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The mayor of Apex has announced that the “Drag Queen Story Hour” — a controversial event featuring men in (often-skimpy) women’s clothing reading stories to children — has been eliminated from the schedule at the town’s June 11 Pride Festival.
The mayor of Apex has announced that the “Drag Queen Story Hour” — a controversial event featuring men in (often-skimpy) women’s clothing reading stories to children — has been eliminated from the schedule at the town’s June 11 Pride Festival.
 
The Loudoun County school district has announced a series of camps and summer programs for students who require additional grooming during the break.
The Loudoun County school district has announced a series of camps and summer programs for students who require additional grooming during the break.
 
During a pre-trial hearing on Monday, prosecution tried to argue that alleged past actions of Joseph Rosenbaum have no connection to the deceased being fatally shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during a riot in August 2020.
During a pre-trial hearing on Monday, prosecution tried to argue that alleged past actions of Joseph Rosenbaum have no connection to the deceased being fatally shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during a riot in August 2020.
 
More than Half-Million Dollars Missing; Treasurer Says Legislation Needed to Curb Abuse
More than Half-Million Dollars Missing; Treasurer Says Legislation Needed to Curb Abuse
 
A new left-of-center poll released this week found that support for a so-called “assault weapons ban” has hit an all-time low as Democrat politicians try to capitalize on the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.
A new left-of-center poll released this week found that support for a so-called “assault weapons ban” has hit an all-time low as Democrat politicians try to capitalize on the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.
 
Thousands of American women have embarked on an annual summer pilgrimage to Magnolia Market at the Silos to hunt for what they say are divinely inspired decor and bath products across the site's retail shops.
Thousands of American women have embarked on an annual summer pilgrimage to Magnolia Market at the Silos to hunt for what they say are divinely inspired decor and bath products across the site's retail shops.
 
Raytheon Technologies Chief Executive Greg Hayes warned Tuesday of the thousands of employees he’ll lose due to President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate on all federal workers and some private businesses.
Raytheon Technologies Chief Executive Greg Hayes warned Tuesday of the thousands of employees he’ll lose due to President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate on all federal workers and some private businesses.
 
Alarming rates of depression and anxiety in college students are drawing headlines.
Alarming rates of depression and anxiety in college students are drawing headlines.
 
A new Left-of-center poll released this week revealed that Hispanic voters have swung solidly to the political Right amid the disastrous presidency of Joe Biden.
A new Left-of-center poll released this week revealed that Hispanic voters have swung solidly to the political Right amid the disastrous presidency of Joe Biden.
 
Conservatives are calling for a return to traditional strip clubs with no kids or drag queens present, marking a dramatic departure from modern sensibilities in favor of the simple old-fashioned deviancy they're used to.
Conservatives are calling for a return to traditional strip clubs with no kids or drag queens present, marking a dramatic departure from modern sensibilities in favor of the simple old-fashioned deviancy they're used to.
 
Actress Hilarie Burton gushed with gratitude for fellow “One Tree Hill” actress Moira Kelly, who Burton said gave her “permission” to leave the hit show, which was allegedly plagued with sexual harassment.
Actress Hilarie Burton gushed with gratitude for fellow “One Tree Hill” actress Moira Kelly, who Burton said gave her “permission” to leave the hit show, which was allegedly plagued with sexual harassment.
 
The Democrat Party was slammed online after a 26-year-old left-wing extremist showed up to the home of conservative Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh allegedly with the intent of murdering him.
The Democrat Party was slammed online after a 26-year-old left-wing extremist showed up to the home of conservative Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh allegedly with the intent of murdering him.
 
The world has been trying to rip off Christianity for thousands of years with wacky false idols and soap opera quality greek mythology. Frankly, it's embarrassing.
The world has been trying to rip off Christianity for thousands of years with wacky false idols and soap opera quality greek mythology. Frankly, it's embarrassing.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest statement favoring gun control.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest statement favoring gun control.
 
Standing by the company’s stance to reject “discrimination” against their patrons, another California In-N-Out Burger was closed down for refusing to check customers’ vaccination status before serving them food.
Standing by the company’s stance to reject “discrimination” against their patrons, another California In-N-Out Burger was closed down for refusing to check customers’ vaccination status before serving them food.
 
The bill states that police officers and other workers in uniform may not be "refused entry into the voting place."
The bill states that police officers and other workers in uniform may not be "refused entry into the voting place."
 
Beaufort County's Commissioners met in a special session, May 31 2022, to continue the budgeting process that eventually leads to the ratification of fiscal budget for 2022 /2023.
 
The North Carolina Senate unanimously voted June 6 for a bill that increases the penalties and charges for organized retail theft.
The North Carolina Senate unanimously voted June 6 for a bill that increases the penalties and charges for organized retail theft.
 
Tim Pool, host of the “Timcast IRL” podcast, had to evacuate the set of his show during a live episode on Wednesday after allegedly receiving a “potentially credible threat.”
Tim Pool, host of the “Timcast IRL” podcast, had to evacuate the set of his show during a live episode on Wednesday after allegedly receiving a “potentially credible threat.”
 
The nation is abuzz with anticipation of the televised January 6 Committee hearing making its prime time debut at 8 p.m. ET.
The nation is abuzz with anticipation of the televised January 6 Committee hearing making its prime time debut at 8 p.m. ET.
 
The love is gone for Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago — at least from some members of the first union to endorse her in 2019.
The love is gone for Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago — at least from some members of the first union to endorse her in 2019.
 
In the fast-paced time of today, people often overlook how important it is to keep your health and well-being in check.
In the fast-paced time of today, people often overlook how important it is to keep your health and well-being in check.
 
A lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges Kill Devil Hills' restrictions for "itinerant vendors."
A lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges Kill Devil Hills' restrictions for "itinerant vendors."
 
Sudden adult death syndrome
Sudden adult death syndrome
 
Update: The U.S. Marine Corps released a statement saying that initial reports peddled by local media claiming that the plane was carrying “nuclear material” are false.
Update: The U.S. Marine Corps released a statement saying that initial reports peddled by local media claiming that the plane was carrying “nuclear material” are false.
 
A shocking new discovery has reportedly shattered what everyone thought they knew about the biblical tale of Cain and Abel by suggesting Cain's rejected offering to the Lord God was none other than kale.
A shocking new discovery has reportedly shattered what everyone thought they knew about the biblical tale of Cain and Abel by suggesting Cain's rejected offering to the Lord God was none other than kale.
 
Seasoned key grip Stu Brumbaugh said this week that 24-year-old armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who handled weapons on the set of Alec Baldwin’s “Rust,” made actor Nicolas Cage curse and storm off set during the shooting of “The Old Way” this summer.
Seasoned key grip Stu Brumbaugh said this week that 24-year-old armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who handled weapons on the set of Alec Baldwin’s “Rust,” made actor Nicolas Cage curse and storm off set during the shooting of “The Old Way” this summer.
 
Commission Votes to Transfer Assets, Obligations to Scotland County
 
Technocracy is an invented and unnatural form of economics
Technocracy is an invented and unnatural form of economics
 
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