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The N.C. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Monday in a case that could affect retirement benefits for 222,000 former government workers and surviving spouses.
The N.C. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Monday in a case that could affect retirement benefits for 222,000 former government workers and surviving spouses.
 
Gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson will move its headquarters from Massachusetts to Tennessee, citing the “changing business climate for firearms manufacturing in Massachusetts.”
Gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson will move its headquarters from Massachusetts to Tennessee, citing the “changing business climate for firearms manufacturing in Massachusetts.”
 
North Carolina’s economic health seems strong. Taxes are low, cost of living is below average, and a recent CNBC study gave the state a No. 2 ranking as “Best for Business” because of solid growth, quality workforce, business friendliness, and technology.
North Carolina’s economic health seems strong. Taxes are low, cost of living is below average, and a recent CNBC study gave the state a No. 2 ranking as “Best for Business” because of solid growth, quality workforce, business friendliness, and technology.
 
Alan Reynolds writes at National Review Online about critical problems within common arguments against Big Tech.
Alan Reynolds writes at National Review Online about critical problems within common arguments against Big Tech.
 
I started pipelining in 2008 during one of the worst economic recessions our country has ever witnessed. I’ve seen disaster after disaster, both natural and policy-related, devastate our oil and gas supply over the past 13 years of my pipelining career.
I started pipelining in 2008 during one of the worst economic recessions our country has ever witnessed. I’ve seen disaster after disaster, both natural and policy-related, devastate our oil and gas supply over the past 13 years of my pipelining career.
 
Andrew Stiles of the Washington Free Beacon highlights an interesting nugget from the police blotter.
Andrew Stiles of the Washington Free Beacon highlights an interesting nugget from the police blotter.
 
Not only have you completely misrepresented our group, (there were 34 in attendance, by the way) you put us at the top front page of your rag to school us on the issues at hand.
Not only have you completely misrepresented our group, (there were 34 in attendance, by the way) you put us at the top front page of your rag to school us on the issues at hand.
 
There is broad agreement that North Carolina is better suited to handle redistricting in a more transparent fashion than a decade ago, but further improvements can be made to the process according to a wide spectrum of speakers at Duke University’s Redistricting and American Democracy two day sympos
There is broad agreement that North Carolina is better suited to handle redistricting in a more transparent fashion than a decade ago, but further improvements can be made to the process according to a wide spectrum of speakers at Duke University’s Redistricting and American Democracy two day sympos
 
The pillars of good research include accuracy, good data, good methodologies, and great communication skills. That last part is often overlooked.
The pillars of good research include accuracy, good data, good methodologies, and great communication skills. That last part is often overlooked.
 
A group of federal workers, including several members of the military, are suing the Biden administration over a pair of mandates directing all federal workers and military service members to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
A group of federal workers, including several members of the military, are suing the Biden administration over a pair of mandates directing all federal workers and military service members to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
 
What is academic freedom, and who has it? The question is raised by the recent controversy sparked by a process that is usually boring and bureaucratic: an academic tenure case. Nikole Hannah-Jones, Hussman School of Journalism; she is an alumna, graduating with an M.A. in Journalism 20 years ago.
What is academic freedom, and who has it? The question is raised by the recent controversy sparked by a process that is usually boring and bureaucratic: an academic tenure case. Nikole Hannah-Jones, Hussman School of Journalism; she is an alumna, graduating with an M.A. in Journalism 20 years ago.
 
One of the nation’s leading financial watchdogs says North Carolina has fared better than most states in terms of balancing its budget, but the picture isn’t all rosy as the state has an average debt burden of $1,400 per taxpayer.
One of the nation’s leading financial watchdogs says North Carolina has fared better than most states in terms of balancing its budget, but the picture isn’t all rosy as the state has an average debt burden of $1,400 per taxpayer.
 
Don’t you find it ironic that most of the people making laws and pontificating about women’s abortions are men?
Don’t you find it ironic that most of the people making laws and pontificating about women’s abortions are men?
 
A report published by ProPublica raises new questions about stock trades involving North Carolina’s senior senator, Republican Richard Burr.
A report published by ProPublica raises new questions about stock trades involving North Carolina’s senior senator, Republican Richard Burr.
 
