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It might sound odd to hear this from someone who’s been writing a syndicated column on politics for more than 30 years, but politics has become vastly more important in our lives than it should be.
It might sound odd to hear this from someone who’s been writing a syndicated column on politics for more than 30 years, but politics has become vastly more important in our lives than it should be.
 
Vidant Medical Center in Greenville has blocked the University of North Carolina Board of Governors from appointing any more members to the hospital’s board.
Vidant Medical Center in Greenville has blocked the University of North Carolina Board of Governors from appointing any more members to the hospital’s board.
 
The South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation wants to build a $340 million casino in Kings Mountain. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opposes the competition.
The South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation wants to build a $340 million casino in Kings Mountain. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opposes the competition.
 
Cameron Whitehead was all set. She held a bachelor’s degree. She had a career as a teacher, following in the footsteps of her parents. Car payments, retirement benefits; she was “adulting”.
Cameron Whitehead was all set. She held a bachelor’s degree. She had a career as a teacher, following in the footsteps of her parents. Car payments, retirement benefits; she was “adulting”.
 
Co-admission partnerships between community colleges and University of North Carolina schools are multiplying.
Co-admission partnerships between community colleges and University of North Carolina schools are multiplying.
 
Law enforcement officers are in high demand, and Beaufort County Community College sent eight more graduates out into the community to begin their careers.
Law enforcement officers are in high demand, and Beaufort County Community College sent eight more graduates out into the community to begin their careers.
 
As a regular consumer and producer of opinion columns, it’s possible that this observer tends to inflate their importance in the world of N.C. politics.
As a regular consumer and producer of opinion columns, it’s possible that this observer tends to inflate their importance in the world of N.C. politics.
 
Up to bat for its second year, Batter Up’Town welcomes nationally touring country music artist Craig Campbell to the stage May 30th.
Up to bat for its second year, Batter Up’Town welcomes nationally touring country music artist Craig Campbell to the stage May 30th.
 
Opponents of measures that would relax North Carolina’s arcane — punitive, even — ABC laws are running out of new arguments, which are becoming more pervasive, more hard-edged.
Opponents of measures that would relax North Carolina’s arcane — punitive, even — ABC laws are running out of new arguments, which are becoming more pervasive, more hard-edged.
 
The Senate’s Republican leader and top budget writer said Wednesday, May 8, he hopes that chamber’s work on the General Fund budget will be done by the end of May. The House passed a $23.9-billion plan last week.
The Senate’s Republican leader and top budget writer said Wednesday, May 8, he hopes that chamber’s work on the General Fund budget will be done by the end of May. The House passed a $23.9-billion plan last week.
 
The N.C. Senate on Wednesday, May 8, sparred over a pair of school choice bills that would expand eligibility for private school vouchers and lift the enrollment cap on virtual charter schools.
The N.C. Senate on Wednesday, May 8, sparred over a pair of school choice bills that would expand eligibility for private school vouchers and lift the enrollment cap on virtual charter schools.
 
A move to ease restrictions for N.C. craft brewers who want to distribute their own beer is on the verge of becoming law.
A move to ease restrictions for N.C. craft brewers who want to distribute their own beer is on the verge of becoming law.
 
Raleigh businessman and author Garland Tucker officially entered North Carolina’s 2020 U.S. Senate race during an appearance Wednesday, May 8, on Sean Hannity’s nationally syndicated radio talk show.
Raleigh businessman and author Garland Tucker officially entered North Carolina’s 2020 U.S. Senate race during an appearance Wednesday, May 8, on Sean Hannity’s nationally syndicated radio talk show.
 
Senate Bill 562, “The Second Chance Act,” unanimously cleared the Senate May 8.
Senate Bill 562, “The Second Chance Act,” unanimously cleared the Senate May 8.
 
We all want North Carolina to be an attractive place to live, work, create jobs, rear families, and build communities.
We all want North Carolina to be an attractive place to live, work, create jobs, rear families, and build communities.
 
In its application to build a solar facility on Gov. Roy Cooper’s Nash County property, Durham-based Strata Solar said its generating capacity would be about 5 megawatts.
In its application to build a solar facility on Gov. Roy Cooper’s Nash County property, Durham-based Strata Solar said its generating capacity would be about 5 megawatts.
 
