Flood of lies
“The last thing that the victims of Helene need right now is political posturing, finger-pointing, or conspiracy theories that only hurt the response effort.” - Senator Thom Tillis. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Is economic growth spreading in North Carolina?
Traditionally, economic growth centered in urban areas of our state but there are signs of new economic development in other areas. Read More
Elon Poll finds Harris, Trump too close to call in N.C., and Stein with double-digit lead in governor’s race
65% said it’s likely that people working for either of the major political parties will try to fraudulently change the election outcome. Read More
High Point poll: Presidential race remains close for North Carolina voters
Poll shows North Carolina is indeed a "purple" state. Read More
Trump campaign sought Hurricane Helene voting rules looser than what NC legislature approved
The Trump campaign’s request would allow more people whose registration cannot be confirmed to cast ballots this fall. Read More
Hurricane Helene forces a new balance between voting access and security
The State Board of Elections has allowed the 13 counties most affected by Hurricane Helene to adjust the balance between election security and access to compensate for the realities that voters in those counties face. Read More
Sending out an SOS
The scenes coming from Asheville and Boone and surrounding areas are mind-blowing and heart wrenching. We may not be able to do everything, but we can do something. Read More
Remote work yields benefits and costs
In Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and other North Carolina cities, some large employers have either failed to entice or compel all their employees to return to full-time office work Read More
The (almost) great newspaper robbery
When you cancel a service, any service, make sure you insist on a written record of the transaction, and make sure you hold onto to that record for at least two to five years Read More
The uplifting human response to the hell of Helene
In western North Carolina, the only things MAGA Republicans, Woke Democrats, and Squishy Independents are saying to each other is: “Do you need help?”…”Take my Hand!” … “I’ve got you!” Read More
