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This past week 99.9% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
This past week 99.9% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
 
The state auditor’s office found that a former accounting technician in the town of Spring Lake misappropriated more than $430,000 in taxpayer funds for personal use and has referred its report to the FBI and State Bureau of Investigation for a possible criminal investigation.
The state auditor’s office found that a former accounting technician in the town of Spring Lake misappropriated more than $430,000 in taxpayer funds for personal use and has referred its report to the FBI and State Bureau of Investigation for a possible criminal investigation.
 
The Starlink terminals that SpaceX founder Elon Musk sent to Ukraine have reportedly given them an advantage in winning the drone war against the invading Russian military.
The Starlink terminals that SpaceX founder Elon Musk sent to Ukraine have reportedly given them an advantage in winning the drone war against the invading Russian military.
 
The UNC system needs to improve its transparency—an argument that the Martin Center has been making for about as long as it has been in existence.
The UNC system needs to improve its transparency—an argument that the Martin Center has been making for about as long as it has been in existence.
 
Russia has reportedly used hypersonic missiles in combat against Ukraine last week, marking the first known use of the new superweapons in combat by any military.
Russia has reportedly used hypersonic missiles in combat against Ukraine last week, marking the first known use of the new superweapons in combat by any military.
 
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that Russia has kind of already started their anticipated invasion of Ukraine and that Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning the largest war in Europe since World War II.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that Russia has kind of already started their anticipated invasion of Ukraine and that Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning the largest war in Europe since World War II.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
Russian military forces have reportedly received orders from Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine, according to a new report on alleged U.S. intelligence.
Russian military forces have reportedly received orders from Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine, according to a new report on alleged U.S. intelligence.
 
Arizona border agents searching a large cucumber shipment were surprised to discover more than 600 pounds of cocaine being smuggled into the country hidden within the boxes containing the fruit.
Arizona border agents searching a large cucumber shipment were surprised to discover more than 600 pounds of cocaine being smuggled into the country hidden within the boxes containing the fruit.
 
On March 10th our General Assembly adjourned a session that spanned 14 months, starting in January of 2021.
On March 10th our General Assembly adjourned a session that spanned 14 months, starting in January of 2021.
 
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Sunday evening that Democrat President Joe Biden has “accepted in principle” a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to stop a war from breaking out in Europe.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Sunday evening that Democrat President Joe Biden has “accepted in principle” a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to stop a war from breaking out in Europe.
 
French President Emanuel Macron’s office said in a statement late on Sunday that Democrat President Joe Biden has agreed in “principle” to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a summit aimed at staving off the largest military conflict in Europe since WWII.
French President Emanuel Macron’s office said in a statement late on Sunday that Democrat President Joe Biden has agreed in “principle” to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a summit aimed at staving off the largest military conflict in Europe since WWII.
 
Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NV) announced over the weekend that she is going to introduce legislation that would grant temporary asylum to Canadian truck drivers that are protesting Canada’s coronavirus mandates.
Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NV) announced over the weekend that she is going to introduce legislation that would grant temporary asylum to Canadian truck drivers that are protesting Canada’s coronavirus mandates.
 
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) responded late on Friday to Fox News host Tucker Carlson mocking her over an upcoming book about the congresswoman that paints a glowing picture of her.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) responded late on Friday to Fox News host Tucker Carlson mocking her over an upcoming book about the congresswoman that paints a glowing picture of her.
 
Fox News host Tucker Carlson mocked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) during his show on Friday in response to an early copy that he received of New York Magazine’s new book on her, “Take Up Space: The Unprecedented AOC.”
Fox News host Tucker Carlson mocked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) during his show on Friday in response to an early copy that he received of New York Magazine’s new book on her, “Take Up Space: The Unprecedented AOC.”
 
There aren’t many things that bring people from all sides together politically these days. But ending the practice of putting our clocks forward in the spring then backward in the fall is one that enjoys wide, bipartisan agreement.
There aren’t many things that bring people from all sides together politically these days. But ending the practice of putting our clocks forward in the spring then backward in the fall is one that enjoys wide, bipartisan agreement.
 
HBO host Bill Maher slammed NBA star LeBron James, actor John Cena, and skier Eileen Gu for their actions related to China in his New Rule segment on “Real Time with Bill Maher.”
HBO host Bill Maher slammed NBA star LeBron James, actor John Cena, and skier Eileen Gu for their actions related to China in his New Rule segment on “Real Time with Bill Maher.”
 
Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell said during a press conference over the weekend that Canadian law enforcement officials would continue cracking down on those who participated in the trucker protests well after the protests have ended.
Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell said during a press conference over the weekend that Canadian law enforcement officials would continue cracking down on those who participated in the trucker protests well after the protests have ended.
 
Cries of racism and demands for swift and strong justice have all but disappeared after it was revealed that a black student wrote the racist graffiti found at a California high school.
Cries of racism and demands for swift and strong justice have all but disappeared after it was revealed that a black student wrote the racist graffiti found at a California high school.
 
Arizona State University’s theatre department hosted a performance of “The Color Cabaret,” which excluded white students, a potential violation of federal law preventing discrimination based on race.
Arizona State University’s theatre department hosted a performance of “The Color Cabaret,” which excluded white students, a potential violation of federal law preventing discrimination based on race.
 
Most Americans have been conditioned to believe that if you don't enroll in college after high school, you have almost no chance at a successful life. That's not true.
Most Americans have been conditioned to believe that if you don't enroll in college after high school, you have almost no chance at a successful life. That's not true.
 
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reportedly remove all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England as the country shifts toward planning on how to live with the coronavirus long-term.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reportedly remove all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England as the country shifts toward planning on how to live with the coronavirus long-term.
 
On Friday, a deeply religious Christian beauty pageant winner who also served as a conservative political commentator died of head injuries, and neither her family or the Miami police has specified what caused the injuries.
On Friday, a deeply religious Christian beauty pageant winner who also served as a conservative political commentator died of head injuries, and neither her family or the Miami police has specified what caused the injuries.
 
Legislative defenders of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program are asking the N.C. Court of Appeals to block “burdensome” trial court activity in a lawsuit challenging the program.
Legislative defenders of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program are asking the N.C. Court of Appeals to block “burdensome” trial court activity in a lawsuit challenging the program.
 
An Orange County, California, school district organized a science camp for fifth-grade girls, where they stayed in cabins for three nights with what some of the girls’ parents said were men who “identified” as non-binary.
An Orange County, California, school district organized a science camp for fifth-grade girls, where they stayed in cabins for three nights with what some of the girls’ parents said were men who “identified” as non-binary.
 
Rebel News reporter Alexa Lavoie was assaulted and injured by police in Ottawa, Canada, while she was covering the Freedom Convoy protest early Saturday morning.
Rebel News reporter Alexa Lavoie was assaulted and injured by police in Ottawa, Canada, while she was covering the Freedom Convoy protest early Saturday morning.
 
More than 400 Family Dollar locations in six states temporarily closed Sunday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discovered a large rodent infestation at one of the discount retailer’s distribution centers.
More than 400 Family Dollar locations in six states temporarily closed Sunday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discovered a large rodent infestation at one of the discount retailer’s distribution centers.
 
A court ruling this week against the funding scheme for Greenville’s red-light camera enforcement program could lead to questions about similar programs in three other N.C. cities.
A court ruling this week against the funding scheme for Greenville’s red-light camera enforcement program could lead to questions about similar programs in three other N.C. cities.
 
"Turns out dunking your head into freezing cold ice water is a pretty good way to redirect."
"Turns out dunking your head into freezing cold ice water is a pretty good way to redirect."
 
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