically correct but it is an increasingly accurate observation about our state. According to the Carolina Population Center
"You ain't from around here, are you?" This question may not be grammatically correct but it is an increasingly accurate observation about our state. According to the Carolina Population Center
 
I knew Lynn was good. I just didn't know how good, until I read that Lynn Good's total compensation package had doubled in the past two years
I knew Lynn was good. I just didn't know how good, until I read that Lynn Good's total compensation package had doubled in the past two years
 
This week was Sunshine Week, not that we saw a lot of it, either meteorologically or metaphorically. What we got for the start of the week was dark clouds, some wind and even snow. Some might say it was symbolic of a week designated to shine the light on the need for open government
This week was Sunshine Week, not that we saw a lot of it, either meteorologically or metaphorically. What we got for the start of the week was dark clouds, some wind and even snow. Some might say it was symbolic of a week designated to shine the light on the need for open government
 
The "help wanted" sign is popping up all over North Carolina, and while it is a good sign of a healthy economy, it also portends some larger problems
The "help wanted" sign is popping up all over North Carolina, and while it is a good sign of a healthy economy, it also portends some larger problems
 
"Pay me now or pay me later, but pay me you will," said the guy selling Fram Oil Filters in the 1970s TV commercials. I remembered those ads as I listened to the presenters at this year's Emerging Issues Forum
"Pay me now or pay me later, but pay me you will," said the guy selling Fram Oil Filters in the 1970s TV commercials. I remembered those ads as I listened to the presenters at this year's Emerging Issues Forum
 
The latest Elon University Poll contains disturbing, but not surprising results. More people know the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers than the names of either of our U.S. Senators
The latest Elon University Poll contains disturbing, but not surprising results. More people know the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers than the names of either of our U.S. Senators
 
Prayers and condolences are no longer enough," chanted students gathered in Raleigh to protest gun violence
Prayers and condolences are no longer enough," chanted students gathered in Raleigh to protest gun violence
 
It feels like the 2017 session of the North Carolina General Assembly has lingered longer than grandma's Christmas fruitcake and the fruits and nuts have grown stale and distasteful
It feels like the 2017 session of the North Carolina General Assembly has lingered longer than grandma's Christmas fruitcake and the fruits and nuts have grown stale and distasteful
 
Should those receiving public benefits be required to do anything in return? It's not a new question, but one that is resurfacing today
Should those receiving public benefits be required to do anything in return? It's not a new question, but one that is resurfacing today
 
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