Governor Pat McCrory was in Washington, D.C. Tuesday evening to celebrate North Carolina's newly minted designation as an “Innovation Champion” on the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)'s inaugural Innovation Scorecard, an innovation performance index based on 10 criteria.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 11:11 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer, in Tillis' Washington, D.C. office to discuss several issues, including stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions and combatting terrorist groups in the Middle East.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 10:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear legal arguments on the constitutionality of amendments in four states that limit marriage to heterosexual couples. East Carolina University experts will present a panel discussion titled "Continuing Debates Around Federal, State and...
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 7:59 pm
By: ECU News Services
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As it grows colder, and as we step gingerly into winter, I recall one of the hottest days of the summer, when I explored the counties of Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 7:49 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The goal of the operation was to make sure all 99 registered sex offenders currently residing in Beaufort County were in compliance with the provisions of their registration.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 7:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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RFRA, once an acronym spoken only in academic halls and legislative debates, has become a household subject across America. The federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act and its state counterparts have been demonized by some and glorified by others. The underlying assumption of these laws is...
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 6:57 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College will offer Initial Emergency Medical Technician training in Aurora beginning Monday, April 20.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 6:55 pm
By: Chris Downey
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It's truly disgusting to watch the drive-bys - the remnants of the so-called mainstream media - working overtime to whip up racial strife in an era they promised us, in 2008, would be post-racial.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 6:54 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Governor Pat McCrory was in our nation's capital today to express his support for environmentally safe and responsible offshore energy exploration before Congress. The governor addressed the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Energy and Mineral Land Resources Subcommittee hearing titled...
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 6:29 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 6:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Tax reform advocates have found much to like in some key provisions to a broad tax package proposed by three state Senate leaders in March.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 6:06 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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I heard on the news the other day about your plan to get rid of the waterfowl at Jack's Creek. Please do not do that.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 6:04 pm
By: Katy Griffin
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Yesterday, the United States Air Force submitted its mandatory "Report on C-130 Force Structure" to Congress, outlining its plans to shutter the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 5:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Tenure entrenches academics in their jobs. While it's a bulwark of academic freedom, tenure also shields those who are not currently earning their keep, as well as many who never did. The current system stymies innovation, most clearly in the area of hiring new faculty.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 5:24 am
By: John William Pope Center
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