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Perhaps Hillary Clinton thinks she can run out the clock on our efforts to get to the bottom of her scandalous email schemes.
Perhaps Hillary Clinton thinks she can run out the clock on our efforts to get to the bottom of her scandalous email schemes.
 
They have no legal business with this case. Their move is purely political.
They have no legal business with this case. Their move is purely political.
 
Several Rocky Mount officials prevented the city’s utility payment office from attempting to collect $47,704 Mayor Pro-Tem Andre Knight owed in past due utility bills.
Several Rocky Mount officials prevented the city’s utility payment office from attempting to collect $47,704 Mayor Pro-Tem Andre Knight owed in past due utility bills.
 
Big Brother is trashing our liberties to accomplish a political purpose — get Trump
 
Months now into the COVID–19 quarantine, we’re still probably some time away from a new normal, however that looks.
Months now into the COVID–19 quarantine, we’re still probably some time away from a new normal, however that looks.
 
Last weekend, the N.C. Division of Employment Security quietly changed the reporting of unemployment insurance claims, resulting in a significantly lower count of claims activity since March 15.
Last weekend, the N.C. Division of Employment Security quietly changed the reporting of unemployment insurance claims, resulting in a significantly lower count of claims activity since March 15.
 
Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) turned over financial records to authorities on Thursday relating to sales in stocks owned by her and her husband before the market crashed due to the coronavirus pandemic, which originated in China.
Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) turned over financial records to authorities on Thursday relating to sales in stocks owned by her and her husband before the market crashed due to the coronavirus pandemic, which originated in China.
 
On Thursday, May 14, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Governor Roy Cooper’s executive order establishing social distancing guidelines aimed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
On Thursday, May 14, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Governor Roy Cooper’s executive order establishing social distancing guidelines aimed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
 
Most travel ports are devoid of people.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper recently made it easier for people to apply for Medicaid coverage during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Gov. Roy Cooper recently made it easier for people to apply for Medicaid coverage during the COVID-19 outbreak.
 
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.
 
According to a TMZ Sports report published Thursday, warrants for NFL players DeAndre Baker, 22, and Quinton Dunbar, 27, have been issued after the duo reportedly robbed fellow partygoers in Miramar, Florida at gunpoint on Wednesday.
According to a TMZ Sports report published Thursday, warrants for NFL players DeAndre Baker, 22, and Quinton Dunbar, 27, have been issued after the duo reportedly robbed fellow partygoers in Miramar, Florida at gunpoint on Wednesday.
 
Challenges persist in getting students meals and reliable internet access while schools remain closed.
Challenges persist in getting students meals and reliable internet access while schools remain closed.
 
Even Democrats are starting to acknowledge that China is to blame.
Even Democrats are starting to acknowledge that China is to blame.
 
For those who are interested, UNC Professor Jonathan Holbrook provides a thorough analysis at the School of Government’s Criminal Law blog.
For those who are interested, UNC Professor Jonathan Holbrook provides a thorough analysis at the School of Government’s Criminal Law blog.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is urging churches to follow restrictions prohibiting indoor services, but acknowledges law enforcement officers’ leeway in choosing what to enforce.
Gov. Roy Cooper is urging churches to follow restrictions prohibiting indoor services, but acknowledges law enforcement officers’ leeway in choosing what to enforce.
 
Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has been served with an FBI search warrant in connection with dozens of stock trades he made on February 13, before the widespread stay-at-home orders took place.
Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has been served with an FBI search warrant in connection with dozens of stock trades he made on February 13, before the widespread stay-at-home orders took place.
 
Energy poverty is a serious issue. Research shows that higher energy prices cost lives.
Energy poverty is a serious issue. Research shows that higher energy prices cost lives.
 
Tom Tiffany takes Wisconsin's 7CD by near-15 point margin.
 
For North Carolina’s restaurants and private clubs, a future of social distancing after COVID-19 is full of question marks.
For North Carolina’s restaurants and private clubs, a future of social distancing after COVID-19 is full of question marks.
 
James Antle explains at the Washington Examiner how the latest twists in the Trump-Russia story could help the president’s re-election bid.
James Antle explains at the Washington Examiner how the latest twists in the Trump-Russia story could help the president’s re-election bid.
 
Nearly 3 million Americans filed for new unemployment benefits last week, pushing the number of people who have lost their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic to more than 36.5 million, the Labor Department reported on Thursday.
Nearly 3 million Americans filed for new unemployment benefits last week, pushing the number of people who have lost their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic to more than 36.5 million, the Labor Department reported on Thursday.
 
A collection of churches filed a federal lawsuit Thursday, May 14, challenging Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order banning mass gatherings, a move that has severely limited indoor worship services.
A collection of churches filed a federal lawsuit Thursday, May 14, challenging Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order banning mass gatherings, a move that has severely limited indoor worship services.
 
McAllister is hoping that what he is doing will inspire others to step up and do something kind for those around them.
McAllister is hoping that what he is doing will inspire others to step up and do something kind for those around them.
 
John Fund of National Review Online takes aim at proposals to boost the use of mail-in ballots during 2020 elections.
John Fund of National Review Online takes aim at proposals to boost the use of mail-in ballots during 2020 elections.
 
For Ray Pickett, May was supposed to be a strong month at the Blowing Rock Inn, which he and his wife own and manage.
For Ray Pickett, May was supposed to be a strong month at the Blowing Rock Inn, which he and his wife own and manage.
 
An incident involving a man who wore a KKK hood to a San Diego-area Vons grocery store that drew national attention will result in no charges
An incident involving a man who wore a KKK hood to a San Diego-area Vons grocery store that drew national attention will result in no charges
 
The Cooper administration may be inviting Medicaid fraud, thanks to an executive order the governor issued Tuesday, May 12.
The Cooper administration may be inviting Medicaid fraud, thanks to an executive order the governor issued Tuesday, May 12.
 
You've no doubt heard the famous quote from Charles Wilson: "what's good for GM is good for America."
 
Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants the governor to give counties the option to reopen hair salons and barber shops, which, like other small businesses, are left crippled by the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants the governor to give counties the option to reopen hair salons and barber shops, which, like other small businesses, are left crippled by the COVID-19 lockdowns.
 
The probe has not been quick or easy. But it could prove worth the wait.
The probe has not been quick or easy. But it could prove worth the wait.
 
The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told three of the state’s largest cities to ease up on strict coronavirus regulations or risk defending their rules in court.
The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told three of the state’s largest cities to ease up on strict coronavirus regulations or risk defending their rules in court.
 
A Raleigh lawyer is criticizing Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to allow only outdoor church services.
 
The coronavirus has every business in different ways. Some businesses are seeing heightened revenue from delivery sales, like Amazon, while others going bankrupt.
The coronavirus has every business in different ways. Some businesses are seeing heightened revenue from delivery sales, like Amazon, while others going bankrupt.
 
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