Businesses need space to grow
I write today in praise of state employees who work in North Carolina’s regulatory agencies. Because of their due diligence, our state’s business climate is steadily improving — and North... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Iconic NC conservative: Why I've changed my mind on the death penalty
I’ve always been known as a tough-on-crime, pro-law enforcement individual, and I still am. During my years as a North Carolina State Senator, I vigorously advocated for the death penalty. As a... Read More
Winston-Salem NPR affiliate tells nation all about rural NC
Mainstream media coverage of the HB2 “transgender bathroom” bill, both statewide and nationally, has predictably reflected the far-left slant that is produced by journalism schools, and not... Read More
Treasurer's race a toss-up
North Carolina Treasurer Race: Dan Blue III (D) vs. Dale Folwell (R) Janet Cowell’s announcement that she was retiring from the State Treasurer position was a big surprise for observers of North... Read More
I fought for Civil Rights. It is offensive to compare it with the Transgender fight
Let us be clear: HB2 cannot be compared to the injustice of Jim Crow. In fact, it is insulting to liken African Americans’ continuing struggle for equality in America to the liberals’ attempt to... Read More
Teachers win a little, not enough, in House budget
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, May 20, 2106. It almost seems too easy. Despite all the acrimony in Raleigh these days, the N.C. House made a smooth, fast and largely bipartisan pass through the... Read More
North Carolina may be where Republican dreams go to die
Ohio and Florida. Florida and Ohio. What a pair of election-year divas, always preening for the pundits. Enough. There are other comely swing states on the stage. Let’s gawk at North Carolina. If... Read More
Franklin Graham's double standard on boycotts
So Franklin Graham is outraged at New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio for suggesting others follow his lead and not dine at the local Chick-fil-A. Franklin, son of Billy, says the mayor is being... Read More
Highway patrol chase policies need a second look
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, May 18, 2016. Make no mistake about it -- Shaun R.J. Murdock, 38, lost his life because of the brazen and reckless actions of 26-year-old Eduard Patrick. Patrick was... Read More
House passes budget on crucial vote with broad bipartisan support
The N.C. House on Wednesday gave its initial approval to the state’s $22.2 billion General Fund budget that includes a middle-class tax break along with a modest boost in salaries for state... Read More
