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

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New state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, in one of her final acts as a state Appeals Court judge, wrote a unanimous opinion favoring WBTV in a public records dispute with the city of Charlotte.
New state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, in one of her final acts as a state Appeals Court judge, wrote a unanimous opinion favoring WBTV in a public records dispute with the city of Charlotte.
 
The head of the Israel Security Agency, commonly referred to as “Shin Bet,” said in a recording that was leaked to Israeli media that the agency is going to hunt down and kill all Hamas officials, including top officials hiding on foreign soil.
The head of the Israel Security Agency, commonly referred to as “Shin Bet,” said in a recording that was leaked to Israeli media that the agency is going to hunt down and kill all Hamas officials, including top officials hiding on foreign soil.
 
National Security Council Coordinator For Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Sunday that despite criticism Israel has taken over how it has conducted its war against Hamas, the country does significantly more than most countries to prevent the loss of civilian life.
National Security Council Coordinator For Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Sunday that despite criticism Israel has taken over how it has conducted its war against Hamas, the country does significantly more than most countries to prevent the loss of civilian life.
 
Former mobster Salvatore “Sammy The Bull” Gravano called the latest allegations against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden “mind-blowing,” saying that even the mafiosos he used to run with were “choirboys” in comparison.
Former mobster Salvatore “Sammy The Bull” Gravano called the latest allegations against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden “mind-blowing,” saying that even the mafiosos he used to run with were “choirboys” in comparison.
 
A subpoena request filed in Congress to grant lawmakers access to the flight logs connected to deceased financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was allegedly blocked last week by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).
A subpoena request filed in Congress to grant lawmakers access to the flight logs connected to deceased financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was allegedly blocked last week by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).
 
The Islamic Republic of Iran was behind a series of terrorist attacks on commercial cargo ships in the Red Sea on Sunday, the U.S. Military said in a statement.
The Islamic Republic of Iran was behind a series of terrorist attacks on commercial cargo ships in the Red Sea on Sunday, the U.S. Military said in a statement.
 
Retired Air Force Maj. David Grusch, a former U.S. intelligence and military official who claims the government is covering up a UFO retrieval program, said he gained “firsthand access” to information that he cannot discuss publicly.
Retired Air Force Maj. David Grusch, a former U.S. intelligence and military official who claims the government is covering up a UFO retrieval program, said he gained “firsthand access” to information that he cannot discuss publicly.
 
A federal judge has denied voter ID critics' request to reopen discovery in their federal lawsuit. Discovery originally ended in 2020.
A federal judge has denied voter ID critics' request to reopen discovery in their federal lawsuit. Discovery originally ended in 2020.
 
The “democracy is on the ballot” line is a weak argument to use against former President Donald Trump, according to a former top GOP official who served in his administration.
The “democracy is on the ballot” line is a weak argument to use against former President Donald Trump, according to a former top GOP official who served in his administration.
 
State legislative leaders warned a federal judge this week that opponents of the state's new abortion law are trying to "circumvent" a US Supreme Court decision.
State legislative leaders warned a federal judge this week that opponents of the state's new abortion law are trying to "circumvent" a US Supreme Court decision.
 
Finally. The Republican conference budget proposal was finally released earlier today. I’m sure readers are aware of the infighting among Republican lawmakers regarding casino legislation and Medicaid expansion.
Finally. The Republican conference budget proposal was finally released earlier today. I’m sure readers are aware of the infighting among Republican lawmakers regarding casino legislation and Medicaid expansion.
 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) dismissed Hunter Biden‘s offer to publicly testify as part of the corruption-focused impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, instead of complying with a subpoena for a deposition.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) dismissed Hunter Biden‘s offer to publicly testify as part of the corruption-focused impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, instead of complying with a subpoena for a deposition.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slammed NBC News host Kristen Welker during an interview on Sunday after she repeatedly tried to get him to referee remarks made by former President Donald Trump.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slammed NBC News host Kristen Welker during an interview on Sunday after she repeatedly tried to get him to referee remarks made by former President Donald Trump.
 
“North Carolina’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well,” North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall told Council of State members at their monthly meeting on Tuesday.
“North Carolina’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well,” North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall told Council of State members at their monthly meeting on Tuesday.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
 
"...the thing that you see at the end of the movie was actually happening right in front of us -- we were just capturing it with cameras."
"...the thing that you see at the end of the movie was actually happening right in front of us -- we were just capturing it with cameras."
 
A top Hamas official suggested during an interview with Lebanese media this week that a terrorist attack larger than Hamas’ October 7 massacre was in the works and would happen in the not so distant future.
A top Hamas official suggested during an interview with Lebanese media this week that a terrorist attack larger than Hamas’ October 7 massacre was in the works and would happen in the not so distant future.
 
