Opinion
Data centers are good, actually
Those that give in to fear and shut the doors to data centers, like others did with nuclear power in the past, are likely to miss out on major economic opportunities.
News
Durham energy firm files bankruptcy after $1.1B FERC fraud order
The Durham company was built by members of a prominent Democratic donor family that has given at least $886,526 to North Carolina Democrats.
Opinion
World Cup visitors remind us, 250 years later, America is still great
As our 250th anniversary approaches (two weeks from tomorrow!), this is a perfect reminder just how fortunate we are to live in this country and to never take it for granted.
Opinion
Trump tariffs look a lot like central planning
In a free society, it is not the president’s — nor government’s — role forcibly to direct the labor market and production output to their desired outcomes. That’s what big-government central planning looks like.
News
Lawmakers prepare for era of subscription car feature
Industry experts say that some manufacturers are looking to offer some tech features at a monthly cost after the initial sale or trial, similar to an OnStar subscription.
News
Outcry over discussion of NC State Health Plan raising costs to employees
Despite the differing opinions at Friday’s NC State Health Plan (SHP) Board of Trustees meeting, one thing was certain: The plan will become insolvent over the next two years if premiums or deductibles aren't increased, according to SHP officials.
Opinion
Is NC the worst state for workers? Hardly.
The fact that both businesses and workers are flocking to "best for business" states and fleeing "best for workers" ones is a major hint on which metric matters more.
Opinion
Recession: Not if, but when?
It would be prudent for policymakers in the General Assembly to begin formulating policy solutions to address a forthcoming recession.
News
Trump and Vance talk national security at Asheboro rally
Former President Donald Trump and his vice-presidential candidate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, were in Asheboro Wednesday at Trump’s first outdoor rally since his assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, last month.
News
‘We’re losing ground,’ says Tillis at opioid roundtable in Wilmington
North Carolina ranks number 6 in total drug overdose deaths, with New Hanover County being three times the national average.
News
13% of NC voters say they skip meals to save money
A new poll of 800 registered North Carolina voters found hunger and inflation is hitting families hard.
News
Sowing Resilience Heroes: Kamren Lewis, UNCP Food Pantry
Kamren Lewis talks about food insecurity amongst college studentes.
