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14.29% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
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The founder of the iconic lunch haven Snoopy’s in Raleigh was so infuriated by President Obama saying he hadn’t built the business by himself he put up a sign to answer the President.
The founder of the iconic lunch haven Snoopy’s in Raleigh was so infuriated by President Obama saying he hadn’t built the business by himself he put up a sign to answer the President.
 
Suddenlink today increased speeds for its most popular residential Internet services in Greenville, Kinston, New Bern, Rocky Mount, Parmele, Washington and surrounding communities, with no added charge.
Suddenlink today increased speeds for its most popular residential Internet services in Greenville, Kinston, New Bern, Rocky Mount, Parmele, Washington and surrounding communities, with no added charge.
 
It's a truism in education that high standards fuel rigor. Expect more; get more -- or so the thinking goes. Such a view has spawned a years-long curricular "pushdown" requiring children to learn content and master skills once relegated to their older peers.
It's a truism in education that high standards fuel rigor. Expect more; get more -- or so the thinking goes. Such a view has spawned a years-long curricular "pushdown" requiring children to learn content and master skills once relegated to their older peers.
 
Mrs. Mavis Dell Worthington Foster, 90, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 20, 2012, when she peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Mavis Dell Worthington Foster, 90, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 20, 2012, when she peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones.
 
Jacob Bragg Corkill, age 19, a resident of 691 Domain Drive, Fayetteville, NC died Friday, July 20, 2012.
Jacob Bragg Corkill, age 19, a resident of 691 Domain Drive, Fayetteville, NC died Friday, July 20, 2012.
 
John “Boybi Blue” Ore, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Carolina East Medical Center of New Bern.
John “Boybi Blue” Ore, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Carolina East Medical Center of New Bern.
 
Marvin Earl Peartree, 73, a resident of the Terra Ceia community, Pantego, died Saturday, July 21, 2012.
Marvin Earl Peartree, 73, a resident of the Terra Ceia community, Pantego, died Saturday, July 21, 2012.
 
Officials with Vidant Health and Vidant Medical Center cut the ribbon today on the new children's emergency department.
Officials with Vidant Health and Vidant Medical Center cut the ribbon today on the new children's emergency department.
 
In 2009, the NC General Assembly passed S.L. 2009-464, also known as the Racial Justice Act. The law provided that in capital cases defendants could use statistical evidence to prove racial bias in their case.
In 2009, the NC General Assembly passed S.L. 2009-464, also known as the Racial Justice Act. The law provided that in capital cases defendants could use statistical evidence to prove racial bias in their case.
 
Hezekiah Alexander's role in the Revolution is a good example. His home, built in 1774, ought to be a colorful Carolina shrine to the birth of political liberty in America, rather than a setting for the tedious or trivial, as many believe the museum has become.
Hezekiah Alexander's role in the Revolution is a good example. His home, built in 1774, ought to be a colorful Carolina shrine to the birth of political liberty in America, rather than a setting for the tedious or trivial, as many believe the museum has become.
 
Investigator Scott Williams applied for and obtained a warrant charging Lacey Wayland Rowe, age 45, of Old New Bern Road in Chocowinity with Felony Larceny, and Obtaining Property by False Pretense.
Investigator Scott Williams applied for and obtained a warrant charging Lacey Wayland Rowe, age 45, of Old New Bern Road in Chocowinity with Felony Larceny, and Obtaining Property by False Pretense.
 
Mr. Jerry Leath “Jake” Mills, 74, of Washington, passed away suddenly July 22, 2012.
Mr. Jerry Leath “Jake” Mills, 74, of Washington, passed away suddenly July 22, 2012.
 
Mrs. Edrie "Sissy" Sawyer Shaw, age 98, a resident of 1624 Highland Drive, Washington, NC died Monday, July 23, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC.
Mrs. Edrie "Sissy" Sawyer Shaw, age 98, a resident of 1624 Highland Drive, Washington, NC died Monday, July 23, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC.
 
There is no justification for creating sanctuary cities under the guise of protecting immigrant rights because illegal immigrants are not immigrants -- immigrants come to the US legally, and maintain their legal presence.
There is no justification for creating sanctuary cities under the guise of protecting immigrant rights because illegal immigrants are not immigrants -- immigrants come to the US legally, and maintain their legal presence.
 
In spite of recent statements by gubernatorial candidates Walter Dalton and Pat McCrory opposing the North Carolina International Terminal, Toby Bronstein, a spokeswoman for Save the Cape, fears the proposed megaport may not be dead.
In spite of recent statements by gubernatorial candidates Walter Dalton and Pat McCrory opposing the North Carolina International Terminal, Toby Bronstein, a spokeswoman for Save the Cape, fears the proposed megaport may not be dead.
 
One important part of the session was decided not at the General Assembly, but at polling places across the state.
One important part of the session was decided not at the General Assembly, but at polling places across the state.
 
