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Ask a modern-day American conservative to list his political heroes, and you're likely to hear names such as Ronald Reagan, William F. Buckley, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. Those who've studied 20th-century government might throw Calvin Coolidge and Barry Goldwater into the mix.
Ask a modern-day American conservative to list his political heroes, and you're likely to hear names such as Ronald Reagan, William F. Buckley, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. Those who've studied 20th-century government might throw Calvin Coolidge and Barry Goldwater into the mix.
 
Senator Harry Brown said the Senate would not have budget votes this week as originally planned. "It may get delayed a few days," he said last week. "There's a few pieces where the provisions are just difficult to put together - some education provisions and (health and human services) provisions."
Senator Harry Brown said the Senate would not have budget votes this week as originally planned. "It may get delayed a few days," he said last week. "There's a few pieces where the provisions are just difficult to put together - some education provisions and (health and human services) provisions."
 
The most important decision that the University of North Carolina system's Board of Governors will make this year is the selection of the next system president.
The most important decision that the University of North Carolina system's Board of Governors will make this year is the selection of the next system president.
 
North Carolina's economy grew slower in 2014 than in 2013, according to data released last week by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
North Carolina's economy grew slower in 2014 than in 2013, according to data released last week by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
 
State senators expressed strikingly differing opinions on whether government should start regulating transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft.
State senators expressed strikingly differing opinions on whether government should start regulating transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft.
 
Here is the "New Baptist Look." His father was at the Taylors (SC) FBC when I started at Easley in 1970.
Here is the "New Baptist Look." His father was at the Taylors (SC) FBC when I started at Easley in 1970.
 
It is well known that industrial wind turbines are a danger to large birds of prey like bald eagles, and bats. Indeed, the death and destruction that these massive propellers in the sky have been causing has led the Audubon society to to give then the nickname...
It is well known that industrial wind turbines are a danger to large birds of prey like bald eagles, and bats. Indeed, the death and destruction that these massive propellers in the sky have been causing has led the Audubon society to to give then the nickname...
 
The upcoming presidential election offers candidates of both major parties a chance to stake out real plans for tackling more than $18 trillion in federal debt.
The upcoming presidential election offers candidates of both major parties a chance to stake out real plans for tackling more than $18 trillion in federal debt.
 
I noted in last week's newsletter that the American left has abandoned its traditional support for free expression and now seems intent on criminalizing politically incorrect speech. One notable manifestation of this change is a growing consensus that "hate speech" ought to be subject to criminal...
I noted in last week's newsletter that the American left has abandoned its traditional support for free expression and now seems intent on criminalizing politically incorrect speech. One notable manifestation of this change is a growing consensus that "hate speech" ought to be subject to criminal...
 
Dingbat disease is spreading from the Second Congressional District over to the Seventh.
 
Students nationwide are reveling in the pomp and pageantry of high school's most joyous rite of passage: graduation.
Students nationwide are reveling in the pomp and pageantry of high school's most joyous rite of passage: graduation.
 
For years, the N.C. State Board of Education has focused on producing "globally engaged" public school students. Admittedly, I have only a vague idea what "globally engaged" or similar terms mean, but I hear a lot about it in education circles. Sophisticated-sounding terms with the word...
For years, the N.C. State Board of Education has focused on producing "globally engaged" public school students. Admittedly, I have only a vague idea what "globally engaged" or similar terms mean, but I hear a lot about it in education circles. Sophisticated-sounding terms with the word...
 
We've all heard about the new 'conservative' group of solar energy fans seeking to continue government subsidies of the solar industry.
We've all heard about the new 'conservative' group of solar energy fans seeking to continue government subsidies of the solar industry.
 
The author speaks as a Republican and a Christian
The author speaks as a Republican and a Christian
 
Regulators in Washington, D.C., believe the federal government needs to play an active role in protecting American consumers' finances.
Regulators in Washington, D.C., believe the federal government needs to play an active role in protecting American consumers' finances.
 
A mandate that 12.5 percent of North Carolina's energy eventually would come from renewable sources or energy efficiency was a bad idea back in 2007, when the idea was included in Senate Bill 3
A mandate that 12.5 percent of North Carolina's energy eventually would come from renewable sources or energy efficiency was a bad idea back in 2007, when the idea was included in Senate Bill 3
 
This week is the real Southern Baptist Convention. It is the Annual Meeting in Ohio this year. This is when all the churches send Messengers to vote on matters.
This week is the real Southern Baptist Convention. It is the Annual Meeting in Ohio this year. This is when all the churches send Messengers to vote on matters.
 
Although I agree that other parts of the House budget are problematic, their K-12 education budget includes additional funding for a number of promising initiatives and research-based programs. Clearly, the Republican leadership recognizes that boosting student performance requires targeted...
Although I agree that other parts of the House budget are problematic, their K-12 education budget includes additional funding for a number of promising initiatives and research-based programs. Clearly, the Republican leadership recognizes that boosting student performance requires targeted...
 
