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He panicked and leaked to the press.
 
David Drucker of the Washington Examiner writes about the COVID-19 pandemic’s possible impact on 2024 presidential politics.
David Drucker of the Washington Examiner writes about the COVID-19 pandemic’s possible impact on 2024 presidential politics.
 
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office made an extremely poor decision to suspend pistol permits until April 30.
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office made an extremely poor decision to suspend pistol permits until April 30.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper says the state Division of Employment Security is buried under a “mountain of claims,” receiving more than 20,000 requests for Unemployment Insurance benefits Sunday, March 29.
Gov. Roy Cooper says the state Division of Employment Security is buried under a “mountain of claims,” receiving more than 20,000 requests for Unemployment Insurance benefits Sunday, March 29.
 
President Trump on Tuesday said Americans should brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” coming, and projected there could be up to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic, regardless of the measures taken to date to mitigate the spread.
President Trump on Tuesday said Americans should brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” coming, and projected there could be up to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic, regardless of the measures taken to date to mitigate the spread.
 
Editors at National Review Online don’t want to see Congress’ coronavirus aid package mislabeled.
Editors at National Review Online don’t want to see Congress’ coronavirus aid package mislabeled.
 
The General Assembly plans to return for a short session April 28, and will need to be ready to hit the ground running, said Speaker of the House Tim Moore, R-Cleveland.
The General Assembly plans to return for a short session April 28, and will need to be ready to hit the ground running, said Speaker of the House Tim Moore, R-Cleveland.
 
Two massive cruise ships carrying hundreds of passengers displaying flu-like symptoms after a coronavirus outbreak was detected on board will disembark in Florida after reaching an agreement with local authorities.
Two massive cruise ships carrying hundreds of passengers displaying flu-like symptoms after a coronavirus outbreak was detected on board will disembark in Florida after reaching an agreement with local authorities.
 
As the traditional Tax Day of April 15 approaches, it seems appropriate to reflect on the major victories won by taxpayers over the past decade in North Carolina.
As the traditional Tax Day of April 15 approaches, it seems appropriate to reflect on the major victories won by taxpayers over the past decade in North Carolina.
 
The John Locke Foundation continues its coverage of the way the Coronavirus outbreak is affecting North Carolina this week in the latest episode of the “HeadLocke” podcast.
The John Locke Foundation continues its coverage of the way the Coronavirus outbreak is affecting North Carolina this week in the latest episode of the “HeadLocke” podcast.
 
Americans are tough and we've met hard challenges before.
 
The Department of Labor released its weekly jobs numbers Thursday and announced “the highest level” of jobless claims in the history of the country.
The Department of Labor released its weekly jobs numbers Thursday and announced “the highest level” of jobless claims in the history of the country.
 
Thousands of students at North Carolina’s public universities are about to get some of their money back as the state continues its fight against COVID-19.
Thousands of students at North Carolina’s public universities are about to get some of their money back as the state continues its fight against COVID-19.
 
Things could still change, but as of mid-day on Wednesday, it seems that the Congressional relief package for coronavirus response is all but done.
Things could still change, but as of mid-day on Wednesday, it seems that the Congressional relief package for coronavirus response is all but done.
 
Liberal group suggests Gov. Cooper replace Folwell as Treasurer April 1, 2020 by Donald Bryson image_print In an article published on April 1, NC Policy Watch’s Rob Schofield makes a series of concerning arguments about the North Carolina State Treasurer’s office.
Liberal group suggests Gov. Cooper replace Folwell as Treasurer April 1, 2020 by Donald Bryson image_print In an article published on April 1, NC Policy Watch’s Rob Schofield makes a series of concerning arguments about the North Carolina State Treasurer’s office.
 
Spend much time reading libertarian tracts, and you’re bound to come across the phrase “at the point of a gun.”
Spend much time reading libertarian tracts, and you’re bound to come across the phrase “at the point of a gun.”
 
The Department of Defense is looking to acquire up to 100,000 Human Remains Pouches, the military-grade body bags used in war zones and disaster areas
The Department of Defense is looking to acquire up to 100,000 Human Remains Pouches, the military-grade body bags used in war zones and disaster areas
 
Andrew Stuttaford explains at National Review Online why we should not expect a quick recovery from the economic hit triggered by the coronavirus.
Andrew Stuttaford explains at National Review Online why we should not expect a quick recovery from the economic hit triggered by the coronavirus.
 
President Trump has revealed a new coronavirus testing device that can deliver results in as little as five minutes — far quicker than current tests, which take up to a week.
President Trump has revealed a new coronavirus testing device that can deliver results in as little as five minutes — far quicker than current tests, which take up to a week.
 
Congress is working toward a third major COVID-19 relief bill including provisions tackling economic and education challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress is working toward a third major COVID-19 relief bill including provisions tackling economic and education challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Extraordinary times filled with uncertainty does not mean politics and government recede from our lives.
Extraordinary times filled with uncertainty does not mean politics and government recede from our lives.
 
K-12 schools in North Carolina are closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
 
They had four times the amount they took from taxpayers sitting in their pockets the whole time.
They had four times the amount they took from taxpayers sitting in their pockets the whole time.
 
Around 75% of the state’s 550,000 hotel and restaurant workers are currently out of a job.
 
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.
 
Andrew Jack, an actor who starred in the “Star Wars” franchise and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, died Tuesday from coronavirus-related complications.
Andrew Jack, an actor who starred in the “Star Wars” franchise and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, died Tuesday from coronavirus-related complications.
 
Blue Cross Blue Shield N.C. elected Dr. Tunde Sotunde as its president and CEO, starting June 1.
 
The president proposes a $2 trillion infrastructure stimulus plan.
 
The Coronavirus Task Force headed up by Vice President Mike Pence clamped down on the process to make sure American needs are prioritized and that countries that are assisting the U.S. get the help they need.
The Coronavirus Task Force headed up by Vice President Mike Pence clamped down on the process to make sure American needs are prioritized and that countries that are assisting the U.S. get the help they need.
 
Wake County government, under pressure from gun-rights groups, gun owners, and worried residents, has amended a stay-at-home order making it clear gun shops will be allowed to operate in the county.
Wake County government, under pressure from gun-rights groups, gun owners, and worried residents, has amended a stay-at-home order making it clear gun shops will be allowed to operate in the county.
 
Along with the rest of the nation, North Carolina is facing an unprecedented health challenge with the COVID-19 virus.
Along with the rest of the nation, North Carolina is facing an unprecedented health challenge with the COVID-19 virus.
 
Byron York of the Washington Examiner wonders when will see Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden’s superior plan for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Byron York of the Washington Examiner wonders when will see Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden’s superior plan for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
With a shortage of COVID-19 lab tests, North Carolina is pivoting in how it tracks the spread of the virus.
With a shortage of COVID-19 lab tests, North Carolina is pivoting in how it tracks the spread of the virus.
 
The spirit of shared sacrifice and generosity is prevalent across America.
 
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