Opinion
Month: July 2021
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Dr. Donald van der Vaart named to judicial post
RALEIGH – Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Dr. Donald van der Vaart as the new Chief Administrative Law Judge and Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). OAH is a quasi-judicial agency that provides administrative law […]
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Millennial Money: Should you take money advice from Reddit?
Should you take money advice from a stranger on the internet? In Reddit’s r/personalfinance channel, anonymous users exchange tips on buying homes, choosing insurance plans and managing very personal, nuanced money situations. (Think: “How do […]
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States hesitant to adopt digital COVID vaccine verification
Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery’s flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that’s not required at most […]
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Reimagined Harry Truman presidential library set to reopen
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — After nearly two years of renovations complicated by COVID-19 restrictions, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is ready to welcome visitors back with an updated focus on how Truman’s legacy […]
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Chris Paul leads Suns past Clippers 130-103, into NBA Finals
LOS ANGELES — Tears welled in Chris Paul’s eyes. A message in black ink on his shoes said it all: Can’t give up now. Not when, after 16 years, he will finally play for an […]
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Textile, environment advocates speak against NC energy bill
RALEIGH — North Carolina textile executives joined advocates for the environment and the poor on Monday to urge state legislators to reject a major energy bill pushed by House Republicans. The coalition held a news […]
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Chip Ganassi sells entire NASCAR team to Trackhouse Racing
CHARLOTTE — Chip Ganassi sold his NASCAR team to Justin Marks, owner of Trackhouse Racing, and declared Wednesday that he will pull out of the nation’s top stock car series at the end of this […]
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The $150 Upgrade: Design hacks for a great outdoor workspace
THE GOAL: Creating an outdoor space perfect for working from home or rocking your creative side hustle. THE ESTIMATED BUDGET: As little as $150. Millions of people found themselves working from home during the past […]
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President Biden taking bipartisan infrastructure deal on the road
WASHINGTON, D.C.— President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin on Tuesday, hoping to boost the bipartisan agreement that is held together […]