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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly voted to repeal House Bill 2
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly voted to repeal House Bill 2
 
Early evening recriminations and allegations of bad faith to resolve the lingering House Bill 2 saga flared up Tuesday between General Assembly Republican leadership and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper
Early evening recriminations and allegations of bad faith to resolve the lingering House Bill 2 saga flared up Tuesday between General Assembly Republican leadership and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper
 
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.
 
Rep. Dennis Riddell, R-Alamance, has resurrected legislation to create a task force to identify and eliminate regulations harming the state's economic climate and stunting business growth
Rep. Dennis Riddell, R-Alamance, has resurrected legislation to create a task force to identify and eliminate regulations harming the state's economic climate and stunting business growth
 
Today, Governor Cooper held a press conference to discuss the repeal of House Bill 2. A fact sheet is available here, and full remarks as prepared are below
Today, Governor Cooper held a press conference to discuss the repeal of House Bill 2. A fact sheet is available here, and full remarks as prepared are below
 
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 starting at 5:00 p.m. with committee meetings and the board meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Building 10
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 starting at 5:00 p.m. with committee meetings and the board meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Building 10
 
PirateFest to Host Unique Food Trucks and Performances From Around the World
PirateFest to Host Unique Food Trucks and Performances From Around the World
 
Who knew that line came from Frank Zappa? I sure didn't, though I wholeheartedly agree with him.
Who knew that line came from Frank Zappa? I sure didn't, though I wholeheartedly agree with him.
 
Learning through trial and error is not the best way to gain knowledge. We all need some guidance or we will fall into the Cliché "those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it."
Learning through trial and error is not the best way to gain knowledge. We all need some guidance or we will fall into the Cliché "those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it."
 
Numerous visits to the gun range supplemented with YouTube videos, has not improved my accuracy. A friend loaned an Air Pistol for backyard practice.
Numerous visits to the gun range supplemented with YouTube videos, has not improved my accuracy. A friend loaned an Air Pistol for backyard practice.
 
Governor Roy Cooper today announced appointments to a number of state commissions and councils, including the State Board of Community Colleges and the Housing Finance Agency
Governor Roy Cooper today announced appointments to a number of state commissions and councils, including the State Board of Community Colleges and the Housing Finance Agency
 
High school students can earn a college certificate for free without stepping foot on campus
 
True, longtime Raleigh News & Observer political columnist Rob Christensen might have written his latest piece before reading last week’s Carolina Journal Daily Journal on recent progressive changes to North Carolina’s personal income tax
True, longtime Raleigh News & Observer political columnist Rob Christensen might have written his latest piece before reading last week’s Carolina Journal Daily Journal on recent progressive changes to North Carolina’s personal income tax
 
Judicial Watch announced it will host a March 30 presentation by U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: “Government Oversight Challenges.”
Judicial Watch announced it will host a March 30 presentation by U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: “Government Oversight Challenges.”
 
Governor Cooper's Spokesman, Ford Porter, issued the following statement
Governor Cooper's Spokesman, Ford Porter, issued the following statement
 
The University of North Carolina law school has no business participating in one-sided political advocacy or entering lawsuits representing only left-leaning clients, several members of the UNC Board of Governors say
The University of North Carolina law school has no business participating in one-sided political advocacy or entering lawsuits representing only left-leaning clients, several members of the UNC Board of Governors say
 
After coming to a bipartisan compromise which repealed HB2, Governor Cooper decided to squash the entire effort
After coming to a bipartisan compromise which repealed HB2, Governor Cooper decided to squash the entire effort
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis and others introduce the bipartisan Save our Seas (SOS) Act to help address the marine debris epidemic affecting America's ocean shorelines and inland waterways, as well as other coasts across the globe
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis and others introduce the bipartisan Save our Seas (SOS) Act to help address the marine debris epidemic affecting America's ocean shorelines and inland waterways, as well as other coasts across the globe
 
