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NC-11 ratings shift towards Democrats amid Edwards ethics probe
NC-11's rating shifts in favor of Democrats, as Edwards, caught up in an ethics investigation, faces a strong Democratic challenger in the fall.
News
NC auditor to oversee Charlotte’s $650M stadium renovation
Part of the iconic Charlotte skyline, the stadium is home to the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Football Club, and hosts over 40 ticketed events annually.
Opinion
The harmonic 2024 duet of the RNC and MAGA
While a lot of inputs lead to these results, don't underestimate the harmonic effect produced by the RNC and the Trump campaign seamlessly singing from the same song book.
Opinion
What can be, unburdened by what has been
Like the France of the Olympic opening ceremony, Harris wants to recreate herself anew, forgetting the inconvenient past in favor of the radical future.
Opinion
Why is Charlotte so violent?
If we want North Carolina to remain a top state for business, and Charlotte to retain the title of “Wall Street of the South,” taking care of our crime problem is the top priority.
Opinion
News consumers deserve better than automated click bait
Baiting someone to click on an irrelevant article may be a small victory, but it's a bad long-term strategy. Because some of the those who click may never click again.
Opinion
Protecting the homeland starts at home
When asked what the biggest issue is influencing their voting decisions this election year, more voters across North Carolina chose “immigration” than any other option, even over the ever-relevant economy, according to a recent Carolina Journal poll. It’s an understandable area for concern; illegal immigration through our nation’s southern border has skyrocketed in the last...
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Destin Hall likely to become next NC House Speaker
Two top North Carolina House Speaker contenders have dropped out to endorse Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, in a move likely to unite most House Republicans. Axios first reported the news. Reps. John Bell, R-Wayne, and Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, will be backing the current Rules Chairman to replace outgoing House Speaker Tim Moore, who is widely...
Opinion
Cooper’s plan to block tax cuts would make NC less competitive
Governor Roy Cooper’s new proposed budget for fiscal years 2023-2025 is a tone-deaf proposal for North Carolina’s tax code. Instead of continuing with the tax decreases that were already signed into law in a previous budget, Cooper is proposing that we freeze the tax rate at the current 4.75%. Cooper’s reasoning is that further tax...
Opinion
News & Observer gets it wrong on taxes
Raleigh News & Observer editor Ned Barnett continues to be of the belief that what ails North Carolina is a state government that is too small. In his Jan. 29 editorial, he expresses frustration that hard-working North Carolinians are keeping too much of their money. Claiming that “excessive tax cuts” over the past several years...
Opinion
Access is key in Medicaid fight
Republicans believe their decade long reforms to Medicaid have made the program more manageable. They now think Congress is locked in to paying for 90% of the program in perpetuity. However, there are challenges to enacting Medicaid Expansion even though the Governor and both GOP leaders in the State House and State Senate now agree in principle on Medicaid expansion.
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Axios buys Charlotte Agenda in $5 million deal, reports say
Digital media company Axios has bought the Charlotte Agenda. The acquisition is part of Axios‘ recently announced plan to expand into local markets, the Business Journals reported, referencing a story from The New York Times. The deal is for about $5 million, the Times reports. The online-only Agenda will be called Axios Charlotte, reports on...
