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As the state's chief law enforcement officer, Attorney General Roy Cooper's ineptitude with the North Carolina state crime lab has left countless victims in limbo without the necessary evidence to push forward with prosecution.
As the state's chief law enforcement officer, Attorney General Roy Cooper's ineptitude with the North Carolina state crime lab has left countless victims in limbo without the necessary evidence to push forward with prosecution.
 
Republican Buck Newton and Democrat Josh Stein agreed on many topics during a debate by the attorney general candidates Tuesday night, but the dueling lawyers did it in sometimes disagreeable fashion on the details
Republican Buck Newton and Democrat Josh Stein agreed on many topics during a debate by the attorney general candidates Tuesday night, but the dueling lawyers did it in sometimes disagreeable fashion on the details
 
Last night on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier, Senator Burr joined the program to provided an update on the terrorist attacks in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota.
Last night on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier, Senator Burr joined the program to provided an update on the terrorist attacks in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota.
 
A repeatedly proven dysfunctional Department of Homeland Security DHS) is being given the complicated and controversial task of policing the nation's presidential and local elections, according to President Barack Obama and his Homeland Security secretary
A repeatedly proven dysfunctional Department of Homeland Security DHS) is being given the complicated and controversial task of policing the nation's presidential and local elections, according to President Barack Obama and his Homeland Security secretary
 
The school year is fresh and new. But high school seniors with college ambitions began their academic slog weeks ago, on Aug. 1, when the Common Application went live
The school year is fresh and new. But high school seniors with college ambitions began their academic slog weeks ago, on Aug. 1, when the Common Application went live
 
The on-going modernization and efficiency initiatives in North Carolina state government, spearheaded by Governor Pat McCrory, are getting recognition beyond the bounds of North Carolina.
The on-going modernization and efficiency initiatives in North Carolina state government, spearheaded by Governor Pat McCrory, are getting recognition beyond the bounds of North Carolina.
 
In interviews with Carolina Journal on Tuesday afternoon, freshman U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and state Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes are confident this week's Republican National Convention in Cleveland
In interviews with Carolina Journal on Tuesday afternoon, freshman U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and state Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes are confident this week's Republican National Convention in Cleveland
 
Although Barack Obama and his wannabe successor Hillary Clinton believe a presidential priority is disarming Americans or at least minimizing their access to firearms, they are arguably two of the world's biggest gun-runners.
Although Barack Obama and his wannabe successor Hillary Clinton believe a presidential priority is disarming Americans or at least minimizing their access to firearms, they are arguably two of the world's biggest gun-runners.
 
This N&O article takes a closer look at the financial challenges presented by the swelling ranks of senior citizens and the rising costs of long-term care
This N&O article takes a closer look at the financial challenges presented by the swelling ranks of senior citizens and the rising costs of long-term care
 
North Carolina State Representative Becky Carney (D-Mecklenburg) lobbied members of the Charlotte City Council against voting to repeal the city's non-discrimination ordinance, which would have paved the way for a repeal of the controversial House Bill 2.
North Carolina State Representative Becky Carney (D-Mecklenburg) lobbied members of the Charlotte City Council against voting to repeal the city's non-discrimination ordinance, which would have paved the way for a repeal of the controversial House Bill 2.
 
Do you want to know why the Left has tried to make North Carolina politics into an "all House Bill 2, all the time" zone? Here are some reasons
Do you want to know why the Left has tried to make North Carolina politics into an "all House Bill 2, all the time" zone? Here are some reasons
 
"You know, to just be grossly generalistic, you could put half of Trump's supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables. Right?" Hillary Clinton told a crowd, which reacted with laughter and applause.
"You know, to just be grossly generalistic, you could put half of Trump's supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables. Right?" Hillary Clinton told a crowd, which reacted with laughter and applause.
 
Well, it was bound to happen. I've embarked on a new writing adventure.
 
Orange County Commissioner Barry Jacobs says the county has a duty to help Americans lose weight and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, so he wants to preserve a drive-thru business window ban
Orange County Commissioner Barry Jacobs says the county has a duty to help Americans lose weight and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, so he wants to preserve a drive-thru business window ban
 
This week, the Burr campaign continued to roll out important leadership teams that are committed to helping Senator Burr win this fall.
This week, the Burr campaign continued to roll out important leadership teams that are committed to helping Senator Burr win this fall.
 
