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A North Carolina Christmas tree will once again grace the homes of many military families this Christmas season, thanks in part to N.C. tree farmers through the Christmas Spirit Foundation’s Trees for Troops program.
A North Carolina Christmas tree will once again grace the homes of many military families this Christmas season, thanks in part to N.C. tree farmers through the Christmas Spirit Foundation’s Trees for Troops program.
 
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld went to bat for colleague Jesse Watters this week after CNN refused to show a clip of Watters supposedly using “dangerous” language against bureaucrat Dr. Anthony Fauci, when in reality, he was using common metaphors to encourage citizen-journalism.
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld went to bat for colleague Jesse Watters this week after CNN refused to show a clip of Watters supposedly using “dangerous” language against bureaucrat Dr. Anthony Fauci, when in reality, he was using common metaphors to encourage citizen-journalism.
 
Lawyers representing the state NAACP defend N.C. Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls in their latest filing at the state’s high court.
Lawyers representing the state NAACP defend N.C. Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls in their latest filing at the state’s high court.
 
“Both have equal worth and demand equal protection — the only difference is the baby doesn’t have a choice."
“Both have equal worth and demand equal protection — the only difference is the baby doesn’t have a choice."
 
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed outrage from some inside the company over a new comedy special featuring legendary comedian Dave Chappelle, saying that the company supports Chappelle’s “artistic freedom.”
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed outrage from some inside the company over a new comedy special featuring legendary comedian Dave Chappelle, saying that the company supports Chappelle’s “artistic freedom.”
 
I had the opportunity to talk with Michael Sheppard a couple of days ago to see if he could add anything to the article I wrote about Sheriff Coleman being untruthful on the witness stand in front of a federal judge.
I had the opportunity to talk with Michael Sheppard a couple of days ago to see if he could add anything to the article I wrote about Sheriff Coleman being untruthful on the witness stand in front of a federal judge.
 
On Wednesday, Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to the top executives of the National School Boards Association, asking for their help in the GOP’s investigation into what they called the “troubling attempts by the Department of Justice and the White House."
On Wednesday, Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to the top executives of the National School Boards Association, asking for their help in the GOP’s investigation into what they called the “troubling attempts by the Department of Justice and the White House."
 
Raleigh Little Theatre is back, thriving in a recent performance of Cinderella. After a 37 year run every Christmas, the show had to be canceled last year during statewide COVID shutdowns.
Raleigh Little Theatre is back, thriving in a recent performance of Cinderella. After a 37 year run every Christmas, the show had to be canceled last year during statewide COVID shutdowns.
 
Delta Air Lines is ditching a vaccine mandate for employees, according to company CEO Ed Bastian, who notably emphasized the “divisiveness” of such an order.
Delta Air Lines is ditching a vaccine mandate for employees, according to company CEO Ed Bastian, who notably emphasized the “divisiveness” of such an order.
 
“We believe the punitive damages award is a message that an employer cannot terminate and replace employees in order to achieve greater diversity in the workforce.”
“We believe the punitive damages award is a message that an employer cannot terminate and replace employees in order to achieve greater diversity in the workforce.”
 
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was interrupted during a speech she was giving outdoors in San Francisco on Monday by an anti-Biden heckler with chants of “Let’s go Brandon” and “U-S-A.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was interrupted during a speech she was giving outdoors in San Francisco on Monday by an anti-Biden heckler with chants of “Let’s go Brandon” and “U-S-A.”
 
So, the Sheriff is a participating member of this august body of law enforcement professionals that demand accountability from all Deputies. Yet, he does not demand the same from himself.
So, the Sheriff is a participating member of this august body of law enforcement professionals that demand accountability from all Deputies. Yet, he does not demand the same from himself.
 
On Thursday night, the world’s richest man announced he was thinking of creating a new university in Texas, where he had moved the headquarters of his world-famous business from California.
On Thursday night, the world’s richest man announced he was thinking of creating a new university in Texas, where he had moved the headquarters of his world-famous business from California.
 
CNN contributor and conservative Mary Katharine Ham on Friday publicly hit her own network for being “dishonest” in their coverage of podcast host Joe Rogan taking doctor-prescribed Ivermectin when he got COVID.
CNN contributor and conservative Mary Katharine Ham on Friday publicly hit her own network for being “dishonest” in their coverage of podcast host Joe Rogan taking doctor-prescribed Ivermectin when he got COVID.
 
