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Beaufort County Board of Education District 6 member Steven P. Rader has filed for election to another term on the board. He is a resident of Washington, residing on Harvey Street in the city's Historic District.
Published: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 @ 7:31 pm
By: Steven P. Rader
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North Carolina Treasury Secretary Dale Folwell, and now, challenging for the seat of North Carolina's governor visits with Eastern North Carolina NOW's publisher, Stan Deatherage, to discuss the multiple jobs of the Secretary, his commitment to performance, and that lurking elected position hence.
Published: Monday, September 23rd, 2024 @ 5:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Jim Martin was the most underappreciated governor in our state’s modern history.
Published: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 6:14 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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While I may not be an expert on public records laws, I agree with what former North Carolina Governor Jim Martin continues saying.
Published: Saturday, November 25th, 2023 @ 12:07 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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While we digest the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy it might be informative to know that North Carolina was the first in the modern era to oust a Speaker. We can learn from that history.
Published: Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 @ 9:38 am
By: Tom Campbell
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On Saturday, more than two-thirds of delegates at the North Carolina Republican Party’s annual convention in Greensboro approved a motion to censure U.S. Senator Thom Tillis over his political positions that differ from the party’s platform.
Published: Sunday, July 30th, 2023 @ 9:07 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Jim Broyhill, a Republican who spent nearly a quarter-century representing North Carolina in Congress, has died at age 95. His family announced the news Saturday.
Published: Thursday, March 9th, 2023 @ 6:18 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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In the Pantheon of notable North Carolina public servants none stands so tall as Jim Broyhill. The Broyhill family story is essentially the North Carolina story. Starting from humble beginnings, family members learned to work hard, persevere, be humble and serve others.
Published: Friday, February 24th, 2023 @ 8:35 am
By: Tom Campbell
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Former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Exum could mediate a legal dispute between state Attorney General Josh Stein and Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman.
Published: Sunday, February 12th, 2023 @ 1:34 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein officially kicked off the state’s 2024 race for governor Wednesday morning throwing his hat in the ring by tweeting out a video that takes aim squarely at N.C.’s current lieutenant governor, and possible opponent, Mark Robinson.
Published: Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ 5:00 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Over the July 4th holiday we experienced the traditional red, white and blue salutes to our nation, along with tributes paid the patriots who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2022 @ 12:17 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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We don't need parental control of education.
Published: Friday, July 1st, 2022 @ 9:06 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Lately, I’ve been thinking about the word balance. We refer to a well-balanced life as one with equilibrium between work, family and recreation.
Published: Saturday, June 25th, 2022 @ 7:15 am
By: Tom Campbell
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The Wake County Public School Board voted for making masks recommended but not required for athletics immediately. The vote includes extracurricular activities, ending masks requirements on Friday, Feb. 25, and for classes starting March 7.
Published: Friday, February 25th, 2022 @ 8:29 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A wearied North Carolina faces a third year of the pandemic with resignation and hope.
Published: Thursday, December 30th, 2021 @ 11:32 am
By: Tom Campbell
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unday afternoon was perfect for sitting outside, enjoying nature in the balmy weather. It reminded me of my younger days.
Published: Saturday, November 6th, 2021 @ 9:46 am
By: Tom Campbell
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Republicans won a strategic victory on Election Day in North Carolina, claiming several formerly Democratic county commission boards and adding to the pool of candidates they’ll groom for positions in higher public offices.
Published: Thursday, November 19th, 2020 @ 2:50 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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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. Here’s this week’s review:
Published: Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 @ 11:45 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Three former Governors, who led our state for 28 years, took center stage at Memorial Hall on the UNC Chapel Hill campus last week. Sponsored by the UNC Institute of Politics, the 80 minutes was historical, insightful and time well spent.
Published: Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 @ 10:55 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
Published: Saturday, December 7th, 2019 @ 9:43 am
By: Carolina Journal
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After decades of litigation and hundreds of millions of dollars in court-ordered settlements, the legislature has finally repealed the Map Act.
Published: Sunday, November 24th, 2019 @ 3:23 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a staunch conservative and the first Republican female Vice Presidential nominee, endorsed Dr. Joan Perry for Congress in North Carolina's Third Congressional District.
Published: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 @ 10:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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With early voting already underway, the nation's first female combat veteran elected to the US Senate, Joni Ernst, endorsed Dr. Joan Perry, Republican candidate for Congress in the Special Election to replace former Congressman Walter Jones.
Published: Friday, June 28th, 2019 @ 9:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Rep. Phil Shepard of Onslow County today announced his endorsement of Dr. Joan Perry for the Republican Primary Runoff to fill the seat of former Congressman Walter Jones.
Published: Friday, June 21st, 2019 @ 5:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today Joe Anne Jones, wife of former Congressman Walter Jones, joined Dr. Joan Perry, Republican candidate for Congress, at a press conference to discuss the Special Election to fill her husband's seat in Congress.
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 @ 3:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Twelve charter schools sought approval to open in 2020, although the State Board of Education failed to approve two of them after local district officials and PTA members raised concerns.
Published: Sunday, June 16th, 2019 @ 4:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, conservative Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney endorsed Dr. Joan Perry for Congress in the NC-3 Special Election to fill the seat of the late Congressman Walter Jones.
Published: Friday, June 14th, 2019 @ 5:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, former Republican Attorney General nominee and State Senator Buck Newton endorsed Dr. Joan Perry for Congress in the NC-3 Special Election to fill the seat of the late Congressman Walter Jones.
Published: Thursday, June 13th, 2019 @ 2:48 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today Dr. Virginia Foxx, Congresswoman for North Carolina's 5th congressional district, endorsed Dr. Joan Perry for Congress in the NC-3 Special Election to fill the seat of the late Congressman Walter Jones.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2019 @ 6:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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