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How often do the majority and minority leaders of any legislative chamber in America agree on a significant policy change? You can probably count those occasions on your fingers without putting down … more
North Carolina has its own Old Testament prophet. Maybe you remember from Bible study those prophets who preached about the people’s responsibility to care for the poor. Elijah, of … more
It must have been the magic in the air that caused me to think of spiritual matters while waiting to ride the legendary Space Mountain at Disney World. As background, you need to know that the … more
The poet tells us that in spring, “a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.”  I know that to be true because it’s happened to me twice — and both … more
Churches have come a long way. Onlookers rejoice instead of glaring if toddlers scurry or wail throughout a worship service. Spry 80-year-olds no longer perform lunging ankle grabs if visitors sneak … more
North Carolina remains a political battleground. Although Republicans have won most recent statewide contests and retained majorities in legislative seats and county commissions, they usually lose … more
This is how it began. September 2 is my mother’s birthday. Although she’s been gone for over 25 years, I’m still hyper-aware of September 2 whenever it rolls around. Last year, … more
A friend of mine recently emailed a New York Times article lamenting, “Anybody who knew the old Chapel Hill knows that now it’s gone to hell.” The writer’s complaints included … more
Jobs are a crucial part — some would say “the” crucial part — of the economy. People take jobs to earn money. They spend the money on products and services to support their … more
There’s something about shock and awe that sticks with you. Twenty years ago, my workshop for newspaper journalists at a conference center outside Warsaw, Poland, was interrupted with the … more
For more than a decade we’ve studied the problem exhaustively, we’ve talked about it almost incessantly, we’ve engaged the latest curriculum du jour, and have spent more than $50 … more
Oh no, oh no! I got swamped! Swamped by an intended kindness gone awry. You want to know what transpired? Well, remember, you asked! During a recent interaction with a person I’d not met … more
North Carolina is about to become the 40th state to expand its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act. The bill drew huge, bipartisan majorities of legislators. Republican leaders resisted … more
When my first grandchild Charlotte was born just over a week ago, my simultaneous reactions were: “It’s about time,” and, “I’m not ready for this.” As … more
Phillip Gerard’s latest book, “North Carolina in the 1950s: the decade in motion,” came out in early March. That might sound impossible because Gerard died last year on Nov. 7. … more
North Carolina is the birthplace of miniature golf. Like Ohio mistakenly claims to be “first in flight,” Tennessee makes false claims on putt-putt. Don’t be fooled. Shipping … more
All the cars are yellow. Trucks, too. Yours, mine, everyone’s. No matter what color they started out as or where you find them — driveway, highway, or car lot — … more
We’re days away from the 2020 primary day, the final opportunity for Chatham County residents to vote on the local option sales tax referendum on this ballot. As part of our coverage, we’ve got … more
The News + Record asked individuals on either side of the tree protection at Chatham Park discussion to write a 750-word opinion piece of the subject. Elaine Chiosso is the Executive Director of … more
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