Why the 2026 NC Supreme Court Race Matters More Than Ever

April 25, 2026 | Comments Off on Why the 2026 NC Supreme Court Race Matters More Than Ever

Thank you for joining us this Saturday morning.  Later this year, voters will decide whether to retain Anita Earls on the state Supreme Court, or to replace her with Sarah Stevens. The state’s high court has a tremendous impact as the terminal point for legal and constitutional questions.  But the role of state judiciaries has taken…

The Group that’s Shining a Spotlight on N.C.’s Innovation Ecosystem

April 18, 2026 | Comments Off on The Group that’s Shining a Spotlight on N.C.’s Innovation Ecosystem

Thank you for joining us this Saturday morning. North Carolina has a problem that most states would envy: more innovation than it knows what to do with. But we’ve historically lacked the culture and infrastructure to translate promising ideas into real companies.  NCInnovation is not the topic of this week’s column, but it’s part of the…

The Document that Sparked North Carolina’s Rise

April 11, 2026 | Comments Off on The Document that Sparked North Carolina’s Rise

Thank you for joining us this Saturday morning. Four years ago, the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology engaged yet another firm to search for the precise location of an old building that had been demolished in 1846. It was the latest episode in a frustrating hunt that had proceeded in fits and starts since the 1960s.…

Substituting Faith for Fear Changes the World

April 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Substituting Faith for Fear Changes the World

From the Desk of Chuck Fuller, CEO, The Results Company  “The cross is evidence that in the hands of the Redeemer, moments of apparent defeat become wonderful moments of grace and victory.” (Paul David Tripp, “New Morning Mercies”) Thank you for granting me the privilege of sharing with you what’s on my mind this Easter holiday.…

Medal of Honor Valor Trail Brigs Heroes to Life

March 28, 2026 | Comments Off on Medal of Honor Valor Trail Brigs Heroes to Life

Good morning, and thank you for joining us.  In the lead-up to the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations, Nexus has been spotlighting resources that highlight the central themes and stories in our nation’s founding. One of those organizations is the American Battlefield Trust, an organization focused on US battlefield preservation and educating the public on the importance…

World Military Games Usher N.C. to the Global Stage

March 21, 2026 | Comments Off on World Military Games Usher N.C. to the Global Stage

Thank you for joining us this Saturday morning. In the not-too-distant future, elite athletes from more than 100 countries will descend on the United States for two weeks of fierce competition across dozens of sports. The event will bring international attention and prestige to the host city, not to mention high-volume sales for hoteliers and…

The Man at the Helm of N.C. “Crown Jewel”

March 14, 2026 | Comments Off on The Man at the Helm of N.C. “Crown Jewel”

Thank you for joining us this Saturday morning.  UNC System President Peter Hans has quietly reshaped the state’s public university system during his six-year tenure. From lower-profile matters like budgeting and leadership incentives to headline-grabbers like accreditation and syllabus transparency, Hans has delicately steered one of the nation’s most prominent public university systems through political…

The 2026 NC Primary Recap with Analysis

March 7, 2026 | Comments Off on The 2026 NC Primary Recap with Analysis

From the Desk of Mike Rusher Happy post-election Saturday, and thank you for joining us. A little over two months ago, we shared our “2026 Political Preview” with you, and just three weeks ago, we shared with you our “2026 Primary Primer,” previewing some of the key races to watch this past Tuesday.  Today, it’s time…

A Test of Independence: The Latest Clash Between the White House and The Fed

February 28, 2026 | Comments Off on A Test of Independence: The Latest Clash Between the White House and The Fed

Thank you for joining us this Saturday morning. In mid-January, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell posted a stunning video. In a two-minute straight-to-camera address, Powell revealed that “the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas threatening a criminal indictment related to my testimony to the Senate Banking Committee last June.” The testimony…

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