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A 59-year-old man has died from injuries suffered during an attack by two teenage brothers prompted by the man's refusal to give them a dollar.
A 59-year-old man has died from injuries suffered during an attack by two teenage brothers prompted by the man's refusal to give them a dollar.
 
The chief executive officer of Blue Cross N.C. has resigned amid charges of drunken driving and misdemeanor child abuse.
The chief executive officer of Blue Cross N.C. has resigned amid charges of drunken driving and misdemeanor child abuse.
 
Rep. Darren Jackson, D-Wake, wants Republican leaders to take a polygraph. He says he’ll pay for it.
Rep. Darren Jackson, D-Wake, wants Republican leaders to take a polygraph. He says he’ll pay for it.
 
He's late to the party, but former Vice President Joe Biden is all aboard the impeachment train, according to a new report.
He's late to the party, but former Vice President Joe Biden is all aboard the impeachment train, according to a new report.
 
American universities are in jeopardy of becoming no better than finishing schools reserved for the rich, Mitch Daniels told an audience at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
American universities are in jeopardy of becoming no better than finishing schools reserved for the rich, Mitch Daniels told an audience at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
 
Though the early critical buzz for the upcoming comic book movie "Joker" has been generally positive, controversy has been swirling over whether or not the film will inspire lone-wolf nutcases to enact homicidal killing sprees.
Though the early critical buzz for the upcoming comic book movie "Joker" has been generally positive, controversy has been swirling over whether or not the film will inspire lone-wolf nutcases to enact homicidal killing sprees.
 
The state insurance commissioner is calling for the head of Blue Cross N.C. to resign.
The state insurance commissioner is calling for the head of Blue Cross N.C. to resign.
 
I don’t think North Carolina should expand Medicaid under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
I don’t think North Carolina should expand Medicaid under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
 
Harry Smith has resigned as chairman of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.
Harry Smith has resigned as chairman of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.
 
More advanced societies tend to have more educated citizens, which is one reason why politicians of all stripes call for sending more students to college.
More advanced societies tend to have more educated citizens, which is one reason why politicians of all stripes call for sending more students to college.
 
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.
 
There’s no N.C. equivalent to the celebration surrounding national Constitution Day. Perhaps it’s a good idea to start one.
There’s no N.C. equivalent to the celebration surrounding national Constitution Day. Perhaps it’s a good idea to start one.
 
With the Democrats increasingly embracing a federal ban on "assault-style" rifles and a mandatory gun "buy-back" program, Connecticut-based gunmaker Colt announced this week that it is suspending its production of rifles for civilians, including AR-15s, the most popular gun in America.
With the Democrats increasingly embracing a federal ban on "assault-style" rifles and a mandatory gun "buy-back" program, Connecticut-based gunmaker Colt announced this week that it is suspending its production of rifles for civilians, including AR-15s, the most popular gun in America.
 
One doctor will succeed another in the N.C. House of Representatives.
 
Speaker "Stammer'n' Nancy" Pelosi is speaking now to a forum featuring the Liberal media, and she is now pushing for the President's Impeachment because of Mr Trump's privte discussion with the Ukrainian President.
Speaker "Stammer'n' Nancy" Pelosi is speaking now to a forum featuring the Liberal media, and she is now pushing for the President's Impeachment because of Mr Trump's privte discussion with the Ukrainian President.
 
Democrat presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke signaled he was open to the idea of banning all semi-automatic firearms on Thursday after he gave a speech in Colorado highlighting his gun confiscation plan.
Democrat presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke signaled he was open to the idea of banning all semi-automatic firearms on Thursday after he gave a speech in Colorado highlighting his gun confiscation plan.
 
Progressives and conservatives argue about economic policy all the time. At government’s current size and scope, would it better promote long-term growth to raise taxes and spend more or to lower taxes and spend less?
Progressives and conservatives argue about economic policy all the time. At government’s current size and scope, would it better promote long-term growth to raise taxes and spend more or to lower taxes and spend less?
 
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) has officially met the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) threshold to qualify for the upcoming Democratic presidential primary debate in October.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) has officially met the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) threshold to qualify for the upcoming Democratic presidential primary debate in October.
 
To bear the burden of expanding Medicaid, states rely on Uncle Sam to pick up 90% of the costs. So far, the federal government hasn’t failed.
To bear the burden of expanding Medicaid, states rely on Uncle Sam to pick up 90% of the costs. So far, the federal government hasn’t failed.
 
The University of North Carolina System wants to pay chancellors based on their quality of work.
The University of North Carolina System wants to pay chancellors based on their quality of work.
 
A leaked letter reveals that the United States is pushing fellow United Nations member states to join them in fighting "to protect the unborn."
A leaked letter reveals that the United States is pushing fellow United Nations member states to join them in fighting "to protect the unborn."
 
Jack Bagwell and Shelley White were tapped Friday, Sept. 20, to lead two N.C. community colleges.
 
One down. One to go. The House passed a new district map, and it’s on its way to the Senate.
One down. One to go. The House passed a new district map, and it’s on its way to the Senate.
 
In a major setback for California Democrats, a federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump campaign on Thursday regarding an attempt to keep the duly elected President of the United States off the state's 2020 primary ballot if he doesn't hand over five years of tax returns by November 26.
In a major setback for California Democrats, a federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump campaign on Thursday regarding an attempt to keep the duly elected President of the United States off the state's 2020 primary ballot if he doesn't hand over five years of tax returns by November 26.
 
The title of this piece pays homage to Karl Popper’s great work of political philosophy, The Open Society and Its Enemies.
The title of this piece pays homage to Karl Popper’s great work of political philosophy, The Open Society and Its Enemies.
 
Once again, a group of influential green groups and corporations are promoting a global climate strike.
Once again, a group of influential green groups and corporations are promoting a global climate strike.
 
Social justice activist and MSNBC host Al Sharpton testified on Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee as an "expert" witness on policing practices in the United States
Social justice activist and MSNBC host Al Sharpton testified on Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee as an "expert" witness on policing practices in the United States
 
I have good news. It's news so ridiculously underreported that a recent Civitas poll found that 44 percent of North Carolinians somehow believe the environment in North Carolina is less clean than it was 10 years ago.
I have good news. It's news so ridiculously underreported that a recent Civitas poll found that 44 percent of North Carolinians somehow believe the environment in North Carolina is less clean than it was 10 years ago.
 
The purchasing practices of all governments are always subject to controversy.
The purchasing practices of all governments are always subject to controversy.
 
Many people think of political debates solely in terms of left versus right. But some of the most interesting action today plays out within the competing camps dubbed “left” and “right.”
Many people think of political debates solely in terms of left versus right. But some of the most interesting action today plays out within the competing camps dubbed “left” and “right.”
 
Comedian Shane Gillis performed standup at a New York City club mere days after NBC's "Saturday Night Live" cut the newly-named cast member from the sketch show for past offensive jokes.
Comedian Shane Gillis performed standup at a New York City club mere days after NBC's "Saturday Night Live" cut the newly-named cast member from the sketch show for past offensive jokes.
 
The General Assembly’s new election maps, as they are now, would largely even the playing field for 2020, experts say.
The General Assembly’s new election maps, as they are now, would largely even the playing field for 2020, experts say.
 
Erik Root, an executive with the Roger Bacon Academy charter school management organization, raises doubts about the claim oft-repeated claims that public charter schools harm their district school competition.
Erik Root, an executive with the Roger Bacon Academy charter school management organization, raises doubts about the claim oft-repeated claims that public charter schools harm their district school competition.
 
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