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On Wednesday, former president Barack Obama, eager to signify his support for the U.S. national women’s soccer team, proudly tweeted a selfie showing him with a custom jersey of the team with his name emblazoned on it
On Wednesday, former president Barack Obama, eager to signify his support for the U.S. national women’s soccer team, proudly tweeted a selfie showing him with a custom jersey of the team with his name emblazoned on it
 
The N.C. House is poised to pass Senate Bill 290 — which passed the Senate, 39-4, June 25.
The N.C. House is poised to pass Senate Bill 290 — which passed the Senate, 39-4, June 25.
 
Speaking on Monday, President Trump, ebullient after the strong approval he got from much of the American public after his July 4 salute to the military, stated that he would like to make it an annual event.
Speaking on Monday, President Trump, ebullient after the strong approval he got from much of the American public after his July 4 salute to the military, stated that he would like to make it an annual event.
 
Residents of Roanoke Rapids could vote soon to raise their local sales tax by a full percentage point. Money raised from the 1-cent tax increase would help pay off debt linked to the infamous Randy Parton Theatre.
Residents of Roanoke Rapids could vote soon to raise their local sales tax by a full percentage point. Money raised from the 1-cent tax increase would help pay off debt linked to the infamous Randy Parton Theatre.
 
The average salary of a public schoolteacher in North Carolina was about $54,000 last year, up 20 percent since 2014. That was one of the largest increases in the nation.
The average salary of a public schoolteacher in North Carolina was about $54,000 last year, up 20 percent since 2014. That was one of the largest increases in the nation.
 
In the last two weeks, America has learned that a bevy of heretofore relatively uncontroversial objects and ideas are, in fact, extraordinarily controversial.
In the last two weeks, America has learned that a bevy of heretofore relatively uncontroversial objects and ideas are, in fact, extraordinarily controversial.
 
In a runoff election featuring two physicians, Greenville surgeon and state Rep. Greg Murphy easily defeated Kinston pediatrician Joan Perry for the Republican nomination in the 3rd U.S. Congressional District.
In a runoff election featuring two physicians, Greenville surgeon and state Rep. Greg Murphy easily defeated Kinston pediatrician Joan Perry for the Republican nomination in the 3rd U.S. Congressional District.
 
Ross Perot, the self-made billionaire who ran for president in 1992 as an independent and pulled in nearly 20 million votes, has died after a battle with leukemia. He was 89.
Ross Perot, the self-made billionaire who ran for president in 1992 as an independent and pulled in nearly 20 million votes, has died after a battle with leukemia. He was 89.
 
After several starts and stops, on Tuesday, July 9, the N.C. House failed to vote on an override of the governor’s budget bill.
After several starts and stops, on Tuesday, July 9, the N.C. House failed to vote on an override of the governor’s budget bill.
 
During a live Fox News segment on Sunday, Democratic supporters of the U.S. Women’s Soccer team chanted "f*** Trump" and bashed "racist" President Donald Trump following the women’s World Cup victory in France.
During a live Fox News segment on Sunday, Democratic supporters of the U.S. Women’s Soccer team chanted "f*** Trump" and bashed "racist" President Donald Trump following the women’s World Cup victory in France.
 
Earlier this month, Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law The Vacation Rental Act, Senate Bill 483. The legislation restricts local governments such as Raleigh’s to regulate short-term rentals.
Earlier this month, Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law The Vacation Rental Act, Senate Bill 483. The legislation restricts local governments such as Raleigh’s to regulate short-term rentals.
 
We are all puzzled by events from time to time and sometimes we never really understand what is going on around us.
We are all puzzled by events from time to time and sometimes we never really understand what is going on around us.
 
House Bill 536, ABC Omnibus Regulatory Reform, cleared the N.C. House, 91-24, on Tuesday, July 9, and was sent to the Senate.
House Bill 536, ABC Omnibus Regulatory Reform, cleared the N.C. House, 91-24, on Tuesday, July 9, and was sent to the Senate.
 
As hospitals fight cost-cutting reforms to the State Health Plan, State Treasurer Dale Folwell remains undaunted.
As hospitals fight cost-cutting reforms to the State Health Plan, State Treasurer Dale Folwell remains undaunted.
 
The University of North Carolina at Asheville recently announced with great pride its plans to divest part of its endowment from investments based on “fossil fuels” (such as natural gas, oil, and coal).
The University of North Carolina at Asheville recently announced with great pride its plans to divest part of its endowment from investments based on “fossil fuels” (such as natural gas, oil, and coal).
 
A bill now before the state Senate, House Bill 590, would make a simple but sensible adjustment to an already good regulatory policy.
A bill now before the state Senate, House Bill 590, would make a simple but sensible adjustment to an already good regulatory policy.
 
