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The judge in the long-running Leandro school funding case could issue an order as early as three weeks compelling the General Assembly to fully fund a court-ordered plan drawn up by California-based consultants.
The judge in the long-running Leandro school funding case could issue an order as early as three weeks compelling the General Assembly to fully fund a court-ordered plan drawn up by California-based consultants.
 
As RNC Chairman Ronna McDaniel put it, the “ red wave has begun ,” and its it’s foreshadowing what the 2022 midterms will look like for Democrats in North Carolina.
As RNC Chairman Ronna McDaniel put it, the “ red wave has begun ,” and its it’s foreshadowing what the 2022 midterms will look like for Democrats in North Carolina.
 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) refuted Democrats’ claims in a letter on Monday to President Joe Biden that Republicans were responsible for the ongoing debt ceiling problem, noting that Senate Republicans have warned the Democratics for months that they need to raise the debt ceiling.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) refuted Democrats’ claims in a letter on Monday to President Joe Biden that Republicans were responsible for the ongoing debt ceiling problem, noting that Senate Republicans have warned the Democratics for months that they need to raise the debt ceiling.
 
Andrew McCarthy of National Review Online focuses on one recent issue up for consideration at the nation’s highest court.
Andrew McCarthy of National Review Online focuses on one recent issue up for consideration at the nation’s highest court.
 
COVID-19 Situation Update: November 10
 
Wake County State Senator Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, will run to replace David Price in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. The deep blue district currently covers Orange, Durham, and parts of Wake County.
Wake County State Senator Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, will run to replace David Price in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. The deep blue district currently covers Orange, Durham, and parts of Wake County.
 
North Carolina Republicans are hopeful about the midterm elections following major Republican victories in Virginia and across the country.
North Carolina Republicans are hopeful about the midterm elections following major Republican victories in Virginia and across the country.
 
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released a statement revealing that his wife Casey, the mother of their three young children, had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released a statement revealing that his wife Casey, the mother of their three young children, had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
 
North Carolina Republicans experienced a number of stunning victories across the state and key suburban areas are now safely in Republican hands. In Mecklenburg County, Republicans won 5 out of the 6 Mayoral races and flipped Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina and Burlington.
North Carolina Republicans experienced a number of stunning victories across the state and key suburban areas are now safely in Republican hands. In Mecklenburg County, Republicans won 5 out of the 6 Mayoral races and flipped Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina and Burlington.
 
U.S. Congressman David Price, D-4th District, will not seek reelection. Sources are telling Carolina Journal that Price, 81, is currently making calls telling Democratic leaders that this will be his last congressional term and he’s expected to make an official announcement soon.
U.S. Congressman David Price, D-4th District, will not seek reelection. Sources are telling Carolina Journal that Price, 81, is currently making calls telling Democratic leaders that this will be his last congressional term and he’s expected to make an official announcement soon.
 
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard, who was the first male-to-female transgender individual to compete in a women’s Olympic event, was named “Sportwoman of the Year” by New Zealand’s University of Otago despite being biologically male.
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard, who was the first male-to-female transgender individual to compete in a women’s Olympic event, was named “Sportwoman of the Year” by New Zealand’s University of Otago despite being biologically male.
 
You’re a mean one, Mr. Biden. Turns out, Joe Biden is shaping up to be the Grinch who stole both Christmas AND Thanksgiving this year.
You’re a mean one, Mr. Biden. Turns out, Joe Biden is shaping up to be the Grinch who stole both Christmas AND Thanksgiving this year.
 
Third-quarter fundraising numbers for U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina show little separation between the Republican front-runners, former Gov. Pat McCrory and U.S. Rep. Ted Budd.
Third-quarter fundraising numbers for U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina show little separation between the Republican front-runners, former Gov. Pat McCrory and U.S. Rep. Ted Budd.
 
Meel Corp, a frozen food company, will create 24 new jobs in Granville County, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Meel Corp, a frozen food company, will create 24 new jobs in Granville County, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
 
“I don’t know what was going on back there”
“I don’t know what was going on back there”
 
The Taliban has stopped paying foreign electricity providers, leaving Kabul, Afghanistan, on the verge of a blackout.
The Taliban has stopped paying foreign electricity providers, leaving Kabul, Afghanistan, on the verge of a blackout.
 
