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A perplexing recent comment from North Carolina's attorney general suggests now might be a good time for a refresher course about the way people exercise power in our system of government
A perplexing recent comment from North Carolina's attorney general suggests now might be a good time for a refresher course about the way people exercise power in our system of government
 
On Tuesday, former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty was rejected by Republican voters in his gubernatorial primary with Jeff Johnson, a commissioner from Hennepin County.
On Tuesday, former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty was rejected by Republican voters in his gubernatorial primary with Jeff Johnson, a commissioner from Hennepin County.
 
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, FBI agent Peter Strzok - the agent who presided over both the Hillary Clinton email investigation and the Russian election interference investigation while texting with his mistress about stopping President Trump - finally got the axe
On Monday, FBI agent Peter Strzok - the agent who presided over both the Hillary Clinton email investigation and the Russian election interference investigation while texting with his mistress about stopping President Trump - finally got the axe
 
The Republican-led General Assembly wasted no time Saturday, Aug. 4, batting down a pair of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes dealing with constitutional amendments
The Republican-led General Assembly wasted no time Saturday, Aug. 4, batting down a pair of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes dealing with constitutional amendments
 
Former Trump White House staffer Omarosa Managault is making the media rounds
Former Trump White House staffer Omarosa Managault is making the media rounds
 
On July 19, demonstrators protested outside Maxine Waters' Los Angeles office, burning an American flag and shouting "Black Power" and "America was never great!"........
On July 19, demonstrators protested outside Maxine Waters' Los Angeles office, burning an American flag and shouting "Black Power" and "America was never great!"........
 
Two of the constitutional amendments voters will decide in November have final explanations for voter guides and other educational uses
Two of the constitutional amendments voters will decide in November have final explanations for voter guides and other educational uses
 
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.
 
Studio 9 opened its doors at 213 W 9th Street. Originally the Dirty LAM, started by local artists Laura Wood, Autumn Brown and Matt Amante, Studio 9 has transformed into an art gallery and a multi-artist studio lab
Studio 9 opened its doors at 213 W 9th Street. Originally the Dirty LAM, started by local artists Laura Wood, Autumn Brown and Matt Amante, Studio 9 has transformed into an art gallery and a multi-artist studio lab
 
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official had to explain to a Democrat senator during a hearing on Tuesday that illegal aliens are illegal aliens because they have broken federal immigration laws.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official had to explain to a Democrat senator during a hearing on Tuesday that illegal aliens are illegal aliens because they have broken federal immigration laws.
 
I'd have structured it a bit differently and combined it with budget cuts. But even as is, the federal tax reform enacted by Congress and signed by President Trump will enhance economic growth for the nation as a whole, and for North Carolina in particular
I'd have structured it a bit differently and combined it with budget cuts. But even as is, the federal tax reform enacted by Congress and signed by President Trump will enhance economic growth for the nation as a whole, and for North Carolina in particular
 
What we are currently witnessing in state government feels like watching the movie "Groundhog Day." Our legislature passes a bill, the governor vetoes it, lawmakers override the veto, then the issue goes to court
What we are currently witnessing in state government feels like watching the movie "Groundhog Day." Our legislature passes a bill, the governor vetoes it, lawmakers override the veto, then the issue goes to court
 
Time Magazine’s Aug. 6 special issue focuses on the American South. One of the articles is about Georgia’s film production incentives, entitled “How Georgia Became the Hollywood of the South.”
Time Magazine’s Aug. 6 special issue focuses on the American South. One of the articles is about Georgia’s film production incentives, entitled “How Georgia Became the Hollywood of the South.”
 
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a hilarious video on Friday mocking Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over many of her recent interviews, highlighting that she has been designated by the head of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) as "the future of the Democrats"
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a hilarious video on Friday mocking Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over many of her recent interviews, highlighting that she has been designated by the head of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) as "the future of the Democrats"
 
Rumors that East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton could lose his job are false, despite documents showing tension between Staton and the UNC system's Board of Governors, board leader Harry Smith told Carolina Journal
Rumors that East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton could lose his job are false, despite documents showing tension between Staton and the UNC system's Board of Governors, board leader Harry Smith told Carolina Journal
 
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.
 
The West Virginia Judiciary Committee voted to impeach the entire West Virginia Supreme Court on charges of maladministration, corruption, incompetence, neglect of duty and certain high crimes
The West Virginia Judiciary Committee voted to impeach the entire West Virginia Supreme Court on charges of maladministration, corruption, incompetence, neglect of duty and certain high crimes
 
More than 2,000 North Carolina elementary teachers have failed the math portion of their licensing exam since the state started using a new test in 2013. The test itself may be the problem
More than 2,000 North Carolina elementary teachers have failed the math portion of their licensing exam since the state started using a new test in 2013. The test itself may be the problem
 
Where was the Senate Foreign Relations Committee when Obama promised he "would have more flexibility after his re-election"? Oh, the double standard.
 