Please find attached an updated candidate list for 2024 that includes Beaufort County Candidates and those who filed outside of our office.
Please find attached an updated candidate list for 2024 that includes Beaufort County Candidates and those who filed outside of our office.
 
The Biden administration announced new rules for the oil and gas industry Saturday, requiring it to cut methane emissions by nearly 80% through 2038.
The Biden administration announced new rules for the oil and gas industry Saturday, requiring it to cut methane emissions by nearly 80% through 2038.
 
In a Tuesday House committee, Rep. Jeff Zenger, R-Forsyth, questioned whether college students, particularly Appalachian State University students, who are still registered as “dependents” on their parents’ taxes, should be able to vote in their college town.
In a Tuesday House committee, Rep. Jeff Zenger, R-Forsyth, questioned whether college students, particularly Appalachian State University students, who are still registered as “dependents” on their parents’ taxes, should be able to vote in their college town.
 
A former FBI informant who is one of Derek Chauvin’s fellow inmates was charged by federal prosecutors Friday with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing Chauvin in the name of Black Lives Matter.
A former FBI informant who is one of Derek Chauvin’s fellow inmates was charged by federal prosecutors Friday with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing Chauvin in the name of Black Lives Matter.
 
The Arkansas Senate advanced a bill on Tuesday that would designate drag shows as “adult-oriented businesses” to protect children and block minors from attending.
The Arkansas Senate advanced a bill on Tuesday that would designate drag shows as “adult-oriented businesses” to protect children and block minors from attending.
 
One of the biggest champions of UFO transparency in Congress has reservations about the much-hyped disclosure legislation from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that is now being considered as part of the conference process
One of the biggest champions of UFO transparency in Congress has reservations about the much-hyped disclosure legislation from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that is now being considered as part of the conference process
 
A group of GOP senators is pushing President Joe Biden to ban travel from China over the appearance of a new respiratory illness.
A group of GOP senators is pushing President Joe Biden to ban travel from China over the appearance of a new respiratory illness.
 
One day after he was officially replaced as an associate justice on the state Supreme Court, Michael Morgan announced Tuesday that he will seek the Democrat nomination for governor in 2024.
One day after he was officially replaced as an associate justice on the state Supreme Court, Michael Morgan announced Tuesday that he will seek the Democrat nomination for governor in 2024.
 
Roughly 3 out of every 4 Jewish college student report they have either experienced anti-Semitism or seen others victimized by it on their campus since the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel.
Roughly 3 out of every 4 Jewish college student report they have either experienced anti-Semitism or seen others victimized by it on their campus since the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel.
 
Just days after dropping a viral trailer for its first feature-length comedy, “Lady Ballers,” the Daily Wire announced its first animated scripted series, “Mr. Birchum,” created by comedian Adam Carolla.
Just days after dropping a viral trailer for its first feature-length comedy, “Lady Ballers,” the Daily Wire announced its first animated scripted series, “Mr. Birchum,” created by comedian Adam Carolla.
 
Former congressional candidate, Pastor Mark Harris, a Republican, announced Tuesday morning that he will make a third try for Congress, despite the controversial 2018 election that saw Harris’ victory overturned due to allegations of ballot fraud.
Former congressional candidate, Pastor Mark Harris, a Republican, announced Tuesday morning that he will make a third try for Congress, despite the controversial 2018 election that saw Harris’ victory overturned due to allegations of ballot fraud.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received strong praise online from many prominent conservative commentators following his debate performance against California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received strong praise online from many prominent conservative commentators following his debate performance against California Governor Gavin Newsom.
 
Six Nevada Republicans were indicted by a grand jury in the state on Wednesday for their alleged roles in an “alternate elector” scheme that declared that former President Donald Trump won the state in 2020.
Six Nevada Republicans were indicted by a grand jury in the state on Wednesday for their alleged roles in an “alternate elector” scheme that declared that former President Donald Trump won the state in 2020.
 
Hamas terrorists violated on Friday the temporary ceasefire agreement that was in effect with Israel that had allowed hostages to be returned to Israel in exchange for Israel releasing convicted Palestinian criminals.
Hamas terrorists violated on Friday the temporary ceasefire agreement that was in effect with Israel that had allowed hostages to be returned to Israel in exchange for Israel releasing convicted Palestinian criminals.
 
Retired Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Sandra Day O’Connor passed away on Friday morning. She was 93 years old.
Retired Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Sandra Day O’Connor passed away on Friday morning. She was 93 years old.
 
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