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The Great Recession offered new ammunition to those attacking the American system of free enterprise, while defenders of that system have spent recent years refining their arguments.
The Great Recession offered new ammunition to those attacking the American system of free enterprise, while defenders of that system have spent recent years refining their arguments.
 
Last week brought North Carolinians the intriguing news that, in the Associated Press' headline, "N.C. lawmakers to consider tougher laws on meth." That's intriguing because this year ushered in new, tougher laws on meth, and they were supposedly having great effect.
Last week brought North Carolinians the intriguing news that, in the Associated Press' headline, "N.C. lawmakers to consider tougher laws on meth." That's intriguing because this year ushered in new, tougher laws on meth, and they were supposedly having great effect.
 
For decades, rising college tuition rates have been almost as reliable a feature of American life as death and taxes. A substantial part of the increase has underwritten student aid, often in the form of merit scholarships.
For decades, rising college tuition rates have been almost as reliable a feature of American life as death and taxes. A substantial part of the increase has underwritten student aid, often in the form of merit scholarships.
 
Many modern-day Americans consider dueling to be a senseless act of violence, but for many Southerners and North Carolinian gentlemen, the act was many times a defense of honor.

Dueling

 
Many modern-day Americans consider dueling to be a senseless act of violence, but for many Southerners and North Carolinian gentlemen, the act was many times a defense of honor.
 
It's about time for New Year's resolutions. My recommendation for North Carolina politicians of all stripes is to resolve to focus their attention, rhetoric, and legislation on reducing the ranks of the unemployed.
It's about time for New Year's resolutions. My recommendation for North Carolina politicians of all stripes is to resolve to focus their attention, rhetoric, and legislation on reducing the ranks of the unemployed.
 
The results from November's election for the General Assembly and the Council of State raise questions about the effectiveness of North Carolina's unusual practice of electing 10 executive branch officials.
The results from November's election for the General Assembly and the Council of State raise questions about the effectiveness of North Carolina's unusual practice of electing 10 executive branch officials.
 
Known as the home of to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco, Wake Forest University, and the Moravian settlement of the Carolinas, Forsyth County was annexed from Stokes County in 1849 and was named for a War of 1812 colonel, Benjamin Forsyth.
Known as the home of to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco, Wake Forest University, and the Moravian settlement of the Carolinas, Forsyth County was annexed from Stokes County in 1849 and was named for a War of 1812 colonel, Benjamin Forsyth.
 
I admit it. I'm crazy about my dogs. And yes, they're getting Christmas presents - chew bones for Johnny, and tennis balls for Tony and Dentley.
I admit it. I'm crazy about my dogs. And yes, they're getting Christmas presents - chew bones for Johnny, and tennis balls for Tony and Dentley.
 
UNC Healthcare CEO Dr. Bill Roper educated state legislators Dec. 11 about what he called five "myths" of health care at a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services meeting held to discuss the future of health care.
UNC Healthcare CEO Dr. Bill Roper educated state legislators Dec. 11 about what he called five "myths" of health care at a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services meeting held to discuss the future of health care.
 
Watauga County mountain man Eustace Conway's passion for teaching primitive living came to a sudden halt in October when local government officials shut down his operation, citing safety and health concerns.
Watauga County mountain man Eustace Conway's passion for teaching primitive living came to a sudden halt in October when local government officials shut down his operation, citing safety and health concerns.
 
For much of the sixteenth century, France and Spain competed for control of what would become the southeastern United States.
For much of the sixteenth century, France and Spain competed for control of what would become the southeastern United States.
 
Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season now appears to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man. Specifically, I refer to the traditional seasonal column by a sly journalist or political analyst asserting that the exchange of Christmas gifts is a major lose-lose for the economy.
Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season now appears to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man. Specifically, I refer to the traditional seasonal column by a sly journalist or political analyst asserting that the exchange of Christmas gifts is a major lose-lose for the economy.
 
In 1899, two brothers, natives of the western mountains of North Carolina, opened Watagua Academy, the precursor of Appalachian State University.
In 1899, two brothers, natives of the western mountains of North Carolina, opened Watagua Academy, the precursor of Appalachian State University.
 
The day before the Obama administration's deadline for states to declare whether they will create a state health insurance exchange to comply with the president's national health reform law.
The day before the Obama administration's deadline for states to declare whether they will create a state health insurance exchange to comply with the president's national health reform law.
 
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the real fiscal cliff that threatens to send the American economy into a steep decline - which is not the prospect of the top marginal rate on wage income rising by nearly five percentage points.
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the real fiscal cliff that threatens to send the American economy into a steep decline - which is not the prospect of the top marginal rate on wage income rising by nearly five percentage points.
 
Susan J. Dimock was born in Washington, North Carolina (Beaufort County) in 1847 to Henry and Mary Dimock. Mary was the daughter of the Washington sheriff Henry Dimock, a northerner who migrated from Maine and editor of the North State Whig.
Susan J. Dimock was born in Washington, North Carolina (Beaufort County) in 1847 to Henry and Mary Dimock. Mary was the daughter of the Washington sheriff Henry Dimock, a northerner who migrated from Maine and editor of the North State Whig.
 
In the "better late than never" file, some North Carolina leaders might be rethinking one of their worst policy decisions in recent years.
In the "better late than never" file, some North Carolina leaders might be rethinking one of their worst policy decisions in recent years.
 
