Can we expect a state budget to pass this year?
North Carolina hasn't passed a new state budget since 2018 but the odds don't favor passing one this year. Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Fed up? Ready to start a third party?
Clearly the two parties and their leadership can't or won't change unless forced to do so. Read More
An altar call for the unvaccinated
The great spike in the number of cases and hospitalizations in our state can be blamed on those who have refused to take the shot. Read More
Burning the midnight kilowatts
No good legislation is passed after midnight. HB 951 is proof. Read More
A whole lotta clapping' goin' on
Why has the mood of North Carolinians improved so much? Read More
Senate budget is heading to a veto
It would be nice if our elected officials could work together to craft a budget. But if anything similar to the budget passed by the Senate is finalized it will be dead on arrival on the governor's desk. Read More
Who will bag the ice?
Are we witnessing a worker revolution or just a pandemic anomaly? Read More
Everything's grape in North Carolina
Pardon the bad puns but after learning more about North Carolina's fabulous wine industry, North Carolina is a "grape" state. Read More
Yesterday's news tomorrow
Newspapers are in crisis and many (including those in the news profession) are asking what's the future of news delivery. Read More
Making the '22 elections more trustworthy
North Carolinians must be able to trust the election process. Here are some ways to boost trust in our elections. Read More
