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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."

Our legislature has been in session since January 30th and at last count 17 bills had been approved by both houses of the legislature and sent to Governor Cooper’s desk for approval or veto.
Our legislature has been in session since January 30th and at last count 17 bills had been approved by both houses of the legislature and sent to Governor Cooper’s desk for approval or veto.
 
I’ve been watching the emerging election for North Carolina’s Senate seat and wonder if we are seeing symptoms of a larger trend.
I’ve been watching the emerging election for North Carolina’s Senate seat and wonder if we are seeing symptoms of a larger trend.
 
My Spin by Tom Campbell
 
We are in commencement “season” and platitudes aplenty will be spoken to graduates across our state.
We are in commencement “season” and platitudes aplenty will be spoken to graduates across our state.
 
“You ain’t from around here, are you?” These words, loosely translated, were probably first uttered by Manteo and Wanchese when Walter Raleigh’s settlers first landed on our Outer Banks. What once might have been a conversation starter has now switched to abject hatred toward immigrants.
“You ain’t from around here, are you?” These words, loosely translated, were probably first uttered by Manteo and Wanchese when Walter Raleigh’s settlers first landed on our Outer Banks. What once might have been a conversation starter has now switched to abject hatred toward immigrants.
 
I’ve been listening to the “back and forth” about the planned teacher rally next Wednesday and there are good points being made by both sides.
I’ve been listening to the “back and forth” about the planned teacher rally next Wednesday and there are good points being made by both sides.
 
Christians set aside this time for self-examination, reflection, repentance and preparation for Easter. Many sacrifice by giving up something or volunteering, essentially giving themselves to others.
Christians set aside this time for self-examination, reflection, repentance and preparation for Easter. Many sacrifice by giving up something or volunteering, essentially giving themselves to others.
 
Sometimes it is hard finding truth. That's where I am regarding the UNC Board of Governors.
Sometimes it is hard finding truth. That's where I am regarding the UNC Board of Governors.
 
Nancy McFarlane is my mayor. She has led Raleigh through explosive growth, including a new train station, the purchase of Dix Park, promotion of Raleigh as an arts scene and tourist destination and recognition on many "best of" lists. Why is she stepping down?
Nancy McFarlane is my mayor. She has led Raleigh through explosive growth, including a new train station, the purchase of Dix Park, promotion of Raleigh as an arts scene and tourist destination and recognition on many "best of" lists. Why is she stepping down?
 
This weekend marks the end of a sports era. Since I was around at the beginning, I want to join others in mourning the loss of over-the-air broadcasts of ACC sports.
This weekend marks the end of a sports era. Since I was around at the beginning, I want to join others in mourning the loss of over-the-air broadcasts of ACC sports.
 
Here's a good news-bad news story that needs a happy ending. The good news is that as of January our state's unemployment rate was 3.6 percent. When you consider it was 4.5 percent last February that's cause for celebration
Here's a good news-bad news story that needs a happy ending. The good news is that as of January our state's unemployment rate was 3.6 percent. When you consider it was 4.5 percent last February that's cause for celebration
 
We've had time to digest last week's 9th District congressional hearings, so let us summarize what we learned.
We've had time to digest last week's 9th District congressional hearings, so let us summarize what we learned.
 
Do you remember the TV game show Family Feud? It was good fun as one family competes with another for cash prizes, but we all know that real life family feuds can be bitter, divisive and cause great damage.
Do you remember the TV game show Family Feud? It was good fun as one family competes with another for cash prizes, but we all know that real life family feuds can be bitter, divisive and cause great damage.
 
State political leaders have known for decades that the Department of Motor Vehicles needed to move out of its headquarters on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.
State political leaders have known for decades that the Department of Motor Vehicles needed to move out of its headquarters on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.
 
In these uncertain times, with events hurling at us so fast we don't have time to process them, this is a prayer worth repeating and ideals worth following, regardless of our faith, our politics or circumstances.
In these uncertain times, with events hurling at us so fast we don't have time to process them, this is a prayer worth repeating and ideals worth following, regardless of our faith, our politics or circumstances.
 
Candidates are lining up to run in 2020 and we've heard those running on a more liberal or "progressive" platform, as well as those espousing a more conservative agenda.
Candidates are lining up to run in 2020 and we've heard those running on a more liberal or "progressive" platform, as well as those espousing a more conservative agenda.
 
Lawmakers return to Raleigh next week for the 2019 session of the North Carolina General Assembly.
Lawmakers return to Raleigh next week for the 2019 session of the North Carolina General Assembly.
 
Imagine travelling from Raleigh to Charlotte in about 22 minutes; not by train, plane or car, but instead in a pod, transported through an almost friction-free tunnel. This concept is under experimentation right now, as nearly 1,000 learned last week at the NC Transportation Summit.
Imagine travelling from Raleigh to Charlotte in about 22 minutes; not by train, plane or car, but instead in a pod, transported through an almost friction-free tunnel. This concept is under experimentation right now, as nearly 1,000 learned last week at the NC Transportation Summit.
 
