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Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
 
The N.C. General Assembly's top leaders seek to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new abortion law.
The N.C. General Assembly's top leaders seek to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new abortion law.
 
Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr said he did not appoint a special counsel in the criminal investigation into Joe Biden’s son because that would have given the Biden administration justification to cancel the probe once Biden was sworn in as president.
Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr said he did not appoint a special counsel in the criminal investigation into Joe Biden’s son because that would have given the Biden administration justification to cancel the probe once Biden was sworn in as president.
 
Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville, N.C., has been recognized as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America for 2023 in Newsweek’s annual rankings.
Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville, N.C., has been recognized as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America for 2023 in Newsweek’s annual rankings.
 
The biographer for former President Barack Obama made explosive statements during a lengthy interview published this week by Tablet Magazine.
The biographer for former President Barack Obama made explosive statements during a lengthy interview published this week by Tablet Magazine.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis did not mince words this week while discussing his plans for confronting the deep state should he become the next President of the United States.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis did not mince words this week while discussing his plans for confronting the deep state should he become the next President of the United States.
 
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
 
A 23-year-old woman avoided jail time Wednesday after stabbing her blind date last year in a Las Vegas-area hotel room to get “revenge” for the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
A 23-year-old woman avoided jail time Wednesday after stabbing her blind date last year in a Las Vegas-area hotel room to get “revenge” for the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
 
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
 
Mark Houck, the pro-life activist and father of seven who was prosecuted by the Biden administration over an alleged confrontation outside of an abortion clinic, announced this week that he is running for Congress.
Mark Houck, the pro-life activist and father of seven who was prosecuted by the Biden administration over an alleged confrontation outside of an abortion clinic, announced this week that he is running for Congress.
 
DPI recovered $164,317 of the $165,431 that was sent to the individual, alleging to be the head of the school.
DPI recovered $164,317 of the $165,431 that was sent to the individual, alleging to be the head of the school.
 
Federal prosecutors alerted U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan Friday to a social media post from former President Donald Trump that attorneys claim specifically referenced people involved in his criminal case.
Federal prosecutors alerted U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan Friday to a social media post from former President Donald Trump that attorneys claim specifically referenced people involved in his criminal case.
 
The family of a man who died in an Atlanta jail cell after allegedly being “eaten alive” by bugs has settled their lawsuit against Fulton County for $4 million.
The family of a man who died in an Atlanta jail cell after allegedly being “eaten alive” by bugs has settled their lawsuit against Fulton County for $4 million.
 
A majority of Americans do not want the United States to continue sending aid to Ukraine as its war against Russia nears the year-and-a-half mark, according to a CNN poll released Friday.
A majority of Americans do not want the United States to continue sending aid to Ukraine as its war against Russia nears the year-and-a-half mark, according to a CNN poll released Friday.
 
Planned Parenthood is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block North Carolina's new abortion law from taking effect July 1.
Planned Parenthood is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block North Carolina's new abortion law from taking effect July 1.
 
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to four alleged crimes related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot and 2020 election on Thursday.
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to four alleged crimes related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot and 2020 election on Thursday.
 
The in-person early voting period for September 2023 municipal elections in Charlotte and Sanford begins Thursday, August 24, and ends Saturday, September 9.
The in-person early voting period for September 2023 municipal elections in Charlotte and Sanford begins Thursday, August 24, and ends Saturday, September 9.
 
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) released his third edition of the “Facebook Files,” saying the Biden administration pressured the social media giant to stifle speech the White House didn’t like, including limiting The Daily Wire’s reach on the platform and boosting the reach of legacy media outlets.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) released his third edition of the “Facebook Files,” saying the Biden administration pressured the social media giant to stifle speech the White House didn’t like, including limiting The Daily Wire’s reach on the platform and boosting the reach of legacy media outlets.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House Rules Committee voted in favor of changes to Senate Bill 747, laying a framework for major election law changes in the Tar heel state.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House Rules Committee voted in favor of changes to Senate Bill 747, laying a framework for major election law changes in the Tar heel state.
 
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Friday compelling the entire federal government to focus on addressing “environmental justice.”
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Friday compelling the entire federal government to focus on addressing “environmental justice.”
 
Daily Wire hosts Ben Shapiro and Matt Walsh engaged in an informal debate over the existence of extraterrestrial beings and unidentified flying objects after the U.S. Congress held its first public hearing investigating reported military encounters with alleged crafts of non-human origins
Daily Wire hosts Ben Shapiro and Matt Walsh engaged in an informal debate over the existence of extraterrestrial beings and unidentified flying objects after the U.S. Congress held its first public hearing investigating reported military encounters with alleged crafts of non-human origins
 
An 18-year-old male student at a Wisconsin high school who identifies as female entered the girls’ locker room and began showering naked with four 14-year-old girls, a conservative legal organization said Wednesday.
An 18-year-old male student at a Wisconsin high school who identifies as female entered the girls’ locker room and began showering naked with four 14-year-old girls, a conservative legal organization said Wednesday.
 
A pair of election integrity bills passed Thursday in the North Carolina Senate. S.B. 747, Election Law Changes, and S.B. 749, No Partisan Advantage in Elections, both passed with a vote of 28-19.
A pair of election integrity bills passed Thursday in the North Carolina Senate. S.B. 747, Election Law Changes, and S.B. 749, No Partisan Advantage in Elections, both passed with a vote of 28-19.
 
One of the “Big Three” credit agencies lowered the United States’s rating by a tick on Tuesday, eliciting swift condemnation from Biden administration officials who said they “strongly disagree” with the change.
One of the “Big Three” credit agencies lowered the United States’s rating by a tick on Tuesday, eliciting swift condemnation from Biden administration officials who said they “strongly disagree” with the change.
 
On Wednesday, the Senate Health Care Committee passed House Bill 808 (H.B. 808), which would prohibit medical professionals from performing surgical gender transition procedures, giving puberty-blocking drugs, or giving cross-sex hormones to minors.
On Wednesday, the Senate Health Care Committee passed House Bill 808 (H.B. 808), which would prohibit medical professionals from performing surgical gender transition procedures, giving puberty-blocking drugs, or giving cross-sex hormones to minors.
 
A report about suspected cartel gunmen illegally crossing into the United States and eluding capture over the weekend sparked a fresh wave of condemnation against the Biden administration for its handling of the southern border.
A report about suspected cartel gunmen illegally crossing into the United States and eluding capture over the weekend sparked a fresh wave of condemnation against the Biden administration for its handling of the southern border.
 
Longtime Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer took questions from the House Oversight Committee on Monday — and just when he began to fill in the details tying President Joe Biden to his son’s questionable dealings with foreign business partners, a new hero stood up to protect the president.
Longtime Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer took questions from the House Oversight Committee on Monday — and just when he began to fill in the details tying President Joe Biden to his son’s questionable dealings with foreign business partners, a new hero stood up to protect the president.
 
In a new piece in the Daily Mail, the well-known science writer explains why he’ll be buying a new gas powered car before the UK’s electric vehicle mandate goes into effect in 2030.
In a new piece in the Daily Mail, the well-known science writer explains why he’ll be buying a new gas powered car before the UK’s electric vehicle mandate goes into effect in 2030.
 
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a bill on Tuesday to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) over concerns it’s using taxpayer dollars to spread “wokeism” abroad.
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a bill on Tuesday to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) over concerns it’s using taxpayer dollars to spread “wokeism” abroad.
 
The GOP-led House Oversight Committee delivered a combative response to a Democrat who demanded the release of a transcript from an interview with a former business partner of Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden.
The GOP-led House Oversight Committee delivered a combative response to a Democrat who demanded the release of a transcript from an interview with a former business partner of Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden.
 
A group that provides education and training standards for N.C. sheriffs is challenging the recertification of a fired state trooper. The group is asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take its case.
A group that provides education and training standards for N.C. sheriffs is challenging the recertification of a fired state trooper. The group is asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take its case.
 
X Corp. accused a non-profit organization and its backers in a lawsuit filed Monday of unlawfully accessing private data and choosing specific posts to show a rise in hate speech on the social media platform under Elon Musk’s ownership.
X Corp. accused a non-profit organization and its backers in a lawsuit filed Monday of unlawfully accessing private data and choosing specific posts to show a rise in hate speech on the social media platform under Elon Musk’s ownership.
 
North Carolina is making it easier for aspiring and current early childhood teachers to get classroom experience and college credit to meet the state’s growing child care needs.
North Carolina is making it easier for aspiring and current early childhood teachers to get classroom experience and college credit to meet the state’s growing child care needs.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said this week that as president he will work to end illegal immigration and will seek to limit legal migration into the U.S.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said this week that as president he will work to end illegal immigration and will seek to limit legal migration into the U.S.
 
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