Mark Robinson’s use of the handle “minisoldr” on online platforms drew a lot of attention during this year’s election. He’s still using it.
Month: December 2024
The Glory Days of Coach K (and College Basketball)
A new book offers the ultimate insider’s view of Duke’s success, but is just as noteworthy for what it leaves out.
Still Searching
Nearly three months after Hurricane Helene, Yancey County musician Lenny Widawski remains one of the few whose bodies have not been found.
Young People Cast Fewer Provisional Ballots in 2024. Many Still Didn’t Count.
While provisional ballots can help decide elections in North Carolina, many ballots—especially students’—often get tossed.
Where the Wild Things Are
Men’s Night Out, a party oasis built by hand on the Tar River, has bonded a generation of men. Can it survive in the 21st century?
A Community Remembers Yvonne Johnson, ‘The Conscience of the City.’
Greensboro’s first Black mayor, fought segregation and built community in the city she loved.
What We’ve Learned About the Federal Probe in Columbus County
Federal investigators have demanded extensive information about finances and use of force at the sheriff’s office.
The Lonesome Death of Marvin ‘Popcorn’ Sutton
Fifteen years after the death of a tradition-bearer, an unlikely folk hero emerges in the Carolina mountains.
Why This Western N.C. Republican Voted Against the Helene Relief Bill
State Rep. Mark Pless says the legislation, which also strips power from Democrats, doesn’t do much for his area.
How N.C. Republicans Learned to Stop Worrying and Start Loving Early Voting
GOP lawmakers predicted 25 years ago that Democrats would use early voting to steal elections. This year, they used it to secure victory.