Balanced Debate For The Old North State.

My Spin by Tom Campbell

Public dollars to "segregation academies"

The formation of and operation of a private school could be a scammer’s dream come true, because there is so little transparency or accountability in order to get public funds. Read More

8:04 a.m. Thursday

He told us so

With Mr. Trump’s talk about a possible third term, and half of America supporting him, he may rule America from now on.    Read More

by Lib Campbell   |   7:57 a.m. Thursday


The job hasn't changed

Now that Trump is being returned to the presidency, reporters and opinion writers must be clear, the job may be harder, but we should not be intimidated.    Read More

by Cash Michaels   |   November 27, 2024






Mandate?

Was the 1.5 percent margin Trump received a mandate or merely an opportunity?    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   November 27, 2024









A cruel war

When freedom of speech gives license to bad actors, we have lost the spirit of free speech.    Read More

by Lib Campbell   |   November 21, 2024












Been thinking about severe weather

We have never had to replace miles of paved roads that were once Native American trading trails, never had to prove clear title to properties that have been passed down on scraps of paper and we don’t have mountain building codes designed for six feet of water in the streets of Asheville and Boone.    Read More

by Joe Mavretic   |   November 21, 2024