News
New aluminum incentive plan faces analyst skepticism
Companies investing in aluminum smelters in the US incentivized by President Trump.
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
Base supports Trump’s foreign policy, some critique China strategy
Nine months in, experts assess Trump's foreign policy approach, in light of polling showing overall support for his approach, China is highlighted as a high threat to national security.
News
State leaders visit Asia to promote NC economy
State leaders, including Gov. Josh Stein and Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, have recently traveled to Asia to make the case for why global companies should invest in NC.
Opinion
Can Democrats rebrand from ‘woke’?
Democrats will have to do more than just set aside the "woke" agenda. They will also have to find some issues that the voters care about and convince those voters that they are the ones to champion them.
News
Battle over DEI in public schools moves to NC House
A bill aimed to curb the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda in North Carolina public schools is on the move in the NC House this week.
News
China cuts back on major NC exports
In latest trade-war move, China slashes pork and soybean exports, directly impacting NC farmers.
Opinion
Senator Tillis speaks truth on Ukraine
There is room for reasonable debate about how the United States should respond to the current Russo-Ukrainian War and other challenges to our longstanding interests and alliances in Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, and elsewhere. Our leaders must allocate scarce resources across multiple priorities. But no defensible foreign policy, no coherent strategy for advancing...
Opinion
North Carolina should prepare for cuts
We have already entered a new Cold War with a new Axis, and policymakers inside and outside Washington need to understand fully its implications.
News
Cooper, NC House members talk about North Carolina’s future
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper issued a warning at last week’s North Carolina Press Association Convention in Raleigh about the future of the state’s economy.
News
UPDATE: Women’s boxing controversy in Paris Olympics
A Cherokee County woman who has become an advocate for fairness in women’s sports is condemning the 2024 Paris Olympics for allowing biological men to compete in women’s boxing.
News
Knott campaign targeted by photoshopped campaign ads
Brad Knott's campaign target by fake ads generated by AI.
