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The North Carolina State Bar, the state agency that regulates attorneys, has asked a judge to dismiss Raleigh attorney Gene Boyce's complaint asking the State Bar to address allegations of professional misconduct by Attorney General Roy Cooper
The North Carolina State Bar, the state agency that regulates attorneys, has asked a judge to dismiss Raleigh attorney Gene Boyce's complaint asking the State Bar to address allegations of professional misconduct by Attorney General Roy Cooper
 
A proposed EPA rule, as part of regulation that would purport to control greenhouse gas emissions and impose fuel efficiency standards, could harm North Carolina's vibrant performance auto and racing industries, according to a group that represents such businesses nationwide
A proposed EPA rule, as part of regulation that would purport to control greenhouse gas emissions and impose fuel efficiency standards, could harm North Carolina's vibrant performance auto and racing industries, according to a group that represents such businesses nationwide
 
After a glorious Easter we took a few days of vacation, turned off the television, unplugged (mostly) the Internet and cell phone and got away to more peaceful environs.
After a glorious Easter we took a few days of vacation, turned off the television, unplugged (mostly) the Internet and cell phone and got away to more peaceful environs.
 
As the 2016 general election unfolds in North Carolina, you should expect to hear a lot about how the state's economy has fared under Republican governance in Raleigh.
As the 2016 general election unfolds in North Carolina, you should expect to hear a lot about how the state's economy has fared under Republican governance in Raleigh.
 
Despite the claims of some, North Carolina is not a "net exporter of teachers."
 
It's no secret that America's economy hasn't been growing as quickly as anyone would like since the official end of the Great Recession
It's no secret that America's economy hasn't been growing as quickly as anyone would like since the official end of the Great Recession
 
In late February, the Charlotte city council passed a so-called antidiscrimination law, scheduled to go into effect on April 1, aimed at protecting what, in their view, are the rights of those in the gay, lesbian, and transgender community.
In late February, the Charlotte city council passed a so-called antidiscrimination law, scheduled to go into effect on April 1, aimed at protecting what, in their view, are the rights of those in the gay, lesbian, and transgender community.
 
Two months after the Academic Standards Review Commission issued its final report, the fate of Common Core in North Carolina is far from settled.
Two months after the Academic Standards Review Commission issued its final report, the fate of Common Core in North Carolina is far from settled.
 
Here are some alternatives to our election process.
 
A petition to ease restrictions on MRI machine ownership for community hospitals was struck down Wednesday by the State Health Coordinating Council's Technology and Equipment Committee, a division of the the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
A petition to ease restrictions on MRI machine ownership for community hospitals was struck down Wednesday by the State Health Coordinating Council's Technology and Equipment Committee, a division of the the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
 
If there is one conclusion to be reached from this year's reality TV presidential circus it's that we must change the way we select nominees.
If there is one conclusion to be reached from this year's reality TV presidential circus it's that we must change the way we select nominees.
 
Houston! We have a problem. Well, actually it's not just Houston. It's Atlanta, New York, Philly, Detroit, LA, Portland, Miami, and every single city, town, village, and hamlet in the USA.
Houston! We have a problem. Well, actually it's not just Houston. It's Atlanta, New York, Philly, Detroit, LA, Portland, Miami, and every single city, town, village, and hamlet in the USA.
 
American Democrats' first really cool president, Barack Hussein Obama, has now achieved near normalized relations with Communist, dictatorial Cuba.
American Democrats' first really cool president, Barack Hussein Obama, has now achieved near normalized relations with Communist, dictatorial Cuba.
 
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.
 
Economic research has shown that stadium subsidies are bad public investments. That hasn't reduced the desire of local governments to throw money at professional sports teams
Economic research has shown that stadium subsidies are bad public investments. That hasn't reduced the desire of local governments to throw money at professional sports teams
 
Well, 2016 is here and let me state the obvious. 2015 is now in the history books and we can look back at it and learn from it.
Well, 2016 is here and let me state the obvious. 2015 is now in the history books and we can look back at it and learn from it.
 
Ronald Reagan reflects on the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ and how His simple life and early death has transformed the world.
Ronald Reagan reflects on the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ and how His simple life and early death has transformed the world.
 
If Republicans have been attempting to suppress the vote in North Carolina, they must be the most incompetent tyrants in modern American history.
If Republicans have been attempting to suppress the vote in North Carolina, they must be the most incompetent tyrants in modern American history.
 
For the last several years, Big Labor has pushed for mandated higher pay for workers, rallying around the slogan "Fight for Fifteen!"
For the last several years, Big Labor has pushed for mandated higher pay for workers, rallying around the slogan "Fight for Fifteen!"
 
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.
 
One of the best-known houses in one of Raleigh's older neighborhoods is also among its newest
One of the best-known houses in one of Raleigh's older neighborhoods is also among its newest
 
There was an interesting headline out of Buncombe County that caught my eye.
There was an interesting headline out of Buncombe County that caught my eye.
 
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.
 
While there are so many eager to demonize the Christian faith, I hope they will take the time to consider this thought.
While there are so many eager to demonize the Christian faith, I hope they will take the time to consider this thought.
 
President Barack Obama's job-approval rating has risen over the past two months. I think I know the reason why - and North Carolina politicians should take note of it.
President Barack Obama's job-approval rating has risen over the past two months. I think I know the reason why - and North Carolina politicians should take note of it.
 
Students on both sides of the Atlantic have declared war on the past.
 
There has been a firestorm about the FBI request for Apple to break the IPhone of the San Bernardino terrorist's.
There has been a firestorm about the FBI request for Apple to break the IPhone of the San Bernardino terrorist's.
 
The North Carolina Community College System is poised to become a national leader in career and college readiness
The North Carolina Community College System is poised to become a national leader in career and college readiness
 
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest will be turning his attention to a Campus Free Expression Act meant to protect free speech on UNC system campuses, strike down restrictive speech codes, and punish those who attempt to stifle public discourse.
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest will be turning his attention to a Campus Free Expression Act meant to protect free speech on UNC system campuses, strike down restrictive speech codes, and punish those who attempt to stifle public discourse.
 
This week's special session of the General Assembly was called primarily to address a new ordinance in Charlotte, due to go into effect April 1.
This week's special session of the General Assembly was called primarily to address a new ordinance in Charlotte, due to go into effect April 1.
 
Teen geniuses and word wizards just lost their competitive edge with the nation's most established college admissions exam.
Teen geniuses and word wizards just lost their competitive edge with the nation's most established college admissions exam.
 
I had the chance, for the first time ever, to communicate directly with the chairman of the NCGOP.
I had the chance, for the first time ever, to communicate directly with the chairman of the NCGOP.
 
CityLab.com, a website on urban policy published by The Atlantic Monthly, reports that the High-Occupancy Tolling project on Interstate 77 north of Charlotte won a dubious honor, making the list of 12 “highway boondoggles” identified by U.S. PIRG, a group founded by Ralph Nader.
CityLab.com, a website on urban policy published by The Atlantic Monthly, reports that the High-Occupancy Tolling project on Interstate 77 north of Charlotte won a dubious honor, making the list of 12 “highway boondoggles” identified by U.S. PIRG, a group founded by Ralph Nader.
 
I was struck when I came across two recent news stories virtually side-by-side
 
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