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The way North Carolina governs alcoholic spirits must change, for myriad reasons
 
The Republican National Committee released a new campaign ad on Wednesday showing how the Democratic Party has become completely unhinged as they have embraced leftism.
The Republican National Committee released a new campaign ad on Wednesday showing how the Democratic Party has become completely unhinged as they have embraced leftism.
 
Neither Bernie Sanders nor the congressional nominee from New York, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, show any evidence that they are actually socialists, despite describing themselves as such
Neither Bernie Sanders nor the congressional nominee from New York, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, show any evidence that they are actually socialists, despite describing themselves as such
 
As public institutions funded by taxpayers, state colleges and universities are limited in the kinds of commercial activity in which they can participate. This is particularly so when it comes to university land or property
As public institutions funded by taxpayers, state colleges and universities are limited in the kinds of commercial activity in which they can participate. This is particularly so when it comes to university land or property
 
Silent Sam, the statue of a weary, stoic Confederate Army foot soldier, came crashing down Monday night, pulled down from his post at the edge of the UNC-Chapel Hill campus by a howling mob of protesters.
Silent Sam, the statue of a weary, stoic Confederate Army foot soldier, came crashing down Monday night, pulled down from his post at the edge of the UNC-Chapel Hill campus by a howling mob of protesters.
 
Illegal immigrants are opting out of government welfare programs out of fear of Trump Administration crackdowns coming done the pike, reported POLITICO on Monday
Illegal immigrants are opting out of government welfare programs out of fear of Trump Administration crackdowns coming done the pike, reported POLITICO on Monday
 
It's no surprise that every living N.C. governor agrees that the current governor and his successors should maintain their level of power within state government
It's no surprise that every living N.C. governor agrees that the current governor and his successors should maintain their level of power within state government
 
Today's politicians are quite different from our Founding Fathers, aren't they? Our Founding Fathers weren't politicians.
Today's politicians are quite different from our Founding Fathers, aren't they? Our Founding Fathers weren't politicians.
 
Last week I quoted glowing endorsements of Supreme Court nominee Judge Kavanaugh by seven legal experts from across the ideological spectrum
Last week I quoted glowing endorsements of Supreme Court nominee Judge Kavanaugh by seven legal experts from across the ideological spectrum
 
On Thursday evening, Ryan Gosling made international news when he justified the fact that the new Damien Chazelle biopic of Neil Armstrong will skip the whole planting the American flag on the moon thing.
On Thursday evening, Ryan Gosling made international news when he justified the fact that the new Damien Chazelle biopic of Neil Armstrong will skip the whole planting the American flag on the moon thing.
 
State investigators found significant problems during their investigation of a Cary birthing center where three infants died over the course of six months
State investigators found significant problems during their investigation of a Cary birthing center where three infants died over the course of six months
 
ESPN continued down their politically progressive path on Monday, going fully insane over golf superstar Tiger Woods' recent comments about President Donald Trump.
ESPN continued down their politically progressive path on Monday, going fully insane over golf superstar Tiger Woods' recent comments about President Donald Trump.
 
When President Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, I was thrilled
When President Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, I was thrilled
 
I estimate Beaufort County residents will save as much as 5 million dollars in flood insurance premiums each year when the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) are approved by the Beaufort County Commissioners.
I estimate Beaufort County residents will save as much as 5 million dollars in flood insurance premiums each year when the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) are approved by the Beaufort County Commissioners.
 
Today's Brett Kavanaugh Judiciary Committee circus, with a coordinated effort of core Democrats / Liberals /Socialists in full control of the Clown Car was a pathetic, yet frightening display of core Democrats' messaging to their muddleheaded minions.
Today's Brett Kavanaugh Judiciary Committee circus, with a coordinated effort of core Democrats / Liberals /Socialists in full control of the Clown Car was a pathetic, yet frightening display of core Democrats' messaging to their muddleheaded minions.
 
Politicians tell people what they want to hear. Leaders tell people what they need to hear, even if they don't want to listen
Politicians tell people what they want to hear. Leaders tell people what they need to hear, even if they don't want to listen
 
There are now credible allegations that Pope Francis knew all about sexual misconduct allegations regarding disgraced Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, and that he attempted to cover them up and restore McCarrick to a public position
There are now credible allegations that Pope Francis knew all about sexual misconduct allegations regarding disgraced Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, and that he attempted to cover them up and restore McCarrick to a public position
 
The continuing court fights over constitutional amendments, congressional districts, and other election issues have placed North Carolina in national headlines
The continuing court fights over constitutional amendments, congressional districts, and other election issues have placed North Carolina in national headlines
 
