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"My Spin" is the creation of media impresario Tom Campbell, who has plied his craft in communication delivery systems of: newspapers, television and television. Now Impressario Campbell tries on the Internet, via Beaufort County NOWw, and our sister NOWs. Check in from time to time, and get an idea just what is Tom's current "spin."

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"My Spin" is the creation of media impresario Tom Campbell, who has plied his craft in communication delivery systems of: newspapers, television and television.

Now Impressario Campbell tries on the Internet, via Beaufort County NOWw, and our sister NOWs.

Check in from time to time, and get an idea just what is Tom's current "spin."

Even without television, telephones or telegraphs word spread quickly throughout the colonies about the fighting that took place between the British and Colonials at Lexington and Concord in April 1775
Even without television, telephones or telegraphs word spread quickly throughout the colonies about the fighting that took place between the British and Colonials at Lexington and Concord in April 1775
 
What's the biggest issue facing North Carolina today? That was the question posed at a recent lunch with Leslie Boney, the newly named Director of the Institute for Emerging Issues
What's the biggest issue facing North Carolina today? That was the question posed at a recent lunch with Leslie Boney, the newly named Director of the Institute for Emerging Issues
 
"Nothing happens on the streets of this town after midnight that you need to be a part of," my parents told me as a teen. Concerned I had neither the experience nor the judgment to impose this discipline on myself, they imposed a midnight curfew on me
"Nothing happens on the streets of this town after midnight that you need to be a part of," my parents told me as a teen. Concerned I had neither the experience nor the judgment to impose this discipline on myself, they imposed a midnight curfew on me
 
Voter ID is dead in North Carolina...or is it? U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts' pronouncement on the matter raises many questions, and whereas opponents of the 2013 Voter ID law were quick to celebrate victory, they might have been premature
Voter ID is dead in North Carolina...or is it? U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts' pronouncement on the matter raises many questions, and whereas opponents of the 2013 Voter ID law were quick to celebrate victory, they might have been premature
 
Legendary NC SPIN moderator and executive producer Tom Campbell received the Order of the Henry Clay Oak Monday, May 1.
Legendary NC SPIN moderator and executive producer Tom Campbell received the Order of the Henry Clay Oak Monday, May 1.
 
In the late 1970s, I was appointed to the Economic Development Board
In the late 1970s, I was appointed to the Economic Development Board
 
Why is it that the hardest words to say are, "I'm Sorry," and "I made a mistake?" Think of the needless pain and problems that could be avoided if people, especially those in leadership, owned up to their mistakes
Why is it that the hardest words to say are, "I'm Sorry," and "I made a mistake?" Think of the needless pain and problems that could be avoided if people, especially those in leadership, owned up to their mistakes
 
In 1973, Senator Sam Ervin, a self-described "country lawyer" from Morganton, was chosen to head the Senate Select Committee investigating the Watergate break-in
In 1973, Senator Sam Ervin, a self-described "country lawyer" from Morganton, was chosen to head the Senate Select Committee investigating the Watergate break-in
 
Celebrated novelist Ernest Hemmingway was once reported to have made a bet with companions that he could write a novel in six words
Celebrated novelist Ernest Hemmingway was once reported to have made a bet with companions that he could write a novel in six words
 
The most important function of state government is education, as evidenced by the fact that North Carolina spends 57 cents of every tax dollar on primary and secondary education
The most important function of state government is education, as evidenced by the fact that North Carolina spends 57 cents of every tax dollar on primary and secondary education
 
Too many North Carolinians lack confidence in our courts, according to a recently concluded 15-month study initiated by Mark Martin, Chief Justice of our state Supreme Court
Too many North Carolinians lack confidence in our courts, according to a recently concluded 15-month study initiated by Mark Martin, Chief Justice of our state Supreme Court
 
If you've ever put together a jigsaw puzzle you can understand the task of assembling a state budget. Like a puzzle, one piece of the spending and tax plan builds upon another as lawmakers construct a two-year budget that spends more than $23 billion a year
If you've ever put together a jigsaw puzzle you can understand the task of assembling a state budget. Like a puzzle, one piece of the spending and tax plan builds upon another as lawmakers construct a two-year budget that spends more than $23 billion a year
 
If we can allow ourselves to tune out the many distractions coming out of Washington (and Raleigh), we might be able to tune into the number one domestic issue of our time - healthcare
If we can allow ourselves to tune out the many distractions coming out of Washington (and Raleigh), we might be able to tune into the number one domestic issue of our time - healthcare
 
When Republicans were in the minority in North Carolina's political power structure they frequently complained that Democrats were like a broken record.
When Republicans were in the minority in North Carolina's political power structure they frequently complained that Democrats were like a broken record.
 
