RALEIGH: More than 50 years ago, an impressive crystal chandelier was delivered in a nondescript box to the North Carolina Executive Mansion.
Published: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 @ 4:43 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Graham pledges at least $5 million of his own money, begins statewide TV campaign October 26
Published: Sunday, December 10th, 2023 @ 9:32 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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In the Pines, a John Locke Foundation-produced short film based on the 1898 insurrection that toppled Wilmington’s elected local government, recently won Best Film and two other awards at the Golden Hour Film Festival in Morganton.
Published: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 @ 7:30 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Cherie Berry, the longest-serving Labor Commissioner in North Carolina history, has endorsed Luke Farley, R-Wake, for her old job.
Published: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 @ 3:26 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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With net losses now eclipsing $5 billion since 2021
Published: Monday, October 9th, 2023 @ 9:39 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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Three years ago this week, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a litany of bills passed by the state legislature that would’ve allowed some small businesses to reopen and communities to gather for fireworks during the COIVD pandemic’s government-imposed shutdowns.
Published: Monday, September 25th, 2023 @ 3:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Two N.C. State University civil engineering students, Wyat Hamilton and Adam Fleischer, gave a Flag Day virtual presentation on Wednesday to unveil proposed new state flag designs.
Published: Monday, August 7th, 2023 @ 8:49 am
By: Carolina Journal
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QAR lab partners with Waccamaw Siouan Tribe to conserve 930-year-old canoe
Published: Saturday, August 5th, 2023 @ 2:49 am
By: ECU News Services
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A new short film just released to the public depicts a particularly dark part of North Carolina’s extraordinary history. In 1898, the only successful coup d’état in American history took place in the Tar Heel state.
Published: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 @ 11:12 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The difference between Republican governance and Democrat tax and spend
Published: Monday, May 15th, 2023 @ 8:09 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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On Wednesday morning, Republican leaders announced that Rep. Tricia Cotham, a longtime Democrat from Mecklenburg County, is joining the North Carolina Republican Party.
Published: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 @ 2:17 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina’s state motto offers a great guide to policymakers
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2023 @ 1:42 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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At an event Thursday, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper declined to endorse Josh Stein, N.C.’s current attorney general who launched his candidacy for governor earlier this week.
Published: Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ 1:09 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Lt. Governor Robinson has appointed Mr. Stephen Gay pursuant to N.C. General Statute section 115C-218(b)(2)(e), to serve as his Designee to the Charter School Advisory Board, effective immediately.
Published: Monday, January 9th, 2023 @ 2:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The "Old North State" celebrates its 233rd Birthday.
Published: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 @ 8:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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NC House Speaker Tim Moore will serve a historic fifth term as speaker when the long session convenes in January.
Published: Friday, December 16th, 2022 @ 5:46 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle State Policy Bootcamp and Showcase emphasizes the importance of electric vehicles across the state
Published: Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 @ 10:40 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Political experts say that Republicans don't necessarily need a supermajority in both chambers to override Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes next year. A handful of moderate Democrats could be convinced to break ranks and side with the GOP.
Published: Monday, November 14th, 2022 @ 7:54 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October 24 as Diwali. Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists across the world.
Published: Saturday, October 29th, 2022 @ 8:11 am
By: Governor's Office
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The John Locke Foundation, a free market think tank in Raleigh, has recently wrapped production of its first film: a short titled ‘In the Pines.’ We sat down with Locke’s creative director, Greg de Deugd, who also produced the film.
Published: Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 @ 10:06 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Former US Rep. Charles Taylor, one of the longest-serving Congressmen in Western North Carolina history, today announced his endorsement of State Senator Chuck Edwards.
Published: Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 @ 11:59 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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I am proud to announce the release of American Birthright, model social studies developed by some of the nation’s top historians and scholars to teach America’s foundational history of liberty.
Published: Friday, July 15th, 2022 @ 12:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Tomorrow will mark 75 years since the first race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 1947, and on the eve of that historic day, Governor Roy Cooper visited the speedway to highlight the significant investments it will receive for repairs.
Published: Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 @ 11:08 am
By: Governor's Office
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“Nullification” is the doctrine, articulated best by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison (our two greatest Founding Fathers) which essentially holds that that the federal government is a creature of the states
Published: Friday, February 18th, 2022 @ 6:12 pm
By: Diane Rufino
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. will be stepping down from the agency after 5 years of service to the state.
Published: Sunday, December 5th, 2021 @ 3:58 am
By: Governor's Office
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One day after Carolina Journal first broke the news, North Carolina’s westernmost member of the U.S. House, Congressman Madison Cawthorn, confirmed via video in a tweet he will run in a different congressional district than the one he currently represents.
Published: Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 @ 5:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Interest groups have already filed lawsuits to block approval of new redistricting maps for North Carolina. The maps are still in development with several legislative map proposals having been presented to the public in recent hearings.
Published: Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 @ 10:02 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Should Democrats on the State Supreme Court make the highly partisan and controversial move of forcing two Republican State Supreme Court Justices off a critical case to decide the fate of voter-approved state constitutional amendments requiring voter ID and lowering the maximum income tax rate.
Published: Thursday, November 18th, 2021 @ 8:37 am
By: Carolina Journal
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About this time in the legislative session - when the session runs interminably long and little is happening - the press corps, lobbyists, legislative staffers and even some lawmakers start a pool to predict how long the session might last before adjournment.
Published: Saturday, October 30th, 2021 @ 2:22 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, was joined by House budget chairs Monday, Aug. 9, for a news conference outlining the chamber’s biennial proposal.
Published: Monday, August 16th, 2021 @ 3:53 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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