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Hometown children's fairs are places where you can buy paintings for $10 or rice crispy treats for $3
Hometown children's fairs are places where you can buy paintings for $10 or rice crispy treats for $3
 
The race between Republican Mark Harris and Democrat Dan McCready for the 9th U.S. Congressional District is one to watch
The race between Republican Mark Harris and Democrat Dan McCready for the 9th U.S. Congressional District is one to watch
 
It should be pretty clear that carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon are not the same things
 
Tax reform is always a work in progress as legislators seek to raise revenue for the government without impeding the economy
Tax reform is always a work in progress as legislators seek to raise revenue for the government without impeding the economy
 
Gov. Roy Cooper says the urgency of dealing with Hurricane Florence recovery led him to sign executive orders re-establishing six state agencies tied up in litigation with the General Assembly
Gov. Roy Cooper says the urgency of dealing with Hurricane Florence recovery led him to sign executive orders re-establishing six state agencies tied up in litigation with the General Assembly
 
Funeral director is not exactly the kind of enterprise someone is prepared to comparison-shop for, but still, as with other services, the more options, the better for consumers
Funeral director is not exactly the kind of enterprise someone is prepared to comparison-shop for, but still, as with other services, the more options, the better for consumers
 
Eight North Carolina school districts tapped to split $57.8 million from Atlantic Coast Pipeline developers aren't likely to see that money anytime soon
Eight North Carolina school districts tapped to split $57.8 million from Atlantic Coast Pipeline developers aren't likely to see that money anytime soon
 
Do political movements ever really accomplish anything? The English writer G.K. Chesterton had his doubts
Do political movements ever really accomplish anything? The English writer G.K. Chesterton had his doubts
 
The public transportation system in Wilson, as in many places, needs taxpayer subsidies to keep the buses running. The difference between the cost of operating the system and revenues, led by passenger fares, is more than $1 million a year
The public transportation system in Wilson, as in many places, needs taxpayer subsidies to keep the buses running. The difference between the cost of operating the system and revenues, led by passenger fares, is more than $1 million a year
 
State Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Duplin, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, says waste-handling operations at North Carolina hog farms functioned as intended in the flooding of Hurricane Florence
State Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Duplin, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, says waste-handling operations at North Carolina hog farms functioned as intended in the flooding of Hurricane Florence
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
As the North Carolina General Assembly gathered for its Oct. 2 special session on Hurricane Florence relief, the state’s rainy-day fund stood at $2.01 billion
As the North Carolina General Assembly gathered for its Oct. 2 special session on Hurricane Florence relief, the state’s rainy-day fund stood at $2.01 billion
 
Recovery from Hurricane Florence will be long and hard. But as the waters recede, the strength of North Carolinians shines
Recovery from Hurricane Florence will be long and hard. But as the waters recede, the strength of North Carolinians shines
 
Hurricane Florence severely damaged schools across North Carolina and left hundreds of thousands of children without homes or classrooms
Hurricane Florence severely damaged schools across North Carolina and left hundreds of thousands of children without homes or classrooms
 
North Carolina has won a federal grant totaling $23.6 million over five years to expand charter school opportunities
North Carolina has won a federal grant totaling $23.6 million over five years to expand charter school opportunities
 
A proposed constitutional amendment requiring a photo ID to vote has sparked controversy in state politics
A proposed constitutional amendment requiring a photo ID to vote has sparked controversy in state politics
 
State lawmakers grouped six constitutional amendments on the November ballot in a way that limits efforts to distinguish each amendment from the others
State lawmakers grouped six constitutional amendments on the November ballot in a way that limits efforts to distinguish each amendment from the others
 
The N.C. Community College System, following the abrupt departure of fledgling former President James C. "Jimmie" Williamson, is under new leadership that could better partnerships between community colleges and the University of North Carolina System.
The N.C. Community College System, following the abrupt departure of fledgling former President James C. "Jimmie" Williamson, is under new leadership that could better partnerships between community colleges and the University of North Carolina System.
 
