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Beaufort County Board of Elections Supervisor Kellie Hopkins takes her place in the "What's Happening NOW" to discuss Absentee Ballots in North Carolina vs. Universal Mass Mailing.
Beaufort County Board of Elections Supervisor Kellie Hopkins takes her place in the "What's Happening NOW" to discuss Absentee Ballots in North Carolina vs. Universal Mass Mailing.
 
U.S. government officials have issued a truly terrifying warning that North Korea might be preparing to unveil a new “harder to detect” long-range missile capable of reaching America.
U.S. government officials have issued a truly terrifying warning that North Korea might be preparing to unveil a new “harder to detect” long-range missile capable of reaching America.
 
The response to the COVID-19 outbreak has caused an economic downturn in America.
 
Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security
 
Some N.C. felons who have finished their active prison time will be able to cast ballots in the 2020 election, based on a 2-1 ruling from a state Superior Court panel.
Some N.C. felons who have finished their active prison time will be able to cast ballots in the 2020 election, based on a 2-1 ruling from a state Superior Court panel.
 
Both the General Assembly and Dem. Gov. Roy Cooper have shared their budget priorities this week.
 
How does one draw attention to the alarming crime surge in Charlotte given a daily barrage of Covid-19 and political news?
How does one draw attention to the alarming crime surge in Charlotte given a daily barrage of Covid-19 and political news?
 
We published an article yesterday that was entitled "How much does a dream cost?" It was focused on the high cost of rioting and looting in terms of human stories of dreams lost, heartache and despair that far exceeds the cost of damaged property.
We published an article yesterday that was entitled "How much does a dream cost?" It was focused on the high cost of rioting and looting in terms of human stories of dreams lost, heartache and despair that far exceeds the cost of damaged property.
 
North Carolina continues to grapple with COVID-19. During the early days of the pandemic, the state’s strategy was clear.
North Carolina continues to grapple with COVID-19. During the early days of the pandemic, the state’s strategy was clear.
 
Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson, once again, visits the "What's Happening NOW" hot seat, where he delivers some chilling truths about Beaufort County's government.
Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson, once again, visits the "What's Happening NOW" hot seat, where he delivers some chilling truths about Beaufort County's government.
 
John Cochran — “The Grumpy Economist” — has been arguing for a long time that “cheap, fast, tests can stop this pandemic quickly, even if they are not very accurate.”
John Cochran — “The Grumpy Economist” — has been arguing for a long time that “cheap, fast, tests can stop this pandemic quickly, even if they are not very accurate.”
 
Contained within the FY 2020-21 spending plan released by Gov. Cooper this week is a section outlining how he’d like the state to spend nearly $1 billion of unspent federal Coronavirus Relief Funds.
Contained within the FY 2020-21 spending plan released by Gov. Cooper this week is a section outlining how he’d like the state to spend nearly $1 billion of unspent federal Coronavirus Relief Funds.
 
One of the biggest open secrets in Beaufort County is that County Residents are going to have their trash picked up house to house at no additional cost.
One of the biggest open secrets in Beaufort County is that County Residents are going to have their trash picked up house to house at no additional cost.
 
The U.S. economy is roaring back during the home stretch of the 2020 presidential campaign as nearly 1.4 million new jobs were added in August and the unemployment rate dropped to single digits.
The U.S. economy is roaring back during the home stretch of the 2020 presidential campaign as nearly 1.4 million new jobs were added in August and the unemployment rate dropped to single digits.
 
Republican lawmakers presented a $1 billion COVID-19 package during a Tuesday, Sept. 1, news conference.
Republican lawmakers presented a $1 billion COVID-19 package during a Tuesday, Sept. 1, news conference.
 
The documents list the targeted persons as Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Rudy Giuliani, Dan Bongino, Sebastian Gorka, John Solomon, Jack Posobiec, Ryan Saavedra, Sara A Carter, Donald Trump Jr., Michael McFaul, Lou Dobbs and Pamela Gellar.
The documents list the targeted persons as Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Rudy Giuliani, Dan Bongino, Sebastian Gorka, John Solomon, Jack Posobiec, Ryan Saavedra, Sara A Carter, Donald Trump Jr., Michael McFaul, Lou Dobbs and Pamela Gellar.
 
