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What's been bouncing around the political gossip network for a few years has FINALLY made it to the pages of The N&O. The NCGOP establishment bent over backwards to force the highly-dubious Debra Goldman on the electorate.
What's been bouncing around the political gossip network for a few years has FINALLY made it to the pages of The N&O. The NCGOP establishment bent over backwards to force the highly-dubious Debra Goldman on the electorate.
 
Much has changed for the good concerning North Carolina's regulatory environment with the passage of the Regulatory Reform Act (RRA) of 2011, tort reform, medical malpractice reform, and workers' compensation reform.
Much has changed for the good concerning North Carolina's regulatory environment with the passage of the Regulatory Reform Act (RRA) of 2011, tort reform, medical malpractice reform, and workers' compensation reform.
 
Join the Beaufort County Community College Foundation, Saturday, Nov. 17, for a trip to Durham to see the award-winning stage production of Jersey Boys and enjoy a tour of one of the state’s most renowned garden spots.
Join the Beaufort County Community College Foundation, Saturday, Nov. 17, for a trip to Durham to see the award-winning stage production of Jersey Boys and enjoy a tour of one of the state’s most renowned garden spots.
 
North Carolina residents pay nearly 10 percent of their income in taxes, placing the state squarely among the 20th-most taxed in the nation, said the nonprofit Tax Foundation in its most recent Annual State-Local Tax Burden Ranking (PDF download here).
North Carolina residents pay nearly 10 percent of their income in taxes, placing the state squarely among the 20th-most taxed in the nation, said the nonprofit Tax Foundation in its most recent Annual State-Local Tax Burden Ranking (PDF download here).
 
Ms. Joan Mizelle, age 72, a resident of 55 Austin Tyler Road, Washington, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at her home
Ms. Joan Mizelle, age 72, a resident of 55 Austin Tyler Road, Washington, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at her home
 
Mildred "Mickey" Kerby Ireland, 82, of Aurora died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at CarolinaEast Medical Center
Mildred "Mickey" Kerby Ireland, 82, of Aurora died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at CarolinaEast Medical Center
 
Bobby Ray Buck, 72, a resident of 224 Mouth of the Creek Road, Blounts Creek, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at his home
Bobby Ray Buck, 72, a resident of 224 Mouth of the Creek Road, Blounts Creek, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at his home
 
In a statewide automated phone call issued today, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory called on his supporters to "please give me the Lt. Governor I need to get the job done," as he proceeded to ask them to vote for Dan Forest for Lt. Governor.
In a statewide automated phone call issued today, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory called on his supporters to "please give me the Lt. Governor I need to get the job done," as he proceeded to ask them to vote for Dan Forest for Lt. Governor.
 
Furman was arrested and charged with Possession of Less than ˝ Ounce of Marijuana, Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Furman was arrested and charged with Possession of Less than ˝ Ounce of Marijuana, Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
 
You will note that Mr. McRoy makes a comment disparaging the "numbers" he says "many times are fictitious."
 
North Carolina takes great pride in her university system. Nevertheless, the persisting recession is affecting all aspects of the state's economy, including UNC and its students.
North Carolina takes great pride in her university system. Nevertheless, the persisting recession is affecting all aspects of the state's economy, including UNC and its students.
 
Opening an email sent by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce I saw something that caught my eye. The subject was "League of Women Voters to Provide Voter Education Training."
Opening an email sent by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce I saw something that caught my eye. The subject was "League of Women Voters to Provide Voter Education Training."
 
The National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small-business association, said today that it has endorsed Dan Forest for lieutenant governor.
The National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small-business association, said today that it has endorsed Dan Forest for lieutenant governor.
 
Since Raleigh legalized food trucks a year ago, 18 have been permitted to operate in 11 locations. After receiving only positive feedback about the roaming restaurants, city council now is considering opening up a few more places for them to park.
Since Raleigh legalized food trucks a year ago, 18 have been permitted to operate in 11 locations. After receiving only positive feedback about the roaming restaurants, city council now is considering opening up a few more places for them to park.
 
Corbett was charged with two counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Possession of Less than ˝ Ounce of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Corbett was charged with two counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Possession of Less than ˝ Ounce of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
 
No system of public education can thrive without a high-quality teacher workforce. The problem is that state education bureaucracies enforce certification and licensure rules that seldom distinguish excellent teachers from poor ones.
No system of public education can thrive without a high-quality teacher workforce. The problem is that state education bureaucracies enforce certification and licensure rules that seldom distinguish excellent teachers from poor ones.
 
After one gets past the personality issues it is easy to see that major changes in the way Beaufort County handles money could happen if a conservative board were to be elected.
After one gets past the personality issues it is easy to see that major changes in the way Beaufort County handles money could happen if a conservative board were to be elected.
 
