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Reporters, government accountability activists, and residents often grapple with government institutions, which can be slow to respond to and or even hostile toward any attempt to shine light on their operations.
Reporters, government accountability activists, and residents often grapple with government institutions, which can be slow to respond to and or even hostile toward any attempt to shine light on their operations.
 
The "new beginnings" Beaufort County conservative club meeting held last night at King chicken was an outstanding success.
The "new beginnings" Beaufort County conservative club meeting held last night at King chicken was an outstanding success.
 
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.
 
Women's March leader - and accused anti-Semite - Linda Sarsour, lashed out at those expressing condolences for the victims of the New Zealand mass shooting, claiming she's "triggered" by those who both criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) for her anti-Semitic remarks.
Women's March leader - and accused anti-Semite - Linda Sarsour, lashed out at those expressing condolences for the victims of the New Zealand mass shooting, claiming she's "triggered" by those who both criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) for her anti-Semitic remarks.
 
A new report from Reuters reveals more skeletons from former Congressman Beto O'Rourke's (D-TX) past, including disturbing writings from when he was a teenager.
A new report from Reuters reveals more skeletons from former Congressman Beto O'Rourke's (D-TX) past, including disturbing writings from when he was a teenager.
 
When describing access to public records, "slow" is the first word that comes to mind, Ken Eudy, a senior adviser to Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday, March 11, during a talk on government transparency at Elon University.
When describing access to public records, "slow" is the first word that comes to mind, Ken Eudy, a senior adviser to Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday, March 11, during a talk on government transparency at Elon University.
 
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly will face tough decisions on important health care legislation in the current session.
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly will face tough decisions on important health care legislation in the current session.
 
Those who want to build a new Beaufort County jail are back. They are the same kind of scheme that cost Beaufort County taxpayers over 40 million dollars in new schools about ten years ago.
Those who want to build a new Beaufort County jail are back. They are the same kind of scheme that cost Beaufort County taxpayers over 40 million dollars in new schools about ten years ago.
 
This year, Coles and the trafficking commission have introduced statewide legislation that, among many other things, would provide post-conviction relief for survivors who are charged with minor crimes while being trafficked
This year, Coles and the trafficking commission have introduced statewide legislation that, among many other things, would provide post-conviction relief for survivors who are charged with minor crimes while being trafficked
 
On Tuesday, the Department of Justice charged 50 people with involvement in a scheme that allowed rich parents to bribe college and testing officials to smooth the path for their children's admission into top colleges.
On Tuesday, the Department of Justice charged 50 people with involvement in a scheme that allowed rich parents to bribe college and testing officials to smooth the path for their children's admission into top colleges.
 
There are several candidates who are seeking the Congressional seat from the 3rd District that was held by the late great Walter B. Jones, but only one is a tried and true conservative.
There are several candidates who are seeking the Congressional seat from the 3rd District that was held by the late great Walter B. Jones, but only one is a tried and true conservative.
 
In the twilight of his political career, Ronald Reagan made the media rounds to discuss his administration, legacy, and unfinished business
In the twilight of his political career, Ronald Reagan made the media rounds to discuss his administration, legacy, and unfinished business
 
This weekend marks the end of a sports era. Since I was around at the beginning, I want to join others in mourning the loss of over-the-air broadcasts of ACC sports.
This weekend marks the end of a sports era. Since I was around at the beginning, I want to join others in mourning the loss of over-the-air broadcasts of ACC sports.
 
Venezuela entered its fourth day of blackouts in an "electricity crisis" that plunged most of the country's 23 states, including the state home to the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, into complete darkness.
Venezuela entered its fourth day of blackouts in an "electricity crisis" that plunged most of the country's 23 states, including the state home to the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, into complete darkness.
 
Mark Davis said he is the happiest person in North Carolina after being appointed to a seat on the N.C. Supreme Court. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, is not so pleased
Mark Davis said he is the happiest person in North Carolina after being appointed to a seat on the N.C. Supreme Court. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, is not so pleased
 
More money flows to arenas and building upgrades. The hunt for recruits gets more competitive. University presidents brag about how their new program will make the school nationally known.
More money flows to arenas and building upgrades. The hunt for recruits gets more competitive. University presidents brag about how their new program will make the school nationally known.
 
