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At last, McAdams v. Marquette University is over, and the outcome is heartening for Americans who cherish free speech and adherence to contracts
At last, McAdams v. Marquette University is over, and the outcome is heartening for Americans who cherish free speech and adherence to contracts
 
Maxine Waters needs to be impeached and removed from Congress. Her actions are detestable and unconscionable, and her conduct is unethical and un-American and unbecoming a member of the US Congress.
Maxine Waters needs to be impeached and removed from Congress. Her actions are detestable and unconscionable, and her conduct is unethical and un-American and unbecoming a member of the US Congress.
 
Bob Hamilton is out as administrator of the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control commission
Bob Hamilton is out as administrator of the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control commission
 
When conservatives advocate lower taxes and less regulation, their critics often retort that conservatives are just advancing the interest of business
When conservatives advocate lower taxes and less regulation, their critics often retort that conservatives are just advancing the interest of business
 
Two former members of the university's board of trustees recommended Tom Fetzer as interim chancellor at Western Carolina University, Fetzer told Carolina Journal after the UNC Board of Governors July 27 meeting in Chapel Hill
Two former members of the university's board of trustees recommended Tom Fetzer as interim chancellor at Western Carolina University, Fetzer told Carolina Journal after the UNC Board of Governors July 27 meeting in Chapel Hill
 
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.
 
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) reportedly had a Chinese spy infiltrate her office for some 20 years
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) reportedly had a Chinese spy infiltrate her office for some 20 years
 
The latest shots in the escalating trade war will hit North Carolina manufacturers hard
The latest shots in the escalating trade war will hit North Carolina manufacturers hard
 
The best way to grasp how sociology has managed to make color-blind racism (CBR) seem believable is to study its Newspeak (to continue the Orwell theme)
The best way to grasp how sociology has managed to make color-blind racism (CBR) seem believable is to study its Newspeak (to continue the Orwell theme)
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s office yesterday issued a release reporting on the financial performance of the state’s pension fund
State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s office yesterday issued a release reporting on the financial performance of the state’s pension fund
 
Scott Smith, one of the partners who own and run Outer Banks Distilling in Manteo, loves his job
Scott Smith, one of the partners who own and run Outer Banks Distilling in Manteo, loves his job
 
I created this meme to show my inherent trust in the leadership of President Trump.
I created this meme to show my inherent trust in the leadership of President Trump.
 
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders shot down calls on Wednesday for the Trump administration to condemn its supporters for chanting "CNN Sucks!" at CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta during a Trump rally in Florida.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders shot down calls on Wednesday for the Trump administration to condemn its supporters for chanting "CNN Sucks!" at CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta during a Trump rally in Florida.
 
Big changes are coming to the Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education
Big changes are coming to the Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education
 
North Carolina’s economy continues to show strength. Last week the Department of Commerce reported the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 4.2 percent
North Carolina’s economy continues to show strength. Last week the Department of Commerce reported the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 4.2 percent
 
The answer is "none." In Beaufort County, our Board of Commissioners is going to send the help to do it, with little or no oversight.
The answer is "none." In Beaufort County, our Board of Commissioners is going to send the help to do it, with little or no oversight.
 
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.
 
It's popular these days to talk about the potential outbreak of a second Civil War. I've not been immune to that sentiment - I've probably used that language in the past.
It's popular these days to talk about the potential outbreak of a second Civil War. I've not been immune to that sentiment - I've probably used that language in the past.
 
Chris Anglin was a relatively unknown late addition to a state Supreme Court race.
 
The shows at the old Randy Parton Theatre will go on, in some form or another
 
Teens are tethered to technology like never before. Almost all have smartphones; many are online constantly
Teens are tethered to technology like never before. Almost all have smartphones; many are online constantly
 
Yesterday, the General Assembly convened a special session to make changes to the process by which constitutional amendments appear on the ballot
Yesterday, the General Assembly convened a special session to make changes to the process by which constitutional amendments appear on the ballot
 
If the Board of Governors meetings were broadcast they would become the top rated reality show on TV. There's something for everyone - humor, pathos, conflict, and, occasionally, a nugget of wisdom. Such was the case with the latest meeting
If the Board of Governors meetings were broadcast they would become the top rated reality show on TV. There's something for everyone - humor, pathos, conflict, and, occasionally, a nugget of wisdom. Such was the case with the latest meeting
 
Hickory has a labor shortage. Given our state's recent economic history, that claim may sound incredible. But it's true
Hickory has a labor shortage. Given our state's recent economic history, that claim may sound incredible. But it's true
 
On May 25, Brandon Straka posted a video on Facebook explaining why he was finally rejecting and walking away from the Democratic Party. It has since gone viral and inspired a growing political movement.
On May 25, Brandon Straka posted a video on Facebook explaining why he was finally rejecting and walking away from the Democratic Party. It has since gone viral and inspired a growing political movement.
 
specter is haunting higher education—the specter of declining enrollments. University and college enrollment has fallen nearly 9 percent since 2011, according to the National Student Clearinghouse, and no one is exactly sure why
specter is haunting higher education—the specter of declining enrollments. University and college enrollment has fallen nearly 9 percent since 2011, according to the National Student Clearinghouse, and no one is exactly sure why
 
The latest data shows that North Carolina’s unfunded state pension liability has grown to $7.9 billion. This figure is likely highly understated, however, given the overly optimistic discount rate being used to calculate the liability
The latest data shows that North Carolina’s unfunded state pension liability has grown to $7.9 billion. This figure is likely highly understated, however, given the overly optimistic discount rate being used to calculate the liability
 
Trump is making America great again. But the greater challenge, as it turns out, may be to put our differences aside, put our grievances, and put our personal agendas aside, and treat each other once again with love and respect. In other words, can we be good again?
Trump is making America great again. But the greater challenge, as it turns out, may be to put our differences aside, put our grievances, and put our personal agendas aside, and treat each other once again with love and respect. In other words, can we be good again?
 
The General Assembly sent Gov. Roy Cooper a bill changing how proposed constitutional amendments will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot
The General Assembly sent Gov. Roy Cooper a bill changing how proposed constitutional amendments will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot
 
A North Carolina legend has died, leaving behind a rich legacy at the University of North Carolina.
A North Carolina legend has died, leaving behind a rich legacy at the University of North Carolina.
 
There is a puzzling term regularly being used by members of the Trump administration that, they argue, is the ultimate goal of their protectionist trade policies. The phrase is "reciprocal trade."
There is a puzzling term regularly being used by members of the Trump administration that, they argue, is the ultimate goal of their protectionist trade policies. The phrase is "reciprocal trade."
 
On Tuesday morning, President Trump leaped into the issue of 3D gun printing, suggesting that the federal government ought to do something about it.
On Tuesday morning, President Trump leaped into the issue of 3D gun printing, suggesting that the federal government ought to do something about it.
 
State legislators are returning today to Raleigh to write short descriptors for the six constitutional amendments slated to be on the ballot this fall
State legislators are returning today to Raleigh to write short descriptors for the six constitutional amendments slated to be on the ballot this fall
 
A North Carolina distiller who got into trouble with N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission distributed more than 70 letters to colleagues warning them against running afoul of state laws
A North Carolina distiller who got into trouble with N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission distributed more than 70 letters to colleagues warning them against running afoul of state laws
 
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