News
Monroe Mayor Burns files for 2028 NC governor’s race
As voters look toward November’s general election, Monroe Mayor Robert Burns has his sights set further ahead on 2028.
News
Anson Board of Elections alleges years of mismanagement by director
The NCSBE executive director Sam Hayes will now decide whether the documented allegations merit the removal of Melton, Anson County’s elections director.
Opinion
Racist sheriff, fake resignations, and greenouts: outrageous stories of the week
This week, the slow-motion trainwreck at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office may have finally ended, as the embattled sheriff decided he’d had enough and resigned. Jody Greene had been under scrutiny and pressure to step down over comments he made in a recorded phone call where he stated he wanted an underling to fire all...
Opinion
The Disney Company is now unjust
Editor’s note: This piece originally published in The American Spectator and is reprinted below in its entirety. Walt Disney established the Disney Company in 1923 for the sole purpose of entertaining children with fun-loving characters. It is one of the most iconic companies in the world, loved by most families. Disney’s theme parks are an...
Opinion
Kelly Daughtry takes fire over donations to Democrats
Editor’s note: This story has been updated. Johnston County attorney Kelly Daughtry, a Smithfield Republican, made a big splash when she announced she would seed her own campaign for the new 13th Congressional District with $2 million of her own money. Daughtry is the daughter of Leo Daughtry, a former member of the state House...
Opinion
Cawthorn still taking heat for Russia comments
U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, N.C.-11th District, is finding himself on the receiving end of brutal criticism after his recent comments about Russia. Carolina Journal recently reported that Cawthorn is facing tough questions on attendance, driving, and Russia, which invaded Ukraine about three weeks ago. Now there’s more. According to The Associated Press, Cawthorn “offered a...
Opinion
Lee County school board member stands tall against protest backlash
She is tiny in frame, only 4 feet, 8 inches tall, but Sherry-Lynn Womack, a Lee County School board member who is starting her second term, is standing tall against a liberal driven backlash for exercising her First Amendment rights. Womack attended the Jan. 6, 2021 Trump rally in Washington, D.C. Womack, a retired Lt....
Opinion
Steady budgets win fiscal race
When a recession comes, North Carolina won’t have to resort to panicky cuts or costly tax increases, thanks to a disciplined approach to spending and saving taxpayers' money.
Opinion
Poverty Center’s Demise Is UNC’s Gain
Started as a way to help John Edwards prepare for a Democratic presidential campaign, the controversial center compiled a paltry record over a decade of existence.
Opinion
Facts unimportant if you want to smear Limbaugh
Where the media are concerned, it’s long been understood that you don’t need to let the facts deter you from taking a swipe at radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh.
Opinion
Standards allow Edwards’ bloggers a pass
The standards of journalism and of civilized society don’t allow general circulation newspapers or broadcast media outlets to convey the level of obscenity, malevolence and bigotry.
Opinion
John Kerry
Veterans Day, the day on which America honors the sacrifices of its military men and women, falls on Nov. 11, only four days after Election Day. As one who served during wartime, I personally would like to thank Sen. John F. Kerry of Massachusetts for expressing his opinion of our servicemen and women in time for veterans to remember it when they go to the polls.
