An Octogenarian woman took her pre-teen grandson out to plant pine seedlings, explaining that one day they would grow into tall trees that provided shade and wood to build houses. The boy protested... Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice should butt out of North Carolina’s mental health problems, since it is partially responsible for getting us into the situation we now face. If you’ve never had... Read More
Recent actions by the UNC Board of Governors have come under question but the concerns are largely misplaced. Many didn’t like the firing of President Tom Ross and were further angered with the... Read More
Tune in any sports event and chances are good you are going to hear repeated ads from FanDuel and DrafKings promising you can win millions of dollars by going online and playing their “games... Read More
Despite a questionable selection process, and in spite of legislative leadership that clearly didn’t want her, Democrats who didn’t want anyone previously associated with President Bush and... Read More
Unfortunately for North Carolina, a handful of large commercial fishermen and 13 coastal legislators are blocking an honest discussion about the dwindling supplies of flounder and other fish in our... Read More
State Treasurer Janet Cowell’s surprise announcement she wouldn’t seek re-election left many wondering who should be the next “keeper of the public purse.” Former longtime State Treasurer... Read More
In 1984, Jim Martin and Rufus Edmisten were opponents in our state’s gubernatorial election. As with any statewide election, it was a hard fought contest, but one that can provide lessons for today... Read More
When our legislature voted to consolidate the traditional May Primary Election with the March 15th Presidential Primary they may have driven a nail in the coffins of political parties in our state... Read More