The cliché is that conservatives are stuck in the past, but the truth is that our ideas provide the best way to move into an increasingly turbulent future.
The cliché is that conservatives are stuck in the past, but the truth is that our ideas provide the best way to move into an increasingly turbulent future.
 
McCrory brushed that question off with something about a need for "special financing" that Tony Tata could come in and explain later.
McCrory brushed that question off with something about a need for "special financing" that Tony Tata could come in and explain later.
 
Amid from restaurant owners and patrons of downtown dining establishments, a committee of the Raleigh City Council seems poised to ease proposed restrictions on patio dining and outdoor imbibing in taverns and eating establishments along the Fayetteville Street corridor downtown.
Amid from restaurant owners and patrons of downtown dining establishments, a committee of the Raleigh City Council seems poised to ease proposed restrictions on patio dining and outdoor imbibing in taverns and eating establishments along the Fayetteville Street corridor downtown.
 
Realities of the Conservative Takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention and NC Baptist State Convention now continued---it is not reserved for churches only as cited above.
Realities of the Conservative Takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention and NC Baptist State Convention now continued---it is not reserved for churches only as cited above.
 
A discussion Tuesday of alternative plans to regulate outdoor dining at Raleigh's Law and Public Safety Committee saw city staffers agree that safety and "vibrancy" concerns with the Outdoor Dining Ordinance exist largely because of weak enforcement of rules.
A discussion Tuesday of alternative plans to regulate outdoor dining at Raleigh's Law and Public Safety Committee saw city staffers agree that safety and "vibrancy" concerns with the Outdoor Dining Ordinance exist largely because of weak enforcement of rules.
 
After more that 6 years of Amateur Obama's patent dishonesty and sophistry, the Democrats appear to want more of the same, or maybe worse with Hillary B. Clinton: Or do they?
After more that 6 years of Amateur Obama's patent dishonesty and sophistry, the Democrats appear to want more of the same, or maybe worse with Hillary B. Clinton: Or do they?
 
Roughly 12 months from now, we're highly likely to know the major-party nominees for president and most of the other elective offices, including North Carolina's governor and U.S. senator. By this time next year we may also have a clear sense of which party seems likely to prevail in the 2016...
Roughly 12 months from now, we're highly likely to know the major-party nominees for president and most of the other elective offices, including North Carolina's governor and U.S. senator. By this time next year we may also have a clear sense of which party seems likely to prevail in the 2016...
 
All kinds of deals are made during the legislative session. Whether a distillery can sell unlimited amounts or only one bottle to people taking tours; whether vehicle registration fees should increase 50 percent or 30 percent or at all; whether solar subsidies should be cut off now or extended...
All kinds of deals are made during the legislative session. Whether a distillery can sell unlimited amounts or only one bottle to people taking tours; whether vehicle registration fees should increase 50 percent or 30 percent or at all; whether solar subsidies should be cut off now or extended...
 
Here is an important change taking place nationally with Politics and Religion
 
Full-scale repeal offers the only solution for N.C. legislators to fix all problems tied to the state's Map Act. That's the conclusion of a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
Full-scale repeal offers the only solution for N.C. legislators to fix all problems tied to the state's Map Act. That's the conclusion of a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
 
While Duke Energy is passing higher costs to ratepayers because state law forces it to purchase renewable energy, the utility also claimed a whopping $62.8 million in tax write-offs in 2014 for its own investments in green power projects.
While Duke Energy is passing higher costs to ratepayers because state law forces it to purchase renewable energy, the utility also claimed a whopping $62.8 million in tax write-offs in 2014 for its own investments in green power projects.
 
A nine-year legal battle over a 289-acre Onslow County waterfront property ended in late April when Harriet Hurst Turner and her brother John H. Hurst won control of the land and then immediately sold it to the state of North Carolina for $10.1 million.
A nine-year legal battle over a 289-acre Onslow County waterfront property ended in late April when Harriet Hurst Turner and her brother John H. Hurst won control of the land and then immediately sold it to the state of North Carolina for $10.1 million.
 
During the Monday June 1 meeting, six commissioners again refused to agree to guarantee a loan for the Town of Belhaven so the Town can acquire title to the abandoned hospital property.
During the Monday June 1 meeting, six commissioners again refused to agree to guarantee a loan for the Town of Belhaven so the Town can acquire title to the abandoned hospital property.
 
Big government "progressives" love telling other people what to do (and spending other people's money). It's all about control, as a central tenant of progressivism is a strong central state controlling what should be free, voluntary associations between citizens.
Big government "progressives" love telling other people what to do (and spending other people's money). It's all about control, as a central tenant of progressivism is a strong central state controlling what should be free, voluntary associations between citizens.
 
Not too long ago, Gov. Pat McCrory and Speaker Tim Moore were telling us they could see no real need for a religious freedom restoration act.
Not too long ago, Gov. Pat McCrory and Speaker Tim Moore were telling us they could see no real need for a religious freedom restoration act.
 
Yogi Berra once said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
 
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