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Chief Justice Roberts supported the request of 19 governors to extend COVID-era
 
The latest Twitter Files release shows that the Biden administration pressed the social media platform to suppress alleged COVID “disinformation” while promoting the White House’s preferred messaging.
The latest Twitter Files release shows that the Biden administration pressed the social media platform to suppress alleged COVID “disinformation” while promoting the White House’s preferred messaging.
 
As a massive cold front sweeps through the country, can green energy really keep us warm?
 
More than 50 people are dead nationwide following extreme winter weather and low temperatures across the United States.
More than 50 people are dead nationwide following extreme winter weather and low temperatures across the United States.
 
Two Years from Now, in 2025, the New Contract with Aetna Will Bring Lower Costs, Transparency, and Generate $140 Million in Administrative Savings
Two Years from Now, in 2025, the New Contract with Aetna Will Bring Lower Costs, Transparency, and Generate $140 Million in Administrative Savings
 
The late United State Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was justifiably famous for his sharp dissents.
The late United State Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was justifiably famous for his sharp dissents.
 
As applicant pools get smaller, colleges will have to work hard to maintain standards.
As applicant pools get smaller, colleges will have to work hard to maintain standards.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court spent nearly three hours dissecting arguments in North Carolina's Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case.
The U.S. Supreme Court spent nearly three hours dissecting arguments in North Carolina's Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case.
 
Here are the Woodshed quick takes immediately following the oral arguments. In-depth coverage from Carolina Journal will follow. This post will also be updated.
Here are the Woodshed quick takes immediately following the oral arguments. In-depth coverage from Carolina Journal will follow. This post will also be updated.
 
Effective January 1, 2023, the contribution limit for North Carolina candidates and political committees increased by $800 per election, from $5,600 to $6,400.
Effective January 1, 2023, the contribution limit for North Carolina candidates and political committees increased by $800 per election, from $5,600 to $6,400.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against the town of Blowing Rock in a short-term rental dispute.
The N.C. Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against the town of Blowing Rock in a short-term rental dispute.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has announced that he will appoint progressive attorney Allison Riggs to the North Carolina Court of Appeal. Riggs will complete the term of Richard Dietz, who won election to the North Carolina Supreme Court last November as part of a Republican sweep of statewide judicial elections
Gov. Roy Cooper has announced that he will appoint progressive attorney Allison Riggs to the North Carolina Court of Appeal. Riggs will complete the term of Richard Dietz, who won election to the North Carolina Supreme Court last November as part of a Republican sweep of statewide judicial elections
 
Federal Appeals Court judges raised questions about a state criminal libel law that could be used against N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
Federal Appeals Court judges raised questions about a state criminal libel law that could be used against N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein.
 
GOP officials have insisted in court filings that they did not break any laws and signed certificates declaring themselves as Trump electors to pave the way for Trump had legal challenges in Georgia managed to overturn the results.
GOP officials have insisted in court filings that they did not break any laws and signed certificates declaring themselves as Trump electors to pave the way for Trump had legal challenges in Georgia managed to overturn the results.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected a drug defendant's argument that hemp legalization in North Carolina should lead judges to throw out his conviction.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected a drug defendant's argument that hemp legalization in North Carolina should lead judges to throw out his conviction.
 
A unanimous 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling favoring Durham Public Schools. The case involved one student's complaint about special-needs services.
A unanimous 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling favoring Durham Public Schools. The case involved one student's complaint about special-needs services.
 
Former N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg could face a new trial on federal bribery and fraud charges as early as March.
Former N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg could face a new trial on federal bribery and fraud charges as early as March.
 
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined the case of widespread power outages across Moore County over the weekend.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined the case of widespread power outages across Moore County over the weekend.
 
The Moore County Sheriff’s office held a press conference Sunday afternoon to update the public on widespread power outages this weekend impacting 40,000 homes and businesses across the sandhills region of central North Carolina.
The Moore County Sheriff’s office held a press conference Sunday afternoon to update the public on widespread power outages this weekend impacting 40,000 homes and businesses across the sandhills region of central North Carolina.
 
Suddenly, 49 men, women, and children appeared on the island. None of these liberals had ever seen anything like it — perhaps because they are on a literal island secluded from the Democrat policies causing the flood of illegal aliens.
Suddenly, 49 men, women, and children appeared on the island. None of these liberals had ever seen anything like it — perhaps because they are on a literal island secluded from the Democrat policies causing the flood of illegal aliens.
 
Scientists from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Calif. produced net energy gain
 
North Carolina carries on a tradition with the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a red spruce named "Ruby," chosen from North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest.
North Carolina carries on a tradition with the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a red spruce named "Ruby," chosen from North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest.
 
The First Family is celebrating their second Christmas in the White House. This year's theme, "American Treasures" honors the unique heritage of America.
The First Family is celebrating their second Christmas in the White House. This year's theme, "American Treasures" honors the unique heritage of America.
 
COVID-19 and resulting restrictions didn’t just hit schools and businesses; many churches have been devastated by plummeting attendance and donations.
COVID-19 and resulting restrictions didn’t just hit schools and businesses; many churches have been devastated by plummeting attendance and donations.
 
ADF attorneys represent NC House Speaker, Senate President Pro Tempore; Planned Parenthood dismisses lawsuit challenging state pro-life laws
ADF attorneys represent NC House Speaker, Senate President Pro Tempore; Planned Parenthood dismisses lawsuit challenging state pro-life laws
 
The attack on the Moore County substation that left over 45,000 homes and businesses without powers for days was one in a recent string of such attacks. Worse, such attacks have increased tremendously just this year alone.
The attack on the Moore County substation that left over 45,000 homes and businesses without powers for days was one in a recent string of such attacks. Worse, such attacks have increased tremendously just this year alone.
 
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2022 general election in North Carolina. The certification means that the board members are confident that the votes cast on Nov. 8 have been counted and tabulated correctly.
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2022 general election in North Carolina. The certification means that the board members are confident that the votes cast on Nov. 8 have been counted and tabulated correctly.
 
The U.S. Constitution grants state legislatures the power to regulate congressional redistricting
The U.S. Constitution grants state legislatures the power to regulate congressional redistricting
 
72% of voters believe “improving K-12 education" should be a top priority for lawmakers
72% of voters believe “improving K-12 education" should be a top priority for lawmakers
 
On Monday, the N.C. Senate Senate Republican Caucus elected its leadership team, keeping Sen. Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, in the role of Senate president pro tempore, frequently simplified to Senate leader.
On Monday, the N.C. Senate Senate Republican Caucus elected its leadership team, keeping Sen. Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, in the role of Senate president pro tempore, frequently simplified to Senate leader.
 
The FBI is warning the public to beware of an increase in financial sextortion schemes targeting children under 18.
The FBI is warning the public to beware of an increase in financial sextortion schemes targeting children under 18.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed members to his Governor’s Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina.
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed members to his Governor’s Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina.
 
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