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Where do you stand on the Transgender Issue now that the issue has gotten to the overt point of the open celebration of this lifestyle choice, dictated by certain direct and explicit actions.
87.5% I do not approve of behavior that has within its expressed tenants policies that harm children.
11.25% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
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Bills passed by Congress are not only written in language that even Congress cannot understand but they are so long that Congress does not even try to read them.
Bills passed by Congress are not only written in language that even Congress cannot understand but they are so long that Congress does not even try to read them.
 
North Carolina’s economy continues to show strength. Last week the Department of Commerce reported the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 4.2 percent
North Carolina’s economy continues to show strength. Last week the Department of Commerce reported the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 4.2 percent
 
The answer is "none." In Beaufort County, our Board of Commissioners is going to send the help to do it, with little or no oversight.
The answer is "none." In Beaufort County, our Board of Commissioners is going to send the help to do it, with little or no oversight.
 
Well, thank you very much. It's my great honor to be here today with some of the leading pastors and faith leaders from across our nation. These are great people, most of whom I know.
Well, thank you very much. It's my great honor to be here today with some of the leading pastors and faith leaders from across our nation. These are great people, most of whom I know.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
It's popular these days to talk about the potential outbreak of a second Civil War. I've not been immune to that sentiment - I've probably used that language in the past.
It's popular these days to talk about the potential outbreak of a second Civil War. I've not been immune to that sentiment - I've probably used that language in the past.
 
Chris Anglin was a relatively unknown late addition to a state Supreme Court race.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement after North Carolina State Board of Education Chairman Bill Cobey announced he would step down
Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement after North Carolina State Board of Education Chairman Bill Cobey announced he would step down
 
Janet Robinson, 91, a resident of Washington, NC for more than 20 years, died July 31, 2018 in her home surrounded by loving family.
Janet Robinson, 91, a resident of Washington, NC for more than 20 years, died July 31, 2018 in her home surrounded by loving family.
 
Mrs. Barbara Ann Picott Ellis, age 83, a resident of 1876 Clay Bottom School Rd., Chocowinity, died July 26, 2018 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Mrs. Barbara Ann Picott Ellis, age 83, a resident of 1876 Clay Bottom School Rd., Chocowinity, died July 26, 2018 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
Mrs. Anne Midgette Keech, age 81, a resident of Belhaven, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her home
Mrs. Anne Midgette Keech, age 81, a resident of Belhaven, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her home
 
The leader of North Korea has followed through on his commitment to return the first set of remains of Americans to our homeland. These brave souls deserve nothing but our honor and respect.
The leader of North Korea has followed through on his commitment to return the first set of remains of Americans to our homeland. These brave souls deserve nothing but our honor and respect.
 
The shows at the old Randy Parton Theatre will go on, in some form or another
 
Teens are tethered to technology like never before. Almost all have smartphones; many are online constantly
Teens are tethered to technology like never before. Almost all have smartphones; many are online constantly
 
Yesterday, the General Assembly convened a special session to make changes to the process by which constitutional amendments appear on the ballot
Yesterday, the General Assembly convened a special session to make changes to the process by which constitutional amendments appear on the ballot
 
If the Board of Governors meetings were broadcast they would become the top rated reality show on TV. There's something for everyone - humor, pathos, conflict, and, occasionally, a nugget of wisdom. Such was the case with the latest meeting
If the Board of Governors meetings were broadcast they would become the top rated reality show on TV. There's something for everyone - humor, pathos, conflict, and, occasionally, a nugget of wisdom. Such was the case with the latest meeting
 
Hickory has a labor shortage. Given our state's recent economic history, that claim may sound incredible. But it's true
Hickory has a labor shortage. Given our state's recent economic history, that claim may sound incredible. But it's true
 
On May 25, Brandon Straka posted a video on Facebook explaining why he was finally rejecting and walking away from the Democratic Party. It has since gone viral and inspired a growing political movement.
On May 25, Brandon Straka posted a video on Facebook explaining why he was finally rejecting and walking away from the Democratic Party. It has since gone viral and inspired a growing political movement.
 
specter is haunting higher education—the specter of declining enrollments. University and college enrollment has fallen nearly 9 percent since 2011, according to the National Student Clearinghouse, and no one is exactly sure why
specter is haunting higher education—the specter of declining enrollments. University and college enrollment has fallen nearly 9 percent since 2011, according to the National Student Clearinghouse, and no one is exactly sure why
 
It's great to be back in Florida. I love Florida. We had a great victory in Florida, and we're going to have a lot of great victories in Florida in the coming short period of time.
It's great to be back in Florida. I love Florida. We had a great victory in Florida, and we're going to have a lot of great victories in Florida in the coming short period of time.
 
