Hickory Sun

Center Crossing affordable senior housing construction commences in Hickory

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 18, 2020

Construction recently began on the planned Center Crossing senior housing development for individuals 55 and older.

North Carolina unemployment increases from August to September

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 28, 2020

The John William Pope Foundation president is criticizing the decline of North Carolina's job market, which is largely impacted by COVID-19.

John Locke Foundation CEO alleges Cooper's action endanger North Carolina's economic future

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 18, 2020

Amy Cooke, the CEO of the John Locke Foundation and publisher of Carolina Journal, recently alleged that the unilateral actions of Gov. Roy Cooper have left North Carolina in a “reopening purgatory” that endangers the economic future of the state.

Opinion: North Carolina lacks transparency, context in reporting COVID-19 statistics

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 18, 2020

A senior fellow at the John Locke Foundation questioned the way numbers are often offered by Gov. Ray Cooper’s administration without context, and taken up by members of the press without question.

From Foothills Review

North Carolina House speaker appoints Hall to co-chair House Committee on Rules, Calendar and Operations

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) appointed Rep. Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) to co-chair the House Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations.