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“Passion of the Christ” actor Jim Caviezel had some strong words for what he describes as “weak” Christians.
“Passion of the Christ” actor Jim Caviezel had some strong words for what he describes as “weak” Christians.
 
Entrepreneur and 2024 Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced on Wednesday that he would be committing $250,000 in scholarship funds to revive patriotism among younger Americans.
Entrepreneur and 2024 Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced on Wednesday that he would be committing $250,000 in scholarship funds to revive patriotism among younger Americans.
 
On Tuesday, North Carolina Senate committee members voted to advance a bill legalizing sports betting in the state. It is calendared for the Senate floor session scheduled to gavel in at 9:30 Wednesday morning.
On Tuesday, North Carolina Senate committee members voted to advance a bill legalizing sports betting in the state. It is calendared for the Senate floor session scheduled to gavel in at 9:30 Wednesday morning.
 
In 2015, then-17-year-old Rudolph “Rudy” Farias was reported missing by his mother after he took his dogs for a walk and never returned. On June 29, 2023, Farias was found sleeping in front of a church and returned to his family.
In 2015, then-17-year-old Rudolph “Rudy” Farias was reported missing by his mother after he took his dogs for a walk and never returned. On June 29, 2023, Farias was found sleeping in front of a church and returned to his family.
 
Having reported, discussed and written about North Carolina for 58 years I increasingly find myself responding to happenings by asking the question, “What’s your end game? What are you trying to accomplish?
Having reported, discussed and written about North Carolina for 58 years I increasingly find myself responding to happenings by asking the question, “What’s your end game? What are you trying to accomplish?
 
Hunter Biden will plead guilty to two tax crimes and admit the facts of a gun charge in a plea deal with federal prosecutors, according to a new report.
Hunter Biden will plead guilty to two tax crimes and admit the facts of a gun charge in a plea deal with federal prosecutors, according to a new report.
 
During a public Zoom call with U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky emphatically claimed, "The Russians blew up our dam," while still holding a detonation plunger thingy commonly seen in cartoons when things blow up.
During a public Zoom call with U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky emphatically claimed, "The Russians blew up our dam," while still holding a detonation plunger thingy commonly seen in cartoons when things blow up.
 
Iran attempted to seize two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, firing shots at one of them before the U.S. Navy responded and forced Iran’s vessels to back off.
Iran attempted to seize two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, firing shots at one of them before the U.S. Navy responded and forced Iran’s vessels to back off.
 
Professional Sports Organizations, Legislators and Advocates Join Governor for Historic Bill Signing
Professional Sports Organizations, Legislators and Advocates Join Governor for Historic Bill Signing
 
Communist China announced this week new plans to restrict the export of two minerals critical to the production of electric vehicles, solar panels, military hardware, and more.
Communist China announced this week new plans to restrict the export of two minerals critical to the production of electric vehicles, solar panels, military hardware, and more.
 
More want employers to steer clear of political controversies.
 
The gunman charged with killing five men and injuring two children in Philadelphia Monday night has reportedly been identified as a cross-dressing Black Lives Matter supporter.
The gunman charged with killing five men and injuring two children in Philadelphia Monday night has reportedly been identified as a cross-dressing Black Lives Matter supporter.
 
Universal Studios has scored a major coup, announcing today that they have closed a deal for Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks to play the role of Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks in a biographical film about the life of Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks.
Universal Studios has scored a major coup, announcing today that they have closed a deal for Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks to play the role of Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks in a biographical film about the life of Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks.
 
President Joe Biden vowed last week that his Department of Education was primed to attack unfair college admissions practices that favored “legacy” students and those who came from wealthy or powerful families
President Joe Biden vowed last week that his Department of Education was primed to attack unfair college admissions practices that favored “legacy” students and those who came from wealthy or powerful families
 
Former President Donald Trump pushed back on claims that he rips on a lot of top people who he hired in his administration by saying that for every one bad example there is, there are ten good examples.
Former President Donald Trump pushed back on claims that he rips on a lot of top people who he hired in his administration by saying that for every one bad example there is, there are ten good examples.
 
John Locke Foundation President Donald Bryson discusses new Civitas Poll results focusing on North Carolina’s 2024 governor’s race.
John Locke Foundation President Donald Bryson discusses new Civitas Poll results focusing on North Carolina’s 2024 governor’s race.
 
Podcast giant Joe Rogan slammed corporations and different organizations pushing transgender ideology onto the entire country.
Podcast giant Joe Rogan slammed corporations and different organizations pushing transgender ideology onto the entire country.
 
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day to honor the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. The Governor signed the proclamation at a Juneteenth event at the NC Museum of History last week.
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day to honor the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. The Governor signed the proclamation at a Juneteenth event at the NC Museum of History last week.
 
Former President Donald Trump said during an interview this week that his family will not play any role in his administration if he becomes the Republican Party nominee and wins the 2024 general election.
Former President Donald Trump said during an interview this week that his family will not play any role in his administration if he becomes the Republican Party nominee and wins the 2024 general election.
 
Interstellar peace talks broke down Wednesday after Pentagon officials were unable to adequately explain the intricacies of all 437 Earth genders to aliens from outer space.
Interstellar peace talks broke down Wednesday after Pentagon officials were unable to adequately explain the intricacies of all 437 Earth genders to aliens from outer space.
 
A federal judge issued an injunction on Tuesday that bans numerous top Biden administration officials and agencies from communicating and meeting with social media companies.
A federal judge issued an injunction on Tuesday that bans numerous top Biden administration officials and agencies from communicating and meeting with social media companies.
 
The Conservative Club will meet Thursday July 20 at 6:00 PM at King Chicken Restaurant in Washington.
The Conservative Club will meet Thursday July 20 at 6:00 PM at King Chicken Restaurant in Washington.
 
Fox News anchor Bret Baier grilled former President Donald Trump in an interview that aired this week when the former president claimed that he won the last presidential election.
Fox News anchor Bret Baier grilled former President Donald Trump in an interview that aired this week when the former president claimed that he won the last presidential election.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has set June 15 as the date to review two cases with N.C. ties. One involves a dispute over state sales tax assessments. The other covers procedures for prosecuting drunk-driving cases.
The U.S. Supreme Court has set June 15 as the date to review two cases with N.C. ties. One involves a dispute over state sales tax assessments. The other covers procedures for prosecuting drunk-driving cases.
 
A suspect is in custody after a mass shooting in Philadelphia on Monday night reportedly left at least five people dead and two children injured.
A suspect is in custody after a mass shooting in Philadelphia on Monday night reportedly left at least five people dead and two children injured.
 
Let's face it, getting good sleep can be tough these days! From the busyness of parenting fussy children to the stress of the day's news, there's always something keeping you awake.
Let's face it, getting good sleep can be tough these days! From the busyness of parenting fussy children to the stress of the day's news, there's always something keeping you awake.
 
Former President Donald Trump said during an interview on Monday that he did not show classified documents to individuals without security clearances despite his claim on an alleged audio tape that he did.
Former President Donald Trump said during an interview on Monday that he did not show classified documents to individuals without security clearances despite his claim on an alleged audio tape that he did.
 
Former President Trump defended his alleged retention of classified national defense documents during an interview this week, saying that “every good lawyer” agrees with his assertion that he did nothing wrong.
Former President Trump defended his alleged retention of classified national defense documents during an interview this week, saying that “every good lawyer” agrees with his assertion that he did nothing wrong.
 
Darryl Howard, imprisoned for 21 years for two murders he didn't commit, can continue to pursue a lawsuit against two Durham police officers. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Howard can move forward with a complaint based on law enforcement work that took place in 2011.
Darryl Howard, imprisoned for 21 years for two murders he didn't commit, can continue to pursue a lawsuit against two Durham police officers. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Howard can move forward with a complaint based on law enforcement work that took place in 2011.
 
If you’re a Harvard student signed up to take an introductory coding course this fall, an AI chatbot might be one of your instructors.
If you’re a Harvard student signed up to take an introductory coding course this fall, an AI chatbot might be one of your instructors.
 
Outraged at Florida continuing to send flights of illegal immigrants to California, Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed retaliation by continuing to send tens of thousands of Californians to Florida, as he has been for years.
Outraged at Florida continuing to send flights of illegal immigrants to California, Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed retaliation by continuing to send tens of thousands of Californians to Florida, as he has been for years.
 
Several dozen Midwestern teachers discussed ways to transition their students’ gender without alerting parents in an online chatroom this week.
Several dozen Midwestern teachers discussed ways to transition their students’ gender without alerting parents in an online chatroom this week.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
 
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