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Preston Blakely: My grandmothers couldn’t vote freely. I’m now the Mayor.

Preston Blakely: My grandmothers couldn’t vote freely. I’m now the Mayor.

by Preston Blakely | Jul 12, 2025 | Black Community, Elections, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina, Preston Blakely, Western North Carolina

Mayor Preston Blakely of Fletcher, N.C., reflects on his legacy and the struggle for Civil Rights that he inherited from his family. 

Billy Corriher: N.C. can’t let sore loser candidates undermine our democracy

Billy Corriher: N.C. can’t let sore loser candidates undermine our democracy

by Beacon Media | May 28, 2025 | Elections, Local Politics, North Carolina State Politics, Politics

The N.C. courts expert writes about the threats to democracy after the recent state Supreme Court race between Justice Allison Riggs and Judge Jefferson Griffin.

Jacob Brooks: Mark Robinson has something to teach all of us

by Beacon Media | Feb 3, 2025 | Elections, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Politics, Reclaiming Rural

As former N.C. Lt Gov. Mark Robinson exits public life, Jacob Brooks reflects on the scandal-plagued former politician.

President Jimmy Carter’s Christian legacy

President Jimmy Carter’s Christian legacy

by Stevie Brooks | Jan 13, 2025 | Agriculture, Business, Elections, Faith, Hurricane Helene, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, Stevie Brooks, U.S. Politics

Writer and organizer Stevie Brooks says remembering President Carter’s legacy should prompt some religious reflection in North Carolina.  

Dan Crawford: North Carolina needs bold leadership for the environment

by Beacon Media | Dec 30, 2024 | Climate crisis, Elections, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Politics

N.C. Gov.-elect Josh Stein has shown leadership on environmental issues. He should continue.

Oh, (Sigh) Christmas Tree

Oh, (Sigh) Christmas Tree

by Stevie Brooks | Dec 23, 2024 | Agriculture, Appalachia, Business, Elections, Hurricane Helene, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, Stevie Brooks, U.S. Politics, Western North Carolina

Christmas tree farm politics is a real thing in Western North Carolina this holiday season. It shouldn’t be.

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