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The state Supreme Court will not take up a case involving Winston-Salem State University's 2019 decision to fire its football coach. A unanimous state Appeals Court had ruled against former coach Kienus Boulware.
The state Supreme Court will not take up a case involving Winston-Salem State University's 2019 decision to fire its football coach. A unanimous state Appeals Court had ruled against former coach Kienus Boulware.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shot down a longshot measure on Monday night that would use Florida taxpayer money to pay for former President Donald Trump’s legal bills.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shot down a longshot measure on Monday night that would use Florida taxpayer money to pay for former President Donald Trump’s legal bills.
 
The State Board of Elections has launched a multifaceted public education campaign designed to ensure the state’s 7.5 million registered voters know that they will be asked for photo identification when voting in 2024.
The State Board of Elections has launched a multifaceted public education campaign designed to ensure the state’s 7.5 million registered voters know that they will be asked for photo identification when voting in 2024.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss Medicaid expansion updates and resources, who is newly eligible and how to apply for health coverage.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss Medicaid expansion updates and resources, who is newly eligible and how to apply for health coverage.
 
A woman carrying an AR-15 that had “Palestine” written on it started shooting at the megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston on Sunday, injuring one man before she was shot and killed by two off-duty officers working as security, police said.
A woman carrying an AR-15 that had “Palestine” written on it started shooting at the megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston on Sunday, injuring one man before she was shot and killed by two off-duty officers working as security, police said.
 
Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, is scheduled to lead the United Nations Conference on Disarmament from March 18-29 and May 13-24, the U.N. announced last week.
Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, is scheduled to lead the United Nations Conference on Disarmament from March 18-29 and May 13-24, the U.N. announced last week.
 
The state Supreme will not issue an order blocking its own March 2022 decision in a legal fight over government retiree health benefits. That decision allowed retirees to pursue a lawsuit to restore a discarded premium-free health care option.
The state Supreme will not issue an order blocking its own March 2022 decision in a legal fight over government retiree health benefits. That decision allowed retirees to pursue a lawsuit to restore a discarded premium-free health care option.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a statewide training conference for county election officials from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2024, and continuing from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in Concord, NC.
The State Board of Elections will hold a statewide training conference for county election officials from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2024, and continuing from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in Concord, NC.
 
Tony Bobulinski, a decorated military officer and former business partner of Hunter Biden who has produced emails suggesting that Joe Biden was the “big guy” entitled to 10%, told the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees on Tuesday that he was never approached by federal law enforcement
Tony Bobulinski, a decorated military officer and former business partner of Hunter Biden who has produced emails suggesting that Joe Biden was the “big guy” entitled to 10%, told the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees on Tuesday that he was never approached by federal law enforcement
 
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office decided not to put Fani Willis back on the witness stand on Friday after the DA’s explosive testimony Thursday about her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she hired for her 2020 election interference case against former President Dona
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office decided not to put Fani Willis back on the witness stand on Friday after the DA’s explosive testimony Thursday about her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she hired for her 2020 election interference case against former President Dona
 
A tree from North Carolina will once again grace the Blue Room at the White House this Christmas. Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, Ashe County, was selected for the honor.
A tree from North Carolina will once again grace the Blue Room at the White House this Christmas. Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, Ashe County, was selected for the honor.
 
On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) unleashed a harsh critique of bipartisan Senate legislation combining border security reforms with money for foreign wars and other causes, calling it the “War, Debt, and Open Borders” bill.
On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) unleashed a harsh critique of bipartisan Senate legislation combining border security reforms with money for foreign wars and other causes, calling it the “War, Debt, and Open Borders” bill.
 
Federal prosecutors requested on Tuesday that Ray Epps, a mysterious January 6 figure some theorized to be a federal informant, be given half a year in prison for his participation in the U.S. Capitol breach in 2021.
Federal prosecutors requested on Tuesday that Ray Epps, a mysterious January 6 figure some theorized to be a federal informant, be given half a year in prison for his participation in the U.S. Capitol breach in 2021.
 
Claudine Gay may have been forced to resign her post as President of Harvard University on Tuesday, but she may still rake in a massive six-figure salary of nearly $900,000 from the Ivy League school.
Claudine Gay may have been forced to resign her post as President of Harvard University on Tuesday, but she may still rake in a massive six-figure salary of nearly $900,000 from the Ivy League school.
 
