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Yesterday, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Angus King (I-ME) was signed into law
Yesterday, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Angus King (I-ME) was signed into law
 
On Friday, President Trump walked down to the White House lawn for an impromptu interview with Fox & Friends. There, he lambasted the FBI in the wake of a damning Department of Justice Inspector General report.
On Friday, President Trump walked down to the White House lawn for an impromptu interview with Fox & Friends. There, he lambasted the FBI in the wake of a damning Department of Justice Inspector General report.
 
When a bad guy starts shooting, Americans are now Shooting Back but it's not the kind of Shooting you were just thinking about.
When a bad guy starts shooting, Americans are now Shooting Back but it's not the kind of Shooting you were just thinking about.
 
While the term “fake news” may be of recent vintage, the phenomenon isn’t. For decades, policymakers in North Carolina and elsewhere have trafficked in poorly understood, misleading, or demonstrably false information
While the term “fake news” may be of recent vintage, the phenomenon isn’t. For decades, policymakers in North Carolina and elsewhere have trafficked in poorly understood, misleading, or demonstrably false information
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in his power struggle against the State Board of Education
The N.C. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in his power struggle against the State Board of Education
 
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders fired back at former First Lady Laura Bush on Monday over her recent criticisms of the current administration's "zero tolerance" policy.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders fired back at former First Lady Laura Bush on Monday over her recent criticisms of the current administration's "zero tolerance" policy.
 
Governor Roy Cooper today signed into law the Build NC Bond Act of 2018, a new financing tool sought by his administration to help expedite critical highway projects
Governor Roy Cooper today signed into law the Build NC Bond Act of 2018, a new financing tool sought by his administration to help expedite critical highway projects
 
The "early service" this morning, was a gentle affair. Light fell across the territory in rays just bright enough to cast faint shadows.
The "early service" this morning, was a gentle affair. Light fell across the territory in rays just bright enough to cast faint shadows.
 
Some North Carolina lawmakers are looking to simplify the state's complex criminal code
Some North Carolina lawmakers are looking to simplify the state's complex criminal code
 
Wilma L. Lewis, age 81, a resident of Thorn Hill, TN and a former resident of Blounts Creek, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN
Wilma L. Lewis, age 81, a resident of Thorn Hill, TN and a former resident of Blounts Creek, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN
 
Mr. Reuben Edward Sawyer, Jr., age 88, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday June 20, 2018 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington
Mr. Reuben Edward Sawyer, Jr., age 88, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday June 20, 2018 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington
 
Republicans used their supermajority status to override a pair of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of legislation intended to, in the GOP's view, inject fairness and security into elections
Republicans used their supermajority status to override a pair of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of legislation intended to, in the GOP's view, inject fairness and security into elections
 
In huge news, Reuters reports that the United States is about to withdraw from the U.N. Human Rights Council
In huge news, Reuters reports that the United States is about to withdraw from the U.N. Human Rights Council
 
House Speaker Tim Moore filed a constitutional amendment requiring photo identification to vote in North Carolina elections
House Speaker Tim Moore filed a constitutional amendment requiring photo identification to vote in North Carolina elections
 
Here’s a simple illustration of the urban/rural population divide in North Carolina: The state’s two most-populous counties — Wake and Mecklenburg — are home to about as many people as the total number of residents in the 18 smallest counties
Here’s a simple illustration of the urban/rural population divide in North Carolina: The state’s two most-populous counties — Wake and Mecklenburg — are home to about as many people as the total number of residents in the 18 smallest counties
 
The mimosa blooms today as it did, years ago, when I was just twenty two years old. I remember sitting under a mimosa, the day before Brant was born.
The mimosa blooms today as it did, years ago, when I was just twenty two years old. I remember sitting under a mimosa, the day before Brant was born.
 
