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Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett and his attorneys lost their bid, Tuesday, to toss out a civil case, filed by the city of Chicago seeking to recoup around $130,000 spent investigating Smollett’s alleged hoax hate crime.
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett and his attorneys lost their bid, Tuesday, to toss out a civil case, filed by the city of Chicago seeking to recoup around $130,000 spent investigating Smollett’s alleged hoax hate crime.
 
Taking one look at Google maps, it’s easy to see why North Carolina endures more hurricane damage than some other states along the Atlantic shore.
Taking one look at Google maps, it’s easy to see why North Carolina endures more hurricane damage than some other states along the Atlantic shore.
 
Classical education—a tradition of education with ancient roots—is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to the current K-12 public education model.
Classical education—a tradition of education with ancient roots—is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to the current K-12 public education model.
 
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.
 
Author explains how her own brother is a model of faith — and has a deep sense of the mercy of God
Author explains how her own brother is a model of faith — and has a deep sense of the mercy of God
 
President Trump on Tuesday compared the impeachment inquiry to a “lynching,” saying House Democrats are acting “without due process or fairness or any legal rights.”
President Trump on Tuesday compared the impeachment inquiry to a “lynching,” saying House Democrats are acting “without due process or fairness or any legal rights.”
 
As established in the federal constitution, America’s national government was meant to be small and tightly focused on matters of truly nationwide scope.
As established in the federal constitution, America’s national government was meant to be small and tightly focused on matters of truly nationwide scope.
 
A tornado ripped through north Dallas Sunday night, leaving massive wreckage, tens of thousands of people out of power, and first responders going door to door to check on residents.
A tornado ripped through north Dallas Sunday night, leaving massive wreckage, tens of thousands of people out of power, and first responders going door to door to check on residents.
 
The Hometown Debate Series concluded Thursday, Oct. 17, in Henderson, as legislators and policy advocates debated the delivery of medical services.
The Hometown Debate Series concluded Thursday, Oct. 17, in Henderson, as legislators and policy advocates debated the delivery of medical services.
 
In case anyone needed another reason to leave California, the chief executive officers of Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. (PG&E) now says the company may have to impose blackouts over the next 10 years.
In case anyone needed another reason to leave California, the chief executive officers of Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. (PG&E) now says the company may have to impose blackouts over the next 10 years.
 
In breaking news on Sunday morning, the GOP senator — after talking with the president — expressed hope for 'historic solutions' in the area
In breaking news on Sunday morning, the GOP senator — after talking with the president — expressed hope for 'historic solutions' in the area
 
North Carolina continues to roll out Medicaid managed care, despite a lack of funding from the legislature and a lawsuit pending against one of the insurers slotted to become a managed care organization.
North Carolina continues to roll out Medicaid managed care, despite a lack of funding from the legislature and a lawsuit pending against one of the insurers slotted to become a managed care organization.
 
'We will begin the search for another site, including the possibility of Camp David, immediately,' the president tweeted on Saturday night
'We will begin the search for another site, including the possibility of Camp David, immediately,' the president tweeted on Saturday night
 
In a time when children with Down syndrome are literally being exterminated in parts of the world, actor Shia LaBeouf is now crediting one individual with Down syndrome with saving his life.
In a time when children with Down syndrome are literally being exterminated in parts of the world, actor Shia LaBeouf is now crediting one individual with Down syndrome with saving his life.
 
Proponents of charter schools worry the Governor’s Commission on Access to a Sound Basic Education will use the Leandro ruling as a roundabout way to restrict charter schools.
Proponents of charter schools worry the Governor’s Commission on Access to a Sound Basic Education will use the Leandro ruling as a roundabout way to restrict charter schools.
 
Kurdish forces, facing a well-armed and aggressive Turkey, appear to have turned to the Syrian government — meaning its sponsors in Iran and Russia — for rescue.
Kurdish forces, facing a well-armed and aggressive Turkey, appear to have turned to the Syrian government — meaning its sponsors in Iran and Russia — for rescue.
 
News coverage of the middle-school scenario indicates another student prompted the teen to point out those 'she'd like to kill if she could'
News coverage of the middle-school scenario indicates another student prompted the teen to point out those 'she'd like to kill if she could'
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
 
We’ve all heard the stories that China has millions of people locked away in concentration camps, but we rarely hear much about them outside of Chinese propaganda claiming they’re actually educational facilities.
We’ve all heard the stories that China has millions of people locked away in concentration camps, but we rarely hear much about them outside of Chinese propaganda claiming they’re actually educational facilities.
 
I have written about gerrymandering in these pages before, but the recent Superior Court ruling that the state’s legislative districts constitute an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander makes me want to do it again.
I have written about gerrymandering in these pages before, but the recent Superior Court ruling that the state’s legislative districts constitute an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander makes me want to do it again.
 
In North Carolina, people want to "be in the driver's seat." Good transportation policy begins by respecting that choice.
In North Carolina, people want to "be in the driver's seat." Good transportation policy begins by respecting that choice.
 
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have condemned President Trump’s decision to pull American troops from northern Syria, allowing Turkish forces to move into the area.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have condemned President Trump’s decision to pull American troops from northern Syria, allowing Turkish forces to move into the area.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals determined the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office violated a Vietnam veteran’s due process rights by denying his application for a concealed handgun permit.
The N.C. Court of Appeals determined the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office violated a Vietnam veteran’s due process rights by denying his application for a concealed handgun permit.
 
The U.S. House of Representatives passed three bills on Tuesday in support of Hong Kong protesters, prompting retaliation threats from China.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed three bills on Tuesday in support of Hong Kong protesters, prompting retaliation threats from China.
 
Redistricting calls for leadership, and now is the time for reform.
 
President also hails the developments on Thursday as 'incredible'
 
In November, voters in other North Carolina communities — including several of the largest in the state — will weigh separate multimillion-dollar initiatives.
In November, voters in other North Carolina communities — including several of the largest in the state — will weigh separate multimillion-dollar initiatives.
 
As of right now, most national head-to-head polls for the 2020 presidential general election show President Donald Trump losing to his Democratic Party presidential primary rivals.
As of right now, most national head-to-head polls for the 2020 presidential general election show President Donald Trump losing to his Democratic Party presidential primary rivals.
 
“Opportunity zones,” defined by a 2017 law, are poor areas targeted by the federal government for economic investment.
“Opportunity zones,” defined by a 2017 law, are poor areas targeted by the federal government for economic investment.
 
Twelve years ago, the General Assembly gave counties the option to ask residents if they wanted more government spending. The county commissioners’ response this year in Mecklenburg? Spend an extra $50 million on the arts and parks.
Twelve years ago, the General Assembly gave counties the option to ask residents if they wanted more government spending. The county commissioners’ response this year in Mecklenburg? Spend an extra $50 million on the arts and parks.
 
For starters, it was telling that most of the Democrat candidates on Tuesday night went after Sen. Elizabeth Warren — not the former vice president
For starters, it was telling that most of the Democrat candidates on Tuesday night went after Sen. Elizabeth Warren — not the former vice president
 
My professor at law school, Judge Andrew Napolitano, FOX News Senior Legal Analyst, wrote an excellent article on Red Flag Laws.
 
The Hearthstone player who was suspended from competing in professional tournaments after voicing support for Hong Kong protesters has released a statement regarding the situation.
The Hearthstone player who was suspended from competing in professional tournaments after voicing support for Hong Kong protesters has released a statement regarding the situation.
 
The 2020 White House hopefuls went after Trump as well as the apparent new frontrunner among them
The 2020 White House hopefuls went after Trump as well as the apparent new frontrunner among them
 
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