North Carolina
Articles about North Carolina
School's Out for Summer, Literally
July 6, 2009
States' budgetary woes are forcing districts to reduce summer school offerings.
Education - On Education
Do Good Teachers Leave When Black Students Enroll?
June 5, 2009
A new study takes a look at teacher-movement patterns in a North Carolina district.
Education - On Education
Sen. Kay Hagan Faces Tough Choices as a Tobacco State Democrat
March 6, 2009
Early on, Kay Hagan faced a vote on paying for children's healthcare by boosting cigarette taxes.
Nation & World - Politics
5 Top Turkey-Raising States
November 26, 2008
Minnesota ranks No. 1 with an estimated 49 million turkeys in 2008.
Opinion
Barack Obama's North Carolina Coattails (or Not)
November 18, 2008
Lots of North Carolina voters didn't bother with the rest of the ballot.
Opinion - Robert Schlesinger
5 States That Made History in the 2008 Election
November 13, 2008
Several state legislatures had groundbreaking elections this year.
Opinion
Young Voters Powered Obama's Victory While Shrugging Off Slacker Image
November 6, 2008
Obama won both Indiana and North Carolina in large part because of voters ages 18 to 29.
Nation & World - Campaign 2008
Barack Obama's Suburban Revolution
November 5, 2008
He ran as the kind of Democrat who could not get elected even a few years ago.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Suburban Voters Help Barack Obama in North Carolina
November 4, 2008
McCain leads in North Carolina.
Nation & World - Campaign 2008
Elizabeth Dole Beaten by Little-Known Democratic Challenger in North Carolina
November 4, 2008
Democratic lawmaker Kay Hagan was boosted in part by Barack Obama's candidacy.
Nation & World - Politics
10 Things You Didn't Know About Kay Hagan
November 4, 2008
Kay Hagan wins a Senate seat in North Carolina.
Nation & World - Campaign 2008
5 States to Watch in Tonight’s Election Results
November 4, 2008
As the numbers come in tonight, here are the states that could determine the outcome of the election.
Opinion
Fact Sheet: Elizabeth Dole Vs. Kay Hagan in the North Carolina Senate Race
November 3, 2008
North Carolina Senate Elections
Nation & World - Politics
5 States That Have Set Early-Voting Records
November 3, 2008
States across the country are shattering old early-voting records.
Opinion
Godless Catfight—Elizabeth Dole and Kay Hagan Fight Over the Lord
October 31, 2008
North Carolina's Senate candidates are contesting who believes in God.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Among 11 Races for Governor, a Tight Rematch in Washington State
October 20, 2008
An incumbent Democrat who won by 133 votes in 2004 is hoping for a boost from Obama's candidacy.
Nation & World - Politics
5 States Where Barack Obama Is Out-Advertising John McCain*
October 15, 2008
Obama is outspending McCain by a margin of 8 to 1 in North Carolina.
Opinion
Election Questions: McCain's New Economic Plan, Pennsylvania's Status, and North Carolina
October 14, 2008
Will McCain's plan make a difference? And what's up with Pennsylvania and North Carolina?
Opinion - Robert Schlesinger
Wilmington Ready to Throw Switch on Digital TV
September 3, 2008
FCC staff apparently helping spread the word among the nation's DTV pioneers.
Money - Dave's Download
North Carolina Keeps Its Community Colleges Illegal Immigrants Ban
August 18, 2008
Critics say the temporary decision was politically motivated.
Education - On Education
Clinton and Obama's Super Tuesday in Indiana and North Carolina
May 8, 2008
It's not over yet, but there are several scenarios for how the Democratic nomination will end after Tuesday's primaries.
Opinion - Michael Barone
Indiana and North Carolina Reinforce Demographic Patterns for Clinton and Obama
May 7, 2008
Clinton performed better than Obama among Republican voters.
Nation & World - Campaign 2008
Barack Obama Wins North Carolina, Hillary Clinton squeaks by in Indiana
May 7, 2008
Clinton wins a tight contest in Indiana. Obama takes North Carolina by a large margin.
Nation & World - Campaign 2008
Polls Show Clinton and Obama Locked in Tight Races
May 6, 2008
Indiana and North Carolina voters cast ballots today in the critical primaries.
Nation & World - Campaign 2008
Gas and Integrity Fuel Clinton-Obama Duel
May 6, 2008
Hillary Clinton hit the gas - and Barack Obama - as the two raced across North Carolina and Indiana.
Nation & World - Campaign 2008