This week, a California school board president muttered over a live mic “F*** you” after a concerned parent was finished speaking out against vaccine mandates for students.
This week, a California school board president muttered over a live mic “F*** you” after a concerned parent was finished speaking out against vaccine mandates for students.
 
First, I want to thank Commissioner Hood Richardson for bringing Sheriff Coleman's out of control spending and abuse of the overtime budget line item to my attention.
First, I want to thank Commissioner Hood Richardson for bringing Sheriff Coleman's out of control spending and abuse of the overtime budget line item to my attention.
 
Trump supporters who trespassed at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 are being sentenced to more prison time than prosecutors are seeking by an Obama-appointed federal judge, a report from Reuters outlined Wednesday.
Trump supporters who trespassed at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 are being sentenced to more prison time than prosecutors are seeking by an Obama-appointed federal judge, a report from Reuters outlined Wednesday.
 
CNN’s Don Lemon doubled down Thursday evening on his network’s claim that podcast host Joe Rogan took “horse dewormer.”
CNN’s Don Lemon doubled down Thursday evening on his network’s claim that podcast host Joe Rogan took “horse dewormer.”
 
On Thursday, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) took a swipe at Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), saying that Cruz was “defending Nazis” after Cruz referenced a parent who gestured with a Nazi salute at a school board meeting in order to point out that the incidents in the NSBA letter.
On Thursday, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) took a swipe at Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), saying that Cruz was “defending Nazis” after Cruz referenced a parent who gestured with a Nazi salute at a school board meeting in order to point out that the incidents in the NSBA letter.
 
In Virginia, where former Democrat governor Terry McAuliffe has suddenly fallen significantly behind GOP gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin in the latest Fox poll, McAuliffe’s 21-year-old daughter took time out from working on her father’s campaign to pose for a picture
In Virginia, where former Democrat governor Terry McAuliffe has suddenly fallen significantly behind GOP gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin in the latest Fox poll, McAuliffe’s 21-year-old daughter took time out from working on her father’s campaign to pose for a picture
 
A parent is suing the Waukesha School District (WSD) and school board in Wisconsin after her son tested positive for COVID-19.
A parent is suing the Waukesha School District (WSD) and school board in Wisconsin after her son tested positive for COVID-19.
 
One of my favorite projects at the Martin Center is the cultivation of our higher education library. So far, we’ve collected nearly 750 books about higher education and educational philosophy.
One of my favorite projects at the Martin Center is the cultivation of our higher education library. So far, we’ve collected nearly 750 books about higher education and educational philosophy.
 
Former N.C. congressman Mark Walker and his wife have released a new video explaining why they’re waiting to decide between running for the U.S. Senate or U.S. House in 2022.
Former N.C. congressman Mark Walker and his wife have released a new video explaining why they’re waiting to decide between running for the U.S. Senate or U.S. House in 2022.
 
Speaking in Washington, D.C., at a dinner where prominent Republicans attended, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) ripped the mainstream media, pointing out that they never apologized for their part trumpeting the Russian collusion conspiracy that targeted former President Trump
Speaking in Washington, D.C., at a dinner where prominent Republicans attended, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) ripped the mainstream media, pointing out that they never apologized for their part trumpeting the Russian collusion conspiracy that targeted former President Trump
 
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, appearing on “The Joe Rogan Experience” this week, seemed frazzled when host Joe Rogan tried to pin down the doctor on the low COVID-19 risk to children, even comparing their risk to that of vaccinated adults.
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, appearing on “The Joe Rogan Experience” this week, seemed frazzled when host Joe Rogan tried to pin down the doctor on the low COVID-19 risk to children, even comparing their risk to that of vaccinated adults.
 
I have been following the Sheppard case and the Franks case the last couple of years with a somewhat dispassionate interest. The wheels of justice grind and they do grind slow.
 
On Wednesday, The Associated Press reported that the federal government would issue its first passport with an “X” gender marker for people who refused to identify themselves as male or female.
On Wednesday, The Associated Press reported that the federal government would issue its first passport with an “X” gender marker for people who refused to identify themselves as male or female.
 
Conservative Tony Abbot warns of permanent loss of freedom
Conservative Tony Abbot warns of permanent loss of freedom
 
"Failure to do so will result in an individual not being allowed to speak."
 
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