I loved when the fair came to town. Rides, good food, exhibits, not to mention the “hoochie koochie” show.
Published: Saturday, September 16th, 2023 @ 3:48 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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For more than two centuries Americans have believed that our way of governing was best. Instead of having an autocrat or small group ruling us, we have held to the principle of majority rule. And it has served us well.
Published: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 @ 6:23 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Thanksgiving is a perfectly American holiday. Nothing religious. No victory celebration. Just a time for Americans to gather at the feast, whatever that means.
Published: Monday, November 21st, 2022 @ 7:48 am
By: Lib Campbell
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Omicron is spreading faster than Kudzu, especially among our children.
Published: Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 @ 3:02 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Making progress on the establishment of two new schools, an enrollment of 30,000 students and the largest fundraising campaign in school history are among East Carolina University's priorities for this academic year, according to Chancellor Steve Ballard.
Published: Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 @ 12:53 pm
By: ECU News Services
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We've heard from a lot of people saying they might just not vote in November - thanks to some sorry choices on the ballot for the US Senate, Congress, and other offices.
Published: Thursday, July 17th, 2014 @ 1:43 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Senate budget negotiators will meet Wednesday morning in a public "conference committee" meeting to start ironing out differences between three fiscal plans: one proposed by Gov. Pat McCrory and two passed by each legislative chamber. The question is whether House conferees will take part.
Published: Friday, July 4th, 2014 @ 12:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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As tired as I was last night, this morning could well be called a resurrection! It feels great to be alive and have a purpose other than filling a chair or bed in a nursing home!
Published: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 @ 12:44 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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Every few years, The College Board releases a report entitled Education Pays: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society. It had not done so since 2010, until the latest version. These reports have a perfectly consistent message, namely that college education is all good. It...
Published: Tuesday, December 17th, 2013 @ 1:48 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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Iredell County commissioners unanimously found wanting a proposal to build a $452 million, 25-mile commuter rail line from the center of Charlotte through Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson, to a termination point near Mooresville.
Published: Friday, March 23rd, 2012 @ 2:59 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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