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Joe Biden’s primary victories in Arizona, Florida, and Illinois last night made clear that he will eventually be the Democratic nominee for president.
Joe Biden’s primary victories in Arizona, Florida, and Illinois last night made clear that he will eventually be the Democratic nominee for president.
 
This week, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the 2018-19 Consolidated Data Report.
This week, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the 2018-19 Consolidated Data Report.
 
While the United States is currently ramping up response to coronavirus, China, where the virus originated, has begun the recovery process.
While the United States is currently ramping up response to coronavirus, China, where the virus originated, has begun the recovery process.
 
Dr. Gus Vickery has started a drive-through clinic in Asheville, where he has tested dozens of patients for COVID-19 in two days.
Dr. Gus Vickery has started a drive-through clinic in Asheville, where he has tested dozens of patients for COVID-19 in two days.
 
James Capretta of the American Enterprise Institute recommends changes that could influence health care supply in the United States.
James Capretta of the American Enterprise Institute recommends changes that could influence health care supply in the United States.
 
One official who spoke on condition of anonymity said that CureVac was offered a “large sum of money" by President Trump to move their research to the U.S.
One official who spoke on condition of anonymity said that CureVac was offered a “large sum of money" by President Trump to move their research to the U.S.
 
On Monday, White House Trade Advisor and director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box
On Monday, White House Trade Advisor and director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box
 
K-12 public schools are closing for two weeks and universities are moving classes online to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
K-12 public schools are closing for two weeks and universities are moving classes online to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
 
If that sounds crazy to you, you’re not alone. Here’s what Terry Glavin said about it in a recent article in McClean’s
If that sounds crazy to you, you’re not alone. Here’s what Terry Glavin said about it in a recent article in McClean’s
 
An area lockdown is also a possibility for certain states.
 
N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control stores remain open throughout the state, although many staff members within the ABC system are working from home.
N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control stores remain open throughout the state, although many staff members within the ABC system are working from home.
 
With most Americans locking themselves down, gatherings of more than 10 people highly discouraged, and restaurants and bars closing indefinitely — on St. Patrick’s Day, no less — the White House is reportedly preparing to pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the economy.
With most Americans locking themselves down, gatherings of more than 10 people highly discouraged, and restaurants and bars closing indefinitely — on St. Patrick’s Day, no less — the White House is reportedly preparing to pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the economy.
 
We are all working to cope with the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in China, and the virus’s escalation into a global pandemic.
We are all working to cope with the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in China, and the virus’s escalation into a global pandemic.
 
If a Florida parent wants to see the personnel file for their child’s public school teacher, the school would hand it over.
If a Florida parent wants to see the personnel file for their child’s public school teacher, the school would hand it over.
 
Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) announced Monday morning that the United States needs to consider additional emergency measures in response to the coronavirus epidemic
Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) announced Monday morning that the United States needs to consider additional emergency measures in response to the coronavirus epidemic
 
School is canceled in North Carolina. Now, the state must decide how to handle nutrition, child care, and distance learning.
School is canceled in North Carolina. Now, the state must decide how to handle nutrition, child care, and distance learning.
 
In the span of a few days, coronavirus has upended American higher education.
 
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.
 
This is a state the Democrats need to win.
 
Christopher Bedford writes for the Federalist about the prospects of a federal government deal to address coronavirus concerns.
Christopher Bedford writes for the Federalist about the prospects of a federal government deal to address coronavirus concerns.
 
Uncertainty clouds the discussion of how the U.S. should fight the spread of the COVID-19, the flu-like respiratory disease that originated in China in December and was first reported in the U.S. in late January.
Uncertainty clouds the discussion of how the U.S. should fight the spread of the COVID-19, the flu-like respiratory disease that originated in China in December and was first reported in the U.S. in late January.
 
The first known case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was traced to Wuhan, Hubei, China, on December 1, 2019.
The first known case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was traced to Wuhan, Hubei, China, on December 1, 2019.
 
Bernie supporters could vote for the president, or sit on their hands as many did in 2016.
Bernie supporters could vote for the president, or sit on their hands as many did in 2016.
 
It has been over eight months since Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the General Assembly’s biennium state budget.
It has been over eight months since Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the General Assembly’s biennium state budget.
 
North Carolina’s court cases are on hold due to coronavirus.
 
The threat of a coronavirus outbreak has pushed North Carolina into waiving state caps on hospital beds.
The threat of a coronavirus outbreak has pushed North Carolina into waiving state caps on hospital beds.
 
I will concentrate today on the economics of higher education—why it is so costly, and a few things we can do about it.
I will concentrate today on the economics of higher education—why it is so costly, and a few things we can do about it.
 
A team of Canadian researchers have successfully isolated the agent behind the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, a press release from Sunnybrook Research Institute announced Thursday.
A team of Canadian researchers have successfully isolated the agent behind the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, a press release from Sunnybrook Research Institute announced Thursday.
 
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. Here’s this week’s review:
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. Here’s this week’s review:
 
Greensboro’s Mark Robinson emerged as the victor in the crowded Republican primary race for lieutenant governor.
Greensboro’s Mark Robinson emerged as the victor in the crowded Republican primary race for lieutenant governor.
 
Will Coronavirus Be as Bad as the 1918 Flu Epidemic in North Carolina?
 
Retired health care workers will be able to regain licensure more quickly as North Carolina prepares for a potential outbreak of the coronavirus.
Retired health care workers will be able to regain licensure more quickly as North Carolina prepares for a potential outbreak of the coronavirus.
 
They object to showing a mom a picture of her baby.
 
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