Municipal sewage systems jettisoned tens of millions of gallons of untreated human waste into Hurricane Florence floodwaters, dwarfing the hog manure lagoon discharges state and national media cited... Read More
North Carolina’s 2018 election cycle may be considered a “blue moon” — but Democrats aren’t just standing around without a dream in their hearts. They dream of a sweeping victory this year... Read More
The most recent HPU Poll finds that about half (47 percent) of those surveyed say they have had a flu shot within the past 12 months. The HPU Poll reported a similar finding a year ago, when... Read More
As the remnants of Hurricane Michael enter North Carolina and the state experiences its second major storm in a month, a new Elon University Poll explores how threats to coastal communities and... Read More
Many rural counties in the United States—including those in North Carolina—are on life support. They are struggling with shrinking and aging populations, shuttered businesses, disappearing job... Read More
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, October 7, 2018, reprinted in Wilson Daily Times. A decade ago, a plan to widen Interstate 95 in North Carolina, and pay for the work with tolls, stoked an angry... Read More
The UNC Board of Governors is changing the process by which it selects chancellors for UNC system schools, opting for a process that’s more confidential and includes more rigorous background checks... Read More
Last week, Civitas President Donald Bryson participated in a debate on the merits of the voter ID constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot this fall. The debate was the second of the four... Read More
After a natural disaster, most people strive to restore their normal lives. But, in some cases, the return to normal might not be the best option. A particular challenge for those leading the recovery... Read More
While we await the estimates of the full economic impact of Hurricane Florence — a number likely to total in the billions and to exceed Hurricane Matthew just two years ago — it is clear that the... Read More
