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Twenty years ago homeschooling was relegated to the fringes of K-12 education -- the spurned stepchild in a newly blended family of schooling options. Today homeschooling is a credible, viable educational choice that is garnering respect, even admiration, from outside educators.
Twenty years ago homeschooling was relegated to the fringes of K-12 education -- the spurned stepchild in a newly blended family of schooling options. Today homeschooling is a credible, viable educational choice that is garnering respect, even admiration, from outside educators.
 
Compensation could soon be on its way to victims of North Carolina's involuntary sterilization program that was in operation in the state for decades.
Compensation could soon be on its way to victims of North Carolina's involuntary sterilization program that was in operation in the state for decades.
 
If you are a Republican who think that Pat McCrory is a shoo-in to win the North Carolina governor's race by a landslide, you are mistaken.
If you are a Republican who think that Pat McCrory is a shoo-in to win the North Carolina governor's race by a landslide, you are mistaken.
 
We've had the long session, the redistricting session, the constitutional amendment session, the veto override session and skeleton sessions.
We've had the long session, the redistricting session, the constitutional amendment session, the veto override session and skeleton sessions.
 
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
 
People concerned about declining North Carolina fish stocks should take a closer look at so-called "catch shares," a system that uses property rights to help protect a valuable resource.
People concerned about declining North Carolina fish stocks should take a closer look at so-called "catch shares," a system that uses property rights to help protect a valuable resource.
 
On this date in 1771, two large groups of armed North Carolinians were camped about six mile away from each other in what is now Alamance County.
On this date in 1771, two large groups of armed North Carolinians were camped about six mile away from each other in what is now Alamance County.
 
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is expected Tuesday to approve a $1.4 billion light-rail project for Durham and Orange counties and vote June 5 on a half-cent sales tax to fund the controversial transit plan.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is expected Tuesday to approve a $1.4 billion light-rail project for Durham and Orange counties and vote June 5 on a half-cent sales tax to fund the controversial transit plan.
 
Total state spending per capita is at its highest level ever in the 2012 fiscal year and has more than tripled since 1970--from $1,701 to an authorized $5,247.
Total state spending per capita is at its highest level ever in the 2012 fiscal year and has more than tripled since 1970--from $1,701 to an authorized $5,247.
 
I've written many times in the past about what I call North Carolina's Blarney tradition. We pretend to honor deeds over words, to "be rather than to seem" as the state motto puts it.
I've written many times in the past about what I call North Carolina's Blarney tradition. We pretend to honor deeds over words, to "be rather than to seem" as the state motto puts it.
 
Expect Short Session To Live Up To Its Name
 
After North Carolina's primary elections May 8, it still is unclear who the Republican nominees for five powerful executive offices will be.
After North Carolina's primary elections May 8, it still is unclear who the Republican nominees for five powerful executive offices will be.
 
The three-quarter-cent sales tax centerpiece of Gov. Bev Perdue's $20.9 billion budget proposal would be used to hire more teachers and launch jobs programs, but is a "non-starter" for Republican leaders.
The three-quarter-cent sales tax centerpiece of Gov. Bev Perdue's $20.9 billion budget proposal would be used to hire more teachers and launch jobs programs, but is a "non-starter" for Republican leaders.
 
More than a third of voters turned out for North Carolina's primary elections, far higher than the normal turnout in a presidential year and almost as high as the record turnout for the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama slugfest in 2008.
More than a third of voters turned out for North Carolina's primary elections, far higher than the normal turnout in a presidential year and almost as high as the record turnout for the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama slugfest in 2008.
 
Republicans positioned themselves to make substantial gains in North Carolina's congressional delegation following Tuesday's primary.
Republicans positioned themselves to make substantial gains in North Carolina's congressional delegation following Tuesday's primary.
 
Primary election night Tuesday resulted in several upsets and close races in legislative contests in North Carolina, setting the stage for a competitive general election season this summer and fall.
Primary election night Tuesday resulted in several upsets and close races in legislative contests in North Carolina, setting the stage for a competitive general election season this summer and fall.
 
During this campaign season, I'm seeing a lot of North Carolina politicians promise to address the state's economic woes by helping more young people receive university degrees. In my view, this is not a serious policy proposal. It is just political pandering.
During this campaign season, I'm seeing a lot of North Carolina politicians promise to address the state's economic woes by helping more young people receive university degrees. In my view, this is not a serious policy proposal. It is just political pandering.
 
Landowners need consumer protections built into North Carolina law to prevent potential financial losses, property damage, and mortgage mayhem from complicated oil and gas leases, said officials in the state Attorney General's Office April 26 to members of the Environmental Review Commission.
Landowners need consumer protections built into North Carolina law to prevent potential financial losses, property damage, and mortgage mayhem from complicated oil and gas leases, said officials in the state Attorney General's Office April 26 to members of the Environmental Review Commission.
 