For several years, North Carolina medical providers and patients have been enjoying the benefits of telemedicine – the practice by which patients consult with doctors electronically, often by video chat
For several years, North Carolina medical providers and patients have been enjoying the benefits of telemedicine – the practice by which patients consult with doctors electronically, often by video chat
 
Governor Cooper today shared the following statement about North Carolina National Guard members
Governor Cooper today shared the following statement about North Carolina National Guard members
 
Today, a group of senators led by Thom Tillis (R-NC), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Tom Cotton (R-AR), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced the Keep Families Together and Enforce the Law Act
Today, a group of senators led by Thom Tillis (R-NC), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Tom Cotton (R-AR), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced the Keep Families Together and Enforce the Law Act
 
Lawmakers seem to agree licensing reciprocity would benefit public schools needing school psychologists, but the bill still must pass the Senate
Lawmakers seem to agree licensing reciprocity would benefit public schools needing school psychologists, but the bill still must pass the Senate
 
The U.S. Patent Office Takes A Long Time To Approve A Patent But It Is About To Add Slow To Long
The U.S. Patent Office Takes A Long Time To Approve A Patent But It Is About To Add Slow To Long
 
If you want to see one example of why a new populism has emerged in American universities in the last 10 years, take a look at a statement issued last week by the Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges and Universities
If you want to see one example of why a new populism has emerged in American universities in the last 10 years, take a look at a statement issued last week by the Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges and Universities
 
On Friday, Governor Cooper took action on four bills that were passed by the General Assembly and brought to his desk for approval
On Friday, Governor Cooper took action on four bills that were passed by the General Assembly and brought to his desk for approval
 
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Monday on behalf of a church against the city of Monroe, North Carolina
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Monday on behalf of a church against the city of Monroe, North Carolina
 
A bill requiring low-income students who score high on end-of-year math tests to automatically be placed in advanced math classes passed unanimously in the House
A bill requiring low-income students who score high on end-of-year math tests to automatically be placed in advanced math classes passed unanimously in the House
 
Friday was the last day of school and so I am now officially at liberty to "do mostly, as I please" for a good while. I was in Elizabeth City within a few hours of dismissal.
Friday was the last day of school and so I am now officially at liberty to "do mostly, as I please" for a good while. I was in Elizabeth City within a few hours of dismissal.
 
It is time to reform these outdated immigration rules, and finally bring our immigration system into the 21st century.
It is time to reform these outdated immigration rules, and finally bring our immigration system into the 21st century.
 
Marva Grafton Harris Spell, 87, of Bronx, NY and formerly of Hyde County, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018
Marva Grafton Harris Spell, 87, of Bronx, NY and formerly of Hyde County, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018
 
Mrs. Lois Victoria Outlaw Smith, age 83, a resident of River Trace and a former resident of Washington Park died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Mrs. Lois Victoria Outlaw Smith, age 83, a resident of River Trace and a former resident of Washington Park died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
Mrs. Evelyn "Rebecca" Woolard Walls, age 86, a resident of 101 Fenner Lane, Washington, died Monday evening, June 18, 2018 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Mrs. Evelyn "Rebecca" Woolard Walls, age 86, a resident of 101 Fenner Lane, Washington, died Monday evening, June 18, 2018 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
North Carolina's corporate income tax currently stands at 3 percent, and it is scheduled to be reduced to 2.5 percent in January
North Carolina's corporate income tax currently stands at 3 percent, and it is scheduled to be reduced to 2.5 percent in January
 
Buried in the Department of Justice Inspector General's report - a report that found no political bias in the actions of the FBI during the Hillary investigation - is one massive bombshell: a text from FBI agent Peter Strzok to his lover, FBI agent Lisa Page.
Buried in the Department of Justice Inspector General's report - a report that found no political bias in the actions of the FBI during the Hillary investigation - is one massive bombshell: a text from FBI agent Peter Strzok to his lover, FBI agent Lisa Page.
 
The Democratic governor suggests Republican leaders of the N.C. General Assembly favor those groups over people with lower incomes. But the facts show that the governor bears responsibility for trying to divide North Carolinians by income level
The Democratic governor suggests Republican leaders of the N.C. General Assembly favor those groups over people with lower incomes. But the facts show that the governor bears responsibility for trying to divide North Carolinians by income level
 
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