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Drugs are flowing into our country. We need border protection; we need the wall. We have to have the wall.
Drugs are flowing into our country. We need border protection; we need the wall. We have to have the wall.
 
On Monday, Jonathan Chait wrote a piece in New York Magazine asking why so many Republicans hadn't jumped to the Democrats after President Trump's election.
On Monday, Jonathan Chait wrote a piece in New York Magazine asking why so many Republicans hadn't jumped to the Democrats after President Trump's election.
 
Former state Rep. Roger Younts, R-Davidson, who was appointed to the General Assembly in July 2013, is running for his old seat. Current Rep. Sam Watford is not seeking re-election to run for the open Senate seat in District 29. Davidson County Commissioner Steve Jarvis is challenging Younts
Former state Rep. Roger Younts, R-Davidson, who was appointed to the General Assembly in July 2013, is running for his old seat. Current Rep. Sam Watford is not seeking re-election to run for the open Senate seat in District 29. Davidson County Commissioner Steve Jarvis is challenging Younts
 
What should we expect when we invest $150 million in reading programs for our elementary students? I'm not sure what the objectives were, but I am pretty certain the results weren't what anyone wanted
What should we expect when we invest $150 million in reading programs for our elementary students? I'm not sure what the objectives were, but I am pretty certain the results weren't what anyone wanted
 
Backroads, byways, boondoggles, and brouhahas is an occasional column - taken from news sources throughout North Carolina - highlighting how government spends our money and makes other questionable moves about which state residents may not be aware
Backroads, byways, boondoggles, and brouhahas is an occasional column - taken from news sources throughout North Carolina - highlighting how government spends our money and makes other questionable moves about which state residents may not be aware
 
April has been a mostly cold month-the early service, on this day is proof of that.
April has been a mostly cold month-the early service, on this day is proof of that.
 
America is safer when our partners have access to the American-built systems they need to defend themselves and our shared interests, and when American industry competes on a level playing field.
America is safer when our partners have access to the American-built systems they need to defend themselves and our shared interests, and when American industry competes on a level playing field.
 
State Rep. George Cleveland, R-Onslow, believes the integrity of North Carolina elections is at risk
State Rep. George Cleveland, R-Onslow, believes the integrity of North Carolina elections is at risk
 
We’re committed to securing our borders to reduce crime, illegal drugs, human trafficking.
We’re committed to securing our borders to reduce crime, illegal drugs, human trafficking.
 
On 04-10-2018, The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Benson Curtis Jett, 50 years of age, of 14818 Hwy. 32 North in Pinetown
On 04-10-2018, The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Benson Curtis Jett, 50 years of age, of 14818 Hwy. 32 North in Pinetown
 
Too often, universities use studies about themselves as marketing opportunities rather than a chance to understand reality. This is especially true with "economic impact" studies that purport to examine a university's effect on a local economy
Too often, universities use studies about themselves as marketing opportunities rather than a chance to understand reality. This is especially true with "economic impact" studies that purport to examine a university's effect on a local economy
 
On Thursday, contemporaneous memos written by then-FBI director James Comey regarding meetings with President Trump were revealed to Congress . . . and within minutes, were leaked to the media.
On Thursday, contemporaneous memos written by then-FBI director James Comey regarding meetings with President Trump were revealed to Congress . . . and within minutes, were leaked to the media.
 
The war with France in 1946 and a final war with Cambodia in 1978 are like book ends to 30 years of conflict. Maybe West Point studies this one.
The war with France in 1946 and a final war with Cambodia in 1978 are like book ends to 30 years of conflict. Maybe West Point studies this one.
 
Politics have no place in our court system in North Carolina or any place else. Fairness deserves better than that, equality deserves better than that, and justice deserves better than that
Politics have no place in our court system in North Carolina or any place else. Fairness deserves better than that, equality deserves better than that, and justice deserves better than that
 
Beaufort County Elections One Stop Early Voting Daily Total Tally as of Thursday, April 20, 2018
Beaufort County Elections One Stop Early Voting Daily Total Tally as of Thursday, April 20, 2018
 
Gov. Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order 41 to declare a State of Emergency for Guilford and Rockingham counties, areas that suffered significant damages after a tornado touched down Sunday
Gov. Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order 41 to declare a State of Emergency for Guilford and Rockingham counties, areas that suffered significant damages after a tornado touched down Sunday
 
