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Why would any politician make irresponsible decisions at critical times during elections.
Why would any politician make irresponsible decisions at critical times during elections.
 
N.C. House District 12 (All of Lenoir County, and southwestern part of Pitt County that includes portions of Greenville, Winterville, Grifton, and Ayden.)
N.C. House District 12 (All of Lenoir County, and southwestern part of Pitt County that includes portions of Greenville, Winterville, Grifton, and Ayden.)
 
Hundreds of Central American migrants scrambled over a bridge wall and jumped into a river below as they battled to get past authorities stopping them at the Guatemala-Mexico border.
Hundreds of Central American migrants scrambled over a bridge wall and jumped into a river below as they battled to get past authorities stopping them at the Guatemala-Mexico border.
 
In today's polarized political environment, I'm often asked how I think America can come back together. My answer is pretty simple: we learn to leave each other alone.
In today's polarized political environment, I'm often asked how I think America can come back together. My answer is pretty simple: we learn to leave each other alone.
 
If your taxable income is greater than $60,000, then you are at least a bit better off than the average North Carolinian. But does that make you wealthy?
If your taxable income is greater than $60,000, then you are at least a bit better off than the average North Carolinian. But does that make you wealthy?
 
North Carolina has received federal approval to transition to a cost-saving, whole-health Medicaid managed care system that will take the state out of the day-to-day management of the government insurance program for the elderly, disabled, and poor
North Carolina has received federal approval to transition to a cost-saving, whole-health Medicaid managed care system that will take the state out of the day-to-day management of the government insurance program for the elderly, disabled, and poor
 
James O'Keefe's Project Veritas released a new undercover video Monday night showing Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and her staffers expressing support for radical gun control measures that they admit she can't state publicly.
James O'Keefe's Project Veritas released a new undercover video Monday night showing Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and her staffers expressing support for radical gun control measures that they admit she can't state publicly.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein has launched an investigation into Juul, a fast-growing e-cigarette company, but a consumer freedom expert warns the attempted crackdown could backfire.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein has launched an investigation into Juul, a fast-growing e-cigarette company, but a consumer freedom expert warns the attempted crackdown could backfire.
 
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.
 
On Friday, The Daily Caller's Kerry Picket reported that the Metropolitan Republican Club in Manhattan, which houses the Manhattan Republican Party and the New York City regional office of the New York Republican Party, was vandalized, including broken windows and spray-painted anarchist symbols.
On Friday, The Daily Caller's Kerry Picket reported that the Metropolitan Republican Club in Manhattan, which houses the Manhattan Republican Party and the New York City regional office of the New York Republican Party, was vandalized, including broken windows and spray-painted anarchist symbols.
 
Voters tend to credit the governor for a state's strong economy and fiscal health
Voters tend to credit the governor for a state's strong economy and fiscal health
 
Last week, Civitas President Donald Bryson participated in a debate on the merits of the voter ID constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot this fall
Last week, Civitas President Donald Bryson participated in a debate on the merits of the voter ID constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot this fall
 
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.
 
North Carolina's elementary and secondary schools are among the best in the country at delivering academic value for the tax dollars spent on them
North Carolina's elementary and secondary schools are among the best in the country at delivering academic value for the tax dollars spent on them
 
Before Sunday's match-up between the Carolina Panthers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Eagles safety Eric Reid and Panthers safety Malcolm Jenkins got into a heated exchange spurred by the national anthem protests that ultimately required teammates and referees to separate the two.
Before Sunday's match-up between the Carolina Panthers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Eagles safety Eric Reid and Panthers safety Malcolm Jenkins got into a heated exchange spurred by the national anthem protests that ultimately required teammates and referees to separate the two.
 
On July 26, 2018 a gospel singing group Called Big Daddy Weave came to town. They performed at Washington High School from 7:00 until 10:00 PM.
On July 26, 2018 a gospel singing group Called Big Daddy Weave came to town. They performed at Washington High School from 7:00 until 10:00 PM.
 
North Carolina's 2018 election cycle may be considered a "blue moon" - but Democrats aren't just standing around without a dream in their hearts
North Carolina's 2018 election cycle may be considered a "blue moon" - but Democrats aren't just standing around without a dream in their hearts
 
Over the decades, the conception of a liberal arts education appears to have slowly lost its meaning.
Over the decades, the conception of a liberal arts education appears to have slowly lost its meaning.
 
