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Effective Tuesday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will temporarily assume leadership of child welfare services at the Nash County Department of Social Services, as authorized under state law.
Effective Tuesday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will temporarily assume leadership of child welfare services at the Nash County Department of Social Services, as authorized under state law.
 
On Tuesday, Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of 61 alleged “militant anarchists” under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
On Tuesday, Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of 61 alleged “militant anarchists” under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
 
U.S. official negotiating nuclear deal professed loyalty to Iran in email to Foreign Minister
 
Two bills involving child care were among eleven signed into law Monday by Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper.
Two bills involving child care were among eleven signed into law Monday by Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday that North Korea would face consequences if it supplies Russia with weapons amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday that North Korea would face consequences if it supplies Russia with weapons amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
 
Raleigh, N.C. — National Voter Registration Day – when election officials across the United States remind eligible individuals of the importance of registering to vote and voting – is Tuesday, September 19.
Raleigh, N.C. — National Voter Registration Day – when election officials across the United States remind eligible individuals of the importance of registering to vote and voting – is Tuesday, September 19.
 
President Joe Biden will mask up in certain situations and socially distance himself after first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID, the White House announced Tuesday.
President Joe Biden will mask up in certain situations and socially distance himself after first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID, the White House announced Tuesday.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against an immigrant student at N.C. State University who sued ExxonMobil. Aldo De Leon Resendiz claimed "alienage discrimination."
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against an immigrant student at N.C. State University who sued ExxonMobil. Aldo De Leon Resendiz claimed "alienage discrimination."
 
A small group of House conservatives helped defeat a vote on a rule governing debate for a defense spending bill on Tuesday.
A small group of House conservatives helped defeat a vote on a rule governing debate for a defense spending bill on Tuesday.
 
A Tennessean who conducted a daring helicopter rescue during the Vietnam War will be awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday, more than 50 years after his heroic actions.
A Tennessean who conducted a daring helicopter rescue during the Vietnam War will be awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday, more than 50 years after his heroic actions.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision holding that the State of Colorado may not force a website developer to create websites for same-sex weddings
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision holding that the State of Colorado may not force a website developer to create websites for same-sex weddings
 
General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, insisted that he was not sure what the word “woke” means.
General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, insisted that he was not sure what the word “woke” means.
 
On Friday, both chambers of the state legislature sent House Bill 259, the state budget, to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk for his signature.
On Friday, both chambers of the state legislature sent House Bill 259, the state budget, to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk for his signature.
 
America’s gross national debt surpassed $33 trillion for the first time in U.S. history on Monday as Washington, D.C., faces a potential government shutdown over federal spending.
America’s gross national debt surpassed $33 trillion for the first time in U.S. history on Monday as Washington, D.C., faces a potential government shutdown over federal spending.
 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) does not appear to have endured a stroke or have a seizure disorder, the attending physician of the U.S. Congress said in a new update on Tuesday after the lawmaker’s second freeze-up last week.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) does not appear to have endured a stroke or have a seizure disorder, the attending physician of the U.S. Congress said in a new update on Tuesday after the lawmaker’s second freeze-up last week.
 
I have watched from afar, and, on occasion, have interacted with the banality that is at the core of the clichéd existence of the recent and typical co-called "Social Justice Warrior."
I have watched from afar, and, on occasion, have interacted with the banality that is at the core of the clichéd existence of the recent and typical co-called "Social Justice Warrior."
 
Democrats have rallied to Susanna Gibson's side, saying there was nothing illegal about her 'sex work.' A reading of the Virginia criminal code suggests otherwise.
Democrats have rallied to Susanna Gibson's side, saying there was nothing illegal about her 'sex work.' A reading of the Virginia criminal code suggests otherwise.
 
The US Supreme Court's affirmative action decision made an exception for military service academies, due to the military’s “potentially distinct interests that military academies may present."
The US Supreme Court's affirmative action decision made an exception for military service academies, due to the military’s “potentially distinct interests that military academies may present."
 
The Democratic senator who suggested that the federal government not investigate who leaked Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is now pressuring Chief Justice John Roberts with an ethics complaint targeting Alito
The Democratic senator who suggested that the federal government not investigate who leaked Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is now pressuring Chief Justice John Roberts with an ethics complaint targeting Alito
 
A panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a lawsuit from several doctors challenging the Food and Drug Administration over its messaging on ivermectin can move forward after a federal judge had blocked the suit.
A panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a lawsuit from several doctors challenging the Food and Drug Administration over its messaging on ivermectin can move forward after a federal judge had blocked the suit.
 
A recent Matt Walsh appearance at New Mexico State University upset two New Mexico state senators so much that they are now asking the university to address the “policies” that allowed Walsh to speak on campus.
A recent Matt Walsh appearance at New Mexico State University upset two New Mexico state senators so much that they are now asking the university to address the “policies” that allowed Walsh to speak on campus.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy slammed CNN while speaking with reporters on Monday after the left-wing network said claims that the U.S. border was open was a “talking point.”
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy slammed CNN while speaking with reporters on Monday after the left-wing network said claims that the U.S. border was open was a “talking point.”
 
Former President Donald Trump called on all Senate Democrats to resign following the federal indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) last week, claiming that they all knew about the alleged bribes he took.
Former President Donald Trump called on all Senate Democrats to resign following the federal indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) last week, claiming that they all knew about the alleged bribes he took.
 
September is National Food Safety Education Month and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is raising awareness about common foodborne illnesses and steps you can take to prevent them.
September is National Food Safety Education Month and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is raising awareness about common foodborne illnesses and steps you can take to prevent them.
 
The White House has been staffing up in preparation for a possible impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden over allegations of corruption.
The White House has been staffing up in preparation for a possible impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden over allegations of corruption.
 
The House nixed plans for more votes this week after GOP leadership failed to advance a defense spending bill a second time as the government heads toward a possible shutdown in nine days.
The House nixed plans for more votes this week after GOP leadership failed to advance a defense spending bill a second time as the government heads toward a possible shutdown in nine days.
 
President Volodymyr Zelensky must have an inkling that his unlimited check could soon be running out because the Ukrainian president is trying out a new sales pitch to world leaders: We need to defeat Russia, or evil dictators will “weaponize” the damaging effects of climate change.
President Volodymyr Zelensky must have an inkling that his unlimited check could soon be running out because the Ukrainian president is trying out a new sales pitch to world leaders: We need to defeat Russia, or evil dictators will “weaponize” the damaging effects of climate change.
 
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
 
Cooper now has 13 vetoes this session. Eight have been overridden by the legislature. Two more are scheduled for override votes on Wednesday.
Cooper now has 13 vetoes this session. Eight have been overridden by the legislature. Two more are scheduled for override votes on Wednesday.
 
Today, the N.C. House voted to override six more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in women’s sports
Today, the N.C. House voted to override six more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in women’s sports
 
Experts say growing community of illegal immigrants in Texas development invites cartel activity, is a national security issue
Experts say growing community of illegal immigrants in Texas development invites cartel activity, is a national security issue
 
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