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Municipal broadband supporters are gearing up to change a law passed in 2011 that restricts how cities and towns in North Carolina can provide cable and internet services, even though the law recently was upheld by a federal appeals court
Municipal broadband supporters are gearing up to change a law passed in 2011 that restricts how cities and towns in North Carolina can provide cable and internet services, even though the law recently was upheld by a federal appeals court
 
In an exclusive interview with Carolina Journal, UNC system President Margaret Spellings discussed her leadership priorities, the future of UNC's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the impacts of technology on the future of higher education
In an exclusive interview with Carolina Journal, UNC system President Margaret Spellings discussed her leadership priorities, the future of UNC's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the impacts of technology on the future of higher education
 
When North Carolina voters in 17 counties cast their ballots this year, they had the option of voting "yes" or "no" for proposed increases in local sales or property taxes
When North Carolina voters in 17 counties cast their ballots this year, they had the option of voting "yes" or "no" for proposed increases in local sales or property taxes
 
The problems in Durham County on Election Night have been resolved, but much work remains leading up to the Nov. 18 county canvass and the statewide canvass 11 days later
The problems in Durham County on Election Night have been resolved, but much work remains leading up to the Nov. 18 county canvass and the statewide canvass 11 days later
 
Tuesday was a good day for alcohol proponents and supporters of bond measures
Tuesday was a good day for alcohol proponents and supporters of bond measures
 
Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper has a lead of roughly 5,000 votes in his attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, and Cooper was quick to claim victory Tuesday night, telling supporters
Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper has a lead of roughly 5,000 votes in his attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, and Cooper was quick to claim victory Tuesday night, telling supporters
 
Typically, experts and analysts can distill an election's outcome down to a small list of reasonable conclusions
Typically, experts and analysts can distill an election's outcome down to a small list of reasonable conclusions
 
The 2016 presidential campaign is over, but President-elect Donald Trump now must work to unify the nation, and members of his own party, election analysts told Carolina Journal
The 2016 presidential campaign is over, but President-elect Donald Trump now must work to unify the nation, and members of his own party, election analysts told Carolina Journal
 
In a night of impressive Republican victories across the country, and right here in North Carolina, the state's Democrats may well have accomplished their top priority of defeating Gov. Pat McCrory - by a whisker.
In a night of impressive Republican victories across the country, and right here in North Carolina, the state's Democrats may well have accomplished their top priority of defeating Gov. Pat McCrory - by a whisker.
 
Incumbents ruled the day in the North Carolina congressional delegation as the state's voters sent Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr back to Washington for a third term and kept the GOP's 10-3 U.S House majority intact
Incumbents ruled the day in the North Carolina congressional delegation as the state's voters sent Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr back to Washington for a third term and kept the GOP's 10-3 U.S House majority intact
 
The North Carolina Supreme Court has moved to the left.
 
A stunning election night ended with several election races - including the contest for governor - unresolved, even as Republicans Donald Trump and Richard Burr scored significant victories and the GOP retained its supermajority status in the General Assembly
A stunning election night ended with several election races - including the contest for governor - unresolved, even as Republicans Donald Trump and Richard Burr scored significant victories and the GOP retained its supermajority status in the General Assembly
 
Republican Davidson County Commissioner Larry Potts has a built-in advantage in his race for the House seat in District 81 - a lot more registered Republicans.
Republican Davidson County Commissioner Larry Potts has a built-in advantage in his race for the House seat in District 81 - a lot more registered Republicans.
 
Regardless of the election results, on Wednesday all of us at the John Locke Foundation will come to work with the same goal we've had since the doors opened in 1990: Restraining government to its core, constitutional functions and enacting policies that expand freedom and opportunity
Regardless of the election results, on Wednesday all of us at the John Locke Foundation will come to work with the same goal we've had since the doors opened in 1990: Restraining government to its core, constitutional functions and enacting policies that expand freedom and opportunity
 
Soon after the polls close in North Carolina tomorrow night, you're likely to see millions of votes reported immediately on the State Board of Elections' website
Soon after the polls close in North Carolina tomorrow night, you're likely to see millions of votes reported immediately on the State Board of Elections' website
 
Republican U.S. Rep. Walter Jones has been representing eastern North Carolina in the U.S. House for 11 terms. He's hoping to make it 12.
Republican U.S. Rep. Walter Jones has been representing eastern North Carolina in the U.S. House for 11 terms. He's hoping to make it 12.
 
When then-Congressman Richard Burr first ran for the U.S. Senate in 2004, he drew a tough Democratic opponent: former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles
When then-Congressman Richard Burr first ran for the U.S. Senate in 2004, he drew a tough Democratic opponent: former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles
 
As student protesters continue to wreak havoc at public meetings and expand their list of complaints against the University of North Carolina system's leadership, they will do nothing but hurt their chances of being taken seriously, said student Zack King.
As student protesters continue to wreak havoc at public meetings and expand their list of complaints against the University of North Carolina system's leadership, they will do nothing but hurt their chances of being taken seriously, said student Zack King.
 
