The word adage comes from the Latin adagium, meaning “a saying” or “proverb.” It entered the English language in the 14th century through Old French. Adages were widely used in ancient Roman and Greek ...

I’m sorry to read that your correspondent Bob Watson took exception to my recent evidence at the Scottish Parliament, but to describe Hayley Valentine (Director, BBC Scotland) and me as “corporate ...

7. The county board of commissioners voted this year to increase the Wake County Public School System budget by $40 million, which fell short of the school system’s stated need by about $20 million.