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Twenty years ago, the state of Georgia pioneered the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) scholarships. Since then, these scholarships have spawned imitations around the country and, at least within Georgia, they have achieved third rail status - that is, they are practically...
Twenty years ago, the state of Georgia pioneered the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) scholarships. Since then, these scholarships have spawned imitations around the country and, at least within Georgia, they have achieved third rail status - that is, they are practically...
 
A Senate committee Tuesday lumped sweeping election law changes into a House-approved bill that would require voters to produce a photo ID in order to cast a ballot.
A Senate committee Tuesday lumped sweeping election law changes into a House-approved bill that would require voters to produce a photo ID in order to cast a ballot.
 
Ms. Geneva Cox Keech, age 102, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plymouth, NC.
Ms. Geneva Cox Keech, age 102, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plymouth, NC.
 
Once upon a time, in fact until 1980, the average worker could maintain a middle class income laboring in our factories, building our homes and offices, nursing us to health and working in our companies.
Once upon a time, in fact until 1980, the average worker could maintain a middle class income laboring in our factories, building our homes and offices, nursing us to health and working in our companies.
 
Mrs. Esthalee Pipkin Smithwick, age 88, a resident of 72 Down Shore Road, Core Point died Thursday evening July 25, 2013 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
Mrs. Esthalee Pipkin Smithwick, age 88, a resident of 72 Down Shore Road, Core Point died Thursday evening July 25, 2013 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
 
After a highly productive legislative long session, the North Carolina Senate concluded its substantive business early Friday morning after passing many long-overdue reforms to improve North Carolina's public schools, rebuild our economy and restore our place as a leader in job growth.
After a highly productive legislative long session, the North Carolina Senate concluded its substantive business early Friday morning after passing many long-overdue reforms to improve North Carolina's public schools, rebuild our economy and restore our place as a leader in job growth.
 
It was one of the most contentious bills this legislative session, but Senate Bill 81 ultimately was approved, transferring ownership of...
It was one of the most contentious bills this legislative session, but Senate Bill 81 ultimately was approved, transferring ownership of...
 
The NC General Assembly is moving to accomplish something long overdue - killing off straight-ticket voting. North Carolina has been ONE of only 15 states to allow straight-ticket voting.
The NC General Assembly is moving to accomplish something long overdue - killing off straight-ticket voting. North Carolina has been ONE of only 15 states to allow straight-ticket voting.
 
Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
 
Beaufort County Community College has been approved to offer course work in the field of Health and Fitness Science, a field that will provide many job opportunities for area residents, college officials announced this week.
Beaufort County Community College has been approved to offer course work in the field of Health and Fitness Science, a field that will provide many job opportunities for area residents, college officials announced this week.
 
Edna Barker Lancaster, age 84, a resident of John Small Ave., Washington, NC passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the home of her daughter.
Edna Barker Lancaster, age 84, a resident of John Small Ave., Washington, NC passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the home of her daughter.
 
Mr. Haywood “Bay Bro” H. Moore, of 322 New Hope Road, Washington, died, Monday, July 15, 2013, at home.
Mr. Haywood “Bay Bro” H. Moore, of 322 New Hope Road, Washington, died, Monday, July 15, 2013, at home.
 
Mrs. Dianne Crandell, of 1006 E . Seventh St., Washington, died, Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mrs. Dianne Crandell, of 1006 E . Seventh St., Washington, died, Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Learning opportunities at East Carolina University expand beyond the college-age crowd each summer when the university opens its doors to students from kindergarten through high school.
Learning opportunities at East Carolina University expand beyond the college-age crowd each summer when the university opens its doors to students from kindergarten through high school.
 
Barry's joined the TEA Party. For several years now, the TEA partiers have been saying that government is dysfunctional and that Washington's the problem, not the solution.
Barry's joined the TEA Party. For several years now, the TEA partiers have been saying that government is dysfunctional and that Washington's the problem, not the solution.
 
General Fund spending totals $20.6 billion for fiscal year 2013-14, only a 2.5 percent increase from the previous year.
General Fund spending totals $20.6 billion for fiscal year 2013-14, only a 2.5 percent increase from the previous year.
 
Nearly a month into the 2013-14 fiscal year, Gov. Pat McCrory is set to sign the state budget into law today.
 
It can be easy to assume that fresh and healthy food options are abundant in communities like Beaufort County that have fertile soil and a history rich in farming.
It can be easy to assume that fresh and healthy food options are abundant in communities like Beaufort County that have fertile soil and a history rich in farming.
 
After reading letters addressed to him, Nathaniel Macon burned them. More than once, he likely tossed the papers into the fireplace in the spartan...
After reading letters addressed to him, Nathaniel Macon burned them. More than once, he likely tossed the papers into the fireplace in the spartan...
 
Sarah Palin re-invigorated the idea that a new political party could solve some of the problems with the two identical twin parties we have now.
Sarah Palin re-invigorated the idea that a new political party could solve some of the problems with the two identical twin parties we have now.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills today.
 
The $20.6 billion General Fund budget is on its way to Gov. Pat McCrory's desk. Both chambers of the General Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to...
The $20.6 billion General Fund budget is on its way to Gov. Pat McCrory's desk. Both chambers of the General Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to...
 
So who says we "need a new jail?" Other than Alan Jordan and his cronies, that is.
 
McClatchy-Raleigh breathlessly reported on the addition of "youth speakers" to Bill Barber's weekly freak show on the Halifax Mall.
McClatchy-Raleigh breathlessly reported on the addition of "youth speakers" to Bill Barber's weekly freak show on the Halifax Mall.
 
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