NC Spin Articles


State economy outpaces nation again

North Carolina’s economy continues to outperform the national and regional averages — which is one reason why, the results of the gubernatorial election notwithstanding, the state’s policy...    Read More

by John Hood   |   December 16, 2016



McCrory failed to be leader for all

Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, December 9, 2016. So there’s a changing of the guard in the governor’s mansion. The question now is, will it mean anything? After a nearly monthlong battle...    Read More

December 9, 2016

Helping storm victims - or politicians?

Will next week’s legislative session be about hurricane and fire relief – or political relief? Will the legislature help people who lost loved ones, homes and property – or help Republicans who...    Read More

December 9, 2016

Warning: Rumors ahead

On Election Day Republicans lost their majority on the State Supreme Court, but this morning the newspaper reported – when the General Assembly returns to town next week – Republicans may try to...    Read More

December 9, 2016


Cooper was right to work on transition

Critics of Governor-elect Roy Cooper’s officially getting his transition underway before the results of a very closely contested race were certified are as unfair as are those who have criticized...    Read More

by Phil Kirk   |   December 9, 2016


'Strong surge' in optimism by business execs

A new survey of finance executives finds a "strong surge in optimism" following the election of Donald Trump as president. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants report, which was...    Read More

December 9, 2016