Opinion
Federalist 20: Insufficiency of Present Confederation to Preserve Union cont..
Experience is the oracle of truth; and where its responses are unequivocal, they ought to be conclusive and sacred.
Opinion
It’s no coincidence that the free thrive
America is the top destination for migrants in the world because we create an environment where people can thrive. And within our nation, NC is near the top. Does that make us the greatest place to be on earth? Pretty much.
News
Pharmaceuticals were NC’s top trade commodity in 2025
An analysis of trade data reveals that pharmaceuticals are the No. 1 trade commodity, with Mexico and China among NC's top trade partners.
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Agriculture’s $111B impact to take center stage at NC State Fair
In just a few short weeks, North Carolina’s annual state fair will kick off on October 16 and run through October 26th. This 11-day event takes place at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh and showcases the state’s No. 1 industry, agriculture, which brings in $111.1 billion annually. “The NC State Fair is a tradition that...
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‘Farmers Protection’ bill takes aim at ESG practices
A bill introduced in the NC Houe would protect farmers from financial discrimination based on ESG.
Opinion
What ESG really means: Expensive, Scarce, and Government controlled
NC should limit public pensions using ESG criteria in their investment decisions, deny new contracts between state entities and financial institutions that use ESG criteria, and lobby Congress for federal reforms limiting ESG’s impact.
Opinion
Which is wealthier: Germany or NC?
Among the European Union countries with lower GDPs per capita than North Carolina’s are Germany, the Netherlands, France, Sweden, Italy, and Spain.
News
Free-falling: Top skydivers descend on NC for USPA Nationals
Skydivers soar to new heights at Raeford's Skydive Paraclete XP, where the 2024 USPA Nationals bring together the best in the nation for a high-flying competition.
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North Carolina congressional delegation remembers D-Day
Thursday marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the day when US Armed Forces and Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, during World War II to liberate Europe from Adolph Hitler and the Nazis.
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Edenton couple uplifts tea and the American spirit at local shop
“We have really endeavored here to honor their memory and the fact that this is such a pivotal moment in history,” Laurie said. “Now we drink tea on our own terms.”
Opinion
Schools are moving to ban smart phones in class. Research suggests it’s the right move.
Psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book, “The Anxious Generation,” lays out the latest research on what constant screen time is doing to America’s youth. And the trends are very troubling. Haidt shows how mental health problems, sleep deprivation, social isolation, suicide attempts, and attention fragmentation have all spiked among youth and suggests a direct link to...
News
Mexico surpasses China in goods imported to US. What about NC?
For the first time in more than two decades, China has been knocked off the top spot when it comes to the source of goods imported to the United States. According to 2023 trade reports US imports from Mexico rose nearly 5% in 2023 to more than $475 billion, while imports from China fell 20%...