ESalonSF owner Erica Kious spoke with Fox News host Tucker Carlson Wednesday night, saying she did not orchestrate a set-up to entrap Nancy Pelosi into visiting her salon on Monday for a blow-out and wash.
ESalonSF owner Erica Kious spoke with Fox News host Tucker Carlson Wednesday night, saying she did not orchestrate a set-up to entrap Nancy Pelosi into visiting her salon on Monday for a blow-out and wash.
 
A three-judge panel has rejected a plea to block absentee ballot witness requirements for North Carolina’s fall election.
A three-judge panel has rejected a plea to block absentee ballot witness requirements for North Carolina’s fall election.
 
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton stated in his memoir that President Trump canceled a visit to Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris over weather, undercutting a key claim in a recent story from The Atlantic that the president scrapped the trip because of the “losers” and
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton stated in his memoir that President Trump canceled a visit to Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris over weather, undercutting a key claim in a recent story from The Atlantic that the president scrapped the trip because of the “losers” and
 
School is supposed to be a place where students learn democratic values and how to contribute to society.
School is supposed to be a place where students learn democratic values and how to contribute to society.
 
The good news is that two recent reports issued by the American Enterprise Institute can help students avoid college decisions they’ll later regret.
The good news is that two recent reports issued by the American Enterprise Institute can help students avoid college decisions they’ll later regret.
 
Editors at the Washington Examiner question Democratic politicians’ willingness to live under lockdown restrictions they impose on everyone else.
Editors at the Washington Examiner question Democratic politicians’ willingness to live under lockdown restrictions they impose on everyone else.
 
Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
Democratic Socialist Joe Biden, who has continually complained about America - in more conservative states - going back to work after the Covid close down, lambasted the president over a report based on propagandist's lies, then complained about the unemployment rate being sliced by a huge amount.
Democratic Socialist Joe Biden, who has continually complained about America - in more conservative states - going back to work after the Covid close down, lambasted the president over a report based on propagandist's lies, then complained about the unemployment rate being sliced by a huge amount.
 
"... Travel around the world in half the time it takes now!”
 
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.
 
Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon notes a curious omission in recent election ads paid for by gun-control organizations.
Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon notes a curious omission in recent election ads paid for by gun-control organizations.
 
While we are not sure how many people will vote absentee in North Carolina this year, we do know that it will likely be several times larger than in any previous election.
While we are not sure how many people will vote absentee in North Carolina this year, we do know that it will likely be several times larger than in any previous election.
 
The District of Columbia U.S. Attorney’s Office announced late Wednesday that 27-year-old Brennen Sermon was arrested and charged in connection with an attack on Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)
The District of Columbia U.S. Attorney’s Office announced late Wednesday that 27-year-old Brennen Sermon was arrested and charged in connection with an attack on Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)
 
Gov. Roy Cooper will move North Carolina into Phase 2.5 on Friday, Sept. 4, when gyms and bowling alleys will be able to operate at 30% capacity.
Gov. Roy Cooper will move North Carolina into Phase 2.5 on Friday, Sept. 4, when gyms and bowling alleys will be able to operate at 30% capacity.
 
Nancy Pelosis has made a living out of leading the most intellectually dull, non patriot band of do-nothing, feckless House of Representatives in the entire 231 years of its existence.
Nancy Pelosis has made a living out of leading the most intellectually dull, non patriot band of do-nothing, feckless House of Representatives in the entire 231 years of its existence.
 
By state law (GS 163-231(b)(1)), absentee ballots can only be “transmitted by mail or by commercial courier service, at the voter’s expense, or delivered in person, or by the voter’s near relative or verifiable legal guardian.”
By state law (GS 163-231(b)(1)), absentee ballots can only be “transmitted by mail or by commercial courier service, at the voter’s expense, or delivered in person, or by the voter’s near relative or verifiable legal guardian.”
 
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