2019 was only four days old when we got the announcement the U.S. Supreme Court was going to hear arguments on North Carolina's redistricting lawsuit in March. Once again, our state will be in the political spotlight.
2019 was only four days old when we got the announcement the U.S. Supreme Court was going to hear arguments on North Carolina's redistricting lawsuit in March. Once again, our state will be in the political spotlight.
 
No self-respecting columnist passes up the obligatory prediction column the first week of the year. So here goes mine
No self-respecting columnist passes up the obligatory prediction column the first week of the year. So here goes mine
 
It was Christmas Eve 1914. World War I was in its early stages and trench warfare was the rule of the day. Soldiers on opposing sides could hear the bullets whistling overhead coming from trenches, often no more than 100 yards from theirs
It was Christmas Eve 1914. World War I was in its early stages and trench warfare was the rule of the day. Soldiers on opposing sides could hear the bullets whistling overhead coming from trenches, often no more than 100 yards from theirs
 
Have you driven around North Carolina recently? More people have decorated with outdoor lights, blowups and festive displays than we've seen in years
Have you driven around North Carolina recently? More people have decorated with outdoor lights, blowups and festive displays than we've seen in years
 
While many are fretting over the just-right Christmas present, tackling last-minute holiday details or preparing for years-end, many of North Carolina's high school seniors have the added stress of preparing applications for college
While many are fretting over the just-right Christmas present, tackling last-minute holiday details or preparing for years-end, many of North Carolina's high school seniors have the added stress of preparing applications for college
 
Back in 1897, an eight-year-old girl, prompted by naysaying friends, wrote The New York Sun wanting the truth about the existence of Santa Claus. Today that letter might be answered by apparent congressman-elect Mark Harris, confirming not only Santa's existence...
Back in 1897, an eight-year-old girl, prompted by naysaying friends, wrote The New York Sun wanting the truth about the existence of Santa Claus. Today that letter might be answered by apparent congressman-elect Mark Harris, confirming not only Santa's existence...
 
Instead of going over the river and through the woods to grandma's house we traveled east this Thanksgiving
Instead of going over the river and through the woods to grandma's house we traveled east this Thanksgiving
 
After more than a year dangling the carrot to Raleigh and other communities Amazon finally announced their choices for their HQ2 project. Once again Raleigh didn't win the proposed 50,000 jobs and $5 billion investment. Curiously, we can't find many really upset about it
After more than a year dangling the carrot to Raleigh and other communities Amazon finally announced their choices for their HQ2 project. Once again Raleigh didn't win the proposed 50,000 jobs and $5 billion investment. Curiously, we can't find many really upset about it
 
As a young boy I remember hearing the stories about that first Thanksgiving, when the Pilgrims and Indians feasted together
As a young boy I remember hearing the stories about that first Thanksgiving, when the Pilgrims and Indians feasted together
 
The 2018 midterm was one of the most interesting elections held in our state. While there wasn't the "blue wave" many had predicted, this was a change election
The 2018 midterm was one of the most interesting elections held in our state. While there wasn't the "blue wave" many had predicted, this was a change election
 
Bill Friday was right. Friday, the founding president of the 16 campus University of North Carolina System, fought with then-Governor Bob Scott in 1971 over the creation of the new system
Bill Friday was right. Friday, the founding president of the 16 campus University of North Carolina System, fought with then-Governor Bob Scott in 1971 over the creation of the new system
 
If you've ever been involved in political campaigns you know there comes a point when you have drained every ounce of energy and resources available and exhausted, you declare, "it's all over but the shouting."
If you've ever been involved in political campaigns you know there comes a point when you have drained every ounce of energy and resources available and exhausted, you declare, "it's all over but the shouting."
 
Many are saying that the November 6 elections are all about Trump, a referendum either affirming or refuting his leadership
Many are saying that the November 6 elections are all about Trump, a referendum either affirming or refuting his leadership
 
About this time each year we looked forward to receiving the Sears Wish Book. This wonderful catalogue was about three inches thick, packed with thousands of items
About this time each year we looked forward to receiving the Sears Wish Book. This wonderful catalogue was about three inches thick, packed with thousands of items
 
Nothing could be finer than things in North Carolina, according to our Republican-controlled General Assembly
Nothing could be finer than things in North Carolina, according to our Republican-controlled General Assembly
 
It happened once again with Hurricane Florence. Whenever North Carolina is in crisis - such as with storms or other catastrophes - we collectively rise to the occasion
It happened once again with Hurricane Florence. Whenever North Carolina is in crisis - such as with storms or other catastrophes - we collectively rise to the occasion
 
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