[su_quote cite="Ralph Fulmore, resident"]'It's hard to believe that there's actually people that just care about strangers that they don't even know. You know? You know, I mean, that's just, that's just incredible. It's incredible, really it is.'[/su_quote] A longer City video about Caldwell ... Continue Reading →
May 12, 2026 The following was written by Webex AI. The meeting focused on selecting an interim mayor, discussing candidate qualifications, community involvement, and the importance of leadership skills. Introductions will occur, allowing participants to share their thoughts on potential ... Continue Reading →
A time for owners of small businesses to spread their word
Premiere is May 23 for film ‘Civic Men’
May 5, 2026 By ZHATEYA JONES A film premiering May 23 was inspired by a sense that men – particularly Black men – are increasingly absent from civic spaces. Are men are no longer showing up in civic life the way previous generations once did? Hosted by a panel of leaders including filmmaker ... Continue Reading →
Why voter participation defies many interventions
Teacher pay, school choice and funding, and more K-12 issues on the table this short session
Hannah Vinueza McClellan, EdNC.org | April 28, 2026 What other K-12 issues are you paying attention to? Email me at [email protected] to let me know. In North Carolina, this year’s legislative session started last week — and it is not going to be a normal short session. Last year, ... Continue Reading →
Building wealth & preparing for the unexpected
April 28, 2026 The morning's presenters were Lorenzo McNulty from New York Life, and Daks McClettie, a State Farm agent. Whenever the Forum welcomes to the presenters' table the kinds of professionals who are limited in what they can say because of professional ethical standards, industry or ... Continue Reading →
Schools must build on what children bring to school
James Ford taught world history at Garinger High, was named an N.C. Teacher of the Year, worked at the N.C. Justice Center, launched the Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED), served on the N.C. State Board of Education for five years, and is now Dr. James E. Ford, Ph.D. in Urban Education ... Continue Reading →
The uncertain future of local news
April 23, 2026 April 9 was a celebratory national event called "Local News Day." But the disruption of delivery of local news continues unabated. On Thursday, Observer alum Glenn Burkins broke the story in QCity Metro that the Charlotte Observer's editor was leaving and the paper's position of ... Continue Reading →
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