Moore County is yellow-dog Republican. But we have plenty of folks who like to dictate what other people do with their property.
Moore County is yellow-dog Republican. But we have plenty of folks who like to dictate what other people do with their property.
 
Both Joshua Williams and Jonathan Hudson were charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Both Joshua Williams and Jonathan Hudson were charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
 
NC-20 has just been informed that NC Insurance of Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has issued Notice of Public Hearing on the 2012 Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing.
NC-20 has just been informed that NC Insurance of Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has issued Notice of Public Hearing on the 2012 Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing.
 
In 1735, Maurice Moore was born in what became known as Brunswick County. His father had earned great wealth in South Carolina as a planter along the Lower Cape Fear region and later moved to the modern-day Brunswick County area.
In 1735, Maurice Moore was born in what became known as Brunswick County. His father had earned great wealth in South Carolina as a planter along the Lower Cape Fear region and later moved to the modern-day Brunswick County area.
 
The September issue of Civitas Capitol Connection features the Civitas Action Conservative Effectiveness Rankings, to help voters see how conservative General Assembly members really are.
The September issue of Civitas Capitol Connection features the Civitas Action Conservative Effectiveness Rankings, to help voters see how conservative General Assembly members really are.
 
Marie Davis Howard, a resident of 890 Sladesville Credle Road, Scranton, died Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital, Belhaven.
Marie Davis Howard, a resident of 890 Sladesville Credle Road, Scranton, died Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital, Belhaven.
 
M. Henry Leggett, Jr., of 319 East Main Street, Williamston, NC passed away peacefully on October 21, 2012 at River Trace Nursing Center in Washington, NC.
M. Henry Leggett, Jr., of 319 East Main Street, Williamston, NC passed away peacefully on October 21, 2012 at River Trace Nursing Center in Washington, NC.
 
Sarah Winnette Butler Stewart, 79, passed from this life Friday, October 19, at Pleasant View Healthcare in Bolivar, TN.
Sarah Winnette Butler Stewart, 79, passed from this life Friday, October 19, at Pleasant View Healthcare in Bolivar, TN.
 
There's been a rousing debate in recent months in Beaufort County about just what the county's role (as well as the City of Washington's) should be in economic growth and development.
There's been a rousing debate in recent months in Beaufort County about just what the county's role (as well as the City of Washington's) should be in economic growth and development.
 
One of the most controversial issues in the past few years has been the growing role of the state in providing preschool opportunities to North Carolina children.
One of the most controversial issues in the past few years has been the growing role of the state in providing preschool opportunities to North Carolina children.
 
But when the conversation turns to races like Secretary of State, Secretary of Labor, and Superintendent of Public Instruction, eyes glaze over, yawns break out, and looks of confusion take over.
But when the conversation turns to races like Secretary of State, Secretary of Labor, and Superintendent of Public Instruction, eyes glaze over, yawns break out, and looks of confusion take over.
 
Thomas H. Blount, a resident of the Cypress Glen Retirement Community and formerly Washington, NC passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012.
Thomas H. Blount, a resident of the Cypress Glen Retirement Community and formerly Washington, NC passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012.
 
Mrs. Gladys "Irene" Lilley Howard, age 84, a resident of 550 Oak Ridge Lane, Belhaven, NC died Saturday October 20, 2012 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington, NC.
Mrs. Gladys "Irene" Lilley Howard, age 84, a resident of 550 Oak Ridge Lane, Belhaven, NC died Saturday October 20, 2012 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington, NC.
 
The need to reform North Carolina's tax structure is urgent. Our state's economy continues to struggle, suffering from a 9.7 unemployment rate - fifth highest in the nation
The need to reform North Carolina's tax structure is urgent. Our state's economy continues to struggle, suffering from a 9.7 unemployment rate - fifth highest in the nation
 
The Christian Action League of North Carolina has endorsed Justice Paul Newby for the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
While Republican Robert Pittenger invokes a need to return to the principles of Ronald Reagan, and Democrat Jennifer Roberts implores voters to remember she works in a bipartisan manner, the campaign cash gap between them grows.
While Republican Robert Pittenger invokes a need to return to the principles of Ronald Reagan, and Democrat Jennifer Roberts implores voters to remember she works in a bipartisan manner, the campaign cash gap between them grows.
 
Ayn Rand was born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1905 and saw firsthand the communist revolution and takeover of her native country and the subsequent oppression that swallowed it up.
Ayn Rand was born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1905 and saw firsthand the communist revolution and takeover of her native country and the subsequent oppression that swallowed it up.
 
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