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Conservative legislators in North Carolina have notably improved our state’s tax code over the past dozen years. Significant tax cuts and reforms have enabled NC to outcompete most other states economically and make it far more attractive for job creation and investment.
Conservative legislators in North Carolina have notably improved our state’s tax code over the past dozen years. Significant tax cuts and reforms have enabled NC to outcompete most other states economically and make it far more attractive for job creation and investment.
 
U.S. officials reportedly believe that they have identified a third Chinese spy balloon that is likely operating in the air right now, but they did not reveal its location.
U.S. officials reportedly believe that they have identified a third Chinese spy balloon that is likely operating in the air right now, but they did not reveal its location.
 
The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced $1.4 million for correctional institutions including Hyde Correctional Institute and Tyrrell Prison Work Farm
The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced $1.4 million for correctional institutions including Hyde Correctional Institute and Tyrrell Prison Work Farm
 
The Biden administration has reportedly caved to the new Republican-controlled Congress and will allow top Border Patrol chiefs to testify in a hearing next week.
The Biden administration has reportedly caved to the new Republican-controlled Congress and will allow top Border Patrol chiefs to testify in a hearing next week.
 
Ardath Joan Ford, age 90, a former resident of Washington, NC, died on Tuesday February 7, 2023, in Ohio.
Ardath Joan Ford, age 90, a former resident of Washington, NC, died on Tuesday February 7, 2023, in Ohio.
 
The Pentagon officially went ahead with their plan to shoot down the Chinese spy balloon as it was getting too close to Ukraine's borders, sources confirmed Saturday.
The Pentagon officially went ahead with their plan to shoot down the Chinese spy balloon as it was getting too close to Ukraine's borders, sources confirmed Saturday.
 
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced this week that he has created a new position in his administration to battle President Joe Biden’s continued illegal immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced this week that he has created a new position in his administration to battle President Joe Biden’s continued illegal immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border.
 
ECU partners with communities to open children’s advocacy center in Mount Olive
ECU partners with communities to open children’s advocacy center in Mount Olive
 
The Justice Department rejected the House Judiciary Committee’s demand for records about the investigation into President Joe Biden‘s handling of classified materials.
The Justice Department rejected the House Judiciary Committee’s demand for records about the investigation into President Joe Biden‘s handling of classified materials.
 
January 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Watergate investigation. President Nixon had been seeking reelection. His “burglars” broke into the Watergate building and planted listening devices to learn about his opponent.
January 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Watergate investigation. President Nixon had been seeking reelection. His “burglars” broke into the Watergate building and planted listening devices to learn about his opponent.
 
President Joe Biden made numerous false or misleading statements during his opening remarks in his State of the Union address Tuesday evening.
President Joe Biden made numerous false or misleading statements during his opening remarks in his State of the Union address Tuesday evening.
 
Tom Brady announced today he has officially signed a three year contract with the Sunnyshade Retirement Home Shuffleboard Team.
Tom Brady announced today he has officially signed a three year contract with the Sunnyshade Retirement Home Shuffleboard Team.
 
Years after the start of special counsel John Durham‘s so-called “investigation of the investigators,” Senate Democrats are preparing to add another leg to the Trump-Russia debacle.
Years after the start of special counsel John Durham‘s so-called “investigation of the investigators,” Senate Democrats are preparing to add another leg to the Trump-Russia debacle.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court ruling for Dare County in a dispute over COVID restrictions.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court ruling for Dare County in a dispute over COVID restrictions.
 
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently co-introduced the Public Health and Border Security Act, legislation that would require all COVID-related national states of emergency to be lifted before Title 42 is officially terminated
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently co-introduced the Public Health and Border Security Act, legislation that would require all COVID-related national states of emergency to be lifted before Title 42 is officially terminated
 
No grade inflation or lowering of standards thanks to equity around here. Biden gets a D+.
No grade inflation or lowering of standards thanks to equity around here. Biden gets a D+.
 
Hey everyone, sorry it's been a while since I've updated this blog. It's just been crazy around here!
Hey everyone, sorry it's been a while since I've updated this blog. It's just been crazy around here!
 
