Five-year-old Christian McLawhorn won't stop talking. And his mother Sharon is thrilled about it. When Christian was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder two years ago, he was almost entirely nonverbal. "He would just repeat the last word that was said to him," she said.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 8:58 pm
By: ECU News Services
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On Saturday, May 24, 2014 the Washington Police Department arrested Rodney Darnell Putney, age 25, of Washington Street Washington.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 7:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory announced one of the largest federal community development block grants in the state's history today, a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a facility for homeless veterans.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 5:31 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The North Carolina state auditor's office has not shied away from telling state agencies when they fall short of meeting accepted standards for handling taxpayers' money. Auditor Beth Wood, an elected Democrat, discussed her office's priorities during a presentation earlier this year for the...
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 9:02 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The state House pushed ahead Tuesday with House Bill 1050, limiting the amount of money North Carolina cities and towns could charge businesses for privilege licenses. The bill, which would cap municipal privilege licenses at $100 per year, is part of a catch-all tax package designed to tweak...
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 1:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed May 17, 2014 as "Armed Forces Day" in North Carolina, encouraging citizens to recognize the state's storied military heritage and its continuing impact on the economic and social livelihood of North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 1:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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I have never known a book author to give a critical review an A grade, which would amount to saying, "Yes, my work was entirely off base." Professor Lazere writes that he would give my review only a "C" but I don't think his reply above shows my analysis to have been erroneous in any way...
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 12:52 am
By: John William Pope Center
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For years teachers have felt frustrated because they believe they are underpaid for a mentally and physically demanding job.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 12:52 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 12:37 am
By: Christopher Maye
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