Rocking Out At Recess
The New York Times calls him, “the Judy Blume of kiddie rock,” and USA Today says he is “hands down the best songwriter in the genre.” Grammy-nominated» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePolitical Fallout From Shutdown
Congress finally ended the government shutdown this week and voted to raise the debt ceiling. The battle may be over for the moment, but the political» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Return To Gap Creek
More than 12 years ago, Robert Morgan’s “Gap Creek” (A Shannon Ravenel Book/2013) catapulted to the top of the New York Times Bestseller list. Oprah» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTeachers Leading Without Leaving Classroom
Teachers who excel in instruction are often encouraged to pursue administration. But what if teachers could take on leadership roles and influence policy» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleInviting Strangers To Live With You
For most people, the home is a private sanctuary. But for Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and his family, inviting strangers to live in their house is just a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLawyer and Organizer Reflects On 50 Years Of Civil Rights Action
Al McSurely has spent more than five decades fighting racism, poverty and discrimination. In the 1960s, he was arrested for sedition in Kentucky and then» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleJune Atkinson On The Fight To Save NC Schools
This week, North Carolina teachers protested funding shortages in the education system by staging walk-ins across the state. Many were upset by budget...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleVeterans Find Employment In Business Ownership
One of the most pressing concerns for armed services members returning home is employment. The transition to the civilian workforce can be daunting for...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAmerican Legion Commander Shatters Barriers
When Patricia Harris became leader of the North Carolina Department of the American Legion, she was the first African-American and the first female to...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe State Of Teaching In North Carolina
Sweeping reforms in education laws this year angered many teachers. Hundreds protested the lack of a pay increase, the elimination of tenure and the end...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePolitical Junkie Ken Rudin Talks North Carolina Politics
United States Senator Kay Hagan faces a tough battle to keep her seat in 2014. Some polls indicate Hagan’s lead over several Republican challengers is...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Clothesline Muse
In the past, the clothesline was a place where a community’s women met to hang laundry. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFracking In Western North Carolina?
Experts have been looking at the piedmont and coastal plain as a potential fracking zone. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Intersection Of Science And Public Policy
Science is a place where facts and objectivity reign supreme while politics is a blend of perspectives and opinions. So what happens when science and...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLee Smith Explores History Through Fiction
In her latest novel, Chapel Hill author Lee Smith tells the story of Asheville's Highland Hospital, a pioneering mental institution that once housed...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleRaleigh Native Rocks Project Runway
When Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn told contestants on Season 12 to “make it work,” North Carolina State University students saw a familiar face....» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleKen Rudin Reflects On Mandela's Legacy
As the world mourns the passing of South African President Nelson Mandela, political expert Ken Rudin reflects on Mandela’s legacy. He’ll also offer an...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDOT Secretary And SELC Director Debate Bonner Bridge
The North Carolina Department of Transportation closed the Bonner Bridge last week, leaving Hatteras residents with few options for transportation to...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMapping African American Music in Eastern North Carolina
Maceo Parker, Billy Taylor, Thelonius Monk: many soul and jazz legends have North Carolina roots. The new book "African American Music Trails of Eastern...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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