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Liquor sales at Wake County stores, within the first 10 days of the shutdown last month, shot up some 80%, says Ike Wheeler.
Liquor sales at Wake County stores, within the first 10 days of the shutdown last month, shot up some 80%, says Ike Wheeler.
 
Emily Jashinsky of the Federalist urges the president to avoid taking antagonistic reporters’ bait in his press briefings.
Emily Jashinsky of the Federalist urges the president to avoid taking antagonistic reporters’ bait in his press briefings.
 
Jay Heflin writes for the Washington Examiner about one economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have created a plan to reopen America after the country was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, which originated in China.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have created a plan to reopen America after the country was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, which originated in China.
 
The coronavirus is reminding everyone that you cannot rely on government and that ultimately it is the private sector that will provide the solutions.
The coronavirus is reminding everyone that you cannot rely on government and that ultimately it is the private sector that will provide the solutions.
 
The coronavirus did what years of lawmaking and lawsuits failed to do — pushed North Carolina to temporarily waive barriers on telemedicine and the controversial certificate of need laws that restrict the supply of health care.
The coronavirus did what years of lawmaking and lawsuits failed to do — pushed North Carolina to temporarily waive barriers on telemedicine and the controversial certificate of need laws that restrict the supply of health care.
 
A bombshell report from The Washington Post on Tuesday revealed that U.S. officials sounded the alarm about the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) back in 2018 over safety concerns as the lab researched coronaviruses from bats.
A bombshell report from The Washington Post on Tuesday revealed that U.S. officials sounded the alarm about the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) back in 2018 over safety concerns as the lab researched coronaviruses from bats.
 
With Coronavirus shutting down in-person schools across the country, many people are becoming concerned that their child will not be ready to advance to the next grade level.
With Coronavirus shutting down in-person schools across the country, many people are becoming concerned that their child will not be ready to advance to the next grade level.
 
Hope has been a critical element of his leadership during these difficult times.
 
President Donald Trump is set to announce a draft plan to “reopen America” at his daily press conference on the coronavirus Wednesday afternoon after detailing his ideas on a phone call with governors from all 50 states at 3pm EST.
President Donald Trump is set to announce a draft plan to “reopen America” at his daily press conference on the coronavirus Wednesday afternoon after detailing his ideas on a phone call with governors from all 50 states at 3pm EST.
 
The infection and mortality rates in other states are low in comparison.
 
Megan Zogby writes for the Martin Center about the University of North Carolina’s coronavirus-inspired transition to online education.
Megan Zogby writes for the Martin Center about the University of North Carolina’s coronavirus-inspired transition to online education.
 
North Carolina merchants will have even fewer shoppers next week, thanks to an executive order Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a Thursday, April 9 news conference.
North Carolina merchants will have even fewer shoppers next week, thanks to an executive order Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a Thursday, April 9 news conference.
 
Here at the Martin Center, we often criticize university research. Rightly so.
 
Yuval Levin writes in The Atlantic about action government agencies can take now to help soften the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yuval Levin writes in The Atlantic about action government agencies can take now to help soften the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
He is close to the 50% approval rating that is crucial for reelection.
 
The N.C. Division of Employment Security wants unemployment benefits for independent contractors and self-employed people up and running by April 25.
The N.C. Division of Employment Security wants unemployment benefits for independent contractors and self-employed people up and running by April 25.
 
Leaked documents reveal that Chinese Communist President Xi Jinping knew that the coronavirus outbreak in China was a highly contagious “epidemic” at the same time that China told the World Health Organization (WHO) that there was no “evidence of human-to-human transmission.”
Leaked documents reveal that Chinese Communist President Xi Jinping knew that the coronavirus outbreak in China was a highly contagious “epidemic” at the same time that China told the World Health Organization (WHO) that there was no “evidence of human-to-human transmission.”
 
With everything else in North Carolina slowing down or stopping, it should come as no surprise that voter registrations have also slowed down.
With everything else in North Carolina slowing down or stopping, it should come as no surprise that voter registrations have also slowed down.
 
To say Americans are jittery about their economic future is to downplay our reality.
To say Americans are jittery about their economic future is to downplay our reality.
 
Dozens of people, including a handful of families, gathering across the street from the Legislative Building, openly violating Gov. Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 121 banning gatherings of more than 10 people.
Dozens of people, including a handful of families, gathering across the street from the Legislative Building, openly violating Gov. Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 121 banning gatherings of more than 10 people.
 
Early results from antibody testing in Colorado suggest far more people have been infected with the novel coronavirus than recorded confirmed cases account for
Early results from antibody testing in Colorado suggest far more people have been infected with the novel coronavirus than recorded confirmed cases account for
 
Every level of government has shifted its focus to respond to the spreading coronavirus.
 
Victor Davis Hanson asks in a National Review Online column which description best suits the United States today.
Victor Davis Hanson asks in a National Review Online column which description best suits the United States today.
 
The industry was already teetering on the edge and can't afford plant closures.
 
David Drucker of the Washington Examiner reports on the Republican response to Democrats’ efforts to use the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for long-sought election changes.
David Drucker of the Washington Examiner reports on the Republican response to Democrats’ efforts to use the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for long-sought election changes.
 
A list of COVID-19 recommendations from the State Board of Elections is apt to hit a nerve with legislative Republicans.
A list of COVID-19 recommendations from the State Board of Elections is apt to hit a nerve with legislative Republicans.
 
On Friday, an events summary produced by the White House digital team fired criticism at Voice of America for spreading propaganda on behalf of Communist China.
On Friday, an events summary produced by the White House digital team fired criticism at Voice of America for spreading propaganda on behalf of Communist China.
 
Brent Scher of the Washington Free Beacon reports on the political left’s demands from presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Brent Scher of the Washington Free Beacon reports on the political left’s demands from presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
 
The coronavirus sweeping across the world will likely lead to the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday.
The coronavirus sweeping across the world will likely lead to the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday.
 
It was just a few short weeks ago that our economy was firing on all cylinders with virtually zero unemployment as almost everyone who wanted a job could get one.
It was just a few short weeks ago that our economy was firing on all cylinders with virtually zero unemployment as almost everyone who wanted a job could get one.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper announced an executive order Wednesday, April 8, setting new rules for nursing homes to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Roy Cooper announced an executive order Wednesday, April 8, setting new rules for nursing homes to curb the spread of COVID-19.
 
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