Harry James Thompson, age 54, a resident of Washington died Saturday November 13, 2021 at his home.
Harry James Thompson, age 54, a resident of Washington died Saturday November 13, 2021 at his home.
 
Good morning, In case you missed it, co-chairman of the Republican National Committee Tommy Hicks penned an op-ed in the North State Journal denouncing President Biden’s economic failure and how Biden’s “Build Back Broke” agenda is crippling our economic recovery
Good morning, In case you missed it, co-chairman of the Republican National Committee Tommy Hicks penned an op-ed in the North State Journal denouncing President Biden’s economic failure and how Biden’s “Build Back Broke” agenda is crippling our economic recovery
 
With more than three months into the new fiscal year, North Carolina still does not have a budget in place.
With more than three months into the new fiscal year, North Carolina still does not have a budget in place.
 
Democrats seem to be puzzled about why Hispanic voters are moving away from their party in droves, but the reasons could not be clearer.
Democrats seem to be puzzled about why Hispanic voters are moving away from their party in droves, but the reasons could not be clearer.
 
President Joe Biden downplayed left-wing activists harassing Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) in a bathroom over the weekend, saying that it “happens to everybody” and that it was “part of the process.”
President Joe Biden downplayed left-wing activists harassing Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) in a bathroom over the weekend, saying that it “happens to everybody” and that it was “part of the process.”
 
Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Montoyae Dontae Sharpe of Charlotte. Mr. Sharpe’s pardon application was thoroughly reviewed by the Office of Executive Clemency, the Office of the General Counsel and the Governor.
Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Montoyae Dontae Sharpe of Charlotte. Mr. Sharpe’s pardon application was thoroughly reviewed by the Office of Executive Clemency, the Office of the General Counsel and the Governor.
 
East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Health took the first step in the final approval process in creating ECU Health with a goal of becoming a national academic model for providing rural health care.
East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Health took the first step in the final approval process in creating ECU Health with a goal of becoming a national academic model for providing rural health care.
 
Naomi Lim of the Washington Examiner reports on the Biden team’s emphasis on minority voters.
Naomi Lim of the Washington Examiner reports on the Biden team’s emphasis on minority voters.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has partnered with community groups to create nine walk-in Family Vaccination Sites across the state to help families get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has partnered with community groups to create nine walk-in Family Vaccination Sites across the state to help families get vaccinated against COVID-19.
 
County Police Force Committee Meeting
 
Former State Senator Andy Wells, R-Catawba, who lost a primary challenge to Lt. Gov. to Mark Robinson, became the highest-profile N.C. Republican to criticize Robinson for his comments calling school library books and curriculum that discuss alternative lifestyles including homosexuality.
Former State Senator Andy Wells, R-Catawba, who lost a primary challenge to Lt. Gov. to Mark Robinson, became the highest-profile N.C. Republican to criticize Robinson for his comments calling school library books and curriculum that discuss alternative lifestyles including homosexuality.
 
After months of dodging questions, Democrat Senate Candidate Cheri Beasley finally admitted that she wants to eliminate the filibuster. In a fundraising email, Beasley writes “It’s wrong. We must eliminate the filibuster.”
After months of dodging questions, Democrat Senate Candidate Cheri Beasley finally admitted that she wants to eliminate the filibuster. In a fundraising email, Beasley writes “It’s wrong. We must eliminate the filibuster.”
 
Sunrise Park Middle School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, is the latest school to change its grading system in the name of combating “systemic racism.”
Sunrise Park Middle School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, is the latest school to change its grading system in the name of combating “systemic racism.”
 
Mr. Murray Ray Whitford, age 77, a resident of Pamlico Village, died Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mr. Murray Ray Whitford, age 77, a resident of Pamlico Village, died Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Doctor Raeford Theodore Pugh Sr., age 89, a resident of Washington, NC, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Vidant-Beaufort Hospital.
Doctor Raeford Theodore Pugh Sr., age 89, a resident of Washington, NC, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Vidant-Beaufort Hospital.
 
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