An Aug. 27 federal court ruling throwing out North Carolina's congressional maps has added new complications to an unsettled election schedule. The decision adds another wrinkle to the state's 2018 election
An Aug. 27 federal court ruling throwing out North Carolina's congressional maps has added new complications to an unsettled election schedule. The decision adds another wrinkle to the state's 2018 election
 
The FBI announced on Friday that it has arrested all five adults connected to the "extremist Muslim" compound in New Mexico
The FBI announced on Friday that it has arrested all five adults connected to the "extremist Muslim" compound in New Mexico
 
One of higher education's perplexing questions is why, in a nation as diverse geographically, demographically, and philosophically as the United States, do most colleges and universities seem so much alike
One of higher education's perplexing questions is why, in a nation as diverse geographically, demographically, and philosophically as the United States, do most colleges and universities seem so much alike
 
On Thursday night's show, Tucker Carlson of Fox News launched into a diatribe over the supposed injustices of Amazon's pay practices
On Thursday night's show, Tucker Carlson of Fox News launched into a diatribe over the supposed injustices of Amazon's pay practices
 
The Board of Trustees for UNC-Chapel Hill will make suggestions by Nov. 15 about what to do with Silent Sam, the campus’s controversial Confederate statue torn down by protesters, members of the university system’s Board of Governors say
The Board of Trustees for UNC-Chapel Hill will make suggestions by Nov. 15 about what to do with Silent Sam, the campus’s controversial Confederate statue torn down by protesters, members of the university system’s Board of Governors say
 
While the federal government's deficit and debt grow, it seems families and state governments have become better savers during the current recovery
While the federal government's deficit and debt grow, it seems families and state governments have become better savers during the current recovery
 
While President Trump was bad-mouthed left and right over the course of Sen. John McCain's five-day funeral and remembrance ceremonies, he actually did the former senator and war hero a solid.
While President Trump was bad-mouthed left and right over the course of Sen. John McCain's five-day funeral and remembrance ceremonies, he actually did the former senator and war hero a solid.
 
District Judge Emilio Chavez dismissed all charges against three of the five "extremist Muslims" connected to the New Mexico compound on Wednesday, claiming that prosecutors did not move fast enough in the case according to the state's laws.
District Judge Emilio Chavez dismissed all charges against three of the five "extremist Muslims" connected to the New Mexico compound on Wednesday, claiming that prosecutors did not move fast enough in the case according to the state's laws.
 
A three-judge Superior Court judge panel handed Gov. Roy Cooper a victory over the General Assembly in a continuing battle over appointments to state boards and commissions
A three-judge Superior Court judge panel handed Gov. Roy Cooper a victory over the General Assembly in a continuing battle over appointments to state boards and commissions
 
Carolina Beach has overturned its law prohibiting out-of-town food trucks from serving the community after the Institute for Justice filed a lawsuit on behalf of food truck owners
Carolina Beach has overturned its law prohibiting out-of-town food trucks from serving the community after the Institute for Justice filed a lawsuit on behalf of food truck owners
 
I have written a couple of articles about the County Manager signing the Social Services memorandum of understanding without the approval the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
I have written a couple of articles about the County Manager signing the Social Services memorandum of understanding without the approval the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
 
This November, lawsuits permitting, North Carolinians will vote in referendums on six constitutional amendments
This November, lawsuits permitting, North Carolinians will vote in referendums on six constitutional amendments
 
With President Trump's consistent focus on "fake news," it's easy to forget that the term was originally popularized by members of the mainstream media attempting to explain away Hillary Clinton's loss by blaming the dissemination of false stories.
With President Trump's consistent focus on "fake news," it's easy to forget that the term was originally popularized by members of the mainstream media attempting to explain away Hillary Clinton's loss by blaming the dissemination of false stories.
 
On Wednesday, the political world set itself alight thanks to the comments of Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Ron DeSantis. Appearing on Fox News, DeSantis made the case for why Floridians shouldn't vote for his opponent, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who won an upset victory in t
On Wednesday, the political world set itself alight thanks to the comments of Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Ron DeSantis. Appearing on Fox News, DeSantis made the case for why Floridians shouldn't vote for his opponent, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who won an upset victory in t
 
Classic literature has fallen from favor in English class. The movement away from the literary canon, begun decades ago, has accelerated rapidly following adoption of Common Core standards by most states eight years ago
Classic literature has fallen from favor in English class. The movement away from the literary canon, begun decades ago, has accelerated rapidly following adoption of Common Core standards by most states eight years ago
 
But after completing 72 holes in a Professional Golf Association tournament, sports writers - for some reason - wanted to know his stance on race relations in America, and especially his feelings toward President Trump.
But after completing 72 holes in a Professional Golf Association tournament, sports writers - for some reason - wanted to know his stance on race relations in America, and especially his feelings toward President Trump.
 
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