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Last fall Wake Forest University announced a $4.2 million donation to fund "the study of human flourishing" at the university's newest institute-the Eudaimonia Institute (EI)
Last fall Wake Forest University announced a $4.2 million donation to fund "the study of human flourishing" at the university's newest institute-the Eudaimonia Institute (EI)
 
While perfection is impossible in our world, things can be better than they are. Through purposeful action, all of us can help make that happen
While perfection is impossible in our world, things can be better than they are. Through purposeful action, all of us can help make that happen
 
But Antifa protesters - armed with sticks and shields and clad in shin pads and gloves - largely routed the security checks and by 1:30 p.m. police reportedly left the security line at the Center Street and Milvaia Street entrance to the park.
But Antifa protesters - armed with sticks and shields and clad in shin pads and gloves - largely routed the security checks and by 1:30 p.m. police reportedly left the security line at the Center Street and Milvaia Street entrance to the park.
 
The power struggle between the Republican-led General Assembly and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper resumed Monday in two cases argued in state Supreme Court
The power struggle between the Republican-led General Assembly and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper resumed Monday in two cases argued in state Supreme Court
 
Paul Gessing wanted to pop the top on the soda tax in Santa Fe, New Mexico. That was all
Paul Gessing wanted to pop the top on the soda tax in Santa Fe, New Mexico. That was all
 
Chris Evans should win all the Academy Awards. All. Of. Them. He is obviously an extraordinarily gifted actor, someone who can completely shed his own skin and convincingly become someone else.
Chris Evans should win all the Academy Awards. All. Of. Them. He is obviously an extraordinarily gifted actor, someone who can completely shed his own skin and convincingly become someone else.
 
How should North Carolina be governed? The same question can be asked about any other state in America, or any other country in the world. It's a critical question
How should North Carolina be governed? The same question can be asked about any other state in America, or any other country in the world. It's a critical question
 
Since launching its Stand Up for Free Speech project in 2014, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has had a great deal of success in defeating college officials when they interfere with the free speech of students
Since launching its Stand Up for Free Speech project in 2014, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has had a great deal of success in defeating college officials when they interfere with the free speech of students
 
William Holder, a Wake County businessman and brother of former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Friday officially became a member of the N.C. State Board of Community Colleges
William Holder, a Wake County businessman and brother of former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Friday officially became a member of the N.C. State Board of Community Colleges
 
So, on Tuesday night in Phoenix, President Trump - falling in the polls and under severe fire from right and Left over his handling of Charlottesville and Afghanistan - launched into the one target that unites his base: the media.
So, on Tuesday night in Phoenix, President Trump - falling in the polls and under severe fire from right and Left over his handling of Charlottesville and Afghanistan - launched into the one target that unites his base: the media.
 
My Methodist pastor wife, Lib Campbell, delivered a sermon last week that deserves our attention right now
My Methodist pastor wife, Lib Campbell, delivered a sermon last week that deserves our attention right now
 
The N&O today is celebrating because there was a step forward in the process to soak Triangle taxpayers for a wildly inefficient, crony boondoggle: the proposed Durham-Orange light rail
The N&O today is celebrating because there was a step forward in the process to soak Triangle taxpayers for a wildly inefficient, crony boondoggle: the proposed Durham-Orange light rail
 
The obsession with diversity is so widespread among American colleges that it has become a normal part of campus life
The obsession with diversity is so widespread among American colleges that it has become a normal part of campus life
 
A report paid for by the N.C. Hospital Association and prepared by the Research Triangle Institute has, from an economics perspective, a number of flaws
A report paid for by the N.C. Hospital Association and prepared by the Research Triangle Institute has, from an economics perspective, a number of flaws
 
There is, and has been, a movement afoot to sanitize American history to assuage the Oft-offended, which has naturally melded with the hysteria of Trump Hate into an amalgam of insipid power.
There is, and has been, a movement afoot to sanitize American history to assuage the Oft-offended, which has naturally melded with the hysteria of Trump Hate into an amalgam of insipid power.
 
