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Concerning public servants: The good, the bad, the dishonest.

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"This is not just 1,300 jobs; this is our blue-collar identity." said Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers.
"This is not just 1,300 jobs; this is our blue-collar identity." said Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers.
 
Happy Women’s History Month! With just eight days to go in March, men have dominated the month meant to celebrate the fairer sex around the globe.
Happy Women’s History Month! With just eight days to go in March, men have dominated the month meant to celebrate the fairer sex around the globe.
 
A new CNN poll found that more than half of all Americans approve of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision to indict former President Donald Trump — despite the fact that no one surveyed knew the contents of the still-sealed indictment when they answered questions about it.
A new CNN poll found that more than half of all Americans approve of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision to indict former President Donald Trump — despite the fact that no one surveyed knew the contents of the still-sealed indictment when they answered questions about it.
 
Joe Scarborough is right: The walls really are closing in in the Donald Trump hush-money case.
Joe Scarborough is right: The walls really are closing in in the Donald Trump hush-money case.
 
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) defended social media platform TikTok as lawmakers debate a possible nationwide ban of the app.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) defended social media platform TikTok as lawmakers debate a possible nationwide ban of the app.
 
Republicans moved a bill through the House Education Committee on March 14 that would prohibit the teaching of Critical Race Theory in North Carolina public school classrooms.
Republicans moved a bill through the House Education Committee on March 14 that would prohibit the teaching of Critical Race Theory in North Carolina public school classrooms.
 
Newly uncovered evidence shows that the walls of Jericho crumbled to the ground right after Joshua finished playing an absolutely boss saxophone solo.
Newly uncovered evidence shows that the walls of Jericho crumbled to the ground right after Joshua finished playing an absolutely boss saxophone solo.
 
A loophole in North Carolina law allows ballots from unverified registrations to be counted
A loophole in North Carolina law allows ballots from unverified registrations to be counted
 
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that an attorney for former President Donald Trump must testify and turn over records on Trump in the federal criminal investigation into the former president’s handling of U.S. government records after he left office.
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that an attorney for former President Donald Trump must testify and turn over records on Trump in the federal criminal investigation into the former president’s handling of U.S. government records after he left office.
 
The Commerce Department moved to prevent funds allocated by the CHIPS and Science Act from helping with the development of semiconductors in adversarial nations.
The Commerce Department moved to prevent funds allocated by the CHIPS and Science Act from helping with the development of semiconductors in adversarial nations.
 
Federal law enforcement had “no legitimate basis” for a Biden administration directive to tackle school board-related threats, according to a GOP-led “weaponization” panel.
Federal law enforcement had “no legitimate basis” for a Biden administration directive to tackle school board-related threats, according to a GOP-led “weaponization” panel.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order at a press conference Tuesday creating the Office of Violence Prevention in the Department of Public Safety, the first of its kind in the South.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order at a press conference Tuesday creating the Office of Violence Prevention in the Department of Public Safety, the first of its kind in the South.
 
John Kirby took a fair amount of backlash after he declared on Tuesday that LGBTQ rights were a “core part” of American foreign policy.
John Kirby took a fair amount of backlash after he declared on Tuesday that LGBTQ rights were a “core part” of American foreign policy.
 
Several Defense Department doctors defended sex-change procedures for minors and took aim at Republican-led states who have banned the life-altering procedures for children in a major medical journal.
Several Defense Department doctors defended sex-change procedures for minors and took aim at Republican-led states who have banned the life-altering procedures for children in a major medical journal.
 
The grand jury indictment against former President Donald Trump was unsealed in a Manhattan court Tuesday afternoon as the former president sat in the room while under arrest.
The grand jury indictment against former President Donald Trump was unsealed in a Manhattan court Tuesday afternoon as the former president sat in the room while under arrest.
 
A bill that won approval by the House Education Committee on March 14 would give North Carolina public school districts more leeway in creating disciplinary policies in classrooms.
A bill that won approval by the House Education Committee on March 14 would give North Carolina public school districts more leeway in creating disciplinary policies in classrooms.
 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s possible criminal case against former President Donald Trump may have derailed this week, according to Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s possible criminal case against former President Donald Trump may have derailed this week, according to Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz.
 
