Thought for Today by President Jefferson
A concise quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson urges restraint about past deeds and future plans, emphasizing humility in discussing one's actions and ambitions. The line reflects early American perspectives on modesty and public discourse.
Quantifying the lost identity of religious faith
The Pew Research Center released Americas Changing Religious Landscape showing a rise in the unaffiliated group known as none. Christianity remains dominant but fell 7 percent in seven years while atheists and agnostics rose to about 23 percent. The survey of 35 000 adults notes secular groups grow organized to counter bias and influence public life through lawsuits and lobbying.
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Pew Research Center
America
Associated Press
Greg Smith
Pew
Reson
PewForum.org
Americas
Gadsden Times
Halifax Media Group
Alabama
One Education System or Three Governance Fault Lines
Tom Campbell argues North Carolina faces three separate education governance systems with overlapping authority. He traces history from Brookings to Herring to the UNC and community college boards, noting $11.8 billion of the $21.1 billion General Fund budget goes to education. He calls for greater cooperation, transparency and a possible unified structure as vacancies arise.
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University of North Carolina System
Community College System
June Atkinson
O. Max Gardner
Brookings Institution
Luther Hodges
Dallas Herring
State Board of Education
Herring
Bob Scott
Board of Education
University of North Carolina System Board of Governors
Tom Campbell
North Carolina
N.C
WCCB
U.S. Delegation Contact Info for North Carolina Senators
A compact notice lists Senate office details for North Carolina Senator Richard Burr and Senator Thom Tillis. It includes Washington addresses, district and district office locations in Charlotte and Gastonia, with corresponding phone numbers. The message consolidates Capitol and district offices and phone lines.
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Russell Senate
Washington, DC
South St
Gastonia
Dirksen Senate
South Blvd
Suite
Charlotte
New Waterfront Dining Planned at Lake Wylie Area
Gaston County officials and residents discuss a proposed riverfront restaurant near Lake Wylie amid concerns over traffic, gridlock, and access after a bridge construction setback. Local leaders name Chad Brown and Tracy Philbeck among contacts as community reaction highlights growth plans and infrastructure worries.
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Gaston
Lake Wylie
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