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Two prominent state lawmakers pushing to make North Carolina's energy policy more friendly to consumers say they will press vigorously for freezing or reducing state mandates to use more renewable energy when the General Assembly returns for the 2016 short session.
Two prominent state lawmakers pushing to make North Carolina's energy policy more friendly to consumers say they will press vigorously for freezing or reducing state mandates to use more renewable energy when the General Assembly returns for the 2016 short session.
 
I realize that this is Foolishness of the first order but let your mind wander with me a moment.
I realize that this is Foolishness of the first order but let your mind wander with me a moment.
 
Late Monday, a spokeswoman for Attorney General Roy Cooper, a Democrat, announced that Cooper would not file a friend-of-the-court brief in a lawsuit filed by a transgender student in Virginia, challenging the school district's refusal to let the student use public bathrooms assigned to students....
Late Monday, a spokeswoman for Attorney General Roy Cooper, a Democrat, announced that Cooper would not file a friend-of-the-court brief in a lawsuit filed by a transgender student in Virginia, challenging the school district's refusal to let the student use public bathrooms assigned to students....
 
Someone asked me what I thought about the Presidential candidates still in the race and who I support.
 
On July 24, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Larceny at residence on Camp Leech Road in Washington. The victim reported the suspect took a book of checks. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office began an investigation, conducted interviews, and collected evidence.
On July 24, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Larceny at residence on Camp Leech Road in Washington. The victim reported the suspect took a book of checks. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office began an investigation, conducted interviews, and collected evidence.
 
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are taxpayer-funded accounts established to provide an education for qualified students. While the state oversees the deposit of state funds, parents have discretion over how the funds are spent...
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are taxpayer-funded accounts established to provide an education for qualified students. While the state oversees the deposit of state funds, parents have discretion over how the funds are spent...
 
I enjoy Southern Comfort conversations with Stella and we respect each other's perspectives on the meaning of life.
I enjoy Southern Comfort conversations with Stella and we respect each other's perspectives on the meaning of life.
 
The General Assembly's top economist on Thursday said that, unlike last year, when state tax collections appeared to suggest a shortfall in General Fund revenues, state government is on track to meet its projections for the current budget year.
The General Assembly's top economist on Thursday said that, unlike last year, when state tax collections appeared to suggest a shortfall in General Fund revenues, state government is on track to meet its projections for the current budget year.
 
Governor Pat McCrory commemorated Talk It Out NC's first anniversary today by calling for action to continue the fight against underage drinking. Talk It Out NC is a campaign formed by the ABC Commission to address underage drinking.
Governor Pat McCrory commemorated Talk It Out NC's first anniversary today by calling for action to continue the fight against underage drinking. Talk It Out NC is a campaign formed by the ABC Commission to address underage drinking.
 
The letters note that the notification of transfer for Mr. Aamer did not list the Joint Chiefs of Staff as one of the entities "concurring" and "approving" of the transfer, as is normally the case.
The letters note that the notification of transfer for Mr. Aamer did not list the Joint Chiefs of Staff as one of the entities "concurring" and "approving" of the transfer, as is normally the case.
 
A Texan explains his approach to dealing with rattlesnakes on his ranch.
A Texan explains his approach to dealing with rattlesnakes on his ranch.
 
On November 29, 2015 at approximately 1241 a.m., Deputy Zach Martin with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office was patrolling the area of Highway 264 West in Washington. Deputy Martin checked the plate number of a car in front of him through the NCDMV database and learned the vehicle had an...
On November 29, 2015 at approximately 1241 a.m., Deputy Zach Martin with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office was patrolling the area of Highway 264 West in Washington. Deputy Martin checked the plate number of a car in front of him through the NCDMV database and learned the vehicle had an...
 
George, a Purple Heart recipient, was stationed at Hickam Field in Hawaii during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during most of World War II, including the Pacific Ocean nuclear bomb tests. After 23 years of service...
George, a Purple Heart recipient, was stationed at Hickam Field in Hawaii during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during most of World War II, including the Pacific Ocean nuclear bomb tests. After 23 years of service...
 
A growing health care alternative in North Carolina that shuns insurance for services provided by physicians at a set price could be incorporated into the state's insurance program for government employees, along with Medicaid
A growing health care alternative in North Carolina that shuns insurance for services provided by physicians at a set price could be incorporated into the state's insurance program for government employees, along with Medicaid
 
Shortly after 5pm Washington Police and EMS responded to the area of 7th and Gladden as a result of one person being shot who later died at Beaufort Vidant Hospital.
Shortly after 5pm Washington Police and EMS responded to the area of 7th and Gladden as a result of one person being shot who later died at Beaufort Vidant Hospital.
 
There is a time to be accepting of just about anything that is moral and ethical. I know, you think I forgot legal. But what is legal?
There is a time to be accepting of just about anything that is moral and ethical. I know, you think I forgot legal. But what is legal?
 
