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Marc Basnight, perhaps the most powerful figure in N.C. politics during the first decade of the 21st century, has died.
Marc Basnight, perhaps the most powerful figure in N.C. politics during the first decade of the 21st century, has died.
 
After getting many political predictions wrong in 2016, including but not limited to the results of the presidential election, I threw my long-cherished crystal ball out and started building a new one.
After getting many political predictions wrong in 2016, including but not limited to the results of the presidential election, I threw my long-cherished crystal ball out and started building a new one.
 
The former House minority leader is set to join the state Court of Appeals.
 
Owners of a popular Greenville bar claim Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 shutdown orders violate their constitutional rights.
Owners of a popular Greenville bar claim Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 shutdown orders violate their constitutional rights.
 
The General Assembly will convene its biennial session Jan. 13. They’ll talk about how to get the economy back on its feet, address a learning gap in education, improve access to quality health care at an affordable price, put together a tax and spending plan and begin the centennial redistricting p
The General Assembly will convene its biennial session Jan. 13. They’ll talk about how to get the economy back on its feet, address a learning gap in education, improve access to quality health care at an affordable price, put together a tax and spending plan and begin the centennial redistricting p
 
When Democrats attack pro-growth tax reform as “trickle-down economics,” I can understand their rhetorical intent.
When Democrats attack pro-growth tax reform as “trickle-down economics,” I can understand their rhetorical intent.
 
Unfortunately, our current politicized culture causes many to look first to the government when they think about charitable giving and helping those in need.
Unfortunately, our current politicized culture causes many to look first to the government when they think about charitable giving and helping those in need.
 
Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season, there has come to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man.
Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season, there has come to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man.
 
May I tell you a bit about the pioneering Campbells of eastern North Carolina?
May I tell you a bit about the pioneering Campbells of eastern North Carolina?
 
Imagine opening your mailbox one blustery December morning to find a letter from your homeowners’ association.
Imagine opening your mailbox one blustery December morning to find a letter from your homeowners’ association.
 
Lawmakers are fighting to help small businesses afford health insurance, but they’re running out of time.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
Digital media company Axios has bought the Charlotte Agenda.
 
As Postrel points out, our thinking about social and technological change is warped by the materials that happen to survive to be studied.
As Postrel points out, our thinking about social and technological change is warped by the materials that happen to survive to be studied.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper — and scores of politicians like them — have since March imposed noxious closures and lockdowns with the altruistic goal of keeping us safe.
Gov. Roy Cooper — and scores of politicians like them — have since March imposed noxious closures and lockdowns with the altruistic goal of keeping us safe.
 
Mark Robinson’s election win already has earned him a place in North Carolina’s political history books.
Mark Robinson’s election win already has earned him a place in North Carolina’s political history books.
 
Newby’s election completed a Republican sweep of eight statewide judicial seats, including three at the Supreme Court and five on the Court of Appeals.
Newby’s election completed a Republican sweep of eight statewide judicial seats, including three at the Supreme Court and five on the Court of Appeals.
 
The N.C. attorney general can’t keep and distribute money from a settlement over hog waste that leaked and overflowed from lagoons.
The N.C. attorney general can’t keep and distribute money from a settlement over hog waste that leaked and overflowed from lagoons.
 
As of November, North Carolina’s state government has some $4 billion in unreserved cash in its General Fund, plus well north of $1 billion in its rainy-day account and other reserves.
As of November, North Carolina’s state government has some $4 billion in unreserved cash in its General Fund, plus well north of $1 billion in its rainy-day account and other reserves.
 
The N.C. Community College System elected Thomas Stith III to lead it through the coronavirus pandemic and steep enrollment losses.
The N.C. Community College System elected Thomas Stith III to lead it through the coronavirus pandemic and steep enrollment losses.
 
This weekend, the Chicago Teachers Union tweeted that efforts to reopen schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic are “rooted in sexism, racism and misogyny.”
This weekend, the Chicago Teachers Union tweeted that efforts to reopen schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic are “rooted in sexism, racism and misogyny.”
 
Pharmacist Darius Russell, owner of Russell’s Pharmacy and Shoppe in Durham, hopes to stop losing money on helping patients.
Pharmacist Darius Russell, owner of Russell’s Pharmacy and Shoppe in Durham, hopes to stop losing money on helping patients.
 
Leaders in the General Assembly and governor say they have reached a deal to ensure $30 million for the GREAT rural broadband program.
Leaders in the General Assembly and governor say they have reached a deal to ensure $30 million for the GREAT rural broadband program.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is one of 16 governors who holds only virtual press briefings without reporters in the room.
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is one of 16 governors who holds only virtual press briefings without reporters in the room.
 
When U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis narrowly won reelection against Cal Cunningham, the two candidates had collectively spent $78 million.
When U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis narrowly won reelection against Cal Cunningham, the two candidates had collectively spent $78 million.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is walking back reopening with a new stay-at-home order, starting Friday, Dec. 11, when North Carolina effectively shuts down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Gov. Roy Cooper is walking back reopening with a new stay-at-home order, starting Friday, Dec. 11, when North Carolina effectively shuts down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
Critical lessons continue to come out of the results of the 2020 elections. One that seems to have escaped some of the political establishment is North Carolinians don’t want one political party to dominate.
Critical lessons continue to come out of the results of the 2020 elections. One that seems to have escaped some of the political establishment is North Carolinians don’t want one political party to dominate.
 
North Carolina think tanks join forces, creating the southeast’s most powerful voice for personal and economic freedom
North Carolina think tanks join forces, creating the southeast’s most powerful voice for personal and economic freedom
 
Take a deep breath. It’s finally over. Mostly.
 
The ballots have been counted. Twice. Some will be counted again. Maybe all of them.
 
If N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley manages to keep her job beyond the end of this year, one could say her electoral opponent and fellow Justice Paul Newby has fallen victim to “perilous consequences.”
If N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley manages to keep her job beyond the end of this year, one could say her electoral opponent and fellow Justice Paul Newby has fallen victim to “perilous consequences.”
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is still selling Medicaid expansion, but Republican lawmakers still aren’t buying.
 
Despite the current spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths, there is good news on the not-so-distant horizon.
Despite the current spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths, there is good news on the not-so-distant horizon.
 
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