When North Carolina Democrats Jim Hunt and Rufus Edmisten were running their races for U.S. Senate and governor in 1984, they kept as far away as they could from the Democratic nominee for president, Walter Mondale
When North Carolina Democrats Jim Hunt and Rufus Edmisten were running their races for U.S. Senate and governor in 1984, they kept as far away as they could from the Democratic nominee for president, Walter Mondale
 
The race for North Carolina's House District 88 is a hotly contested showdown between two-term Republican Rep. Rob Bryan and Democratic newcomer Mary Belk, a Charlotte native who says Bryan's policy decisions are disconnected from the district's needs
The race for North Carolina's House District 88 is a hotly contested showdown between two-term Republican Rep. Rob Bryan and Democratic newcomer Mary Belk, a Charlotte native who says Bryan's policy decisions are disconnected from the district's needs
 
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, a distant relative of 19th century Vice President Aaron Burr, trounced Democrat Elaine Marshall in 2010 with the largest percentage of the vote in North Carolina's U.S. Senate races since the Watergate era.
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, a distant relative of 19th century Vice President Aaron Burr, trounced Democrat Elaine Marshall in 2010 with the largest percentage of the vote in North Carolina's U.S. Senate races since the Watergate era.
 
Have you ever seen a news story reported in a national or regional media outlet about your hometown, or a place you know well, that portrays the area in such a light that you just can't recognize it?
Have you ever seen a news story reported in a national or regional media outlet about your hometown, or a place you know well, that portrays the area in such a light that you just can't recognize it?
 
One snake making headlines recently in North Carolina is the infamous 12th Congressional District, which winds its way from Greensboro to Charlotte, traveling a path that looks remarkably similar to Interstate 85
One snake making headlines recently in North Carolina is the infamous 12th Congressional District, which winds its way from Greensboro to Charlotte, traveling a path that looks remarkably similar to Interstate 85
 
In a nonpartisan race that could tip the ideological balance on the state Supreme Court, Wake County Superior Court Judge Michael Morgan and sitting Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Bob Edmunds each are touting his respective experience, track record, and judicial temperament as reasons to sit
In a nonpartisan race that could tip the ideological balance on the state Supreme Court, Wake County Superior Court Judge Michael Morgan and sitting Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Bob Edmunds each are touting his respective experience, track record, and judicial temperament as reasons to sit
 
If it seems like the campaign against Gov. Pat McCrory's re-election has been going on for years, you aren't imagining things
If it seems like the campaign against Gov. Pat McCrory's re-election has been going on for years, you aren't imagining things
 
The power of incumbency is on display in the Senate District 19 race between Republican state Sen. Wesley Meredith and Democratic challenger Toni Morris.
The power of incumbency is on display in the Senate District 19 race between Republican state Sen. Wesley Meredith and Democratic challenger Toni Morris.
 
Republican Cathy Dunn and Democrat Jim Beall Graham are vying for an open seat in state Senate District 33, and both candidates are confident they can improve the lives of people in Davidson and Montgomery counties
Republican Cathy Dunn and Democrat Jim Beall Graham are vying for an open seat in state Senate District 33, and both candidates are confident they can improve the lives of people in Davidson and Montgomery counties
 
Republican state Sen. Tom McInnis expects a "Trump Bump" to send him back for a second term in the North Carolina legislature
Republican state Sen. Tom McInnis expects a "Trump Bump" to send him back for a second term in the North Carolina legislature
 
On the Thursday "What Matters in North Carolina" program, host Mark Shiver spoke with Brian Balfour, executive vice-president of the Civitas Institute, to discuss the proposed Wake County sales tax increase on the Nov. 8 ballots, which will go to fund a mass transit plan
On the Thursday "What Matters in North Carolina" program, host Mark Shiver spoke with Brian Balfour, executive vice-president of the Civitas Institute, to discuss the proposed Wake County sales tax increase on the Nov. 8 ballots, which will go to fund a mass transit plan
 
U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, the Republican incumbent for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District, is running on his track record and roots in the district
U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, the Republican incumbent for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District, is running on his track record and roots in the district
 
A lawsuit filed by the president of a conservative policy organization says the North Carolina Constitution requires payments from a 2000 agreement between pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc. and the North Carolina Department of Justice go to public schools
A lawsuit filed by the president of a conservative policy organization says the North Carolina Constitution requires payments from a 2000 agreement between pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc. and the North Carolina Department of Justice go to public schools
 
One of the most interesting features of this most interesting presidential election is how the 2016 campaign has shaken up the electoral map
One of the most interesting features of this most interesting presidential election is how the 2016 campaign has shaken up the electoral map
 
Spindale Town Councilman Ben Edwards said he was agitated when he learned House Majority Leader Mike Hager was running unopposed in House District 112, which the Republican had represented since 2011
Spindale Town Councilman Ben Edwards said he was agitated when he learned House Majority Leader Mike Hager was running unopposed in House District 112, which the Republican had represented since 2011
 
After Republicans won their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, and particularly after they won the U.S. Senate in 2014, the nation's capital became a place of active inaction
After Republicans won their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, and particularly after they won the U.S. Senate in 2014, the nation's capital became a place of active inaction
 
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