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North Carolina now has its second voter identification law. A federal court voided the first because it would not consider forms of ID disproportionately used by minorities, such as cards or documents given to government employees, students, and people on public assistance.
North Carolina now has its second voter identification law. A federal court voided the first because it would not consider forms of ID disproportionately used by minorities, such as cards or documents given to government employees, students, and people on public assistance.
 
This is the first such swearing-in that we've ever had in the great Oval Office.
This is the first such swearing-in that we've ever had in the great Oval Office.
 
Consider this scenario. A couple of years before a politician is elected to his current job, he signs a lease agreement worth as much as $1 million with a large private company.
Consider this scenario. A couple of years before a politician is elected to his current job, he signs a lease agreement worth as much as $1 million with a large private company.
 
With the blaring of sirens, the rush of adrenaline and the need to serve the community, many young adults get excited about careers in emergency services.
With the blaring of sirens, the rush of adrenaline and the need to serve the community, many young adults get excited about careers in emergency services.
 
Perhaps the best way to start an argument outside of politics is to enter a discussion on which caliber of ammunition is best for any given situation.
Perhaps the best way to start an argument outside of politics is to enter a discussion on which caliber of ammunition is best for any given situation.
 
If party labels tell the story, Chief Justice Mark Martin could end up on the losing end of a lot of N.C. Supreme Court decisions this year.
If party labels tell the story, Chief Justice Mark Martin could end up on the losing end of a lot of N.C. Supreme Court decisions this year.
 
Having a carbine and a handgun chambered in the same caliber is an old tradition
Having a carbine and a handgun chambered in the same caliber is an old tradition
 
It is no secret among the truly conservative county commissioners and conservative Republicans that Democrats have held leadership positions on the Board of County Commissioners for the past 12 years.
It is no secret among the truly conservative county commissioners and conservative Republicans that Democrats have held leadership positions on the Board of County Commissioners for the past 12 years.
 
“There’s two of us,” said Laura Matrazzo, Miss North Carolina 2018, to a student also wearing a tiara in a first-year nursing class at Beaufort County Community College
“There’s two of us,” said Laura Matrazzo, Miss North Carolina 2018, to a student also wearing a tiara in a first-year nursing class at Beaufort County Community College
 
An eager crowd of bundled-up observers assembled early Jan. 17 in a vacant lot, huddling with government officials as steam from their coffee cups curled into the air
An eager crowd of bundled-up observers assembled early Jan. 17 in a vacant lot, huddling with government officials as steam from their coffee cups curled into the air
 
Republicans and Democrats held dueling news conferences Monday afternoon, trying to sway public opinion on the question of whether GOP Rep.-elect Mark Harris should be seated in the state's 9th U.S. Congressional District.
Republicans and Democrats held dueling news conferences Monday afternoon, trying to sway public opinion on the question of whether GOP Rep.-elect Mark Harris should be seated in the state's 9th U.S. Congressional District.
 
BCCC has classes coming up to help students find work, move ahead at work or earn additional income.
BCCC has classes coming up to help students find work, move ahead at work or earn additional income.
 
On Monday, Jan. 14, Folt announced her plans to leave her position in Chapel Hill at the end of the academic year and to remove Silent Sam's pedestal from campus.
On Monday, Jan. 14, Folt announced her plans to leave her position in Chapel Hill at the end of the academic year and to remove Silent Sam's pedestal from campus.
 
Yes, Chuck Norris, who starred in a bunch of martial arts movies, is still a bada** at age 78.
Yes, Chuck Norris, who starred in a bunch of martial arts movies, is still a bada** at age 78.
 
Republican legislative leaders say the NAACP deliberately omitted them from a federal lawsuit seeking to kill newly enacted voter ID legislation.
Republican legislative leaders say the NAACP deliberately omitted them from a federal lawsuit seeking to kill newly enacted voter ID legislation.
 
Beaufort County Community College congratulates Leah Beth Warren, who has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Scholarship.
Beaufort County Community College congratulates Leah Beth Warren, who has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Scholarship.
 
And we need - we need security. We need the kind of backup that you want.
 
And we have fantastic people with us, including our great senators from the state of Texas.
And we have fantastic people with us, including our great senators from the state of Texas.
 
Last night President Trump delivered a straightforward message to the American people regarding the situation on the southern border. He called that situation a "crisis."
Last night President Trump delivered a straightforward message to the American people regarding the situation on the southern border. He called that situation a "crisis."
 
UNC Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt will leave her job at the end of the academic year, and Silent Sam's pedestal is going with her, she announced to the UNC Board of Governors in an emergency closed session meeting Jan. 14.
UNC Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt will leave her job at the end of the academic year, and Silent Sam's pedestal is going with her, she announced to the UNC Board of Governors in an emergency closed session meeting Jan. 14.
 
The North Carolina State Health Plan provides health care coverage to more than 720,000 teachers, state employees, retirees, and their dependents.
The North Carolina State Health Plan provides health care coverage to more than 720,000 teachers, state employees, retirees, and their dependents.
 
Republican Rep.-elect Mark Harris says he expects a state court will certify him the winner of the disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election.
Republican Rep.-elect Mark Harris says he expects a state court will certify him the winner of the disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election.
 
Proponents of our ABC system make so much of the commission's power and propensity to "control" - rather than sell and market - spirits in North Carolina. Curbing alcohol consumption, keeping it out of the hands of minors, etc.
Proponents of our ABC system make so much of the commission's power and propensity to "control" - rather than sell and market - spirits in North Carolina. Curbing alcohol consumption, keeping it out of the hands of minors, etc.
 
On 1-11-2019, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested ...
On 1-11-2019, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested ...
 
So many good things are happening, but we have to take care of the border. And we're all working together.
 
Now is the time-this is the moment-to finally secure the border and create the lawful and safe immigration system Americans, and those wanting to become Americans, deserve.
Now is the time-this is the moment-to finally secure the border and create the lawful and safe immigration system Americans, and those wanting to become Americans, deserve.
 
My fellow Americans: Tonight, I am speaking to you because there is a growing humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border.
My fellow Americans: Tonight, I am speaking to you because there is a growing humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border.
 
I campaigned on Border Security, which you cannot have without a strong and powerful Wall. Our Southern Border has long been an "Open Wound," where drugs, criminals (including human traffickers) and illegals would pour into our Country.
I campaigned on Border Security, which you cannot have without a strong and powerful Wall. Our Southern Border has long been an "Open Wound," where drugs, criminals (including human traffickers) and illegals would pour into our Country.
 
We had a very, very productive meeting, and I think we've come a long way.
 
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