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A public comment to the State Board of Elections against certifying the ExpressVote ballot marking device
 
“Sound of Freedom” has scored another victory after it was announced that the hit film will be adding several hundred additional screens in theaters across the country in the film’s fourth week out — after soaring pass the $100 million mark at the box office.
“Sound of Freedom” has scored another victory after it was announced that the hit film will be adding several hundred additional screens in theaters across the country in the film’s fourth week out — after soaring pass the $100 million mark at the box office.
 
The issue of orphan roads has been brewing under the radar for years in North Carolina, but with the state’s surging growth in population, that may not be the case for much longer.
The issue of orphan roads has been brewing under the radar for years in North Carolina, but with the state’s surging growth in population, that may not be the case for much longer.
 
Courses involving “Critical Whiteness Studies,” an offshoot of Critical Race Theory, will be available to students at several colleges across the country during the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
Courses involving “Critical Whiteness Studies,” an offshoot of Critical Race Theory, will be available to students at several colleges across the country during the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
 
Unlike other 911 calls recorded in the Edgartown Police Department’s logs that were made the night that Barack Obama’s private chef Tafari Campbell drowned, the reason for the 911 call involving Campbell was left blank, according to a report.
Unlike other 911 calls recorded in the Edgartown Police Department’s logs that were made the night that Barack Obama’s private chef Tafari Campbell drowned, the reason for the 911 call involving Campbell was left blank, according to a report.
 
A popular cryptocurrency influencer was declared missing last week, and his body was found dismembered in a suitcase over the weekend.
A popular cryptocurrency influencer was declared missing last week, and his body was found dismembered in a suitcase over the weekend.
 
A little-known illness caused by a tick bite gives victims a serious allergy to red meat and affected an estimated 110,000 people between 2010 and 2022, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Thursday.
A little-known illness caused by a tick bite gives victims a serious allergy to red meat and affected an estimated 110,000 people between 2010 and 2022, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Thursday.
 
State Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley is responding to Ace Speedway's latest legal arguments against a forced 2020 shutdown. Kinsley filed his latest brief Monday with the N.C. Supreme Court.
State Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley is responding to Ace Speedway's latest legal arguments against a forced 2020 shutdown. Kinsley filed his latest brief Monday with the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
Gas prices have jumped up to an eight-month high across the U.S. as some analysts say they will continue to get higher.
Gas prices have jumped up to an eight-month high across the U.S. as some analysts say they will continue to get higher.
 
As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of back-to-school success and overall health and well-being.
As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of back-to-school success and overall health and well-being.
 
“Global warming” is out, “global boiling” is in, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Thursday.
“Global warming” is out, “global boiling” is in, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Thursday.
 
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A federal court has scheduled an April 2024 trial in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's felon voting restrictions.
A federal court has scheduled an April 2024 trial in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's felon voting restrictions.
 
Concord, N.C. – The State Board of Elections on Sunday voted to recognize the No Labels Party as an official political party in North Carolina.
Concord, N.C. – The State Board of Elections on Sunday voted to recognize the No Labels Party as an official political party in North Carolina.
 
The White House brushed off on Thursday the suggestion of President Joe Biden pardoning his son, Hunter, after a judge placed a plea deal on hold.
The White House brushed off on Thursday the suggestion of President Joe Biden pardoning his son, Hunter, after a judge placed a plea deal on hold.
 
Increases in COVID-19 metrics have been seen in North Carolina and nationally during recent weeks, including in the early warning wastewater monitoring system.
Increases in COVID-19 metrics have been seen in North Carolina and nationally during recent weeks, including in the early warning wastewater monitoring system.
 
Last week, Republican Congressional lawmakers led by Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC, introduced a bill to stop new regulations for energy distribution transformers proposed by the Biden Administration.
Last week, Republican Congressional lawmakers led by Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC, introduced a bill to stop new regulations for energy distribution transformers proposed by the Biden Administration.
 
