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May 2025

Posted inHigher Education

Guilford College Debates How ‘Quakerly’ It Should Be

by Matt Hartman May 15, 2025June 21, 2025

Amid its second financial crisis in five years, Guilford College faculty hatched a radical plan to run the school by Quaker-inspired councils.

Posted inBusiness

‘We Just Want to Celebrate’

by Sayaka Matsuoka May 14, 2025June 21, 2025

The owners of Freeman’s Grub & Pub returned to Greensboro after leaving to focus on their mental health. Now they’re celebrating a decade.

Posted inCourts

Judge Orders Columbus County Sheriff to Release Additional Records 

by Ben Rappaport May 13, 2025May 14, 2025

The judge directed the county to grant access to public records about former sheriff Jody Greene. 

Posted inPolitics

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards Accused of Hitting Man At Rotary Event

by Jessica Wakeman May 12, 2025May 13, 2025

The rumor mill has been churning over allegations Edwards struck an audience member at the “Peace in Action” conference.

Posted inEnvironment

Despite Problems, N.C. Officials Choose Horne LLP to Run Disaster Relief Efforts

by Lisa Sorg May 12, 2025May 13, 2025

The Mississippi-based firm was cited for communications breakdowns when it ran ReBuild NC.

Posted inPolitics

The Activist Who Persuaded Republicans To Target Trans Rights

by Liz Skalka May 12, 2025May 18, 2025

The GOP’s current trans obsession wasn’t inevitable—or even likely. But Terry Schilling saw the possibilities. And he had data.

Posted inCourts

Jefferson Griffin Lost. The Reputation of State Courts Might Be the Biggest Loser.

by Jeffrey Billman May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

The six-month challenge did more than rekindle long-simmering partisan debates over election administration. It also raised questions about the state’s judiciary.

Posted inSports

Searching For Michael Jordan in Wilmington

by Thomas Beller May 9, 2025May 12, 2025

The NBA superstar has become a global icon and billionaire. But you have to strain to find signs of him in his hometown.

Posted inHigher Education

Long Live the Archives

by Matt Hartman May 8, 2025May 12, 2025

A UNC team dedicated to coordinating data management has taken on new importance as Trump removes repositories.

Posted inHigher Education

Saying Goodbye to St. Andrews University

by Ben Rappaport May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

To the dozens of alumni who attended the school’s final graduation ceremony, it felt more like a funeral.

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