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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 ruling by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver could have ramifications beyond Colorado, political experts say.
A ruling by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver could have ramifications beyond Colorado, political experts say.
 
A top Hollywood executive met a woman on a "sugar daddy" dating website and threatened to tell her family and her employer that she had accepted money for sex if she did not continue to have sex with him after she tried to break off the relationship, a police affidavit says.
A top Hollywood executive met a woman on a "sugar daddy" dating website and threatened to tell her family and her employer that she had accepted money for sex if she did not continue to have sex with him after she tried to break off the relationship, a police affidavit says.
 
A Chicago judge appointed a special prosecutor on Friday morning to lead the investigation into the handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
A Chicago judge appointed a special prosecutor on Friday morning to lead the investigation into the handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
 
UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill is on probation after the system received preliminary denial of its accreditation.
UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill is on probation after the system received preliminary denial of its accreditation.
 
North Carolina taxpayers could get a check from the state by late November.
 
Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, has resurrected a loan program aimed at saving rural hospitals from financial ruin.
Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, has resurrected a loan program aimed at saving rural hospitals from financial ruin.
 
A retired administrator at California State University, Fullerton was found stabbed to death Monday morning in a parking lot on campus, prompting a homicide investigation by police.
A retired administrator at California State University, Fullerton was found stabbed to death Monday morning in a parking lot on campus, prompting a homicide investigation by police.
 
People in the education policy and funding worlds don’t like Sandra Stotsky. For years she has been a robust critic of too many things educators, ed school professors, school administrators, and philanthropists have hailed and implemented.
People in the education policy and funding worlds don’t like Sandra Stotsky. For years she has been a robust critic of too many things educators, ed school professors, school administrators, and philanthropists have hailed and implemented.
 
It is a pleasure to write about good news and what appears to be an improving jail situation. Two events are going to help a lot.
It is a pleasure to write about good news and what appears to be an improving jail situation. Two events are going to help a lot.
 
Try as they might, the General Assembly has had a hard time garnering the needed votes from the Democratic caucus to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto.
Try as they might, the General Assembly has had a hard time garnering the needed votes from the Democratic caucus to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto.
 
An Australian couple who fed their toddler a strict vegan diet that resulted in the child becoming so malnourished that she had no teeth will avoid jail time after a judge ruled that imprisoning them would deprive their children of an “important bond.”
An Australian couple who fed their toddler a strict vegan diet that resulted in the child becoming so malnourished that she had no teeth will avoid jail time after a judge ruled that imprisoning them would deprive their children of an “important bond.”
 
During the first few weeks of every new school year, the mainstream media and public–school advocacy organizations proclaim North Carolina has a severe teacher shortage.
During the first few weeks of every new school year, the mainstream media and public–school advocacy organizations proclaim North Carolina has a severe teacher shortage.
 
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.
 
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love history and how much time I spend reading and researching historical events.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love history and how much time I spend reading and researching historical events.
 
Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper declared Wednesday night that he is running for U.S. Senate against Cory Gardner (R-CO), who has long been seen as the most vulnerable Republican Senator in the 2020 election.
Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper declared Wednesday night that he is running for U.S. Senate against Cory Gardner (R-CO), who has long been seen as the most vulnerable Republican Senator in the 2020 election.
 
State Superintendent Mark Johnson is challenging a temporary stay against implementing Istation, the state’s new reading diagnostic tool.
State Superintendent Mark Johnson is challenging a temporary stay against implementing Istation, the state’s new reading diagnostic tool.
 
Only four House Democrats refused to sign a letter pledging to uphold Gov. Roy Cooper's budget veto.
Only four House Democrats refused to sign a letter pledging to uphold Gov. Roy Cooper's budget veto.
 
If you live in Beaufort County or any other northeastern North Carolina County about 95 percent of you are paying more for flood insurance that your should.
If you live in Beaufort County or any other northeastern North Carolina County about 95 percent of you are paying more for flood insurance that your should.
 
North Carolina’s farm bill has passed the House, but it now may be frozen in the Senate.
North Carolina’s farm bill has passed the House, but it now may be frozen in the Senate.
 
As the Obamacare individual marketplace bleeds unsubsidized enrollees, Blue Cross N.C. is looking to reverse a surge of earlier premium increases.
As the Obamacare individual marketplace bleeds unsubsidized enrollees, Blue Cross N.C. is looking to reverse a surge of earlier premium increases.
 
Five years after the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, began, the city is not doing enough to protect the health of residents, in violation of federal law.
Five years after the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, began, the city is not doing enough to protect the health of residents, in violation of federal law.
 
On Tuesday, the first day of school at Clark Atlanta University, one of a group of historically black colleges, a male shooter fired into a group of roughly 200 students, wounding four female students who attended either Clark Atlanta or nearby Spelman College.
On Tuesday, the first day of school at Clark Atlanta University, one of a group of historically black colleges, a male shooter fired into a group of roughly 200 students, wounding four female students who attended either Clark Atlanta or nearby Spelman College.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper issued the 33rd veto of his administration when he rejected a bill requiring N.C. sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration officials before they release inmates held in local jails.
Gov. Roy Cooper issued the 33rd veto of his administration when he rejected a bill requiring N.C. sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration officials before they release inmates held in local jails.
 
The dominance of registered Democrats to Republicans in academia is becoming more and more apparent.
The dominance of registered Democrats to Republicans in academia is becoming more and more apparent.
 
As most N.C. public schools prepared to open a new academic year, teachers have temporarily lost access to a key diagnostic tool to evaluate students’ reading skills.
As most N.C. public schools prepared to open a new academic year, teachers have temporarily lost access to a key diagnostic tool to evaluate students’ reading skills.
 
If you come to the end of the year and you’ve got surplus money in the bank what do you do?
If you come to the end of the year and you’ve got surplus money in the bank what do you do?
 
In the context of American politics, North Carolina is a middle state — which is not the same thing as saying North Carolinians are especially moderate.
In the context of American politics, North Carolina is a middle state — which is not the same thing as saying North Carolinians are especially moderate.
 
The N.C. House voted Tuesday, Aug. 20 to concur with House Bill 554, which drew pushback from industry groups over a provision making it easier for some to obtain a funeral director’s license.
The N.C. House voted Tuesday, Aug. 20 to concur with House Bill 554, which drew pushback from industry groups over a provision making it easier for some to obtain a funeral director’s license.
 
Two months ago, Britain detained an oil tanker in Gibraltar that was suspected of violating European Union sanctions.
Two months ago, Britain detained an oil tanker in Gibraltar that was suspected of violating European Union sanctions.
 
It is easier to raise strong children than to repair broken men and women. And it's a whole lot less expensive on society and on our pocketbooks as well.
It is easier to raise strong children than to repair broken men and women. And it's a whole lot less expensive on society and on our pocketbooks as well.
 
Tax credits claimed by clients of Dan McCready’s solar investment company may be jeopardized by Gov. Roy Cooper’s Department of Revenue.
Tax credits claimed by clients of Dan McCready’s solar investment company may be jeopardized by Gov. Roy Cooper’s Department of Revenue.
 
Certificate of Need reform could join the other health-care issues that are ensnared in the fight over the budget veto override and Medicaid expansion.
Certificate of Need reform could join the other health-care issues that are ensnared in the fight over the budget veto override and Medicaid expansion.
 
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