Former President Donald Trump was arrested on Tuesday after surrendering himself to the Manhattan district attorney's office to face dozens of felony charges.
Former President Donald Trump was arrested on Tuesday after surrendering himself to the Manhattan district attorney's office to face dozens of felony charges.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court heard fresh arguments in the Harper v. Hall redistricting case Tuesday. The court, with a new 5-2 Republican majority, could reverse a December decision from the old court's 4-3 Democratic majority.
The N.C. Supreme Court heard fresh arguments in the Harper v. Hall redistricting case Tuesday. The court, with a new 5-2 Republican majority, could reverse a December decision from the old court's 4-3 Democratic majority.
 
A five-year-old letter surfaced Wednesday that appeared to show President Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen lied to investigators about a hush money payment made during the 2016 presidential election.
A five-year-old letter surfaced Wednesday that appeared to show President Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen lied to investigators about a hush money payment made during the 2016 presidential election.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a bill on Tuesday that would prevent the Federal Reserve and the Biden administration from establishing a central bank digital currency.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a bill on Tuesday that would prevent the Federal Reserve and the Biden administration from establishing a central bank digital currency.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill that would prohibit local governments from blocking consumers from certain types of energy sources, by a vote of 76-38.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill that would prohibit local governments from blocking consumers from certain types of energy sources, by a vote of 76-38.
 
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on charges relating to his alleged role in paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on charges relating to his alleged role in paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
 
The Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed yet another government informant, according to an attorney for one of the Proud Boys facing a seditious conspiracy case tied to January 6.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed yet another government informant, according to an attorney for one of the Proud Boys facing a seditious conspiracy case tied to January 6.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, today released the North Carolina School Behavioral Health Action Plan
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, today released the North Carolina School Behavioral Health Action Plan
 
H.B. 130 passes the N.C. House, now in the N.C. Senate
 
After this report was published, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed Howell’s order temporarily on Tuesday night and ordered a rapid series of filings with deadlines that must be met by Trump’s team within a matter of hours, Politico reported.
After this report was published, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed Howell’s order temporarily on Tuesday night and ordered a rapid series of filings with deadlines that must be met by Trump’s team within a matter of hours, Politico reported.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent executive order to remove the college degree requirement for most state jobs comes at a time when recruitment for some state offices is desperately low.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent executive order to remove the college degree requirement for most state jobs comes at a time when recruitment for some state offices is desperately low.
 
Nearly half a million students in Los Angeles missed school Tuesday after tens of thousands of workers employed with the second-largest district in the nation walked off the job, beginning a three-day strike demanding higher wages to afford Southern California living.
Nearly half a million students in Los Angeles missed school Tuesday after tens of thousands of workers employed with the second-largest district in the nation walked off the job, beginning a three-day strike demanding higher wages to afford Southern California living.
 
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and former Senator Al Franken (D-MN) made a bet on the winner of the 2024 Presidential election.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and former Senator Al Franken (D-MN) made a bet on the winner of the 2024 Presidential election.
 
A federal judge in Tennessee blocked a law on Friday that was intended to protect children from being exposed to “adult cabaret” performances, including sexually explicit drag shows.
A federal judge in Tennessee blocked a law on Friday that was intended to protect children from being exposed to “adult cabaret” performances, including sexually explicit drag shows.
 
The full N.C. Supreme Court has agreed that Justice Phil Berger Jr. can participate in the rehearing of the Holmes v. Moore voter identification case.
The full N.C. Supreme Court has agreed that Justice Phil Berger Jr. can participate in the rehearing of the Holmes v. Moore voter identification case.
 
It would appear the end of the world has been postponed long enough for former child environmental star Greta Thunberg to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Helsinki.
It would appear the end of the world has been postponed long enough for former child environmental star Greta Thunberg to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Helsinki.
 
On Tuesday, the Senate passed House Bill 76 (H.B. 76), legislation that will expand Medicaid by a vote of 43-2. The bill will be voted on one more time before heading to the state House for concurrence.
On Tuesday, the Senate passed House Bill 76 (H.B. 76), legislation that will expand Medicaid by a vote of 43-2. The bill will be voted on one more time before heading to the state House for concurrence.
 
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