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The North Carolina State Bar expects to complete its $18 million office in downtown Raleigh by March.
The North Carolina State Bar expects to complete its $18 million office in downtown Raleigh by March.
 
In his inaugural address Governor Pat McCrory spoke of looking out toward Main Street, with government at our back and unlimited opportunity ahead.
In his inaugural address Governor Pat McCrory spoke of looking out toward Main Street, with government at our back and unlimited opportunity ahead.
 
As state lawmakers made their way back to work Jan. 9, they faced nearly 200 protesters on the lawn in front of the General Assembly building.
As state lawmakers made their way back to work Jan. 9, they faced nearly 200 protesters on the lawn in front of the General Assembly building.
 
It was just a little over four years ago that the Hillary for Prez Bandwagon was rolling right along without a worry in the world. But suddenly it was not only slowed down; it was completely derailed and ground to a rather undignified halt.
It was just a little over four years ago that the Hillary for Prez Bandwagon was rolling right along without a worry in the world. But suddenly it was not only slowed down; it was completely derailed and ground to a rather undignified halt.
 
At the only statewide conservative conference in North Carolina, speakers, workshops, and special events will educate and empower conservatives on how we can restore our state to greatness.
At the only statewide conservative conference in North Carolina, speakers, workshops, and special events will educate and empower conservatives on how we can restore our state to greatness.
 
I can't tell you how many times someone at the John Locke Foundation has taken a phone call and gotten this question. One would hope that the name of John Locke...
I can't tell you how many times someone at the John Locke Foundation has taken a phone call and gotten this question. One would hope that the name of John Locke...
 
Here’s a shocker: The mainstream media is biased. The mainstream media here in North Carolina has taken a hit in recent years.
Here’s a shocker: The mainstream media is biased. The mainstream media here in North Carolina has taken a hit in recent years.
 
It's amazing how Americans have sat by and allowed the statists in DC to ignore, rewrite and basically stomp all over the specifics of the U.S. Constitution.
It's amazing how Americans have sat by and allowed the statists in DC to ignore, rewrite and basically stomp all over the specifics of the U.S. Constitution.
 
How many times have you tried to have a serious conversation about current events only to have your listeners say, "I'm not interested in politics"?
How many times have you tried to have a serious conversation about current events only to have your listeners say, "I'm not interested in politics"?
 
We have been hearing that Governor Pat McCrory, Speaker Thom Tillis and maybe some others are backing down from the idea of requiring a photo ID in order to vote in North Carolina.
We have been hearing that Governor Pat McCrory, Speaker Thom Tillis and maybe some others are backing down from the idea of requiring a photo ID in order to vote in North Carolina.
 
Here in North Carolina, the debate about proposed changes to the unemployment-insurance system have prompted left-wing analysts to ridicule the notion that the amount and duration of UI benefits have an effect on the propensity for jobless recipients to accept employment offers.
Here in North Carolina, the debate about proposed changes to the unemployment-insurance system have prompted left-wing analysts to ridicule the notion that the amount and duration of UI benefits have an effect on the propensity for jobless recipients to accept employment offers.
 
Governments at all levels all levels are dysfunctional: So how do we fix the lot of them charged with functioning well to govern us best?
Governments at all levels all levels are dysfunctional: So how do we fix the lot of them charged with functioning well to govern us best?
 
This article ranks among the most important we have ever posted on the Beaufort Observer. We urge you to not only read it in its entirety but to reflect upon what it presents.
This article ranks among the most important we have ever posted on the Beaufort Observer. We urge you to not only read it in its entirety but to reflect upon what it presents.
 
The McClatchy gang has its pantyhose in a wad over revelations that Senator Fletcher Hartsell (R-Cabarrus), unopposed in November, spent $100,000 in campaign funds -- much of which appears to be on personal matters.
The McClatchy gang has its pantyhose in a wad over revelations that Senator Fletcher Hartsell (R-Cabarrus), unopposed in November, spent $100,000 in campaign funds -- much of which appears to be on personal matters.
 
A new year brings new opportunities, and North Carolina offers the nation's best opportunities to change state government.
A new year brings new opportunities, and North Carolina offers the nation's best opportunities to change state government.
 
On January 9, I spoke at the "Honor the Oath" Rally in Raleigh, NC, organized by the Carolina Liberty PAC and a former NC state legislator. That was the day that members of the NC General Assembly took their oath of office.
On January 9, I spoke at the "Honor the Oath" Rally in Raleigh, NC, organized by the Carolina Liberty PAC and a former NC state legislator. That was the day that members of the NC General Assembly took their oath of office.
 
Concord legislator Sen. Fletcher Hartsell's campaign finance records show that he paid thousands to dollars from campaign funds to personal credit cards.
Concord legislator Sen. Fletcher Hartsell's campaign finance records show that he paid thousands to dollars from campaign funds to personal credit cards.
 
