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Mark your calendar. We return to our regular meeting schedule on November 17 at 7:00 p.m. at our usual meeting place at the Mt. Olive University Building on U. S. 264 west in Washington, NC.
Mark your calendar. We return to our regular meeting schedule on November 17 at 7:00 p.m. at our usual meeting place at the Mt. Olive University Building on U. S. 264 west in Washington, NC.
 
Roy Cooper's legal defense team includes Democrat power attorney Mark Elias, former counsel to Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Roy Cooper's legal defense team includes Democrat power attorney Mark Elias, former counsel to Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) responded to the Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General's (VA OIG) release of their investigative report concerning John Thomas Burch, Jr., a senior VA official. In March of this year, CNN reporters David Fitzpatrick...
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) responded to the Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General's (VA OIG) release of their investigative report concerning John Thomas Burch, Jr., a senior VA official. In March of this year, CNN reporters David Fitzpatrick...
 
The 2016 presidential campaign is over, but President-elect Donald Trump now must work to unify the nation, and members of his own party, election analysts told Carolina Journal
The 2016 presidential campaign is over, but President-elect Donald Trump now must work to unify the nation, and members of his own party, election analysts told Carolina Journal
 
The dramatic election on Tuesday of the compellingly rambunctious and successful businessman Donald Trump as President of the United States was a clear sign that the American people were prepared to give a non-politician the opportunity to return the U.S. to its rightful position in a chaotic world.
The dramatic election on Tuesday of the compellingly rambunctious and successful businessman Donald Trump as President of the United States was a clear sign that the American people were prepared to give a non-politician the opportunity to return the U.S. to its rightful position in a chaotic world.
 
In a night of impressive Republican victories across the country, and right here in North Carolina, the state's Democrats may well have accomplished their top priority of defeating Gov. Pat McCrory - by a whisker.
In a night of impressive Republican victories across the country, and right here in North Carolina, the state's Democrats may well have accomplished their top priority of defeating Gov. Pat McCrory - by a whisker.
 
Regardless of how you feel about last night's election results, Jeffrey Tucker of the Foundation for Economic Education reminds us of the big picture when it comes to politics
Regardless of how you feel about last night's election results, Jeffrey Tucker of the Foundation for Economic Education reminds us of the big picture when it comes to politics
 
I saw Donald Trump at Dorton Arena 11 months ago, and I saw him there (on the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh) again yesterday.
I saw Donald Trump at Dorton Arena 11 months ago, and I saw him there (on the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh) again yesterday.
 
Hillary B. Clinton is speaking now about her e-mails after admonishing congressional Republicans for their position against Iran getting a nuclear device, which was just after her discussion of female inequality in America.
Hillary B. Clinton is speaking now about her e-mails after admonishing congressional Republicans for their position against Iran getting a nuclear device, which was just after her discussion of female inequality in America.
 
Incumbents ruled the day in the North Carolina congressional delegation as the state's voters sent Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr back to Washington for a third term and kept the GOP's 10-3 U.S House majority intact
Incumbents ruled the day in the North Carolina congressional delegation as the state's voters sent Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr back to Washington for a third term and kept the GOP's 10-3 U.S House majority intact
 
The North Carolina Supreme Court has moved to the left.
 
FBI Director James Comey on Sunday announced that his agents found nothing in the 650,000 Hillary Clinton emails that were obtained from the laptop computer belonging to the husband, former Congressman Andrew Weiner, of her top adviser, Huma Abedin
FBI Director James Comey on Sunday announced that his agents found nothing in the 650,000 Hillary Clinton emails that were obtained from the laptop computer belonging to the husband, former Congressman Andrew Weiner, of her top adviser, Huma Abedin
 
No matter what happens in the election, people of faith may have to seek out a new home in the political world, podcast host Mark Shiver writes over at NC Capitol Connection.
No matter what happens in the election, people of faith may have to seek out a new home in the political world, podcast host Mark Shiver writes over at NC Capitol Connection.
 
A stunning election night ended with several election races - including the contest for governor - unresolved, even as Republicans Donald Trump and Richard Burr scored significant victories and the GOP retained its supermajority status in the General Assembly
A stunning election night ended with several election races - including the contest for governor - unresolved, even as Republicans Donald Trump and Richard Burr scored significant victories and the GOP retained its supermajority status in the General Assembly
 
Republican Davidson County Commissioner Larry Potts has a built-in advantage in his race for the House seat in District 81 - a lot more registered Republicans.
Republican Davidson County Commissioner Larry Potts has a built-in advantage in his race for the House seat in District 81 - a lot more registered Republicans.
 
The first article I read during this election season that predicted a Hillary Clinton victory (using voter turnout) in North Carolina was dated October 12 and written by Jeremy W. Peters of the New York Times News Service.
The first article I read during this election season that predicted a Hillary Clinton victory (using voter turnout) in North Carolina was dated October 12 and written by Jeremy W. Peters of the New York Times News Service.
 
