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Where do you stand on the Transgender Issue now that the issue has gotten to the overt point of the open celebration of this lifestyle choice, dictated by certain direct and explicit actions.
86.3% I do not approve of behavior that has within its expressed tenants policies that harm children.
12.33% 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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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.
 
I disagreed with the late Bill Friday on nearly every public policy issue you can imagine. But over two decades of regular phone conversations and occasional meetings, Mr. Friday and I never had a disagreeable moment.
I disagreed with the late Bill Friday on nearly every public policy issue you can imagine. But over two decades of regular phone conversations and occasional meetings, Mr. Friday and I never had a disagreeable moment.
 
At the October 16, 2012 Candidate's Forum, Jay McRoy unwittingly let his true attitude about the county's budget process show through his façade of "conservatism."
At the October 16, 2012 Candidate's Forum, Jay McRoy unwittingly let his true attitude about the county's budget process show through his façade of "conservatism."
 
Ed Goodwin, a Chowan County commissioner, would like to be the next Secretary of State, and I hope that he wins the election.
Ed Goodwin, a Chowan County commissioner, would like to be the next Secretary of State, and I hope that he wins the election.
 
Richard Hudson, the GOP nominee for the 8th congressional district, has been spending a lot of time raising questions about incumbent Larry Kissell's character.
Richard Hudson, the GOP nominee for the 8th congressional district, has been spending a lot of time raising questions about incumbent Larry Kissell's character.
 
As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, the debate over the role of public schools in promoting healthy lifestyles has intensified. Public health advocates contend that schools can curb obesity by banning the sale of junk food and soda.
As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, the debate over the role of public schools in promoting healthy lifestyles has intensified. Public health advocates contend that schools can curb obesity by banning the sale of junk food and soda.
 
Calling the last 30 days before elections the "silly season" is definitely a huge understatement.
Calling the last 30 days before elections the "silly season" is definitely a huge understatement.
 
Sarah Woodson watched the arrow as it plunged into her husband's chest. She watched as John Woodson fell from his horse, surrounded by Indians with tomahawks raised high.
Sarah Woodson watched the arrow as it plunged into her husband's chest. She watched as John Woodson fell from his horse, surrounded by Indians with tomahawks raised high.
 
We think Mr. Langley raised an important--indeed an absolutely vital--issue that we should address in Beaufort County. He contended that "when we cut taxes we cut services."
We think Mr. Langley raised an important--indeed an absolutely vital--issue that we should address in Beaufort County. He contended that "when we cut taxes we cut services."
 
Mrs. Mary Magdelene Green Harris of 15900 U.S. Highway 264, Swan Quarter, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Cross Creek Healthcare, Swan Quarter.
Mrs. Mary Magdelene Green Harris of 15900 U.S. Highway 264, Swan Quarter, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Cross Creek Healthcare, Swan Quarter.
 
Mrs. Gladys “Irene” Lilley Howard, 84, of 550 Oak Ridge Lane, Belhaven, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
Mrs. Gladys “Irene” Lilley Howard, 84, of 550 Oak Ridge Lane, Belhaven, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
 
Homeowners could see their insurance rates go up - some by as much as 30 percent - if a request by the N.C. Rate Bureau is approved.
Homeowners could see their insurance rates go up - some by as much as 30 percent - if a request by the N.C. Rate Bureau is approved.
 
The Constitution was established to provide limited centralized government. It was established as an "agent" or servant of the States. It was to serve the common interests of the States so that they can act like a "Union" of states and not 13 independent states.
The Constitution was established to provide limited centralized government. It was established as an "agent" or servant of the States. It was to serve the common interests of the States so that they can act like a "Union" of states and not 13 independent states.
 
It's pretty typical for the media to wait until the weeks before a big election before doing profiles on the candidates.
It's pretty typical for the media to wait until the weeks before a big election before doing profiles on the candidates.
 
If anyone in your family has gone to college in recent years, you are probably aware of the Federal Pell Grant Program. A recent report from the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy analyzes the program to determine where the money goes and whether it's being used effectively.
If anyone in your family has gone to college in recent years, you are probably aware of the Federal Pell Grant Program. A recent report from the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy analyzes the program to determine where the money goes and whether it's being used effectively.
 
The Washington Daily News and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Candidates' Forum Tuesday night at Beaufort County Community College.
The Washington Daily News and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Candidates' Forum Tuesday night at Beaufort County Community College.
 
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