Making things right with state troopers
Editorial by Burlington Times-News, December 7, 2015. Now that we’re out of the economic slump and the state is running small surpluses, we ought to be making it up to the State Highway Patrol... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Starving the schools
Barbara Dell Carter is not a social worker. Nor is she a nurse, psychotherapist, nutritionist or a special needs educator. More than a teacher — Second grade teacher Barbara Dell Carter and her... Read More
This is your chance Chris Christie
The worse Donald Trump gets, the better his poll numbers get. Once again, he owns the national political debate because he goes where no one else dares to go. And when you go where even Dick Cheney... Read More
Siding with the lame stream media
This weekend, a screening of the film “Spotlight” hosted by the new North Carolina Newsroom Cooperative emphasized the importance of an independent press in our society. The movie told the story... Read More
Trump getting stronger in North Carolina
PPP's new North Carolina poll finds Donald Trump at his highest level of support in the state yet. He's at 33% to 16% for Ted Cruz, 14% each for Ben Carson and Marco Rubio, 5% for Jeb Bush, 4% for... Read More
Millennial teachers fare much better than peers
According to the Business Insider, Median personal income for all NC employees: $31,900 Median income for NC millennials: $20,000 According to the NC Department of Public Instruction and the Wake... Read More
Political marketability favors re-election of Pat McCrory
What’s the “politically marketable” reason to change our governor? On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, North Carolina’s Republican Governor Pat McCrory announced his decision to run for a second... Read More
UNC Pembroke incubator offers hope for rural economy
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, December 7, 2015. This could be a really big deal for our region. And maybe for the rest of rural North Carolina too. UNC Pembroke's new Entrepreneurship Incubator... Read More
Trump's promises
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump walked into Dorton Arena on the N.C. State Fairgrounds to Twisted Sister’s heavy metal anthem, “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” It set a fitting tone... Read More
Highway bill brings needed certainty
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, December 6, 2015. Congress actually demonstrated last week that it has the ability to govern in enacting a long-term transportation funding measure. President Barack... Read More
