Opinion
When Cherokees made a fateful choice
The American Revolution was actually an epic sprawling across multiple decades, regions, peoples, and political factions.
News
Go tell it on the mountain: Folklorist dishes on Appalachian Easter
Tipper Pressley has dedicated the past 18 years to archiving the unique customs of mountainfolk and sharing them with an ever-growing audience.
Opinion
The White Christmas no one wanted
Two hundred and fifty years ago this week, thousands of Carolinians were trudging through deep snow. They weren’t in search of Christmas trees, or heading over the river and through the woods to their grandmothers’ houses for holiday feasting. These were Patriot militiamen, from both Carolinas, hunting for Tories in modern-day Greenville County, South Carolina....
Opinion
North Carolinians join the first battle
It was 250 years ago this week that North Carolinians fought in their first formal battle for American independence. But they didn’t fight it in North Carolina — and they didn’t fight British redcoats. As of late 1775, the Continental Army under George Washington was still besieging the primary British army up in Boston. Other...
News
Tillis asks Bondi to investigate Cherokee marijuana operation
US Sen. Thom Tillis asked US Attorney General Pam Bondi to look into the Eastern Band of the Cherokee potentially marketing marijuana to children, and transporting it outside of their western NC reservation, a violation of federal law.
Opinion
Folk school operates a time machine
Olive Campbell said, “education should not discredit” the “humble tasks of farm, shop and home.” It should link “the culture of toil and culture of books."
Opinion
Germans played role in Carolina revolt
It is estimated that by the eve of the Revolutionary era, as much as 30% of North Carolina’s population was German. Many played key roles in the ensuing war.
Opinion
Neutrality at government sites doesn’t threaten free speech. It protects it.
On topics of current debate, having government buildings be a neutral space ensures an environment of free speech, where both left and right feel they are welcome to express their views.
News
Stein announces $30 million small business grant program for Helene-affected businesses
Gov. Josh Stein announced a new $30 million small business grant program on Friday that will help small businesses in western North Carolina struggling to recover after Hurricane Helene. He made the announcement at the Boone Chamber of Commerce. “Small businesses are the heart of western North Carolina and need our support to get through...
Opinion
How NC makes American Thanksgivings possible
From North Carolina’s turkeys and hogs to its cornfields and sweet potatoes, North Carolina is an essential part of what makes American Thanksgiving happen each year.
News
Budd, Tillis raise concerns over planned Cherokee marijuana superstore
As the days grow closer to the opening of a Cherokee Indian-planned marijuana superstore in western North Carolina, the state’s Republican U.S. senators have questions about how communities in the state will be kept safe.
Opinion
North Carolina song evokes wonder
One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs you’ll ever hear at Christmastime originated right here in North Carolina. John Jacob Niles was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1892. At the age of 18, he got a job with the Burroughs Adding Machine Company, selling the hand-cranked devices to businesses and schools. While visiting his customers,...