Rail company Norfolk Southern doubled its estimate on the cost of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment disaster, now saying the associated costs will be $803 million.
Rail company Norfolk Southern doubled its estimate on the cost of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment disaster, now saying the associated costs will be $803 million.
 
As the great Tina Turner once said, “What’s love got to do with it?” Well, as it relates to the GOP’s “dogged investigation” of the Biden family crime saga, love doesn’t have anything to do with it.
As the great Tina Turner once said, “What’s love got to do with it?” Well, as it relates to the GOP’s “dogged investigation” of the Biden family crime saga, love doesn’t have anything to do with it.
 
Bowe Bergdahl, the American soldier who was captured in Afghanistan and later traded for five Taliban leaders in a prisoner exchange, has had his desertion conviction vacated after a federal judge said the original case could have been clouded by a conflict of interest.
Bowe Bergdahl, the American soldier who was captured in Afghanistan and later traded for five Taliban leaders in a prisoner exchange, has had his desertion conviction vacated after a federal judge said the original case could have been clouded by a conflict of interest.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of BreastfeedNC.com, a new website dedicated to providing comprehensive information and resources to support mothers and families across North Carolina who are interested in breastfeeding.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of BreastfeedNC.com, a new website dedicated to providing comprehensive information and resources to support mothers and families across North Carolina who are interested in breastfeeding.
 
The N.C. Appeals Court has affirmed a trial judge's ruling against former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg in a case involving insurance companies he purchased in 2014.
The N.C. Appeals Court has affirmed a trial judge's ruling against former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg in a case involving insurance companies he purchased in 2014.
 
Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro and Dr. Jordan B. Peterson explore the stubbornness of the Israelites and Moses’ frustration, how covenants work, and how easy it can be to stray from God in the newest episode of “Exodus,” streaming now on DailyWire+.
Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro and Dr. Jordan B. Peterson explore the stubbornness of the Israelites and Moses’ frustration, how covenants work, and how easy it can be to stray from God in the newest episode of “Exodus,” streaming now on DailyWire+.
 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) momentarily froze on Wednesday while speaking to the press with other Republican Senate leaders.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) momentarily froze on Wednesday while speaking to the press with other Republican Senate leaders.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper signed two bills into law Monday and vetoed three, with one in particular raising disapproval from two Council of State members who call for lawmakers to override it.
Gov. Roy Cooper signed two bills into law Monday and vetoed three, with one in particular raising disapproval from two Council of State members who call for lawmakers to override it.
 
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and said that the border was “not” open even as the Biden administration has struggled to stem a surge of illegal crossings.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and said that the border was “not” open even as the Biden administration has struggled to stem a surge of illegal crossings.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Embassy Suites Concord, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Embassy Suites Concord, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027
 
In sworn testimony before Congress on Wednesday, intelligence veteran David Grusch said he is aware of where the U.S. government is covertly keeping unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).
In sworn testimony before Congress on Wednesday, intelligence veteran David Grusch said he is aware of where the U.S. government is covertly keeping unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).
 
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up cases from North Carolina involving drunk-driving prosecutions and an out-of-state sales tax dispute.
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up cases from North Carolina involving drunk-driving prosecutions and an out-of-state sales tax dispute.
 
A construction crane in New York City caught fire and collapsed Wednesday morning, hitting a building before crashing down on a busy street.
A construction crane in New York City caught fire and collapsed Wednesday morning, hitting a building before crashing down on a busy street.
 
A federal judge ordered Hunter Biden to get a job on Wednesday as part of his release conditions after he pleaded not guilty in court to tax charges.
A federal judge ordered Hunter Biden to get a job on Wednesday as part of his release conditions after he pleaded not guilty in court to tax charges.
 
Most parents still think that education has become more political over the past five years, as do most school board members
Most parents still think that education has become more political over the past five years, as do most school board members
 
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