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The State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in upcoming elections.
The State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in upcoming elections.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a company to challenge N.C. Labor Department enforcement actions linked to a fatal Canton paper mill fire in 2020.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a company to challenge N.C. Labor Department enforcement actions linked to a fatal Canton paper mill fire in 2020.
 
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Saturday to avoid a default on the federal government’s debt by raising the debt ceiling.
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Saturday to avoid a default on the federal government’s debt by raising the debt ceiling.
 
U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-7th District, touted the importance of modernizing the federal Clean Water Act during a presentation Tuesday to a congressional subcommittee.
U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-7th District, touted the importance of modernizing the federal Clean Water Act during a presentation Tuesday to a congressional subcommittee.
 
A pregnant woman shot a man who attacked her family during a Memorial Day visit to Arkansas, according to a police report.
A pregnant woman shot a man who attacked her family during a Memorial Day visit to Arkansas, according to a police report.
 
“Shark Tank” investor Daymond John has filed a temporary restraining order against former show contestants, claiming they’ve been trying to “undermine” the agreed upon business partnership.
“Shark Tank” investor Daymond John has filed a temporary restraining order against former show contestants, claiming they’ve been trying to “undermine” the agreed upon business partnership.
 
Focused heavily on state legislative candidates, the governor, and attorney general, millions are flowing from one primary abortion provider in North Carolina.
Focused heavily on state legislative candidates, the governor, and attorney general, millions are flowing from one primary abortion provider in North Carolina.
 
Retired Admiral John Kirby appeared to be left speechless during a Wednesday briefing, stumbling through his response to a poll indicating that a majority of Americans believe President Joe Biden was involved in his family’s alleged corrupt business dealings.
Retired Admiral John Kirby appeared to be left speechless during a Wednesday briefing, stumbling through his response to a poll indicating that a majority of Americans believe President Joe Biden was involved in his family’s alleged corrupt business dealings.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023.
 
Want to abort your unborn child because she’s a girl? Want to kill your kid in the womb because he’s going to have Down syndrome? Want to kill your baby because you’re a racist bigot and don’t like the skin color of the man who knocked you up?
Want to abort your unborn child because she’s a girl? Want to kill your kid in the womb because he’s going to have Down syndrome? Want to kill your baby because you’re a racist bigot and don’t like the skin color of the man who knocked you up?
 
An unaffiliated Orange County candidate hopes the N.C. Court of Appeals will support his interpretation of the number of petition signatures needed to secure ballot access for a local election.
An unaffiliated Orange County candidate hopes the N.C. Court of Appeals will support his interpretation of the number of petition signatures needed to secure ballot access for a local election.
 
FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed a file containing allegations of a “criminal bribery scheme” involving President Joe Biden really does exist, a top Republican lawmaker announced on Wednesday.
FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed a file containing allegations of a “criminal bribery scheme” involving President Joe Biden really does exist, a top Republican lawmaker announced on Wednesday.
 
On Wednesday, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said three news media outlets received footage from the U.S. Capitol riot that took place on January 6, 2021, in an effort to bring more transparency about what happened that day to the American people.
On Wednesday, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said three news media outlets received footage from the U.S. Capitol riot that took place on January 6, 2021, in an effort to bring more transparency about what happened that day to the American people.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis took on President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump during his first official campaign tour to Iowa this week.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis took on President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump during his first official campaign tour to Iowa this week.
 
CNN brought in former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe to weigh in on the federal case against former President Donald Trump, and critics immediately turned their ire on the cable news giant.
CNN brought in former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe to weigh in on the federal case against former President Donald Trump, and critics immediately turned their ire on the cable news giant.
 
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has ruled in favor of a former state Highway Patrol trooper seeking to have his law enforcement certification restored.
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has ruled in favor of a former state Highway Patrol trooper seeking to have his law enforcement certification restored.
 
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced Tuesday he will move forward with holding FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced Tuesday he will move forward with holding FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.
 
The Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER) filed a lawsuit accusing San Francisco of running racially discriminatory guaranteed income programs, which the organization says violate the 14th Amendment.
The Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER) filed a lawsuit accusing San Francisco of running racially discriminatory guaranteed income programs, which the organization says violate the 14th Amendment.
 
The Raleigh News & Observer clarifies why stepping away from the Electronic Registration Information Center is a good idea.
The Raleigh News & Observer clarifies why stepping away from the Electronic Registration Information Center is a good idea.
 
A federal judge has ruled Friday that a Tennessee law intended to shield children from sexually explicit performances is unconstitutional.
A federal judge has ruled Friday that a Tennessee law intended to shield children from sexually explicit performances is unconstitutional.
 
Tara Reade, a former staffer for then-Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) who accused Biden during the 2020 presidential campaign of sexually assaulting her, has defected to Russia.
Tara Reade, a former staffer for then-Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) who accused Biden during the 2020 presidential campaign of sexually assaulting her, has defected to Russia.
 
The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Thursday night that aims to avert a U.S. debt default.
The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Thursday night that aims to avert a U.S. debt default.
 
A House committee investigating how social media companies restricted speech is putting Stanford University on notice.
A House committee investigating how social media companies restricted speech is putting Stanford University on notice.
 
The U.S. Air Force warned military units against heavy reliance on autonomous weapons systems last month after a simulated test conducted by the service branch using an AI-enabled drone killed its human operator.
The U.S. Air Force warned military units against heavy reliance on autonomous weapons systems last month after a simulated test conducted by the service branch using an AI-enabled drone killed its human operator.
 
A columnist for USA Today compared Republican investigations into alleged misconduct by Hunter Biden to stigmatizing and abusing an addict.
A columnist for USA Today compared Republican investigations into alleged misconduct by Hunter Biden to stigmatizing and abusing an addict.
 
With summer just around the corner, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages the use of safe swimming and grilling practices to minimize the risk of illness, injury and death.
With summer just around the corner, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages the use of safe swimming and grilling practices to minimize the risk of illness, injury and death.
 
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis traded punches Thursday over the advantages of experience in office versus the ability to serve multiple terms.
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis traded punches Thursday over the advantages of experience in office versus the ability to serve multiple terms.
 
Record drug shortages across the United States are delaying potentially lifesaving treatments for thousands of patients around the country.
Record drug shortages across the United States are delaying potentially lifesaving treatments for thousands of patients around the country.
 
The rise of electric vehicles could lead to more parking garage collapses like the one earlier this week.
The rise of electric vehicles could lead to more parking garage collapses like the one earlier this week.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased again in April from March’s rate of 3.5% to 3.4% according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate also decreased to 3.4%.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased again in April from March’s rate of 3.5% to 3.4% according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate also decreased to 3.4%.
 
Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday afternoon at a courthouse in Miami to face federal criminal charges in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into his handling of sensitive U.S. government documents.
Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday afternoon at a courthouse in Miami to face federal criminal charges in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into his handling of sensitive U.S. government documents.
 
New Hampshire’s Manchester School District received COVID relief funds to host a youth pride event with a drag performance, a new report found.
New Hampshire’s Manchester School District received COVID relief funds to host a youth pride event with a drag performance, a new report found.
 
China snubbed the Biden administration over the weekend, rejecting a request from the Pentagon for a meeting between the top military officials of Washington and Beijing.
China snubbed the Biden administration over the weekend, rejecting a request from the Pentagon for a meeting between the top military officials of Washington and Beijing.
 
Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will clean up over 300 orphaned oil and gas well sites nationwide
 
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