With rumors of open rebellion in the FBI, this may be what the bold, beginning struggle for the principled soul of America looks like - one where there is at least a patch of fertile ground, where politicians are expected to possess some semblance of honesty, of integrity.
With rumors of open rebellion in the FBI, this may be what the bold, beginning struggle for the principled soul of America looks like - one where there is at least a patch of fertile ground, where politicians are expected to possess some semblance of honesty, of integrity.
 
Regardless of the election results, on Wednesday all of us at the John Locke Foundation will come to work with the same goal we've had since the doors opened in 1990: Restraining government to its core, constitutional functions and enacting policies that expand freedom and opportunity
Regardless of the election results, on Wednesday all of us at the John Locke Foundation will come to work with the same goal we've had since the doors opened in 1990: Restraining government to its core, constitutional functions and enacting policies that expand freedom and opportunity
 
While FBI Director James Comey hasn't spoken publicly since he told Congress in a letter about new information surrounding the Clinton Foundation case, a number of insiders are providing information on where their investigation is headed
While FBI Director James Comey hasn't spoken publicly since he told Congress in a letter about new information surrounding the Clinton Foundation case, a number of insiders are providing information on where their investigation is headed
 
As the 2016 voting starts (mail absentee ballots are already being requested), it is illustrative to look at opinions among unaffiliated voters this year to get a sense of which way these voters are leaning and compare to where they were in 2012 at the same time
As the 2016 voting starts (mail absentee ballots are already being requested), it is illustrative to look at opinions among unaffiliated voters this year to get a sense of which way these voters are leaning and compare to where they were in 2012 at the same time
 
Even disinterested voters in this election have an unusually clear and knowledgeable definition of almost all the candidates.
Even disinterested voters in this election have an unusually clear and knowledgeable definition of almost all the candidates.
 
Many experts believe that the United States is facing a student loan crisis. Total student loan debt now exceeds $1.3 billion-more than total credit card debt for the country
Many experts believe that the United States is facing a student loan crisis. Total student loan debt now exceeds $1.3 billion-more than total credit card debt for the country
 
The following condolences are offered in response to Dare County Commissioner Warren C. Judge, III's passing...
The following condolences are offered in response to Dare County Commissioner Warren C. Judge, III's passing...
 
Soon after the polls close in North Carolina tomorrow night, you're likely to see millions of votes reported immediately on the State Board of Elections' website
Soon after the polls close in North Carolina tomorrow night, you're likely to see millions of votes reported immediately on the State Board of Elections' website
 
The North Carolina GOP will present evidence in a federal court Monday at 1:00 PM in Greensboro of Democrat voter intimidation...
 
Republican U.S. Rep. Walter Jones has been representing eastern North Carolina in the U.S. House for 11 terms. He's hoping to make it 12.
Republican U.S. Rep. Walter Jones has been representing eastern North Carolina in the U.S. House for 11 terms. He's hoping to make it 12.
 
Today the North Carolina Republican party warned its voter base, that despite record GOP turnout in early voting, Republicans must see strong early voting and absentee voting returns this weekend, and strong Election Day voting in order to declare victory in North Carolina.
Today the North Carolina Republican party warned its voter base, that despite record GOP turnout in early voting, Republicans must see strong early voting and absentee voting returns this weekend, and strong Election Day voting in order to declare victory in North Carolina.
 
We will never be able to correct the course of this country's economic trajectory until we get control of the entitlements which includes welfare as well as the sacred cow Social Security.
We will never be able to correct the course of this country's economic trajectory until we get control of the entitlements which includes welfare as well as the sacred cow Social Security.
 
"[A] group now comprising a major Task Force in the FBI is directing an official and thorough investigation into all aspects of the Clinton Foundation..."
"[A] group now comprising a major Task Force in the FBI is directing an official and thorough investigation into all aspects of the Clinton Foundation..."
 
The Democrat Media is rounding up muddleheaded liberal academia to rush to the defense of their champion and at the receiving end at the tip of the spear is FBI Director Jim Comey.
The Democrat Media is rounding up muddleheaded liberal academia to rush to the defense of their champion and at the receiving end at the tip of the spear is FBI Director Jim Comey.
 
When then-Congressman Richard Burr first ran for the U.S. Senate in 2004, he drew a tough Democratic opponent: former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles
When then-Congressman Richard Burr first ran for the U.S. Senate in 2004, he drew a tough Democratic opponent: former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles
 
Some Beaufort County schools are over crowded. And some schools are as much as half empty.
 
With the FBI's reopening of the Clinton email investigation and the ongoing drama surrounding the marriage of Hillary Clinton's "Girl Friday" and confidante Huma Abedin with disgraced congressman Andrew Weiner, there isn't much else being covered by the news media echo chamber.
With the FBI's reopening of the Clinton email investigation and the ongoing drama surrounding the marriage of Hillary Clinton's "Girl Friday" and confidante Huma Abedin with disgraced congressman Andrew Weiner, there isn't much else being covered by the news media echo chamber.
 
In normal times this would be a rhetorical question but this is an election year and if something is in the headlines it can lead one to believe we never really new this was an issue.
In normal times this would be a rhetorical question but this is an election year and if something is in the headlines it can lead one to believe we never really new this was an issue.
 
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