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President Joe Biden delivered the White House’s Christmas address Thursday evening and failed to mention Jesus by name or say Christ while doing so.
President Joe Biden delivered the White House’s Christmas address Thursday evening and failed to mention Jesus by name or say Christ while doing so.
 
Pastor Karen Younis of Pittsburgh's St. Andrew Lutheran Church has released a new, innovative Bible reading plan where people commit to one year of never reading the Bible.
Pastor Karen Younis of Pittsburgh's St. Andrew Lutheran Church has released a new, innovative Bible reading plan where people commit to one year of never reading the Bible.
 
Argentina defeated France in the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday in a penalty kick shootout following a 3-3 tie.
Argentina defeated France in the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday in a penalty kick shootout following a 3-3 tie.
 
Some argue that minimum wage increases would create more wealth for those with the greatest need in North Carolina
Some argue that minimum wage increases would create more wealth for those with the greatest need in North Carolina
 
According to sources close to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, the young Jewish mom was touched by the gifts brought to her by the wise men: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Still, she was a bit disappointed that none of them had brought an air fryer.
According to sources close to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, the young Jewish mom was touched by the gifts brought to her by the wise men: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Still, she was a bit disappointed that none of them had brought an air fryer.
 
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott said ending Title 42 would bring “total chaos” to America’s southern border.
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott said ending Title 42 would bring “total chaos” to America’s southern border.
 
House Republicans quietly put together a report to counter a release from the January 6 Committee that is expected to focus heavily on former President Donald Trump.
House Republicans quietly put together a report to counter a release from the January 6 Committee that is expected to focus heavily on former President Donald Trump.
 
Here are the Woodshed quick takes immediately following the oral arguments. In-depth coverage from Carolina Journal will follow. This post will also be updated.
Here are the Woodshed quick takes immediately following the oral arguments. In-depth coverage from Carolina Journal will follow. This post will also be updated.
 
Freedom Party takes hard line on immigration, opposed Covid lockdowns and vax
Freedom Party takes hard line on immigration, opposed Covid lockdowns and vax
 
A book that is expected to hit bookshelves next month will detail one of the issues that reportedly caused President Joe Biden to explode into fits of rage during his first years as president.
A book that is expected to hit bookshelves next month will detail one of the issues that reportedly caused President Joe Biden to explode into fits of rage during his first years as president.
 
C-SPAN has new rankings for the most-talkative members of the U.S. House, and one of North Carolina’s longest tenured representatives has made the top 10 list.
C-SPAN has new rankings for the most-talkative members of the U.S. House, and one of North Carolina’s longest tenured representatives has made the top 10 list.
 
Economic shocks continues, as the Fed raises interest rates for the seventh time this year
Economic shocks continues, as the Fed raises interest rates for the seventh time this year
 
South Carolina GOP Senator Lindsey Graham lashed out at President Joe Biden for his cavalier attitude toward the problem of illegal immigration, ripping him for eschewing a trip to the southern border so he could see first-hand how serious the problem is.
South Carolina GOP Senator Lindsey Graham lashed out at President Joe Biden for his cavalier attitude toward the problem of illegal immigration, ripping him for eschewing a trip to the southern border so he could see first-hand how serious the problem is.
 
Local dad Justin Simpson took a trip to the mall on Christmas Eve to begin his Christmas shopping, only to find a vacant lot where the mall once stood.
Local dad Justin Simpson took a trip to the mall on Christmas Eve to begin his Christmas shopping, only to find a vacant lot where the mall once stood.
 
A whopping 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit northern California at roughly 2:30 Tuesday morning, leaving over 70,000 people without power.
A whopping 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit northern California at roughly 2:30 Tuesday morning, leaving over 70,000 people without power.
 
