The ‘Prophet’ and the Backlash
The Declaration of Independence’s (Possible?) Origins in North Carolina
Who’s Your Founding Father? takes a gonzo approach to unpacking the origin of our establishing edict.
The Weight of Words
How Davidson College struck a balance between free expression and making sure marginalized voices aren’t drowned out.
Banking On A Global Catastrophe
Bank of America made billions off the world’s most polluting industries. The effort to change its course on climate continues.
Politics
What is Blue Cross NC Up To?
Legislation under discussion would grant the nonprofit insurer broad leeway to operate like a for-profit. But what is Blue Cross NC really after?
Two Paths to Power
Virginia Foxx and Patrick McHenry, the two most-senior House Republicans from North Carolina, have embraced different styles as they climb the ranks.
Durham’s New Model for Public Safety
The city launched its unarmed emergency response team amid a fierce debate over policing. Now the program is poised to expand.
Place
Divisions and Subdivisions
A development fight has split the Greensboro exurb of Summerfield. The threat of state intervention might actually bring them together.
Can Asheville Learn To Live With Bears?
As ursine and human populations collide, state agencies are dealing with the limits of education and management.
Four Years After Florence
Like many in Eastern North Carolina, Pastor Willie Jordan was no stranger to storms and flooding. Then came Hurricane Florence.
Recent Stories
How Wide Is North Carolina?
Nearly 40 years ago, a newspaper columnist set out to capture the character of North Carolinians as he drove the state’s longest highway.
How to Sell a University
Nido Qubein remade High Point University from a struggling college to a booming campus known for “wow” amenities. He’s not done yet.
A Cultural Institution at a Crossroads
Work at Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies has all but stopped, staff have quit, and more are being laid off.