The latest data shows that North Carolina’s unfunded state pension liability has grown to $7.9 billion. This figure is likely highly understated, however, given the overly optimistic discount rate being used to calculate the liability
The latest data shows that North Carolina’s unfunded state pension liability has grown to $7.9 billion. This figure is likely highly understated, however, given the overly optimistic discount rate being used to calculate the liability
 
At the risk of sounding redundant , I will say again . . .it is raining at the rabbit patch. I am sure some record has been broken in the meteorology department, but how would I know, as cable does not work in the rain here?
At the risk of sounding redundant , I will say again . . .it is raining at the rabbit patch. I am sure some record has been broken in the meteorology department, but how would I know, as cable does not work in the rain here?
 
The Triad area will get $3.2 million for more job training opportunities in Alamance, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
The Triad area will get $3.2 million for more job training opportunities in Alamance, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
 
We will deliver relief to American workers, families, and small businesses, who right now are being crushed by Obamacare, by increasing freedom, choice, and opportunity for the American people.
We will deliver relief to American workers, families, and small businesses, who right now are being crushed by Obamacare, by increasing freedom, choice, and opportunity for the American people.
 
Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a major federal disaster declaration for 13 Western North Carolina counties that were affected by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides in May
Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a major federal disaster declaration for 13 Western North Carolina counties that were affected by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides in May
 
Trump is making America great again. But the greater challenge, as it turns out, may be to put our differences aside, put our grievances, and put our personal agendas aside, and treat each other once again with love and respect. In other words, can we be good again?
Trump is making America great again. But the greater challenge, as it turns out, may be to put our differences aside, put our grievances, and put our personal agendas aside, and treat each other once again with love and respect. In other words, can we be good again?
 
The General Assembly sent Gov. Roy Cooper a bill changing how proposed constitutional amendments will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot
The General Assembly sent Gov. Roy Cooper a bill changing how proposed constitutional amendments will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot
 
A North Carolina legend has died, leaving behind a rich legacy at the University of North Carolina.
A North Carolina legend has died, leaving behind a rich legacy at the University of North Carolina.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, applauded the Senate passage of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, applauded the Senate passage of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019
 
Every day, we are lifting our forgotten Americans off the sidelines, out of the margins, and back into the workforce.
Every day, we are lifting our forgotten Americans off the sidelines, out of the margins, and back into the workforce.
 
Vidant Medical Center (VMC) recently awarded Pitt Community College (PCC) a $500,000 grant to help fund nursing simulation equipment and the expansion of their nursing program
Vidant Medical Center (VMC) recently awarded Pitt Community College (PCC) a $500,000 grant to help fund nursing simulation equipment and the expansion of their nursing program
 
There is a puzzling term regularly being used by members of the Trump administration that, they argue, is the ultimate goal of their protectionist trade policies. The phrase is "reciprocal trade."
There is a puzzling term regularly being used by members of the Trump administration that, they argue, is the ultimate goal of their protectionist trade policies. The phrase is "reciprocal trade."
 
On Tuesday morning, President Trump leaped into the issue of 3D gun printing, suggesting that the federal government ought to do something about it.
On Tuesday morning, President Trump leaped into the issue of 3D gun printing, suggesting that the federal government ought to do something about it.
 
I do not know if there is a class in teacher school on how to deal with class clowns, but one of my teachers at CHS knew how to handle my excesses and he did so without saying a word. Below are a couple of examples of my boisterous behavior in class.
I do not know if there is a class in teacher school on how to deal with class clowns, but one of my teachers at CHS knew how to handle my excesses and he did so without saying a word. Below are a couple of examples of my boisterous behavior in class.
 
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