Tis the season for vacations, but my husband and I had decided we wouldn't take a summer trip this year, opting instead for a Christmas trip to somewhere snowy and a September trip to Colorado.
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 11:51 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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A new report ranking states' fiscal health puts North Carolina 15th nationally, highlighting the Tar Heel State's strong revenue and solid pension funding.
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 10:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Fake News has lost it, but is, nonetheless, unbowed, and more than ready to defend their unprincipled behavior.
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 10:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Many of us remember North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms' war against CBS news, complaining the "liberal press" consisted of, "men and women who, if they do not hate American virtues...certainly have a smug contempt for American ideals and principles."
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 10:48 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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An amended energy bill is putting supporters of renewable energy at odds with a state Senate leader concerned about the effect of wind farms on military bases
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 10:47 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Cooper issued the following comment on the plane crash that killed 16 service members.
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 10:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 9:17 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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I am still so very glad to be back at the "morning table" writing in the diary . . . but it is long past morning as I write this.
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 9:15 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Summer is here and there are many great events coming to AOP over the next few months
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 9:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Joined by members of Britny Puryear’s family, Governor Roy Cooper signed several domestic violence prevention bills into law today
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 8:48 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 12:34 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Mrs. Ora Mae Sawyer Russ, age 93, a resident of Pungo Village, Belhaven, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 12:09 pm
By: Announcements
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Legislative lawyers told a three-judge federal panel handling a redistricting lawsuit a special General Assembly election this year would affect nearly two-thirds of the districts in the state, cost $20 million, and force lawmakers to violate several other constitutional provisions
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 2:12 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Who are the most loyal fans in the world? Could it be the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, or the Green Bay Packers fans? I guess it all depends on how you measure loyalty.
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 2:06 am
By: Bobby Tony
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Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is once again raising concerns over Chinese acquisitions of American markets and companies
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 12:30 am
By: Christopher Maye
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The problem here in America is that the citizenry deserves the 1st Amendment right to a "free press", but not a fair press, and while that is constitutionally true, the "free press" still is responsible for some semblance of principled behavior, or those of an unprinciple nature lose respect.
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 12:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In September, North Carolinians will know which low-performing elementary schools will be considered for the Innovative School District in 2018 and be turned over to charter school operators
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 12:21 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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I came to Elizabeth City on Saturday morning. Somehow, I finished the porch at the rabbit patch on Friday evening as the sun was setting.
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 12:18 am
By: Michele Rhem
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