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250 years of Independence: a Fourth of July Celebration Guide

Carolina Journal and the John Locke Foundation are tracing North Carolina’s bold and often overlooked role in America’s fight for independence — from the Edenton Tea Party to the the Mecklenburg Declaration and beyond. Through its NC 250 project, Locke brings those stories back to life. Now, the countdown gives way to the main event:...

Codey Snipes

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Flashback: NC’s Easter Monday tradition forged on the baseball diamond

On Good Friday state offices were closed in North Carolina for Holy Week, along with 10 other states. However, that has not always been the case in North Carolina. The Monday after Easter — rather than Good Friday — was a legal holiday in North Carolina for 52 years, and for many years before by...

Dallas Woodhouse
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NC receives record $52.9 million federal grant to support charter schools

NC charter schools are poised to benefit from a $52.9 federal grant. The NC Grow grant aims to expand high-quality charter options, strengthen governance and financial management, and support innovative remote learning programs.

David N. Bass