Corey Friedman

United States, Wilson

Executive Editor at Restoration News Media

First Amendment firebrand. Editor, @TheWilsonTimes & executive editor, @RestoringNews. Legislative committee chair, @TheNCPress. Fluent in #1A, #opengov, #ncpol

Articles

A lot to like about Senate budget, but transparency would improve process

4 days ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |David Larson

If you blinked, you may have missed it. On Monday evening, the North Carolina Senate presented its budget to the public. On Tuesday, it was quickly moved through committee; on Wednesday, the full chamber passed it on second reading in a 31-16 vote, with the third and final vote on Thursday. Four Democrats voted for the bill and one Republican […]
You Decide: What’s the end game in the tariff war?

4 days ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Mike Walden

As I write this column, the Trump administration has levied new, higher tariffs on most countries. The business community is not happy, as reflected in several large drops in the stock market. Before getting deep into today’s column, let me give a reminder of what a tariff is. A tariff is a fee — some call it a tax — on imported products levied by the federal government.
Congress must fix how Medicare pays doctors — before it’s too late - Restoration NewsMedia

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Paul Berggreen

Medicare has slashed physician reimbursement again. Unless Congress takes swift and meaningful action, we could see the unraveling of independent medical practices across the country. This isn’t theoretical. It’s already happening. If this trend continues, many communities will lose access to convenient, cost-efficient care. Doctors in independent practice have now endured five straight years of Medicare payment cuts.
In search of kindness and civility

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Tom Campbell

I was pushing my precious cargo of eggs and coffee to the checkout line in Costco when suddenly I heard this loud male voice: “Watch where you’re going, lady. You hit me with your cart, you b----.” Expecting to see blood flowing, I stopped and turned around to see a flustered 70-plus-year-old woman respond, “You were rushing so fast that […]
Three ways our state governs differently

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |John Hood

North Carolina’s motto is a Latin phrase: Esse quam videri. Popularized by the ancient Roman statesman and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero, who likely first read the Greek version from Plato and Aeschylus, the phrase means “to be rather than to seem.”The General Assembly adopted it as our official state motto in 1893. Ever since then, North Carolinians have disputed whether we’ve ever really lived up to it, that we have truly been rather than just seemed. Guess what?
America risks losing the technology race to China

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Paul R. Michel

A potent mix of bureaucratic red tape and adverse court rulings is deterring U.S. startups and small businesses from investing in cutting-edge technologies — slowing our tech progress just when America needs to sprint to stay ahead of China. In fact, thanks to a combination of smart policies and massive investments in advanced technologies, China is rapidly taking the innovation […]
Museum exhibit to open despite lack of artifacts

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Justin Hayes

SPRING HOPE — A curator with the town’s historical museum says its 2025 exhibit, already past a March deadline due to slow-arriving resources, will debut by month’s end. “We’re opening, somehow, by the end of April — and that’s going to make us at least six weeks later than ever before, but it’s because of the volume of what we’re covering,” said organizer Gay Sturgeon.
Hospital president to speak at ECC graduation

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman

TARBORO — Patrick Heins, president of ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, will serve as the keynote speaker for Edgecombe Community College’s spring 2025 commencement ceremony. Heins, who has served as hospital president since 2018, will deliver a message to the graduates at 4 p.m. Friday, May 9. The ceremony will be held in the Keihin Auditorium, located in the Fleming building on ECC’s Tarboro campus. The 24-year United States Army veteran has a wealth of health care experience.
Nash Central, Elm City stay unbeaten in 1-1 tie

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman

ELM CITY — Unbeaten girls soccer teams from Nash Central and Elm City middle schools met on the Vikings’ pitch Monday afternoon, and both teams exited still in that condition after the Tricounties Athletic Conference game ended in a 1-1 draw. Mia Hauser scored in the 20th minute off a pass from Elm City teammate Addie Lentz while Nash Central answered early in the second half.
‘Charlotte’s Web’ spins again

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman

“Charlotte’s Web” was performed in 2008 at Howard Chapel on the campus of Barton College while the Edna Boykin Cultural Center was closed for structural repairs. The stage manager at that time was ACT for Youth child performer Hannah Slaughter. Fast-forward to 2025 and Hannah is directing a cast and crew of more than 30 young actors to bring the […]