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North Carolina life insurance customers may pay higher premiums unless the Cooper administration reverses course on renewable-energy tax credits.
North Carolina life insurance customers may pay higher premiums unless the Cooper administration reverses course on renewable-energy tax credits.
 
The era of the four-year bachelor’s degree is over; today, only top students graduate within the traditional college timeline.
The era of the four-year bachelor’s degree is over; today, only top students graduate within the traditional college timeline.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper announced late Friday, Aug. 23, that he vetoed Senate Bill 438, the Excellent Public School Act of 2019.
Gov. Roy Cooper announced late Friday, Aug. 23, that he vetoed Senate Bill 438, the Excellent Public School Act of 2019.
 
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.
 
A three-judge N.C. Superior Court panel has tossed out North Carolina’s election maps for state House and Senate districts. The court has ordered state lawmakers to draw new maps in two weeks.
A three-judge N.C. Superior Court panel has tossed out North Carolina’s election maps for state House and Senate districts. The court has ordered state lawmakers to draw new maps in two weeks.
 
High-speed broadband Internet service is no longer a luxury.
High-speed broadband Internet service is no longer a luxury.
 
Jussie Smollett's PR team is now claiming that "every iota" of the disgraced actor's story about being a victim of a hate crime at the hands of MAGA Trump supporters is true despite overwhelming evidence alleging the contrary.
Jussie Smollett's PR team is now claiming that "every iota" of the disgraced actor's story about being a victim of a hate crime at the hands of MAGA Trump supporters is true despite overwhelming evidence alleging the contrary.
 
The Republican-led N.C. General Assembly must draw new state House and Senate district maps, a court has ruled.
The Republican-led N.C. General Assembly must draw new state House and Senate district maps, a court has ruled.
 
UNC Hospitals is one step closer to regaining its clean reputation, but concerns remain.
UNC Hospitals is one step closer to regaining its clean reputation, but concerns remain.
 
For a lot of students in the University of North Carolina system, North Carolina is the place they call home well before they begin college.
For a lot of students in the University of North Carolina system, North Carolina is the place they call home well before they begin college.
 
Walter Harris, chairman of the Chatham County Alcoholic Beverage Control board, told WUNC’s Frank Stasio he’s been told North Carolina is among the country’s best at selling hard liquor.
Walter Harris, chairman of the Chatham County Alcoholic Beverage Control board, told WUNC’s Frank Stasio he’s been told North Carolina is among the country’s best at selling hard liquor.
 
Newly released school performance grades show reading scores have remained stagnant despite millions spent on reading interventions.
Newly released school performance grades show reading scores have remained stagnant despite millions spent on reading interventions.
 
Some N.C. lawmakers are thinking about ways to deal with foster children whose birth parents are struggling with substance abuse.
Some N.C. lawmakers are thinking about ways to deal with foster children whose birth parents are struggling with substance abuse.
 
Americans used to relish good debates. The debates between Senator Stephen Douglas and his challenger Abraham Lincoln in 1858 were transcribed and widely read.
Americans used to relish good debates. The debates between Senator Stephen Douglas and his challenger Abraham Lincoln in 1858 were transcribed and widely read.
 
When State Treasurer Dale Folwell took office in early 2017, he found North Carolina’s State Health Plan to be in even worse shape than he originally thought.
When State Treasurer Dale Folwell took office in early 2017, he found North Carolina’s State Health Plan to be in even worse shape than he originally thought.
 
People who analyze and write about higher education generally fall into two camps...
People who analyze and write about higher education generally fall into two camps...
 
Certificate of need reform was one of the bills sacrificed as scrap material for the piecemeal budget.
Certificate of need reform was one of the bills sacrificed as scrap material for the piecemeal budget.
 
Most North Carolinians think it is reasonable for voters to show identification before casting a ballot.
Most North Carolinians think it is reasonable for voters to show identification before casting a ballot.
 
Since 2015, Jonesboro, Georgia, residents and those in the surrounding areas had been terrorized by a series of rapes.
Since 2015, Jonesboro, Georgia, residents and those in the surrounding areas had been terrorized by a series of rapes.
 
The latest ratings of highway systems are out — and for North Carolina, the news is mixed. In general cost-effectiveness, our state’s roads and bridges rank a bit better than average.
The latest ratings of highway systems are out — and for North Carolina, the news is mixed. In general cost-effectiveness, our state’s roads and bridges rank a bit better than average.
 
Hurricane Dorian, which was upgraded over the weekend to a Category 5, hit the Bahamas with record sustained wind speeds of 185 MPH on Sunday.
Hurricane Dorian, which was upgraded over the weekend to a Category 5, hit the Bahamas with record sustained wind speeds of 185 MPH on Sunday.
 
Free speech is gaining ground across the University of North Carolina System, but a few schools have miles to go, a new report shows.
Free speech is gaining ground across the University of North Carolina System, but a few schools have miles to go, a new report shows.
 
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.
 
Distance education has expanded greatly thanks to the internet, making higher education accessible to non-traditional students.
Distance education has expanded greatly thanks to the internet, making higher education accessible to non-traditional students.
 
This summer, a Canadian grocery store took the war on plastic bags to the next level.
This summer, a Canadian grocery store took the war on plastic bags to the next level.
 
Advanced-practice nurses, federal officials say regulation limits access to health care and increases costs
Advanced-practice nurses, federal officials say regulation limits access to health care and increases costs
 
Jones County residents are still feeling the effects of recent hurricanes. At least one of the county’s three towns remains flooded, and two of its six schools were condemned.
Jones County residents are still feeling the effects of recent hurricanes. At least one of the county’s three towns remains flooded, and two of its six schools were condemned.
 
The Joint Commission made its report on UNC Hospitals public Wednesday, Aug. 28, citing a laundry list of 44 performance issues that cost UNC its clean status of accreditation.
The Joint Commission made its report on UNC Hospitals public Wednesday, Aug. 28, citing a laundry list of 44 performance issues that cost UNC its clean status of accreditation.
 
Last year, the Martin Center released its first report on the state of free speech and institutional neutrality in the UNC system. The report serves two main purposes.
Last year, the Martin Center released its first report on the state of free speech and institutional neutrality in the UNC system. The report serves two main purposes.
 
The North Carolina Education Lottery has seen many changes since its scandal-soaked enactment in 2005: lots of new games, Mega Millions, even a new headquarters.
The North Carolina Education Lottery has seen many changes since its scandal-soaked enactment in 2005: lots of new games, Mega Millions, even a new headquarters.
 
Do you believe that your government is fair and balanced in application? It is not.
Do you believe that your government is fair and balanced in application? It is not.
 
On Saturday, a shooter took the lives of at least five people and injured more than 15 others near and in the city of Odessa, Texas.
On Saturday, a shooter took the lives of at least five people and injured more than 15 others near and in the city of Odessa, Texas.
 
Session Law 2019-198: Criminal Law Reform became law this month. It marks an important step forward for criminal law reform.
Session Law 2019-198: Criminal Law Reform became law this month. It marks an important step forward for criminal law reform.
 
Any pathetic American who would defend James Comey, at this sorry point, has no intellectual worth, and should be shunned as a dishonest person.
Any pathetic American who would defend James Comey, at this sorry point, has no intellectual worth, and should be shunned as a dishonest person.
 
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