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Poet Adrian Rice, in a thick Irish brogue, paints a scene in the imaginations of the third-graders who sit before him in Walkertown.
Poet Adrian Rice, in a thick Irish brogue, paints a scene in the imaginations of the third-graders who sit before him in Walkertown.
 
It is not difficult to understand why the editors of Business North Carolina and The Robesonian have asked the state to assist the Public Schools of Robeson County.
It is not difficult to understand why the editors of Business North Carolina and The Robesonian have asked the state to assist the Public Schools of Robeson County.
 
On Tuesday, musician Miley Cyrus teamed up with Marc Jacobs to promote abortion and pump money into taxpayer-funded abortion mill Planned Parenthood with raunchy images of the 26-year-old and sweatshirt sales.
On Tuesday, musician Miley Cyrus teamed up with Marc Jacobs to promote abortion and pump money into taxpayer-funded abortion mill Planned Parenthood with raunchy images of the 26-year-old and sweatshirt sales.
 
In 1940, some 3.6 million people lived in North Carolina, ranking the state 11th in the nation in population and first in the Southeast. Across the South as a whole, only Texas (6.4 million) was more populous.
In 1940, some 3.6 million people lived in North Carolina, ranking the state 11th in the nation in population and first in the Southeast. Across the South as a whole, only Texas (6.4 million) was more populous.
 
Speaker "Stammer'n' Nancy" Pelosi has pledged to resist working with President Trump, the Republican controlled senate, and the extension of their constituents in our Republic - the American People.
Speaker "Stammer'n' Nancy" Pelosi has pledged to resist working with President Trump, the Republican controlled senate, and the extension of their constituents in our Republic - the American People.
 
A series of disasters face art colleges and the art departments of American universities. Their campuses are closing, their freshmen numbers are dwindling, and their graduates are struggling.
A series of disasters face art colleges and the art departments of American universities. Their campuses are closing, their freshmen numbers are dwindling, and their graduates are struggling.
 
On Tuesday, "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg told former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley to stay out of her "coochie."
On Tuesday, "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg told former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley to stay out of her "coochie."
 
Some advocates of higher pay for N.C. public school teachers don’t like the number $53,975. Specifically, they don’t like that number reported as the average salary for a teacher in the Tar Heel State.
Some advocates of higher pay for N.C. public school teachers don’t like the number $53,975. Specifically, they don’t like that number reported as the average salary for a teacher in the Tar Heel State.
 
In 2011, Thom Tillis, Phil Berger, and the Republican leadership in the N.C. General Assembly removed the 100-school school cap included in the 1996 law that authorized the creation of charter schools, which are tuition-free public schools that have more freedom than district-run public schools.
In 2011, Thom Tillis, Phil Berger, and the Republican leadership in the N.C. General Assembly removed the 100-school school cap included in the 1996 law that authorized the creation of charter schools, which are tuition-free public schools that have more freedom than district-run public schools.
 
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July 1 is when a moratorium on the Map Act expires. House Bill 131 would formally do away with the state’s Transportation Corridor Official Map Act.
July 1 is when a moratorium on the Map Act expires. House Bill 131 would formally do away with the state’s Transportation Corridor Official Map Act.
 
The Hollywood boycott of states with highly restrictive abortion laws is continuing to pick up steam, with dozens of high-profile stars signing on to a pro-life state boycott
The Hollywood boycott of states with highly restrictive abortion laws is continuing to pick up steam, with dozens of high-profile stars signing on to a pro-life state boycott
 
The N.C. House fell short Wednesday in its attempt to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 359, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act.
The N.C. House fell short Wednesday in its attempt to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 359, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act.
 
Founded in 1873 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Bennett College is one only two of historically black colleges just for women.
Founded in 1873 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Bennett College is one only two of historically black colleges just for women.
 
Former Democratic Sen. Joel Ford used to be a critic of school choice, but his experiences as a father changed his perspective.
Former Democratic Sen. Joel Ford used to be a critic of school choice, but his experiences as a father changed his perspective.
 
The Senate/Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, June 5, approved the bill, introduced in the Senate as S.B. 290. It passed the House, 88-24, April 16.
The Senate/Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, June 5, approved the bill, introduced in the Senate as S.B. 290. It passed the House, 88-24, April 16.
 
In a stinging reproach to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her cohorts who scuttled the deal by which Amazon would have built a headquarters in Queens, Ocasio-Cortez's district, Amazon is reputedly going to place its headquarters in Manhattan instead.
In a stinging reproach to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her cohorts who scuttled the deal by which Amazon would have built a headquarters in Queens, Ocasio-Cortez's district, Amazon is reputedly going to place its headquarters in Manhattan instead.
 
