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You might know him as the first American president, the father of our country, the top Revolutionary War general, or just the guy on the quarter and the dollar bill.
You might know him as the first American president, the father of our country, the top Revolutionary War general, or just the guy on the quarter and the dollar bill.
 
To many, the race is below the radar, taking a back seat to the presidential and gubernatorial contests in North Carolina. But some say the battle for a state Supreme Court justice seat could be the most important race to be decided by the state's voters this year.
To many, the race is below the radar, taking a back seat to the presidential and gubernatorial contests in North Carolina. But some say the battle for a state Supreme Court justice seat could be the most important race to be decided by the state's voters this year.
 
Competition is an indispensable tool for promoting efficiency, innovation, and excellence. Its virtues are evident in virtually every field of human endeavor, including commerce, athletics, science, religion, and the arts.
Competition is an indispensable tool for promoting efficiency, innovation, and excellence. Its virtues are evident in virtually every field of human endeavor, including commerce, athletics, science, religion, and the arts.
 
Tea Party favorite and political newcomer Dan Forest is calling for an "education revolution."
 
Will Rogers said, "Lord, the money we do spend on Government and it's not one bit better than the government we got for one-third the money twenty years ago."
Will Rogers said, "Lord, the money we do spend on Government and it's not one bit better than the government we got for one-third the money twenty years ago."
 
Sometimes the truth hurts, and there's no way to hide it. The latest Economic Freedom of the World Report, which ranks 144 nations, constitutes such a moment for those of us who cherish freedom in the United States.
Sometimes the truth hurts, and there's no way to hide it. The latest Economic Freedom of the World Report, which ranks 144 nations, constitutes such a moment for those of us who cherish freedom in the United States.
 
If predictions of more than three feet of rising sea levels by 2100 have you ready to flee from your beach house, a leading climate scientist might be ready to take your place on the North Carolina coast. He explains why in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
If predictions of more than three feet of rising sea levels by 2100 have you ready to flee from your beach house, a leading climate scientist might be ready to take your place on the North Carolina coast. He explains why in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
 
I've been researching the topic for several months, as part of a book project, and have come across a number of fascinating historical figures who deserve to be better known to North Carolinians.
I've been researching the topic for several months, as part of a book project, and have come across a number of fascinating historical figures who deserve to be better known to North Carolinians.
 
We are still more than a month from Election Day, so I'm not ready to make predictions about state and federal races yet. For the sake of argument, however, let's imagine that the current polling leads for Barack Obama and Pat McCrory are predictive of the outcomes of their respective races.
We are still more than a month from Election Day, so I'm not ready to make predictions about state and federal races yet. For the sake of argument, however, let's imagine that the current polling leads for Barack Obama and Pat McCrory are predictive of the outcomes of their respective races.
 
In 2010, Rabon won by 63.5 percent in an open-seat contest created by the retirement of Sen. R.C. Soles Jr., a Columbus County Democrat who served the district for a record 34 years.
In 2010, Rabon won by 63.5 percent in an open-seat contest created by the retirement of Sen. R.C. Soles Jr., a Columbus County Democrat who served the district for a record 34 years.
 
New York Times readers learned in early August of Steve Cooksey, the Charlotte-area "diabetes warrior," who has sued the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition because it has tried to censor Cooksey's blog touting the health benefits of the low-carb, high-protein "paleo" diet.
New York Times readers learned in early August of Steve Cooksey, the Charlotte-area "diabetes warrior," who has sued the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition because it has tried to censor Cooksey's blog touting the health benefits of the low-carb, high-protein "paleo" diet.
 
A former South Carolina congressman told an environmental forum that many conservatives don't think they can compete when it comes to visions for improving the environment.
A former South Carolina congressman told an environmental forum that many conservatives don't think they can compete when it comes to visions for improving the environment.
 
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that have more freedom than district-run public schools, but are required to meet certain state regulations, such as participation in the accountability program, the ABCs of Public Education.
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that have more freedom than district-run public schools, but are required to meet certain state regulations, such as participation in the accountability program, the ABCs of Public Education.
 
North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District race could be a bellwether for the next two years of Congress and the Republican Party.
North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District race could be a bellwether for the next two years of Congress and the Republican Party.
 
I don't find the structure of North Carolina's tax code to be at all surprising. I find it confusing, destructive, unfair, and absurd, as do most folks who have ever studied it. But no one should ever be surprised that tax systems are screwy.
I don't find the structure of North Carolina's tax code to be at all surprising. I find it confusing, destructive, unfair, and absurd, as do most folks who have ever studied it. But no one should ever be surprised that tax systems are screwy.
 
The candidates for the District 1 seat in the North Carolina Senate agree on two key transportation issues that have dominated coastal Carolina headlines, but that's where the common ground ends.
The candidates for the District 1 seat in the North Carolina Senate agree on two key transportation issues that have dominated coastal Carolina headlines, but that's where the common ground ends.
 
