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A Letter From John Woodard To Harold W. “Trey” Gowdy III
A Letter From John Woodard To Harold W. “Trey” Gowdy III
 
Do you know where your food comes from? Aside from saying Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Wegman’s, it is an important question to many North Carolinians.
Do you know where your food comes from? Aside from saying Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Wegman’s, it is an important question to many North Carolinians.
 
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) died on Tuesday at the age of 82, according to local media.
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) died on Tuesday at the age of 82, according to local media.
 
John Madden, a Hall of Fame coach who then became a broadcasting icon in covering NFL games, died unexpectedly on Tuesday at the age of 85.
John Madden, a Hall of Fame coach who then became a broadcasting icon in covering NFL games, died unexpectedly on Tuesday at the age of 85.
 
The White House tried to fix Democrat President Joe Biden’s statement yesterday when Biden said that there was “no federal solution” to the dealing with the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, which came in stark contrast to the message that he ran on while campaigning for president.
The White House tried to fix Democrat President Joe Biden’s statement yesterday when Biden said that there was “no federal solution” to the dealing with the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, which came in stark contrast to the message that he ran on while campaigning for president.
 
The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that it had concluded a thorough investigation into two sexual misconduct allegations against then-New York Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo and that while “credible evidence” was found, there will be no forthcoming charges.
The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that it had concluded a thorough investigation into two sexual misconduct allegations against then-New York Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo and that while “credible evidence” was found, there will be no forthcoming charges.
 
New court documents reveal what triggered a woman to have a public freak-out on a Delta flight over the Christmas holiday that ended up with her being taken into FBI custody.
New court documents reveal what triggered a woman to have a public freak-out on a Delta flight over the Christmas holiday that ended up with her being taken into FBI custody.
 
Faith and the freedom to worship sustains society during unstable times
Faith and the freedom to worship sustains society during unstable times
 
A high school student in Wyoming was arrested last Thursday after refusing to wear a mask, which led the school to lock down for more than an hour.
A high school student in Wyoming was arrested last Thursday after refusing to wear a mask, which led the school to lock down for more than an hour.
 
After President Biden pulled the last U.S. troops out of Afghanistan in August, many starving families have resorted to selling their pre-pubescent girls into marriages with older men in order to survive.
After President Biden pulled the last U.S. troops out of Afghanistan in August, many starving families have resorted to selling their pre-pubescent girls into marriages with older men in order to survive.
 
On Tuesday night, as returns from Virginia poured in showing the blue state had voted for the GOP and given them the governorship, the lieutenant governorship, the attorney general’s office, and possibly control of the state assembly, the spokeswoman for Florida GOP Governor Ron DeSantis tweeted.
On Tuesday night, as returns from Virginia poured in showing the blue state had voted for the GOP and given them the governorship, the lieutenant governorship, the attorney general’s office, and possibly control of the state assembly, the spokeswoman for Florida GOP Governor Ron DeSantis tweeted.
 
If you are checking your list twice this week, small businesses across the state are ready for you to stop by.
If you are checking your list twice this week, small businesses across the state are ready for you to stop by.
 
A Christmas tradition continues with a live Christmas tree being the centerpiece in many N.C. homes and across the country this holiday season.
A Christmas tradition continues with a live Christmas tree being the centerpiece in many N.C. homes and across the country this holiday season.
 
Occasional columnist Bill Lee remembers John Madden
Occasional columnist Bill Lee remembers John Madden
 
FAA putting people's lives at risk
The U.S. levied sanctions against numerous Chinese entities this month after it said that the communist nation was using emerging biotechnology to create “brain-control weaponry” and other technology that creates a serious risk to U.S. national security.
The U.S. levied sanctions against numerous Chinese entities this month after it said that the communist nation was using emerging biotechnology to create “brain-control weaponry” and other technology that creates a serious risk to U.S. national security.
 
Tuesday night, as election returns showed the GOP in Virginia taking the governorship, lieutenant governorship, and possible control of the state assembly, former Fox News anchor and current podcast host Megyn Kelly, pointing out that much of the vote looked as if it was driven by parents fed-up.
Tuesday night, as election returns showed the GOP in Virginia taking the governorship, lieutenant governorship, and possible control of the state assembly, former Fox News anchor and current podcast host Megyn Kelly, pointing out that much of the vote looked as if it was driven by parents fed-up.
 
