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It is time to clean house in our county, state and nation
It is time to clean house in our county, state and nation
 
N.C. Supreme Court Justices Tamara Barringer and Phil Berger Jr. confirmed late Friday afternoon that they will take part in a high-profile case involving two challenged amendments to the N.C. Constitution.
N.C. Supreme Court Justices Tamara Barringer and Phil Berger Jr. confirmed late Friday afternoon that they will take part in a high-profile case involving two challenged amendments to the N.C. Constitution.
 
Those “spending rules” are codified in the North Carolina Constitution and have been since 1776. Our system of government could not run without them.
Those “spending rules” are codified in the North Carolina Constitution and have been since 1776. Our system of government could not run without them.
 
The Carolina Journal reports that the NC Court of Appeals ruled that the recent order issued by Judge David Lee in the Leandro case is unconstitutional.
The Carolina Journal reports that the NC Court of Appeals ruled that the recent order issued by Judge David Lee in the Leandro case is unconstitutional.
 
“Anarchist” rioters, commemorating an activist’s death, rampaged through downtown Portland, Oregon, last week causing nearly half a million dollars in damages, but police say they were powerless to control the mob because of a new law that restricts the use of tear gas, pepper spray.
“Anarchist” rioters, commemorating an activist’s death, rampaged through downtown Portland, Oregon, last week causing nearly half a million dollars in damages, but police say they were powerless to control the mob because of a new law that restricts the use of tear gas, pepper spray.
 
Officials in Kazakhstan have denied that a “military biological laboratory” was seized during widespread unrest in the country that was sparked by rioters last week over skyrocketing fuel prices.
Officials in Kazakhstan have denied that a “military biological laboratory” was seized during widespread unrest in the country that was sparked by rioters last week over skyrocketing fuel prices.
 
says Covid should be treated like seasonal flu
says Covid should be treated like seasonal flu
 
The actions of police officers with the Los Angeles Police Department went viral on Sunday evening after they pulled a pilot out a small aircraft, which was forced to make an emergency landing on railroad tracks, moments before the plane was obliterated by an oncoming train.
The actions of police officers with the Los Angeles Police Department went viral on Sunday evening after they pulled a pilot out a small aircraft, which was forced to make an emergency landing on railroad tracks, moments before the plane was obliterated by an oncoming train.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Friday, Jan. 7, that aims to reduce greenhouse gases to net-zero by 2050.
Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Friday, Jan. 7, that aims to reduce greenhouse gases to net-zero by 2050.
 
Business schools in the United States are fiercely competitive and, by and large, led by intelligent, careful individuals.
Business schools in the United States are fiercely competitive and, by and large, led by intelligent, careful individuals.
 
Legendary comedian Bob Saget was pronounced dead on Sunday in Florida at 65-years-old.
Legendary comedian Bob Saget was pronounced dead on Sunday in Florida at 65-years-old.
 
A group of boaters was crushed to death last week when the side of a cliff collapsed onto them while they were on a lake in Brazil.
A group of boaters was crushed to death last week when the side of a cliff collapsed onto them while they were on a lake in Brazil.
 
Mainstream media publications hit Democrat President Joe Biden on Sunday for continuing to avoid news interviews during his first year in office, including one publication that branded him, “Hidin’ Biden.”
Mainstream media publications hit Democrat President Joe Biden on Sunday for continuing to avoid news interviews during his first year in office, including one publication that branded him, “Hidin’ Biden.”
 
North Carolina continues to wait and see if the state Supreme Court will address a trial judge’s $1.7 billion education funding order.
North Carolina continues to wait and see if the state Supreme Court will address a trial judge’s $1.7 billion education funding order.
 
Jon Guze, senior fellow in legal studies at the John Locke Foundation, explains his support for increased policing.
Jon Guze, senior fellow in legal studies at the John Locke Foundation, explains his support for increased policing.
 
