Reminder of what we owe children
Editorial by Jacksonville Daily News, November 22, 2013. The story made the rounds via social media outlets last weekend — fueling outrage, frustration and finally deep sadness; as well it should... Read More
NC Spin Articles
NC tax changes mean new admission charges for arts and sporting events
When Ambassador Entertainment raises the ticket prices at its four Raleigh movie theaters in January – its first price hike in four years – moviegoers will receive leaflets blaming the increase on... Read More
Liberal claims get reality checks
For North Carolina liberals intent on recovering some political power in Raleigh, a funny thing happened on the way to a quorum: reality intruded on their most-cherished claims about the two biggest... Read More
Older Hill aides shocked by Obamacare prices
Veteran House Democratic aides are sick over the insurance prices they’ll pay under Obamacare, and they’re scrambling to find a cure. “In a shock to the system, the older staff in my office... Read More
Not a great week for McCrory
It hasn’t been a great week for Governor Pat McCrory. It started out well enough, with McCrory basking in the glow of generally favorable headlines after his weekend dog adoption event at the... Read More
Promise for schools
Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, November 24, 2013. An Education Summit here last Tuesday brought forth a critical discussion about ideas for making public schools more successful. The most... Read More
Fracking getting too easy a welcome in North Carolina
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, November 21, 2013. A bipartisan team of state lawmakers and legislative staffers is visiting Arkansas this week to continue an investigation of the impact of... Read More
You're not from around here, are you?
There is a lot of political talk about how North Carolina is “broken,” but something must be going right because the Tar Heel State is one of the one of the nation’s hot spots. How hot? Only... Read More
Big hikes in public salaries need a legislative fix
Editorial by News and Observer, November 24, 2013. Public employees gain secure jobs with a pension, health insurance and other benefits. They also usually give up higher pay and incentive bonuses... Read More
What makes Dean Smith tick
Dean Smith won 879 games, for many years college basketball’s winningest coach. He won two NCAA championships. He coached the 1976 Olympic team to a gold medal. He has numerous ACC regular season... Read More
