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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina has just been approved to raise the premiums of its health plans within the state's Affordable Care Act exchanges by an average of 24 percent
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina has just been approved to raise the premiums of its health plans within the state's Affordable Care Act exchanges by an average of 24 percent
 
The Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) today has filed suit against Roy Cooper in his capacity as North Carolina Attorney General alleging that he illegally funneled settlement money to special interest groups.
The Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) today has filed suit against Roy Cooper in his capacity as North Carolina Attorney General alleging that he illegally funneled settlement money to special interest groups.
 
Wherever you go the overwhelming sentiment is that people can't wait until this election is over
Wherever you go the overwhelming sentiment is that people can't wait until this election is over
 
During a traffic stop, how long after resolving the issue that led to the stop may a law enforcement officer continue to question the motorist?
During a traffic stop, how long after resolving the issue that led to the stop may a law enforcement officer continue to question the motorist?
 
On Sunday, October 16, James Comey, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), an agency that's undergone much condemnation both internally and externally, gave a speech in front of police commanders...
On Sunday, October 16, James Comey, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), an agency that's undergone much condemnation both internally and externally, gave a speech in front of police commanders...
 
Raising the government-mandated minimum wage to $15 per hour could cost North Carolina 334,000 jobs
Raising the government-mandated minimum wage to $15 per hour could cost North Carolina 334,000 jobs
 
Some have called O'Keefe's latest investigation into the collaboration of political groups, super-pacs and nonprofit organizations on the Left explosive
Some have called O'Keefe's latest investigation into the collaboration of political groups, super-pacs and nonprofit organizations on the Left explosive
 
The title of a recent Raleigh News and Observer article — “Economy in North Carolina is a Mixed Bag” — gives away the story’s conclusion. Of course, this conclusion is a rather trivial one that probably could be reached for every state in the union at any period in history.
The title of a recent Raleigh News and Observer article — “Economy in North Carolina is a Mixed Bag” — gives away the story’s conclusion. Of course, this conclusion is a rather trivial one that probably could be reached for every state in the union at any period in history.
 
Located only a few minutes' drive from Statesville is Fort Dobbs - North Carolina's only frontier fort during the French and Indian War
Located only a few minutes' drive from Statesville is Fort Dobbs - North Carolina's only frontier fort during the French and Indian War
 
Sabe Wilis explores a concept in Trials of Ambiguity, as well as its real-life parallel in this abstract op-ed
Sabe Wilis explores a concept in Trials of Ambiguity, as well as its real-life parallel in this abstract op-ed
 
Since 2001 Americans have been focused on the danger of radical Islamic terrorism. Samuel Huntington calls the current conflict part of a broader "clash of civilizations," one in which al-Qaida, ISIS, and others wish to destroy our culture and ideas
Since 2001 Americans have been focused on the danger of radical Islamic terrorism. Samuel Huntington calls the current conflict part of a broader "clash of civilizations," one in which al-Qaida, ISIS, and others wish to destroy our culture and ideas
 
It's a fact that African Americans are strong supporters of parental choice
 
A growing number of police officers, military members of all ranks, firefighters and American citizens who value their constitutional rights are voicing their desires for the impeachment of two of the federal government's top law enforcement officials.
A growing number of police officers, military members of all ranks, firefighters and American citizens who value their constitutional rights are voicing their desires for the impeachment of two of the federal government's top law enforcement officials.
 
The State Board of Education's Aug. 4 decision to reject five of the 13 charter school applications that were earlier this year approved by the N.C. Charter School Advisory Board led to a resolution of protest from the advisory board.
The State Board of Education's Aug. 4 decision to reject five of the 13 charter school applications that were earlier this year approved by the N.C. Charter School Advisory Board led to a resolution of protest from the advisory board.
 
This week saw Senator Burr make several campaign stops in different parts of the state, laying out his vision for the future of North Carolina and what it will take to get there.
This week saw Senator Burr make several campaign stops in different parts of the state, laying out his vision for the future of North Carolina and what it will take to get there.
 
Amendment lawyer Bussian suggests case against N&O actually sought to block critical coverage of crime lab's failures.
Amendment lawyer Bussian suggests case against N&O actually sought to block critical coverage of crime lab's failures.
 
North Carolinians elected Richard Burr to fight for their interests in Washington, a task he has taken seriously.
North Carolinians elected Richard Burr to fight for their interests in Washington, a task he has taken seriously.
 
