Opinion
Deja vu all over again for NC’s 3rd parties
An ugly tactic — that of a major party trying to bully third-party candidates off the ballot to improve their own chances — has returned in North Carolina.
News
North Carolina congressional delegation remembers D-Day
Thursday marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the day when US Armed Forces and Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, during World War II to liberate Europe from Adolph Hitler and the Nazis.
Opinion
Biden’s misleading ‘greedflation’ narrative on National Hunger Awareness Day
On this National Hunger Awareness Day, let's move beyond the misleading rhetoric of "greedflation" and focus on developing comprehensive solutions to address the complex challenges of food insecurity and price inflation.
News
Invisible Threats: PFAS and the push for policy reform in North Carolina
From a manufacturing point of view, the chemicals are extremely useful. But from a consumer point of view, health concerns loom.
News
State asks top NC court to block Second Amendment ruling in UNC case
The North Carolina Supreme Court has granted the state's request to block a recent court ruling protecting a homeless man’s Second Amendment rights. The case stemmed from Joseph John Radomski III’s decision to bring guns with him to the University of North Carolina campus when he sought medical treatment at UNC Hospitals in 2021.
Dave Joesten
Dave Joesten is vice president and general manager of US Literature at CCL Label Healthcare.
News
Judge rejects FTC plan to block Novant’s purchase of NC hospitals
A federal judge has refused to issue an injunction blocking Novant Health’s $320 million purchase of two hospitals in Iredell County. The Federal Trade Commission had requested the injunction as part of a federal antitrust action.
Opinion
Middle-class sentiments decide elections
Americans' perceptions about who best represents their economic interests have undergone a seismic shift — one that will have an impact on this election and those going forward.
News
State Supreme Court takes second COVID bar shutdown case
The North Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to take a second case related to Gov. Roy Cooper’s shutdown of bars during the COVID pandemic in 2020. In both cases, the governor challenges lower court rulings favoring bar owners.
News
School suspension appeal process receives bipartisan backing
Just this week, the law firm representing the McGhee family filed a preliminary injunction to clear Christian’s academic record. They also released new information about the case.
News
NC Treasurer’s office issues warning about NCDOT spending
A little over a year ago, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) received accolades for repaying a state loan two years ahead of schedule and becoming more financially stable than in years past. But there are growing fears that stability might be short-lived.
Opinion
On its 80th anniversary, D-Day still matters
The absence of major events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day in North Carolina's capital makes it clear we've lost sight of the importance of this key victory over totalitarianism.
