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80 of North Carolina's 100 counties are considered rural, understanding the definition to be a county in which the population density is less than 250 people per square mile
80 of North Carolina's 100 counties are considered rural, understanding the definition to be a county in which the population density is less than 250 people per square mile
 
After operating a little more than a year, the Amazon Wind Farm, North Carolina's only large-scale wind energy project, continues to cause concerns
After operating a little more than a year, the Amazon Wind Farm, North Carolina's only large-scale wind energy project, continues to cause concerns
 
I’ve written previously about the wonderful symposium called “Heller After Ten Years” that took place at Campbell Law School earlier this month
I’ve written previously about the wonderful symposium called “Heller After Ten Years” that took place at Campbell Law School earlier this month
 
Located just north of Atlanta, Kennesaw State University is a school enrolling some 35,000 students. Arguably, the most noteworthy thing about it is the fact that its officials keep making decisions that land it in court
Located just north of Atlanta, Kennesaw State University is a school enrolling some 35,000 students. Arguably, the most noteworthy thing about it is the fact that its officials keep making decisions that land it in court
 
Right now, a massive conversation has been launched about the value and danger of social media. Most of that conversation has centered around two specific problems: the first is privacy; the second is manipulation
Right now, a massive conversation has been launched about the value and danger of social media. Most of that conversation has centered around two specific problems: the first is privacy; the second is manipulation
 
Shakespeare suggested in "As You Like It" that "all the world's a stage." Now, 400 years later, our constitutional system faces threats from political "actors" who are treating the Bard's words too literally
Shakespeare suggested in "As You Like It" that "all the world's a stage." Now, 400 years later, our constitutional system faces threats from political "actors" who are treating the Bard's words too literally
 
As Carolina Journal readers know, North Carolina Republicans have raised objections to Gov. Cooper’s Atlantic Cost Pipeline fund
As Carolina Journal readers know, North Carolina Republicans have raised objections to Gov. Cooper’s Atlantic Cost Pipeline fund
 
Today under Governor Roy Cooper's direction, Democrat appointees on the new State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement have chosen to reject transparency
Today under Governor Roy Cooper's direction, Democrat appointees on the new State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement have chosen to reject transparency
 
Weeks ago, President Trump announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum, supposedly in an effort to jog the American economy
Weeks ago, President Trump announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum, supposedly in an effort to jog the American economy
 
In the 1969 parody Support Your Local Sheriff!, James Garner plays a skilled but somewhat-disreputable gunslinger who stumbles his way into the job of sheriff in a Colorado frontier town
In the 1969 parody Support Your Local Sheriff!, James Garner plays a skilled but somewhat-disreputable gunslinger who stumbles his way into the job of sheriff in a Colorado frontier town
 
Political leanings and affectations ebb and flow depending on who the neophyte politician talks to; even, I know when to keep my mouth shut for I will reveal the obvious should I speak too much.
Political leanings and affectations ebb and flow depending on who the neophyte politician talks to; even, I know when to keep my mouth shut for I will reveal the obvious should I speak too much.
 
What's the matter with kids today? What makes them such noisy, crazy, dirty, lazy loafers? You can talk and talk until your face is blue, but they still just do what they want to do
What's the matter with kids today? What makes them such noisy, crazy, dirty, lazy loafers? You can talk and talk until your face is blue, but they still just do what they want to do
 
And yet hordes of people flock to Facebook for the connectivity, supplied by the World Wide Web, to friends - some real, some imagined - but all easily accessible by a platform that many consider free, moreover, many do not understand.
And yet hordes of people flock to Facebook for the connectivity, supplied by the World Wide Web, to friends - some real, some imagined - but all easily accessible by a platform that many consider free, moreover, many do not understand.
 
On Tuesday, The New York Times once again revealed the ultimate agenda of gun control proponents in the United States: a full-scale gun grab. The charge was led on the op-ed page by former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who thankfully no longer wields power in the judiciary.
On Tuesday, The New York Times once again revealed the ultimate agenda of gun control proponents in the United States: a full-scale gun grab. The charge was led on the op-ed page by former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who thankfully no longer wields power in the judiciary.
 
It just got easier for children in North Carolina to qualify for a Special Needs Education Savings Account
 
In 2012, Cynthia and Robert Gifford, a Christian couple who owned a farm in upstate New York where marriage receptions were often held, politely refused to hold a gay marriage on the premises when a lesbian couple targeted their farm as their venue of choice.
In 2012, Cynthia and Robert Gifford, a Christian couple who owned a farm in upstate New York where marriage receptions were often held, politely refused to hold a gay marriage on the premises when a lesbian couple targeted their farm as their venue of choice.
 
