Berger and Page

All The King’s Men: how Sheriff Sam Page’s 23‑vote upset may end Phil Berger’s reign and reshape power, lobbyists, and grassroots in NC politics.

Elephant in Winter

Republicans face a Texas-sized warning for 2026 as “moderate” Democrats flip red seats using kitchen-table issues and ground-game tactics.

Shrimping

While commercial fishermen can trawl open waters, local shrimp boats trawl within one-half mile of the shore. Unfortunately, proposed legislation will put many of these local fishermen out of business.

Trim The Fat

You have an impossible job. You’re required to find a middle ground between funding county services that are already faced with dire cuts and inflation, while keeping taxes low for many homeowners in this county who are faced with property value increases, inflation, and who are barely able to afford their mortgages in the first place.