Today is Election Day for many local governments across North Carolina. While it is a big day, many of the races will be overlooked by major media outlets, despite the fact that they will actually affect citizens the most. Today, 92 counties are holding an elections of some sort, and many of them...
Today is Election Day for many local governments across North Carolina. While it is a big day, many of the races will be overlooked by major media outlets, despite the fact that they will actually affect citizens the most. Today, 92 counties are holding an elections of some sort, and many of them...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today that will save North Carolina taxpayers an estimated $425,000 subsidy in worker productivity by eliminating paid leave for SEANC officers and delegates to attend the SEANC annual convention.
Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today that will save North Carolina taxpayers an estimated $425,000 subsidy in worker productivity by eliminating paid leave for SEANC officers and delegates to attend the SEANC annual convention.
 
Late last week, the Tax Foundation - the nation's leading independent tax policy research organization since 1937 - released its book "North Carolina Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Tax Reform."
Late last week, the Tax Foundation - the nation's leading independent tax policy research organization since 1937 - released its book "North Carolina Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Tax Reform."
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
North Carolina's public university system is a multi-billion-dollar organization that impacts virtually every region of North Carolina-socially and economically
North Carolina's public university system is a multi-billion-dollar organization that impacts virtually every region of North Carolina-socially and economically
 
Shortly after Commissioner Richardson's bold mover to make Democrat Jerry Langley chairman of the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners, he discussed three agenda items; all topical, two most important, one very important ... at least for this writer.
Shortly after Commissioner Richardson's bold mover to make Democrat Jerry Langley chairman of the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners, he discussed three agenda items; all topical, two most important, one very important ... at least for this writer.
 
Folks in New Hanover County have Tammy Covil. Out in the Asheville area, they've now got former county board of education member Lisa Baldwin.
Folks in New Hanover County have Tammy Covil. Out in the Asheville area, they've now got former county board of education member Lisa Baldwin.
 
In recent years, advocates on the left and right have advanced reforms designed to improve low-performing public schools in North Carolina
In recent years, advocates on the left and right have advanced reforms designed to improve low-performing public schools in North Carolina
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 4038, The American SAFE Act, which would do nothing to cut off the funding for President Barack Obama's plan to import tens of thousands of Middle Eastern refugees into the U.S.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 4038, The American SAFE Act, which would do nothing to cut off the funding for President Barack Obama's plan to import tens of thousands of Middle Eastern refugees into the U.S.
 
On 11-24-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Kelly White, 28 years of age, of 54 Warf Road in Washington, Franklin Fulford Jr., 49 years of age, of 54 Warf Road in Washington and Linwood Lee Austin, 23 years of age of 5399 VOA Road in Washington...
On 11-24-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Kelly White, 28 years of age, of 54 Warf Road in Washington, Franklin Fulford Jr., 49 years of age, of 54 Warf Road in Washington and Linwood Lee Austin, 23 years of age of 5399 VOA Road in Washington...
 
Governor Pat McCrory is inviting North Carolina high school students to apply for the 46th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA).
Governor Pat McCrory is inviting North Carolina high school students to apply for the 46th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA).
 
The Tennessee Valley Authority produced a recent study that found the premium it pays to solar energy producers is about 67 percent higher than solar's actual value (about 12 cents per kilowatt versus 7.2 cents/kw). As reported in the Chattanooga Times Free Press...
The Tennessee Valley Authority produced a recent study that found the premium it pays to solar energy producers is about 67 percent higher than solar's actual value (about 12 cents per kilowatt versus 7.2 cents/kw). As reported in the Chattanooga Times Free Press...
 
An East Carolina University student-made film about the mysterious Lost Colony is the first of several ECU productions expected to debut on UNC-TV.
An East Carolina University student-made film about the mysterious Lost Colony is the first of several ECU productions expected to debut on UNC-TV.
 
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first U.S. patent for a telephone. The first long distance coast-to-coast telephone call was placed in 1915-exactly a century ago.
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first U.S. patent for a telephone. The first long distance coast-to-coast telephone call was placed in 1915-exactly a century ago.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has asked Attorney General Roy Cooper to protect local school districts by joining South Carolina and signing on to an amicus brief in the case of G. G. v. Gloucester County School Board. In this case, the Obama Administration has joined with the ACLU in an attempt to force...
Governor Pat McCrory has asked Attorney General Roy Cooper to protect local school districts by joining South Carolina and signing on to an amicus brief in the case of G. G. v. Gloucester County School Board. In this case, the Obama Administration has joined with the ACLU in an attempt to force...
 
Are you already familiar with QuickBooks? Would you like to understand how to improve financial reporting, job costing, and better manage your business? This specialized seminar covers topics such as modifying, formatting, memorizing and saving financial and other reports; creating graphs...
Are you already familiar with QuickBooks? Would you like to understand how to improve financial reporting, job costing, and better manage your business? This specialized seminar covers topics such as modifying, formatting, memorizing and saving financial and other reports; creating graphs...
 
Every year, my organization, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), issues its annual Spotlight on Speech Codes report in which we rate the speech codes of more than 400 of the largest and most prestigious colleges and universities in America using a red, yellow, and green light s
Every year, my organization, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), issues its annual Spotlight on Speech Codes report in which we rate the speech codes of more than 400 of the largest and most prestigious colleges and universities in America using a red, yellow, and green light s
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
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