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My Spin: The Election Cake is Already Baked
Campbell predicts that despite all the forecasts, we’re not expecting another “Blue Wave” election like we witnessed in 2018; maybe more of a blue ripple.
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A Note on Differing Perspectives and the Future of North Carolina
Explore a couple conflicting visions for our state's future, and a 2-year statewide fellowship that allows you to develop a practice of connecting across lines of difference.
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The Literary Chef on Origins
Lucindy muses that what she cooks is not a collection of unrelated cuisines, but are flavors of her homeland, the foodways of her people.
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My Spin: Thank You for Paying the Private School Tuitions for Wealthy White Kids
According to the Education Law Center’s December 2025 report, Making the Grade, our state ranked 50th in per pupil funding at $12,193. We formerly thanked God for Mississippi, but even they spend $13,559. Virginia clocks in at $15,815 and South Carolina spends $17,698.
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Graig Meyer: Don’t Be Fooled by Tax Amendments on Your Ballot
The constitutional amendments on North Carolinians’ ballot on November 3 promise to lower taxes. The author warns that they are really about a tax break for the wealthy — not for you.
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The Literary Chef Fires Up the Grill When the Air Turns Crisp
Lucindy's grill menu shifts to heartier dishes and new flavors in the fall.
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Martin Henson: After Cornell, Men Are the Problem — and the Solution
The writer discusses the need for men to have the willingness to step into difficult situations, to lead by example, and to create safer environments for women.
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Preservation Caswell Calls on Citizens to Speak Out About Restrictions on Historic Courthouse Use
Historical preservation group urges residents to have a public conversation about public use of Caswell's Historic Courthouse.
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John Locke Foundation on Proposed Gas Tax Holiday
As the General Assembly calls a special session to consider a temporary suspension of motor-fuels tax, a North Carolina think tank calls for a longer-term conversation about modernizing transportation funding.
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My Spin: Vote NO on Constitutional Amendments
The writer posits that the amendments may be popular but are not necessarily good public policy.
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The Literary Chef on A Local Love Story - Byrd Farm Festival
Slowing down and showing up to nurture community at Byrd Farm
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My Spin: The Athletic Tail is Wagging the Academic Dog
Amateur college athletics is clearly out of control and we would hope University System leaders could make some sensible reforms.