The Paper’s Columnists The time I got run over — and kept walking By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media Apr 8, 2026 The esteemed Editor Emeritus Bill Poteat reflects on the lessons learned while walking to and from school each day.Â
+2 The Paper’s Columnists Song sung true: Why Neil Diamond still sings to my soul By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media Feb 28, 2026 The esteemed editor emeritus was inspired by the film "Song Sung Blue" to go on record with his Top 10 Neil Diamond tunes.Â
Community News The Rev. Alicia Connelly on leadership and resilience By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media Feb 15, 2026 Burke County NAACP President Alicia Connelly talks about her heritage and her priorities.Â
Community News The Rev. Alicia Connelly on leadership and resilience By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media Feb 14, 2026 Burke County NAACP President Alicia Connelly talks about her heritage and her priorities.Â
+2 The Paper’s Columnists From balancing checkbooks to balancing life By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media Jan 17, 2026 The esteemed emeritus takes a wistful look back at a high school class that influenced his life.Â
Drexel Drexel Mega Reunion planned for Oct. 3-5 By DAN K. HOYLE For The Paper Aug 20, 2025 Dan Hoyle previews the schedule for the Drexel High Schools and Community Mega Reunion, coming up the first weekend in October.Â
+2 Drexel Editor's Pick Long-time Drexel residents work to turn one of the town's oldest buildings into a museum By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media May 29, 2025 Not much is left of what used to be an old five-and-dime store in downtown Drexel. Remnants of flooring, rugged walls, and no roofing contrast…
