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Eastman, new face in GOP Senate primary, takes debate stage

When Marjorie Eastman took the debate stage Saturday during the John Locke Foundation’s Carolina Liberty Conference, she joined two experienced Republican leaders, former Gov. Pat McCrory and former Greensboro-area U.S. Rep. Mark Walker. They are frequent debaters with years of prominence in Republican policy and politics. Eastman was the fresh face, new to the party...

Ukraine invasion claims voter attention

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a tragedy, an outrage, and a wake-up call about the continued threat to liberty and order posed by dictators pursuing 19th-century aims with 21st-century arms.

Earls’ disturbing comments help make case for income tax cap

A state Supreme Court justice argues for lawmakers' unlimited ability to take your income.

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The tale of Crooked-Neck John

It didn’t take long for the neighbors to learn two things about John Kincaid. First, he was a fierce critic of British policy towards the American colonies — a “strong old-line Whig,” one said. And second, Kincaid was a stubborn man.