By Dan Barkin In BlogPosted 08/03/2020The story behind the WW II suspension of the N.C. State FairHow the N.C. State Fair was suspended nearly 80 years ago. READ MORE
By Edward Martin In October 2018Posted 10/02/2018Hurricane Florence dumped record rainfall on eastern N.C.Hurricane Florence shattered rainfall records that caused flooding and damage in eastern North Carolina. READ MORE
By Edward Martin In July 2018Posted 07/02/2018Commentary: Traditional industries provide core strength to the economyThe state is abuzz with the potential of Big Tech expansions. But traditional forces remain our backbone. READ MORE