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A retired justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and a longtime Republican has resigned from the party and become an unaffiliated voter in the wake of the state party's censure of Senator Richard Burr. Judge Bob Orr announced his decision on Twitter and noted his long service to the GOP. While he didn't give a precise reason for his decision, he's recently highlighted the party's treatment of Burr and shared posts critical of other Republicans . "Just made it official. After 45 years as a registered Republican, I am now an Unaffiliated voter," Orr wrote. "I leave the GOP having won 4 statewide elections in NC as the Republican nominee. Only 3 others in NC history have won more." Orr was first elected to the state's supreme court in 1994 and served as an associate justice until 2004. He previously served on the state's court of appeals from 1986 to 1994. Judges of that court are also elected. He was also a delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention, where … [Read more...] about Former North Carolina Supreme Court Judge Leaves Republican Party After 45 Years

REUTERS: Japan's three-times Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka has invested in National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team North Carolina Courage to become a team owner, the U.S. top-flight club said on Thursday. "The women who have invested in me growing up made me who I am today, I don't know where I would be without them," Osaka, the world number three, wrote on Twitter. "Throughout my career I've always received so much love from my fellow female athletes so that's why I am proud to share that I am now an owner of the NC Courage." Osaka, 23, was named Forbes' highest-paid female athlete in May last year when she surpassed her idol Serena Williams, raking in US$37.4 million in prize money and endorsements over 12 months. Courage, founded in 2017 by Stephen Malik who acquired the franchise rights from 2016 champions Western New York Flash, won back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019 after moving to North Carolina. "I am thrilled to welcome Naomi as an owner of the … [Read more...] about Soccer-Tennis champion Osaka invests in NWSL side North Carolina Courage

North Carolina GOP chair Michael Whatley is advising people to not read further into Senator Richard Burr's censure past condemnation of his vote to convict former President Donald Trump Burr, who is not running for re-election in 2022, was one of seven senators who joined Democrats in voting to convict Trump and was met with a swift censure from his home state's Republican Party. The formal reprimands prompted calls of hypocrisy over Republican attempts to "cancel" legislators they disagreed with, Whatley denied Burr's censure would have a broader impact on his political future. "Richard Burr has been a leader in the North Carolina Republican Party for over 20 years he will continue to be a leader in the North Carolina Republican Party," Whatley told CNN 's John Bergman on Tuesday morning. "I don't think this is a statement against Richard Burr as a senator, I think this is a statement that we disagree with that particular vote." Burr has represented North Carolina in the … [Read more...] about North Carolina GOP Chair Michael Whatley Sees Richard Burr Continuing as Leader of Party Despite Censure

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 25 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Mobster Peter Gotti, the one-time Gambino crime boss and successor to brother John "Dapper Don" Gotti, died in North Carolina where he was serving time in federal prison. He was 81. Gotti, who had been sentenced to 25 years in jail after being convicted in 2003 on racketeering and other charges, died of natural causes at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, the Associated Press reported. The Bronx native served more than 17 years behind bars and had been recently seeking an early release because of his poor health. He had been suffering from thyroid problems and was blind in one eye, Lewis Kasman, a former mobster and John Gotti confidant, told the AP. MASSIVE ITALIAN MAFIA TRIAL BEGINS AGAINST 'NDRANGHETA MOB Peter Gotti’s lawyers for years had sought to get him sprung from prison … [Read more...] about Peter Gotti, mob boss brother of ‘Dapper Don’ John Gotti, dead at 81

WASHINGTON: Fewer Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week amid falling COVID-19 infections, but the near-term outlook for the labor market is unclear after winter storms wreaked havoc in the South region in the middle of this month. Still, the decline in claims to a three-month low reported by the Labor Department on Thursday suggested the labor market was slowly regaining traction, catching up with the broader economy, after hitting a pothole in late 2020. Other data showed a solid increase in demand for US-manufactured goods in January. The reports followed on the heels of news last week that retail sales increased by the most in seven months in January. The brightening economic picture reflects nearly US$900 billion in additional pandemic relief provided by the government in late December and the reopening of many services businesses as the winter coronavirus wave recedes. It was unlikely to derail President Joe Biden's massive US$1.9 trillion recovery … [Read more...] about US labor market showing tentative signs of improvement; manufacturing strong