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On Thursday, Trump advisor Jared Kushner's top secret clearance was restored. That approval came just a few months after Kushner's temporary top secret security clearance had been downgraded after delays in completing his background check.
On Thursday, Trump advisor Jared Kushner's top secret clearance was restored. That approval came just a few months after Kushner's temporary top secret security clearance had been downgraded after delays in completing his background check.
 
A House committee has proposed a $3 billion transportation bond, but state Treasurer Dale Folwell urges lawmakers to put the massive borrowing to a voter referendum if they proceed
A House committee has proposed a $3 billion transportation bond, but state Treasurer Dale Folwell urges lawmakers to put the massive borrowing to a voter referendum if they proceed
 
The Department of Justice responded to President Donald Trump's Twitter message on Sunday, demanding an investigation into whether the FBI and DOJ infiltrated his campaign during the 2016 election for "political purposes."
The Department of Justice responded to President Donald Trump's Twitter message on Sunday, demanding an investigation into whether the FBI and DOJ infiltrated his campaign during the 2016 election for "political purposes."
 
Democrats and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials are claiming a bill allowing municipalities to create charter schools would only lead to financial complications and legal conundrums
Democrats and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials are claiming a bill allowing municipalities to create charter schools would only lead to financial complications and legal conundrums
 
For the second straight election cycle, a race for a single seat on the N.C. Supreme Court could end up playing a more important role than most voters realize
For the second straight election cycle, a race for a single seat on the N.C. Supreme Court could end up playing a more important role than most voters realize
 
On Thursday, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin responded to a New York Times report that claimed Senator John McCain said he regretted choosing Mrs. Palin as his vice presidential pick during the 2008 presidential election.
On Thursday, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin responded to a New York Times report that claimed Senator John McCain said he regretted choosing Mrs. Palin as his vice presidential pick during the 2008 presidential election.
 
For years, Democrats have consoled themselves after losing elections in North Carolina or elsewhere by insisting that demographic trends were still moving inexorably in their direction
For years, Democrats have consoled themselves after losing elections in North Carolina or elsewhere by insisting that demographic trends were still moving inexorably in their direction
 
Beaufort County sold a tax foreclosed house and lot at the April meeting for $12,285 dollars.
Beaufort County sold a tax foreclosed house and lot at the April meeting for $12,285 dollars.
 
On Friday, Hillary Clinton delivered her first official message to the Democratic National Convention since losing the Presidential election in 2016, and she had only one message for the gathered, mostly female, officials.
On Friday, Hillary Clinton delivered her first official message to the Democratic National Convention since losing the Presidential election in 2016, and she had only one message for the gathered, mostly female, officials.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has a history of publicly denouncing “corporate tax giveaways.” Indeed, last year he offered up this question: “Are we going to invest in education and our people, or are we going to continue with further corporate tax giveaways?”
Gov. Roy Cooper has a history of publicly denouncing “corporate tax giveaways.” Indeed, last year he offered up this question: “Are we going to invest in education and our people, or are we going to continue with further corporate tax giveaways?”
 
On Monday, President Trump met with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding his "demand" that the Department of Justice look into the use of a confidential informant by the FBI against members of the Trump campaign in 2016.
On Monday, President Trump met with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding his "demand" that the Department of Justice look into the use of a confidential informant by the FBI against members of the Trump campaign in 2016.
 
I have found the recent demonization of Facebook and its founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg fascinating and revelatory
I have found the recent demonization of Facebook and its founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg fascinating and revelatory
 
There is a famous story in the Talmud about the great rabbis of the era of the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Here is the story, in full.
There is a famous story in the Talmud about the great rabbis of the era of the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Here is the story, in full.
 
A recent book by Thomas L. Martin and Duke Pesta, The Renaissance and the Postmodern: A Study in Comparative Critical Values represents something of a critical cat among the contemporary theoretical pigeons
A recent book by Thomas L. Martin and Duke Pesta, The Renaissance and the Postmodern: A Study in Comparative Critical Values represents something of a critical cat among the contemporary theoretical pigeons
 
The House unanimously voted Thursday, May 17, to approve a bill allowing nationally certified school psychologists to work in North Carolina
The House unanimously voted Thursday, May 17, to approve a bill allowing nationally certified school psychologists to work in North Carolina
 
Most Americans have been propagandized rather than educated on the causes of the War Between the States (aka, The War of Northern Aggression; aka, The War to Prevent Southern Independence; aka, the Civil War).
Most Americans have been propagandized rather than educated on the causes of the War Between the States (aka, The War of Northern Aggression; aka, The War to Prevent Southern Independence; aka, the Civil War).
 
