Carolinians helped shape comic culture
Much of our pop culture bears the unmistakable imprint of the previous century and a lot of it came from Carolinians. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Does Michael Whatley have a path to victory?
Whatley is the Trumper in full, trying to ride the magic carpet of MAGA up the marble steps of the Capitol. Read More
Celebrating the late birthday of NC women’s right to vote
35 states had already accepted the constitutional amendment before North Carolina did so in 1971. Read More
Pier fishing with my dad
Wonderful memories of days with a boy and his dad spending precious time together. Read More
Before we sign away WakeMed to Atrium, these questions need answers
Before approvals are given the bar for approval must be high, the commitments must be legally binding, and the process must be transparent. Read More
This time it was personal: Cooper and the left’s dangerous vitriol
Has media tolerance for increasingly bombastic and threatening political language has reached its limit? Read More
A beautiful day indeed
Our neighbors recently brought lawn chairs and spent two hours laughing, catching up, eating, and building community. Read More
Pay for jobs, not long searches
As of 2025, North Carolina had more than $5 billion in its Unemployment Insurance trust fund, well above those of peer states. Read More
Carla, Carla, Carla
Only 21.8 percent of Democrats voted for Representative Carla Cunningham in the March primary. Read More
Berger likely to set good example in final year as Senate leader
Berger is unlikely to focus on dropping political bombs on his way out. Read More