Migrants lie about age to get favored conditions
 
A unanimous three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit challenging 2017 and 2018 amendments to North Carolina’s Right to Farm Act.
A unanimous three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit challenging 2017 and 2018 amendments to North Carolina’s Right to Farm Act.
 
Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris raised eyebrows this week after a report from The New York Times said that she has sought to fix her abysmal approval ratings by turning to two-time failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to “help plot a path forward.”
Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris raised eyebrows this week after a report from The New York Times said that she has sought to fix her abysmal approval ratings by turning to two-time failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to “help plot a path forward.”
 
Former “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” actor Dean Cain weighed in on the news that the new Superman, Jonathan Kent, is bisexual, accusing DC Comics of “bandwagoning” and suggesting comics company could do more to shed a light on “real evil” in the world, like child trafficking.
Former “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” actor Dean Cain weighed in on the news that the new Superman, Jonathan Kent, is bisexual, accusing DC Comics of “bandwagoning” and suggesting comics company could do more to shed a light on “real evil” in the world, like child trafficking.
 
Democrat President Joe Biden faced backlash late this week after an explosive report revealed that his administration allegedly turned down a plan months ago that would have dramatically expanded rapid testing that people can administer at home to see if they have coronavirus.
Democrat President Joe Biden faced backlash late this week after an explosive report revealed that his administration allegedly turned down a plan months ago that would have dramatically expanded rapid testing that people can administer at home to see if they have coronavirus.
 
“Thousands” of people have signed up for an online alternative lecture featuring the University of Chicago professor Dorian Abbot after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) canceled his lecture and booted him from its expert series following complaints from alumni and students.
“Thousands” of people have signed up for an online alternative lecture featuring the University of Chicago professor Dorian Abbot after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) canceled his lecture and booted him from its expert series following complaints from alumni and students.
 
A woman whose daughter was getting married at a wedding where Arizona Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema officiated tearfully pleaded with leftist protesters not to protest at the wedding, but to no avail.
A woman whose daughter was getting married at a wedding where Arizona Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema officiated tearfully pleaded with leftist protesters not to protest at the wedding, but to no avail.
 
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the chief medical advisor to the President, was reportedly spotted late last month in Washington, D.C., not wearing a mask while indoors.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the chief medical advisor to the President, was reportedly spotted late last month in Washington, D.C., not wearing a mask while indoors.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has upheld a second-degree trespass conviction against left-wing activist the Rev. William Barber.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has upheld a second-degree trespass conviction against left-wing activist the Rev. William Barber.
 
The Chicago Police Department is engaged in a nationwide campaign to recruit police officers, but the city is still suffering from an “officer shortage.” With officers retiring and transferring to smaller departments, Chicago appears to be down nearly 1,600 officers.
The Chicago Police Department is engaged in a nationwide campaign to recruit police officers, but the city is still suffering from an “officer shortage.” With officers retiring and transferring to smaller departments, Chicago appears to be down nearly 1,600 officers.
 
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki downplayed the administration’s role in keeping America’s supply chains moving when asked by a reporter on Wednesday whether Americans would get their gifts on time this holiday season.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki downplayed the administration’s role in keeping America’s supply chains moving when asked by a reporter on Wednesday whether Americans would get their gifts on time this holiday season.
 
Democrat President Joe Biden told governors on Monday that there was “no federal solution” to combat the coronavirus pandemic and that challenges needed to be tackled at the state-level.
Democrat President Joe Biden told governors on Monday that there was “no federal solution” to combat the coronavirus pandemic and that challenges needed to be tackled at the state-level.
 
A state senator is drawing attention to the new N.C. state budget’s measures to fight human trafficking.
A state senator is drawing attention to the new N.C. state budget’s measures to fight human trafficking.
 
A wearied North Carolina faces a third year of the pandemic with resignation and hope.
A wearied North Carolina faces a third year of the pandemic with resignation and hope.
 
Another windfall profit for China from Biden
Another windfall profit for China from Biden
 
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