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In today's universities-and in society in general-the ability to engage in intellectually rigorous and courteous conversation can appear to be a lost art
In today's universities-and in society in general-the ability to engage in intellectually rigorous and courteous conversation can appear to be a lost art
 
A student in the ROTC program at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, claims that CNN's town hall event on the school shooting was scripted and that they censored him from asking questions that he had and, instead, insisted that he ask the questions that they gave him
A student in the ROTC program at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, claims that CNN's town hall event on the school shooting was scripted and that they censored him from asking questions that he had and, instead, insisted that he ask the questions that they gave him
 
Civil asset forfeiture is inherently unjust, as I’ve explained many times in the past because it empowers law enforcement agencies to confiscate property from people who have never been charged with, let alone convicted of, a crime
Civil asset forfeiture is inherently unjust, as I’ve explained many times in the past because it empowers law enforcement agencies to confiscate property from people who have never been charged with, let alone convicted of, a crime
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) honored the life of Reverend Billy Graham, and released the following statement
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) honored the life of Reverend Billy Graham, and released the following statement
 
President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of the Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Korea to attend the Closing Ceremony and events of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games beginning Saturday, February 24, 2018
President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of the Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Korea to attend the Closing Ceremony and events of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games beginning Saturday, February 24, 2018
 
In this politically polarized moment in our history, what unites us? Surely one value nearly all of us have in common is a belief in the importance and power of donating our time, expertise, and dollars to worthy organizations and causes that serve our communities
In this politically polarized moment in our history, what unites us? Surely one value nearly all of us have in common is a belief in the importance and power of donating our time, expertise, and dollars to worthy organizations and causes that serve our communities
 
Vice President Mike Pence will provide policy recommendations to the President to streamline the regulatory environment for commercial space companies
Vice President Mike Pence will provide policy recommendations to the President to streamline the regulatory environment for commercial space companies
 
The Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit project could be in trouble
 
Two rural North Carolina counties will see a total of 85 new jobs and $6.3 million in private investment from economic development projects with manufacturing companies in Cherokee and Stanly counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Two rural North Carolina counties will see a total of 85 new jobs and $6.3 million in private investment from economic development projects with manufacturing companies in Cherokee and Stanly counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
 
PirateFest will return for its 12th annual festival this spring with music braiding everything from international roots to American rock
PirateFest will return for its 12th annual festival this spring with music braiding everything from international roots to American rock
 
On Tuesday, Justice Clarence Thomas issued a blistering rebuke to his Supreme Court colleagues, as well as to lower courts that have refused to treat the Second Amendment with the same level of honor as other rights enshrined in the Constitution
On Tuesday, Justice Clarence Thomas issued a blistering rebuke to his Supreme Court colleagues, as well as to lower courts that have refused to treat the Second Amendment with the same level of honor as other rights enshrined in the Constitution
 
Last week I looked into the proposed “rules throttle” in the conference report for House Bill 162. As I see it, it’s an intriguing reform proposal that just needs a little more clarity and little more accountability
Last week I looked into the proposed “rules throttle” in the conference report for House Bill 162. As I see it, it’s an intriguing reform proposal that just needs a little more clarity and little more accountability
 
Vice President Mike Pence, Chairman of the National Space Council, today announced the candidates selected to serve on the National Space Council's Users Advisory Group
Vice President Mike Pence, Chairman of the National Space Council, today announced the candidates selected to serve on the National Space Council's Users Advisory Group
 
Look at any map of our recent presidential elections and a key fault-line in our fractured country becomes clear
Look at any map of our recent presidential elections and a key fault-line in our fractured country becomes clear
 
The landmark decision in the Leandro case spelled out what North Carolina must do to ensure every student has access to a sound, basic education.
The landmark decision in the Leandro case spelled out what North Carolina must do to ensure every student has access to a sound, basic education.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered a Book of Condolences to be placed at the North Carolina State Capitol for members of the public to sign in remembrance of Rev. Billy Graham
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered a Book of Condolences to be placed at the North Carolina State Capitol for members of the public to sign in remembrance of Rev. Billy Graham
 
Thank you, thank you very much. And thank you - please - and thank you to Attorney General Sessions, and to Secretary Mnuchin, Director Pompeo, Congressman Issa for joining us for this very special ceremony
Thank you, thank you very much. And thank you - please - and thank you to Attorney General Sessions, and to Secretary Mnuchin, Director Pompeo, Congressman Issa for joining us for this very special ceremony
 
