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Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, February 13, 2023 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, February 13, 2023 City Council meeting.
 
President Joe Biden will deliver an hour-long address to America on Tuesday, laying out just how great everything is and delivering a mind-numbing laundry list of everything he hopes to do in the future.
President Joe Biden will deliver an hour-long address to America on Tuesday, laying out just how great everything is and delivering a mind-numbing laundry list of everything he hopes to do in the future.
 
A new Civitas Poll finds plenty of good news for school choice advocates
 
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate, marking a slowdown from previous 0.75% and 0.5% rate hikes meant to combat inflation.
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate, marking a slowdown from previous 0.75% and 0.5% rate hikes meant to combat inflation.
 
U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-7th District, will chair a congressional subcommittee that focuses on the nation’s water resources. Rouzer’s office publicized the new role Friday.
U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-7th District, will chair a congressional subcommittee that focuses on the nation’s water resources. Rouzer’s office publicized the new role Friday.
 
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe rejected the claim that three Chinese spy balloons “transited” the United States during Donald Trump’s presidency.
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe rejected the claim that three Chinese spy balloons “transited” the United States during Donald Trump’s presidency.
 
According to sources, President Biden's team is planning to submerge the President in a bacta tank tonight so his mind and body will be prepared for his upcoming State of the Union address.
According to sources, President Biden's team is planning to submerge the President in a bacta tank tonight so his mind and body will be prepared for his upcoming State of the Union address.
 
The FBI reportedly completed its search of Biden’s vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Wednesday afternoon as the criminal investigation into the president’s handling of classified material grows.
The FBI reportedly completed its search of Biden’s vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Wednesday afternoon as the criminal investigation into the president’s handling of classified material grows.
 
President Joe Biden tried to paint the dire situation on the U.S. southern border as improving despite the fact that the situation has continued to get worse.
President Joe Biden tried to paint the dire situation on the U.S. southern border as improving despite the fact that the situation has continued to get worse.
 
Longtime college basketball commentator Billy Packer died Thursday night at age 82. While most people remember Packer for his role in the sports world, Carolina Journal readers might remember his battle with state environmental regulators, documented by executive editor Don Carrington in May 2011.
Longtime college basketball commentator Billy Packer died Thursday night at age 82. While most people remember Packer for his role in the sports world, Carolina Journal readers might remember his battle with state environmental regulators, documented by executive editor Don Carrington in May 2011.
 
New video emerged Saturday afternoon showing close-up footage of the moment that the U.S. military shot a Chinese spy balloon out of the sky over the Atlantic Ocean.
New video emerged Saturday afternoon showing close-up footage of the moment that the U.S. military shot a Chinese spy balloon out of the sky over the Atlantic Ocean.
 
A local mother caused irreparable harm to her teenage son today, committing the cardinal sin of existing outside of the family home and being visible to anyone he knows.
A local mother caused irreparable harm to her teenage son today, committing the cardinal sin of existing outside of the family home and being visible to anyone he knows.
 
A New York university will force all incoming freshmen to take a course focused on “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice” — or they won’t graduate.
A New York university will force all incoming freshmen to take a course focused on “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice” — or they won’t graduate.
 
while Beaufort County school superintentant pushes DEI in curriculum
while Beaufort County school superintentant pushes DEI in curriculum
 
Legendary Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and his wife didn’t hold back in ripping former bandmate Roger Waters, denouncing him on Twitter as a “misogynistic, anti-Semitic Putin apologist.”
Legendary Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and his wife didn’t hold back in ripping former bandmate Roger Waters, denouncing him on Twitter as a “misogynistic, anti-Semitic Putin apologist.”
 
Former high-profile N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg will likely face a new trial on federal bribery and fraud charges in November.
Former high-profile N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg will likely face a new trial on federal bribery and fraud charges in November.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) tore into President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats in a speech Monday night over raising the debt limit.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) tore into President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats in a speech Monday night over raising the debt limit.
 
In a rare public statement, The Prince of Darkness has distanced himself from last night's Grammys performance by Sam Smith, which he denounced as "cringy" and "appalling."
In a rare public statement, The Prince of Darkness has distanced himself from last night's Grammys performance by Sam Smith, which he denounced as "cringy" and "appalling."
 
The earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria early Monday morning has killed more than 3,600 people, according to the latest numbers provided by officials, a significant jump from the 2,300 figure reported hours earlier.
The earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria early Monday morning has killed more than 3,600 people, according to the latest numbers provided by officials, a significant jump from the 2,300 figure reported hours earlier.
 
Two new developments in the UNC-System warrant celebration and praise.
 
Educate the way they want not what is dictated
Educate the way they want not what is dictated
 
President Joe Biden will likely present an optimistic picture of the economy during his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night, even as experts say many of the wins he may claim will be based upon misrepresentations or distortions of reality.
President Joe Biden will likely present an optimistic picture of the economy during his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night, even as experts say many of the wins he may claim will be based upon misrepresentations or distortions of reality.
 
Local man Josiah Burt veered dangerously close to ending his day in peace after hours of productive work, family time, and spiritual sensitivity. Reports say that while brushing his teeth, he visited Twitter, barely saving him from a sense of calm and well-being lasting into bedtime.
Local man Josiah Burt veered dangerously close to ending his day in peace after hours of productive work, family time, and spiritual sensitivity. Reports say that while brushing his teeth, he visited Twitter, barely saving him from a sense of calm and well-being lasting into bedtime.
 
Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ warned investment companies that they would lose access to state funds in two months if they fail to prove they are not involved in the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG.
Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ warned investment companies that they would lose access to state funds in two months if they fail to prove they are not involved in the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG.
 
Students linked to teachers identified as effective or ranked as high performing prior to the pandemic, experienced less negative impact on academic achievement during the lockdowns than students who were linked with less effective teachers prior to the pandemic.
Students linked to teachers identified as effective or ranked as high performing prior to the pandemic, experienced less negative impact on academic achievement during the lockdowns than students who were linked with less effective teachers prior to the pandemic.
 
Illinois GOP Congresswoman Mary Miller, apparently fed-up with President Biden’s habit of prevaricating, said bluntly that she will not attend his State of the Union speech on Tuesday.
Illinois GOP Congresswoman Mary Miller, apparently fed-up with President Biden’s habit of prevaricating, said bluntly that she will not attend his State of the Union speech on Tuesday.
 
On 01/27/2023, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Robert Smith, 32 years of age, of 2081 Chandler Road in Chocowinity and Danielle Baker Smith, 30 years of age of 2081 Chandler Road in Chocowinity.
On 01/27/2023, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Robert Smith, 32 years of age, of 2081 Chandler Road in Chocowinity and Danielle Baker Smith, 30 years of age of 2081 Chandler Road in Chocowinity.
 
FBI agents searched President Joe Biden’s home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday, expanding their hunt for classified documents.
FBI agents searched President Joe Biden’s home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday, expanding their hunt for classified documents.
 
The Chinese Communist Party has assured world leaders that the massive fleet of warships heading toward Taiwan is just checking on the weather in the Taiwan Strait.
The Chinese Communist Party has assured world leaders that the massive fleet of warships heading toward Taiwan is just checking on the weather in the Taiwan Strait.
 
Republicans who now constitute the majority on the House Judiciary Committee engaged in a war of words over the Pledge of Allegiance with the Democrats on the committee on Wednesday as the Democrats attempted to politicize the issue.
Republicans who now constitute the majority on the House Judiciary Committee engaged in a war of words over the Pledge of Allegiance with the Democrats on the committee on Wednesday as the Democrats attempted to politicize the issue.
 
Support for school choice options remains strong from likely North Carolina voters, according to the results of the latest Civitas poll by the John Locke Foundation.
Support for school choice options remains strong from likely North Carolina voters, according to the results of the latest Civitas poll by the John Locke Foundation.
 
The ratings are in for the 2023 Grammy Awards show — which featured a “Demonic” performance by artist Sam Smith — and the show continues to struggle to bring in the audience it had pre-pandemic.
The ratings are in for the 2023 Grammy Awards show — which featured a “Demonic” performance by artist Sam Smith — and the show continues to struggle to bring in the audience it had pre-pandemic.
 
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