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Much of the conversation surrounding this year’s N.C. Supreme Court election focuses on the potential impact for the court’s partisan makeup
Much of the conversation surrounding this year’s N.C. Supreme Court election focuses on the potential impact for the court’s partisan makeup
 
The forecast for Hurricane Florence looks bleak. It's hard to imagine as of this writing, but if the storm proceeds the way it's predicted to go, then by next week people's lives and neighborhoods in many areas of the state, from the coastal towns to the central Piedmont, will be radically altered
The forecast for Hurricane Florence looks bleak. It's hard to imagine as of this writing, but if the storm proceeds the way it's predicted to go, then by next week people's lives and neighborhoods in many areas of the state, from the coastal towns to the central Piedmont, will be radically altered
 
Yet despite the propensity of liberals and liberal/progressive activists and those identifying with the Democratic Party and those with minds poisoned by hatred against conservatives to obtain guns for the purpose of harming innocent people.
Yet despite the propensity of liberals and liberal/progressive activists and those identifying with the Democratic Party and those with minds poisoned by hatred against conservatives to obtain guns for the purpose of harming innocent people.
 
In recent years, the media has given us dire warnings about the "crisis of the humanities." In article after article, one reads about falling enrollments in college English departments and funding cuts
In recent years, the media has given us dire warnings about the "crisis of the humanities." In article after article, one reads about falling enrollments in college English departments and funding cuts
 
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein has come under heavy fire from both sides of the aisle for her handling of the unsubstantiated accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh about an alleged sexual assault dating back 36 years, when the accuser and Kavanaugh were both in high school.
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein has come under heavy fire from both sides of the aisle for her handling of the unsubstantiated accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh about an alleged sexual assault dating back 36 years, when the accuser and Kavanaugh were both in high school.
 
Do you want to hear some good news? For many readers across North Carolina who are still suffering from or cleaning up after the ravages of Hurricane Florence, some good news might be a welcome relief
Do you want to hear some good news? For many readers across North Carolina who are still suffering from or cleaning up after the ravages of Hurricane Florence, some good news might be a welcome relief
 
President Donald Trump ordered on Monday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) declassify and release the Carter Page FISA application and all text messages related to the Russia investigation from top DOJ and FBI officials who have come under intense scrutiny for alleged bias.
President Donald Trump ordered on Monday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) declassify and release the Carter Page FISA application and all text messages related to the Russia investigation from top DOJ and FBI officials who have come under intense scrutiny for alleged bias.
 
This month, the New Teacher Center released results from the 2018 North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey
This month, the New Teacher Center released results from the 2018 North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey
 
In 1791, Thomas Jefferson wrote an opinion on the constitutionality of a National Bank. It is an important commentary on the meaning and intent of the US Constitution, in particular the two general clauses - the General Welfare Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause.
In 1791, Thomas Jefferson wrote an opinion on the constitutionality of a National Bank. It is an important commentary on the meaning and intent of the US Constitution, in particular the two general clauses - the General Welfare Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause.
 
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 Monday evening, Wonkette founder Ana Marie Cox let the cat out of the bag regarding the Left's perspective on the allegations of sexual assault against Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
On Monday evening, Wonkette founder Ana Marie Cox let the cat out of the bag regarding the Left's perspective on the allegations of sexual assault against Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
 
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.
 
DC politicians make me sick. They are quite literally the most wretched of human beings. They (mostly Democrats, let's face it) refuse to act in the best interests of the country or of its citizens, but rather, act for pure political purposes only.
DC politicians make me sick. They are quite literally the most wretched of human beings. They (mostly Democrats, let's face it) refuse to act in the best interests of the country or of its citizens, but rather, act for pure political purposes only.
 
The saying “nix all six” is gaining traction from ideologues on the Left who value partisan victories and power over all else
The saying “nix all six” is gaining traction from ideologues on the Left who value partisan victories and power over all else
 
If you were to craft a narrative by which to undercut the #MeToo movement, it would be hard to do it better than Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
If you were to craft a narrative by which to undercut the #MeToo movement, it would be hard to do it better than Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
 
Last week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) threw a last-minute Hail Mary attempt to stop the ascension of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court: an anonymous letter accusing Kavanaugh of sexual impropriety.
Last week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) threw a last-minute Hail Mary attempt to stop the ascension of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court: an anonymous letter accusing Kavanaugh of sexual impropriety.
 
