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Correcting COVID-19 Myths

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By Dr. Joynicole Martinez Staff Writer With the thousands of articles being written and shared across the internet regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus, it seems almost pointless to write another one. But, while there’s some great information circulating there’s also false, illogical and dangerous nonsense being reshared at a rapid rate.  We must stop these ridiculous posts, they put human lives at risk.  No, coronaviruses don’t live in your throat
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The Robot Mentality Of The Black Vote

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By Summer Sims, Staff Writer Approximately three weeks away, the North Carolina 2020 election primary, and what will be different this election season? Some will respond, “Too many candidates are vying for president in the Democratic Party primary”. Others may say, “I haven’t selected a candidate at this point”. And what might be the response from African-American voters in North Carolina?  Historical patterns demonstrated by significant numbers of African-American voters
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NC Supreme Court Censures Superior Court Judge

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North Carolina's Supreme Court has censured a Superior Court judge for violating the judicial code of conduct and for actions that brought the judicial branch into disrepute.  Friday's ruling against Michael A. Stone follows a recommendation made last June by the Judicial Standards Commission. Stone cooperated with the commission's investigation and did not challenge its findings or its recommendation that he be censured. The commission also noted that Stone admitted
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Judge Halts Latest North Carolina Voter ID Mandate

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Spearman, Joyner and other NC NAACP supports at announcement of injunction on Friday RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican attempts to require photo identification to vote in North Carolina are being thwarted again by judges hearing arguments that the mandate is tainted by bias that would deter black and Latino residents. A federal court announced that next week U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs will formally block a photo ID requirement scheduled
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