Opinion
The most expensive paint job in CMS
The deeper harm in these cases is not the legal fees and settlements. It is the message sent to students that expressing their beliefs can make them a target of the government.
Opinion
NC bill blurs AI policy, social media rules
I’m not saying government should stand by and do nothing, but we should certainly be wary of creating broad new authorities for state government without clear evidence that the benefits outweigh the costs.
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Monroe Mayor Burns files for 2028 NC governor’s race
As voters look toward November’s general election, Monroe Mayor Robert Burns has his sights set further ahead on 2028.
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Former Wake Forest athletic trainer drops libel suit against Harrigan
A former Wake Forest University athletic trainer has dropped her libel suit against US Rep. Pat Harrigan.
Opinion
When tensions are high, debate, don’t isolate
American college students are carving out their own spaces to burrow in as the chaos rages on. But to effect meaningful change, we must face it head-on instead of hiding in foxholes.
Opinion
But how do you know?
Sadly, many conservatives have exchanged healthy skepticism for conspiracy lunacy. We've tossed out the old experts and installed even less credible ones.
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US attorney seeks dismissal of libel suit against Harrigan
The US attorney for North Carolina’s Middle District is taking steps to get a recent libel lawsuit against US Rep. Pat Harrigan dismissed.
Opinion
NC leaders set sights on mental health and public safety
Many of North Carolina's leaders, from both parties, are seeing a connection between violence and mental health, and are trying to find ways to prevent future tragedies.
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Vance visits Concord to call for law and order, honors police
The vice president's visit came two weeks after the assassination of Charlie Kirk and one day after the NC General Assembly passed “Iryna’s Law."
Opinion
Charlie Kirk’s killing is a warning: Free speech or fear
Charlie Kirk’s death must not become just another data point in America’s spiral. When violence replaces debate, we don’t just lose civility — we lose democracy itself.
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NC House passes Political Terrorism Prevention Act
On Sept. 23, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed the Political Terrorism Prevention Act (SB 13) in a 105–6 vote. The bill advanced quickly after being introduced in the House earlier that day. The legislation was introduced in response to the shooting death of conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk,...
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House weighs political terrorism bill following Kirk assassination
Senate Bill 13 defines politically motivated violence as any criminal offense committed against an individual because of their political beliefs.