Martin Community College was at increased risk of fraud and its true financial picture was clouded because it lacked proper controls over financial reporting that resulted in a series of accounting errors, based on an audit of the 2014-15 school year by the Office of State Auditor
Martin Community College was at increased risk of fraud and its true financial picture was clouded because it lacked proper controls over financial reporting that resulted in a series of accounting errors, based on an audit of the 2014-15 school year by the Office of State Auditor
 
According to former police detective Jerry McHugh, the explosives in both Chelsea and in the Seaside Park, New Jersey, bombing were set off by perpetrators using the same type of detonator.
According to former police detective Jerry McHugh, the explosives in both Chelsea and in the Seaside Park, New Jersey, bombing were set off by perpetrators using the same type of detonator.
 
Microaggression - that's a fancy term many radical college students and administrators are using these days as a means to supposedly call out racism and protest unsafe and hostile environments for minorities
Microaggression - that's a fancy term many radical college students and administrators are using these days as a means to supposedly call out racism and protest unsafe and hostile environments for minorities
 
It is fascinating that foreign policy, defense, healthcare, tax reform, government gridlock, human rights, the national debt or even violence and terrorism issues have taken a back seat to the topic of immigration in this election
It is fascinating that foreign policy, defense, healthcare, tax reform, government gridlock, human rights, the national debt or even violence and terrorism issues have taken a back seat to the topic of immigration in this election
 
The words "ambitious state budget" must test well in polls and focus groups
The words "ambitious state budget" must test well in polls and focus groups
 
Don't pretend that it does not exist; it does, and now in greater propensity than ever before.
 
North Carolina's economy continues to recover and grow at a faster and stronger rate than others in our region and in the nation as whole
North Carolina's economy continues to recover and grow at a faster and stronger rate than others in our region and in the nation as whole
 
After U.S. officials confirmed two more former Guantanamo Bay detainees have rejoined radical terror groups, it begs the question: Where does Deborah Ross stand?
After U.S. officials confirmed two more former Guantanamo Bay detainees have rejoined radical terror groups, it begs the question: Where does Deborah Ross stand?
 
In her first public campaign appearance since departing from a 9/11 memorial service Sunday and collapsing as she entered her car, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spoke at a rally Thursday in Greensboro, telling supporters to fight the divisive Republican tactics of her opponent Dona
In her first public campaign appearance since departing from a 9/11 memorial service Sunday and collapsing as she entered her car, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spoke at a rally Thursday in Greensboro, telling supporters to fight the divisive Republican tactics of her opponent Dona
 
North Carolinians who were hurt by the Obama/Clinton economy speak out and show support for Donald Trump.
 
Police shootings of suspects in St. Paul and Baton Rouge dominated news headlines the past few weeks
Police shootings of suspects in St. Paul and Baton Rouge dominated news headlines the past few weeks
 
This strange election cycle has focused too much on personalities and too little on issues, but sooner or later we have to believe the campaigns will shift to a real discussion about issues
This strange election cycle has focused too much on personalities and too little on issues, but sooner or later we have to believe the campaigns will shift to a real discussion about issues
 
A look at the necessity of strong rhetorical leadership in a Presidency
A look at the necessity of strong rhetorical leadership in a Presidency
 
Despite being controlled by Republicans, the State Board of Elections didn't seem to heed a request to make "party-line changes" last week when it approved plans for early voting this fall
Despite being controlled by Republicans, the State Board of Elections didn't seem to heed a request to make "party-line changes" last week when it approved plans for early voting this fall
 
Lying Hillary Clinton has now done something that even Hussein Obama could not; she has unwittingly driven a wooden stake in a key Democrat rally word - "RACIST!"
Lying Hillary Clinton has now done something that even Hussein Obama could not; she has unwittingly driven a wooden stake in a key Democrat rally word - "RACIST!"
 
As the 9/11 anniversary approaches, attacking our national symbols is not productive.
 
Democratic challenger Linda Coleman repeatedly attempted Tuesday night to paint a dismal picture of public education in North Carolina, but Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest countered with a list of Republican spending increases and expanded school choice options that he said put the state on the right
Democratic challenger Linda Coleman repeatedly attempted Tuesday night to paint a dismal picture of public education in North Carolina, but Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest countered with a list of Republican spending increases and expanded school choice options that he said put the state on the right
 
The controversial filmmaker - a relative unknown Christian Arab - whose attempt at marketing a motion picture about Islam has had his life turned upside down by President Barack Obama and his then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton following the Sept. 11, 2012 Islamic terrorist attack
The controversial filmmaker - a relative unknown Christian Arab - whose attempt at marketing a motion picture about Islam has had his life turned upside down by President Barack Obama and his then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton following the Sept. 11, 2012 Islamic terrorist attack
 
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