Columbus County’s handling of public records “evinces a pattern of ongoing and willful defiance of our state’s transparency laws.”
September 2024
Posted inCourts
Eyes On the Court of Appeals Races
Republicans have an 11-4 advantage on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Another three seats are up this year.
Posted inPolitics
Mark Robinson and Why the Lieutenant Governor’s Office Matters
There’s a new spotlight on North Carolina’s lieutenant governor, an office that usually doesn’t get much attention.
Posted inElections
The GOP Finger Pointing Has Begun
Amid new revelations, a growing number of Republicans are distancing themselves from Republican Mark Robinson’s campaign.
Posted inFood
Lionfish: Invasive and Delicious
Wilmington restaurateurs take to the sea to spear lionfish, a voracious predator—and now a signature dish.
Posted inPolitics
Mark Robinson Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Porn Site Comments
North Carolina’s Republican candidate for governor has been linked to accounts on Nude Africa and Ashley Madison in separate media reports.
Posted inHigher Education
The Faculty Diplomat
At a tense time for the UNC System, faculty assembly leader Wade Maki says he’s focused on building relationships and credibility.
Posted inElections
Governor Debates Are Going, Going, Gone
The nominees for governor have held fewer debates in the last few elections. This year there won’t be any.
Posted inPlace
Postmark Greensboro: A Historic Transit Hub Could Be Key to Downtown’s Next Chapter
Greensboro’s Southern Railway Passenger Station was one of the grandest on the East Coast. Nearly 100 years later, it could play a pivotal role in the future.
Posted inPolitics
Dominoes on the Court
Republicans have a 5-2 majority on the state Supreme Court, and Democrats are fighting to hold onto Allison Riggs’ seat this year.