Light in the Darkness
In November of 2024, I visited the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC for the first time. It was a cold rainy day, but the Christmas décor was on display and the kind-heartedness of the volunteers and staff made it feel like coming home. The library, full of precious memorabilia, tells the history of Graham’s […]
O Christmas Tree: North Carolina’s History with the Fraser Fir
Thanks to the longstanding German tradition, most American homes will don a Christmas tree as part of this month’s holiday celebrations. This year though, a Christmas tree can make an even bigger impact than usual. That is because western North Carolina, where so many of our family and friends are still recovering from the devastation […]
SCOTUS Hears Challenge to Law Protecting Minors From “Transition Procedures”
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments this week in United States v. Skrmetti, a case that will likely determine the constitutionality of Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1. This law “prohibits a healthcare provider from performing on a minor or administering to a minor a medical procedure if the performance or administration of […]
Recent Veto Override Makes Expanded Opportunity Scholarship Funding Now Available!
On November 20th, The North Carolina General Assembly overrode Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of HB 10—Require ICE Cooperation & Budget Adjustments, which included expanded funding for the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program. That means that more than 54,000 additional students and families in North Carolina are now able to take advantage of Opportunity Scholarships. In addition, […]
2024 Winston-Salem Dinner with Katy Faust
NC Family enjoyed a great evening of fun and fellowship as we gathered with friends and supporters at the Bridger Field House on November 14th for our 2024 Winston-Salem Dinner. Our Keynote Speaker was Katy Faust, Founder and President of Them Before Us. She explained several of the ways that children are in danger, and […]
NC General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Veto of Opportunity Scholarship Funding
This week, the North Carolina General Assembly convened to consider several different issues, including overriding Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of HB 10—Require ICE Cooperation & Budget Adjustments, which includes additional funding for North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship school choice program. The State House met on Tuesday afternoon and voted to override Governor Cooper’s veto by a […]
The 1916 Project: A Review of Seth Gruber’s Must-See Documentary
Last month, pro-life activist Seth Gruber released a documentary called The 1916 Project. Seth, who grew up in a pro-life home, was forever changed when he saw photos of mutilated aborted babies. He was only in high school at the time, but the images impacted him so much that he has dedicated his life to […]
A Quick Rundown on North Carolina’s Election Results
Tuesday night, the eyes of the nation were on North Carolina as polls closed for the 2024 General Election, and the Old North State didn’t disappoint. Not only did voters turnout at almost record levels—despite the widespread destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene—but North Carolina lived up to its billing as a highly competitive “battleground state.” […]
Voting for the Glory of God
“So… whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (RSV) As Christians, our faith is not confined to church walls but extends into every facet of our lives—including the political arena. Voting isn’t just a civic privilege; it’s an opportunity to lessen evil and promote good in our society. By […]
North Carolina’s Sports Betting in the Red
After seeming to come out “ahead” during the first month of sports betting because of the “free play” offered by the gambling industry, North Carolinians have lost millions of dollars ever since. Sports betting became legal in 2023 after the passage of House Bill 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wagering, and officially began in March of this […]