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Of all the disturbing things emerging out of the News & Observer’s week-long screed against charter schools, few are as head-shaking as Tom Benton’s quote about parental choice
Of all the disturbing things emerging out of the News & Observer’s week-long screed against charter schools, few are as head-shaking as Tom Benton’s quote about parental choice
 
There is a new hit TV show on network television. Many of you have probably seen a few episodes.
There is a new hit TV show on network television. Many of you have probably seen a few episodes.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Sarandon says that liberals hate her now that she's spoken out against the failed Democratic nominee.
Sarandon says that liberals hate her now that she's spoken out against the failed Democratic nominee.
 
If students in charter schools perform no better on standardized tests, all other things being held equal, than their peers in district-run public schools, should North Carolina limit or stop the growth of charter schools
If students in charter schools perform no better on standardized tests, all other things being held equal, than their peers in district-run public schools, should North Carolina limit or stop the growth of charter schools
 
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.
 
Shortly after I moved to North Carolina in 2015, I learned about a dual-enrollment program for students to attend high school and Wake Technical Community College simultaneously
Shortly after I moved to North Carolina in 2015, I learned about a dual-enrollment program for students to attend high school and Wake Technical Community College simultaneously
 
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.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper’s legal team is counting on the N.C. Supreme Court to overturn a recent trial-court ruling in a dispute over state elections management
Gov. Roy Cooper’s legal team is counting on the N.C. Supreme Court to overturn a recent trial-court ruling in a dispute over state elections management
 
North Carolinians from every city and town should be applauding this list of individuals
North Carolinians from every city and town should be applauding this list of individuals
 
I'm a conservative without a conversion story. Plenty of others have such a tale - they read a certain book, had a certain teacher, or somehow became disenchanted with their previous, left-leaning views
I'm a conservative without a conversion story. Plenty of others have such a tale - they read a certain book, had a certain teacher, or somehow became disenchanted with their previous, left-leaning views
 
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.
 
Nearly a dozen members of the hyper violent MS-13 street gang lured a man into a park and stabbed him over 100 times, cut his head off, and cut his heart out of his chest and threw it on the grave they buried him in, authorities say.
Nearly a dozen members of the hyper violent MS-13 street gang lured a man into a park and stabbed him over 100 times, cut his head off, and cut his heart out of his chest and threw it on the grave they buried him in, authorities say.
 
In January of this year, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors unanimously adopted a system-wide strategic plan commissioned by President Spellings
In January of this year, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors unanimously adopted a system-wide strategic plan commissioned by President Spellings
 
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.
 
Since the election of Republican legislative majorities in 2010, charter schools have enjoyed a winning streak of pro-charter legislation and policy
Since the election of Republican legislative majorities in 2010, charter schools have enjoyed a winning streak of pro-charter legislation and policy
 
Every two months North Carolinians throw away enough trash to fill dumpsters, lined back to back, across the entire length of Interstate 40. Our 10 million residents generate some 12 million tons of trash each year
Every two months North Carolinians throw away enough trash to fill dumpsters, lined back to back, across the entire length of Interstate 40. Our 10 million residents generate some 12 million tons of trash each year
 
North Carolina has already accomplished what Republicans in Washington want to pass - historic tax reform that caps or eliminates special-interest deductions, cuts tax rates, and encourages investment, business formation, and job creation
North Carolina has already accomplished what Republicans in Washington want to pass - historic tax reform that caps or eliminates special-interest deductions, cuts tax rates, and encourages investment, business formation, and job creation
 
After over 14 known months, it is high time to get to the bottom of the Russia Collusion Scandal.
After over 14 known months, it is high time to get to the bottom of the Russia Collusion Scandal.
 
On Monday, Vox broke an enormous story: multiple allegations of sexual harassment against star New York Times reporter Glenn Thrush
On Monday, Vox broke an enormous story: multiple allegations of sexual harassment against star New York Times reporter Glenn Thrush
 
The latest Elon University Poll shows Gov. Roy Cooper gaining the support of nearly half of N.C. voters, President Donald Trump’s approval rating up but still not enough to overcome significant opposition
The latest Elon University Poll shows Gov. Roy Cooper gaining the support of nearly half of N.C. voters, President Donald Trump’s approval rating up but still not enough to overcome significant opposition
 
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.
 
These days, politicians all over the political spectrum wake up each morning in dread that they will be hit with sexual harassment or abuse allegations
These days, politicians all over the political spectrum wake up each morning in dread that they will be hit with sexual harassment or abuse allegations
 
Gov. Roy Cooper wasted no time responding to his latest courtroom loss. “With the makeup of this three-judge panel, we fully expected this result,” Cooper said, within minutes of learning last week about the N.C. Court of Appeals opinion
Gov. Roy Cooper wasted no time responding to his latest courtroom loss. “With the makeup of this three-judge panel, we fully expected this result,” Cooper said, within minutes of learning last week about the N.C. Court of Appeals opinion
 
After Republican Pat McCrory was elected Governor in 2012, North Carolina's well-organized Left-wing nonprofit policy groups met to map out an attack strategy
After Republican Pat McCrory was elected Governor in 2012, North Carolina's well-organized Left-wing nonprofit policy groups met to map out an attack strategy
 
For the first twenty years of my career I was a radio broadcaster in Greenville, Wilson, Elizabeth City, Fuquay-Varina, and later Raleigh and Durham
For the first twenty years of my career I was a radio broadcaster in Greenville, Wilson, Elizabeth City, Fuquay-Varina, and later Raleigh and Durham
 
Most voters in North Carolina and the rest of America cast ballots reliably for either Democratic or Republican politicians - even if the voters themselves don't belong to a party. That's pretty much the definition of political polarization, and a well-established fact of current voter behavior
Most voters in North Carolina and the rest of America cast ballots reliably for either Democratic or Republican politicians - even if the voters themselves don't belong to a party. That's pretty much the definition of political polarization, and a well-established fact of current voter behavior
 
Remember when civil rights advocates demanded accountability from police and wanted them to wear bodycams? Those bodycams cost police departments a good chunk of money
Remember when civil rights advocates demanded accountability from police and wanted them to wear bodycams? Those bodycams cost police departments a good chunk of money
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled against the state Department of Transportation in its attempt to avoid paying landowners harmed by DOT’s use of the Map Act in Forsyth and Guilford counties
The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled against the state Department of Transportation in its attempt to avoid paying landowners harmed by DOT’s use of the Map Act in Forsyth and Guilford counties
 
Program teaches young adults job skills while helping with formal education and providing a haven from tough circumstances
Program teaches young adults job skills while helping with formal education and providing a haven from tough circumstances
 
The opioid crisis has touched one in three North Carolinians, a recently released Elon University poll says
The opioid crisis has touched one in three North Carolinians, a recently released Elon University poll says
 
On Thursday, President Trump - after more than a week of absolute silence on sexual molestation allegations against Alabama Senate Republican candidate Roy Moore, whom he has endorsed.
On Thursday, President Trump - after more than a week of absolute silence on sexual molestation allegations against Alabama Senate Republican candidate Roy Moore, whom he has endorsed.
 
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