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has put out a long range transit plan for the state that calls for a “connected statewide network” and “public bus lines reaching out into rural part of the state”.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has put out a long range transit plan for the state that calls for a “connected statewide network” and “public bus lines reaching out into rural part of the state”.
 
This week was much of his own making; poor deeds past come to light and finding our nation similarly lacking.
This week was much of his own making; poor deeds past come to light and finding our nation similarly lacking.
 
In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation allowing counties to impose an additional quarter-cent sales tax to raise revenue within their jurisdictions
In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation allowing counties to impose an additional quarter-cent sales tax to raise revenue within their jurisdictions
 
A new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation ranks Raleigh 11th out of 20 cities for ease in operating food trucks within city limits. It’s the only North Carolina city ranked in the report
A new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation ranks Raleigh 11th out of 20 cities for ease in operating food trucks within city limits. It’s the only North Carolina city ranked in the report
 
"You ain't from around here, are you?" This question may not be grammatically correct but it is an increasingly accurate observation about our state. According to the Carolina Population Center
"You ain't from around here, are you?" This question may not be grammatically correct but it is an increasingly accurate observation about our state. According to the Carolina Population Center
 
On Thursday, President Trump attacked Amazon, a company he has long targeted thanks to its ownership by Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Washington Post
On Thursday, President Trump attacked Amazon, a company he has long targeted thanks to its ownership by Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Washington Post
 
Last year, Duke University History Professor Nancy MacLean became one of the country's best-known academics for her book Democracy in Chains
Last year, Duke University History Professor Nancy MacLean became one of the country's best-known academics for her book Democracy in Chains
 
A couple of weeks ago, I argued that North Carolina’s legislature should “one-up” Congress and the Trump administration when it comes to tax reform by abolishing the state’s capital gains tax.
A couple of weeks ago, I argued that North Carolina’s legislature should “one-up” Congress and the Trump administration when it comes to tax reform by abolishing the state’s capital gains tax.
 
the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution of the United States, they feared the possibility of partisanship overtaking rights-based government
the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution of the United States, they feared the possibility of partisanship overtaking rights-based government
 
On Tuesday, The New York Times once again revealed the ultimate agenda of gun control proponents in the United States: a full-scale gun grab
On Tuesday, The New York Times once again revealed the ultimate agenda of gun control proponents in the United States: a full-scale gun grab
 
It has long been commonplace for North Carolina politicians to lavish generous praise on community colleges
It has long been commonplace for North Carolina politicians to lavish generous praise on community colleges
 
On Wednesday, China said that it secured a commitment from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to denuclearize the Korean peninsula during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
On Wednesday, China said that it secured a commitment from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to denuclearize the Korean peninsula during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
 
North Carolina faces a looming doctor shortage, particularly in primary care. But a report this week from the N.C. Academy of Family Physicians suggests some relief is on the way
North Carolina faces a looming doctor shortage, particularly in primary care. But a report this week from the N.C. Academy of Family Physicians suggests some relief is on the way
 
In early December 2017, as Congress was debating changes to the nation's tax code, U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) gave one of the more hyperbolic quotes of the year
In early December 2017, as Congress was debating changes to the nation's tax code, U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) gave one of the more hyperbolic quotes of the year
 
Back in October, General Fund revenues were $50.4 million behind projections, not much when the state expects to collect $23.1 billion for the year. Despite the relatively small difference, the usual advocates for higher taxes were out wringing their hands about the shortfall
Back in October, General Fund revenues were $50.4 million behind projections, not much when the state expects to collect $23.1 billion for the year. Despite the relatively small difference, the usual advocates for higher taxes were out wringing their hands about the shortfall
 
The deaths of several newborns at a Cary birth center may complicate efforts to integrate midwives further into North Carolina’s health-care system
The deaths of several newborns at a Cary birth center may complicate efforts to integrate midwives further into North Carolina’s health-care system
 
The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors should take a serious look at how it awards bonuses and pay raises for university administrators, Bob Rucho, a former state senator and current board member, told Carolina Journal
The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors should take a serious look at how it awards bonuses and pay raises for university administrators, Bob Rucho, a former state senator and current board member, told Carolina Journal
 
On Saturday, Planned Parenthood, which openly supported the youths participating in the March For Our Lives event, issued a tweet in support of the march that was just brutal in its simple denial that a child in the womb
On Saturday, Planned Parenthood, which openly supported the youths participating in the March For Our Lives event, issued a tweet in support of the march that was just brutal in its simple denial that a child in the womb
 
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