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Jonathan Isaac, an NBA player for the Orlando Magic, said during an interview with The Blaze this week that he is not allowed to eat with his teammates when they go out to eat at restaurants because he is unvaccinated.
Jonathan Isaac, an NBA player for the Orlando Magic, said during an interview with The Blaze this week that he is not allowed to eat with his teammates when they go out to eat at restaurants because he is unvaccinated.
 
The last puzzle pieces of a new budget are finally coming together, as both the House and the Senate passed the $25.9 billion budget for the biennium. It is now headed to Gov. Roy Cooper, who announced earlier this week that he intends to sign it.
The last puzzle pieces of a new budget are finally coming together, as both the House and the Senate passed the $25.9 billion budget for the biennium. It is now headed to Gov. Roy Cooper, who announced earlier this week that he intends to sign it.
 
A Truckee Meadows Community College professor was nearly fired for daring to suggest the school retain rigorous math standards. Thankfully, he managed to keep his job.
A Truckee Meadows Community College professor was nearly fired for daring to suggest the school retain rigorous math standards. Thankfully, he managed to keep his job.
 
The U.S. Navy is launching an investigation into a mysterious incident that recently happened to a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine operating in the Indo-Pacific region where the submarine sustained an undisclosed amount of damage after colliding with an underwater object.
The U.S. Navy is launching an investigation into a mysterious incident that recently happened to a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine operating in the Indo-Pacific region where the submarine sustained an undisclosed amount of damage after colliding with an underwater object.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.
 
Democrat Senator Joe Manchin stunned people watching CSPAN on Thursday night over his visible reaction to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s attack on Senate Republicans during a floor speech after Republicans threw Schumer a lifeline and helped him out of a crisis over raising the debt ceiling.
Democrat Senator Joe Manchin stunned people watching CSPAN on Thursday night over his visible reaction to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s attack on Senate Republicans during a floor speech after Republicans threw Schumer a lifeline and helped him out of a crisis over raising the debt ceiling.
 
State Senate Republicans have landed their top two recruits for two newly-drawn Wake County Senate seats that are critical to GOP efforts to win a supermajority in the Senate in 2022.
State Senate Republicans have landed their top two recruits for two newly-drawn Wake County Senate seats that are critical to GOP efforts to win a supermajority in the Senate in 2022.
 
When you see someone wearing a mask know they are just sheeple
When you see someone wearing a mask know they are just sheeple
 
Biden, Cooper, RINOs are selling us out to Red China
Biden, Cooper, RINOs are selling us out to Red China
 
The N.C. legislature passed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The conference report for this bill is one of several policy measures working its way quickly through committees as lawmakers look to wrap up a drawn-out legislative session.
The N.C. legislature passed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The conference report for this bill is one of several policy measures working its way quickly through committees as lawmakers look to wrap up a drawn-out legislative session.
 
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice announced this week that they will be investigating and, potentially, cracking down on “harassment” and “threats of violence” against school boards and administrators.
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice announced this week that they will be investigating and, potentially, cracking down on “harassment” and “threats of violence” against school boards and administrators.
 
Chinese students studying at America’s college and universities are not safe from the authoritarian surveillance of the Chinese Communist Party.
Chinese students studying at America’s college and universities are not safe from the authoritarian surveillance of the Chinese Communist Party.
 
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. will be stepping down from the agency after 5 years of service to the state.
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. will be stepping down from the agency after 5 years of service to the state.
 
One of higher education’s most enduring enigmas is the continued support given by relatively traditional donors to their rapidly radicalizing institutions.
One of higher education’s most enduring enigmas is the continued support given by relatively traditional donors to their rapidly radicalizing institutions.
 
An 18-year-old high school student in Texas who is accused of gunning down multiple people at his school has been released from jail on bail.
An 18-year-old high school student in Texas who is accused of gunning down multiple people at his school has been released from jail on bail.
 
Starr County wall section will be second major segment of wall
Starr County wall section will be second major segment of wall
 
Leadership or staff from the company contracted to operate the state’s liquor warehouse and delivery system won’t meet with lawmakers to explain why N.C. ABC stores around the state have so many empty shelves.
Leadership or staff from the company contracted to operate the state’s liquor warehouse and delivery system won’t meet with lawmakers to explain why N.C. ABC stores around the state have so many empty shelves.
 
