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John Hood: Trump shooting should shock the conscience
Enough. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, a despicable and indefensible act that came within a whisker of success, should shock the conscience of a seething nation. It should prompt sober reflection, deep introspection, and prayer. The right people are saying the right things. “There’s no place for this kind of violence in America,” said President Joe Biden, urging us to “unite as one nation to condemn it.” U.S. Sen....
NC Secretary of State Marshall talks business with biz owners
North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall said the surprising amount of unexpected growth in new businesses over the last four years has ushered in what is now referred to as the “new era of entrepreneurship.” Marshall was addressing several local small businesses owners during a roundtable discussion at College of The Albemarle, Monday. The business owners discussed with Marshall the circumstances that led to them creating their own...
Star Parker: Court delivers correct decision on homelessness
Homelessness, unfortunately, has become a persistent and growing problem in the United States. The Supreme Court, in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, just dealt with one big issue associated with this problem — the ability of cities to prohibit camping on public property. Per the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, the answer has been that the municipality can prohibit such activity. Violators are subject to fines and jail time. ...
Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his Republican running mate
Donald Trump says Ohio Sen. JD Vance will be his vice presidential pick. He said on his Truth Social Network that, “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio.” The Republican National Convention kicked off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Wisconsin amid the tumult that follows a Saturday assassination attempt on Trump as he prepares to become the GOP’s official nominee.
The Secret Service is investigating how a gunman who shot and injured Trump was able to get so close
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating how a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle was able to get close enough to shoot and injure former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania, a monumental failure of one the agency’s core duties. The gunman, who was killed by Secret Service personnel, fired multiple shots at the stage from an “elevated position outside of the rally venue,” the agency said. ...
Gardner column: Want teachers paid like QBs? Fill more seats
Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback of the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, will earn $50 million this season as part of his 10-year, $500 million deal with the club. The average North Carolina teacher will earn $56,000 for a season that begins in early August, too, and runs through next June. These 1,000-1 differences in pay are hugely unequal. But are they unfair? ...
Letter: Dems only believe in the Constitution when it's interpreted to favor them
I'm never amazed at actions and opinions of the Democratic Party. In no way is the party democratic. They demand the government to operate their way 100% of the time. Number one, President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats are critical of our U.S. Supreme Court. As long as the court's decisions leaned their way, there was no problem. It's not that way now, thank God. Former President Donald Trump...
Phoebe Jollay-Castelblanco: Narcan a simple investment to save lives
Imagine you could spend $45 to save someone’s life. On a good market day, that’s the same you would pay to fill up your sedan’s gas tank. It’s less than a quarter of what a family of four spends on groceries per week. The average American spends about 22 times that much on the Christmas holiday every year. So, would you sacrifice the $45 for a stranger’s life? I believe...
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