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President Donald Trump responded to a report from Sunday that indicated that the Islamic Republic of Iran was weighing plans to assassinate a U.S. ambassador by stating that any attack by Iran would be met with a response “1,000 times greater in magnitude.”
President Donald Trump responded to a report from Sunday that indicated that the Islamic Republic of Iran was weighing plans to assassinate a U.S. ambassador by stating that any attack by Iran would be met with a response “1,000 times greater in magnitude.”
 
This week we are celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution, our nation’s governing document.
 
I am now discovering that there is a new local political movement afoot to cast aspersions against me as a Beaufort County commissioner and as a service provider of extreme quality, even saying that my company is the "Webmaster" for the county site, which is false.
I am now discovering that there is a new local political movement afoot to cast aspersions against me as a Beaufort County commissioner and as a service provider of extreme quality, even saying that my company is the "Webmaster" for the county site, which is false.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
COVID-19 has upended our traditional way of educating kids.
 
The progressive left in North Carolina has for years attempted to paint a narrative that the conservative tax reforms over the last several years have starved state government of funding, and have left budgets “cut to the bone.”
The progressive left in North Carolina has for years attempted to paint a narrative that the conservative tax reforms over the last several years have starved state government of funding, and have left budgets “cut to the bone.”
 
Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis went on the attack Monday night.
 
Commissioner-by-appointment John Rebholz does not seem to think much of laws on political campaign signs because he keeps putting them where they are not supposed to be.
Commissioner-by-appointment John Rebholz does not seem to think much of laws on political campaign signs because he keeps putting them where they are not supposed to be.
 
In a split 2-1 ruling, the N.C. Court of Appeals has reinstated voter-approved state constitutional amendments to require voter ID and to cap the state’s income tax rate.
In a split 2-1 ruling, the N.C. Court of Appeals has reinstated voter-approved state constitutional amendments to require voter ID and to cap the state’s income tax rate.
 
The university system in the United States has accomplished a great deal of good, but it has strayed from its chief goals of scholarly inquiry and responsible teaching, especially in the past 20 years.
The university system in the United States has accomplished a great deal of good, but it has strayed from its chief goals of scholarly inquiry and responsible teaching, especially in the past 20 years.
 
North Carolina’s state government began its 2020-21 fiscal year with $1.5 billion in cash left over from last year plus another $1.8 billion in rainy-day funds and other earmarked reserves.
North Carolina’s state government began its 2020-21 fiscal year with $1.5 billion in cash left over from last year plus another $1.8 billion in rainy-day funds and other earmarked reserves.
 
"Rental listings in the Big Apple have risen 14.5% since August of last year..."
"Rental listings in the Big Apple have risen 14.5% since August of last year..."
 
This publication predicted this weeks ago.
 
Douglas Carr offers National Review Online readers a critique of the Federal Reserve‘s latest policy change.
Douglas Carr offers National Review Online readers a critique of the Federal Reserve‘s latest policy change.
 
Tesla CEO Elon Musk exchanged jabs with economist Robert Reich, the former secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton, after the left-leaning professor accused him of shorting his workers as a modern-day robber baron.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk exchanged jabs with economist Robert Reich, the former secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton, after the left-leaning professor accused him of shorting his workers as a modern-day robber baron.
 
With school districts shutdown everywhere because of the covid-19 pandemic, "When will our schools rep-open again?" Is a question that on everyone’s minds all across this country.
With school districts shutdown everywhere because of the covid-19 pandemic, "When will our schools rep-open again?" Is a question that on everyone’s minds all across this country.
 
Stephen Gutowski and Charles Fain Lehman of the Washington Free Beacon highlight gun sale details in key electoral battlegrounds, including North Carolina.
Stephen Gutowski and Charles Fain Lehman of the Washington Free Beacon highlight gun sale details in key electoral battlegrounds, including North Carolina.
 
Country music star Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are going above and beyond to help fight hunger in the United States.
Country music star Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are going above and beyond to help fight hunger in the United States.
 
A Chicago felon who was being monitored electronically following charges of possessing a stolen firearm as a felon has now been charged with allegedly shooting five people over the weekend, two of whom died.
A Chicago felon who was being monitored electronically following charges of possessing a stolen firearm as a felon has now been charged with allegedly shooting five people over the weekend, two of whom died.
 
Yes, the N.C. Court of Appeals just upheld the state’s voter ID constitutional amendment.
Yes, the N.C. Court of Appeals just upheld the state’s voter ID constitutional amendment.
 
Joe Schaeffer, writing at libertynation.com has an excellent report of President Trump's "town hall" on ABC .
Joe Schaeffer, writing at libertynation.com has an excellent report of President Trump's "town hall" on ABC .
 
North Carolina has long been a proponent of a Bill of Rights. In its 1776 constitution, the state of North Carolina chose to begin its constitution with a Bill of Rights.
North Carolina has long been a proponent of a Bill of Rights. In its 1776 constitution, the state of North Carolina chose to begin its constitution with a Bill of Rights.
 
The NFL team formerly known as the Washington Redskins may permanently change its name to the Washington Football Team, the temporary moniker the franchise landed on while searching for a permanent name.
The NFL team formerly known as the Washington Redskins may permanently change its name to the Washington Football Team, the temporary moniker the franchise landed on while searching for a permanent name.
 
Speaker of the House Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, says nearly 50 N.C. Democratic House lawmakers and candidates have backed a dangerous pledge to defund the police, but House Minority Leader Darren Jackson, D-Wake, says that’s a lie.
Speaker of the House Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, says nearly 50 N.C. Democratic House lawmakers and candidates have backed a dangerous pledge to defund the police, but House Minority Leader Darren Jackson, D-Wake, says that’s a lie.
 
Another Democrat sheriff has switched to the Republican Party over the Democrat Party's soft position on law and order.
Another Democrat sheriff has switched to the Republican Party over the Democrat Party's soft position on law and order.
 
Nat Malkus highlights for Real Clear Education important questions parents should ask about remote learning.
Nat Malkus highlights for Real Clear Education important questions parents should ask about remote learning.
 
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden “will be the most pro-union president since [Franklin Roosevelt],” Jill Biden said of her husband Monday during a teleconference sponsored by a nurses’ union.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden “will be the most pro-union president since [Franklin Roosevelt],” Jill Biden said of her husband Monday during a teleconference sponsored by a nurses’ union.
 
The Trump re-election campaign is pulling television ads from the air in several swing states including Ohio, Iowa, and Nevada, amid concerns about over-spending and a smaller-than-expected August fundraising haul.
The Trump re-election campaign is pulling television ads from the air in several swing states including Ohio, Iowa, and Nevada, amid concerns about over-spending and a smaller-than-expected August fundraising haul.
 
Student debt has a bad reputation. It’s under attack from the left, which sees debt as a ball and chain that ruins the lives of young people who had the audacity to seek a decent education.
Student debt has a bad reputation. It’s under attack from the left, which sees debt as a ball and chain that ruins the lives of young people who had the audacity to seek a decent education.
 
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