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On Wednesday, Vanity Fair magazine, in an apparent attempt to justify everything President Trump has ever said about mainstream media bias, apologized to unsuccessful 2016 Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for mildly mocking her in a video describing how she could now spend her free time.
On Wednesday, Vanity Fair magazine, in an apparent attempt to justify everything President Trump has ever said about mainstream media bias, apologized to unsuccessful 2016 Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for mildly mocking her in a video describing how she could now spend her free time.
 
Jon Sanders writes about a new report from the National Employment Law Project, which looks at how state occupational licensing laws make it difficult for people with arrest and conviction records to find work
Jon Sanders writes about a new report from the National Employment Law Project, which looks at how state occupational licensing laws make it difficult for people with arrest and conviction records to find work
 
Zachary Wood is a remarkable young man. He's black, attends a predominantly liberal elite college (Williams) and believes that robust and civil arguments are vital to America's continuing success
Zachary Wood is a remarkable young man. He's black, attends a predominantly liberal elite college (Williams) and believes that robust and civil arguments are vital to America's continuing success
 
Five hundred years after German monk Martin Luther launched what became the Protestant Reformation, his actions still exert a profound effect on the world
Five hundred years after German monk Martin Luther launched what became the Protestant Reformation, his actions still exert a profound effect on the world
 
Our legislators are due to return to Raleigh on January 10th, another continuation of the 2017 session they just can't seem to conclude
Our legislators are due to return to Raleigh on January 10th, another continuation of the 2017 session they just can't seem to conclude
 
Under President Trump's leadership, Congress passed historic tax cuts and relief for hardworking Americans not seen since President Reagan.
Under President Trump's leadership, Congress passed historic tax cuts and relief for hardworking Americans not seen since President Reagan.
 
We want to be wanted and we need to be needed. Call it the human condition or the need for dignity
We want to be wanted and we need to be needed. Call it the human condition or the need for dignity
 
Robeson Should Welcome Help from NC's Innovative School District
Robeson Should Welcome Help from NC's Innovative School District
 
It was snowing at the early service, this morning. It did not last long, and only could be considered a dusting, but the chance to watch it fall, was not short on beauty.
It was snowing at the early service, this morning. It did not last long, and only could be considered a dusting, but the chance to watch it fall, was not short on beauty.
 
Around 1 in 4 Recent High School Graduates Enrolled in Remedial Courses
Around 1 in 4 Recent High School Graduates Enrolled in Remedial Courses
 
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved a free speech policy that allows for termination of professors and expulsion of students
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved a free speech policy that allows for termination of professors and expulsion of students
 
In a much-ballyhooed spontaneous interview with The New York Times, President Trump stated on Thursday that he had complete authority over the Department of Justice - a constitutional fact. This led the media to lose its collective mind, however.
In a much-ballyhooed spontaneous interview with The New York Times, President Trump stated on Thursday that he had complete authority over the Department of Justice - a constitutional fact. This led the media to lose its collective mind, however.
 
Complacency Puts N.C. Charter School Movement At Risk
 
Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy released the Trump Administration's reaction to the Final Report of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis and a summary of major actions taken by the Administration this year.
Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy released the Trump Administration's reaction to the Final Report of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis and a summary of major actions taken by the Administration this year.
 
Time for Constructive Dialogue about District School Facilities
 
On Thursday, while the nation awaited the outcome in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, which is to be decided by the Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a $135,000 fine against two Christian bakers who would not create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple
On Thursday, while the nation awaited the outcome in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, which is to be decided by the Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a $135,000 fine against two Christian bakers who would not create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple
 
New rules that set limits on the quantity of opioids that can be prescribed take effect Jan. 1, 2018
New rules that set limits on the quantity of opioids that can be prescribed take effect Jan. 1, 2018
 
On 12/24/2017 shortly after 3:00pm the body of 27 year old Timothy Bernard Moore of Belhaven was discovered on a dirt road off of Beach Ridge Road in Belhaven
On 12/24/2017 shortly after 3:00pm the body of 27 year old Timothy Bernard Moore of Belhaven was discovered on a dirt road off of Beach Ridge Road in Belhaven
 
On Thursday, state education officials released 2016-17 accountability results for all North Carolina district and charter schools.
On Thursday, state education officials released 2016-17 accountability results for all North Carolina district and charter schools.
 
State Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) is encouraging the public to submit feedback before the end of today, Friday, December 29, 2017 to the N.C. Dept. of Insurance (DOI) concerning the N.C. Rate Bureau's proposed statewide average increase of 18.7 percent in homeowner's insurance rates for 2018
State Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) is encouraging the public to submit feedback before the end of today, Friday, December 29, 2017 to the N.C. Dept. of Insurance (DOI) concerning the N.C. Rate Bureau's proposed statewide average increase of 18.7 percent in homeowner's insurance rates for 2018
 
There's a valid argument against federal tax reform - an argument that didn't apply to North Carolina's path-breaking reforms - but congressional Democrats and their ideological allies are spending most of their time repeating misleading talking points about the bill
There's a valid argument against federal tax reform - an argument that didn't apply to North Carolina's path-breaking reforms - but congressional Democrats and their ideological allies are spending most of their time repeating misleading talking points about the bill
 
I suspect that we have all heard the phrase "The deck is Stacked." It usually is uttered by losers in any field of endeavor.
I suspect that we have all heard the phrase "The deck is Stacked." It usually is uttered by losers in any field of endeavor.
 
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in taking phone calls from children, Sunday, December 24, 2017, in the library of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in taking phone calls from children, Sunday, December 24, 2017, in the library of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.
 
Mr. Fenner Forrest "Snook" Cox, age 88, a resident of Woodstock Road, Belhaven, died Sunday, December 26, 2017 at his home
Mr. Fenner Forrest "Snook" Cox, age 88, a resident of Woodstock Road, Belhaven, died Sunday, December 26, 2017 at his home
 
Ed School Enrollment and the Limits of Public Policy
 
In anticipation of a forecast of cold weather, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order today to help maintain supply of home heating fuels like propane across North Carolina
In anticipation of a forecast of cold weather, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order today to help maintain supply of home heating fuels like propane across North Carolina
 
Earlier in the week Under the Dome ran a piece by N&O reporter Will Doran where he relays Governor Cooper’s apprehension about having enough money for next year’s state budget
Earlier in the week Under the Dome ran a piece by N&O reporter Will Doran where he relays Governor Cooper’s apprehension about having enough money for next year’s state budget
 
Last week, Democrats and many in the mainstream media became highly perturbed by the Trump administration's suggestion that the United States might tie continued foreign aid to support for its agenda abroad. Foreign dictators agreed
Last week, Democrats and many in the mainstream media became highly perturbed by the Trump administration's suggestion that the United States might tie continued foreign aid to support for its agenda abroad. Foreign dictators agreed
 
The United States strongly condemns today's barbaric attack at a cultural and social center in Kabul, Afghanistan, and offers its deepest condolences to the victims and their families
The United States strongly condemns today's barbaric attack at a cultural and social center in Kabul, Afghanistan, and offers its deepest condolences to the victims and their families
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state's first child death from flu for the 2017-18 flu season
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state's first child death from flu for the 2017-18 flu season
 
Federal law enforcement officials found several preserved fetuses in a Detroit warehouse that belonged to a man who sold human body parts, newly revealed photographs show
Federal law enforcement officials found several preserved fetuses in a Detroit warehouse that belonged to a man who sold human body parts, newly revealed photographs show
 
Mr. Burtram Eugene "Gene" Wilson, age 76, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday, December 17, 2017
Mr. Burtram Eugene "Gene" Wilson, age 76, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday, December 17, 2017
 
Mrs. Joyce Mae Anderson Chrismon, age 77, a resident of Chocowinity, died Wednesday morning, December 27, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
Mrs. Joyce Mae Anderson Chrismon, age 77, a resident of Chocowinity, died Wednesday morning, December 27, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
 
Mr. Arthur Vander Aa, age 91, a resident of Pantego, NC died Tuesday December 26, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville
Mr. Arthur Vander Aa, age 91, a resident of Pantego, NC died Tuesday December 26, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville
 
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