Author Profile

Chad Adams

Chad Adams is the Director of the Center for Local Innovation, vice president for development for the John Locke foundation, and former Vice-Chairman of the Lee County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected a commissioner in 1998 and recently completed his second term. He is a graduate of the UNCW, attended graduate school at NC State University and is a Fellow of the NC Institute of Political Leadership.
In 2002 Chad was recognized by the NC Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of five Outstanding Young North Carolinians for his political and community work and was recognized by the National Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of America's Outstanding Young Leaders with the Charles Kulp Memorial Award in 1998.
Chad has appeared on CNBC as well as numerous television stations across the state. His op-eds have appeared in dozens of newspapers and he is also the primary guest host for the "Take A Stand" radio show in Asheville.

Articles by Chad Adams

Online sports news site sues N.C. State, UNC for access

May 16, 2003 · Chad Adams

The latest court case brought about by the North Carolina Chapter of the Institute for Justice involves two cherished traditions in the state, freedom and sports. It also concerns a rapidly evolving form of journalism, online news media.

UNC Students Protest Budget Cut

May 4, 2001 · Chad Adams

More than 2,000 college students on Wednesday marched from N.C. State University to and through the State Legislative Building to protest a proposed reduction in state appropriations to schools in the University of North Carolina system

National Study Praises Curricula of Three N.C. Schools

Apr 19, 2001 · Chad Adams

Three North Carolina universities received praise recently from a higher education research organization headed by the wife of Vice President Dick Cheney. Portfolio of Excellence, just released by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, which is chaired by Lynne V. Cheney, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, reports on “exemplary higher education projects across the country.”

Proposals to Raise Tuition Draw Criticism

Mar 8, 2001 · Chad Adams

The UNC Board of Governors last week allowed tuition increases at eight campuses, which drew fire from some board members.

UNC Leaders Want More For Student Aid

Jan 31, 2001 · Chad Adams

Boosting need-based financial aid could help increase overall student enrollment as well as minority enrollment at UNC-system schools, according to Dr. Judith Pulley, Vice President for Academic Planning for UNC. UNC leaders are asking the state for an estimated $19.5 million (for the 2001-03 budget biennium) to boost financial aid. Last year, they received $6.3 million.

Is UNC-CH’s Budget As Trim As Possible?

Aug 4, 2000 · Chad Adams

Dean Smith, Bill Guthridge, Pat Sullivan, Phil Ford, and Dave Hanners. All of them are former coaches for men’s basketball at UNC-CH. Yet every one of them is currently on UNC-CH’s payroll.

Who Is James Moeser?

Apr 27, 2000 · Chad Adams

On April 14, James Moeser was elected chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Because UNC opted for a secret search, however, North Carolinians were left wondering who James Moeser was and what he could do for UNC-CH.

Two N.C. Universities Consider ‘Tattling’ on Student Drinkers

Apr 27, 1999 · Chad Adams

An Alcohol Task Force at N.C. State University is sending a recommendation to Chancellor Marye Anne Fox that would have university officials notify the parents of students who commit two alcohol violations. The task force making that recommendation comprises students, faculty and staff.