North Carolina achieved a dubious honor earlier this year. Two Harvard professors named the state an example of what America in the post-Trump era may look… Read More
It’s Sunshine Week, the annual event held to “promote open government and push back against excessive official secrecy." Sunshine Week is a nationwide initiative spearheaded by… Read More
During the second semester of 2014, I received a call from a student asking specific details about our affordable housing programs. In particular, the young person… Read More
Filing for candidates seeking office across North Carolina begins Feb. 12. As far as certainty regarding the 2018 elections in the Tar Heel state goes, that’s… Read More
Last week, a federal three-judge panel struck down North Carolina’s congressional district maps. Tuesday’s ruling said the congressional maps drawn by state lawmakers in 2016 were… Read More
Broadband access is a critical resource for all Americans to participate in today’s technology-driven society. Access to educational information is vital. It is imperative for educators,… Read More
Given the turbulence of the politics in 2017 in North Carolina, The Sylva Herald thought it would be appropriate to turn to Chris Cooper, professor and… Read More
The act of stretching is an intentional decision to extend oneself beyond perceived limits. This year, 2017, was definitely a stretch year for many individuals, communities… Read More
Most North Carolinians don’t appear to be very upset about a potential budget-busting increase in homeowners insurance in 2018. The reason for that appears to be… Read More
An historic evolution in how we get from Point A to Point B is set to take place over the next 20 years—the shift from fossil… Read More