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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

On Martin Luther King Day 2021, we shouldn’t forget that the Civil Rights icon wanted peace, but not at the expense of justice
North Carolina’s quiet, consequential LGBTQ victory

Editorials

North Carolina’s quiet, consequential LGBTQ victory

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?

Save us the hollow call for unity, Franklin Graham

Editorials

Save us the hollow call for unity, Franklin Graham

N.C.’s vaccine rollout has been bumpy. The state needs to step up the pace.

Opinion

N.C.’s vaccine rollout has been bumpy. The state needs to step up the pace.

January 10, 2021, 12:00 AM
Should NC teachers move to the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line?

Editorials

Should NC teachers move to the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line?

January 8, 2021, 8:41 AM
“There has never been a more important time”: What NC faces next with COVID-19

Editorials

“There has never been a more important time”: What NC faces next with COVID-19

Trump and his GOP enablers fueled a Capitol coup attempt

Editorials

Trump and his GOP enablers fueled a Capitol coup attempt

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Durham, Wake health departments will start vaccinating seniors this week

Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Jan. 18

Coronavirus vaccine live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Jan. 19

Pandemic Dining Awards: The 10 Triangle restaurants with the most memorable to-go meals

Thousands seeking COVID vaccines in Wake County temporarily overwhelm sign-up system

Thom Tillis faces a final Trump test. Will he betray North Carolina?

Editorials

Thom Tillis faces a final Trump test. Will he betray North Carolina?

As chief of staff, Meadows enables a rogue president

Opinion

As chief of staff, Meadows enables a rogue president

Kevin Siers met 2020’s biggest stories with some of his best cartoons ever

Opinion

Kevin Siers met 2020’s biggest stories with some of his best cartoons ever

Stimulus package leaves local N.C. governments at risk

Opinion

Stimulus package leaves local N.C. governments at risk

North Carolina is getting a big revenue surprise. Let’s use it the right way

Opinion

North Carolina is getting a big revenue surprise. Let’s use it the right way

December 20, 2020, 4:00 AM
The governor’s laughable excuse for hiding North Carolina’s Apple incentives

Editorials

The governor’s laughable excuse for hiding North Carolina’s Apple incentives

NC’s superintendent has one last bumble — this time on end-of-course tests

Editorials

NC’s superintendent has one last bumble — this time on end-of-course tests

December 16, 2020, 6:29 AM
Don’t rush on Raleigh’s Downtown South project

Opinion

Don’t rush on Raleigh’s Downtown South project

December 15, 2020, 4:00 AM
NC’s $335 COVID checks were a big Republican miss

Opinion

NC’s $335 COVID checks were a big Republican miss

December 14, 2020, 4:00 AM
Two North Carolina Republicans stood up for the election. Thank you

Editorials

Two North Carolina Republicans stood up for the election. Thank you

NC Gov. Cooper says COVID curfews have had success in 2 states. Have they?

Editorials

NC Gov. Cooper says COVID curfews have had success in 2 states. Have they?

December 10, 2020, 1:21 PM
Alamance Co. isn’t exempt from the Constitution. Stop acting like it

Opinion

Alamance Co. isn’t exempt from the Constitution. Stop acting like it

December 10, 2020, 4:00 AM
Gov. Cooper tries a COVID curfew in North Carolina. It probably won’t be enough.

Editorials

Gov. Cooper tries a COVID curfew in North Carolina. It probably won’t be enough.

How proposals for criminal justice reform may bring NC Democrats and Republicans together

Opinion

How proposals for criminal justice reform may bring NC Democrats and Republicans together

December 7, 2020, 4:00 AM
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