House Bill 536, ABC Omnibus Regulatory Reform, has cleared the N.C. House committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations and heads to the floor for a vote.
House Bill 536, ABC Omnibus Regulatory Reform, has cleared the N.C. House committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations and heads to the floor for a vote.
 
A report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on human rights in Venezuela between January 2018 and May 2019 states that thousands of Venezuelans have been murdered by forces loyal to the government of President Nicholas Maduro
A report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on human rights in Venezuela between January 2018 and May 2019 states that thousands of Venezuelans have been murdered by forces loyal to the government of President Nicholas Maduro
 
As N.C. legislators prepare to consider overriding Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of their 2019-21 budget deal, Republican senators are drawing attention to funding priorities threatened by the veto.
As N.C. legislators prepare to consider overriding Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of their 2019-21 budget deal, Republican senators are drawing attention to funding priorities threatened by the veto.
 
It's been a frustrating special election season. Tempers have flared, ambitions have run high, and friends have turned on each other.

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It's been a frustrating special election season. Tempers have flared, ambitions have run high, and friends have turned on each other.
 
In front of a packed Georgetown auditorium on Tuesday, the Supreme Court justice that has become a leftist feminist icon praised the Supreme Court justice portrayed by many of her fans as the embodiment of patriarchal privilege.
In front of a packed Georgetown auditorium on Tuesday, the Supreme Court justice that has become a leftist feminist icon praised the Supreme Court justice portrayed by many of her fans as the embodiment of patriarchal privilege.
 
North Carolina Democrats held the General Assembly after the 2000 elections, as they had for nearly all of the state’s history.
North Carolina Democrats held the General Assembly after the 2000 elections, as they had for nearly all of the state’s history.
 
The U.S. Military brought a couple of M1 Bradley Armored Personnel Carriers into the heart of Washington, D.C. Tuesday night, a moment HuffPost described as a "surreal scene" and footage of which has been posted online.
The U.S. Military brought a couple of M1 Bradley Armored Personnel Carriers into the heart of Washington, D.C. Tuesday night, a moment HuffPost described as a "surreal scene" and footage of which has been posted online.
 
Meredith Cooper, Gov. Roy Cooper’s sister-in-law, has been listed since April as manager of the company that owns the Cooper family’s Nash County solar farm property. That’s when Meredith filed an annual report with the N.C. Secretary of State.
Meredith Cooper, Gov. Roy Cooper’s sister-in-law, has been listed since April as manager of the company that owns the Cooper family’s Nash County solar farm property. That’s when Meredith filed an annual report with the N.C. Secretary of State.
 
Americans celebrate their independence today, but liberty is still threatened in higher education.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Fans of Chelsea Handler's Netflix show "Chelsea" will have to go digging to find the 66 past episodes that the streaming giant has now erased.
Fans of Chelsea Handler's Netflix show "Chelsea" will have to go digging to find the 66 past episodes that the streaming giant has now erased.
 
Many political and education leaders in North Carolina say that our economy would be better off if our level of educational attainment was higher.
Many political and education leaders in North Carolina say that our economy would be better off if our level of educational attainment was higher.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
This week, the man who has said Israel just has to live with the fact that Iran wants to destroy it was nominated to be the foreign policy chief of the European Union, putting him in the position where he would be likely to succeed EU Chief Federica Mogherini in November.
This week, the man who has said Israel just has to live with the fact that Iran wants to destroy it was nominated to be the foreign policy chief of the European Union, putting him in the position where he would be likely to succeed EU Chief Federica Mogherini in November.
 
There will be parades, speeches, picnics, and gatherings across North Carolina this month to celebrate freedom. The General Assembly will be wrapping up its work, at least for the meantime, this month.
There will be parades, speeches, picnics, and gatherings across North Carolina this month to celebrate freedom. The General Assembly will be wrapping up its work, at least for the meantime, this month.
 
On July 25, 2017, Governor Roy Cooper announced the creation of the Commission on Access to Sound Basic Education.
On July 25, 2017, Governor Roy Cooper announced the creation of the Commission on Access to Sound Basic Education.
 
A new poll from Triangle Community Coalition and Fallon Research and Communications show Raleigh residents are torn between concerns over housing prices and the rate of growth in the city.
A new poll from Triangle Community Coalition and Fallon Research and Communications show Raleigh residents are torn between concerns over housing prices and the rate of growth in the city.
 
On Monday, The New Yorker published a lengthy article detailing the various scandals involving former Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter. The article asked the question: “Will Hunter Biden Jeopardize His Father’s Campaign?”
On Monday, The New Yorker published a lengthy article detailing the various scandals involving former Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter. The article asked the question: “Will Hunter Biden Jeopardize His Father’s Campaign?”
 
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