North Carolina politics can be exhausting. The past few weeks have brought us wrangling over redistricting and constitutional amendments, conflicts between Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican lawmakers over disaster relief and a gas-pipeline fund, and a mob of protesters toppling the Silent Sam statue
North Carolina politics can be exhausting. The past few weeks have brought us wrangling over redistricting and constitutional amendments, conflicts between Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican lawmakers over disaster relief and a gas-pipeline fund, and a mob of protesters toppling the Silent Sam statue
 
This is the third of a three-part series examining the issue of school supplies.
This is the third of a three-part series examining the issue of school supplies.
 
North Carolina's economy is in reasonably good shape. Over the past five years of available data, our state's employers have added 480,000 net new jobs, with our job-creation rate exceeding the national and Southeastern averages
North Carolina's economy is in reasonably good shape. Over the past five years of available data, our state's employers have added 480,000 net new jobs, with our job-creation rate exceeding the national and Southeastern averages
 
Laws that forbid price increases during extreme events have bad unintended consequences at the very worst of times. Precisely because of those consequences, economists and pundits at the John Locke Foundation have warned against those laws for decades
Laws that forbid price increases during extreme events have bad unintended consequences at the very worst of times. Precisely because of those consequences, economists and pundits at the John Locke Foundation have warned against those laws for decades
 
The United States health care system is a unique, complex web of consumers, providers, and payers. And it is expensive
The United States health care system is a unique, complex web of consumers, providers, and payers. And it is expensive
 
Advocates for higher taxes and spending were excited to see a new pool of economic activity from which to siphon money, but Gov. Roy Cooper's Department of Revenue (NCDOR) may have overstepped its authority in interpreting state law and a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision
Advocates for higher taxes and spending were excited to see a new pool of economic activity from which to siphon money, but Gov. Roy Cooper's Department of Revenue (NCDOR) may have overstepped its authority in interpreting state law and a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision
 
Food handlers are in luck, but their good fortune might not help farmers who were victimized by shady operators
Food handlers are in luck, but their good fortune might not help farmers who were victimized by shady operators
 
The quotation comes from a recently published opinion by North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge John M. Tyson
The quotation comes from a recently published opinion by North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge John M. Tyson
 
High school tests the mettle of many teens. Surveys, both informal and scientific, reveal pervasive stress
High school tests the mettle of many teens. Surveys, both informal and scientific, reveal pervasive stress
 
The relationship between the University of North Carolina's president and Board of Governors is strong, not strained, the board's leading member said after the withdrawal of UNC President Margaret Spellings' nominee for the open chancellorship at Western Carolina University
The relationship between the University of North Carolina's president and Board of Governors is strong, not strained, the board's leading member said after the withdrawal of UNC President Margaret Spellings' nominee for the open chancellorship at Western Carolina University
 
A childless married couple with $1 million in income stands to save $2,577 on its N.C. income tax bill thanks to changes that will take effect in 2019.
A childless married couple with $1 million in income stands to save $2,577 on its N.C. income tax bill thanks to changes that will take effect in 2019.
 
Union Point Park in New Bern was mostly underwater, barely recognizable. An extension of the Neuse and Trent rivers
Union Point Park in New Bern was mostly underwater, barely recognizable. An extension of the Neuse and Trent rivers
 
It's doubtful that many of you readers would recommend raising income tax rates by 90 percent to help communities coping with the impact of Hurricane Florence
It's doubtful that many of you readers would recommend raising income tax rates by 90 percent to help communities coping with the impact of Hurricane Florence
 
Will Democrats deliver a punishing blow to Republicans in this year midterm elections in North Carolina or will the much-vaunted "blue wave" prove to be more of a ripple
Will Democrats deliver a punishing blow to Republicans in this year midterm elections in North Carolina or will the much-vaunted "blue wave" prove to be more of a ripple
 
Gov. Roy Cooper rejects an appeal from legislative leaders to convene a special session this week for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
Gov. Roy Cooper rejects an appeal from legislative leaders to convene a special session this week for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
 
A Vermont man’s attempts to work as a funeral director in North Carolina were thwarted when the N.C. Court of Appeals upheld a decision rejecting his request for a reciprocal license
A Vermont man’s attempts to work as a funeral director in North Carolina were thwarted when the N.C. Court of Appeals upheld a decision rejecting his request for a reciprocal license
 
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