In October, the Atlas Economic Research Foundation held its annual Liberty Forum in New York City. The foundation's mission is to strengthen freedom around the globe by sponsoring organizations that promote limited government.
In October, the Atlas Economic Research Foundation held its annual Liberty Forum in New York City. The foundation's mission is to strengthen freedom around the globe by sponsoring organizations that promote limited government.
 
Nov. 6 turned out to be a good day -- mostly -- for supporters of local bond referendums throughout North Carolina. Supporters of local sales tax increases across the state met with less success.
Nov. 6 turned out to be a good day -- mostly -- for supporters of local bond referendums throughout North Carolina. Supporters of local sales tax increases across the state met with less success.
 
Culled out of New Hanover and Bladen Counties in 1764, Brunswick County is the southernmost county in North Carolina.
Culled out of New Hanover and Bladen Counties in 1764, Brunswick County is the southernmost county in North Carolina.
 
North Carolina spends $12 million in state tax dollars every year on a program called Customized Training. Run by the state community college system, it provides job training for employees of particular firms.
North Carolina spends $12 million in state tax dollars every year on a program called Customized Training. Run by the state community college system, it provides job training for employees of particular firms.
 
A recent study suggests that taxpayer costs could go down if the states expanded Medicaid enrollment under President Obama's signature Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
A recent study suggests that taxpayer costs could go down if the states expanded Medicaid enrollment under President Obama's signature Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
 
During the past 30 to 40 years, historians have revived for Americans the legacy of Frederick Douglass (1818-95). Before then, his accomplishments largely had been swept up, dropped into the dustbin of history, and left out of view.
During the past 30 to 40 years, historians have revived for Americans the legacy of Frederick Douglass (1818-95). Before then, his accomplishments largely had been swept up, dropped into the dustbin of history, and left out of view.
 
Amid growing sentiment by conservatives that states can derail Obamacare by refusing to create health care exchanges, Gov.-elect Pat McCrory says he has not decided whether to join other Republican governors in following that path.
Amid growing sentiment by conservatives that states can derail Obamacare by refusing to create health care exchanges, Gov.-elect Pat McCrory says he has not decided whether to join other Republican governors in following that path.
 
Newly elected Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and the newly reelected Republican legislature may have an ambitious agenda for dramatically cutting taxes or adding new programs to the state budget.
Newly elected Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and the newly reelected Republican legislature may have an ambitious agenda for dramatically cutting taxes or adding new programs to the state budget.
 
The Outer Banks are a series of barrier islands that stretch nearly 200 miles along the North Carolina coast.
The Outer Banks are a series of barrier islands that stretch nearly 200 miles along the North Carolina coast.
 
A special legislative committee set up to look at the state's role in immigration policy is telling the federal government to do its job, and not much more. The committee on Thursday adopted its official report to the 2013 General Assembly.
A special legislative committee set up to look at the state's role in immigration policy is telling the federal government to do its job, and not much more. The committee on Thursday adopted its official report to the 2013 General Assembly.
 
There are real-live North Carolinians, people in positions of authority or influence, who believe you can stimulate economic growth by paying people not to work.
There are real-live North Carolinians, people in positions of authority or influence, who believe you can stimulate economic growth by paying people not to work.
 
Greenville native Thomas J. Jarvis, governor of North Carolina after Zebulon Vance, sought to start a school in his home city in the early 1900s.
Greenville native Thomas J. Jarvis, governor of North Carolina after Zebulon Vance, sought to start a school in his home city in the early 1900s.
 
Laid-off workers would see their benefits decreased and about 30 percent of the state's businesses would see their unemployment insurance taxes increased under a proposal presented Wednesday to a legislative study panel.
Laid-off workers would see their benefits decreased and about 30 percent of the state's businesses would see their unemployment insurance taxes increased under a proposal presented Wednesday to a legislative study panel.
 
In the immediate aftermath of the presidential election, a great deal of ink has been spilled about the future of the Republican Party. Since I care deeply about this issue, however, it simply is too important to ignore.
In the immediate aftermath of the presidential election, a great deal of ink has been spilled about the future of the Republican Party. Since I care deeply about this issue, however, it simply is too important to ignore.
 
Though the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the right of individual citizens to possess firearms under the Second Amendment, the N.C. Court of Appeals says this right does not cover concealed weapons. North Carolina is not the only state to reach this conclusion.
Though the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the right of individual citizens to possess firearms under the Second Amendment, the N.C. Court of Appeals says this right does not cover concealed weapons. North Carolina is not the only state to reach this conclusion.
 
he John Locke Foundation Cordially invites you to Shaftesbury Society Luncheon with our special guest, Dr. John Staddon - Duke University: James B Duke Professor of Psychology and Professor of Biology
he John Locke Foundation Cordially invites you to Shaftesbury Society Luncheon with our special guest, Dr. John Staddon - Duke University: James B Duke Professor of Psychology and Professor of Biology
 
With Pat McCrory not yet inaugurated as the next governor of North Carolina, there is already a conventional wisdom about his administration - that he will have to choose "which Pat" will move into the governor's mansion.
With Pat McCrory not yet inaugurated as the next governor of North Carolina, there is already a conventional wisdom about his administration - that he will have to choose "which Pat" will move into the governor's mansion.
 
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