The 2016 N.C. legislative session was short, but full of significant action: limiting the growth of government, cutting taxes, paying down debt, building savings, raising teacher pay by almost 5 percent, protecting property rights, and continuing the momentum toward economic growth
The 2016 N.C. legislative session was short, but full of significant action: limiting the growth of government, cutting taxes, paying down debt, building savings, raising teacher pay by almost 5 percent, protecting property rights, and continuing the momentum toward economic growth
 
The recently released American arms dealer Marc Turi said that the Obama administration tried and failed to make him the scapegoat for a 2011 covert weapons program to arm Islamic rebels in Libya that created chaos and death.
The recently released American arms dealer Marc Turi said that the Obama administration tried and failed to make him the scapegoat for a 2011 covert weapons program to arm Islamic rebels in Libya that created chaos and death.
 
Both Google and Facebook have had pop up reminders on my first sign in asking me if I am registered to vote. These popped up on my page without me searching on clicking on anything.
Both Google and Facebook have had pop up reminders on my first sign in asking me if I am registered to vote. These popped up on my page without me searching on clicking on anything.
 
Senator Burr has consistently supported efforts to strengthen and improve the Violence Against Women Act, to close loopholes in the sex offender registry, improve access to health care, and ensure equal pay in the work place.
Senator Burr has consistently supported efforts to strengthen and improve the Violence Against Women Act, to close loopholes in the sex offender registry, improve access to health care, and ensure equal pay in the work place.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused Gov. Pat McCrory's request to delay an injunction blocking several provisions in the 2013 election reform legislation known as VIVA - Voter Information Verification Act
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused Gov. Pat McCrory's request to delay an injunction blocking several provisions in the 2013 election reform legislation known as VIVA - Voter Information Verification Act
 
The Life Education And Resource Network L.E.A.R.N. The largest African American pro-life network in America will hold 3 days of demonstrations culminating at the recently opened National African American History Museum in Washington DC.
The Life Education And Resource Network L.E.A.R.N. The largest African American pro-life network in America will hold 3 days of demonstrations culminating at the recently opened National African American History Museum in Washington DC.
 
Government regulation is a subject as dry as the desert sands to most people.
Government regulation is a subject as dry as the desert sands to most people.
 
Senator Burr Talked About His Accomplishments In The U.S. Senate And Lessons From His Father.
 
Is There a Formula to Charter School Success?
 
One day after Deborah Ross said she was being a good lobbyist when she fought against the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry, WBTV released a detailed fact check that ruled Ross did in fact oppose the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry.
One day after Deborah Ross said she was being a good lobbyist when she fought against the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry, WBTV released a detailed fact check that ruled Ross did in fact oppose the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry.
 
Joseph Cella, the Catholic Liaison to the Trump/Pence Campaign, released the following statement regarding the anti-Catholic statements of Clinton campaign officials revealed in hacked e-mails published by Wikileaks...
Joseph Cella, the Catholic Liaison to the Trump/Pence Campaign, released the following statement regarding the anti-Catholic statements of Clinton campaign officials revealed in hacked e-mails published by Wikileaks...
 
The science fiction pioneer H.G. Wells once observed that "human history is, in essence, a history of ideas."
The science fiction pioneer H.G. Wells once observed that "human history is, in essence, a history of ideas."
 
The news media - or as presidential candidate Donald Trump calls them, the dishonest media - have gone into overdrive in their attempts to smear and tarnish the Republican in the final weeks of his campaign.
The news media - or as presidential candidate Donald Trump calls them, the dishonest media - have gone into overdrive in their attempts to smear and tarnish the Republican in the final weeks of his campaign.
 
The Burr campaign released the following statement regarding Senator Burr's victorious debate tonight in Durham...
The Burr campaign released the following statement regarding Senator Burr's victorious debate tonight in Durham...
 
During Tuesday's televised debate with incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory, Democratic challenger Roy Cooper took several opportunities to chide the governor for refusing both to advocate a North Carolina-based "exchange" that would market policies under the Affordable Care Act
During Tuesday's televised debate with incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory, Democratic challenger Roy Cooper took several opportunities to chide the governor for refusing both to advocate a North Carolina-based "exchange" that would market policies under the Affordable Care Act
 
Momma always said, "Don't wish your life away" whenever I, as a young boy, would declare I couldn't wait until Christmas or my birthday. But even momma would agree with me that I can't wait until November 9th when this election is over.
Momma always said, "Don't wish your life away" whenever I, as a young boy, would declare I couldn't wait until Christmas or my birthday. But even momma would agree with me that I can't wait until November 9th when this election is over.
 
There are many reasons for North Carolinians to be proud of the statewide education reforms implemented over the last five years.
There are many reasons for North Carolinians to be proud of the statewide education reforms implemented over the last five years.
 
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