By Joan Triplett Moncure, NC – I’ve noticed a woman taking just about every item in the Asbury swap shop ever since I started putting gently used shoes and clothing. I watched her getting ready to leave while I was…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Having spent nearly 40 years analyzing and writing about North Carolina politics and public policy, I often find myself placing today’s challenges and controversies into historical context. For example, did Republican lawmakers just draw…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Most North Carolinians think our country is on the wrong track. That’s what 55% of respondents said in the latest High Point University survey, with 54% of likely voters offering the same critique in…
By Ashley Vaughan Raleigh, NC – Two weeks ago during the House debate on Iryna’s Law, a friend texted me that Democratic Rep. Marcia Morey was mocking Republicans for supposed hypocrisy. Iryna’s Law — a criminal justice bill to limit bail and…
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 Dorasue Christian Pittsboro, NC – As a child growing up in Pittsboro in the forties and fifties is a time I like to reflect on. All the stores were closed on Sunday. This was a time for church and visiting with…
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 Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – Recently I have reported here all the problems I have been having with the US mail coming out of the Pittsboro post office. It’s always a story as to why I’m not receiving mail…
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…