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I attended Congressman Walter Jones' funeral service today at St. Peter's Catholic Church.
 
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.
 
When did the politicians of the 2019 Democrat Party become completely devoid of morals, ethics and raw human intelligence?
When did the politicians of the 2019 Democrat Party become completely devoid of morals, ethics and raw human intelligence?
 
About 60 percent of Americans support abortion in the first trimester. As pregnancy continues, though, support drops. Just 28 percent support abortion in the second trimester.
About 60 percent of Americans support abortion in the first trimester. As pregnancy continues, though, support drops. Just 28 percent support abortion in the second trimester.
 
On Thursday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) released a six-page proposal for her much-ballyhooed Green New Deal. Before so much as reading it, presumably, Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), who happens to be a 2020 presidential frontrunner, endorsed it:
On Thursday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) released a six-page proposal for her much-ballyhooed Green New Deal. Before so much as reading it, presumably, Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), who happens to be a 2020 presidential frontrunner, endorsed it:
 
I made a presentation recently to a community GOP club, a group of kind people who were smart, engaged, and curious. Much like many of the other groups I speak to and with.
I made a presentation recently to a community GOP club, a group of kind people who were smart, engaged, and curious. Much like many of the other groups I speak to and with.
 
Given the legislative logjams created by a divided federal government, it's safe to say that the chances of major health care reform in Congress are very low.
Given the legislative logjams created by a divided federal government, it's safe to say that the chances of major health care reform in Congress are very low.
 
Over two years after the fact, newly released FBI emails obtained via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request confirm that James Comey's FBI attempted to work out a quid pro quo deal with the Obama State Department to help minimize the Hillary Clinton private email server scandal.
Over two years after the fact, newly released FBI emails obtained via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request confirm that James Comey's FBI attempted to work out a quid pro quo deal with the Obama State Department to help minimize the Hillary Clinton private email server scandal.
 
In a recent article titled "With friends like these, we don"t need enemies", I explained how the Democrats have managed to keep control of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners when they have only two votes.
In a recent article titled "With friends like these, we don"t need enemies", I explained how the Democrats have managed to keep control of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners when they have only two votes.
 
Former University of North Carolina System Board of Governors member Bill Webb, who resigned in January, vacated his seat for financial reasons, according to his resignation letter.
Former University of North Carolina System Board of Governors member Bill Webb, who resigned in January, vacated his seat for financial reasons, according to his resignation letter.
 
After lawmakers pass a budget establishing public education funding levels for the following school year, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction distributes state dollars to school districts using a so-called resource allocation model.
After lawmakers pass a budget establishing public education funding levels for the following school year, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction distributes state dollars to school districts using a so-called resource allocation model.
 
Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and her minions in the media clipped a 5-minute video of a House Oversight and Reform Committee on Wednesday which quickly went viral - but excluded a follow-up response that put a damper on Ocasio-Cortez's pontificating.
Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and her minions in the media clipped a 5-minute video of a House Oversight and Reform Committee on Wednesday which quickly went viral - but excluded a follow-up response that put a damper on Ocasio-Cortez's pontificating.
 
State political leaders have known for decades that the Department of Motor Vehicles needed to move out of its headquarters on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.
State political leaders have known for decades that the Department of Motor Vehicles needed to move out of its headquarters on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.
 
I was born in Charlotte. But I grew up in rural Mecklenburg County. There used to be such a place - and, indeed, quite a few such places still exist in our increasingly urbanized state.
I was born in Charlotte. But I grew up in rural Mecklenburg County. There used to be such a place - and, indeed, quite a few such places still exist in our increasingly urbanized state.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners must deliver a budget for Fiscal Year 2019 /2020 for the county government in their charge to govern.
The Beaufort County Commissioners must deliver a budget for Fiscal Year 2019 /2020 for the county government in their charge to govern.
 
That famous punchline also comes to mind as this fan considers debate over state-funded public school construction in North Carolina. Yes, I'm linking one of North Carolina's most pressing policy discussions to "This Is Spinal Tap."
That famous punchline also comes to mind as this fan considers debate over state-funded public school construction in North Carolina. Yes, I'm linking one of North Carolina's most pressing policy discussions to "This Is Spinal Tap."
 
It is no secret among the truly conservative county commissioners and conservative Republicans that Democrats have held leadership positions on the Board of County Commissioners for the past 12 years.
It is no secret among the truly conservative county commissioners and conservative Republicans that Democrats have held leadership positions on the Board of County Commissioners for the past 12 years.
 