For many of the unemployed, prosperous times are a cloudy memory. More than 46 million Americans now feed their families with the aid of government food stamps. Look around you right now.
For many of the unemployed, prosperous times are a cloudy memory. More than 46 million Americans now feed their families with the aid of government food stamps. Look around you right now.
 
Cherie Berry has been North Carolina's labor commissioner for nearly 12 years, and the Catawba County native knows just how to describe her responsibilities.
Cherie Berry has been North Carolina's labor commissioner for nearly 12 years, and the Catawba County native knows just how to describe her responsibilities.
 
There is no one so talented that he can't be put in a job for which he is ill-suited.
There is no one so talented that he can't be put in a job for which he is ill-suited.
 
Gov. Bev Perdue's campaign committee is considering using some of the money left over in her campaign account to compile and publish papers from her life in public service.
Gov. Bev Perdue's campaign committee is considering using some of the money left over in her campaign account to compile and publish papers from her life in public service.
 
While increasing dependency on government is a very real problem, with both economic and political consequences, it cannot be measured effectively by annual income-tax statistics. Taxation is a process, not an event.
While increasing dependency on government is a very real problem, with both economic and political consequences, it cannot be measured effectively by annual income-tax statistics. Taxation is a process, not an event.
 
North Carolina and 34 other states have what are called Certificate of Need (CON) Laws. The purpose of CON Laws is to restrict entry into the market for medical facilities and equipment.
North Carolina and 34 other states have what are called Certificate of Need (CON) Laws. The purpose of CON Laws is to restrict entry into the market for medical facilities and equipment.
 
Choice Grocery has moved a crucial step closer toward opening a store in Holly Springs. Residents tired of long drives to North Raleigh and Cary have been seeking a nearby grocer for over a decade.
Choice Grocery has moved a crucial step closer toward opening a store in Holly Springs. Residents tired of long drives to North Raleigh and Cary have been seeking a nearby grocer for over a decade.
 
A little-viewed video is not the provocation for anti-American violence in the Middle East, and America should shut down its foreign embassies and bring its ambassadors home, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson said Thursday at Duke University.
A little-viewed video is not the provocation for anti-American violence in the Middle East, and America should shut down its foreign embassies and bring its ambassadors home, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson said Thursday at Duke University.
 
The only thing the two candidates for North Carolina's District 10 congressional seat agree on is that their opponent is an extremist who will move the country in the wrong direction.
The only thing the two candidates for North Carolina's District 10 congressional seat agree on is that their opponent is an extremist who will move the country in the wrong direction.
 
There are at least as many different ways to explain the origins of political disagreement as there are political commentators.
There are at least as many different ways to explain the origins of political disagreement as there are political commentators.
 
Durham County Democrats say Republican complaints about hosting partisan Democratic events at government facilities are off-base because nothing prevents Republicans from using public meeting space for their own partisan activities.
Durham County Democrats say Republican complaints about hosting partisan Democratic events at government facilities are off-base because nothing prevents Republicans from using public meeting space for their own partisan activities.
 
Technological and online tools are revolutionizing education in exciting and near-limitless ways. Web-based documentation means teachers can share on-the-spot editorial input even as student scribes craft essays at home.
Technological and online tools are revolutionizing education in exciting and near-limitless ways. Web-based documentation means teachers can share on-the-spot editorial input even as student scribes craft essays at home.
 
One of my favorite book titles of all time was Dennis Avery's Saving the Planet with Pesticides and Plastic.
One of my favorite book titles of all time was Dennis Avery's Saving the Planet with Pesticides and Plastic.
 
A new political climate in the state capital could result in a number of school choice reforms enacted into law next year, a panel of legislators said Tuesday during a luncheon on school choice.
A new political climate in the state capital could result in a number of school choice reforms enacted into law next year, a panel of legislators said Tuesday during a luncheon on school choice.
 
Even in the midst of a near-monopoly education system, most parents are active participants in determining, or at least attempting to influence, where and how their children are educated.
Even in the midst of a near-monopoly education system, most parents are active participants in determining, or at least attempting to influence, where and how their children are educated.
 
The incumbent and the challenger in the election for state insurance commissioner share a number of policy positions.
The incumbent and the challenger in the election for state insurance commissioner share a number of policy positions.
 
North Carolina could save $2.7 billion a year by moving away from its primary-care focused Medicaid structure and adopting a managed-care model used in five large Florida counties, based on research by the Foundation for Government
North Carolina could save $2.7 billion a year by moving away from its primary-care focused Medicaid structure and adopting a managed-care model used in five large Florida counties, based on research by the Foundation for Government
 
School accountability comes in two forms. Either parents keep schools accountable by "voting with their feet" or states compel public school districts to administer standardized tests.
School accountability comes in two forms. Either parents keep schools accountable by "voting with their feet" or states compel public school districts to administer standardized tests.
 
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