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There is no racism in North Carolina. Nor sexual discrimination. Slaves were treated with kindness and like members of the family. The Civil War was not fought over slavery and

History the way you want it Published 8:49 a.m. today  There is no racism in North Carolina. Nor sexual discrimination. Slaves were treated with kindness and like members of the family. The Civil War was not fought over slavery and Jim Crow laws didn’t restrict anyone’s voting rights. This is pure revisionist history, but some in our legislature want to insert their own interpretation of history into our education system.   A new wave of legislation emerged across the country following the publication of the New York Times series, The 1619 Project, stories depicting the year the first A...

Memorial Day ceremony of remembrance planned at Stanley Cemetery

NC House passes measure to limit teaching of race in schools The Associated Press North Carolina House Republicans approved a plan on Wednesday to prohibit public schools from embracing certain ideas that critically examine how race and racism influence American politics, culture and law. The measure passed by a vote of 65 to 48 and now heads to the Senate. If approved, it would go to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's desk. Reps. Dana Bumgardner, Kelly Hastings, and John Torbett, all Gaston County Republicans, voted for the bill. “This bill does not change what history can or cannot be taught,�...

North Carolina Republicans are quickly advancing a last-minute proposal that would prevent public schools from promoting several concepts about race and racism.