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Republican lawmakers and education leaders sat down with Harnett County school and county officials at Erwin Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 17, to discuss a possible statewide school construction bond.
Republican lawmakers and education leaders sat down with Harnett County school and county officials at Erwin Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 17, to discuss a possible statewide school construction bond.
 
One thing I have noticed about President Donald J. Trump: "He lies constantly" ... until it all becomes perfectly true.
One thing I have noticed about President Donald J. Trump: "He lies constantly" ... until it all becomes perfectly true.
 
Republican Rep.-elect Mark Harris says he expects a state court will certify him the winner of the disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election.
Republican Rep.-elect Mark Harris says he expects a state court will certify him the winner of the disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election.
 
Yes, Chuck Norris, who starred in a bunch of martial arts movies, is still a bada** at age 78.
Yes, Chuck Norris, who starred in a bunch of martial arts movies, is still a bada** at age 78.
 
There are three theories, perhaps even four, upon which President Trump can close our southern border, including providing a permanent, physical barrier.
There are three theories, perhaps even four, upon which President Trump can close our southern border, including providing a permanent, physical barrier.
 
Buncombe County's financial troubles will not end with the January 16th plea hearing of former county manager Wanda Greene in federal court or payment of her $750,000 settlement with the county.
Buncombe County's financial troubles will not end with the January 16th plea hearing of former county manager Wanda Greene in federal court or payment of her $750,000 settlement with the county.
 
There is a disabling disease going around; epidemiologists believe it hit sometime in the fall of 2016.
There is a disabling disease going around; epidemiologists believe it hit sometime in the fall of 2016.
 
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is scheduled to meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, to consider and adopt rules for spirits sold and consumed in North Carolina.
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is scheduled to meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, to consider and adopt rules for spirits sold and consumed in North Carolina.
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has been bailed out by the state to stay afloat, but it's hard to say how, exactly, North Carolina has benefited by doing so.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has been bailed out by the state to stay afloat, but it's hard to say how, exactly, North Carolina has benefited by doing so.
 
On Wednesday evening, Tucker Carlson delivered a 15-minute monologue on his Fox News program regarding the future of economics and politics in the United States.
On Wednesday evening, Tucker Carlson delivered a 15-minute monologue on his Fox News program regarding the future of economics and politics in the United States.
 
2019 was only four days old when we got the announcement the U.S. Supreme Court was going to hear arguments on North Carolina's redistricting lawsuit in March. Once again, our state will be in the political spotlight.
2019 was only four days old when we got the announcement the U.S. Supreme Court was going to hear arguments on North Carolina's redistricting lawsuit in March. Once again, our state will be in the political spotlight.
 
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced two bills on Thursday, one to eliminate the electoral college and the other to prohibit presidents from pardoning themselves or their family members.
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced two bills on Thursday, one to eliminate the electoral college and the other to prohibit presidents from pardoning themselves or their family members.
 
Proponents of our ABC system make so much of the commission's power and propensity to "control" - rather than sell and market - spirits in North Carolina. Curbing alcohol consumption, keeping it out of the hands of minors, etc.
Proponents of our ABC system make so much of the commission's power and propensity to "control" - rather than sell and market - spirits in North Carolina. Curbing alcohol consumption, keeping it out of the hands of minors, etc.
 
Since Senator Mitt Romney's (R-UT) brutal Washington Post op-ed tearing into President Trump two days ago, the commentariat has been buzzing about how to judge Trump's character - and what such a judgment means about our view of the presidency and the Republican Party.
Since Senator Mitt Romney's (R-UT) brutal Washington Post op-ed tearing into President Trump two days ago, the commentariat has been buzzing about how to judge Trump's character - and what such a judgment means about our view of the presidency and the Republican Party.
 
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has released its initial 2018 annual report, the pages of which are filled with colorful photos of smiling people and happy numbers.
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has released its initial 2018 annual report, the pages of which are filled with colorful photos of smiling people and happy numbers.
 
Political commentator Dave Rubin and psychologist Jordan Peterson have become the latest in a line of Internet celebrities to declare their independence from the crowdfunding site Patreon, after Patreon revealed a bizarre new "hate speech" policy.
Political commentator Dave Rubin and psychologist Jordan Peterson have become the latest in a line of Internet celebrities to declare their independence from the crowdfunding site Patreon, after Patreon revealed a bizarre new "hate speech" policy.
 