The state's largest health insurance company is removing a community hospital in Stokes County from its network after an alleged scheme to score millions in insurance revenue
The state's largest health insurance company is removing a community hospital in Stokes County from its network after an alleged scheme to score millions in insurance revenue
 
On many different occasions, I have argued that, from an economics perspective, North Carolina should abolish its tax on capital gains
On many different occasions, I have argued that, from an economics perspective, North Carolina should abolish its tax on capital gains
 
The Raleigh News & Observer recently published a contentious exchange between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s history professor Jay Smith and vice chancellor of communications Joel Curran concerning Smith’s course “Big-Time College Sports and the Rights of Athletes, 1956-Present.”
The Raleigh News & Observer recently published a contentious exchange between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s history professor Jay Smith and vice chancellor of communications Joel Curran concerning Smith’s course “Big-Time College Sports and the Rights of Athletes, 1956-Present.”
 
North Carolina ranks 44th in the nation in access to health care. When you consider we have great access in some parts of the state - those close to metropolitan areas and teaching hospitals in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the Triad, and Triangle - the overall ranking is misleading
North Carolina ranks 44th in the nation in access to health care. When you consider we have great access in some parts of the state - those close to metropolitan areas and teaching hospitals in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the Triad, and Triangle - the overall ranking is misleading
 
On the news we often hear commentators compare other countries to the United States, the premise being that we have a more free country.
On the news we often hear commentators compare other countries to the United States, the premise being that we have a more free country.
 
Today the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is holding a rally in Raleigh where the organization is having teachers meet to lobby legislators for higher salaries and more education funding
Today the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is holding a rally in Raleigh where the organization is having teachers meet to lobby legislators for higher salaries and more education funding
 
America has always been a country on the move. Across the ocean, across the continent, and, for decades after the frontier officially closed, Americans have moved away from (and often with) family in search of a better life
America has always been a country on the move. Across the ocean, across the continent, and, for decades after the frontier officially closed, Americans have moved away from (and often with) family in search of a better life
 
School safety, charter schools, and teacher pay headline K-12 issues for Republican and Democratic lawmakers during the N.C. General Assembly's 2018 short session
School safety, charter schools, and teacher pay headline K-12 issues for Republican and Democratic lawmakers during the N.C. General Assembly's 2018 short session
 
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.
 
Clearly, NC State is well regarded by its peers for its writing program. Pamela Flash, co-director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Writing and the director of their Writing-Enriched Curriculum program, called the work done at NC State "very formative"
Clearly, NC State is well regarded by its peers for its writing program. Pamela Flash, co-director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Writing and the director of their Writing-Enriched Curriculum program, called the work done at NC State "very formative"
 
What is a tax increase? Sounds like a simple question. But when politics intrudes, simple becomes complicated - or even convoluted
What is a tax increase? Sounds like a simple question. But when politics intrudes, simple becomes complicated - or even convoluted
 
On Wednesday, senior Hamas official Salah Albardawil admitted in an interview with "Bladna al Alamyia" that 50 of the dead in the Gaza riots were members of Hamas. He stated, "50 martyrs of Hamas rose" during the so-called march.
On Wednesday, senior Hamas official Salah Albardawil admitted in an interview with "Bladna al Alamyia" that 50 of the dead in the Gaza riots were members of Hamas. He stated, "50 martyrs of Hamas rose" during the so-called march.
 
Started by legendary NC State basketball coach Everett Case, the event was sold out. Long after the game was over, as freshly showered players were leaving, a shady character sidled up to an NC State star. The Wolfpack player had been given money to throw the game so the other team would win
Started by legendary NC State basketball coach Everett Case, the event was sold out. Long after the game was over, as freshly showered players were leaving, a shady character sidled up to an NC State star. The Wolfpack player had been given money to throw the game so the other team would win
 
The state's top legislative leaders say they're eager to talk to teachers gathering in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 16, about a 6.2 percent average pay raise they'll receive next year
The state's top legislative leaders say they're eager to talk to teachers gathering in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 16, about a 6.2 percent average pay raise they'll receive next year
 
A Wake County Superior Court has ruled against the state of North Carolina in a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction against enforcement of the state's distribution cap and franchise laws on breweries
A Wake County Superior Court has ruled against the state of North Carolina in a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction against enforcement of the state's distribution cap and franchise laws on breweries
 
We've all heard of the case of the Christian cake artist who declined to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple because of his deeply-held belief in the Biblical view of marriage.
We've all heard of the case of the Christian cake artist who declined to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple because of his deeply-held belief in the Biblical view of marriage.
 
The movement to reform higher education is finally entering prime time
The movement to reform higher education is finally entering prime time
 
There was a time when the MSM simply exaggerated or, as they do so well, lied by omission (funny how much they forget to include in their usually biased, often single-sourced stories). But now they're just telling bald-faced lies.
There was a time when the MSM simply exaggerated or, as they do so well, lied by omission (funny how much they forget to include in their usually biased, often single-sourced stories). But now they're just telling bald-faced lies.
 
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