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani, commander of of Iran’s elite Quds Force, threatened this week that the revenge Iran will seek for the death of Qassem Soleimani
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani, commander of of Iran’s elite Quds Force, threatened this week that the revenge Iran will seek for the death of Qassem Soleimani
 
Doubling of rates will occur over one year
 
The Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) superintendent held a press conference Friday where he apologized for the district’s “shortcomings” with regard to reporting alleged sexual assault, shifted blame for an incident The Daily Wire reported on earlier this week, and appeared to blame the federal
The Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) superintendent held a press conference Friday where he apologized for the district’s “shortcomings” with regard to reporting alleged sexual assault, shifted blame for an incident The Daily Wire reported on earlier this week, and appeared to blame the federal
 
President Joe Biden spoke Thursday on efforts to handle a growing supply chain crisis, suggesting that White House partnerships with private companies could alleviate product shortages and break shipping and processing bottlenecks.
President Joe Biden spoke Thursday on efforts to handle a growing supply chain crisis, suggesting that White House partnerships with private companies could alleviate product shortages and break shipping and processing bottlenecks.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
A new year ushers in new laws in North Carolina. Here are the laws that took effect on Jan. 1.
A new year ushers in new laws in North Carolina. Here are the laws that took effect on Jan. 1.
 
A Houston-area mother is facing criminal charges after she allegedly put her child in the trunk of her car because she thought the child had coronavirus.
A Houston-area mother is facing criminal charges after she allegedly put her child in the trunk of her car because she thought the child had coronavirus.
 
Leading House Republican Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) blasted Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) in an emotional Twitter thread on Thursday following a Daily Wire report that revealed that LCPS may have covered up a sexual assault in a bathroom at one of its high schools.
Leading House Republican Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) blasted Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) in an emotional Twitter thread on Thursday following a Daily Wire report that revealed that LCPS may have covered up a sexual assault in a bathroom at one of its high schools.
 
Our nation celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Day yesterday. While leaders across North Carolina celebrated the sacrifice and service of our men and women in law enforcement, Democrat Senate candidate Cheri Beasley unsurprisingly stayed silent.
Our nation celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Day yesterday. While leaders across North Carolina celebrated the sacrifice and service of our men and women in law enforcement, Democrat Senate candidate Cheri Beasley unsurprisingly stayed silent.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
One of the most prophetic quotes attributed to George Washington is as follows: “Government is not reason, it is not eloquence — it is force! Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.”
One of the most prophetic quotes attributed to George Washington is as follows: “Government is not reason, it is not eloquence — it is force! Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.”
 
Democrat President Joe Biden appeared to go against the advice of numerous scientific experts this week who formerly advised him on the administration’s coronavirus response.
Democrat President Joe Biden appeared to go against the advice of numerous scientific experts this week who formerly advised him on the administration’s coronavirus response.
 
An Albany City Court judge dismissed the criminal case against former New York Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday that involved allegations that he forcibly groped one of his aides while he was governor.
An Albany City Court judge dismissed the criminal case against former New York Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday that involved allegations that he forcibly groped one of his aides while he was governor.
 
In March 2021, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) tweeted that the Senate, controlled by Democrats, “voted on an amendment to exclude prisoners—like the Boston Bomber—from getting stimulus checks."
In March 2021, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) tweeted that the Senate, controlled by Democrats, “voted on an amendment to exclude prisoners—like the Boston Bomber—from getting stimulus checks."
 
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos doubled down on the network’s defense of Dave Chappelle in the face of complaints from the company’s transgender employees, and in a follow-up email to staff on Monday, pushed back against activists’ claims that Chappelle’s humor was the equivalent of real-world harm.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos doubled down on the network’s defense of Dave Chappelle in the face of complaints from the company’s transgender employees, and in a follow-up email to staff on Monday, pushed back against activists’ claims that Chappelle’s humor was the equivalent of real-world harm.
 
Bragging on Thursday of his heroic stand during the events of January 6, 2021, everyone’s favorite super-hero, Eric Swalwell (D-CA), boasted
Bragging on Thursday of his heroic stand during the events of January 6, 2021, everyone’s favorite super-hero, Eric Swalwell (D-CA), boasted
 
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