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On the Porch: Anderson Clayton – Energizing NC Dems

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Mar 15, 2026 | On The Porch

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Anderson Clayton is the current chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. In the 2020 election cycle, she worked in Iowa as a field organizer for the presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren, then for the Senate campaign of Amy McGrath in Kentucky. In 2021, Clayton returned to her home of Roxboro, NC and was elected chair of the Person County Democratic Party. In February 2023, Clayton was elected to a two-year term as chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. Under her leadership, the NCDP has run candidates in all 50 NC Senate districts and 118 out of 120 NC House of Representatives districts in the 2024 cycle.

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Chansky’s Notebook: One-and-Done in Charlotte

Posted by David Glenn | Mar 13, 2026 | ACC, Sports Notebook, UNC Sports

UNC men’s basketball went one-and-done at the ACC’s crown-jewel event this year, bucking program history and raising postseason questions.

Chansky’s Notebook: The X-Factor

Posted by Michael Koh | Mar 12, 2026 | Sports, Sports Notebook

With no Caleb Wilson for the remainder of the season, it’s up to UNC’s supporting cast to carry the water for the Tar Heels.

Exploring Your Creative Genius: ‘The Rhythmical Creation of Beauty’

Posted by Carl Nordgren | Mar 11, 2026 | Columns, Exploring Your Creative Genius, Town Square

This week’s show was a conversation with Judith Pacht, an award-winning poet who has become one of my favorites. I offer you here some quotes from poets about poetry.

Chansky’s Notebook: Pop That Bubble!

Posted by Michael Koh | Mar 11, 2026 | Sports, Sports Notebook

Written by MICHAEL KOH The notion that Miami Ohio could potentially miss the NCAA Tournament with...

Chansky’s Notebook: The State of Basketball

Posted by Michael Koh | Mar 10, 2026 | Sports, Sports Notebook

As usual, the state of North Carolina will be punching well above its weight in this year’s NCAA Tournament.

Chansky’s Notebook: The Case

Posted by Michael Koh | Mar 9, 2026 | Sports, Sports Notebook

UNC and head coach Courtney Banghart will have to wait and see whether they earned a top 4 seed and a host spot in the NCAA Tournament.

On the Porch: Rachael Newberry – NC IDEA

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Mar 8, 2026 | On The Porch

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Rachael Newberry has deep experience leading innovation programs and technology-based economic development initiatives in partnership with organizations like RIoT, NC IDEA, and municipal government leaders. Rachael launched the RIoT Accelerator Program in 2018, leading growth to six locations and advising 160+ startups that have created 500+ jobs and generated more than $150 Million in revenue. Rachael also acts as a liaison between public and private sector partners to spur collaboration in the smart cities space and support entrepreneurial ecosystem development. Previously, Rachael built and ran a behavioral science-focused startup program at Duke University (though she is a proud UNC alum), where her work was featured at Google and in Forbes and Inc. Magazine.