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N.C. Teachers are Getting Political
The May 16 teacher gathering in Raleigh is inspired by teacher demonstrations in other states and is energized by the desire of public school advocacy… -
Despite Surplus, Spending Restraint is Still Required
On most days and most roads, most drivers treat posted speed limits as the recommended speed. A person driving at the speed limit can be… -
Being an Expert on Trading Stocks Doesn’t Make You an Expert on Trade
“If you look at the U.S. current account balance…we are ceding about $450 billion of our wealth to mostly Southeast Asia and a little bit…
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Salisbury’s Municipal Broadband Woes Were Predictable
On May 8, Salisbury voters overwhelmingly agreed on a resolution to lease the city’s Fibrant broadband system to a private company. The move to lease… -
Continuing on the Road to Freedom
Grounded in Freedom and the North Carolina Constitution North Carolina’s road to freedom began long ago. John Locke, the 17th-century English philosopher, started the journey… -
More States End Film Incentives While North Carolina Triples Down
In 1992, Louisiana became the first state in the nation to offer incentives for film productions. At first, few states bothered to adopt similar giveaways.
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May 28, 2018
No Shaftesbury Society on Memorial Day
To commemorate Memorial Day, Shaftesbury Society will not meet on Monday, May 28 Please join us on Monday, June 4…
