Bummed out over school calendars
After this hard winter students, parents and educators were all looking forward to the traditional spring break, but instead of rest and relaxation many were upset to learn their schools scheduled... Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Our own "House of Cards"
You don’t have to watch House of Cards on Netflix to witness political drama, intrigue and raw power plays. There’s all you want taking place in Raleigh in the separation of powers battle between... Read More
Whom do you trust with the Internet?
Perhaps you have been listening to the yays and nays concerning the net neutrality decision of the FCC, which also gave the City of Wilson permission to expand their Greenlight Internet service. Where... Read More
It's all about the Nichol, not the dollar
You’ve heard the spin the media, the progressives and the professors have put on the closing of the UNC Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity, but let’s step back and look at what this is and... Read More
Not your father's GOP
Can you remember those car ads that tried to lure us into purchasing the new model proclaiming, “this is not your father’s Oldsmobile?” The brand disappeared, now little more than a memory. The... Read More
The "rest of the story" on roads
You know what the news is,” the late Paul Harvey said. “Now you’re going to hear the rest of the story.” It’s not news that North Carolina has huge transportation needs. Leaders have been... Read More
The founder and his dream
Jim Arch always stood out in a crowd. His red hair, blue eyes and bushy mustache attracted attention, but his engaging, charismatic personality drew people to him. With little formal education and... Read More
A season to govern
The writer of Ecclesiastes was correct. For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. The 2011 and 2013 legislative sessions made, arguably, some of the most dramatic... Read More
Serving "at the pleasure"
Steve Logan, former East Carolina University head football coach, recently remarked that things don’t usually turn out well for head coaches. The same is often true for anyone who serves “at the... Read More
