East Carolina University has been named one of the best colleges in the Southeast region based on its academic programs by The Princeton Review - an educational services company known for its annual college ratings.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 10:00 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that BSH Home Appliances Corporation plans to create 460 new jobs in Craven County.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 8:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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California-based Apple promotes its 500,000-square-foot data center in Maiden, N.C., by saying it runs
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 7:53 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Twelve women dedicated to empowering female leaders at East Carolina University met Nov. 6 for a discussion on leadership.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 7:43 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The final batch of solar and other renewable energy projects requested under the "safe harbor" law enacted in April by the General Assembly could cost North Carolina taxpayers as much as $937,804,785 in credits, according to aggregated figures released Wednesday by the North Carolina Department...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 7:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Durham County Board of Elections met to hear the challenge to Ivanna Gonzalez's voter registration. In less than an hour, the two board members present (one Democrat and one Republican), voted to dismiss the case for lack of evidence.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 7:33 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Tales of Sector E38 is a saga of short stories within the Trials of Ambiguity world, providing particular accounts of certain aspects
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 7:31 pm
By: Sabe Wilis
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Sometime during this season you will no doubt hear or maybe even sing "The Twelve Days of Christmas." This spirited cumulative song, with each verse built upon the previous one, lists the increasingly lavish gifts given by the recipient's true love.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 7:29 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Hussein Obama wants to appear that he cares a little bit about fighting terror, but, mostly, he wants the World to rather know that he is doing it with one hand tied behind his back to be a good sport.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 7:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Over the next 12 months, expect to hear a great deal about the "Carolina Comeback." It will be the reelection theme for Gov. Pat McCrory and other Republican leaders.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 7:11 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that he has selected Keith Werner as the next State Chief Information Officer (CIO). Werner most recently served as Deputy State Chief Information Officer and succeeds Chris Estes, who returned to the private sector last month.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 7:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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When seconds matter, the police are minutes away.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 6:28 pm
By: Ted McDonald
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Gov. Pat McCrory, U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, and 2nd District U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers are among high-profile Republican incumbents who have drawn Republican primary opponents, but 54 other candidates were, in effect, elected to the General Assembly on Monday because nobody chose to run against...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 6:25 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted an open house at the Executive Mansion today for people who contributed to the Rescue Christmas Tree located in the Sun Room of the residence.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 6:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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West Liberty University (WLU) is the oldest college in West Virginia's state supported higher ed system. I have taught there since 2007 and was promoted to full professor last year
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 6:13 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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In March, the National Education Association (NEA) released their latest Rankings and Estimates report. Last school year, North Carolina's average teacher salary ranked 42nd in the nation and trailed 41st-ranked Louisiana by just over $100. The new edition of the report should be released...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 5:51 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mary E. Madden a resident of Washington, NC, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 2:32 pm
By: Announcements
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In recognition of November as Adoption Awareness Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services thanked families and professionals in the adoption community during an event held Nov. 20 on the eve of Adoption Awareness Day.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 1:11 pm
By: Chris Downey
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No steel girders have been raised on the site of Greensboro's new downtown performing arts center, even though the cost of it already has.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 1:07 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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I am formally offering each of you the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a Sure Fire Money Making New Venture aptly named...GrandmaNearYou.com
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 1:05 pm
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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This morning, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against the $1.1 trillion, 2,009-page omnibus spending bill that does nothing substantive to curb the thousands of Middle Eastern refugees entering the United States.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 12:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory has announced five animal shelters that will benefit from an open house hosted by Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 12:46 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Lawmakers are moving forward with plans to sell houses and other real properties owned by the state that are unused, or have not been used to their full potential.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 12:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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We've provided a lot of coverage to the saga of Gene Nichol, the alleged law professor at UNC, who appears to do little more with his six-figure salary than publish articles bashing Republicans.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:41 am
By: Brant Clifton
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North Carolina has accepted 59 Syrian refugees, and as many as 270 others are expected to be relocated throughout the state, according to Gov. Pat McCrory's office. The governor's office updated the information Monday, three days after it responded to an open-records request from Carolina Journal...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:37 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis voted in support of the omnibus appropriations bill, which, in addition to keeping the federal government running, also boosts defense discretionary funding, provides much-needed pay raises for military personnel.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:34 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I take no responsibility for this post.It was forwarded to me in an email by another disillusioned patriot, but I want to be fair and balanced. I offer it for consideration as a new poll.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:29 am
By: Bobby Tony
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The city of Asheville and customers living outside the city who rely on Asheville for their drinking water long have had a contentious relationship. The issue was again before the state's second highest court in October, this time over whether a law passed in 2013 taking control of the water...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:27 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Democrats' victory, and Republican Ryan's defeat, was garishly displayed when his omnibus got more Democratic votes in the House and in the Senate than it got Republican votes.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:25 am
By: Brant Clifton
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North Carolina is one of only a handful of states that enjoy the highest credit ratings from all the major bond-rating agencies.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:21 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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During the "Budget Battle of 1995-1996," which caused a shutdown of much of the federal government for 27 days, I was a freelance reporter for New Jersey's second biggest newspaper.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:14 am
By: John William Pope Center
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Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today to crack down on employee misclassification practices in North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:05 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In Part 1, we looked at Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) enrollment as an indicator of the growing gap between the educational options now available at the traditional public schools and the options parents actually want for their children
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:02 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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A sore toe brought Roanoke Rapids resident Macon Reavis to his doctor's office in 1996 - the year he was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 10:50 am
By: ECU News Services
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