Opinion

Government subsidies raises prices, even in childcare

This week a variety of groups have been pushing out narratives on more taxpayer funding for childcare. You may wonder why, suddenly, this is such a crisis issue. It is because billions in COVID-era government handouts to the industry are expiring this month.

Donna King
News

Updates to sex education standards raise concerns among conservatives

The North Carolina Board of Education recently voted to approve updates to the Healthful Living Standards for K-12 public schools, but some conservatives are wary of adjustments to the sex education components of the standards. North Carolina law requires school districts to “[t]each that abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage is the expected standard for all...

David N. Bass

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Opinion

NC swimming proficiency is among worst, but local initiatives can make summer safer

Summer in North Carolina brings a surge in water activities. As an advocate for water safety, it’s concerning to know that 18.2% of adults in North Carolina can’t swim, putting the state in the 38th position for swimming proficiency. This isn’t just a statistic — it represents a significant risk every summer. But there’s a...

Rick Patterson