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NC’s power grid is safe for now, but it may be vulnerable to future climate disasters

Opinion

NC’s power grid is safe for now, but it may be vulnerable to future climate disasters

NC may dodge the Texas debacle, but its power grid needs to change
Some NC lawmakers finally found someone to help during COVID — themselves

Editorials

Some NC lawmakers finally found someone to help during COVID — themselves

February 23, 2021, 12:00 AM
What you should know about NC’s in-person school bill - with an Editorial Board recommendation

Editorials

What you should know about NC’s in-person school bill - with an Editorial Board recommendation

February 18, 2021, 12:00 PM
In one state, the GOP accepted its senator’s vote of conscience. It wasn’t North Carolina.

Opinion

In one state, the GOP accepted its senator’s vote of conscience. It wasn’t North Carolina.

NC lawmakers dilute transparency with a maneuver that shows why we need it

Editorials

NC lawmakers dilute transparency with a maneuver that shows why we need it

February 16, 2021, 4:00 AM
On the impeachment vote, one NC senator represented us well

Opinion

On the impeachment vote, one NC senator represented us well

February 13, 2021, 9:38 PM
We’re bringing more voices to Editorial Board conversations

Editorials

We’re bringing more voices to Editorial Board conversations

February 12, 2021, 12:00 AM
Republican-led states are considering new voter suppression laws. Is NC next?

Opinion

Republican-led states are considering new voter suppression laws. Is NC next?

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Finally, Charlotte’s mystery What The 77 campaign has been revealed. Here it is ...

Fans priced out? Charlotte FC’s cheapest season ticket seats are most expensive in MLS

N.C. high school football coach resigns hours before his team’s season opener

Joel Odom, youngest person to run for Charlotte mayor, found dead at age 22

February 26, 2021, 8:19 AM

Library, developer near deal to relocate north Charlotte branch after community outcry

Biden’s immigration changes will bring a big boost to the N.C. economy

Opinion

Biden’s immigration changes will bring a big boost to the N.C. economy

UNC’s shameful Silent Sam deception

Editorials

UNC’s shameful Silent Sam deception

Thom Tillis faces a test with COVID relief compromise

Editorials

Thom Tillis faces a test with COVID relief compromise

NC School Board shouldn’t “refine” harsh truths about history and systemic racism

Opinion

NC School Board shouldn’t “refine” harsh truths about history and systemic racism

Madison Cawthorn is a Republican creation and North Carolina embarrassment

Editorials

Madison Cawthorn is a Republican creation and North Carolina embarrassment

The weak reasons Sens. Tillis and Burr are meek about impeachment

Opinion

The weak reasons Sens. Tillis and Burr are meek about impeachment

January 27, 2021, 2:54 PM
‘Come, mama. Come, mama’: NC must help families cut off from each other by COVID-19

Opinion

‘Come, mama. Come, mama’: NC must help families cut off from each other by COVID-19

January 27, 2021, 9:13 AM
Don’t mess this majority up, Democrats

Editorials

Don’t mess this majority up, Democrats

January 24, 2021, 7:42 AM
Biden offers a path of unity for the nation and NC. Join him, Republicans

Opinion

Biden offers a path of unity for the nation and NC. Join him, Republicans

Biden’s COVID-19 plan brings good news for North Carolina

Editorials

Biden’s COVID-19 plan brings good news for North Carolina

January 20, 2021, 4:00 AM
On this day, let’s remember the MLK who demanded that America choose justice before peace

Editorials

On this day, let’s remember the MLK who demanded that America choose justice before peace

How long should the governor have emergency COVID-19 powers in NC?

Opinion

How long should the governor have emergency COVID-19 powers in NC?

North Carolina’s quiet, consequential LGBTQ victory

Editorials

North Carolina’s quiet, consequential LGBTQ victory

Save us the hollow call for unity, Franklin Graham

Editorials

Save us the hollow call for unity, Franklin Graham

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