Although it may not appear so, the leaders of both major political parties in North Carolina favor lowering the tax burden of large businesses.
Although it may not appear so, the leaders of both major political parties in North Carolina favor lowering the tax burden of large businesses.
 
The education establishment and their left-wing political allies frequently condemn companies that are contracted to operate public charter schools
The education establishment and their left-wing political allies frequently condemn companies that are contracted to operate public charter schools
 
The two main factors that should be considered when evaluating how hospital mergers affect a health-care market for patients are prices and quality.
The two main factors that should be considered when evaluating how hospital mergers affect a health-care market for patients are prices and quality.
 
Proponents of the Durham-Orange Light Rail Project were issued a crushing blow by the GoTriangle Board of Trustees, which terminated the project in early April.
Proponents of the Durham-Orange Light Rail Project were issued a crushing blow by the GoTriangle Board of Trustees, which terminated the project in early April.
 
The focus used to be on developing the whole person: To lift students morally and ethically, to pique their curiosity in all things, and to instill, as cardinal John Henry Newman wrote, certain “habits of mind” that produce a deeply thoughtful individual.
The focus used to be on developing the whole person: To lift students morally and ethically, to pique their curiosity in all things, and to instill, as cardinal John Henry Newman wrote, certain “habits of mind” that produce a deeply thoughtful individual.
 
In 1788 the Hillsborough Convention convened to consider ratification of the US Constitution and also to approve an “unalterable” seat of government. They did neither.
In 1788 the Hillsborough Convention convened to consider ratification of the US Constitution and also to approve an “unalterable” seat of government. They did neither.
 
If a new poll from Emerson Polling is accurate, the Democratic Party has an edge over Republicans in upcoming elections.
If a new poll from Emerson Polling is accurate, the Democratic Party has an edge over Republicans in upcoming elections.
 
Co-chairmen of the House Select Committee on Disaster Relief panned sluggish hurricane relief efforts by the Cooper administration. They want renewed oversight authority.
Co-chairmen of the House Select Committee on Disaster Relief panned sluggish hurricane relief efforts by the Cooper administration. They want renewed oversight authority.
 
In a horrifying moment caught on video, a man set himself on fire near the White House on Wednesday, walking around fully engulfed in flames for several seconds before Secret Service and police arrived to extinguish the flames and attempt to save his life.
In a horrifying moment caught on video, a man set himself on fire near the White House on Wednesday, walking around fully engulfed in flames for several seconds before Secret Service and police arrived to extinguish the flames and attempt to save his life.
 
North Carolina senators passed a budget resolution May 31, but they’re still working to resolve a disputed provision involving Vidant Health.
North Carolina senators passed a budget resolution May 31, but they’re still working to resolve a disputed provision involving Vidant Health.
 
Pope Francis finally approved the changes he has long wanted to implement to the Lord's Prayer by replacing "lead us not into temptation" with "do not let us fall into temptation," reports UCatholic.
Pope Francis finally approved the changes he has long wanted to implement to the Lord's Prayer by replacing "lead us not into temptation" with "do not let us fall into temptation," reports UCatholic.
 
The pro-life movie "Unplanned" has been effectively banned from screening in Canadian cinemas, reports LifeSiteNews.
The pro-life movie "Unplanned" has been effectively banned from screening in Canadian cinemas, reports LifeSiteNews.
 
Rep. Chuck McGrady, his hand on the polished bar, couldn’t stop smiling as he leaned in for a better look.
Rep. Chuck McGrady, his hand on the polished bar, couldn’t stop smiling as he leaned in for a better look.
 
The N.C. Senate passed its budget plan for the next two years Friday by a 30-16 vote.
The N.C. Senate passed its budget plan for the next two years Friday by a 30-16 vote.
 
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system — created in 1937 in the wake of the repeal of Prohibition — for the past 80-plus years has remained mostly static.
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system — created in 1937 in the wake of the repeal of Prohibition — for the past 80-plus years has remained mostly static.
 
The Senate passed its version of a $23.9 billion 2019-20 budget amid sharp rhetoric that broke along partisan and regional divides.
The Senate passed its version of a $23.9 billion 2019-20 budget amid sharp rhetoric that broke along partisan and regional divides.
 
The struggle over Vidant Health, the regional hospital network affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, escalated Thursday.
The struggle over Vidant Health, the regional hospital network affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, escalated Thursday.
 
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