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If passed, North Carolina’s hotly contested hemp law will probably end up in court, says the state legislator leading efforts to ban the plant’s smokable flower.
If passed, North Carolina’s hotly contested hemp law will probably end up in court, says the state legislator leading efforts to ban the plant’s smokable flower.
 
North Carolina scores better than the average state when it comes to policies that promote freedom. Taking aim at cronyism might produce even better marks.
North Carolina scores better than the average state when it comes to policies that promote freedom. Taking aim at cronyism might produce even better marks.
 
More money and iPads are coming to K-3 classrooms to bolster literacy instruction, but critics question the methods used to improve reading scores.
More money and iPads are coming to K-3 classrooms to bolster literacy instruction, but critics question the methods used to improve reading scores.
 
We cannot deny that the Democrats and those on the left are engaging in some terribly troubling and questionable conduct.
We cannot deny that the Democrats and those on the left are engaging in some terribly troubling and questionable conduct.
 
New York Police Department officer Daniel Pantaleo has been fired, five years after he was filmed putting his arms around Eric Garner’s neck while trying to arrest him for allegedly selling loose cigarettes.
New York Police Department officer Daniel Pantaleo has been fired, five years after he was filmed putting his arms around Eric Garner’s neck while trying to arrest him for allegedly selling loose cigarettes.
 
Because Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly have remained deadlocked for weeks over passage of a new state budget, you might think nothing much of consequence is happening in Raleigh.
Because Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly have remained deadlocked for weeks over passage of a new state budget, you might think nothing much of consequence is happening in Raleigh.
 
On Monday, Attorney General, William Barr, announced the reassignment of Hugh Hurwitz, the acting director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On Monday, Attorney General, William Barr, announced the reassignment of Hugh Hurwitz, the acting director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
 
Uninsured small businesses in North Carolina could find another avenue toward getting health care via a bill on Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.
Uninsured small businesses in North Carolina could find another avenue toward getting health care via a bill on Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.
 
Actress Leah Remini, the prominent defector and whistleblower of Scientology, says she will not be able to "heal" of her wounds related to the church's alleged abuse of her and others until the organization has its tax-exempt status revoked by the U.S. government.
Actress Leah Remini, the prominent defector and whistleblower of Scientology, says she will not be able to "heal" of her wounds related to the church's alleged abuse of her and others until the organization has its tax-exempt status revoked by the U.S. government.
 
A nonprofit that employs the blind says it’s illegally losing its contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs to a business that subcontracts the work to a non-veteran-owned, large business.
A nonprofit that employs the blind says it’s illegally losing its contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs to a business that subcontracts the work to a non-veteran-owned, large business.
 
It has begun. Or, probably more accurately, a local and statewide crusade to prevent privatization of North Carolina’s liquor business is intensifying.
It has begun. Or, probably more accurately, a local and statewide crusade to prevent privatization of North Carolina’s liquor business is intensifying.
 
The state budget impasse won’t affect recent college-bound graduates of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
The state budget impasse won’t affect recent college-bound graduates of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
 
This is a modern day re-telling of the familiar Bible story of David and Goliath.
This is a modern day re-telling of the familiar Bible story of David and Goliath.
 
An in-depth investigation into sexual abuse allegations at the Boys & Girls Club of America identified more than 250 victims "who say they were sexually abused as children at the hands of employees, volunteers and other members,"
An in-depth investigation into sexual abuse allegations at the Boys & Girls Club of America identified more than 250 victims "who say they were sexually abused as children at the hands of employees, volunteers and other members,"
 
TeachNC officially launched during an Education Cabinet meeting attended by myriad state and education officials.
TeachNC officially launched during an Education Cabinet meeting attended by myriad state and education officials.
 
We tend to think of U.S. Supreme Court justices as ideological, their views and actions mapping neatly onto the conventional liberal-to-conservative continuum of American politics.
We tend to think of U.S. Supreme Court justices as ideological, their views and actions mapping neatly onto the conventional liberal-to-conservative continuum of American politics.
 
The 57-year-old man from Aventura, Florida, who sent homemade pipe bombs to prominent Democrats prior to the 2018 midterm election, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday.
The 57-year-old man from Aventura, Florida, who sent homemade pipe bombs to prominent Democrats prior to the 2018 midterm election, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday.
 
