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Forsyth Superior Court Judge John O. Craig III issued a July 6 sanction penalizing the N.C. Department of Transportation for missing a May 28 deadline for appraising Winston-Salem properties affected by the Map Act
Forsyth Superior Court Judge John O. Craig III issued a July 6 sanction penalizing the N.C. Department of Transportation for missing a May 28 deadline for appraising Winston-Salem properties affected by the Map Act
 
On Thursday, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats was asked by Andrea Mitchell of NBC News whether he had heard that President Trump planned to invite Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to the White House for another summit
On Thursday, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats was asked by Andrea Mitchell of NBC News whether he had heard that President Trump planned to invite Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to the White House for another summit
 
Ever since that episode in Eden's garden, the one where humans were enticed into eating the forbidden fruit, serpents have been considered the lowest of creatures
Ever since that episode in Eden's garden, the one where humans were enticed into eating the forbidden fruit, serpents have been considered the lowest of creatures
 
Today's radical left has embarked on a quest to purge college campuses of their controversial histories
Today's radical left has embarked on a quest to purge college campuses of their controversial histories
 
I think a lot about the job market this time of year. This is because of all the graduations of high school and college seniors, and the fact many of them will be looking for their first full-time job
I think a lot about the job market this time of year. This is because of all the graduations of high school and college seniors, and the fact many of them will be looking for their first full-time job
 
On Thursday, things got contentious at "The View" when ardent Trump defender and Fox News personality Judge Jeanine Pirro told co-host Whoopi Goldberg that she's "suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'"
On Thursday, things got contentious at "The View" when ardent Trump defender and Fox News personality Judge Jeanine Pirro told co-host Whoopi Goldberg that she's "suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'"
 
Today, the Supreme Court rejected and reversed the decision of the uber-liberal 9th Circuit and affirmed the constitutionality of President Trump's Travel Ban. It can now go into effect.
Today, the Supreme Court rejected and reversed the decision of the uber-liberal 9th Circuit and affirmed the constitutionality of President Trump's Travel Ban. It can now go into effect.
 
While Gov. Roy Cooper toured the halls of Stough Elementary School in Wake County, he criticized legislators for failing to put a nearly $2 billion school construction bond on the November ballot
While Gov. Roy Cooper toured the halls of Stough Elementary School in Wake County, he criticized legislators for failing to put a nearly $2 billion school construction bond on the November ballot
 
If I told you that North Carolina had one of America's top-ranked systems of public education, there are at least three ways you could respond
If I told you that North Carolina had one of America's top-ranked systems of public education, there are at least three ways you could respond
 
The year 2000 saw the publication of Beer and Circus, the notable book by former Indiana University professor Murray Sperber
The year 2000 saw the publication of Beer and Circus, the notable book by former Indiana University professor Murray Sperber
 
An on-air fight that broke out between ABC's "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg and Fox News host Judge Jeanine Pirro did not end on stage as Pirro claims that Goldberg spit on her off stage and screamed at her to "get the f**k out of this building."
An on-air fight that broke out between ABC's "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg and Fox News host Judge Jeanine Pirro did not end on stage as Pirro claims that Goldberg spit on her off stage and screamed at her to "get the f**k out of this building."
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced today that North Carolina received AAA bond ratings from all three major bond rating agencies. North Carolina is one of only 13 states with that distinction
State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced today that North Carolina received AAA bond ratings from all three major bond rating agencies. North Carolina is one of only 13 states with that distinction
 
You've undoubtedly seen those preening headlines from major outlets about how conservatives are more "authoritarian" by nature than Leftists.
You've undoubtedly seen those preening headlines from major outlets about how conservatives are more "authoritarian" by nature than Leftists.
 
Voters will decide on six constitutional amendments in the general election, including those involving victims rights, hunting rights, and a photo ID requirement to vote
Voters will decide on six constitutional amendments in the general election, including those involving victims rights, hunting rights, and a photo ID requirement to vote
 
As we go into the 2018 election season, there is a great deal of talk among Republicans, both in the White House and in Congress, to pursue what is being referred to as "tax cuts 2.0."
As we go into the 2018 election season, there is a great deal of talk among Republicans, both in the White House and in Congress, to pursue what is being referred to as "tax cuts 2.0."
 