On Thursday, the Florida Board of Education voted to sanction eight school districts, all of which the Board said implemented mask mandates but wouldn’t let parents opt their children out.
On Thursday, the Florida Board of Education voted to sanction eight school districts, all of which the Board said implemented mask mandates but wouldn’t let parents opt their children out.
 
Rampant inflation, supply chain issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t dampening the Christmas spirit at the international Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse.
Rampant inflation, supply chain issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t dampening the Christmas spirit at the international Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse.
 
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visit Charlotte, North Carolina, in a strange meeting of potential Biden successors in 2024.
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visit Charlotte, North Carolina, in a strange meeting of potential Biden successors in 2024.
 
On Thursday, President Biden got caught making a false statement as he mocked Fox News while he spoke in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, regarding vaccine mandates. Biden said, “This I always get a kick out of.”
On Thursday, President Biden got caught making a false statement as he mocked Fox News while he spoke in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, regarding vaccine mandates. Biden said, “This I always get a kick out of.”
 
In the wake of actor Alec Baldwin’s interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos regarding Baldwin’s fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in which Baldwin tearfully claimed, “The trigger wasn’t pulled. I didn’t pull the trigger,” actor John Schneider released a blistering video.
In the wake of actor Alec Baldwin’s interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos regarding Baldwin’s fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in which Baldwin tearfully claimed, “The trigger wasn’t pulled. I didn’t pull the trigger,” actor John Schneider released a blistering video.
 
Today, Republican Senators introduced a bill to prevent President Biden’s administration from making settlement payments to illegal immigrants who have broken U.S. laws.
Today, Republican Senators introduced a bill to prevent President Biden’s administration from making settlement payments to illegal immigrants who have broken U.S. laws.
 
U.S. military forces have secretly been operating in Taiwan for over a year to help train Taiwan’s military and defenses in preparation for a possible war with communist China.
U.S. military forces have secretly been operating in Taiwan for over a year to help train Taiwan’s military and defenses in preparation for a possible war with communist China.
 
The N.C. General Assembly is expected to being voting Tuesday on the newly-released 2021-23 conference budget.
The N.C. General Assembly is expected to being voting Tuesday on the newly-released 2021-23 conference budget.
 
In November 2020, Iowa GOP candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks faced off against Democratic nominee Rita Hart in an incredibly close Congressional election in which Miller-Meeks won by a minuscule six votes.
In November 2020, Iowa GOP candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks faced off against Democratic nominee Rita Hart in an incredibly close Congressional election in which Miller-Meeks won by a minuscule six votes.
 
The list of Democrats retiring just keeps growing. From the U.S. House to the North Carolina House, Democrats are running scared because they know their chances of winning are dwindling just like Joe Biden’s approval ratings.
The list of Democrats retiring just keeps growing. From the U.S. House to the North Carolina House, Democrats are running scared because they know their chances of winning are dwindling just like Joe Biden’s approval ratings.
 
House Republicans, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), have sent a letter to Biden administration Attorney General Merrick Garland calling his recent schools memo an effort to weaponize the DOJ and curb Constitutional rights.
House Republicans, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), have sent a letter to Biden administration Attorney General Merrick Garland calling his recent schools memo an effort to weaponize the DOJ and curb Constitutional rights.
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and 49 Senate Republican colleagues filed a formal challenge against President Biden's vaccine mandate under the Congressional Review Act.
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and 49 Senate Republican colleagues filed a formal challenge against President Biden's vaccine mandate under the Congressional Review Act.
 
Last week, the UNC Board of Governors met at NC State’s Hunt Library for its November meeting.
Last week, the UNC Board of Governors met at NC State’s Hunt Library for its November meeting.
 
Amid the shopping bags, holiday music, and twinkle lights, smash and grab crime videos are plaguing the retail season this year.
Amid the shopping bags, holiday music, and twinkle lights, smash and grab crime videos are plaguing the retail season this year.
 
The parents of the suspect accused of shooting up a high school in Michigan were hit with involuntary manslaughter charges on Friday, prosecutors announced.
The parents of the suspect accused of shooting up a high school in Michigan were hit with involuntary manslaughter charges on Friday, prosecutors announced.
 
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