My loyal readers of the "rabbit patch diary" know full well my plight with baking cookies. I have had all sorts of disasters.
My loyal readers of the "rabbit patch diary" know full well my plight with baking cookies. I have had all sorts of disasters.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper insisted $57.8 million from energy companies building the Atlantic Coast Pipeline was a voluntary contribution, but said at a news conference he doesn't know whose idea it was originally to seek the money he planned to distribute
Gov. Roy Cooper insisted $57.8 million from energy companies building the Atlantic Coast Pipeline was a voluntary contribution, but said at a news conference he doesn't know whose idea it was originally to seek the money he planned to distribute
 
Dr. Robert Eugene Sandy at 90 years old passed away peacefully in his home on February 20, 2018
Dr. Robert Eugene Sandy at 90 years old passed away peacefully in his home on February 20, 2018
 
The U.S. Senate should establish a special committee to investigate the roles of the U.S. Olympics Committee and U.S.A. Gymnastics in the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case, say lawmakers, including North Carolina U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis
The U.S. Senate should establish a special committee to investigate the roles of the U.S. Olympics Committee and U.S.A. Gymnastics in the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case, say lawmakers, including North Carolina U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis
 
This series of real estate classes are available through Beaufort County Community College's Continuing Education Division to help brokers get started in the field or maintain their license
This series of real estate classes are available through Beaufort County Community College's Continuing Education Division to help brokers get started in the field or maintain their license
 
On Sunday, Republican Ohio Governor John Kasich, a man with a mixed record on guns for decades (he voted for the assault weapons ban in 1994, earning him a temporary F from the NRA, but rehabilitated himself by signing into law a significant amount of pro-gun legislation in Ohio), suggested a comple
On Sunday, Republican Ohio Governor John Kasich, a man with a mixed record on guns for decades (he voted for the assault weapons ban in 1994, earning him a temporary F from the NRA, but rehabilitated himself by signing into law a significant amount of pro-gun legislation in Ohio), suggested a comple
 
Gov. Roy Cooper in 2012, while serving as state attorney general, agreed to lease a Nash County property he and his brother Pell owned to Chapel Hill-based Strata Solar for the construction and operation of a 4.9-megawatt solar facility
Gov. Roy Cooper in 2012, while serving as state attorney general, agreed to lease a Nash County property he and his brother Pell owned to Chapel Hill-based Strata Solar for the construction and operation of a 4.9-megawatt solar facility
 
As legal battles continue over North Carolina's election maps, one recent development deserves special recognition: A state three-judge panel has chosen to distinguish the legal process from partisan gamesmanship
As legal battles continue over North Carolina's election maps, one recent development deserves special recognition: A state three-judge panel has chosen to distinguish the legal process from partisan gamesmanship
 
Last week, while many around the country celebrated Valentine’s Day, a deranged killer murdered 17 people and injured at least 15 more at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
Last week, while many around the country celebrated Valentine’s Day, a deranged killer murdered 17 people and injured at least 15 more at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
 
Some members of the General Assembly seem to think so.
 
RiceWrap Foods Corporation, a food manufacturer with a unique, patent-pending method of producing and delivering rice for sushi, will create 305 new jobs in Granville County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
RiceWrap Foods Corporation, a food manufacturer with a unique, patent-pending method of producing and delivering rice for sushi, will create 305 new jobs in Granville County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
 
The $57.8-million discretionary fund the Atlantic Coast Pipeline operators planned to pay to an escrow Gov. Roy Cooper would control was in fact negotiated between the pipeline's operators and a series of private parties
The $57.8-million discretionary fund the Atlantic Coast Pipeline operators planned to pay to an escrow Gov. Roy Cooper would control was in fact negotiated between the pipeline's operators and a series of private parties
 
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to offer condolences to the families of the victims of the helicopter accident in Oaxaca
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to offer condolences to the families of the victims of the helicopter accident in Oaxaca
 
The "early service" was a quiet and peaceful affair, today. A soft glow in the sky heralded the new day.
The "early service" was a quiet and peaceful affair, today. A soft glow in the sky heralded the new day.
 
Today, Gov. Roy Cooper released the following comment on the passing of Rev. Billy Graham
Today, Gov. Roy Cooper released the following comment on the passing of Rev. Billy Graham
 
Governments cannot realistically take enough money from citizens to pay for all the repairs and construction people say we need
Governments cannot realistically take enough money from citizens to pay for all the repairs and construction people say we need
 
The draft budget completely demolishes any notion of fiscal responsibility. The budget amounts to $4.4 trillion. It's an Obama-level budget. And it guarantees a deficit of $832 billion in 2018, $984 billion in 2019, $987 billion in 2020, $916 billion in 2021, $908 billion in 2022, and $778 billion
The draft budget completely demolishes any notion of fiscal responsibility. The budget amounts to $4.4 trillion. It's an Obama-level budget. And it guarantees a deficit of $832 billion in 2018, $984 billion in 2019, $987 billion in 2020, $916 billion in 2021, $908 billion in 2022, and $778 billion
 
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