The most insane election any of us can remember is in the books now (we hope), and it’s a good time to take stock of the fact that most of our lives don’t revolve around the question of who occupies the White House. The people who make America great are the unsung heroes — extraordinary people like Ralph Speas, whose fascinating life is chronicled by Editor in Chief Brian Clarey in this week’s Triad City Beat feature story.
NEWS
• Forsyth voters retain local incumbents in topsy-turvy national election
OPINION
• Editorial: What comes next for the GOP
• It Just Might Work: End loose-leaf pickup
• Editor’s Notebook: On election eve, considering the source
COLUMNS
• Citizen Green: A black history that demands engagement
• Sportsball: Stingers for the Swarm
• Triaditude Adjustment: Mean girls suck
CULTURE
• Food: Antojitos las Delicias delights with tacos, more uncommon finds
• Barstool: Last call
• Music: Totally Slow, Bronzed Chorus celebrate new releases
• Art: Sweeney exposes the truth behind childhood lies
Triad City Beat This Week comes out every Wednesday with links to stories in that week’s paper.
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