Firing through the Shutdown: Trump’s Mass Layoffs Erode the American Government

Screen Capture If governance is no longer a calling but a casualty of politics, then the republic will not fail through force or revolution, but through erosion from within. By Matthew A. McIntosh Public Historian Brewminate Introduction As the...

SBA Deadline Approaching to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans for Private Nonprofits in North Carolina

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in North Carolina of the Nov. 10 deadline to apply for disaster loans to offset losses from physical damage caused by Tropical...

North Carolina Defines Digital Skills Standards

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity has published the North Carolina Digital Skills Standards, which are designed to provide those in the state with digital tools and...

No. 2 field hockey drops fourth quarter heartbreaker to No. 3 North Carolina

If fans tuned into Virginia field hockey’s match against North Carolina in the second half, they would not think the Cavaliers were losing. In fact, for much of the game, Virginia (9-1, 5-1 ACC) had the Tar Heels (11-1, 4-1 ACC) on, well, their...

Tangipahoa Parish Government directly delivers relief aid to Western North Carolina

Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, relief supplies from our own Tangipahoa Parish Government were delivered to two YMCAs in Asheville and Black Mountain, NC. The two YMCAs that were the recipients of these...

A Snob’s Guide to North Carolina

The Tar Heel State has a slice of it all: beaches, barrier islands, mountains, and some of the most delicious and discerning food cities, all within driving distance of a few hours. Plus, there is North Carolina’s sophistication, from its Research...

Local Governments Worked Hard to Hedge Against Climate Disaster. Florida Leaders Bigfooted Them.

A person walks through a flooded street from the rising Anclote River as the region tries to recover from Hurricane Milton on Oct. 11, 2024, in New Port Richey, FL.Spencer Platt/Getty Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by...

Chad Mizelle: Where local prosecutors have failed, the federal government has stepped in

America’s cities are in crisis. From Washington to Chicago to Portland, violent crime has surged, leaving Americans fearful and fed up. Carjackings in broad daylight. Smash-and-grab robberies. Terror in train stations. For too long, soft-on-crime...

8 Best Airbnb Stays in New Orleans for Music and Culture

There are some exquisite Airbnb stays in New Orleans for a memorable and fun retreat. New Orleans is a vibrant destination known for its rich culture, lively music, and historic charm. Tourists are drawn to its French and Spanish-inspired...

Prosecutors say North Carolina Democrat state lawmaker’s phone had 14 illegal acts with teen

Cellphone video of sexual encounters involving a 15-year-old he lived with in Atlanta and High Point are within prosecutors’ evidence against 41-year-old North Carolina state Rep. Cecil Brockman, according to his first court appearance on Friday...

North Carolina state House member charged with sex-related crimes involving teen

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina state House member has been charged with sex-related crimes involving a teenager earlier this year, court records show. Six-term Democratic state Rep. Cecil Brockman, 41, of High Point, was arrested...

ALEXANDER JONES: The main problem with mental illness in North Carolina is untreated suffering

Mental illness has become part of the legislative agenda in North Carolina. The violence we saw in Charlotte and Southport was undoubtedly horrific. But for all the extreme, violent suffering inflicted by a small number of profoundly ill people,...

North Carolina soybean farmers face financial crisis amid trade war and China boycott

President Donald Trump’s trade war is rippling through the U.S. agriculture industry, and the impact is being felt especially hard in North Carolina. Ten to 20 years ago, when tobacco sales began to decline, many farmers in the state switched to...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.15.25

Good Wednesday morning. Good news, indeed — Goodies Eatery is back. The beloved downtown breakfast spot reopens Wednesday at its new home inside the Highpoint Center on College Avenue, with longtime fan-turned-owner Will Johnson at the helm....

SNAP and WIC recipients will receive benefits through October

RALEIGH — As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second week, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working with local, state and federal partners to navigate the evolving impacts on essential services....

GatherGood CLT representatives talk about their upcoming benefit concert Songs for Palestine

The benefit concert helps support Palestinian students who dream of continuing their education through scholarships and mentorships. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A local nonprofit is bringing Palestinian music and culture to Charlotte this weekend while...

North Carolina teen wants you to know she is in need of a forever family

There are more than 11,000 children living in foster care in North Carolina, and the Children’s Home Society reports there are not nearly enough available families to take them in.One of those children awaiting adoption is 14-year-old Solé. She...

North Carolina Is Fueled For Growth

Business Facilities: What are some of the broad advantages for business in North Carolina? Christopher Chung: The state of North Carolina offers a compelling combination of highly skilled and growing workforce, low cost of doing business, and a...

Soybean harvest hit by trade tensions as China halts purchases from North Carolina farmers

We're right in the middle of the Soybean harvest, which typically goes on from September through October. Soybeans are a critical part of North Carolina agriculture and they're something News 12 spoke about with multiple members of Congress, as...

Portland jetport not showing video that blames shutdown on Democrats

Portland International Jetport has joined several major U.S. airports in declining to display a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that blames congressional Democrats for the government shutdown and related travel disruptions....