This week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., in preparation for a 2020 presidential run, decided to fight back against President Trump's brutal nickname for her: Pocahontas.
This week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., in preparation for a 2020 presidential run, decided to fight back against President Trump's brutal nickname for her: Pocahontas.
 
Listen to this state's only two-term Republican governor, and you'll hear that GOP legislators are "trying to put unconstitutional things in the state constitution to make them not unconstitutional anymore."
Listen to this state's only two-term Republican governor, and you'll hear that GOP legislators are "trying to put unconstitutional things in the state constitution to make them not unconstitutional anymore."
 
Many are saying that the November 6 elections are all about Trump, a referendum either affirming or refuting his leadership
Many are saying that the November 6 elections are all about Trump, a referendum either affirming or refuting his leadership
 
You don't like a particular policy or a particular president? Then argue for your position. Go out there and win an election," Obama said. "But don't break it."
You don't like a particular policy or a particular president? Then argue for your position. Go out there and win an election," Obama said. "But don't break it."
 
In addition to casting ballots for local, state and federal candidates, this November North Carolina voters will be asked to vote on six proposed amendments to the state constitution
In addition to casting ballots for local, state and federal candidates, this November North Carolina voters will be asked to vote on six proposed amendments to the state constitution
 
"Comedian" Amy Schumer, fresh off her sort-of arrest during the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, took to Instagram late Friday to announce that she's joining Colin Kaepernick's cause, and "protesting" the NFL's decision to "blacklist" the former second-string quarterback.
"Comedian" Amy Schumer, fresh off her sort-of arrest during the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, took to Instagram late Friday to announce that she's joining Colin Kaepernick's cause, and "protesting" the NFL's decision to "blacklist" the former second-string quarterback.
 
Panelists debating a proposed constitutional amendment creating a new state elections/ethics board offered starkly different views about the threats to separation of powers
Panelists debating a proposed constitutional amendment creating a new state elections/ethics board offered starkly different views about the threats to separation of powers
 
A strident anti-Kavanaugh protester named Alethea Torrellas Shapiro, apparently accompanied by two of her children, accosted Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, barking at him, "Senator Cassidy, can you please apologize to my children for ruining their futures?"
A strident anti-Kavanaugh protester named Alethea Torrellas Shapiro, apparently accompanied by two of her children, accosted Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, barking at him, "Senator Cassidy, can you please apologize to my children for ruining their futures?"
 
The Department of Education is poised to replace Obama-era regulations on for-profit colleges and universities with more broad-based transparency measures
The Department of Education is poised to replace Obama-era regulations on for-profit colleges and universities with more broad-based transparency measures
 
About this time each year we looked forward to receiving the Sears Wish Book. This wonderful catalogue was about three inches thick, packed with thousands of items
About this time each year we looked forward to receiving the Sears Wish Book. This wonderful catalogue was about three inches thick, packed with thousands of items
 
Municipal sewage systems jettisoned tens of millions of gallons of untreated human waste into Hurricane Florence floodwaters, dwarfing the hog manure lagoon discharges state and national media cited as public health and environmental hazards
Municipal sewage systems jettisoned tens of millions of gallons of untreated human waste into Hurricane Florence floodwaters, dwarfing the hog manure lagoon discharges state and national media cited as public health and environmental hazards
 
The Republican National Committee released a new ad on Thursday highlighting the political Left as "an unhinged mob" as Democratic leaders have called for incivility and used violent rhetoric in recent days.
The Republican National Committee released a new ad on Thursday highlighting the political Left as "an unhinged mob" as Democratic leaders have called for incivility and used violent rhetoric in recent days.
 
In the main, there are two reasons given for taxing soda and other heavily sugared products, including sugar itself
In the main, there are two reasons given for taxing soda and other heavily sugared products, including sugar itself
 
In their latest exciting moral victory, Democrats have now dropped $38.1 million on failing Texas senatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, bringing his grand total to $61.2 million in a race he now trails by seven points, according to the RealClearPolitics poll average.
In their latest exciting moral victory, Democrats have now dropped $38.1 million on failing Texas senatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, bringing his grand total to $61.2 million in a race he now trails by seven points, according to the RealClearPolitics poll average.
 
Rob Christensen, the venerable political reporter for the News & Observer, offers a future vision of North Carolina as Illinois, with out-of-control spending leading to failing government and bad credit
Rob Christensen, the venerable political reporter for the News & Observer, offers a future vision of North Carolina as Illinois, with out-of-control spending leading to failing government and bad credit
 
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