End North Carolina’s franchise tax to spur growth
North Carolina is one of only 15 states that still impose a franchise tax, a yearly tax on any business’s net worth, based on its assets minus liabilities, Read More
NC Spin Articles
Who is the most famous North Carolinian today?
A man who grew up in the "sticks" of Granville County was the man most responsible for leading us to the moon. Read More
Finding a genius
Trump thinks he has found a genius to whip the next plague: Bobby Kennedy. Read More
Inaugural punch
Governor Stein will set a common ground with Republicans, but he should state they are the greatest threat facing North Carolina. Read More
What does it take to get ahead?
‘getMy parents’ definition for getting ahead was not getting rich, but meant earning enough to support yourself and dependents without substantial debt. Read More
Post-COVID scores tumble in NC
Other states that kept schools closed even longer than North Carolina fared better on the 2022 NAEP tests, Read More
Josh Stein has all the things he needs to be a great governor, except maybe one
The biggest potential impediment to Stein's success lies a few blocks down the street - The General Assembly. Read More
Republicans on the NC Supreme Court block certification of the Democratic incumbent’s election
Many of the 60,000 voters Griffin wants tossed have been voting regularly for years. Read More
Top Tillis consultant predicts $1 billion 'knock-down, drag-out' in 2026
If former Gov. Roy Cooper runs, North Carolina's 2026 contest would likely be the most expensive U.S. Senate race in history Read More
Republicans, Democrats split in NC Supreme Court tax ruling
The court's ruling sets a precedent for future disputes pitting taxpayers and everyday citizens against state government agencies. Read More
