Opinion
Anxious to be free: William Henry Singleton’s life of liberty
Singleton was born into slavery in 1830s New Bern. Whether living enslaved or free, Singleton embodied a spirit of liberty worth emulating.
Opinion
Public microschools: A necessary evolution for NC
Microschools represent an opportunity to redesign education around the needs of today’s learners. And with the public sector now leaning in, the conditions are finally aligning to make that vision sustainable at scale.
News
Election board rejects motion to prepare for federal ballot seizures
A State Election Board member raised concerns on Wednesday about the possibility of federal troops being sent to polling places in November for the General Election.
Opinion
Our rights don’t stop at the gate. Neither do threats.
For too long, military bases have effectively been treated as so-called “gun-free zones.” But the reality is that these zones are often anything but safe.
News
Cook Political Report shifts NC Senate race from toss-up to lean Democrat
Cook Political Report moved North Carolina's US Senate Race into the Democratic column after labelling it a toss-up prior.
Opinion
State isn’t prepared for bad times
NC has about 53 days worth of state spending in the bank — well below the national median of 92 days.
Opinion
Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered
It is to be remembered that the general government is not to be charged with the whole power of making and administering laws. Its jurisdiction is limited to certain enumerated objects
News
SCOTUS will be asked to take second look at NC Blackbeard case
Plaintiffs in a decade-old copyright dispute related to the recovery of pirate Blackbeard’s sunken flagship plan another appeal to the nation’s highest court.
Opinion
On tax reform, NC is at risk of being passed by other states
While still ranking as a top state for business and tax competitiveness, NC risks falling behind other states if it stands still.
News
Concord among 21 cities eyed for ICE detention sites
Concord, Cabarrus County, is among 21 cities across the US that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has either bought or plans to buy warehouses to convert into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers to house illegal immigrants.
News
4 NC cities in top 20 Southern tech hubs, Raleigh No. 3
Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte rank in the top 10 for best Southern metro cities for tech workers.
News
Federal Appeals Court rules for NC government in Blackbeard video case
A federal Appeals Court has ruled in favor of North Carolina’s state government in the decade-old copyright dispute linked to Blackbeard’s sunken flagship.
