All Beacon Stories
Ask politicians: What are you doing for renters?
North Carolina renters face rising costs, fees, and displacement, threatening community stability, while lawmakers continue to overlook tenant protections.
School vouchers are un-American
North Carolina’s expanded private school vouchers divert funds from public schools, weakening bonds and democracy. This threatens the shared values public schools instill in our communities.
Lessons for the rural housing crisis from Western N.C.
In Watauga County, realtor Sarah Davis is fighting back against soaring housing costs and LLCs, organizing locals to protect homeownership.
A sixth-grader created the greatest “I voted” sticker I’ve ever seen
A Wake County sixth-grader designed the new “I Voted” sticker featuring a unicorn, capturing attention and sparking excitement about voting.
Latinos push for change to reflect students’ diversity
Without representation, Latino students in North Carolina may feel like no one is looking out for their interests.
From a New Park to City Hall in Rural N.C.
By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton Jason Dunkin lives out in the country on the same small plot of land he grew up on. When I met him at his house recently, the rain was beating down hard on the metal roof. He looked out the window toward the road. “I remember my dad and my...
Rural NC town shows how you can build power from the ground up
How a campaign to re-open a park helped build small-town political power in Oxford, North Carolina.
How about working people on the ballot?
Jayne Williams ran for Kannapolis City Council to advocate for working-class issues, and she’s not done yet.
Four Miles Through Kannapolis on Foot
Explore Dale Earnhardt’s hometown on this scenic 4-mile run, uncovering history and surprises along the way.
The story behind a decal of NC State’s mascot eating UNC’s mascot
Vintage decals show a time when mascots were unruly and universities didn’t control the fun.