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The presidential race between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump "is Clinton's to lose at this point," and Democratic state Attorney General Roy Cooper
The presidential race between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump "is Clinton's to lose at this point," and Democratic state Attorney General Roy Cooper
 
One of the main issues in the race for House District 41 is health insurance - specifically whether and how the state should deal with Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act.
One of the main issues in the race for House District 41 is health insurance - specifically whether and how the state should deal with Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act.
 
Parents, test prep experts, and college counselors give careful thought in working with students as they approach the crucial "college entrance exam."
Parents, test prep experts, and college counselors give careful thought in working with students as they approach the crucial "college entrance exam."
 
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.
 
There is no longer any question that Hillary Clinton's email scheme jeopardized our national security. Look no further than what we revealed this week.
There is no longer any question that Hillary Clinton's email scheme jeopardized our national security. Look no further than what we revealed this week.
 
Located in western Mecklenburg County, House District 92 is the rare legislative swing district in the state's most populous county
Located in western Mecklenburg County, House District 92 is the rare legislative swing district in the state's most populous county
 
Higher education reformers have long argued that colleges' admissions selectivity reveals little about their educational quality and how well they prepare students for the workforce and civic life
Higher education reformers have long argued that colleges' admissions selectivity reveals little about their educational quality and how well they prepare students for the workforce and civic life
 
North Carolinians have long known that the electoral contest between incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory and challenger Roy Cooper would be expensive, contentious, and competitive. It's the top gubernatorial race in the country
North Carolinians have long known that the electoral contest between incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory and challenger Roy Cooper would be expensive, contentious, and competitive. It's the top gubernatorial race in the country
 
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to interact with undergraduate and doctoral students at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Education
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to interact with undergraduate and doctoral students at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Education
 
During her primary fight with Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton argued that his "free college" promise went too far. Now, however, Clinton has come out with a plan to make public colleges and universities free for families who earn less than $125,000 annually.
During her primary fight with Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton argued that his "free college" promise went too far. Now, however, Clinton has come out with a plan to make public colleges and universities free for families who earn less than $125,000 annually.
 
We do not try to tell people how to vote but we have an number of members who ask so we oblige them.
We do not try to tell people how to vote but we have an number of members who ask so we oblige them.
 
It's back to school time. While parents and children get ready for what we hope is another successful academic year, here are some interesting numbers for everyone concerned about education in North Carolina.
It's back to school time. While parents and children get ready for what we hope is another successful academic year, here are some interesting numbers for everyone concerned about education in North Carolina.
 
Concord, NH- Nationally Syndicated Radio Show Host Rod Eccles of The Rod Eccles Show, is pleased to announce that he will be joining America's Premiere Conservative Talk Radio Network, Red State Talk Radio, on Monday, October 31st.
Concord, NH- Nationally Syndicated Radio Show Host Rod Eccles of The Rod Eccles Show, is pleased to announce that he will be joining America's Premiere Conservative Talk Radio Network, Red State Talk Radio, on Monday, October 31st.
 
Raleigh will add yet another hip cafe to its booming downtown this September on the corner of Martin and Wilmington streets.
Raleigh will add yet another hip cafe to its booming downtown this September on the corner of Martin and Wilmington streets.
 
Members of some North Carolina college marching bands, protesting what they consider police brutality, have abandoned kneeling while playing "The Star Spangled Banner" before football games and instead are wearing ribbons or armbands on their uniforms.
Members of some North Carolina college marching bands, protesting what they consider police brutality, have abandoned kneeling while playing "The Star Spangled Banner" before football games and instead are wearing ribbons or armbands on their uniforms.
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced earlier in the week that Ruth's House, a Beaufort County domestic violence not-for-profit organization, will receive a state grant of $50,000...
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced earlier in the week that Ruth's House, a Beaufort County domestic violence not-for-profit organization, will receive a state grant of $50,000...
 
Famed literary critic George Steiner once said that cultural knowledge allows one to "resist" and that "no one can make a zombie of you if you carry [cultural knowledge] inside of you."
Famed literary critic George Steiner once said that cultural knowledge allows one to "resist" and that "no one can make a zombie of you if you carry [cultural knowledge] inside of you."
 
Today the North Carolina Trump-Pence campaign released the following statements from state leaders encouraging participation in early voting that begins today.
Today the North Carolina Trump-Pence campaign released the following statements from state leaders encouraging participation in early voting that begins today.
 
