Boy Scouts executive: 'We have not lost our way'

Scout Executive Mark Turner describes the focus of Scouting in relation to today's controversial political climate.
Lisa Murphy
Gergen urges Elon grads to 'take North Carolina back'

Politics & Government

Gergen urges Elon grads to 'take North Carolina back'

VIDEO: David Gergen, former adviser to four U.S. presidents, dispensed with the usual vanilla message when he gave the commencement address Saturday at Elon University. Instead, in a passionate speech, he urged graduates to “take North Carolina back.” Gergen blasted the state’s political leadership for House Bill 2 and for the direction it has taken the state in recent months and years. He decried “the forces of political extremism” that represent “a sharp break from our past.”

Uncle Sam at the Square

Opinion

Uncle Sam at the Square

Retired entrepreneur Bob Harrison dressed as Uncle Sam and went to The Square to seek public support for his ideas to fix Washington, D.C.

Mayor Roberts on LGBT ordinance

Opinion

Mayor Roberts on LGBT ordinance

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts explains why the City Council intends to approve an LGBT non-discrimination ordinance on Monday despite legislative threats to kill it.