Republicans and Democrats rarely agree, but in North Carolina the two parties seem to have found some common ground in a bipartisan agreement, which comes at the crossroads of criminal justice reform and occupational licensing reform.
Republicans and Democrats rarely agree, but in North Carolina the two parties seem to have found some common ground in a bipartisan agreement, which comes at the crossroads of criminal justice reform and occupational licensing reform.
 
The Senate is in no rush to take up the House-passed budget for 2019-20, according to its chief budget writer.
The Senate is in no rush to take up the House-passed budget for 2019-20, according to its chief budget writer.
 
Amid the hoopla surrounding educational inputs in North Carolina, it’s nice to hear some state lawmakers focusing attention on educational outcomes.
Amid the hoopla surrounding educational inputs in North Carolina, it’s nice to hear some state lawmakers focusing attention on educational outcomes.
 
Academic postmodernism is no stranger to the idea that classical Enlightenment values such as reason, equal treatment, and individual agency should be cast aside for the sake of racial and sexual grievances.
Academic postmodernism is no stranger to the idea that classical Enlightenment values such as reason, equal treatment, and individual agency should be cast aside for the sake of racial and sexual grievances.
 
A series of disasters face art colleges and the art departments of American universities. Their campuses are closing, their freshmen numbers are dwindling, and their graduates are struggling.
A series of disasters face art colleges and the art departments of American universities. Their campuses are closing, their freshmen numbers are dwindling, and their graduates are struggling.
 
The state’s tax-supported managed care agencies for mental health are a mess.
The state’s tax-supported managed care agencies for mental health are a mess.
 
The 9th Congressional District race, one political expert says, may come down to voters’ perception of which candidate has moved closer to the center.
The 9th Congressional District race, one political expert says, may come down to voters’ perception of which candidate has moved closer to the center.
 
Although the North Carolina House has approved its version of a biennial budget, there’s a lot that North Carolinians can’t yet know about how much will be spent, and on what, over the next two years.
Although the North Carolina House has approved its version of a biennial budget, there’s a lot that North Carolinians can’t yet know about how much will be spent, and on what, over the next two years.
 
The Senate passed Senate Bill 622 Thursday, May 16, and Republicans project it will reduce individual and corporate taxes by $800 million over the next five years.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 622 Thursday, May 16, and Republicans project it will reduce individual and corporate taxes by $800 million over the next five years.
 
If the state budget process seems polarized now, just wait.
If the state budget process seems polarized now, just wait.
 
A group of 22 students took a big step as they received their high school equivalency (HSE) diplomas from Beaufort County Community College on May 16.
A group of 22 students took a big step as they received their high school equivalency (HSE) diplomas from Beaufort County Community College on May 16.
 
After more than two hours of debate, the N.C. House Friday afternoon passed a $24.5 billion General Fund budget by a 61-51 party-line vote.
After more than two hours of debate, the N.C. House Friday afternoon passed a $24.5 billion General Fund budget by a 61-51 party-line vote.
 
About a year ago, Princeton philosopher Robert P. George came to Chapel Hill to speak about civil discourse and diversity of thought with the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors.
About a year ago, Princeton philosopher Robert P. George came to Chapel Hill to speak about civil discourse and diversity of thought with the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors.
 
The Aurora Fossil Museum will be holding their 26th Annual Fossil Festival on May 24-25th
The Aurora Fossil Museum will be holding their 26th Annual Fossil Festival on May 24-25th
 
At a recent North Carolina Department of Transportation committee meeting, my John Locke Foundation colleague Joe Coletti offered this blunt assessment to state policymakers: our system of road financing isn’t sustainable.
At a recent North Carolina Department of Transportation committee meeting, my John Locke Foundation colleague Joe Coletti offered this blunt assessment to state policymakers: our system of road financing isn’t sustainable.
 
Legislative opponents of certificate of need laws are confident. This may be the year they prevail against the restrictive health-care regulations.
Legislative opponents of certificate of need laws are confident. This may be the year they prevail against the restrictive health-care regulations.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the following Darragh Foundation Scholarship recipients.
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the following Darragh Foundation Scholarship recipients.
 
Under the House General Fund budget for the University of North Carolina, the system would get a spending increase of $57 million over last year, bringing the budget up to $3.1 billion for the 17 campus system in 2019-20.
Under the House General Fund budget for the University of North Carolina, the system would get a spending increase of $57 million over last year, bringing the budget up to $3.1 billion for the 17 campus system in 2019-20.
 
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