Counties to watch in the 2024 General Election
Six counties are in the list of swing counties to watch. If you narrow the list to one, spend some time in New Hanover. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Will energy mandates work?
The last great energy transformation, from horse power to vehicle power, occurred with very little governmental guidance or support. Are they necessary for our shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy? Read More
Diversity, equity and Lee Greenwood
Why does DEI scare conservatives so much that they tightly clutch on to their new Trump “bibles”? Read More
Go scan yourself
The TSA is experimenting with a new system that has disaster written all over it - self-scan security. Read More
No silver bullet for school woes
Unfortunately, far too many political discussions of education reform turn into debates about how best to cast silver bullets. Read More
Hoops joy - and fear
This year sports has taken us to the highest highs. Sixty years ago gambling took us to the lowest of lows. Read More
A simple question
If someone had told us to stop and make peace in World War II would we have stopped? Read More
Lack of mental health services is spurring a ‘capacity crisis’ in NC jails
Those waiting while in jail may have to wait longer than 300 days to get a bed for mental health treatment. Read More
Speedy trial case demonstrates divide within North Carolina’s highest court
How long is too long to wait for a court trial? Read More
Privacy and the Princess
People in high places in society, politics, theater, sports, movies, and royalty live in fishbowls. Apparently, first amendment rights are more valued than privacy. Read More
