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About a year ago, I began researching my family history with an eye towards writing two books, one about my father's Western North Carolina family and the other about my mother's Charlotte-area one.
About a year ago, I began researching my family history with an eye towards writing two books, one about my father's Western North Carolina family and the other about my mother's Charlotte-area one.
 
Orange County voters will decide the fate of a nearly $1.4 billion light rail project for Durham and Orange counties in the Nov. 6 general election.
Orange County voters will decide the fate of a nearly $1.4 billion light rail project for Durham and Orange counties in the Nov. 6 general election.
 
The News & Observer recently reported that 20 solar-powered "Big Belly" trash cans are being installed in the Glenwood South entertainment and restaurant district. These trash cans automatically compact the trash and, when full, signal city crews to empty them.
The News & Observer recently reported that 20 solar-powered "Big Belly" trash cans are being installed in the Glenwood South entertainment and restaurant district. These trash cans automatically compact the trash and, when full, signal city crews to empty them.
 
Arthur Smith of Durham hopes Senate Bill 655, a measure placing tighter restrictions on dental service organizations, doesn't become law.
Arthur Smith of Durham hopes Senate Bill 655, a measure placing tighter restrictions on dental service organizations, doesn't become law.
 
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an unusual student disciplinary system. Although other schools sometimes involve students in disciplinary proceedings, UNC's "Honor Court" is entirely student-run and student-led.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an unusual student disciplinary system. Although other schools sometimes involve students in disciplinary proceedings, UNC's "Honor Court" is entirely student-run and student-led.
 
My new book Our Best Foot Forward, which comes out on Monday, analyzes the biggest problems facing North Carolina's economy and offers a 10-point plan for addressing them.
My new book Our Best Foot Forward, which comes out on Monday, analyzes the biggest problems facing North Carolina's economy and offers a 10-point plan for addressing them.
 
The campaign finance trials of two associates of and fundraisers for Gov. Bev Perdue have been placed on hold until a state appeals court can rule on motions filed by both defendants.
The campaign finance trials of two associates of and fundraisers for Gov. Bev Perdue have been placed on hold until a state appeals court can rule on motions filed by both defendants.
 
There's a bipartisan move afoot to cap North Carolina's tax on motor fuels at 37.5 cents a gallon this year, along with some political discussion about cutting the gas tax further in future years.
There's a bipartisan move afoot to cap North Carolina's tax on motor fuels at 37.5 cents a gallon this year, along with some political discussion about cutting the gas tax further in future years.
 
Even though Gov. Bev Perdue's 2008 campaign for governor ended nearly four years ago, the upcoming trial of New Bern attorney Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs should offer further insight into her campaign's mysterious aircraft provider program.
Even though Gov. Bev Perdue's 2008 campaign for governor ended nearly four years ago, the upcoming trial of New Bern attorney Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs should offer further insight into her campaign's mysterious aircraft provider program.
 
There's plenty of disagreement about the proper punishment for particular crimes, but no one wants to see an innocent person stuck in prison.
There's plenty of disagreement about the proper punishment for particular crimes, but no one wants to see an innocent person stuck in prison.
 
Over the past decade, the concept pitched by urban studies guru Richard Florida of the "creative class" has driven a lot of economic development decisions by cities across the country and around the world.
Over the past decade, the concept pitched by urban studies guru Richard Florida of the "creative class" has driven a lot of economic development decisions by cities across the country and around the world.
 
Today is the sesquicentennial of the first day of the Battle of Seven Pines. It was a key moment in the brief history of the Confederate States of America, the long history of the United States of America, and the very long history of unintended consequences.
Today is the sesquicentennial of the first day of the Battle of Seven Pines. It was a key moment in the brief history of the Confederate States of America, the long history of the United States of America, and the very long history of unintended consequences.
 
While Republican Senate leader Phil Berger introduced a comprehensive education reform package at the opening of this year's short legislative session, his GOP House colleagues are offering more limited, targeted changes in school policy.
While Republican Senate leader Phil Berger introduced a comprehensive education reform package at the opening of this year's short legislative session, his GOP House colleagues are offering more limited, targeted changes in school policy.
 
In North Carolina, it is illegal to give one-on-one dietary advice without a license. The libertarian public interest law firm Institute for Justice yesterday filed a lawsuit challenging that law.
In North Carolina, it is illegal to give one-on-one dietary advice without a license. The libertarian public interest law firm Institute for Justice yesterday filed a lawsuit challenging that law.
 
Larry Keller, who runs a computer consulting business from his Asheville home, sent an email April 27 to the EPA in an attempt to reach Al Armendariz, EPA regional administrator for Region 6.
Larry Keller, who runs a computer consulting business from his Asheville home, sent an email April 27 to the EPA in an attempt to reach Al Armendariz, EPA regional administrator for Region 6.
 
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo let the cat out of the bag on annexation reform last week - and make no mistake, it's not a cute little house cat. Its back is arched, its claws are sharp, and it's in no mood to be stroked.
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo let the cat out of the bag on annexation reform last week - and make no mistake, it's not a cute little house cat. Its back is arched, its claws are sharp, and it's in no mood to be stroked.
 