An organization representing more than 2,000 rabbis is urging congressional leaders to keep Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) off the House Foreign Affairs Committee over her extensive history of anti-Semitism.
An organization representing more than 2,000 rabbis is urging congressional leaders to keep Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) off the House Foreign Affairs Committee over her extensive history of anti-Semitism.
 
On Wednesday, Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, introduced a bill to require N.C. sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) if they cannot confirm the citizenship status of someone in their custody accused of serious felonies and violent crimes.
On Wednesday, Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, introduced a bill to require N.C. sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) if they cannot confirm the citizenship status of someone in their custody accused of serious felonies and violent crimes.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) unveiled seven pieces of legislation on Tuesday to protect American’s freedoms by blocking current and future government COVID mandates.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) unveiled seven pieces of legislation on Tuesday to protect American’s freedoms by blocking current and future government COVID mandates.
 
In a surprise statement to the world from the White House Situation Room, President Biden has announced America's unconditional surrender to the Chinese Spy Balloon.
In a surprise statement to the world from the White House Situation Room, President Biden has announced America's unconditional surrender to the Chinese Spy Balloon.
 
Meteorologist Janice Dean said Sunday that multiple outlets had refused to review her new book, “I Am the Storm,” because she worked for Fox News.
Meteorologist Janice Dean said Sunday that multiple outlets had refused to review her new book, “I Am the Storm,” because she worked for Fox News.
 
Civitas Poll reveals that the majority of people in the Tar Heel State support school choice and parents
Civitas Poll reveals that the majority of people in the Tar Heel State support school choice and parents
 
The chief investigative counsel for the House January 6 committee concluded that failures by federal law enforcement officials played a significant role in the January 6 riot and if those agencies had simply acted on the intelligence they had before hand, they could have prevented the riot.
The chief investigative counsel for the House January 6 committee concluded that failures by federal law enforcement officials played a significant role in the January 6 riot and if those agencies had simply acted on the intelligence they had before hand, they could have prevented the riot.
 
After a brisk winter jog today, local man Donald Vance decided that perhaps obesity isn't so bad after all.
After a brisk winter jog today, local man Donald Vance decided that perhaps obesity isn't so bad after all.
 
President Joe Biden stumbled over his words Tuesday when asked about his plan to end the COVID-19 emergencies.
President Joe Biden stumbled over his words Tuesday when asked about his plan to end the COVID-19 emergencies.
 
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) and other House Democrats strongly objected to the renaming of a subcommittee because the new name contained the term “welfare.”
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) and other House Democrats strongly objected to the renaming of a subcommittee because the new name contained the term “welfare.”
 
This week, a Chinese spy balloon flew over Montana, sparking questions and panic among foreign relations staffers and civilians alike.
This week, a Chinese spy balloon flew over Montana, sparking questions and panic among foreign relations staffers and civilians alike.
 
The current stance of the Biden administration appears to be that 13-year-olds are too young for TikTok but old enough to change their gender.
The current stance of the Biden administration appears to be that 13-year-olds are too young for TikTok but old enough to change their gender.
 
Republican and Democratic officials preparing to negotiate spending reductions have expressed an unmitigated refusal to involve Social Security in the conversation.
Republican and Democratic officials preparing to negotiate spending reductions have expressed an unmitigated refusal to involve Social Security in the conversation.
 
Greenville and Fayetteville ended red-light camera enforcement programs in November, yet legal challenges against both programs continue in state court.
Greenville and Fayetteville ended red-light camera enforcement programs in November, yet legal challenges against both programs continue in state court.
 
“Harry Potter” alum Rupert Grint talked about his famous role of Ron Weasley and playing the character throughout most of his childhood, calling it “quite suffocating.”
“Harry Potter” alum Rupert Grint talked about his famous role of Ron Weasley and playing the character throughout most of his childhood, calling it “quite suffocating.”
 
As American media outlets buzzed with stories about the mysterious balloon spotted flying over the state of Montana
As American media outlets buzzed with stories about the mysterious balloon spotted flying over the state of Montana
 
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