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What is the role of education in America? What is government’s role in providing that education
What is the role of education in America? What is government’s role in providing that education
 
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Thursday to take up Rowan County v. Lund, a North Carolina case that gave the high court the opportunity to uphold its previous rulings pertaining to prayer before public meetings and to clear up conflicting rulings on legislator-led prayer in lower courts
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Thursday to take up Rowan County v. Lund, a North Carolina case that gave the high court the opportunity to uphold its previous rulings pertaining to prayer before public meetings and to clear up conflicting rulings on legislator-led prayer in lower courts
 
A two-sentence order from a federal judge means North Carolina will not reinstate primary elections for 2018 judicial races. The order arrives less than a day after candidates started filing for judicial offices across the state
A two-sentence order from a federal judge means North Carolina will not reinstate primary elections for 2018 judicial races. The order arrives less than a day after candidates started filing for judicial offices across the state
 
I'm not only a mystery fan, but I also have a special place in my heart for books based on Sherlock Holmes.
I'm not only a mystery fan, but I also have a special place in my heart for books based on Sherlock Holmes.
 
Listen to complaints from the political left, and you might believe that North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly spends much of its time carving a dangerous trail through uncharted public policy terrain
Listen to complaints from the political left, and you might believe that North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly spends much of its time carving a dangerous trail through uncharted public policy terrain
 
Mornings in June, are especially lovely. The air is cool and thick with some of the years' most beloved fragrances.
Mornings in June, are especially lovely. The air is cool and thick with some of the years' most beloved fragrances.
 
Two lawmakers have introduced bills to grant local government the authority to provide local housing to teachers and other government employees
Two lawmakers have introduced bills to grant local government the authority to provide local housing to teachers and other government employees
 
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation that would create a center of excellence within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to better understand the health
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation that would create a center of excellence within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to better understand the health
 
Today, on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we remember those we have lost to the drug abuse epidemic, lift up and pray for those struggling with addiction, and reaffirm our steadfast resolve.
Today, on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we remember those we have lost to the drug abuse epidemic, lift up and pray for those struggling with addiction, and reaffirm our steadfast resolve.
 
Beaufort County native, Republican, current Hyde County Magistrate Judge and former Assistant District Attorney Sarah Homes filed Tuesday June 26, 2018 for District Court Judge in the Second Judicial District
Beaufort County native, Republican, current Hyde County Magistrate Judge and former Assistant District Attorney Sarah Homes filed Tuesday June 26, 2018 for District Court Judge in the Second Judicial District
 
In 1983, Marsalee Nicholas, "Marsy," a student at the University of California-Santa Barbara, was shot to death by her stalker ex-boyfriend. One week after the killing, Marsy's mother, Marsella Leach, and her brother, Henry Nicholas, were accosted by the alleged killer in a grocery store. They had n
In 1983, Marsalee Nicholas, "Marsy," a student at the University of California-Santa Barbara, was shot to death by her stalker ex-boyfriend. One week after the killing, Marsy's mother, Marsella Leach, and her brother, Henry Nicholas, were accosted by the alleged killer in a grocery store. They had n
 
It didn't take long into the teleconference to learn that the Chairman of the Board called the emergency meeting because he wanted the board to write a letter to members of the legislature. The board's chair, Andy Penry (Democrat), made a motion for the board's general counsel, Josh Lawson
It didn't take long into the teleconference to learn that the Chairman of the Board called the emergency meeting because he wanted the board to write a letter to members of the legislature. The board's chair, Andy Penry (Democrat), made a motion for the board's general counsel, Josh Lawson
 
Believe it or not, I wasn't always Dad's favorite. I know my fans find that surprising.
Believe it or not, I wasn't always Dad's favorite. I know my fans find that surprising.
 
If you read my column, or anyone else's work, because you already expect to agree with the opinions expressed and want to feel reaffirmed, I get it. If you agree and hope you'll gain more "rhetorical ammunition" with which to argue your case, I get that even more
If you read my column, or anyone else's work, because you already expect to agree with the opinions expressed and want to feel reaffirmed, I get it. If you agree and hope you'll gain more "rhetorical ammunition" with which to argue your case, I get that even more
 
In an interview with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Roseanne Barr, who recently lost her hit ABC show after tweeting a racist slur against former Obama official Valerie Jarrett, explained herself
In an interview with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Roseanne Barr, who recently lost her hit ABC show after tweeting a racist slur against former Obama official Valerie Jarrett, explained herself
 
