Many of us, whether we realize it or not, have been victims of the “Gen Z Stare,” as it’s known across social media. The nascent trend is described by Fortune as “a vacant, unresponsive gaze, often replacing traditional greetings or small talk in service roles.” Examples of the stare underscore an important point – Gen Z is…
Good morning, and thank you for joining us this Saturday. Earlier this year, we brought you a look at how North Carolina earned and kept its reputation as one of the most military-friendly states in the country. As Veterans Day approaches, we take another look at this legacy to honor the men and women who served, especially…
Thanks for joining us this Saturday morning. There’s frequent chatter about the latest policy disputes within and between the legislative and executive branches of the federal government. But every year, we like to offer brief commentary on some of the momentous decisions soon expected from the third branch of government, specifically the U.S. Supreme Court.…
Good morning, and thank you for joining us this Saturday. Over the past several months, we’ve examined the work and impact of some of North Carolina’s senior statewide elected officials, including Gov. Josh Stein, Treasurer Brad Briner, and Labor Commissioner Luke Farley. Today, we turn to North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek. The Office of the State Auditor…
“If all mankind, minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.” American culture in the past decade has strayed far from the moral clarity…
Good morning. Thank you for joining us this Saturday morning. We’ve had the pleasure of introducing you to several of North Carolina’s statewide elected officials over the last several months, like Governor Josh Stein and State Treasurer Brad Briner. Today, we are turning our attention to the youngest member of North Carolina’s Council of State:…
We wrote in June about one name that stands out among notable figures – mostly ball players and war heroes – from Fordyce, Arkansas (population: 4,300): “Nestled in after Ray Porter (World War II general) and Kevin Williams (defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings) is a name with a different sort of resume attached to…
Every lasting endeavor has an origin story. For TRC Nexus, it began in a meeting room in Burlington in 2018, when a group of North Carolina CEOs gathered to compare notes on pressing issues. What struck the group wasn’t just the complexity of the challenges like education reform, economic development, and workforce readiness, but how…
Thanks for joining us this Saturday morning. On March 17, 2020, then-Gov. Roy Cooper ordered every restaurant and bar in North Carolina to close. Last month, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued a landmark decision allowing two parallel lawsuits against the state to proceed under the Constitution’s “fruits of their own labor” clause. We share…