Paramount Global reported that 7.4 million people tuned in to the premiere episode Sunday, including viewers from three Paramount Network telecasts, CMT, and streaming on Paramount+, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Paramount Global reported that 7.4 million people tuned in to the premiere episode Sunday, including viewers from three Paramount Network telecasts, CMT, and streaming on Paramount+, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
 
McCathy's meddling against conservatives includes eastern NC race
 
As 35,000 residents of Moore County remain without power, questions are being raised about what lawmakers in the General Assembly could do next year to address physical sabotage of the power grid or cyber-attacks.
As 35,000 residents of Moore County remain without power, questions are being raised about what lawmakers in the General Assembly could do next year to address physical sabotage of the power grid or cyber-attacks.
 
A Maricopa County judge ruled Monday that Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake will have her day in court to challenge the county's ballot chain of custody and the efficacy of voting machine tabulators and printers during the 2022 midterm elections.
A Maricopa County judge ruled Monday that Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake will have her day in court to challenge the county's ballot chain of custody and the efficacy of voting machine tabulators and printers during the 2022 midterm elections.
 
The Bail Project, an organization that openly states that it wants to “disrupt the money bail system” and is backed by celebrities including John Legend, Danny Glover, and Richard Branson, has closed its Las Vegas chapter
The Bail Project, an organization that openly states that it wants to “disrupt the money bail system” and is backed by celebrities including John Legend, Danny Glover, and Richard Branson, has closed its Las Vegas chapter
 
There are six remaining municipalities under the LGC financial control, including Kingstown, Cliffside Sanitary District, Robersonville, Eureka, Spring Lake, and East Laurinburg.
There are six remaining municipalities under the LGC financial control, including Kingstown, Cliffside Sanitary District, Robersonville, Eureka, Spring Lake, and East Laurinburg.
 
U.S. military bases that hosted Afghan evacuees during the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan incurred almost $260 million in damages, according to the Department of Defense’s inspector general.
U.S. military bases that hosted Afghan evacuees during the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan incurred almost $260 million in damages, according to the Department of Defense’s inspector general.
 
A newly-revealed alleged 37-page staffer guide for Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) has raised concerns among ethics experts that she might be crossing the line in terms of the tasks that she allegedly demands of her staff.
A newly-revealed alleged 37-page staffer guide for Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) has raised concerns among ethics experts that she might be crossing the line in terms of the tasks that she allegedly demands of her staff.
 
A new book makes the case for dramatic change in higher education.
 
The Washington Post took a virtual beating on Thursday over an article detailing the results of an “eye-opening” study that compared exercise habits and coronavirus outcomes.
The Washington Post took a virtual beating on Thursday over an article detailing the results of an “eye-opening” study that compared exercise habits and coronavirus outcomes.
 
Do you homeschool your kids? Ew! Where will they learn social skills? Aren't you concerned about that? Oh well--even weird homeschoolers deserve a good Christmas, so here are some gift ideas to help you out!
Do you homeschool your kids? Ew! Where will they learn social skills? Aren't you concerned about that? Oh well--even weird homeschoolers deserve a good Christmas, so here are some gift ideas to help you out!
 
A notorious French serial killer known as “The Serpent” or the “Bikini Killer” has been released from prison in Nepal due to his age.
A notorious French serial killer known as “The Serpent” or the “Bikini Killer” has been released from prison in Nepal due to his age.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased for the fourth consecutive month in November, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased for the fourth consecutive month in November, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
Oklahoma GOP Senator James Lankford painted a frightening picture of what is happening at the southern border, during a debate on the Senate floor over a proposed omnibus spending package.
Oklahoma GOP Senator James Lankford painted a frightening picture of what is happening at the southern border, during a debate on the Senate floor over a proposed omnibus spending package.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against the town of Blowing Rock in a short-term rental dispute.
The N.C. Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against the town of Blowing Rock in a short-term rental dispute.
 
Significant changes to the retirement system are included in the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill moving through Congress.
Significant changes to the retirement system are included in the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill moving through Congress.
 
An academic report commissioned by the United States Marines urged Marines to stop calling their drill instructors “sir” and “ma’am” to avoid “misgendering” the instructors.
An academic report commissioned by the United States Marines urged Marines to stop calling their drill instructors “sir” and “ma’am” to avoid “misgendering” the instructors.
 
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