North Carolina's lopsided vote backing a constitutional amendment to limit marriage to one man and one woman is a national body blow to Democrats and signals that social issues are very much part of the political landscape this year, supporters of Amendment One say.
North Carolina's lopsided vote backing a constitutional amendment to limit marriage to one man and one woman is a national body blow to Democrats and signals that social issues are very much part of the political landscape this year, supporters of Amendment One say.
 
In this season of political claims, counterclaims, and calling of names, separating truth from error or falsehood can be a challenge. When in doubt, apply the Bacon Test.
In this season of political claims, counterclaims, and calling of names, separating truth from error or falsehood can be a challenge. When in doubt, apply the Bacon Test.
 
The North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition has closed an investigation of a blogger it had accused of "practicing nutrition" without a license. The April 9 decision came five days after Carolina Journal inquired about the complaint.
The North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition has closed an investigation of a blogger it had accused of "practicing nutrition" without a license. The April 9 decision came five days after Carolina Journal inquired about the complaint.
 
Those who know me know that I am inclined towards spicy food. When at the sub shop, I order the spiciest deli meats and plenty of jalapenos.
Those who know me know that I am inclined towards spicy food. When at the sub shop, I order the spiciest deli meats and plenty of jalapenos.
 
"With my old man I got no respect. I asked him, 'How can I get my kite in the air?' He told me to run off a cliff." - Rodney Dangerfield
"With my old man I got no respect. I asked him, 'How can I get my kite in the air?' He told me to run off a cliff." - Rodney Dangerfield
 
The days of cordial campaigns where worthy opponents debate the issues instead of sling mud haven't gone away completely. Take a look at the GOP primary for N.C. House District 3 as an example.
The days of cordial campaigns where worthy opponents debate the issues instead of sling mud haven't gone away completely. Take a look at the GOP primary for N.C. House District 3 as an example.
 
Campaign finance disclosures made available this week show that Randy Ramsey has outraised and outspent his chief rival, Norm Sanderson, significantly in the Republican primary in N.C. Senate District 2.
Campaign finance disclosures made available this week show that Randy Ramsey has outraised and outspent his chief rival, Norm Sanderson, significantly in the Republican primary in N.C. Senate District 2.
 
It's the last week before North Carolina's first primary. I've put it off long enough, but now I have no real alternative but to issue some fearless predictions.
It's the last week before North Carolina's first primary. I've put it off long enough, but now I have no real alternative but to issue some fearless predictions.
 
Attorneys for two associates of Gov. Bev Perdue, above, say a "massive amount of ill will" toward the governor may threaten their clients' ability to get a fair trial.
Attorneys for two associates of Gov. Bev Perdue, above, say a "massive amount of ill will" toward the governor may threaten their clients' ability to get a fair trial.
 
If you follow state politics for any length of time, you hear some version of the following assertion: North Carolina may not rank highly in elementary and secondary education, but we make up for it by having one of the best public university systems in the United States.
If you follow state politics for any length of time, you hear some version of the following assertion: North Carolina may not rank highly in elementary and secondary education, but we make up for it by having one of the best public university systems in the United States.
 
Republicans Jack Wall and Brian Brown will compete in the May 8 primary for the North Carolina House District 9 seat currently held by six-term Democrat Marian McLawhorn.
Republicans Jack Wall and Brian Brown will compete in the May 8 primary for the North Carolina House District 9 seat currently held by six-term Democrat Marian McLawhorn.
 
If North Carolina were a separate country, we would not fare well in key international comparisons of economic competitiveness.
If North Carolina were a separate country, we would not fare well in key international comparisons of economic competitiveness.
 
Republicans Bob Steinburg and Owen Etheridge will compete in the May 8 primary for the North Carolina House District 1 seat currently held by nine-term Democrat Bill Owens, who isn't seeking re-election this year.
Republicans Bob Steinburg and Owen Etheridge will compete in the May 8 primary for the North Carolina House District 1 seat currently held by nine-term Democrat Bill Owens, who isn't seeking re-election this year.
 
I don't understand all the fuss about the proposed Buffet Rule. I think it should be the guiding principle for government at all levels.
I don't understand all the fuss about the proposed Buffet Rule. I think it should be the guiding principle for government at all levels.
 
The Berlin Wall served as the clearest sign of the Cold War that divided East and West for decades after World War II. Vern Pike, a retired Army colonel who now lives in North Carolina, served as the first officer in charge of Checkpoint Charlie the night the Berlin Wall went up in 1961.
The Berlin Wall served as the clearest sign of the Cold War that divided East and West for decades after World War II. Vern Pike, a retired Army colonel who now lives in North Carolina, served as the first officer in charge of Checkpoint Charlie the night the Berlin Wall went up in 1961.
 
I was surprised after I graduated from college that employers were not lining up outside my door fighting over me. That was the picture that my private, liberal-arts college depicted while I was completing my degree.
I was surprised after I graduated from college that employers were not lining up outside my door fighting over me. That was the picture that my private, liberal-arts college depicted while I was completing my degree.
 
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