Residents of municipalities and counties throughout North Carolina do indeed enjoy starting their Sundays with a cocktail
Residents of municipalities and counties throughout North Carolina do indeed enjoy starting their Sundays with a cocktail
 
Jasna Bukvic-Bhayani wants to open a makeup school, but the N.C. Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners refuses to give her a license
Jasna Bukvic-Bhayani wants to open a makeup school, but the N.C. Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners refuses to give her a license
 
Of the 25 members on Gov. Roy Cooper's Teacher Advisory Committee, not one teaches at a charter school - even though enrollment at charters has surpassed the six-digit mark
Of the 25 members on Gov. Roy Cooper's Teacher Advisory Committee, not one teaches at a charter school - even though enrollment at charters has surpassed the six-digit mark
 
The Republican-led N.C. House is scheduled to vote Thursday on overriding five vetoes from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper
The Republican-led N.C. House is scheduled to vote Thursday on overriding five vetoes from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper
 
Last week marked the latest chapter in the biggest college sports scandal in history
 
On Monday evening, President Trump gave his first nationally televised address on foreign policy since assuming the presidency.
On Monday evening, President Trump gave his first nationally televised address on foreign policy since assuming the presidency.
 
Draw North Carolina's election maps fairly, and we'll end up with representation that more closely resembles this state's tight partisan split. Right?
Draw North Carolina's election maps fairly, and we'll end up with representation that more closely resembles this state's tight partisan split. Right?
 
A law banning plastic grocery bags in some Outer Banks communities may be unconstitutional, says a prominent former lawmaker
A law banning plastic grocery bags in some Outer Banks communities may be unconstitutional, says a prominent former lawmaker
 
What Do Schools Teach about N.C. Monuments and Statues?
 
Eight members of the state House either will face challenges from incumbents or will need to run for election in new legislative districts
Eight members of the state House either will face challenges from incumbents or will need to run for election in new legislative districts
 
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.
 
Support for school choice isn't going away, although critics say otherwise
Support for school choice isn't going away, although critics say otherwise
 
The plight of rural North Carolina, like the weather, generates lots of talk but little action
The plight of rural North Carolina, like the weather, generates lots of talk but little action
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has given a high political profile to the discharge of the GenX chemical compound into the Cape Fear River
Gov. Roy Cooper has given a high political profile to the discharge of the GenX chemical compound into the Cape Fear River
 
Liberals, Socialists and Snowflakes, you truly need to find some other way to spend your ample, non work, non productive, way too prevalent free time by finding some other non Liberal, non Socialist, non Snowflake muse to bash
Liberals, Socialists and Snowflakes, you truly need to find some other way to spend your ample, non work, non productive, way too prevalent free time by finding some other non Liberal, non Socialist, non Snowflake muse to bash
 
A North Carolina Central University student found herself in handcuffs late Tuesday, after she admitted at an "anti-fascist" rally in front of the Durham, North Carolina, county courthouse, that she was the one who tossed a rope over a monument to conscripted Confederate soldiers and pulled it down.
A North Carolina Central University student found herself in handcuffs late Tuesday, after she admitted at an "anti-fascist" rally in front of the Durham, North Carolina, county courthouse, that she was the one who tossed a rope over a monument to conscripted Confederate soldiers and pulled it down.
 
A day after UNC-Chapel Hill wrapped up its meeting with the NCAA's infractions committee, North Carolina's highest court has delivered the university a victory in a separate - but related - case
A day after UNC-Chapel Hill wrapped up its meeting with the NCAA's infractions committee, North Carolina's highest court has delivered the university a victory in a separate - but related - case
 
Whether you think he is a hero or a villain, you’ve probably read or heard strong responses to Google’s decision to fire engineer James Damore
Whether you think he is a hero or a villain, you’ve probably read or heard strong responses to Google’s decision to fire engineer James Damore
 
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