Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Search Results
46 results
for "Billman, Jeffrey C"
Record #:
27087
Author(s):
Abstract:
This year, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival’s thematic program dives deep into the conniving, idealistic world of presidential campaigns. A number of films cover elections during the 1960s to 2000s, president scandals, assassinations, and the beginnings of epochal social change.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27112
Author(s):
Abstract:
House Bill 2 has led to the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in North Carolina. But even worse, the provisions override local anti-discrimination against trans-people who are already marginalized and misunderstood. Democrats will likely use this issue against Republicans in this year’s election.
Source:
Full Text:
Record #:
27134
Author(s):
Abstract:
The Department of Justice ruled that House Bill 2’s bathroom provision violated the Civil Rights Act and thus put billions of federal dollars at risk. Since then, Governor McCrory and the Department of Justice have sued one another. Now the case is headed to the Supreme Court.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27138
Author(s):
Abstract:
Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for President of the United States. Last week, U.S. Senator Richard Burr and Governor McCrory pledged to support the nominee. But not all Republicans are in favor of Trump.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27150
Author(s):
Abstract:
In North Carolina, the rich get richer while the middle class steadily declines and the number of low-income earners surge. Goldsboro is the most pronounced example of this dynamic. State policies that cut taxes for the wealthy will likely accelerate this trend.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27167
Author(s):
Abstract:
Duck is the only town in the Outer Banks that allows dogs on the beach without leashes. As you make your way down south, suggested activities are kite surfing in Buxton, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, a trip to see wild horses at Ocracoke, and the Outer Banks Brewing Station.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27177
Author(s):
Abstract:
Earlier this year, a federal judge ruled that the legislature’s congressional district maps constituted an illegal racial gerrymander. So the legislature had to redraw the maps and reschedule the congressional primaries for June 7. Because of the time crunch between June and November, there will be no runoff.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27197
Author(s):
Abstract:
On June 9, Republicans proposed a change to the North Carolina constitution, called the Gun Rights Amendment. This would enable any U.S. citizen to carry a concealed weapon in the state without a license, permit, or safety course. North Carolina currently ranks twenty-first in the nation in gun deaths, but easy access to guns will mean even more gun deaths.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27220
Author(s):
Abstract:
Any nonprofit organization can rent out space in the North Carolina Governor’s Mansion. Next Wednesday, the liberal group Progress NC will host the Garden Party Against Hate inside Governor Pat McCrory’s house. The party is thrown in support of gender equality and will feature the Air Horn Orchestra.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27241
Author(s):
Abstract:
At the Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton became the first woman to accept a major party’s nomination for President of the United States. In North Carolina, U.S. Senate candidate Deborah Ross’s chances are almost inextricably tied to Clinton’s success.
Source:
Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 31, August 2016,
p10-13, il, por
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27248
Author(s):
Abstract:
Richard Burr, North Carolina’s senior U.S. senator, is running against former state representative Deborah Ross in this year’s election. Controversial topics up for debate are flag burning and a veteran’s right to fly one.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27255
Author(s):
Abstract:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) had initially agreed that people living near coal ash pits should not drink their well water. From DENR’s perspective, the McCrory administration downplayed the risks before sending out do-not-drink notices. State epidemiologists argue that the public is confused and being misled.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
27473
Author(s):
Abstract:
This year, North Carolina is yet again a battleground state in the presidential election. But in less than three weeks, the tight race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will come to a close. Votes are also close in elections for the U.S. Senate and state governor.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
28824
Author(s):
Abstract:
The current political atmosphere seems to reflect Nixonland, a social history of the 1960s and 1970s through the lens of Richard Nixon’s presidency. Many citizens of Durham believe that the goals of President Donald Trump’s administration conflict with Durham’s progressive values and goals.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
28950
Author(s):
Abstract:
Indy Weekly compiled a list of twenty-seven reasons why they love North Carolina and the Triangle area. Among the list are reasons related to activism, theater and arts, food, culture, sports, community resilience, and history.
Source:
Full Text: