My Spin by Tom Campbell

Biltmore: The rest of the story

Tourism is a major revenue generator in North Carolina, creating more than 200,000 jobs and contributing almost $23 billion to our economy. Our number one tourist attraction is Biltmore estate in...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   November 9, 2017

You ain't seen nothin' yet

500 years ago this week, a young priest, disgusted with the leadership of his faith selling indulgences - tickets to heaven, if you will - nailed 95 Theses or protests onto the door of a church on All...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   November 3, 2017

Eliminating the bullies

When I was six years old I walked (yes, walked) to and from school, past the house of the biggest bully in the neighborhood. What began as taunting and teasing evolved into his pushing and punching me...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   October 27, 2017


Legislature, reform thyself

If there were one theme that defined North Carolina’s legislature this decade it would be that they are a body of reformers. Lawmakers have reformed elections, taxes, education, healthcare, the...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   October 20, 2017

Chasing big fish

Most cities of any size are salivating at the opportunity to land the big Amazon fish, including several in North Carolina angling to win the trophy. Jeff Bezos’ Seattle based company is shopping to...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   October 13, 2017

Election laws need changing

When I first started covering politics there were three registered Democrats for every one registered Republican in North Carolina. The chairman of my county Republican Party jokingly said they could...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   October 6, 2017


Stumbling blocks to healthcare reform

It is evident that Congress is unable to pass meaningful and significant healthcare reform. There are two major obstacles in the way. They are health insurance and the government. Health insurance is...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   September 29, 2017

Our civic ignorance

Can you name the three branches of government? What are the three rights guaranteed by the First Amendment? Can you name the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? Sadly, almost two-thirds of our...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   September 22, 2017

Systems breakdowns

Founding UNC President Bill Friday was fond of boasting that our universities were the “crown jewels” of our state. Friday welcomed the restructuring of all public universities into a consolidated...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   September 15, 2017


Stormy Weather

No doubt you’ve seen the devastation Hurricane Harvey wreaked in Texas. Sure as September, we are in the midst of storm season and all eyes are now glued to the latest projections on Hurricanes Irma...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   September 8, 2017