This weekend, Media Matters released a compendium of old Tucker Carlson quotes from the period 2006 to 2011 - a period during which Carlson routinely called into the shock-jock show Bubba The Love Sponge.
This weekend, Media Matters released a compendium of old Tucker Carlson quotes from the period 2006 to 2011 - a period during which Carlson routinely called into the shock-jock show Bubba The Love Sponge.
 
Crowded is an understatement. Twenty-six candidates from four political parties lined up to seek the vacant 3rd U.S. Congressional District seat in a July 9 special election
Crowded is an understatement. Twenty-six candidates from four political parties lined up to seek the vacant 3rd U.S. Congressional District seat in a July 9 special election
 
Here's a good news-bad news story that needs a happy ending. The good news is that as of January our state's unemployment rate was 3.6 percent. When you consider it was 4.5 percent last February that's cause for celebration
Here's a good news-bad news story that needs a happy ending. The good news is that as of January our state's unemployment rate was 3.6 percent. When you consider it was 4.5 percent last February that's cause for celebration
 
The North Carolina General Assembly lags behind most other states as one of seven state governments that doesn't offer video of any legislative sessions or committees
The North Carolina General Assembly lags behind most other states as one of seven state governments that doesn't offer video of any legislative sessions or committees
 
For decades, the Democratic Party has often taken the Jewish-American vote for granted.
 
Adults who don’t receive health insurance through their employer struggle to find affordable plans when they look to buy coverage on their own from an insurance company
Adults who don’t receive health insurance through their employer struggle to find affordable plans when they look to buy coverage on their own from an insurance company
 
On Saturday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), the Fresh Face™ of the Democratic Party, found herself on the wrong end of a rather damning expose from The New York Post.
On Saturday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), the Fresh Face™ of the Democratic Party, found herself on the wrong end of a rather damning expose from The New York Post.
 
A Wake County Superior Court judge signed a consent order giving the state more time to pay a nearly $730 million judgment in a lawsuit over school technology funds
A Wake County Superior Court judge signed a consent order giving the state more time to pay a nearly $730 million judgment in a lawsuit over school technology funds
 
North Carolina's largest insurer has brokered an agreement with three national health care companies to open intensive primary care clinics this year in areas lacking services.
North Carolina's largest insurer has brokered an agreement with three national health care companies to open intensive primary care clinics this year in areas lacking services.
 
Sen. Bernie Sanders' perspective on the world is deeply wrong. He has spent his career defending oppressive socialist regimes across the planet while criticizing the supposed predation of the United States; he has generated no legislation of significance in decades of public service.
Sen. Bernie Sanders' perspective on the world is deeply wrong. He has spent his career defending oppressive socialist regimes across the planet while criticizing the supposed predation of the United States; he has generated no legislation of significance in decades of public service.
 
People wanting to learn the fate of Silent Sam will have to wait a bit longer
 
Education schools have become one of the most politicized corners of academia, and The Politicization of University Schools of Education
Education schools have become one of the most politicized corners of academia, and The Politicization of University Schools of Education
 
The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives voted on Friday to defend local governments that choose to allow illegal aliens to vote in their elections.
The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives voted on Friday to defend local governments that choose to allow illegal aliens to vote in their elections.
 
In former President Barack Obama's view, the world would be a much better place if he and his wife were the prototypes for a million leaders across the globe.
In former President Barack Obama's view, the world would be a much better place if he and his wife were the prototypes for a million leaders across the globe.
 
The House K-12 Education committee OK'd the statewide school construction bond bill, but questioned the formula used to decide how much each county would get for school construction
The House K-12 Education committee OK'd the statewide school construction bond bill, but questioned the formula used to decide how much each county would get for school construction
 
The most logical starting point would be education. And if there were one part of the educational system that would produce this transformation most broadly, effectively, and efficiently, it would most likely be at our schools of education that train teachers for the K-12 classroom.
The most logical starting point would be education. And if there were one part of the educational system that would produce this transformation most broadly, effectively, and efficiently, it would most likely be at our schools of education that train teachers for the K-12 classroom.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper proposed a $25.2 billion General Fund budget for 2019-20 that would increase spending by more than $1.3 billion over the current fiscal year
Gov. Roy Cooper proposed a $25.2 billion General Fund budget for 2019-20 that would increase spending by more than $1.3 billion over the current fiscal year
 
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