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The Fake News has lost it, but is, nonetheless, unbowed, and more than ready to defend their unprincipled behavior.
The Fake News has lost it, but is, nonetheless, unbowed, and more than ready to defend their unprincipled behavior.
 
Many of us remember North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms' war against CBS news, complaining the "liberal press" consisted of, "men and women who, if they do not hate American virtues...certainly have a smug contempt for American ideals and principles."
Many of us remember North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms' war against CBS news, complaining the "liberal press" consisted of, "men and women who, if they do not hate American virtues...certainly have a smug contempt for American ideals and principles."
 
An amended energy bill is putting supporters of renewable energy at odds with a state Senate leader concerned about the effect of wind farms on military bases
An amended energy bill is putting supporters of renewable energy at odds with a state Senate leader concerned about the effect of wind farms on military bases
 
Governor Cooper issued the following comment on the plane crash that killed 16 service members.
Governor Cooper issued the following comment on the plane crash that killed 16 service members.
 
The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
 
I am still so very glad to be back at the "morning table" writing in the diary . . . but it is long past morning as I write this.
I am still so very glad to be back at the "morning table" writing in the diary . . . but it is long past morning as I write this.
 
Summer is here and there are many great events coming to AOP over the next few months
Summer is here and there are many great events coming to AOP over the next few months
 
Joined by members of Britny Puryear’s family, Governor Roy Cooper signed several domestic violence prevention bills into law today
Joined by members of Britny Puryear’s family, Governor Roy Cooper signed several domestic violence prevention bills into law today
 
Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
 
Mrs. Ora Mae Sawyer Russ, age 93, a resident of Pungo Village, Belhaven, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington
Mrs. Ora Mae Sawyer Russ, age 93, a resident of Pungo Village, Belhaven, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington
 
Legislative lawyers told a three-judge federal panel handling a redistricting lawsuit a special General Assembly election this year would affect nearly two-thirds of the districts in the state, cost $20 million, and force lawmakers to violate several other constitutional provisions
Legislative lawyers told a three-judge federal panel handling a redistricting lawsuit a special General Assembly election this year would affect nearly two-thirds of the districts in the state, cost $20 million, and force lawmakers to violate several other constitutional provisions
 
Who are the most loyal fans in the world? Could it be the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, or the Green Bay Packers fans? I guess it all depends on how you measure loyalty.
Who are the most loyal fans in the world? Could it be the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, or the Green Bay Packers fans? I guess it all depends on how you measure loyalty.
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is once again raising concerns over Chinese acquisitions of American markets and companies
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is once again raising concerns over Chinese acquisitions of American markets and companies
 
The problem here in America is that the citizenry deserves the 1st Amendment right to a "free press", but not a fair press, and while that is constitutionally true, the "free press" still is responsible for some semblance of principled behavior, or those of an unprinciple nature lose respect.
The problem here in America is that the citizenry deserves the 1st Amendment right to a "free press", but not a fair press, and while that is constitutionally true, the "free press" still is responsible for some semblance of principled behavior, or those of an unprinciple nature lose respect.
 
In September, North Carolinians will know which low-performing elementary schools will be considered for the Innovative School District in 2018 and be turned over to charter school operators
In September, North Carolinians will know which low-performing elementary schools will be considered for the Innovative School District in 2018 and be turned over to charter school operators
 
I came to Elizabeth City on Saturday morning. Somehow, I finished the porch at the rabbit patch on Friday evening as the sun was setting.
I came to Elizabeth City on Saturday morning. Somehow, I finished the porch at the rabbit patch on Friday evening as the sun was setting.
 
Seven coastal communities will get grants totaling $100,000 to help them prepare for hurricanes, storms and growth
Seven coastal communities will get grants totaling $100,000 to help them prepare for hurricanes, storms and growth
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is strengthening its contracts by seeking improved outcomes from the organizations that manage behavioral health care services supported with Medicaid and state mental health funds
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is strengthening its contracts by seeking improved outcomes from the organizations that manage behavioral health care services supported with Medicaid and state mental health funds
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, issued the following statement after a KC-130 from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point crashed in Mississippi, tragically killing at least 16 on board
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, issued the following statement after a KC-130 from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point crashed in Mississippi, tragically killing at least 16 on board
 
Investigate Attorney General Josh Stein, says a former member of the Federal Elections Commission
 
Mr. Anthony David Carter, age 55, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday, July 9, 2017
Mr. Anthony David Carter, age 55, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday, July 9, 2017
 
Vidant Health appointed Dr. Emmanuel "Manny" Zervos as the executive director of Vidant Cancer Care on July 1
Vidant Health appointed Dr. Emmanuel "Manny" Zervos as the executive director of Vidant Cancer Care on July 1
 
All arguments, political or otherwise, consist of three elements. One is a definition of terms. The second is a set of premises - of facts, real or perceived. The final element is logical reasoning to a conclusion based on those premises
All arguments, political or otherwise, consist of three elements. One is a definition of terms. The second is a set of premises - of facts, real or perceived. The final element is logical reasoning to a conclusion based on those premises
 
Earl Jeffrey Inman (Jeff), 83, died on July 5, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC
Earl Jeffrey Inman (Jeff), 83, died on July 5, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC
 
Mrs. Ora Mae Sawyer Russ, age 93, a resident of Pungo Village, Belhaven, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington
Mrs. Ora Mae Sawyer Russ, age 93, a resident of Pungo Village, Belhaven, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington
 
Mr. Lee Frank Woolard, age 81 a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday July 8, 2017 at his home
Mr. Lee Frank Woolard, age 81 a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday July 8, 2017 at his home
 
Mr. Michael Charles "Mike" Polovitch, age 61, a resident of Belhaven died Thursday July 6, 2017
Mr. Michael Charles "Mike" Polovitch, age 61, a resident of Belhaven died Thursday July 6, 2017
 
The $23 billion state budget has passed in time for the start of a new fiscal year, and the largest part of that budget - over $9 billion - will be spent on public education
The $23 billion state budget has passed in time for the start of a new fiscal year, and the largest part of that budget - over $9 billion - will be spent on public education
 
For North Carolina counties, fiscal 2018 starts July 1, meaning counties have to pass and publish budgets
For North Carolina counties, fiscal 2018 starts July 1, meaning counties have to pass and publish budgets
 
At last, I am back at the "morning table" writing an account of life on the rabbit patch.
At last, I am back at the "morning table" writing an account of life on the rabbit patch.
 
Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to a number of state boards and commissions today
Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to a number of state boards and commissions today
 
Apprenticeships Are Not a Silver Bullet
 
American campuses have drifted away from academia and toward administration
 
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