By Peyton Majors Christian Action League March 8, 2024 North Carolina’s two U.S. senators are raising concerns about a “marijuana superstore” on land governed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and set to open on April 20th of this year. The joint letter to law enforcement and multiple government officials says that the operation […]
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Study Finds Alcohol-Related Deaths Surged During Pandemic. Omnibus Alcohol Bills in N.C. Contribute
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League March 8, 2024 The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns resulted in more than simply episodes of loneliness, stress and isolation for millions of Americans. It also led to a major increase in alcohol-related deaths in the U.S., according to a new CDC study. The study, released in late […]
Fishin’ for Some Common Sense
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “Leadership has a profound impact on society’s well-being. Character is destiny. The people we choose for office in this country are a clear reflection of the nation’s character. I strive to be optimistic about most matters, even politics, but lately, I’ve seen lawmakers in the General Assembly that I […]
Revelation Chapter 22: Finding Comfort in Heaven’s Promise
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League March 1, 2024 Joseph M. Stowell, former president of Cornerstone University, recounts a compelling narrative in his book, “Eternity,” shedding light on the tragic bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in April of 1995. In this poignant story, a survivor of the Oklahoma bombing shared her harrowing ordeal […]
N.C. Governor and State Attorney General ask High Court to Protect Abortion Pill
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League March 1, 2024 The governor and attorney general of North Carolina are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the federal government to loosen the restrictions on the abortion pill in a major case that would have a nationwide impact on the drug’s availability. In recent weeks, Gov. Roy […]
Racial Bias Allegations Meant to Shake North Carolina’s Death Penalty System
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League March 1, 2024 A Johnston County, N.C., case involving allegations of systematic racism could impact more than 100 death penalty cases in the Tarheel State. At issue is a 2009 law known as the Racial Justice Act that was repealed in 2013 but allowed death row inmates to challenge […]
Revelation Chapter 21: A Narrative of Two Cities, Exploring the Heavenly City
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 23, 2024 Few books occupy as prominent a place in literary history as Charles Dickens,’ “A Tale of Two Cities.” It is a masterpiece of storytelling, social commentary, and moral insight. In Dickens’ novel, two iconic cities, London and Paris, serve as metaphors for utterly different societies […]
Another Try at Casinos? Not Likely. Video Lottery Terminals? There’s Interest.
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League February 23, 2024 One year after a coalition of Republicans and Democrats came together to defeat a casino bill in North Carolina, the issue of gambling appears to be re-emerging for the Short Session in the Spring, but in a slightly different form. House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate […]
North Carolina Legislators Take Aim at Dangerous ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Drug
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League February 23, 2024 North Carolina legislators are moving to ban a drug known as tianeptine that the federal FDA warns is dangerous but that is widely available in stores and is often called “gas station heroin” for its impact on the body. Although tianeptine is not regulated in the […]
Revelation Chapter 21: Renewal, Restoration, and a Solemn Warning
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 16, 2024 Urban revitalization projects are not something new, but they certainly deserve credit for making all things new in various cities worldwide. Perhaps one of the most notable examples is the revitalization of the South Bronx in New York City during the late 20th century. The […]