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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  

"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."

More than 200,000 North Carolinians have already requested an absentee mail-in ballot for November’s elections
More than 200,000 North Carolinians have already requested an absentee mail-in ballot for November’s elections
 
Four million North Carolinians have not filled out the 2020 census. That’s not good news for a number of reasons.
Four million North Carolinians have not filled out the 2020 census. That’s not good news for a number of reasons.
 
Peter Hans officially became President of the UNC University System Monday.
Peter Hans officially became President of the UNC University System Monday.
 
When it comes to reopening public schools there are four things on which most agree.
When it comes to reopening public schools there are four things on which most agree.
 
North Carolina, like the nation, is facing three crises: COVID-19, racial strife and the economy.
North Carolina, like the nation, is facing three crises: COVID-19, racial strife and the economy.
 
New UNC President Peter Hans starts his job in two weeks and will have his hands full.
New UNC President Peter Hans starts his job in two weeks and will have his hands full.
 
This was the most unusual July 4th holiday most of us ever experienced.
This was the most unusual July 4th holiday most of us ever experienced.
 
The uncooperative attitudes some are currently exhibiting brings back memories of North Carolina’s history of recalcitrance.
The uncooperative attitudes some are currently exhibiting brings back memories of North Carolina’s history of recalcitrance.
 
There was a time in March when it felt like we were all united in attacking COVID-19, but that honeymoon was short lived. By the end of April, the virus had become partisan.
There was a time in March when it felt like we were all united in attacking COVID-19, but that honeymoon was short lived. By the end of April, the virus had become partisan.
 
Many years ago the head of Sears Roebuck’s advertising department reported that half of all the dollars they spent on advertising was wasted, he just didn’t know which half.
Many years ago the head of Sears Roebuck’s advertising department reported that half of all the dollars they spent on advertising was wasted, he just didn’t know which half.
 
Does our state government spend too much, too little, or just enough?
Does our state government spend too much, too little, or just enough?
 
Christians and those of other faiths proclaimed that Monday, June 1 be a national day of mourning and lament.
Christians and those of other faiths proclaimed that Monday, June 1 be a national day of mourning and lament.
 
Public schools are supposed to begin the new year about 75 days from now, so I asked two teachers what to expect.
Public schools are supposed to begin the new year about 75 days from now, so I asked two teachers what to expect.
 
At various times in our state’s history we’ve been compared to Rip Van Winkle, the lethargic sleepy-head, or the Dixie Dynamo,” a fast-moving, progressive economic engine.
At various times in our state’s history we’ve been compared to Rip Van Winkle, the lethargic sleepy-head, or the Dixie Dynamo,” a fast-moving, progressive economic engine.
 
For a while it appeared North Carolina’s leaders were heading down the road of bipartisan cooperation, something we can all applaud.
For a while it appeared North Carolina’s leaders were heading down the road of bipartisan cooperation, something we can all applaud.
 
Occasionally, I get notes or emails from readers, often with a kind word, but sometimes not so kind.
Occasionally, I get notes or emails from readers, often with a kind word, but sometimes not so kind.
 
Lib, my retired Methodist Pastor wife, and I have been married for 55 years and our household has always been filled with interesting, sometimes differing but generally entertaining conversations about current issues.
Lib, my retired Methodist Pastor wife, and I have been married for 55 years and our household has always been filled with interesting, sometimes differing but generally entertaining conversations about current issues.
 
The number of cries to reduce restrictions and re-start our economy grow louder each hour, it seems.
The number of cries to reduce restrictions and re-start our economy grow louder each hour, it seems.
 
We already know that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. But they aren’t the only tribes on different planets in the United States.
We already know that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. But they aren’t the only tribes on different planets in the United States.
 
In truth, it was surprising that resistance to the restrictions put in place to combat COVID-19 didn’t surface sooner, but now they are organized, becoming louder and more heated.
In truth, it was surprising that resistance to the restrictions put in place to combat COVID-19 didn’t surface sooner, but now they are organized, becoming louder and more heated.
 
Pastors will tell you they count on a full church at Christmas and Easter Sunday. Except for this year.
Pastors will tell you they count on a full church at Christmas and Easter Sunday. Except for this year.
 
The late television comedian, Jack Benny, was known for his deadpan facial expressions and for being tight with money.
The late television comedian, Jack Benny, was known for his deadpan facial expressions and for being tight with money.
 
The line outside Costco last Saturday morning wrapped from the front entrance down the entire length of the building.
The line outside Costco last Saturday morning wrapped from the front entrance down the entire length of the building.
 
On Sunday, we watched our church worship service on YouTube, after Methodist Bishops in North Carolina told churches not to hold services for at least two weeks.
On Sunday, we watched our church worship service on YouTube, after Methodist Bishops in North Carolina told churches not to hold services for at least two weeks.
 
Will Coronavirus Be as Bad as the 1918 Flu Epidemic in North Carolina?
 
The American Revolution may have claimed “the shot heard round the world,” but the 2020 Primary Elections had the endorsement heard round the country.
The American Revolution may have claimed “the shot heard round the world,” but the 2020 Primary Elections had the endorsement heard round the country.
 
Every human requires food, clothing, shelter, air and water to survive. Many of us don’t worry about these basic needs, but food scarcity and shelter are concerns for too many North Carolinians.
Every human requires food, clothing, shelter, air and water to survive. Many of us don’t worry about these basic needs, but food scarcity and shelter are concerns for too many North Carolinians.
 
Last week’s news that McClatchy newspapers were declaring bankruptcy wasn’t a complete surprise.
Last week’s news that McClatchy newspapers were declaring bankruptcy wasn’t a complete surprise.
 
The John Bolton I experienced at Duke’s Dave and Kay Phillips lecture series Monday wasn’t what I expected.
The John Bolton I experienced at Duke’s Dave and Kay Phillips lecture series Monday wasn’t what I expected.
 
As we plunge into North Carolina’s 2020 election cycle I’ve been thinking about what is wrong with current debate models and what can be done to make them more interesting and informative.
As we plunge into North Carolina’s 2020 election cycle I’ve been thinking about what is wrong with current debate models and what can be done to make them more interesting and informative.
 
At their January meeting The UNC Board of Governors lamented problems resulting from not having a state budget.
At their January meeting The UNC Board of Governors lamented problems resulting from not having a state budget.
 
There were many leaders in the civil rights movement, but none shone so brightly as Dr. Martin Luther King.
There were many leaders in the civil rights movement, but none shone so brightly as Dr. Martin Luther King.
 
Three former Governors, who led our state for 28 years, took center stage at Memorial Hall on the UNC Chapel Hill campus last week. Sponsored by the UNC Institute of Politics, the 80 minutes was historical, insightful and time well spent.
Three former Governors, who led our state for 28 years, took center stage at Memorial Hall on the UNC Chapel Hill campus last week. Sponsored by the UNC Institute of Politics, the 80 minutes was historical, insightful and time well spent.
 
We have said this decade will be called the “Transformative Twenties,” so let’s explore some of those changes.
We have said this decade will be called the “Transformative Twenties,” so let’s explore some of those changes.
 
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