Mr. Larence Shelton Moore, age 90, a resident of 106 Rowan Place, Washington died Monday evening March 27, 2017 at his home
Mr. Larence Shelton Moore, age 90, a resident of 106 Rowan Place, Washington died Monday evening March 27, 2017 at his home
 
Mrs. Melda Virginia Morris Hudnell, age 92, a resident of 275 Campbell Lane, Belhaven, NC died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her home
Mrs. Melda Virginia Morris Hudnell, age 92, a resident of 275 Campbell Lane, Belhaven, NC died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her home
 
Mrs. Eva Cutler Woolard Barber, age 88, a resident of 1768 John Small Avenue, Washington, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her home
Mrs. Eva Cutler Woolard Barber, age 88, a resident of 1768 John Small Avenue, Washington, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her home
 
Mrs. Priscilla Davidson, age 89, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Mrs. Priscilla Davidson, age 89, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
 
Governor Roy Cooper today met with leading professionals from law enforcement, substance abuse treatment and health care about the best ways to fight the opioid crisis in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper today met with leading professionals from law enforcement, substance abuse treatment and health care about the best ways to fight the opioid crisis in North Carolina
 
More than six years have passed since Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa rocked the academic world with their landmark book, Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses
More than six years have passed since Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa rocked the academic world with their landmark book, Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses
 
Beaufort County Community College will celebrate Women's History Month by hosting a panel of speakers on March 29 at 12:00 p.m. in Building 9 to inspire women in college to break into non-traditional career fields
Beaufort County Community College will celebrate Women's History Month by hosting a panel of speakers on March 29 at 12:00 p.m. in Building 9 to inspire women in college to break into non-traditional career fields
 
"The 26th day of April in each year - commonly known as Memorial Day."
 
Answer: When the majority are Republicans. They can't be herded together just for the sake of a win.
Answer: When the majority are Republicans. They can't be herded together just for the sake of a win.
 
Today, I filed Senate Bill 410 (Marine Aquaculture Development Act) - here in North Carolina there is a significant amount of potential for the aquaculture industry to become a greater source of income and economic prosperity
Today, I filed Senate Bill 410 (Marine Aquaculture Development Act) - here in North Carolina there is a significant amount of potential for the aquaculture industry to become a greater source of income and economic prosperity
 
Students who would like to receive a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education from North Carolina A&T State University can now start their coursework at Beaufort County Community College
Students who would like to receive a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education from North Carolina A&T State University can now start their coursework at Beaufort County Community College
 
Conservatives today seem to be pretty good at winning elections. They also seem to be pretty good at spreading their ideas; there are more conservative think tanks, student groups, campus centers, policy organizations, and media outlets than ever before.
Conservatives today seem to be pretty good at winning elections. They also seem to be pretty good at spreading their ideas; there are more conservative think tanks, student groups, campus centers, policy organizations, and media outlets than ever before.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper responded to projections by the Associated Press that House Bill 2 will cost North Carolina $3.76 Billion over the next 12 years
Today, Governor Roy Cooper responded to projections by the Associated Press that House Bill 2 will cost North Carolina $3.76 Billion over the next 12 years
 
North Carolina's economy continues to expand at a relatively rapid pace
North Carolina's economy continues to expand at a relatively rapid pace
 
If you've ever put together a jigsaw puzzle you can understand the task of assembling a state budget. Like a puzzle, one piece of the spending and tax plan builds upon another as lawmakers construct a two-year budget that spends more than $23 billion a year
If you've ever put together a jigsaw puzzle you can understand the task of assembling a state budget. Like a puzzle, one piece of the spending and tax plan builds upon another as lawmakers construct a two-year budget that spends more than $23 billion a year
 
Last week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) introduced H.R. 1666, a bipartisan bill which would stop the waste, fraud and abuse of American taxpayers' money in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Last week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) introduced H.R. 1666, a bipartisan bill which would stop the waste, fraud and abuse of American taxpayers' money in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
 
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