Just after an office was firebombed in Orange County and after race riots erupted in Charlotte, North Carolina Democrats have chosen to pour gasoline on an already explosive fire.
Just after an office was firebombed in Orange County and after race riots erupted in Charlotte, North Carolina Democrats have chosen to pour gasoline on an already explosive fire.
 
By: jonah
Baseball is all the rage in Fayetteville, with the city close to signing a deal that would commit $35 million for a new baseball stadium in the hope of attracting a minor-league team to town.
Baseball is all the rage in Fayetteville, with the city close to signing a deal that would commit $35 million for a new baseball stadium in the hope of attracting a minor-league team to town.
 
Speaking during Wednesday's presidential debate, Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton revealed to tens of millions of television viewers that "it takes four minutes from the time the president makes the call to use nuclear weapons to their actual launch."
Speaking during Wednesday's presidential debate, Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton revealed to tens of millions of television viewers that "it takes four minutes from the time the president makes the call to use nuclear weapons to their actual launch."
 
A new study finds that expanding the scope of practice for midlevel health care providers, including chiropractors and physical therapists, may improve the efficiency of the health care market in the United States
A new study finds that expanding the scope of practice for midlevel health care providers, including chiropractors and physical therapists, may improve the efficiency of the health care market in the United States
 
As Senator Kaine visits North Carolina to push for early voting, North Carolinians want to know from him why Hillary Clinton was unable to answer questions last night in the final debate about her decision to illegally evade Congressional subpoenas...
As Senator Kaine visits North Carolina to push for early voting, North Carolinians want to know from him why Hillary Clinton was unable to answer questions last night in the final debate about her decision to illegally evade Congressional subpoenas...
 
In the final North Carolina gubernatorial debate, Governor McCrory again showed himself as a leader and the clear winner, Roy Cooper crumbles, and Lon Cecil proves himself to be irrelevant.
In the final North Carolina gubernatorial debate, Governor McCrory again showed himself as a leader and the clear winner, Roy Cooper crumbles, and Lon Cecil proves himself to be irrelevant.
 
By: jonah
In North Carolina, Republican candidates for the General Assembly and statewide offices have been told that their policies are to blame for the fact that fewer high school graduates pursue teaching careers
In North Carolina, Republican candidates for the General Assembly and statewide offices have been told that their policies are to blame for the fact that fewer high school graduates pursue teaching careers
 
GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump has been proven right once again, but don't expect the members of the elite news media to acknowledge it.
GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump has been proven right once again, but don't expect the members of the elite news media to acknowledge it.
 
Oh boy, this is funny stuff. I have llong gotten a kick out of pinpoint sarcasm, articulate parody, especially where the of this satirical exercise is stupidity.
Oh boy, this is funny stuff. I have llong gotten a kick out of pinpoint sarcasm, articulate parody, especially where the of this satirical exercise is stupidity.
 
The National Rifle Association (NRA) recently announced their endorsement supporting my re-election campaign to the North Carolina State Senate for District 1.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) recently announced their endorsement supporting my re-election campaign to the North Carolina State Senate for District 1.
 
The recent court order to extend voter registration in counties impacted by Hurricane Matthew is only logical if you assume that without it the people impacted did not have adequate time or alternatives
The recent court order to extend voter registration in counties impacted by Hurricane Matthew is only logical if you assume that without it the people impacted did not have adequate time or alternatives
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement on Tim Kaine campaigning in Asheville, Charlotte and Durham this week
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement on Tim Kaine campaigning in Asheville, Charlotte and Durham this week
 
By: jonah
Democratic incumbent Rep. John Ager and Republican challenger Dr. Frank Moretz have deep roots in Western North Carolina, and hold similar views on some matters.
Democratic incumbent Rep. John Ager and Republican challenger Dr. Frank Moretz have deep roots in Western North Carolina, and hold similar views on some matters.
 
Democrats and liberal commentators have been loudly and gleefully attacking Donald Trump and his campaign operatives for getting their chronologies wrong
Democrats and liberal commentators have been loudly and gleefully attacking Donald Trump and his campaign operatives for getting their chronologies wrong
 
Here are the big election cycle political issues and Donald Trump's and Hillary Clinton's positions on what each wants to see and make happen...
Here are the big election cycle political issues and Donald Trump's and Hillary Clinton's positions on what each wants to see and make happen...
 
North Carolina ranks No. 19 overall and is rising among all states when combining economic and personal freedoms, according to a major national report released today that used more than 230 variables to set the rankings.
North Carolina ranks No. 19 overall and is rising among all states when combining economic and personal freedoms, according to a major national report released today that used more than 230 variables to set the rankings.
 
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