Dare County Republicans have faithfully served our nation under the premise that strong local government is the key foundation to preserving our American freedoms.
Dare County Republicans have faithfully served our nation under the premise that strong local government is the key foundation to preserving our American freedoms.
 
Pity progressives. In 2018, a progressive wave swept into Congress led by the so-called Squad. They have never known what it is like to be in the minority. They are surrounded by a young, left-leaning press and celebrity bubble that tells them they are not only right, but in the majority.
Pity progressives. In 2018, a progressive wave swept into Congress led by the so-called Squad. They have never known what it is like to be in the minority. They are surrounded by a young, left-leaning press and celebrity bubble that tells them they are not only right, but in the majority.
 
Katherine Doyle reports for the Washington Examiner on an interesting response to rising crime concerns.
Katherine Doyle reports for the Washington Examiner on an interesting response to rising crime concerns.
 
Biden considers harming people even more
Biden considers harming people even more
 
recent border crossing illegal alien dumped by Biden is perp
recent border crossing illegal alien dumped by Biden is perp
 
Veto of HB 264 – The Emergency Powers Accountability Act
Veto of HB 264 – The Emergency Powers Accountability Act
 
Vice President Kamala Harris took an unexplained trip to Palm Springs, California, on Friday while Democrats back in the nation’s capital focused on trying to pass their partisan $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill and an infrastructure bill.
Vice President Kamala Harris took an unexplained trip to Palm Springs, California, on Friday while Democrats back in the nation’s capital focused on trying to pass their partisan $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill and an infrastructure bill.
 
Over the past several months, critical race theory (CRT) has become one of the most divisive topics in higher education and in America’s political dialogue. Mainstream liberals have framed the issue as simply a matter of teaching accurate history.
Over the past several months, critical race theory (CRT) has become one of the most divisive topics in higher education and in America’s political dialogue. Mainstream liberals have framed the issue as simply a matter of teaching accurate history.
 
Spiritous liquor is still in short supply in ABC stores across the state, and supply still isn’t keeping up with demand. Republican lawmakers say things are getting even worse.
Spiritous liquor is still in short supply in ABC stores across the state, and supply still isn’t keeping up with demand. Republican lawmakers say things are getting even worse.
 
A Georgia Democrat has said she would rather the state house continue to display a monument of a Confederate general than build a statue honoring Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
A Georgia Democrat has said she would rather the state house continue to display a monument of a Confederate general than build a statue honoring Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
 
Patrick Hauf of the Washington Free Beacon highlights an interesting new report related to 2020 election spending.
Patrick Hauf of the Washington Free Beacon highlights an interesting new report related to 2020 election spending.
 
unday afternoon was perfect for sitting outside, enjoying nature in the balmy weather. It reminded me of my younger days.
unday afternoon was perfect for sitting outside, enjoying nature in the balmy weather. It reminded me of my younger days.
 
President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as Comptroller of the Currency, a position that regulates national banks and federal savings associations, appeared to long for the glory days of the USSR because it had no apparent gender wage gap.
President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as Comptroller of the Currency, a position that regulates national banks and federal savings associations, appeared to long for the glory days of the USSR because it had no apparent gender wage gap.
 
President Joe Biden's policies concerning our Southern Border and Afghanistan, by any set of metrics, have proven to be disastrous.
President Joe Biden's policies concerning our Southern Border and Afghanistan, by any set of metrics, have proven to be disastrous.
 
The N.C. Senate bill that would legalize sports betting on phones and at various venues is stuck in the House, and it may not see action until next year’s session.
The N.C. Senate bill that would legalize sports betting on phones and at various venues is stuck in the House, and it may not see action until next year’s session.
 
The Government Control Freaks (a.k.a. Democrats) on the Marine Fisheries Commission want you to have to eat foreign imported seafood.
The Government Control Freaks (a.k.a. Democrats) on the Marine Fisheries Commission want you to have to eat foreign imported seafood.
 
More people-control coming
When will BoCo school board quit stalling????
 
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