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About this time in the legislative session - when the session runs interminably long and little is happening - the press corps, lobbyists, legislative staffers and even some lawmakers start a pool to predict how long the session might last before adjournment.
About this time in the legislative session - when the session runs interminably long and little is happening - the press corps, lobbyists, legislative staffers and even some lawmakers start a pool to predict how long the session might last before adjournment.
 
In the game of chess, the pawn is the lowliest piece in the game. In life, a pawn is a person used by others for their own purposes.
In the game of chess, the pawn is the lowliest piece in the game. In life, a pawn is a person used by others for their own purposes.
 
No matter your age I’m betting you remember those annual late-summer trips to Roses “dime” store (or a similar one) to purchase back to school supplies. Must-haves included a new three-ring binder, a big pack of Blue Horse or Write Right loose-leaf notebook paper, course dividers, No. 2 lead Ticonde
No matter your age I’m betting you remember those annual late-summer trips to Roses “dime” store (or a similar one) to purchase back to school supplies. Must-haves included a new three-ring binder, a big pack of Blue Horse or Write Right loose-leaf notebook paper, course dividers, No. 2 lead Ticonde
 
While you and I were busy living our lives, doing our work, enjoying family and friends and also fighting COVID, North Carolina was changing. Not so fast that most of us could tell, but definitive and measurable change just the same.
While you and I were busy living our lives, doing our work, enjoying family and friends and also fighting COVID, North Carolina was changing. Not so fast that most of us could tell, but definitive and measurable change just the same.
 
When our General Assembly convened January 13th for the 2021 session, they had two main tasks: passing a state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and drawing new districts for congressional, legislative and local governments.
When our General Assembly convened January 13th for the 2021 session, they had two main tasks: passing a state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and drawing new districts for congressional, legislative and local governments.
 
The North Carolina statutes regarding political parties can be found in (G.S 163-96(2)).
The North Carolina statutes regarding political parties can be found in (G.S 163-96(2)).
 
Sometimes I hate it when I’m right.
 
“There’s nothing good going on after midnight that you need to be part of,” my momma repeatedly told me.
“There’s nothing good going on after midnight that you need to be part of,” my momma repeatedly told me.
 
“If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands,” the catchy children’s song goes.
“If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands,” the catchy children’s song goes.
 
Wouldn’t it be nice if our state elected officials worked together amicably to craft a biennial budget?
Wouldn’t it be nice if our state elected officials worked together amicably to craft a biennial budget?
 
I laughed at the CEO of Morgan Stanley, James Gorman, who recently issued an ultimatum to his employees: Be back in the office by September or else.
I laughed at the CEO of Morgan Stanley, James Gorman, who recently issued an ultimatum to his employees: Be back in the office by September or else.
 
As a proud born and bred North Carolinian I thought I knew a lot about my native state.
As a proud born and bred North Carolinian I thought I knew a lot about my native state.
 
Even with their problems and shortcomings I strongly encourage you to support your local newspaper by subscribing to it
Even with their problems and shortcomings I strongly encourage you to support your local newspaper by subscribing to it
 
While we’re still fussin’ and fightin’ about the 2020 elections the 2022 races have already begun.
While we’re still fussin’ and fightin’ about the 2020 elections the 2022 races have already begun.
 
All across North Carolina “Face Masks Required” postings on businesses are being replaced by “Help Wanted” signs.
All across North Carolina “Face Masks Required” postings on businesses are being replaced by “Help Wanted” signs.
 
A new wave of legislation emerged across the country following the publication of the New York Times series, The 1619 Project
A new wave of legislation emerged across the country following the publication of the New York Times series, The 1619 Project
 
Is this what lies ahead for North Carolina?
 
Sometimes the lines of authority get blurred, especially in government.
 
In early April Duke University announced that all new and returning Duke students must present proof of covid vaccination before enrolling for the fall semester
In early April Duke University announced that all new and returning Duke students must present proof of covid vaccination before enrolling for the fall semester
 
The 2020 decennial census was problematic from the beginning and could lead North Carolina down a rabbit-trail of problems.
The 2020 decennial census was problematic from the beginning and could lead North Carolina down a rabbit-trail of problems.
 
It didn’t take long after former Governor Pat McCrory announced his candidacy for the US Senate that Democrats and like-minded columnists started calling him a “failed politician” who “doesn’t stand for anything.”
It didn’t take long after former Governor Pat McCrory announced his candidacy for the US Senate that Democrats and like-minded columnists started calling him a “failed politician” who “doesn’t stand for anything.”
 
Here are good reasons North Carolina should do the same.
 
Let’s applaud Governor Roy Cooper for recognizing that North Carolina’s public infrastructure is inadequate.
Let’s applaud Governor Roy Cooper for recognizing that North Carolina’s public infrastructure is inadequate.
 
North Carolina is poised to make great gains as we recover from the pandemic.
 
Be there anyone among us who leads or has led such a pure and exemplary life that he or she should be honored with their name on a building at our flagship university?
Be there anyone among us who leads or has led such a pure and exemplary life that he or she should be honored with their name on a building at our flagship university?
 
In a recent interview with her on PBS NC we talked about the numbers who had received the COVID vaccine and I asked when we might reach “herd immunity.”
In a recent interview with her on PBS NC we talked about the numbers who had received the COVID vaccine and I asked when we might reach “herd immunity.”
 
Congressmen rank at the very bottom of people considered trustworthy and ethical, tied with car salesmen at 8 percent.
Congressmen rank at the very bottom of people considered trustworthy and ethical, tied with car salesmen at 8 percent.
 
Something exciting has happened in North Carolina and we’re not talking about March Madness.
Something exciting has happened in North Carolina and we’re not talking about March Madness.
 
In a few days members of the North Carolina House and Senate will respectively name new members to the UNC Board of Governors (BOG).
In a few days members of the North Carolina House and Senate will respectively name new members to the UNC Board of Governors (BOG).
 
As a small business owner for most of my life I traditionally opposed raising the minimum wage on the grounds that it would trigger cost increases across the board for everything. Now I’m changing my thinking for several reasons.
As a small business owner for most of my life I traditionally opposed raising the minimum wage on the grounds that it would trigger cost increases across the board for everything. Now I’m changing my thinking for several reasons.
 
Our legislators were correct in forcing the issue to reopen our schools.
Our legislators were correct in forcing the issue to reopen our schools.
 
In baseball, three strikes and you’re out. In today’s politics, it’s one strike and you’re out.
In baseball, three strikes and you’re out. In today’s politics, it’s one strike and you’re out.
 
Am I alone or did it strike you as ironic that our State Board of Education met during Black History Month to determine how to characterize slavery and racism in social studies classes?
Am I alone or did it strike you as ironic that our State Board of Education met during Black History Month to determine how to characterize slavery and racism in social studies classes?
 
A recent study published by The Kaiser Family Foundation found that 53% of adults in the United States say their mental health has been negatively impacted due to worry and stress over the coronavirus.
A recent study published by The Kaiser Family Foundation found that 53% of adults in the United States say their mental health has been negatively impacted due to worry and stress over the coronavirus.
 
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