By Jeff Hyde Raleigh, NC – Why are some people so angry at the media’s reaction to Iryna Zarutska’s murder? This New York Times story, which is a good stand-in for other legacy media stories, helps explain why. The Times story…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – After a summer hiatus, the 3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch convened at Aye! Toro, a local Mexican restaurant nestled behind a O’Reilly Auto Parts store. Greg Stafford, Eric Andrews and I indulged in…
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – I don’t remember exactly when, but at some point, Chick-fil-A became my go-to fast-food place, due to their quality, efficiency, staff performance, and overall experience. And it seems I’m not alone, as the Atlanta-based…
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – The Democratic National Committee is threatening to take legal action against the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) if it removes 98,000 registered voters from the voter rolls due to missing identification. On…
Buxton, NC – Rising 210 feet above the windswept sands of the Outer Banks, the Cape Hatteras lighthouse stands as a sentinel of maritime history, its iconic black-and-white spiral pattern a symbol of resilience against the relentless Atlantic. Known as…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Nonviolent protests have a venerable history in North Carolina and beyond. Violent protests — that is, riots — have an ignominious one. A broadly recognized distinction? You might think so. Alas, you’d be wrong.…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County residents are grappling with rising property values and the implications for their tax bills, as the county undergoes a period of significant growth and development. As the real estate market in Chatham…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Few states are adding housing stock more quickly than our state — but far too many North Carolinians struggle to find reasonably priced residences to rent or buy. Those are among the findings of…
By Kerri Carswell Raleigh, NC – How many nights have you found yourself ready for bed, but you picked up your phone, opened TikTok, and suddenly it was 2am? As a college student, I often find myself caught up in…
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – There was a small but notable improvement in teacher attrition rates within public school districts during the 2023-24 academic year, according to new data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The latest…