As a graduate of BCCC, Smith enjoys telling these graduates how valuable the education he received at the college has been in his life. And as the new chairman of BCCC's Board of Trustees, he hopes to bring a new appreciation of that value to the community.
As a graduate of BCCC, Smith enjoys telling these graduates how valuable the education he received at the college has been in his life. And as the new chairman of BCCC's Board of Trustees, he hopes to bring a new appreciation of that value to the community.
 
No matter how hard we try there is nothing we can do to avert the naturally occurring storms in life.
No matter how hard we try there is nothing we can do to avert the naturally occurring storms in life.
 
North Carolina could promote economic growth and wealth creation by replacing its existing personal income tax with a flat-rate consumed income tax.
North Carolina could promote economic growth and wealth creation by replacing its existing personal income tax with a flat-rate consumed income tax.
 
The film "Revolutionary Road" dealt with some of the same issues as "Rachel Getting Married," but there were two huge differences.
The film "Revolutionary Road" dealt with some of the same issues as "Rachel Getting Married," but there were two huge differences.
 
Every time something even remotely contentious rear it's ugly head, we hear politicians, both pro and con, spinning the facts to ensure that anyone who hears whatever it is, gets the "true" story.
Every time something even remotely contentious rear it's ugly head, we hear politicians, both pro and con, spinning the facts to ensure that anyone who hears whatever it is, gets the "true" story.
 
I see that some politicians and government officials are continuing to cite magazine rankings that paint North Carolina's business climate in a favorable light. [Sigh]
I see that some politicians and government officials are continuing to cite magazine rankings that paint North Carolina's business climate in a favorable light. [Sigh]
 
There's been quite a bit of talk recently about ObamaCare. I saw a poll recently that said that two of every three Americans believe ObamaCare should be repealed.
There's been quite a bit of talk recently about ObamaCare. I saw a poll recently that said that two of every three Americans believe ObamaCare should be repealed.
 
Mr. Philip Hobson Burbage, age 88, a former resident of Island View Road, Bath, NC, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at the Sterling House of Greenville.
Mr. Philip Hobson Burbage, age 88, a former resident of Island View Road, Bath, NC, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at the Sterling House of Greenville.
 
Kevin Patton Swann, 53, of Morganton, died Thursday, July 19, 2012. He was born September 19, 1958 in Alamance County, NC to Grace Patton Swann and the late Bill F. Swann.
Kevin Patton Swann, 53, of Morganton, died Thursday, July 19, 2012. He was born September 19, 1958 in Alamance County, NC to Grace Patton Swann and the late Bill F. Swann.
 
Mrs. Annie Mae Rowe Tetterton, age 83, a resident of 6760 Highway 264 East, Washington, died Saturday, July 21, 2012 at her home.
Mrs. Annie Mae Rowe Tetterton, age 83, a resident of 6760 Highway 264 East, Washington, died Saturday, July 21, 2012 at her home.
 
And you don't seem to have a grasp on the audacity of the federal government to propose a scheme that forces individuals to do what it tells them to do, with the money that they've worked hard for.
And you don't seem to have a grasp on the audacity of the federal government to propose a scheme that forces individuals to do what it tells them to do, with the money that they've worked hard for.
 
Mr. Philip Hobson Burbage, age 88, a former resident of Island View Road, Bath, NC, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at the Sterling House of Greenville.
Mr. Philip Hobson Burbage, age 88, a former resident of Island View Road, Bath, NC, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at the Sterling House of Greenville.
 
Mrs. Sudie Keys, a resident of 231 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Washington.
Mrs. Sudie Keys, a resident of 231 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Washington.
 
Defenders of the public education status quo like to claim that kids from low-income communities in North Carolina get the short end of the funding stick when compared with kids who live in higher-income areas.
Defenders of the public education status quo like to claim that kids from low-income communities in North Carolina get the short end of the funding stick when compared with kids who live in higher-income areas.
 
The new children's emergency department is located next to the main emergency department at Vidant Medical Center.
The new children's emergency department is located next to the main emergency department at Vidant Medical Center.
 
Every policy and decision by government has economic costs, and more so when the policy interferes with or, worse, prevents some market choices. Such negative economic effects are what make even more pernicious the practice of cronyism.
Every policy and decision by government has economic costs, and more so when the policy interferes with or, worse, prevents some market choices. Such negative economic effects are what make even more pernicious the practice of cronyism.
 
Socialism has never worked but it is easy to sell to those who refuse to study history which is why progressives use academia as their base of operations. I'm willing to bet that "Animal Farm" and "1984" are no longer recommended reading in today's high schools.
Socialism has never worked but it is easy to sell to those who refuse to study history which is why progressives use academia as their base of operations. I'm willing to bet that "Animal Farm" and "1984" are no longer recommended reading in today's high schools.
 
Less than a month after North Carolina legislators approved more money for the state's film tax incentives program, a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight Report pans film incentives as a clear example of cronyism.
Less than a month after North Carolina legislators approved more money for the state's film tax incentives program, a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight Report pans film incentives as a clear example of cronyism.
 
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