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The dispute between solar energy finance companies and the state’s revenue department has reached court.
The dispute between solar energy finance companies and the state’s revenue department has reached court.
 
“Saturday Night Live” is back, and that means more political sketch comedy. During the season 45 premier there was a sketch about an “impeachment town hall” in which the Democratic presidential candidates debated the potential impeachment of President Donald Trump.
“Saturday Night Live” is back, and that means more political sketch comedy. During the season 45 premier there was a sketch about an “impeachment town hall” in which the Democratic presidential candidates debated the potential impeachment of President Donald Trump.
 
They saw a helicopter hover for a moment above the hospital, and head east. They weren’t sure, but they thought their son was inside.
They saw a helicopter hover for a moment above the hospital, and head east. They weren’t sure, but they thought their son was inside.
 
East Carolina University Interim Chancellor Dan Gerlach was placed on administrative leave after photos and videos emerged showing him drinking and dancing at a Greenville bar with students.
East Carolina University Interim Chancellor Dan Gerlach was placed on administrative leave after photos and videos emerged showing him drinking and dancing at a Greenville bar with students.
 
Climate change has become less about science and more about politics.
Climate change has become less about science and more about politics.
 
When embattled Broward County, Florida Sheriff Scott Israel was removed from office in January 2019 by new Florida governor Ron DeSantis, Israel claimed that the decision was partisan, that it had nothing to do with his deputies’ disastrous performance during two deadly mass shootings
When embattled Broward County, Florida Sheriff Scott Israel was removed from office in January 2019 by new Florida governor Ron DeSantis, Israel claimed that the decision was partisan, that it had nothing to do with his deputies’ disastrous performance during two deadly mass shootings
 
Days after Blue Cross N.C. made national headlines for concealing the arrest of its CEO Patrick Conway, the state’s largest insurer gave up Friday, Sept. 27, on a $16-billion affiliation with its Pacific Coast counterpart, Cambia Health Solutions.
Days after Blue Cross N.C. made national headlines for concealing the arrest of its CEO Patrick Conway, the state’s largest insurer gave up Friday, Sept. 27, on a $16-billion affiliation with its Pacific Coast counterpart, Cambia Health Solutions.
 
Who are the top "stakeholders" when it comes to getting electricity in North Carolina?
Who are the top "stakeholders" when it comes to getting electricity in North Carolina?
 
As the firestorm over President Trump’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to consume the news cycle, the Trump administration has taken new action into a controversy that played a central role in the 2016 election: the Hillary Clinton private email server scandal.
As the firestorm over President Trump’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to consume the news cycle, the Trump administration has taken new action into a controversy that played a central role in the 2016 election: the Hillary Clinton private email server scandal.
 
Yesterday, the Republican Women of Pitt County and the Pitt County GOP held a joint monthly meeting to hear candidate for NC Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson.
Yesterday, the Republican Women of Pitt County and the Pitt County GOP held a joint monthly meeting to hear candidate for NC Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson.
 
One thing about the administrative state in North Carolina is that it carries on regardless of the party in power.
One thing about the administrative state in North Carolina is that it carries on regardless of the party in power.
 
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) has become the first House Republican to voice support for an impeachment inquiry into Trump — and he wants everyone to know.
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) has become the first House Republican to voice support for an impeachment inquiry into Trump — and he wants everyone to know.
 
Government officials living in the lap of luxury while us peons and surfs pay for it with our county taxes.
Government officials living in the lap of luxury while us peons and surfs pay for it with our county taxes.
 
On Tuesday, the first episode of the Fox show’s final season aired with one character conspicuously missing. So how did the show’s creators choose to write Smollett off the show?
On Tuesday, the first episode of the Fox show’s final season aired with one character conspicuously missing. So how did the show’s creators choose to write Smollett off the show?
 
Anyone with a smartphone knows these devices are devilishly distracting. But can taking a break with smartphones cause brain drain?
Anyone with a smartphone knows these devices are devilishly distracting. But can taking a break with smartphones cause brain drain?
 
Expanding Medicaid in North Carolina would reverberate throughout the state in disparate yet significant ways, affecting rural communities, people without jobs, as well as the uninsured and insured alike.
Expanding Medicaid in North Carolina would reverberate throughout the state in disparate yet significant ways, affecting rural communities, people without jobs, as well as the uninsured and insured alike.
 
