David Price’s valedictory
Former House Speaker Sam Rayburn compared the "plowhorses" to the "show horses" in congress. David Price was definitely a "plowhorse" in the best sense of the word. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by D. G. Martin
Remembering the pro and anti-Santa church factions
Can you remember a time when Santa made an appearance in your church? How do we separate the conflicting messages of this season? Read More
She just wanted to keep voting after she died
Part storyteller, part advocate, but a life long Democrat, this great Carolina Girl was always welcome anywhere in our state. Read More
The lottery - still bad for North Carolina
Is the lottery a benign form of entertainment or an addiction? Either way it is being sponsored and promoted by government? Read More
One of our state's great storytellers has died
From journeying down the heart of our state on the river to telling of intrigue during WW II, Philip Gerard was entertaining and provocative. Read More
A humble ending on the mighty Mississippi
A wonderful trip was sadly interrupted. Read More
My favorite holiday
There is more to this favorite holiday than food. Let us hope it isn't a remnant of times past. Read More
Who is the most interesting political figure in North Carolina today?
An unplanned response at a Greensboro City Council meeting sparked an entry into politics and he's never looked back. Read More
Not interested in character
Why are people not interested in a candidate's character? They are interested in votes, especially the Senate vote next year that will determine which party will control that body’s leadership. Read More
Still writing compelling history—on his 100th birthday
William Leuchtenburg is still writing, working on a history of presidents from George Washington to Teddy Roosevelt. Read More
