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Florida bar owners have mounted protests in response to the state’s lockdown orders, arguing that it’s unfair Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis allowed for gyms and restaurants to reopen but not their places of business.
Florida bar owners have mounted protests in response to the state’s lockdown orders, arguing that it’s unfair Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis allowed for gyms and restaurants to reopen but not their places of business.
 
Mayor announces the cancellations are in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
 
On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper announced his executive order allowing for certain businesses to reopen at limited capacity.
On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper announced his executive order allowing for certain businesses to reopen at limited capacity.
 
Federal officials stripped a Michigan dam’s license to operate in 2018, turning oversight over to state regulators before the dam failed on Wednesday and caused severe flooding throughout the region.
Federal officials stripped a Michigan dam’s license to operate in 2018, turning oversight over to state regulators before the dam failed on Wednesday and caused severe flooding throughout the region.
 
At various times in our state’s history we’ve been compared to Rip Van Winkle, the lethargic sleepy-head, or the Dixie Dynamo,” a fast-moving, progressive economic engine.
At various times in our state’s history we’ve been compared to Rip Van Winkle, the lethargic sleepy-head, or the Dixie Dynamo,” a fast-moving, progressive economic engine.
 
Lawmakers blasted the N.C. Department of Transportation for careless overspending, suggesting the DOT is using the coronavirus to “cover up” irresponsible cash management.
Lawmakers blasted the N.C. Department of Transportation for careless overspending, suggesting the DOT is using the coronavirus to “cover up” irresponsible cash management.
 
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch Dragon Demo-2 next Wednesday, a mission that will send NASA astronauts into space from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch Dragon Demo-2 next Wednesday, a mission that will send NASA astronauts into space from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade.
 
Bill Gates is the world's largest vaccine producer and the single largest donor to the World Health Organization (WHO)
Bill Gates is the world's largest vaccine producer and the single largest donor to the World Health Organization (WHO)
 
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released its annual “Highlights of the North Carolina Public School Budget” on May 18.
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released its annual “Highlights of the North Carolina Public School Budget” on May 18.
 
We must keep in mind that what we say to our kids about this government overreach is not as important as what we do about it.
We must keep in mind that what we say to our kids about this government overreach is not as important as what we do about it.
 
This week, JLF’s Senior Fellow and former Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Dr. Don van der Vaart, wrote a research brief analyzing the currently available data on hospitalizations and fatalities related to the coronavirus outbreak.
This week, JLF’s Senior Fellow and former Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Dr. Don van der Vaart, wrote a research brief analyzing the currently available data on hospitalizations and fatalities related to the coronavirus outbreak.
 
In the latest case where a male student sued his college over the unfair procedures it used to expel him, Colgate University in New York will go to trial.
In the latest case where a male student sued his college over the unfair procedures it used to expel him, Colgate University in New York will go to trial.
 
President Trump didn't hesitate to nix the 40-year traditional event.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper, in a news conference Monday, May 18, failed to provide definitive answers about whether North Carolina would enter Phase Two of his reopening plan this weekend.
Gov. Roy Cooper, in a news conference Monday, May 18, failed to provide definitive answers about whether North Carolina would enter Phase Two of his reopening plan this weekend.
 
A recent audit centered around Rocky Mount uncovered some questionable fiscal behavior.
 
The one term I hear from the Left that should tell you exactly where they are coming from is "New Normal".
The one term I hear from the Left that should tell you exactly where they are coming from is "New Normal".
 
Thousands of Michigan residents are seeking shelter Wednesday, after a catastrophic dam failure caused a major flooding emergency — and some residents could soon be under nine feet of water.
Thousands of Michigan residents are seeking shelter Wednesday, after a catastrophic dam failure caused a major flooding emergency — and some residents could soon be under nine feet of water.
 
The North Carolina Office of State Controller just released its latest General Fund monthly financial report for April.
The North Carolina Office of State Controller just released its latest General Fund monthly financial report for April.
 
John Nolte, writing at Brietbart.com spotlights a recent survey that shows what many of us already knew. The Elite Media has lost it.
John Nolte, writing at Brietbart.com spotlights a recent survey that shows what many of us already knew. The Elite Media has lost it.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper will open Phase Two of his COVID-19 recovery plans Friday May 22, based on media reports and a document Carolina Journal obtained.
Gov. Roy Cooper will open Phase Two of his COVID-19 recovery plans Friday May 22, based on media reports and a document Carolina Journal obtained.
 
Biotech company Moderna reported early signs of success in developing a vaccine against the coronavirus on Monday, announcing that in a small trial the vaccine appeared to inoculate recipients against the virus.
Biotech company Moderna reported early signs of success in developing a vaccine against the coronavirus on Monday, announcing that in a small trial the vaccine appeared to inoculate recipients against the virus.
 
Sometimes I get perplexed, frustrated, and disgusted at some church leaders.
Sometimes I get perplexed, frustrated, and disgusted at some church leaders.
 
If you’ve been searching for a silver lining behind the COVID-19 cloud, here’s a potential candidate: More people are focusing on trade-offs.
If you’ve been searching for a silver lining behind the COVID-19 cloud, here’s a potential candidate: More people are focusing on trade-offs.
 
"If we infected others because she wanted to hide masks in a warehouse because she didn’t give a rat’s ass about NYC police officers, that’s inexcusable.”
"If we infected others because she wanted to hide masks in a warehouse because she didn’t give a rat’s ass about NYC police officers, that’s inexcusable.”
 
Public school advocacy groups claim that public school appropriation as a percent of the North Carolina General Fund is indicative of the legislature’s commitment to public schools.
Public school advocacy groups claim that public school appropriation as a percent of the North Carolina General Fund is indicative of the legislature’s commitment to public schools.
 
The COVID-19 pandemic has already cost more than 35 million Americans their jobs, and now everything’s about to cost more, too (some stuff already does).
The COVID-19 pandemic has already cost more than 35 million Americans their jobs, and now everything’s about to cost more, too (some stuff already does).
 
On May 11, I noted that the State Board of Elections (SBE) was proposing to expand the emergency powers of SBE Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell
On May 11, I noted that the State Board of Elections (SBE) was proposing to expand the emergency powers of SBE Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell
 
A unanimous three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has dismissed a Greenville woman’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s red-light camera law.
A unanimous three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has dismissed a Greenville woman’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s red-light camera law.
 
RealClearScience published a piece by our Dr. Don van der Vaart on the Coronavirus last week.
RealClearScience published a piece by our Dr. Don van der Vaart on the Coronavirus last week.
 
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that measles outbreaks could occur in the United States because routine vaccinations for young children in the U.S. have dropped since the beginning of 2020.
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that measles outbreaks could occur in the United States because routine vaccinations for young children in the U.S. have dropped since the beginning of 2020.
 
N.C. Senate Republicans aren’t happy with North Carolina’s lagging unemployment insurance system. They think Gov. Roy Cooper is accountable — and they want answers.
N.C. Senate Republicans aren’t happy with North Carolina’s lagging unemployment insurance system. They think Gov. Roy Cooper is accountable — and they want answers.
 
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