On 03-28-2018, The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Odis Leon Waters, 54 years of age, of 130 Gilbert Lane in Washington
On 03-28-2018, The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Odis Leon Waters, 54 years of age, of 130 Gilbert Lane in Washington
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to begin a pilot project in Cumberland, Durham, Johnston and Wake counties to offer rehabilitation services for adults who have suffered traumatic brain injury on or after the
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to begin a pilot project in Cumberland, Durham, Johnston and Wake counties to offer rehabilitation services for adults who have suffered traumatic brain injury on or after the
 
It has been a decade since what Education Week calls “the largest K-12 school cheating scandal in U.S. history” shook Atlanta Public Schools, resulting in racketeering convictions for 11 former teachers and principals who rigged tests
It has been a decade since what Education Week calls “the largest K-12 school cheating scandal in U.S. history” shook Atlanta Public Schools, resulting in racketeering convictions for 11 former teachers and principals who rigged tests
 
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones, a longtime deficit hawk, continued efforts to reign in our nation’s runaway debt, and cosponsored H.R. 5572, the One Percent Spending Reduction Act, also known as the “Penny Plan.”
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones, a longtime deficit hawk, continued efforts to reign in our nation’s runaway debt, and cosponsored H.R. 5572, the One Percent Spending Reduction Act, also known as the “Penny Plan.”
 
Today's Opportunity Zones announcement is another reason why tax reform is good for Kentucky families and our state's economy. Opportunity Zones will breathe new life into struggling communities left behind by Obama-era policies.
Today's Opportunity Zones announcement is another reason why tax reform is good for Kentucky families and our state's economy. Opportunity Zones will breathe new life into struggling communities left behind by Obama-era policies.
 
We often hear metaphors to describe situations by politicians and media to add a rhetorical flourish to their position. But reality is a considerably more harsh than a catchy phrase.
We often hear metaphors to describe situations by politicians and media to add a rhetorical flourish to their position. But reality is a considerably more harsh than a catchy phrase.
 
The need to train school resource officers more intensively was a recurring theme during a meeting of the Student Physical Safety and Security working group
The need to train school resource officers more intensively was a recurring theme during a meeting of the Student Physical Safety and Security working group
 
One-Stop Daily Total from Beaufort County Board of Elections as of Thursday, April 19, 2018
One-Stop Daily Total from Beaufort County Board of Elections as of Thursday, April 19, 2018
 
Today, Hometown Strong announced six initial partnerships with counties across North Carolina. Initial partnerships announced today include Burke, Edgecombe, Lenoir, Madison, Pasquotank, and Robeson Counties
Today, Hometown Strong announced six initial partnerships with counties across North Carolina. Initial partnerships announced today include Burke, Edgecombe, Lenoir, Madison, Pasquotank, and Robeson Counties
 
N.C. Republican Party Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse said Democrats' efforts to compel information from him would chill political speech
N.C. Republican Party Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse said Democrats' efforts to compel information from him would chill political speech
 
Today, a bipartisan group of 66 senators, led by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), sent a letter to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, demanding the release of wrongfully imprisoned American Pastor Andrew Brunson
Today, a bipartisan group of 66 senators, led by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), sent a letter to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, demanding the release of wrongfully imprisoned American Pastor Andrew Brunson
 
On April 17-18 at Mar-a-Lago, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held their sixth meeting, and third major summit, and affirmed their strong determination to strengthen our shared resolve on North Korea.
On April 17-18 at Mar-a-Lago, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held their sixth meeting, and third major summit, and affirmed their strong determination to strengthen our shared resolve on North Korea.
 
A major in English was once a serious endeavor masquerading as a frivolous one
 
This week, the assembly in the state of California could vote on a bill that would legitimately ban books, shut down churches, and close psychiatric offices all over the state.
This week, the assembly in the state of California could vote on a bill that would legitimately ban books, shut down churches, and close psychiatric offices all over the state.
 
Incumbent Justin Burr, who is 32, is running for his sixth term as a state representative in House District 67. In the 2016 primary, he narrowly defeated contender Lane Burris in a two-way race with 51 percent of the vote
Incumbent Justin Burr, who is 32, is running for his sixth term as a state representative in House District 67. In the 2016 primary, he narrowly defeated contender Lane Burris in a two-way race with 51 percent of the vote
 
On Thursday, April 19th, 2018, the Committee to Elect Dixon for Sheriff opens the 2018 Campaign Headquarters at 208 N. Market St. in Washington.
On Thursday, April 19th, 2018, the Committee to Elect Dixon for Sheriff opens the 2018 Campaign Headquarters at 208 N. Market St. in Washington.
 
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join the Nation in celebrating the life of Barbara Bush.
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join the Nation in celebrating the life of Barbara Bush.
 
If the governor directs where money goes and for what purpose, is it government spending?
If the governor directs where money goes and for what purpose, is it government spending?
 
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