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Opinion

Wrong, Mr. Stephens. I do not overlook exceptional students, like my own

In response to a recent Carolina Journal opinion piece written by Glen Stephens, who acknowledges the poor record of North Carolina’s services to its academically and physically challenged students, let me say, I share your frustration. I have a child with developmental and academic challenges. Public schools could not accommodate my child’s unique learning needs,...

Michele Morrow
News

Bad for business? NC Chamber bemoans primary winners Morrow, Farley

North Carolina’s economy has been growing by leaps and bounds in recent years, earning it the moniker of “The Best State to do Business” two years in a row (2022 & 2023) by CNBC, among other accolades. But, with recent GOP primary election winners, Michelle Morrow for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction and Luke Farley for NC Commissioner of Labor, the North Carolina Chamber fears that the state’s crown may be tarnished if they and others win in the General Election.

Theresa Opeka
Opinion

Superintendent races draw five candidates

Of the 10 executive offices that make up North Carolina’s Council of State, half will be open seats in the 2024 elections. That is, there’ll be no incumbents. The politicians currently in those offices are leaving, either to retire or to run for something else. Catherine Truitt, the current state superintendent of public instruction, isn’t...

John Hood