In North Carolina, state law empowers county commissions to oversee school facilities and the collection and appropriation of local tax dollars to school districts
In North Carolina, state law empowers county commissions to oversee school facilities and the collection and appropriation of local tax dollars to school districts
 
The 2017-18 school performance grades are in, and it’s mixed bag of good news and bad. Meanwhile, education leaders continue to promise improvements in academic performance
The 2017-18 school performance grades are in, and it’s mixed bag of good news and bad. Meanwhile, education leaders continue to promise improvements in academic performance
 
For North Carolina's distillers, getting their products into ABC stores is arduous and time-consuming
For North Carolina's distillers, getting their products into ABC stores is arduous and time-consuming
 
Colleges are using a new tool with the frightening potential to shut down open dialogue. They go by the benign-sounding name of "bias response teams."
Colleges are using a new tool with the frightening potential to shut down open dialogue. They go by the benign-sounding name of "bias response teams."
 
On Thursday, President Trump leapt directly into the path of an oncoming public disaster, tearing into the official Puerto Rican government estimate of the death toll from Hurricane Maria just before Hurricane Florence was scheduled to make landfall.
On Thursday, President Trump leapt directly into the path of an oncoming public disaster, tearing into the official Puerto Rican government estimate of the death toll from Hurricane Maria just before Hurricane Florence was scheduled to make landfall.
 
In a rare show of unity, the state elections board unanimously agreed during a Sept. 7 teleconference to challenge federal subpoenas of millions of voter records
In a rare show of unity, the state elections board unanimously agreed during a Sept. 7 teleconference to challenge federal subpoenas of millions of voter records
 
A leaked video from a Google "all hands meeting" following the 2016 presidential election shows the tech giant's top executives voicing their opposition to Donald Trump and making disparaging remarks about the newly-elected president's supporters.
A leaked video from a Google "all hands meeting" following the 2016 presidential election shows the tech giant's top executives voicing their opposition to Donald Trump and making disparaging remarks about the newly-elected president's supporters.
 
Recently, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo accidentally self-reported a serious federal violation
Recently, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo accidentally self-reported a serious federal violation
 
On Tuesday night, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon announced that it would no longer host comedian Norm Macdonald "out of sensitivity to our audience and in light of Norm Macdonald's comments in the press today."
On Tuesday night, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon announced that it would no longer host comedian Norm Macdonald "out of sensitivity to our audience and in light of Norm Macdonald's comments in the press today."
 
Eric Davis was chosen to replace Bill Cobey as chairman of the State Board of Education
Eric Davis was chosen to replace Bill Cobey as chairman of the State Board of Education
 
This week, Republican congressional candidate Rudy Peters of California was nearly stabbed by a 35-year-old Castro Valley resident, Farzad Fazeli.
This week, Republican congressional candidate Rudy Peters of California was nearly stabbed by a 35-year-old Castro Valley resident, Farzad Fazeli.
 
As part of the US-Mexico trade deal that was announced last week, the Trump administration argued for and won a $16 per hour minimum wage for auto and auto parts workers in the United States and Mexico
As part of the US-Mexico trade deal that was announced last week, the Trump administration argued for and won a $16 per hour minimum wage for auto and auto parts workers in the United States and Mexico
 
Norm Macdonald was supposed to appear on the "Tonight Show" Tuesday night, but NBC canceled his appearance after the comedian criticized the #MeToo movement in an interview.
Norm Macdonald was supposed to appear on the "Tonight Show" Tuesday night, but NBC canceled his appearance after the comedian criticized the #MeToo movement in an interview.
 
We should start a petition for the National Weather Service to eliminate names starting with the letter "F" in naming storms
We should start a petition for the National Weather Service to eliminate names starting with the letter "F" in naming storms
 
“Confusion” was the tone of the hour in the House Committee on Elections and Ethics Law when they voted to approve House Bill 1065 by a narrow margin on Tuesday afternoon
“Confusion” was the tone of the hour in the House Committee on Elections and Ethics Law when they voted to approve House Bill 1065 by a narrow margin on Tuesday afternoon
 
A handful of lawsuits which threatened to upend North Carolina's November elections resolved quietly over the past few days
A handful of lawsuits which threatened to upend North Carolina's November elections resolved quietly over the past few days
 
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) received intense scrutiny from CNN and MSNBC on Thursday after he was caught in an apparent lie earlier in the day about documents he released that were connected to Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) received intense scrutiny from CNN and MSNBC on Thursday after he was caught in an apparent lie earlier in the day about documents he released that were connected to Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing.
 
The Civitas Institute has released a new poll showing incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. George Holding and Democratic challenger Linda Coleman neck-in-neck in a race for North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District seat
The Civitas Institute has released a new poll showing incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. George Holding and Democratic challenger Linda Coleman neck-in-neck in a race for North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District seat
 
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