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NC faces demographic shift as US birth rate hits record low

The US birth rate reached a new recent low in 2025, even while data for NC showed a similar though less severe decline, with implications for the economy and public education.

Federalist 15: Insufficiency of Present Confederation to Preserve Union

Each State, yielding to the persuasive voice of immediate interest or convenience, has successively withdrawn its support, till the frail and tottering edifice seems ready to fall upon our heads, and to crush us beneath its ruins.

Challenger Ager takes early lead in NC-11 fundraising over Edwards

NC-11 incumbent US Rep. Chuck Edwards trails Democratic challenger Jamie Ager in fundraising, according to Q1 reports.

After panel report, Stein calls for legalizing recreational marijuana

Stein says NC's "unregulated cannabis market today is the Wild West and is crying for order." The legislature remains skeptical of legalization as an answer.