Commentary/Opinion
On Road Funding, Something’s Gotta Give
By John Hood RALEIGH — Fred Astaire is one of my favorite entertainers of all time. For one of his…
JCAR: New Homes Are Helping The County Catch Up, Not Get Ahead
This article was submitted by the Johnston County Association of REALTORS® (JCAR) and is published as submitted. JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C.…
Local Newspapers Play Essential Roles
By John Hood RALEIGH — It was 40 years ago this week that I wrote my first column for North…
Free Markets Can Promote Affordability
By John Hood RALEIGH — If formal surveys and social-media tracking offer useful signals — flawed as they may be,…
You Decide: What Are The Benefits And Costs Of Immigration?
By Mike Walden Immigration of foreign-born individuals moving to the U.S. has sparked serious debates about the pros and cons…
The Public’s Sense Of Betrayal At Wasted Taxpayer Money
By David Larson Carolina Journal Not everything we cover in the news business makes it through to the average person…
Bar Owners’ Complaints Could Play Role In Marquee NC Election
By Mitch Kokai Roy Cooper relies on his record as North Carolina’s governor to support his campaign for US Senate.…
Hospital Market Needs More Competition
By John Hood RALEIGH — When the leaders of WakeMed, one of the three hospital systems with large facilities in…
British Scheme Helped The Patriot Cause
By John Hood RALEIGH — In war, alliances often prove decisive. But as Sun Tzu observed nearly 2,500 years ago,…
Billing Chaos Drives Healthcare Administrative Costs
By David Larson Carolina Journal Arguably, the biggest issue for North Carolina’s financial security — on the individual, business, and…
