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Drone pilots have assumed an increasingly valuable role in military operations. Soon they may be able to leverage their unique experience into academic credits through the North Carolina Community College System
Drone pilots have assumed an increasingly valuable role in military operations. Soon they may be able to leverage their unique experience into academic credits through the North Carolina Community College System
 
The state Department of Environmental Quality issued a vital water permit Friday advancing the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project, but environmentalists immediately criticized Gov. Roy Cooper for signing off on the approval
The state Department of Environmental Quality issued a vital water permit Friday advancing the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project, but environmentalists immediately criticized Gov. Roy Cooper for signing off on the approval
 
On Thursday night, the American public learned two bombshell pieces of information regarding the Parkland, Florida mass shooting
On Thursday night, the American public learned two bombshell pieces of information regarding the Parkland, Florida mass shooting
 
Thank you Wolfgang. You and your entire team have done a wonderful job organizing this important conference
Thank you Wolfgang. You and your entire team have done a wonderful job organizing this important conference
 
Iredell County opponents of an industrial-scale solar project continue facing roadblocks in their goal to prevent the facility from getting a permit
Iredell County opponents of an industrial-scale solar project continue facing roadblocks in their goal to prevent the facility from getting a permit
 
Low-income North Carolina families struggling with winter heating bills may apply for help through an assistance program run through county departments of social services
Low-income North Carolina families struggling with winter heating bills may apply for help through an assistance program run through county departments of social services
 
A new program aimed at improving worker health in the automotive, aviation and manufacturing sectors in Western North Carolina launched today, Governor Roy Cooper announced
A new program aimed at improving worker health in the automotive, aviation and manufacturing sectors in Western North Carolina launched today, Governor Roy Cooper announced
 
Since its founding in the 1940s, the White House Council of Economic Advisers has written and delivered a report to Congress on the annual Economic Report to the President. The 2018 report, which was delivered yesterday, covers the President's economic successes to date and our agenda going forward
Since its founding in the 1940s, the White House Council of Economic Advisers has written and delivered a report to Congress on the annual Economic Report to the President. The 2018 report, which was delivered yesterday, covers the President's economic successes to date and our agenda going forward
 
Postal Service keeps coming up with ways to save money but Congress pays them no never mind.
Postal Service keeps coming up with ways to save money but Congress pays them no never mind.
 
On Thursday, February 22, 2018, the President signed into law
On Thursday, February 22, 2018, the President signed into law
 
Who would think that building parking decks - those generic, innocuous concrete and steel structures where we leave our cars for a few hours while we pursue work and leisure
Who would think that building parking decks - those generic, innocuous concrete and steel structures where we leave our cars for a few hours while we pursue work and leisure
 
day, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement following the passing of North Carolina's Reverend Billy Graham
day, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement following the passing of North Carolina's Reverend Billy Graham
 
The United States strongly condemns recent attacks on the people of Syria in Eastern Ghouta by Russia and the Assad regime
The United States strongly condemns recent attacks on the people of Syria in Eastern Ghouta by Russia and the Assad regime
 
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
 
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