The N.C. School Board Association and school districts are suing several state agencies to extend a 2008 court order
The N.C. School Board Association and school districts are suing several state agencies to extend a 2008 court order
 
Most boys of my generation got into a few schoolyard skirmishes. In my generation the men teachers were generally World War II veterans. Whatever the reason for the skirmish it was usually resolved with a handshake. That was part of the character building that teachers of that
Most boys of my generation got into a few schoolyard skirmishes. In my generation the men teachers were generally World War II veterans. Whatever the reason for the skirmish it was usually resolved with a handshake. That was part of the character building that teachers of that
 
We've had no shortage of goofiness at the General Assembly in the past few weeks. And we're not just talking about the recently convened short session, which seems to have little purpose other than trying to fix embarrassing mistakes in the election process the same General Assembly
We've had no shortage of goofiness at the General Assembly in the past few weeks. And we're not just talking about the recently convened short session, which seems to have little purpose other than trying to fix embarrassing mistakes in the election process the same General Assembly
 
In the last two weeks, the Trump administration has begun to make a rather interesting legal argument: Collusion isn't criminal. President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani made this argument on television; Trump repeated it on Twitter
In the last two weeks, the Trump administration has begun to make a rather interesting legal argument: Collusion isn't criminal. President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani made this argument on television; Trump repeated it on Twitter
 
In May, The Chronicle of Higher Education asked four academics from across the country to weigh in on the "adjunct crisis."
In May, The Chronicle of Higher Education asked four academics from across the country to weigh in on the "adjunct crisis."
 
On Monday, Turning Point USA head Charlie Kirk and communications director Candace Owens were sitting at a restaurant in Philadelphia when members of a Leftist activist group spotted them through the window
On Monday, Turning Point USA head Charlie Kirk and communications director Candace Owens were sitting at a restaurant in Philadelphia when members of a Leftist activist group spotted them through the window
 
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released an ad on Wednesday trolling the Democratic Party after the Democrats lost another special election, reminding them that "winning is winning" and moral victories don't count
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released an ad on Wednesday trolling the Democratic Party after the Democrats lost another special election, reminding them that "winning is winning" and moral victories don't count
 
As China tangles with the President Trump over trade, North Carolina growers fear a collapse in demand, and say that even Trump's proposed $12 billion boost in farm subsidies won't stanch the billions they would bleed in a prolonged trade war
As China tangles with the President Trump over trade, North Carolina growers fear a collapse in demand, and say that even Trump's proposed $12 billion boost in farm subsidies won't stanch the billions they would bleed in a prolonged trade war
 
On Monday, Apple, Facebook, and YouTube all decided, in apparently coordinated fashion, to remove content from Infowars, the dumpster fire conspiracy outlet run by famed nut case Alex Jones
On Monday, Apple, Facebook, and YouTube all decided, in apparently coordinated fashion, to remove content from Infowars, the dumpster fire conspiracy outlet run by famed nut case Alex Jones
 
Well, never mind, then. According to the only large-scale, randomized controlled trial of a statewide preschool initiative - Tennessee's pre-K program -intervening early to boost long-term academic performance doesn't work
Well, never mind, then. According to the only large-scale, randomized controlled trial of a statewide preschool initiative - Tennessee's pre-K program -intervening early to boost long-term academic performance doesn't work
 
Stough Elementary school has seen a handful of repairs and renovations since it was built in 1968. The aging facility soon will be torn down, and a new building will take its place to accommodate more students without the need for mobile trailers
Stough Elementary school has seen a handful of repairs and renovations since it was built in 1968. The aging facility soon will be torn down, and a new building will take its place to accommodate more students without the need for mobile trailers
 
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders slammed the media on Thursday after CNN White House correspondent and provocateur Jim Acosta tried to trap her with a question over President Donald Trump's views on the media.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders slammed the media on Thursday after CNN White House correspondent and provocateur Jim Acosta tried to trap her with a question over President Donald Trump's views on the media.
 
The minority party enjoys few advantages in North Carolina's General Assembly. Among them? Members of that party can occupy the ethical high ground when those in power engage in shenanigans
The minority party enjoys few advantages in North Carolina's General Assembly. Among them? Members of that party can occupy the ethical high ground when those in power engage in shenanigans
 
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.
 
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