News
Why we eat collard greens and black eyed peas to ring in the new year
Collard Greens and black-eyed peas are eaten on New Year's Day in the South, as they are believed to bring wealth, health, luck, and prosperity.
Opinion
New US Postal Service rule could affect tax deductions
A donor who signs and mails a check in late December, but has it postmarked in January, would not have their donation approved for a 2025 tax deduction.
News
NC’s military base becomes questionable connection between New Year’s attackers
Both attacks were carried out by Americans with not just connections to the US Military but ties to the Fort Bragg base in Fayetteville. Both men served on the base in the Army at different times, and they also both served in Afghanistan in 2009, but there is no sign that they served in the same unit or province, according to reports circulating.
News
Stein sworn in as 76th governor of North Carolina
On New Year's Day, Josh Stein was sworn in as the 76th Governor of North Carolina during a ceremony at the historic Capitol in Raleigh. On Thursday, his first full day in office, Stein is reportedly visiting Asheville for an announcement of his first executive order regarding Hurricane Helene recovery.
Opinion
Lawsuit would require state Supreme Court reversal on ‘fair’ elections
A former member of the state's highest court is challenging a 10-month-old ruling from that court on the issue of electoral redistricting.
Opinion
Forthcoming ‘fair’ elections lawsuit is unlikely to jibe with court precedent
A former state Supreme Court justice promises a lawsuit tied to the concept of "fair" elections. State and federal courts have ruled out that type of suit in redistricting cases.
Opinion
New NC Supreme Court’s impact will extend beyond what we can see
The new N.C. Supreme Court could have its greatest impact by discouraging politically motivated lawsuits.
Opinion
Carolina Journal housekeeping
On the night before the night before Christmas, not a creature was stirring in the political house, so now seems the time to mention some housekeeping items regarding Carolina Journal and invite your comments and suggestions.
Opinion
Have a County Commissioner Christmas
Selections include: "Wreck the malls," "Go, blow it out your eardrum," "I saw Commies taxing Santa Claus," "Grandma got run over by a tax hike," and many more!
Opinion
Bush v. Gore, Once More
Snowbound and need a little reading material? Check out a new, comprehensive account of the election process and legal issues raised by the Florida election controversy of 2000.