Grisham decided early on to offer her own "rebuttal" to Trump's State of the Union speech, specifically addressing Trump's call for greater border security and an extended border wall between the United States and Mexico that would stretch across the lower border of her state.
Grisham decided early on to offer her own "rebuttal" to Trump's State of the Union speech, specifically addressing Trump's call for greater border security and an extended border wall between the United States and Mexico that would stretch across the lower border of her state.
 
When the state decides to regulate an industry, it doesn't necessarily apply the same level of regulation it uses for other regulated industries.
When the state decides to regulate an industry, it doesn't necessarily apply the same level of regulation it uses for other regulated industries.
 
Listed here are Stan Deatherage's most recent rants. It does appear that I shall continue to blow off a bit of steam.
Listed here are Stan Deatherage's most recent rants. It does appear that I shall continue to blow off a bit of steam.
 
If the most important factor determining the welfare of workers is the growth rate of the economy, that has policy implications that free-market conservatives, among others, will welcome.
If the most important factor determining the welfare of workers is the growth rate of the economy, that has policy implications that free-market conservatives, among others, will welcome.
 
The fiscal year that ended on June 30. 2018 audit was presented. Like all other government audits it reported a glowing success for the commissioners and staff.
The fiscal year that ended on June 30. 2018 audit was presented. Like all other government audits it reported a glowing success for the commissioners and staff.
 
And in the North Carolina General Assembly, lawmakers start the legislative session by introducing new tax and spending proposals.
And in the North Carolina General Assembly, lawmakers start the legislative session by introducing new tax and spending proposals.
 
The Daily Beast is definitely pulling for one team to win Sunday's Super Bowl, and its definitely not the New England Patroits.
The Daily Beast is definitely pulling for one team to win Sunday's Super Bowl, and its definitely not the New England Patroits.
 
Although the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's former chancellor, Carol Folt, will mostly be remembered for the numerous scandals and years-long protests on campus during her tenure, she also leaves behind other less-publicized, but still controversial, projects
Although the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's former chancellor, Carol Folt, will mostly be remembered for the numerous scandals and years-long protests on campus during her tenure, she also leaves behind other less-publicized, but still controversial, projects
 
Gov. Roy Cooper picked the youngest member of the N.C. Supreme Court to its top position.
 
Enrollment at Western Carolina University is at a record high now that a low-tuition plan for select University of North Carolina schools is in effect
Enrollment at Western Carolina University is at a record high now that a low-tuition plan for select University of North Carolina schools is in effect
 
Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) attacked federal immigration officers on Thursday after an illegal alien MS-13 gang member, who had 12 prior arrests, allegedly murdered someone on Sunday in her district, which is a sanctuary city.
Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) attacked federal immigration officers on Thursday after an illegal alien MS-13 gang member, who had 12 prior arrests, allegedly murdered someone on Sunday in her district, which is a sanctuary city.
 
Attacks by academics and the media on the University of North Carolina system's Board of Governors have become a major part of the state's political landscape in recent years.
Attacks by academics and the media on the University of North Carolina system's Board of Governors have become a major part of the state's political landscape in recent years.
 
Changing how North Carolina regulates liquor sales would require major adjustments, the state’s Program Evaluation Division says in its latest report
Changing how North Carolina regulates liquor sales would require major adjustments, the state’s Program Evaluation Division says in its latest report
 
Rep. Walter Jones Jr., a Farmville Republican first elected to Congress in 1994, died Sunday on his 76th birthday. He entered hospice care roughly two weeks ago after breaking his hip.
Rep. Walter Jones Jr., a Farmville Republican first elected to Congress in 1994, died Sunday on his 76th birthday. He entered hospice care roughly two weeks ago after breaking his hip.
 
Thank You, President Trump for taking the initiative to acknowledge the humanity in an unborn child and thank you for pointing out the inhumanity of those would-be mothers who choose to abort the life inside them.
Thank You, President Trump for taking the initiative to acknowledge the humanity in an unborn child and thank you for pointing out the inhumanity of those would-be mothers who choose to abort the life inside them.
 
In these uncertain times, with events hurling at us so fast we don't have time to process them, this is a prayer worth repeating and ideals worth following, regardless of our faith, our politics or circumstances.
In these uncertain times, with events hurling at us so fast we don't have time to process them, this is a prayer worth repeating and ideals worth following, regardless of our faith, our politics or circumstances.
 
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