It's tough enough for a small business to succeed when it faces competition in the open market. It's even tougher when government puts up roadblocks in the form of high taxes or excessive regulation.
It's tough enough for a small business to succeed when it faces competition in the open market. It's even tougher when government puts up roadblocks in the form of high taxes or excessive regulation.
 
The drumbeat for tax reform in 2013 is growing louder with each passing day, but ask those beating the drums what they mean by reform and you get very different answers.
The drumbeat for tax reform in 2013 is growing louder with each passing day, but ask those beating the drums what they mean by reform and you get very different answers.
 
I am getting sick and tired of seeing news stories that start off with that wording. The congressional GOP has "softened" its stance on -- among other things -- taxes, spending, immigration, and regulations.
I am getting sick and tired of seeing news stories that start off with that wording. The congressional GOP has "softened" its stance on -- among other things -- taxes, spending, immigration, and regulations.
 
In response to four years of massive federal deficits, tax cuts scheduled to expire this month, and lackluster economic growth.
In response to four years of massive federal deficits, tax cuts scheduled to expire this month, and lackluster economic growth.
 
John Frank and the rest of "The Gang That Couldn't Report Straight" have found a state board of elections report showing that 613,000 state voters have NO photo ID whatsoever.
John Frank and the rest of "The Gang That Couldn't Report Straight" have found a state board of elections report showing that 613,000 state voters have NO photo ID whatsoever.
 
Judging by the extent and intensity of media coverage, policymakers in North Carolina and elsewhere ought to be devoting significant attention to combating the burgeoning problems of gun violence, highway safety, and workplace accidents.
Judging by the extent and intensity of media coverage, policymakers in North Carolina and elsewhere ought to be devoting significant attention to combating the burgeoning problems of gun violence, highway safety, and workplace accidents.
 
In a world increasingly dominated by technological shorthand, it's hard to imagine why students would need to know the meaning of an unwieldy word like "perspicacity." Yet in the information age, a good vocabulary is more important than ever.
In a world increasingly dominated by technological shorthand, it's hard to imagine why students would need to know the meaning of an unwieldy word like "perspicacity." Yet in the information age, a good vocabulary is more important than ever.
 
Democrat Gary Pearce is beside himself over the appointment of former Wake County Schools superintendent Tony Tata as state DOT secretary.
Democrat Gary Pearce is beside himself over the appointment of former Wake County Schools superintendent Tony Tata as state DOT secretary.
 
North Carolina policymakers will have a lot on their plate in 2013. The General Assembly will tackle tax reform, education, the unemployment-insurance debt, and other pressing issues.
North Carolina policymakers will have a lot on their plate in 2013. The General Assembly will tackle tax reform, education, the unemployment-insurance debt, and other pressing issues.
 
Bill Cook was sworn in as the new Senator from the First District Sunday night in the Beaufort County Superior Courtroom before a large crowd of hometown supporters as well as those from other counties in the district.
Bill Cook was sworn in as the new Senator from the First District Sunday night in the Beaufort County Superior Courtroom before a large crowd of hometown supporters as well as those from other counties in the district.
 
The world is full of imponderables. We have been treated over the last year or so to a seemingly unending diatribe about the need for the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes (whatever that is).
The world is full of imponderables. We have been treated over the last year or so to a seemingly unending diatribe about the need for the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes (whatever that is).
 
Have we lost our ability of self-control here in America?
 
Handling PR for South Carolina-based Denny's restaurants has got to be one of the toughest jobs in America.
Handling PR for South Carolina-based Denny's restaurants has got to be one of the toughest jobs in America.
 
In my latest "Free & Clear" column for Business North Carolina magazine, I write about the process of unbundling services currently delivered by formal colleges and universities.
In my latest "Free & Clear" column for Business North Carolina magazine, I write about the process of unbundling services currently delivered by formal colleges and universities.
 
In DC, they are ignoring the guidelines laid out in The Constitution regarding legislative process. The Supreme Court has come up with creative dandies like "freedom of expression" as well as a "right to abortion."
In DC, they are ignoring the guidelines laid out in The Constitution regarding legislative process. The Supreme Court has come up with creative dandies like "freedom of expression" as well as a "right to abortion."
 
Mark Twain said it is better to have people think you a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Wary of that likelihood I nevertheless make my predictions for 2013.
Mark Twain said it is better to have people think you a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Wary of that likelihood I nevertheless make my predictions for 2013.
 
Like the throngs looking for smoke at The Vatican, the Carolinas media waited breathlessly for North Carolina governor-elect Pat McCrory's address to The North Carolina Bankers' Association.
Like the throngs looking for smoke at The Vatican, the Carolinas media waited breathlessly for North Carolina governor-elect Pat McCrory's address to The North Carolina Bankers' Association.
 
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