MOORE: Net zero is dead and gone
It was only a few years ago when the climate change alarms and green energy fad were all the rage at the White House and corporate boardrooms. Former President Joe Biden’s policies were all tilted [...]
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NC Community College System taps new leader
RALEIGH — After a national search, the State Board of Community Colleges has selected Monty Sullivan to lead the North Carolina Community College System, according to a press statement issued in late July. “The Board [...]
The stream: ‘Outer Banks,’ Anthony Hopkins’ classical album, Anne Hathaway’s 1st 2026 movie
The final season of “Outer Banks” and a new album from Anthony Hopkins (yes, Sir Anthony Hopkins) are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also, among [...]
ELDER: Obama to tell ‘the brothers’ to vote for El-Sayed
Former President Barack Obama will likely campaign for Abdul El-Sayed, the far-left Democrat who just won Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary. The two spoke after the primary, and El-Sayed publicly said he hopes Obama will campaign [...]
Audit finds issue in NCDOT program
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor’s recent audit of the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s LOGO Program found financial and record-keeping issues prior to privatization, including $1.2 million in outstanding payments. [...]
TURPIN: Victory for free speech and the rule of law at Charlotte Latin
The North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in Turpin v. Charlotte Latin Schools, Inc. is an important victory — not just for our family, but for parents who believe that sending their children to a private [...]
This week in history: Aug. 20 to Aug. 26
Aug. 20 1858: Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution was first published in the “Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society.” 1862: The New York Tribune published an open letter by editor Horace Greeley calling [...]
Famous birthdays this week: Aug. 20 to Aug. 26
These celebrities have birthdays this week: Aug. 20 Boxing promoter Don King is 95. Former U.S. Senator and diplomat George Mitchell is 93. Rock singer Robert Plant is 78. Country singer Rudy Gatlin is 74. [...]
Cabarrus County Schools faces 2 federal lawsuits
RALEIGH — Two federal lawsuits have been filed against Cabarrus County Schools over a practice of allowing students to use restrooms, locker rooms and changing areas based on gender identity rather than biological sex. The [...]
MATTHEWS: The murder of Iryna Zarutska, one year later
It was the evening of Aug. 22, 2025. Like many people on Charlotte’s light rail system that Friday night, Iryna Zarutska was just trying to get home. She had just finished her shift at Zepeddies [...]
‘The End of Oak Street’ provides good time, leans on tropes
“The End of Oak Street” is a creature feature about a seemingly idyllic suburban family that is secretly going through some hard times. Those times become harder and less secret when their neighborhood is attacked [...]
Whatley vows to fight for farm markets in Stanly stop
ALBEMARLE — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley said Saturday he will push the administration to protect export markets for North Carolina farmers and cast his race against former Gov. Roy Cooper as a choice [...]
HILL: Election predictions from real people
Sometimes in American politics, average people have more predictive power than the most touted electoral polls and commentators. In 1980, when I was first getting involved with politics and public service, I was driving back [...]
8-year release marks milestone for Southern Grace Distilleries
MOUNT PLEASANT — For years, the easiest way to explain Southern Grace Distilleries was also the most obvious. It was the place making bourbon in an old prison. The former North Carolina correctional facility gave [...]
Court records show plea in lawmaker’s DWI case
RALEIGH — North Carolina state Sen. Norman Sanderson’s DWI case was resolved in June, according to court records. State eCourt records show the Pamlico Republican entered a plea deal and was sentenced on the DWI [...]
Lopez gets a fresh start at Wake Forest in a reunion with his former offensive coordinator
Gio Lopez has found comfort at Wake Forest, reuniting with offensive coordinator Rob Ezell after a rocky debut under Bill Belichick at UNC. [...]
Bono, Eddie Vedder among mourners at funeral of songwriter Glen Hansard
DUBLIN— Hundreds of mourners including Irish musicians and entertainers filled a Dublin cathedral on last Tuesday for the funeral of Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who died in a motorcycle crash last week at the [...]
2 appointed to state Lottery Commission
RALEIGH — Two appointments were made to the North Carolina Lottery Commission earlier this month. Bryan Starnes was appointed as chair of the Lottery Commission by state Treasurer Brad Briner. Starnes will begin his five-year [...]
The Word: Does God really care for us?
“I am poor and needy — yet the Lord thinks upon me!” Psalm 40:17 Did God really care for him? And does God care for us, and think upon us — when we are poor [...]
Two North Carolina teens compete in inaugural Patriot Games
Seylah Brown and Chris Brennan represented North Carolina in the inaugural Patriot Games, a national athletic competition for teens held in Ohio. [...]
2 election-related bills head to Stein
RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers approved two bills making changes to the state’s election rules, sending both to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein for his signature or veto. The bills were passed as the legislature approved [...]
‘One Night Only’ struggles to balance raunch, romance
It takes a very generous suspension of disbelief to enjoy “One Night Only.” The film is set in a not-too-distant future where premarital sex is outlawed, save for one night a year. Comparisons to “The [...]