NC Spin Articles

What the Healthcare Verdict Means to NC

It might be some time before we know conclusively how the Supreme Court’s ruling affects our nation, the healthcare system or our citizens, but we can speak to some of the impact it will have in...    Read More

June 29, 2012

I Want to be a Post-Cynical American

George Washington’s greatest nightmare is today’s reality. As we celebrate our independence let us re-read what Washington said to the nation in his farewell address, September 19, 1796. He warned...    Read More

June 28, 2012

Medicaid: It’s Complicated

Managing Medicaid is not unlike sitting in the driver’s seat of a car without being able to steer, change speed or determine who and how many others can ride. 1.6 million North Carolina residents...    Read More

June 21, 2012


NC SPIN Jobs Survey Results

NC SPIN Jobs Survey      Question #1 Do you think government leaders in North Carolina are doing enough to help businesses create jobs? Answer Options Response Percent Yes 9.5% No 73.0% Not sure...    Read More

June 14, 2012

Two Visions: Both Right and Both Wrong

You have to give our two major candidates for governor credit. Both have their perspective of the current state of our state and each has a vision for the future. But if you are asking whose vision is...    Read More

June 14, 2012

Mr. Wachovia

The financial industry lost a champion and North Carolina a great friend when John Grimes Medlin died this week. Medlin was the gold standard of responsible and accountable capitalism, but also was an...    Read More

June 8, 2012


NC Loses a Banking Legend and Friend

NC SPIN is deeply saddened by the death of John Medlin, former Wachovia Bank CEO. Mr. Medlin will be remembered by most for Wachovia's 10-fold growth under his leadership. But for those who knew him...    Read More

June 7, 2012

Honest Brokers Needed

North Carolina’s future isn’t bright unless we can figure out how to resolve the growing partisan, polarized and pessimistic mood in our state. It is frightening to watch this paralysis that...    Read More

June 7, 2012

What Would You Say to Graduates?

If you were asked to deliver the high school commencement address what would you say to those completing this big milestone event in their lives? I’ve sat through a few graduation exercises for...    Read More

May 31, 2012


What are we going to do about it?

I like to be with smart and articulate people. Jim Brinkley, Vice Chairman of MorganStanley SmithBarney qualifies as one, so it was a pleasure to be in his company recently. The thrust of his...    Read More

May 24, 2012