North Carolina's Constitution is essentially a social contract between the people and its government
North Carolina's Constitution is essentially a social contract between the people and its government
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell isn't known to mince words and in a recent NC SPIN interview he reported North Carolina has made promises to present and retired state employees we are presently unable to pay
State Treasurer Dale Folwell isn't known to mince words and in a recent NC SPIN interview he reported North Carolina has made promises to present and retired state employees we are presently unable to pay
 
The recurring HB2 nightmare will celebrate a birthday next month with no end in sight
The recurring HB2 nightmare will celebrate a birthday next month with no end in sight
 
North Carolina is failing far too many children, especially those "at-risk."
 
Trusted Trump advisor Steve Bannon fired the latest salvo in the war against the news media, calling them the "opposition party," suggesting the media should be "embarrassed and humiliated and keep its mouth shut and just listen for a while."
Trusted Trump advisor Steve Bannon fired the latest salvo in the war against the news media, calling them the "opposition party," suggesting the media should be "embarrassed and humiliated and keep its mouth shut and just listen for a while."
 
When the phone rings at 3 a.m. it's a safe bet it's not good news, especially when a police officer is on the other end of the call
When the phone rings at 3 a.m. it's a safe bet it's not good news, especially when a police officer is on the other end of the call
 
The year has just begun, yet it feels as if someone pushed a big "pause" button within state government
The year has just begun, yet it feels as if someone pushed a big "pause" button within state government
 
We have just witnessed one of the most divisive election campaigns in history, one that saw partisans on all sides spinning narratives to best benefit their candidates and positions
We have just witnessed one of the most divisive election campaigns in history, one that saw partisans on all sides spinning narratives to best benefit their candidates and positions
 
To assess Pat McCrory's four years as governor we must begin in 2012. McCrory was a popular, moderate Charlotte Mayor, leading the Queen City during a time of explosive growth
To assess Pat McCrory's four years as governor we must begin in 2012. McCrory was a popular, moderate Charlotte Mayor, leading the Queen City during a time of explosive growth
 
The best word to describe the year 2016 is unsettling. We barely had time to break our New Year's resolutions before the year crashed down on us
The best word to describe the year 2016 is unsettling. We barely had time to break our New Year's resolutions before the year crashed down on us
 
Power plays are seldom pretty. Republicans have the political power in our state, but just because you have power doesn't mean you have to use it
Power plays are seldom pretty. Republicans have the political power in our state, but just because you have power doesn't mean you have to use it
 
Once again North Carolina made national news and once again it wasn't favorable
Once again North Carolina made national news and once again it wasn't favorable
 
One cold December day a few years ago I volunteered to ring the bell to collect money for the Salvation Army
One cold December day a few years ago I volunteered to ring the bell to collect money for the Salvation Army
 
What can we expect when Roy Cooper becomes the 75th Governor of North Carolina on January 5th? Cooper is the most experienced and knowledgeable officeholder we've seen in decades, having served in leadership roles in the legislature and as our Attorney General
What can we expect when Roy Cooper becomes the 75th Governor of North Carolina on January 5th? Cooper is the most experienced and knowledgeable officeholder we've seen in decades, having served in leadership roles in the legislature and as our Attorney General
 
Four weeks following the November 8th election and just five weeks before elected officials are due to be sworn into office we still don't know the final outcomes of two statewide and several legislative races
Four weeks following the November 8th election and just five weeks before elected officials are due to be sworn into office we still don't know the final outcomes of two statewide and several legislative races
 
These limericks can be read or sung to the traditional song "Over the River."
These limericks can be read or sung to the traditional song "Over the River."
 
If you think our young people aren't hearing and mirroring the hatred and divisiveness of our culture, think again
If you think our young people aren't hearing and mirroring the hatred and divisiveness of our culture, think again
 
We will be dissecting Tuesday's elections for months to come but there are some immediate takeaways from the outcomes. With three notable exceptions it was a great year for Republicans in North Carolina
We will be dissecting Tuesday's elections for months to come but there are some immediate takeaways from the outcomes. With three notable exceptions it was a great year for Republicans in North Carolina
 
Come Tuesday night (or soon after) we should know the outcomes of the long and contentious 2016 elections. It has been the subject of frequent conversations, dominated our news cycles, filled both our email and snail mailboxes and loaded our voicemails
Come Tuesday night (or soon after) we should know the outcomes of the long and contentious 2016 elections. It has been the subject of frequent conversations, dominated our news cycles, filled both our email and snail mailboxes and loaded our voicemails
 
What would Thomas Jefferson and John Adams think about the 2016 elections? We had a marvelous opportunity to get insights into their views at a mock debate between two scholars portraying them this week at the NC Museum of History.
What would Thomas Jefferson and John Adams think about the 2016 elections? We had a marvelous opportunity to get insights into their views at a mock debate between two scholars portraying them this week at the NC Museum of History.
 
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