It finally happened:
Two of North Carolina's leading political analysts, Michael Bitzer and Chris Cooper, help explain why unaffiliated voters are now the largest group in our state. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Why Carolinians liked strong legislatures
North Carolinians have developed governmental institutions and traditions that favor legislative over executive power, statewide consistency over local sovereignty, and fiscal solvency over grandiose plans. Read More
Will agribusiness be a dynamic future industry?
The annual impact of agriculture is now approaching $100 billion. Many futurists believe it will be a dynamic leader in our future economy. Read More
South Carolina physician: This is why we have COVID vaccine mandates for pubic servants
Doctors, firefighters, EMTs and medical personnel are public servants. How can they do no harm if they don't make every effort to prevent medical infection? Read More
2021 County Population Estimates are out: What you need to know
73 counties grew in the 15 months following the 2020 census. Most were in coastal counties or Triangle suburbs. Read More
Most North Carolinians support Sanctions against Russia
Events involving foreign affairs often fail to attract attention or generate concern among the general public, but that's not the case regarding Russia's attack on Ukraine. Read More
WakeEd Partnership’s latest initiative making an impact on students in the classroom
Teachers typically spend about $500 per year out of their own pockets. This innovation provides them a store where they shop for free. Read More
Biden administration will auction 110,000 acres off NC coast for wind energy
After the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management declared that the project would "not significantly impact the environment" the government will lease more than 110,000 acres for wind energy. Read More
College majors vary widely in cost
Lawmakers and administrators need to pay more attention to the full cost - not just the net price - of obtaining a college degree. Read More
N.C. has waited too long for every child to have access to a sound basic education
School districts don't ask for more money just for the sake of having more money. Addressing our needs requires investments - and means more funding. Read More