Eligible North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day – Tuesday, March 5 – must register to vote by Friday, Feb. 9.
Eligible North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day – Tuesday, March 5 – must register to vote by Friday, Feb. 9.
 
Francesca Albanese was banned from Israel and condemned by French and American officials for her comments
Francesca Albanese was banned from Israel and condemned by French and American officials for her comments
 
The retrial on bribery and fraud charges for former top NC political donor Greg Lindberg has been delayed to April or May 2024. It had been scheduled for November.
The retrial on bribery and fraud charges for former top NC political donor Greg Lindberg has been delayed to April or May 2024. It had been scheduled for November.
 
Former President Donald Trump ripped his former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday after she has shifted to attacking his age ahead of this week’s presidential primary in New Hampshire.
Former President Donald Trump ripped his former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday after she has shifted to attacking his age ahead of this week’s presidential primary in New Hampshire.
 
The United States and United Kingdom launched multiple airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen on Monday as the terror group continues to launch attacks on merchant ships in international waters around the Arabian Peninsula.
The United States and United Kingdom launched multiple airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen on Monday as the terror group continues to launch attacks on merchant ships in international waters around the Arabian Peninsula.
 
“Squad” member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) accused Walgreens of racism after the company closed a pharmacy in her district.
“Squad” member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) accused Walgreens of racism after the company closed a pharmacy in her district.
 
The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers became the most watched Super Bowl ever after bringing in more than 123 million viewers on Sunday.
The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers became the most watched Super Bowl ever after bringing in more than 123 million viewers on Sunday.
 
Multiple people were shot and at least one was killed when gunfire erupted at a parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win this week.
Multiple people were shot and at least one was killed when gunfire erupted at a parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win this week.
 
Guilford County is considering an additional 1% Prepared Food and Beverage Tax, with the support of Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan.
Guilford County is considering an additional 1% Prepared Food and Beverage Tax, with the support of Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan.
 
Scientists who authored studies say politically-motivated retraction is a result of pro-abortion bias in academia
 
Raleigh, N.C. — The Judicial Voter Guide: 2024 Primary Election is now available online at the State Board of Elections’ website.
Raleigh, N.C. — The Judicial Voter Guide: 2024 Primary Election is now available online at the State Board of Elections’ website.
 
Charles Fain Lehman, fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor to City Journal, discusses his report, “Who Pays For Reparations? The Immigration Challenge in the Reparations Debate.”
Charles Fain Lehman, fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor to City Journal, discusses his report, “Who Pays For Reparations? The Immigration Challenge in the Reparations Debate.”
 
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was in a personal relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade before she hired him in late 2021 for the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump, a witness testified on Thursday.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was in a personal relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade before she hired him in late 2021 for the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump, a witness testified on Thursday.
 
A prominent black radio show personality reportedly feels “burned” over his past support of Vice President Kamala Harris.
A prominent black radio show personality reportedly feels “burned” over his past support of Vice President Kamala Harris.
 
House impeachment articles filed against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis may be in jeopardy as at least one Republican says that he will oppose them, and others have yet to come to a decision.
House impeachment articles filed against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis may be in jeopardy as at least one Republican says that he will oppose them, and others have yet to come to a decision.
 
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, allegedly took photographs with his phone of “apparent” cocaine, crack cocaine, and other drug paraphernalia, according to court documents filed by Biden’s Department of Justice.
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, allegedly took photographs with his phone of “apparent” cocaine, crack cocaine, and other drug paraphernalia, according to court documents filed by Biden’s Department of Justice.
 
Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday, and many on the Left were quick to claim that her abrupt exit was clearly the result of racism.
Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday, and many on the Left were quick to claim that her abrupt exit was clearly the result of racism.
 
King Charles III, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
King Charles III, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
 
An attorney and business owner from Salisbury, Rowan County, has joined the growing list of contenders for the GOP nomination for governor in North Carolina in 2024.
An attorney and business owner from Salisbury, Rowan County, has joined the growing list of contenders for the GOP nomination for governor in North Carolina in 2024.
 
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