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In early August, archivists and other scholars erupted in protest when the American Historical Association (AHA) wrote a letter asking broad questions about how archives plan to reopen.
In early August, archivists and other scholars erupted in protest when the American Historical Association (AHA) wrote a letter asking broad questions about how archives plan to reopen.
 
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he’s more determined than ever to keep fighting for what he believes is right.
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he’s more determined than ever to keep fighting for what he believes is right.
 
Interest groups have already filed lawsuits to block approval of new redistricting maps for North Carolina. The maps are still in development with several legislative map proposals having been presented to the public in recent hearings.
Interest groups have already filed lawsuits to block approval of new redistricting maps for North Carolina. The maps are still in development with several legislative map proposals having been presented to the public in recent hearings.
 
After Chinese warplanes invaded Taiwan’s air defense identification zone over the weekend, a newspaper that is run by the Communist Chinese government warned this week that war between China and those countries backing Taiwan, such as the United States, could be “triggered at any time.”
After Chinese warplanes invaded Taiwan’s air defense identification zone over the weekend, a newspaper that is run by the Communist Chinese government warned this week that war between China and those countries backing Taiwan, such as the United States, could be “triggered at any time.”
 
Robbinsville, in the mountains of western North Carolina, will vote Tuesday, Nov. 2, on the sale of beer and wine in the state’s last dry county. The referendum doesn’t include hard liquor, such as whiskey or vodka.
Robbinsville, in the mountains of western North Carolina, will vote Tuesday, Nov. 2, on the sale of beer and wine in the state’s last dry county. The referendum doesn’t include hard liquor, such as whiskey or vodka.
 
At a time when North Carolina is ranked as one of the most expensive states for health care in the nation, many nonprofit hospitals are reaping huge profits while providing little in the way of charity care.
At a time when North Carolina is ranked as one of the most expensive states for health care in the nation, many nonprofit hospitals are reaping huge profits while providing little in the way of charity care.
 
An SUV reportedly plowed through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, late on Sunday, resulting in multiple causalities.
An SUV reportedly plowed through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, late on Sunday, resulting in multiple causalities.
 
Stephanie Grisham, who served as chief of staff to former First Lady Melania Trump and briefly as press secretary to former President Donald Trump,N that she “probably” didn’t tell the truth in past Fox News interviews and detailed an example of a “lie” she told while represent Trump.
Stephanie Grisham, who served as chief of staff to former First Lady Melania Trump and briefly as press secretary to former President Donald Trump,N that she “probably” didn’t tell the truth in past Fox News interviews and detailed an example of a “lie” she told while represent Trump.
 
Parents in North Carolina report feeling increasingly concerned about the public schools’ efforts to usurp their parental authority on topics such as mask and COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the teaching of controversial race and gender theories.
Parents in North Carolina report feeling increasingly concerned about the public schools’ efforts to usurp their parental authority on topics such as mask and COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the teaching of controversial race and gender theories.
 
After last year's lockdown it's great to once again gather with family for the holidays.
After last year's lockdown it's great to once again gather with family for the holidays.
 
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) faced backlash online on Monday evening following remarks that she made on social media, claiming that white supremacists shot at her in Ferguson, Missouri, following the 2014 death of Michael Brown Jr.
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) faced backlash online on Monday evening following remarks that she made on social media, claiming that white supremacists shot at her in Ferguson, Missouri, following the 2014 death of Michael Brown Jr.
 
President Joe Biden refused to take any ownership in his party getting blown out in Virginia’s elections on Tuesday night when asked about the matter during a press conference on Wednesday, and he suggested that it's going to be harder to win moving forward because Donald Trump is not on the ballot.
President Joe Biden refused to take any ownership in his party getting blown out in Virginia’s elections on Tuesday night when asked about the matter during a press conference on Wednesday, and he suggested that it's going to be harder to win moving forward because Donald Trump is not on the ballot.
 
Ray Nothstine writes for the Fayetteville Observer that Democrats in North Carolina should be strong opponents of plans to pack the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ray Nothstine writes for the Fayetteville Observer that Democrats in North Carolina should be strong opponents of plans to pack the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
More than a year before the 2022 election, a former four-term Republican Wake County sheriff has announced he will run again, attempting a return to the top law enforcement spot in North Carolina’s largest county.
More than a year before the 2022 election, a former four-term Republican Wake County sheriff has announced he will run again, attempting a return to the top law enforcement spot in North Carolina’s largest county.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) pushed back on President Joe Biden’s assertion that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was responsible for high gas prices in the United States, saying that the U.S. has the capability to fix the problem.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) pushed back on President Joe Biden’s assertion that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was responsible for high gas prices in the United States, saying that the U.S. has the capability to fix the problem.
 
Six hundred days and counting. Gov. Roy Cooper has ruled North Carolina with a proverbial iron fist since unilaterally enacting a state of emergency March 10, 2020.
Six hundred days and counting. Gov. Roy Cooper has ruled North Carolina with a proverbial iron fist since unilaterally enacting a state of emergency March 10, 2020.
 
An irritated President Joe Biden on Tuesday evening reacted to his chilly reception in Michigan, boasting to his hundreds of protesters — many holding “f*** Joe Biden” signs — that he won the 2020 election with a record 81 millions votes.
An irritated President Joe Biden on Tuesday evening reacted to his chilly reception in Michigan, boasting to his hundreds of protesters — many holding “f*** Joe Biden” signs — that he won the 2020 election with a record 81 millions votes.
 
Of the 25 active members of Gov. Roy Cooper’s Teacher Advisory Committee, only one is a registered Republican, a review of voter registration records by Carolina Journal shows.
Of the 25 active members of Gov. Roy Cooper’s Teacher Advisory Committee, only one is a registered Republican, a review of voter registration records by Carolina Journal shows.
 
President Joe Biden faced scrutiny about his fitness for office on Tuesday afternoon after one of his administration’s top officials said that Biden “literally” did not know about a recent foreign crisis involving a top U.S. ally.
President Joe Biden faced scrutiny about his fitness for office on Tuesday afternoon after one of his administration’s top officials said that Biden “literally” did not know about a recent foreign crisis involving a top U.S. ally.
 
On Tuesday, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) slammed Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey after Crenshaw took note of the tweet from the leftist website Jezebel in which they cheered the idea of bullying Democrat senator Kyrsten Sinema, who has been pilloried by the Left for not going along with other Democrat senators.
On Tuesday, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) slammed Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey after Crenshaw took note of the tweet from the leftist website Jezebel in which they cheered the idea of bullying Democrat senator Kyrsten Sinema, who has been pilloried by the Left for not going along with other Democrat senators.
 
Barnini Chakraborty writes for the Washington Examiner about an interesting education development.
Barnini Chakraborty writes for the Washington Examiner about an interesting education development.
 
At least five people were killed and more than 40 injured after a driver rammed a vehicle into Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening, triggering a massive response from state and local officials.
At least five people were killed and more than 40 injured after a driver rammed a vehicle into Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening, triggering a massive response from state and local officials.
 
CNN has been owned by ATT who has had them for sale for the last couple of years. But there were no takers due to their sinking numbers, until now.
CNN has been owned by ATT who has had them for sale for the last couple of years. But there were no takers due to their sinking numbers, until now.
 
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