The political temptation to protect “domestic” industries from “foreign” competition is strong, persistent, and understandable.
The political temptation to protect “domestic” industries from “foreign” competition is strong, persistent, and understandable.
 
In the midst of a whirlwind trade war, U.S. and Chinese officials are talking once again.
In the midst of a whirlwind trade war, U.S. and Chinese officials are talking once again.
 
While students, their families, and the American public should be concerned by the fact that there is intense progressive homogeneity among administrators, there are a few areas of the nation where there is more balance.
While students, their families, and the American public should be concerned by the fact that there is intense progressive homogeneity among administrators, there are a few areas of the nation where there is more balance.
 
As Medicaid expansion continues to hold Gov. Roy Cooper and the General Assembly in gridlock, a growing number of North Carolinians say they’d oppose expanding the health-insurance entitlement.
As Medicaid expansion continues to hold Gov. Roy Cooper and the General Assembly in gridlock, a growing number of North Carolinians say they’d oppose expanding the health-insurance entitlement.
 
Today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted an alarming 800 points, which is 3.03% of its total value.
Today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted an alarming 800 points, which is 3.03% of its total value.
 
The future of smokable hemp in North Carolina remains unsettled, nearly a month after lawmakers last took it up.
The future of smokable hemp in North Carolina remains unsettled, nearly a month after lawmakers last took it up.
 
Would you pay for the experience of interviewing for a job that doesn’t exist? It appears some may, and such an experience can be yours for about $4,600.
Would you pay for the experience of interviewing for a job that doesn’t exist? It appears some may, and such an experience can be yours for about $4,600.
 
The former Deputy Sheriff Dominic Franks complaints about the Beaufort County Sheriff's Department have been out there for almost three years.
The former Deputy Sheriff Dominic Franks complaints about the Beaufort County Sheriff's Department have been out there for almost three years.
 
A state law that’s supposed to promote N.C. health care could block Wake County residents from accessing superior medical technology.
A state law that’s supposed to promote N.C. health care could block Wake County residents from accessing superior medical technology.
 
Cooper on Monday, Aug. 12, signed an Executive Directive aimed at improving gun safety and preventing gun-related suicides in North Carolina.
Cooper on Monday, Aug. 12, signed an Executive Directive aimed at improving gun safety and preventing gun-related suicides in North Carolina.
 
On Tuesday, Senator Ben Sasse (R-NB) wrote a letter to Attorney General William Barr demanding that the Department of Justice rip up Jeffrey Epstein’s 2008 non-prosecution, non-investigation agreement so that co-conspirators could be brought to justice.
On Tuesday, Senator Ben Sasse (R-NB) wrote a letter to Attorney General William Barr demanding that the Department of Justice rip up Jeffrey Epstein’s 2008 non-prosecution, non-investigation agreement so that co-conspirators could be brought to justice.
 
State employees are no longer in immediate danger of paying out-of-network costs for their health care, but they may confront higher premiums and higher taxes later.
State employees are no longer in immediate danger of paying out-of-network costs for their health care, but they may confront higher premiums and higher taxes later.
 
"Early college" is an increasingly popular program that allows students to earn college credit in high school.
"Early college" is an increasingly popular program that allows students to earn college credit in high school.
 
Duke Energy touts the fact that its total carbon emissions are down 31 percent from their peak in 2005. It hopes to reach a cumulative 40 percent reduction by 2030.
Duke Energy touts the fact that its total carbon emissions are down 31 percent from their peak in 2005. It hopes to reach a cumulative 40 percent reduction by 2030.
 
On Tuesday, only hours before laws requiring abortion restrictions were to be implemented, a federal judge in Arkansas issued a preliminary injunction that blocked them.
On Tuesday, only hours before laws requiring abortion restrictions were to be implemented, a federal judge in Arkansas issued a preliminary injunction that blocked them.
 
North Carolina’s failure to pass a budget could affect a state-mandated financial literacy course requirement for all public high schools.
North Carolina’s failure to pass a budget could affect a state-mandated financial literacy course requirement for all public high schools.
 
Marty Sampson, a songwriter for the popular Evangelical Christian band Hillsong United, has announced he is "genuinely losing" his faith.
Marty Sampson, a songwriter for the popular Evangelical Christian band Hillsong United, has announced he is "genuinely losing" his faith.
 
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