Today marks the first time in history a President of the United States has stated his support for marriage equality. I am thrilled by this news, and I commend the President for taking what many pundits inevitably will say was an “unnecessary” risk… more »

Associated Press By MARTHA WAGGONER CHAPEL HILL, N.C. A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony, the settlers who disappeared from North Carolina's Roanoke Island in the late 16th century.… more »

BLS Note: Ah! Now we know what those outstretched hands are actually up to on the above DNC poster... John FrankThe (Raleigh) News & Observer John Frank RALEIGH, N.C. A former staffer accused North Carolina's state Democratic Party execu… more »

The Charlotte ObserverBy Jim Morrill Modified: Thursday, Mar. 15, 2012 Bivins HollarMore Information See the video: Bevins Hollar's 'Eli and Neil' Bivins Hollar likes to post videos from his bedroom. About weig… more »

Washington Post Posted by Aaron Blake and Chris Cillizza North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue (D) is set to announce today that she will not seek reelection in 2012, according to multiple sources familiar with her plans. Perdue, who turned 65 earlier th… more »