Carolina Journal
Volume 19, Number 2 - February 2010

Table of Contents:

On the Cover:

  • Inquiries take toll on Easley team
  • SBI brought in to investigate Duplin schools' money matters
  • State raises new charter school barriers

North Carolina:

  • Lawmaker calls for offshore drilling, end to global warming panel, Page 5
  • Bail agents spar with government system, Page 6
  • N.C. Briefs, Page 6
  • Taxing online travel services next revenue grab? Page 9

Education:

  • Wake schools release checking account numbers of resident, Page 10
  • Terry Stoops commentary: Slither to the top, Page 10
  • 'Mystery meat' could become reality in N.C. school districts, Page 11
  • Could California school reforms eventually reach N.C.? Page 12

Higher Education:

  • Seven years, six scandals in UNC system, Page 13
  • Campus Briefs, Page 13
  • In refreshing changes, NCSU showcases faculty, students, Page 14
  • Jane Shaw commentary: Do what I say, not what I do, Page 14
  • Issues in Higher Education: UNC can improve grad rates without handholding programs, Page 15

Local Government:

  • E-mails outline roles in Yadkin jail issue, Page 16
  • Town and County, Page 16
  • Ruling gives exclusive vid poker rights to Cherokees, Page 17
  • Michael Lowrey commentary: An appeals court gift to homeowners, Page 17
  • Durham to begin using staff again to monitor construction, Page 18
  • Local Innovation Bulletin Board, Page 18
  • Tax-funded redevelopment alive and kicking in Greensboro, Page 19

The Learning Curve:

  • Movie review: 'Holmes" movie not worthy of Conan Doyle canon, Page 20
  • From the Liberty Library, Page 20
  • Troy Kickler commentary: N.C. farm boy Malcolm P. McLean revolutionized shipping, Page 21
  • Book review: Griswold: Trade not job-loss culprit, Page 22
  • Short Takes on Culture, Page 22
  • Book review: Paul Johnson's Churchill concise, enjoyable, and a joy to read, Page 23

Opinion:

  • Editorial: What next for Easley? Page 24
  • Donna Martinez commentary: If this is oppression, it's fine by me, Page 24
  • John Hood commentary: A farce playing in Garner, Page 25
  • Editorial: Wake school blunder, Page 25
  • Editorial: Road progress, Page 25
  • Michael Walden commentary: Innovation is the key to prosperity, Page 26
  • Editorial Briefs, Page 26
  • Andy Taylor commentary: Most important Republican since Reagan, Page 27
  • Marc Rotterman commentary: Can GOP capitalize on 'Mass. Miracle'? Page 27

Parting Shot:

  • Financier seeks to compete with Pedro's I-95 empire (a CJ parody), Page 28

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