Documents obtained by Carolina Journal show that a plan recently scrapped by the North Carolina Department of Commerce included a provision to pay Cary-based software developer SAS $1.5 million in federal funds meant to assist low- and moderate-income families.
Documents obtained by Carolina Journal show that a plan recently scrapped by the North Carolina Department of Commerce included a provision to pay Cary-based software developer SAS $1.5 million in federal funds meant to assist low- and moderate-income families.
 
North Carolina taxpayers struggling with a sluggish economy would not have to worry about new taxes or fees under the 2012-13 state budget plan moving through the N.C. House.
North Carolina taxpayers struggling with a sluggish economy would not have to worry about new taxes or fees under the 2012-13 state budget plan moving through the N.C. House.
 
According to the Triangle Business Journal, special state tax credits for renewable energy, research & development, and capital purchases reduced North Carolina's corporate-tax collections by nearly a quarter of a billion dollars last year.
According to the Triangle Business Journal, special state tax credits for renewable energy, research & development, and capital purchases reduced North Carolina's corporate-tax collections by nearly a quarter of a billion dollars last year.
 
If you say that North Carolina's public schools are better than they used to be, you'll get no argument from me.
If you say that North Carolina's public schools are better than they used to be, you'll get no argument from me.
 
Victims of the state's forced sterilization program moved a step closer to getting $50,000 in compensation apiece after the House Judiciary Committee gave its blessing to the proposal on Tuesday.
Victims of the state's forced sterilization program moved a step closer to getting $50,000 in compensation apiece after the House Judiciary Committee gave its blessing to the proposal on Tuesday.
 
It happened again a few days ago, but by now I'm used to progressives accusing me of being an ideologue whose intransigence is responsible for gridlock in our national, state, and local policymaking, and for preventing society's transformation.
It happened again a few days ago, but by now I'm used to progressives accusing me of being an ideologue whose intransigence is responsible for gridlock in our national, state, and local policymaking, and for preventing society's transformation.
 
John Locke Foundation President John Hood discussed Perdue recently with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio. (Click here to find a station near you or to learn about the weekly CJ Radio podcast.)
John Locke Foundation President John Hood discussed Perdue recently with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio. (Click here to find a station near you or to learn about the weekly CJ Radio podcast.)
 
Red-shirted property owners flooded the General Assembly yesterday, as they did about a year ago, to put pressure on lawmakers voting on historic annexation reform.
Red-shirted property owners flooded the General Assembly yesterday, as they did about a year ago, to put pressure on lawmakers voting on historic annexation reform.
 
If your desire is to be constantly happy, you will doom yourself to misery.
If your desire is to be constantly happy, you will doom yourself to misery.
 
In a move described to lawmakers as "streamlining," the House budget for commerce would eliminate the position of assistant secretary of commerce for community services.
In a move described to lawmakers as "streamlining," the House budget for commerce would eliminate the position of assistant secretary of commerce for community services.
 
The state House has said cheers to a compromise beer distributorship agreement that will make changes to the state's decades-old beer franchise law.
The state House has said cheers to a compromise beer distributorship agreement that will make changes to the state's decades-old beer franchise law.
 
North Carolina's unemployment rate fell in April by three-tenths of a point, to 9.4 percent. Good news? Not really.
North Carolina's unemployment rate fell in April by three-tenths of a point, to 9.4 percent. Good news? Not really.
 
Four property owners suing the Town of Emerald Isle alleging an unlawful taking of their beachfront lots would strike a blow nationally for property rights protections if they win, their lawyers say.
Four property owners suing the Town of Emerald Isle alleging an unlawful taking of their beachfront lots would strike a blow nationally for property rights protections if they win, their lawyers say.
 
North Carolina should consider joining almost every other state in making the juvenile justice system the default destination for 16-year-olds charged with crimes.
North Carolina should consider joining almost every other state in making the juvenile justice system the default destination for 16-year-olds charged with crimes.
 
As the short session of the General Assembly enters its first full week, legislative leaders on both sides of the voter ID issue say they don't know what action, if any, will be taken to change requirements to vote.
As the short session of the General Assembly enters its first full week, legislative leaders on both sides of the voter ID issue say they don't know what action, if any, will be taken to change requirements to vote.
 
In unadjusted terms, the state added 20,000 jobs in April; over the past year, the number of jobs statewide has risen by 26,600. The vast majority of those gains have been in the private sector, which has accounted for 25,900 of the jobs added since April 2011.
In unadjusted terms, the state added 20,000 jobs in April; over the past year, the number of jobs statewide has risen by 26,600. The vast majority of those gains have been in the private sector, which has accounted for 25,900 of the jobs added since April 2011.
 
It's hard to read or watch any news without learning about some disturbing development in the Middle East. Americans ought to pay close attention to those developments.
It's hard to read or watch any news without learning about some disturbing development in the Middle East. Americans ought to pay close attention to those developments.
 
In what some are calling "punishment" to the cities that sued over annexation reform legislation passed last year, state lawmakers have rewritten the law so that it is even more unfavorable to cities wishing to engage in involuntary annexation.
In what some are calling "punishment" to the cities that sued over annexation reform legislation passed last year, state lawmakers have rewritten the law so that it is even more unfavorable to cities wishing to engage in involuntary annexation.
 
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