The Department of Defense has been forced to apologize for a tweet it sent out on Friday, threatening to stick the Air Force on the hundred or so revelers who showed up for the "Area 51" fest.
The Department of Defense has been forced to apologize for a tweet it sent out on Friday, threatening to stick the Air Force on the hundred or so revelers who showed up for the "Area 51" fest.
 
Mohammad Ali Hammadi has been arrested by Greek police. It was only a short story in the Daily Mail of Britain — and barely in the American papers at all, except, naturally, Navy Times.
Mohammad Ali Hammadi has been arrested by Greek police. It was only a short story in the Daily Mail of Britain — and barely in the American papers at all, except, naturally, Navy Times.
 
Rob Bryan is returning to the General Assembly. This time as a member of the state Senate.
Rob Bryan is returning to the General Assembly. This time as a member of the state Senate.
 
In June, the Republican-dominated General Assembly passed a state budget that included pay increases for our public school teachers and for non-certified school personnel.
In June, the Republican-dominated General Assembly passed a state budget that included pay increases for our public school teachers and for non-certified school personnel.
 
Commissioner Stan Deatherage took issue with Vidant shutting down the Psych Ward at the Beaufort County Hospital.
Commissioner Stan Deatherage took issue with Vidant shutting down the Psych Ward at the Beaufort County Hospital.
 
Wake County parent Dina Bartus garnered national attention recently for exposing a controversial assignment given to her child and other 10th–graders at Heritage High School in Wake Forest.
Wake County parent Dina Bartus garnered national attention recently for exposing a controversial assignment given to her child and other 10th–graders at Heritage High School in Wake Forest.
 
Many Americans crow that our higher education system is “the envy of the world,” even though it’s nearly impossible to point to any proof of that.
Many Americans crow that our higher education system is “the envy of the world,” even though it’s nearly impossible to point to any proof of that.
 
For the disabled already on Medicaid, finding providers or in-home caregivers can be a nightmare.
For the disabled already on Medicaid, finding providers or in-home caregivers can be a nightmare.
 
CBS announced on Monday that the hit action television show “Walker, Texas Ranger” will get a modern reboot and complete overhaul.
CBS announced on Monday that the hit action television show “Walker, Texas Ranger” will get a modern reboot and complete overhaul.
 
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and department leaders wrongly spent $22,000 in travel expenses during the N.C. State Fair, a new audit report says.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and department leaders wrongly spent $22,000 in travel expenses during the N.C. State Fair, a new audit report says.
 
There is no respect by real patriots for the Democratic Socialists on Capital Hill.
 
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) defended her position on Wednesday not to impeach President Donald Trump even in the wake of the White House releasing a transcript between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) defended her position on Wednesday not to impeach President Donald Trump even in the wake of the White House releasing a transcript between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
 
You can’t criminalize smokable hemp, a federal judge has told Indiana lawmakers. The decision could affect North Carolina.
You can’t criminalize smokable hemp, a federal judge has told Indiana lawmakers. The decision could affect North Carolina.
 
Former N.C. Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes lied to the FBI during the bureau’s investigation of an alleged attempt to bribe Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, a proposed guilty plea filed in federal court says.
Former N.C. Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes lied to the FBI during the bureau’s investigation of an alleged attempt to bribe Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, a proposed guilty plea filed in federal court says.
 
A few years ago, Front Royal, Virginia was set to plan a new data center and shopping center that would bring jobs to an area devastated 25 years earlier with the closure of a rayon manufacturing plant.
A few years ago, Front Royal, Virginia was set to plan a new data center and shopping center that would bring jobs to an area devastated 25 years earlier with the closure of a rayon manufacturing plant.
 
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.
 
One day after the University of North Carolina’s board chairman submitted his resignation, interim President Dr. Bill Roper has announced he’s not interested in permanently leading UNC.
One day after the University of North Carolina’s board chairman submitted his resignation, interim President Dr. Bill Roper has announced he’s not interested in permanently leading UNC.
 
The controversy swirling around Warner Bros.’ new standalone DC film “Joker,” which tracks the psychological spiral of a failed comedian (played by Joaquin Phoenix) into a murderous sociopath, took a decidedly more alarming tone this week
The controversy swirling around Warner Bros.’ new standalone DC film “Joker,” which tracks the psychological spiral of a failed comedian (played by Joaquin Phoenix) into a murderous sociopath, took a decidedly more alarming tone this week
 
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