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Gov. Roy Cooper announced a slew of new restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.
 
Two counties along the Southern Border in Texas have issued “shelter-in-place” rules to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Two counties along the Southern Border in Texas have issued “shelter-in-place” rules to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
 
In 1968, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling in the case of Terry v. Ohio, which gave an additional tool to law enforcement in fighting crime.
In 1968, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling in the case of Terry v. Ohio, which gave an additional tool to law enforcement in fighting crime.
 
Republican leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly are promoting the idea of sending North Carolinians a check, as a means to help us weather the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Republican leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly are promoting the idea of sending North Carolinians a check, as a means to help us weather the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
 
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.
 
Few people want to spend time these days debating the finer points of constitutional law and government’s separation of powers.
Few people want to spend time these days debating the finer points of constitutional law and government’s separation of powers.
 
The problem comes when government and media advice is all over the place and particularly when the media coverage is politically biased, which is all too often.
The problem comes when government and media advice is all over the place and particularly when the media coverage is politically biased, which is all too often.
 
I agree that this is good news, especially given the fact that we are facing a pandemic.
 
While Washington politicians bicker over a massive coronavirus rescue package, North Carolina businesses and nonprofits are scrambling to help patch the economy.
While Washington politicians bicker over a massive coronavirus rescue package, North Carolina businesses and nonprofits are scrambling to help patch the economy.
 
A White House reporter has a suspected case of coronavirus, White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA)President Jonathan Karl said in a message to the press corps that covers President Trump.
A White House reporter has a suspected case of coronavirus, White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA)President Jonathan Karl said in a message to the press corps that covers President Trump.
 
This is not a coup or any other conspiracy fantasy. These plans safeguard civil order under a perilous situation.
This is not a coup or any other conspiracy fantasy. These plans safeguard civil order under a perilous situation.
 
John Fund of National Review Online offers a recommendation to address airlines struggling with the impact of the coronavirus.
John Fund of National Review Online offers a recommendation to address airlines struggling with the impact of the coronavirus.
 
Most of us can’t remember a time of such widespread disruption. The spread of coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the economy, on families, on how and where we work, on how we live and communicate.
Most of us can’t remember a time of such widespread disruption. The spread of coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the economy, on families, on how and where we work, on how we live and communicate.
 
As Americans enter their second full week of self-isolation over the coronavirus, President Trump declared that “we cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself.”
As Americans enter their second full week of self-isolation over the coronavirus, President Trump declared that “we cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself.”
 
The John Locke Foundation’s research team is putting out a package of policy recommendations focused on the Coronavirus this week.
The John Locke Foundation’s research team is putting out a package of policy recommendations focused on the Coronavirus this week.
 
Recently, there was a newsworthy conversation that an unscientific survey revealed that "only 39% of our fellow Americans can name all three branches of the federal government", which is a very sad statement on America's overall intellect.
Recently, there was a newsworthy conversation that an unscientific survey revealed that "only 39% of our fellow Americans can name all three branches of the federal government", which is a very sad statement on America's overall intellect.
 
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) may be approaching an exit to the 2020 presidential race, with reports indicating that the candidate’s senior-level staffers have been holding talks with former Vice President Joe Biden’s team.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) may be approaching an exit to the 2020 presidential race, with reports indicating that the candidate’s senior-level staffers have been holding talks with former Vice President Joe Biden’s team.
 
Marty Kotis, a member of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors, for years has pushed for more online learning programs from UNC’s college campuses.
Marty Kotis, a member of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors, for years has pushed for more online learning programs from UNC’s college campuses.
 
Kevin Daley of the Washington Free Beacon reports on workers’ response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Kevin Daley of the Washington Free Beacon reports on workers’ response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
 
From health care workers to wait staff, from ride-share drivers to truck drivers, North Carolinians, like the rest of the country, are in for a rough few weeks, possibly even a rough few months or more.
From health care workers to wait staff, from ride-share drivers to truck drivers, North Carolinians, like the rest of the country, are in for a rough few weeks, possibly even a rough few months or more.
 
A growing number of local distilleries are finding a creative way to help Americans — and their employees — amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A growing number of local distilleries are finding a creative way to help Americans — and their employees — amid the coronavirus pandemic.
 
North Carolina has decided to waive Certificate-of-Need (CON) restrictions on hospital beds in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
North Carolina has decided to waive Certificate-of-Need (CON) restrictions on hospital beds in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
 
The coronavirus pandemic has injected uncertainty into nearly every aspect of society—and higher education is no exception.
The coronavirus pandemic has injected uncertainty into nearly every aspect of society—and higher education is no exception.
 
On St. Patrick’s Day, Cary’s Carolina Ale House — garishly decorated with Irish food and drink ads — wasn’t teeming with its usual swarm of thirsty, hungry customers.
On St. Patrick’s Day, Cary’s Carolina Ale House — garishly decorated with Irish food and drink ads — wasn’t teeming with its usual swarm of thirsty, hungry customers.
 
I realize cities all around our great country are suffering economic hardship due to coronavirus cancellations, but it seems like my adopted hometown of Greensboro has been hit especially hard.
I realize cities all around our great country are suffering economic hardship due to coronavirus cancellations, but it seems like my adopted hometown of Greensboro has been hit especially hard.
 
A pair of recent polls have found that Americans generally approve of the way the federal government and President Donald Trump have handled the response to the coronavirus crisis, but that a third of Americans fear they will die from contracting the virus.
A pair of recent polls have found that Americans generally approve of the way the federal government and President Donald Trump have handled the response to the coronavirus crisis, but that a third of Americans fear they will die from contracting the virus.
 
I’ve written volumes over the past few years about the way North Carolina controls distilled spirits.
I’ve written volumes over the past few years about the way North Carolina controls distilled spirits.
 
He's terrified of the economic backlash and doesn't want to be held to blame.
He's terrified of the economic backlash and doesn't want to be held to blame.
 
The U.S. Senate is considering upping the payments to Americans in a massive stimulus bill to stem the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the economy.
The U.S. Senate is considering upping the payments to Americans in a massive stimulus bill to stem the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the economy.
 
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.
 
On Tuesday, March 10, Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for the state of North Carolina.
On Tuesday, March 10, Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for the state of North Carolina.
 
Churchill coined the phrase "the hinge of fate." The president is at that point.
Churchill coined the phrase "the hinge of fate." The president is at that point.
 
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