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So, Democrats are seizing the moral high ground
 
It's the holidays. Time for good cheer, glad tidings and songs of the season. Good will to all, peace and joy
It's the holidays. Time for good cheer, glad tidings and songs of the season. Good will to all, peace and joy
 
Illegal Alien Zarate, a multiple felon, is found not guilty on three counts of murder although he admitted doing the crime, when arrested, after he shot and killed Kate Steinle.
Illegal Alien Zarate, a multiple felon, is found not guilty on three counts of murder although he admitted doing the crime, when arrested, after he shot and killed Kate Steinle.
 
The Left would lead you to believe that Medicaid expansion would provide low-income North Carolinians with top-notch medical care, create tens of thousands of jobs, and magically be paid for by "someone else."
The Left would lead you to believe that Medicaid expansion would provide low-income North Carolinians with top-notch medical care, create tens of thousands of jobs, and magically be paid for by "someone else."
 
U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8th District, passionately urged his colleagues Wednesday to pass major Second Amendment legislation allowing concealed carry permit holders to transport weapons across state lines without fear of prosecution
U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8th District, passionately urged his colleagues Wednesday to pass major Second Amendment legislation allowing concealed carry permit holders to transport weapons across state lines without fear of prosecution
 
Students interested in pursuing a teaching career in the fields of science, technology, math or special education can now apply online for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program
Students interested in pursuing a teaching career in the fields of science, technology, math or special education can now apply online for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program
 
There are moments when you just know that history is being made and the recent revelations of sexual misconduct and harassment indicate we are in such an historic time
There are moments when you just know that history is being made and the recent revelations of sexual misconduct and harassment indicate we are in such an historic time
 
At least one veteran N.C. jurist expects a ruling other than 4-3 when the state Supreme Court decides a case pitting the Democratic governor against the Republican-led General Assembly
At least one veteran N.C. jurist expects a ruling other than 4-3 when the state Supreme Court decides a case pitting the Democratic governor against the Republican-led General Assembly
 
As parents waited in the carpool line Dec. 4 at A.B. Combs Magnet Elementary school, they were greeted by PTA volunteers passing out bright green fliers
As parents waited in the carpool line Dec. 4 at A.B. Combs Magnet Elementary school, they were greeted by PTA volunteers passing out bright green fliers
 
Municipal elections came and went, largely without issue. But the newly created Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement remains in limbo, and the potential for complications persist every day the board isn't operating
Municipal elections came and went, largely without issue. But the newly created Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement remains in limbo, and the potential for complications persist every day the board isn't operating
 
North Carolina is urbanizing. One of its urban areas, Charlotte, has an extensive transit system that includes rail lines
North Carolina is urbanizing. One of its urban areas, Charlotte, has an extensive transit system that includes rail lines
 
On Tuesday, the White House announced that President Trump would declare that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and that the government would begin the process of moving the American embassy to the Israeli capital
On Tuesday, the White House announced that President Trump would declare that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and that the government would begin the process of moving the American embassy to the Israeli capital
 
Opioid addiction can be fatal, but government policies would probably make a bad situation worse, many experts say
Opioid addiction can be fatal, but government policies would probably make a bad situation worse, many experts say
 
A Dare County real estate developer with a history of financial troubles has made little progress in selling 900 vacant lots in the Pine Mountain development in Burke County
A Dare County real estate developer with a history of financial troubles has made little progress in selling 900 vacant lots in the Pine Mountain development in Burke County
 
When Democrats attack pro-growth tax reform as "trickle-down economics," I can understand their rhetorical intent
When Democrats attack pro-growth tax reform as "trickle-down economics," I can understand their rhetorical intent
 
The N.C. Community College system is looking for a new president, and the hire may not be an easy one
The N.C. Community College system is looking for a new president, and the hire may not be an easy one
 
North Carolina House Bill 56 got a lot of press earlier this fall when the General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto of the legislation
North Carolina House Bill 56 got a lot of press earlier this fall when the General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto of the legislation
 
Should Charlie Rose's name be removed from the N.C. Journalism Hall of Fame
Should Charlie Rose's name be removed from the N.C. Journalism Hall of Fame
 
Fletcher was unaware he committed a felony in New Jersey, which does not recognize any state law allowing residents to carry firearms. Gov. Chris Christie eventually pardoned Fletcher of the illegal gun possession charges, which could have put him in prison for five years
Fletcher was unaware he committed a felony in New Jersey, which does not recognize any state law allowing residents to carry firearms. Gov. Chris Christie eventually pardoned Fletcher of the illegal gun possession charges, which could have put him in prison for five years
 
Chairmen of the N.C. House and Senate redistricting committees are taking aim at the Stanford law professor who is redrawing legislative election maps under the order of a three-judge federal panel
Chairmen of the N.C. House and Senate redistricting committees are taking aim at the Stanford law professor who is redrawing legislative election maps under the order of a three-judge federal panel
 
On Tuesday, President Trump tweeted out that he didn't see solid prospects for a successful negotiation with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to avert a government shutdown
On Tuesday, President Trump tweeted out that he didn't see solid prospects for a successful negotiation with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to avert a government shutdown
 
CNBC, the cable business news channel, predicts that North Carolina will be selected as the site for Amazon's second headquarters
CNBC, the cable business news channel, predicts that North Carolina will be selected as the site for Amazon's second headquarters
 
A report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty rates North Carolina just average when it comes to occupational licensing.
A report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty rates North Carolina just average when it comes to occupational licensing.
 
Who says Republicans and Democrats can't do good things together?
 
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools says the House of Representatives' tax reform plan threatens the ability of charter schools to fund building projects through lower-cost lending programs
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools says the House of Representatives' tax reform plan threatens the ability of charter schools to fund building projects through lower-cost lending programs
 
Today’s protest-ridden climate on college campuses might lead one to suspect that they are hotbeds of political disruption controlled by social justice
Today’s protest-ridden climate on college campuses might lead one to suspect that they are hotbeds of political disruption controlled by social justice
 
North Carolina has collected less state revenue so far than projected for the 2017-18 fiscal year, to the tune of about $134 million
North Carolina has collected less state revenue so far than projected for the 2017-18 fiscal year, to the tune of about $134 million
 
North Carolina has some of the country's broadest and most onerous licensing laws, resulting in a ranking of 17th-worst, a new report says
North Carolina has some of the country's broadest and most onerous licensing laws, resulting in a ranking of 17th-worst, a new report says
 
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 Tuesday, head of Disney Animation John Lasseter took a leave of absence from Pixar after admitting "missteps" and "painful" conversations with staff. He did not specify the missteps or the content of the conversations.
On Tuesday, head of Disney Animation John Lasseter took a leave of absence from Pixar after admitting "missteps" and "painful" conversations with staff. He did not specify the missteps or the content of the conversations.
 
The fate of the Republican tax bill is tenuous at best, but suspended deep among its many provisions are measures benefiting brewers, vintners, and distillers
The fate of the Republican tax bill is tenuous at best, but suspended deep among its many provisions are measures benefiting brewers, vintners, and distillers
 
Home renovations can improve our lives. But most of us would see a problem if we woke up one morning and noticed that our homes had 12 bedrooms and one bathroom, with a kitchen in the back yard and a toilet in the living room
Home renovations can improve our lives. But most of us would see a problem if we woke up one morning and noticed that our homes had 12 bedrooms and one bathroom, with a kitchen in the back yard and a toilet in the living room
 
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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