Two wealthy out-of-state businessmen bought major league sports franchises in North Carolina in 2018. The two organizations have moved in very different directions.
Past Stories
Posted inCourts & Justice
Beyond Innocence
Darryl Hunt’s exoneration got him out of jail for a crime he didn’t commit. But it couldn’t undo the trauma and systemic racism that shaped every aspect of his life.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Tangled Up In Blue
North Carolina Democrats are tired of losing, and some blame Gov. Roy Cooper’s hand-picked party leader. Will they risk their future on an untested 25-year-old, or hope that staying the course yields better results?
Posted inPolitics & Government
The Vote Wrangler
House Minority Leader Robert Reives can’t afford to lose a single Democratic vote. Can he keep his party together?
Posted inElections
Mark Walker Floats a Test Balloon
The former U.S. House member is seriously considering a run for governor, setting up a potential primary showdown.
Posted inMedia
Wandering The Desert
Eastern North Carolina has seen what happens when a once-thriving news environment dries up – and what emerges to fill the void.
Posted inBooks
Secrets in a Small Town
De’Shawn Charles Winslow’s new novel, Decent People, blends murder and cultural conflicts in the fictional town of West Mills, North Carolina.
Posted inFaith & Religion
A Minister’s Protest at Midnight
Before teaching at Duke, Peter Storey ministered to South Africa’s political prisoners. In a return visit, he urged leaders to emulate Nelson Mandela’s “far-sighted magnanimity.”
Posted inEnvironment
North Carolina Trees Are Feeding Europe’s ‘Clean Energy’ Revolution
Scientists and environmental activists have raised concerns about the carbon benefit of burning wood pellets for power. But the industry churning them out in North Carolina has continued to grow.