On Thursday, the Trump administration announced that almost half of the children who were five years old or younger and separated from adults at the U.S. border couldn't be reunited with them because many of the adults were violent criminals, and some of the adults weren't even the children's parent
On Thursday, the Trump administration announced that almost half of the children who were five years old or younger and separated from adults at the U.S. border couldn't be reunited with them because many of the adults were violent criminals, and some of the adults weren't even the children's parent
 
Critics of North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly like to quote the words "almost surgical precision."
Critics of North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly like to quote the words "almost surgical precision."
 
A new look at rule-making activity in North Carolina shows that regulation, as the old beach tee puts it, keeps on truckin'
A new look at rule-making activity in North Carolina shows that regulation, as the old beach tee puts it, keeps on truckin'
 
For several decades a growing chorus of voices has been insisting that government can become more efficient and effective if it were "run like a business."
For several decades a growing chorus of voices has been insisting that government can become more efficient and effective if it were "run like a business."
 
On Monday, President Trump granted credence to Vladimir Putin's account of the hacks of the Democratic National Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, as well as Hillary Clinton's campaign servers, had nothing to do with Russia.
On Monday, President Trump granted credence to Vladimir Putin's account of the hacks of the Democratic National Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, as well as Hillary Clinton's campaign servers, had nothing to do with Russia.
 
In politics, the karma may not be instant - but it will get you, sooner or later. Want examples? Just check out the political headlines of the past few weeks
In politics, the karma may not be instant - but it will get you, sooner or later. Want examples? Just check out the political headlines of the past few weeks
 
On Monday, President Trump proved once again that when it comes to his rhetoric, at least, ego trumps good sense.
On Monday, President Trump proved once again that when it comes to his rhetoric, at least, ego trumps good sense.
 
If a university were to state that it will not hire people applying for a faculty position because of their race, sex, or religion, that would be clearly illegal
If a university were to state that it will not hire people applying for a faculty position because of their race, sex, or religion, that would be clearly illegal
 
The July 4 holiday has always provided Americans a welcomed pause for rest, reflection, celebration, and renewal. Never more so than in 2018
The July 4 holiday has always provided Americans a welcomed pause for rest, reflection, celebration, and renewal. Never more so than in 2018
 
During the fast and furious fray at the July Commissioners meeting about charging the $350,000 of surprise billing for a jail inmates medical costs to last year's expenses six commissioners suddenly started accusing me of covering up stealing in the Social Services Department.
During the fast and furious fray at the July Commissioners meeting about charging the $350,000 of surprise billing for a jail inmates medical costs to last year's expenses six commissioners suddenly started accusing me of covering up stealing in the Social Services Department.
 
After decades of debate and litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court has settled a contentious matter
After decades of debate and litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court has settled a contentious matter
 
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.
 
According to President Trump's political opponents, his performance at a NATO summit today represented proof positive that Trump is a Russian agent
According to President Trump's political opponents, his performance at a NATO summit today represented proof positive that Trump is a Russian agent
 
The relationship between the State Board of Education and State Superintendent Mark Johnson continues to be dysfunctional after the board objected to a provision in recent legislation
The relationship between the State Board of Education and State Superintendent Mark Johnson continues to be dysfunctional after the board objected to a provision in recent legislation
 
North Carolina will spend $10.9 million to modernize election systems and tighten the security of voters' information
North Carolina will spend $10.9 million to modernize election systems and tighten the security of voters' information
 
Private colleges and universities face challenges distinct from their public counterparts
Private colleges and universities face challenges distinct from their public counterparts
 
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 common for the N.C. General Assembly to end legislative sessions amid a flurry of last-minute filings and maneuvering
It's common for the N.C. General Assembly to end legislative sessions amid a flurry of last-minute filings and maneuvering
 
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