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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
 
Come for Morning Wire’s Afternoon Update’s straight news, but stay for the Rapid Reactions.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cut over a third of his campaign staff this week as his presidential campaign seeks to reset after a bumpy launch.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cut over a third of his campaign staff this week as his presidential campaign seeks to reset after a bumpy launch.
 
A split 2-1 N.C. Court of Appeals decision confirms that Patricia Chastian can not serve as elected Superior Court clerk in Franklin County.
A split 2-1 N.C. Court of Appeals decision confirms that Patricia Chastian can not serve as elected Superior Court clerk in Franklin County.
 
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to the highest level in 22 years on Wednesday, despite easing inflationary pressures.
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to the highest level in 22 years on Wednesday, despite easing inflationary pressures.
 
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to alleged tax crimes in a stunning reversal in federal court on Wednesday after a plea deal his lawyers reached with prosecutors stalled in court.
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to alleged tax crimes in a stunning reversal in federal court on Wednesday after a plea deal his lawyers reached with prosecutors stalled in court.
 
Today, President Biden established the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni -Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in northern Arizona
 
National summer camp organizations have adopted practices and policies based on gender identity theory, “trans inclusion,” and Critical Race Theory (CRT).
National summer camp organizations have adopted practices and policies based on gender identity theory, “trans inclusion,” and Critical Race Theory (CRT).
 
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said Tuesday that most media outlets were not asking crucial questions on whether the FBI and the Justice Department followed normal procedures when investigating Biden family bribery allegations or brushed the information “under the rug.”
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said Tuesday that most media outlets were not asking crucial questions on whether the FBI and the Justice Department followed normal procedures when investigating Biden family bribery allegations or brushed the information “under the rug.”
 
It was once said that there are no such things as bad dogs, only bad owners. That sentiment could help explain why President Joe Biden’s dogs can’t stop biting people.
It was once said that there are no such things as bad dogs, only bad owners. That sentiment could help explain why President Joe Biden’s dogs can’t stop biting people.
 
Following pressure from Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) — including the threat of a $1.5 million fine and legal “repercussions” — a Southern California school district has reversed course to adopt a state-approved curriculum the school board initially rejected.
Following pressure from Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) — including the threat of a $1.5 million fine and legal “repercussions” — a Southern California school district has reversed course to adopt a state-approved curriculum the school board initially rejected.
 
The North Carolina Department of Division of Motor Vehicles is extending its walk-in hours and implementing new website features to lower its average wait times.
The North Carolina Department of Division of Motor Vehicles is extending its walk-in hours and implementing new website features to lower its average wait times.
 
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has determined that this summer is excessively hot — and rather than the earth’s tilt coupled with the time of year, it’s “MAGA Republicans” who are at fault.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has determined that this summer is excessively hot — and rather than the earth’s tilt coupled with the time of year, it’s “MAGA Republicans” who are at fault.
 
A report just made public from the inspector general for the Department of Defense shows that the U.S. could not track all of the weapons and military equipment it had sent to Ukraine even as criminal gangs in the country have illicitly obtained military weapons.
A report just made public from the inspector general for the Department of Defense shows that the U.S. could not track all of the weapons and military equipment it had sent to Ukraine even as criminal gangs in the country have illicitly obtained military weapons.
 
The brother of Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL player convicted of murder in 2015, was arrested last week for allegedly plotting shootings at two college campuses.
The brother of Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL player convicted of murder in 2015, was arrested last week for allegedly plotting shootings at two college campuses.
 
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