The winds of change have blown through the University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors in recent years. In a state historically dominated by the Democratic Party, the board is now solely composed of members appointed by a Republican legislative majority
The winds of change have blown through the University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors in recent years. In a state historically dominated by the Democratic Party, the board is now solely composed of members appointed by a Republican legislative majority
 
On 6-12-2018, The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Vance Davenport, 56 years of age, of 70 Dixon Lane in Washington and Corina Cox Squires, 54 years of age, of 2761 Creek Road in Bath.
On 6-12-2018, The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Vance Davenport, 56 years of age, of 70 Dixon Lane in Washington and Corina Cox Squires, 54 years of age, of 2761 Creek Road in Bath.
 
Many by now have heard that I was asked to leave a restaurant this weekend where I attempted to have dinner with my family. My husband and I politely left and went home. I was asked to leave because I work for President Trump.
Many by now have heard that I was asked to leave a restaurant this weekend where I attempted to have dinner with my family. My husband and I politely left and went home. I was asked to leave because I work for President Trump.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a pair of bills Friday that tweak state election laws and judicial election districts
 
This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, joined Chairman Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and Ranking Member Jon Tester (D-MT) to introduce the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018
This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, joined Chairman Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and Ranking Member Jon Tester (D-MT) to introduce the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018
 
Sensus USA, Inc., a provider of advanced metering technologies to utilities and municipalities, will expand its current operations in Durham County, creating 301 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Sensus USA, Inc., a provider of advanced metering technologies to utilities and municipalities, will expand its current operations in Durham County, creating 301 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
 
The HOPE Act would allow local police to access without a warrant the medical records of drug suspects
The HOPE Act would allow local police to access without a warrant the medical records of drug suspects
 
Sen. Maxine Waters (D-CA) called for attacks against members of President Donald Trump's administration over the weekend, screaming to a group of supporters that they should not be welcomed anywhere in society
Sen. Maxine Waters (D-CA) called for attacks against members of President Donald Trump's administration over the weekend, screaming to a group of supporters that they should not be welcomed anywhere in society
 
Mr. John Clyde Grooms, Jr., age 46, a resident of Washington, passed away Monday June 25, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center
Mr. John Clyde Grooms, Jr., age 46, a resident of Washington, passed away Monday June 25, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center
 
Mrs. Ann Perry Moore, age 76, a resident of 107 Knight Street, Washington, passed away Monday June 25, 2018 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice
Mrs. Ann Perry Moore, age 76, a resident of 107 Knight Street, Washington, passed away Monday June 25, 2018 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice
 
Mr. Corby Peyton Moses, age 23, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday June 24, 2018
Mr. Corby Peyton Moses, age 23, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday June 24, 2018
 
State health officials are warning the public about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids after a second case of severe bleeding following synthetic cannabinoid use was identified in North Carolina last week
State health officials are warning the public about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids after a second case of severe bleeding following synthetic cannabinoid use was identified in North Carolina last week
 
The House completed the snub of Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto with a 73-44 override vote, as a single Democrat, outgoing Wake County Rep. Duane Hall, joined a unified Republican caucus
The House completed the snub of Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto with a 73-44 override vote, as a single Democrat, outgoing Wake County Rep. Duane Hall, joined a unified Republican caucus
 
On Friday, June 22, 2018, the President signed into law/
 
On Monday, Governor Cooper took action on 39 bills that were passed by the General Assembly and brought to his desk for approval
On Monday, Governor Cooper took action on 39 bills that were passed by the General Assembly and brought to his desk for approval
 
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on June 29, 2018
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on June 29, 2018
 
In the long-running dispute between State School Superintendent Mark Johnson, a Republican elected in 2016, and the State Board of Education, which currently has a majority of Republican appointees, the North Carolina Supreme Court has sided 6-0 with Johnson
In the long-running dispute between State School Superintendent Mark Johnson, a Republican elected in 2016, and the State Board of Education, which currently has a majority of Republican appointees, the North Carolina Supreme Court has sided 6-0 with Johnson
 
"I'm disappointed Governor Cooper has decided to support big-money out-of-state lawyers instead of our North Carolina farmers."
"I'm disappointed Governor Cooper has decided to support big-money out-of-state lawyers instead of our North Carolina farmers."
 
This week, TIME magazine featured a picture of a crying illegal immigrant child on its cover
This week, TIME magazine featured a picture of a crying illegal immigrant child on its cover
 
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