North Carolina's only remaining Freedmen's schoolhouse, a significant landmark in African American history to be dedicated June 19.
As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, North Carolina is taking steps to ensure the milestone is commemorated with purpose, education, and pride.
There is no justification for compelling state taxpayers to subsidize the preservation of historic properties in particular cities or towns.
State government should not be in the business of giving special favors to developers in the form of targeted tax credits, for historic preservation or any other purpose.
The public is better served when spending is clearly spelled out in annual budget documents, where it can be evaluated against alternative uses of the dollar.
Compulsory historic preservation resembles other government programs in a basic sense: it involves a group with political power seeking to receive benefits without paying the cost.
The Currituck Beach Lighthouse is back in the news after a long and bitter fight on the Outer Banks and in Washington. The latest controversy reflects poorly on both sides.
The downtown is dying, people say, because it has simply become too popular. Welcome to the topsy-turvy world of city planning and economic development, Lowcountry style.
North Carolina should be a national leader in working to preserve the historic places, issues, characters, and artifacts that tell the story of American freedom.