In case you've missed, there has been yet another controversy brewing over a Confederate statue, this one in Winston-Salem.
In case you've missed, there has been yet another controversy brewing over a Confederate statue, this one in Winston-Salem.
 
Teachers and parents, we have a trust problem. Just 36 percent of public school teachers express “complete” or “a lot of” trust in parents, EdChoice’s new “Schooling in America Survey” says.
Teachers and parents, we have a trust problem. Just 36 percent of public school teachers express “complete” or “a lot of” trust in parents, EdChoice’s new “Schooling in America Survey” says.
 
So much of our culture today seems to be about finding reasons to hate pop culture from even a decade or two ago.
So much of our culture today seems to be about finding reasons to hate pop culture from even a decade or two ago.
 
Last week the News & Observer reported that Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) grew by a mere 42 students
Last week the News & Observer reported that Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) grew by a mere 42 students
 
No self-respecting columnist passes up the obligatory prediction column the first week of the year. So here goes mine
No self-respecting columnist passes up the obligatory prediction column the first week of the year. So here goes mine
 
Throughout my career in journalism, I've tried to make it a point to learn something from all each of my editors, even those I often questioned, or even disliked
Throughout my career in journalism, I've tried to make it a point to learn something from all each of my editors, even those I often questioned, or even disliked
 
It's easy to endorse evidence-based policymaking when you assume it will reinforce your existing beliefs, and to assume that your adversaries are the ones whose policies will fail the evidentiary test.
It's easy to endorse evidence-based policymaking when you assume it will reinforce your existing beliefs, and to assume that your adversaries are the ones whose policies will fail the evidentiary test.
 
Samuel Moyn, a Yale law professor, recently asked, “What is ‘cultural Marxism?’” His answer: “Nothing of the kind actually exists.”
Samuel Moyn, a Yale law professor, recently asked, “What is ‘cultural Marxism?’” His answer: “Nothing of the kind actually exists.”
 
CNN reporter Leyla Santiago discussed sexually-charged subject matter during CNN's New Year's Eve coverage on Monday night in front of a small child.
CNN reporter Leyla Santiago discussed sexually-charged subject matter during CNN's New Year's Eve coverage on Monday night in front of a small child.
 
On October 16, 2018, Francisco Gonzalez wrote an article, or more aptly, a book review, entitled " Why Open Borders Are Bad for America's Immigrants"; it was published by The Federalist.
On October 16, 2018, Francisco Gonzalez wrote an article, or more aptly, a book review, entitled " Why Open Borders Are Bad for America's Immigrants"; it was published by The Federalist.
 
Last month various state and national media outlets reported North Carolina State University (NCSU) approved a Ph.D. program concentration in "social justice education."
Last month various state and national media outlets reported North Carolina State University (NCSU) approved a Ph.D. program concentration in "social justice education."
 
For the last several days, news of General Motor's (GM) plans to close plants and eliminate nearly 15,000 jobs in the U.S. and Canada have been blanketing the news
For the last several days, news of General Motor's (GM) plans to close plants and eliminate nearly 15,000 jobs in the U.S. and Canada have been blanketing the news
 
ep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) suggested on Sunday that the Democrats do not want to secure the southern border because they want to change the voting electorate in the U.S. through immigration.
ep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) suggested on Sunday that the Democrats do not want to secure the southern border because they want to change the voting electorate in the U.S. through immigration.
 
Carolina Journal will post the most recent developments in the continuing dispute over the outcome of the 2018 race for North Carolina's 9th U.S. Congressional District between Republican Rev. Mark Harris, Democrat Dan McCready, and Libertarian Jeff Scott
Carolina Journal will post the most recent developments in the continuing dispute over the outcome of the 2018 race for North Carolina's 9th U.S. Congressional District between Republican Rev. Mark Harris, Democrat Dan McCready, and Libertarian Jeff Scott
 
The saga of Silent Sam will continue into 2019
 
Want yet more one signal that American politics has changed markedly in the past decade? Look no further than the annual report card issued by the Cato Institute to grade the fiscal performance of the nation's state governors
Want yet more one signal that American politics has changed markedly in the past decade? Look no further than the annual report card issued by the Cato Institute to grade the fiscal performance of the nation's state governors
 
Four days ago, a date came and went without much mention. Yet it was so significant.
 
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