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A primer on religious expression in NC public schools

With traditional calendar school districts getting underway in late August across North Carolina, many parents might be wondering about what is and isn’t permissible for religious expression in public school classrooms. The issue has been in the news again this week due to calls from GOP superintendent of public instruction candidate Michele Morrow to begin...

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‘God spared Trump’s life,’ prominent NC speakers declare at RNC

Asked if he intends to campaign with Trump in the coming months, Graham told the Carolina Journal that his work is spiritual—not political. He said he's an independent who believes it's important to encourage believers to be involved in the political process and stand for Biblical principles and values.

Brianna Kraemer
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NC’s new statue in US Capitol honors Rev. Billy Graham

The late Reverend William Franklin “Billy” Graham, Jr. was honored at the US Capitol on Thursday with a new statue recognizing his lasting legacy of serving Christ and providing a message of hope to millions.  Known as America’s pastor, Rev. Graham spread his faith and the gospel while embodying authenticity and humility. From Charlotte, North...

Brianna Kraemer
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Released documents show how Aetna won SHP contract

The North Carolina State Health Plan and State Treasurer Dale Folwell released documents from the Plan’s Request for Proposal process to change its third-party administrator from North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield to Aetna at a media event Tuesday.

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Walker, wife explain decision to wait on Senate or House run

Former N.C. congressman Mark Walker and his wife have released a new video explaining why they’re waiting to decide between running for the U.S. Senate or U.S. House in 2022. “During the holidays, we will review all the options for both the Senate and House and seek the most effective path that allows us to...

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Virginia’s Sears and N.C.’s Robinson share the American dream

Social media is buzzing about Virginia’s Republican Lt. Gov.-elect Winsome Sears. Her story bears a striking resemblance to North Carolina’s Republican N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Sears became the first woman and woman of color to be elected to that office in the state’s history on Tuesday, Nov. 2.  She beat Democrat Delegate Hala S....

Theresa Opeka
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Chief justice says North Carolina has mandate to open the courts

Moments after the N.C. State Supreme Court held its formal ceremonial investiture for all newly elected members, Republicans signaled that the extended closures of North Carolina’s judicial branch ordered by former Democrat Chief Justice Cherie Beasley due to COVID-19 can’t continue under the state constitution. Quoting directly from Article 1 Section 18, constitution’s open court...

Dallas Woodhouse
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Wake County nixes ‘drive-through’ Easter service for Raleigh church

Things at Plymouth Church in Raleigh are mostly quiet. The church’s administrative assistant still comes in, but just once a week. Dr. Chris Partin, Plymouth’s pastor, can’t visit members of his church family in hospitals or rest homes. Opportunities to fellowship, a crucial aspect of faith and worship, no longer happen, at least not in...

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