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Today, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell sent a letter to Sally Jewell, the Interior Secretary Designate, asking her and the Obama Administration to partner with the states on energy exploration and production.
Today, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell sent a letter to Sally Jewell, the Interior Secretary Designate, asking her and the Obama Administration to partner with the states on energy exploration and production.
 
Diversity, as commonly used by government, academia, and industry, has become so normalized that we are all expected to embrace it unquestioningly.
Diversity, as commonly used by government, academia, and industry, has become so normalized that we are all expected to embrace it unquestioningly.
 
Fifty-six BCCC students inducted into Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Fifty-six BCCC students were inducted into the Gamma Phi Honor Society in a ceremony held on the BCCC campus Tuesday, Feb. 12, the largest group of students inducted into the organization in recent years.
Fifty-six BCCC students inducted into Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Fifty-six BCCC students were inducted into the Gamma Phi Honor Society in a ceremony held on the BCCC campus Tuesday, Feb. 12, the largest group of students inducted into the organization in recent years.
 
Beaufort County is announcing that between February 15, 2013 and February 17, 2013 there will be a Search and Rescue Exercise (SARX) taking place in the vicinity surrounding Camp Bonner North Boy Scout Camp which is located off of Harvey Road and will include areas of Goose Creek State Park.
Beaufort County is announcing that between February 15, 2013 and February 17, 2013 there will be a Search and Rescue Exercise (SARX) taking place in the vicinity surrounding Camp Bonner North Boy Scout Camp which is located off of Harvey Road and will include areas of Goose Creek State Park.
 
There's just something about Asheville and boobs. The other day, we get the big boob himself from DC in town.
There's just something about Asheville and boobs. The other day, we get the big boob himself from DC in town.
 
Contrary to what you may have thought manufacturing is not dead in North Carolina, but it is quite different from our old perceptions of textile and furniture mills and tobacco factories.
Contrary to what you may have thought manufacturing is not dead in North Carolina, but it is quite different from our old perceptions of textile and furniture mills and tobacco factories.
 
Mary Lynn Cottonaro, 63, a resident of the Cypress Landing community, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Golden Living Center of Greenville.
Mary Lynn Cottonaro, 63, a resident of the Cypress Landing community, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Golden Living Center of Greenville.
 
William Thomas "Tommy" Woolard, 81, a resident of 102 Sunnyside Drive, Washington, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at his home
William Thomas "Tommy" Woolard, 81, a resident of 102 Sunnyside Drive, Washington, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at his home
 
Gloria Jean Dixon Craft Herrera, 65, a resident of 205 Arnold St., Vanceboro, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Gloria Jean Dixon Craft Herrera, 65, a resident of 205 Arnold St., Vanceboro, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
 
Dahlia Romaine Coward, infant daughter of Marilyn Hill and Eugene Coward, of 337 Sam's Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, February 10, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center.
Dahlia Romaine Coward, infant daughter of Marilyn Hill and Eugene Coward, of 337 Sam's Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, February 10, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center.
 
The meaning of the Second Amendment is being debated once again. Other than in general terms, few discuss the amendment's origins, the reasons for its inclusion...
The meaning of the Second Amendment is being debated once again. Other than in general terms, few discuss the amendment's origins, the reasons for its inclusion...
 
House Bill 35, with primary sponsors Rayne Brown (R-Davidson) and George Cleveland (R-Onslow), would repeal the statutory authority enabling the state to issue Certificates of Participation (COPs) as a form of debt financing.
House Bill 35, with primary sponsors Rayne Brown (R-Davidson) and George Cleveland (R-Onslow), would repeal the statutory authority enabling the state to issue Certificates of Participation (COPs) as a form of debt financing.
 
Peppering her remarks with fiscal horror stories, state Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos told lawmakers Wednesday she is reforming a harried department in organizational meltdown.
Peppering her remarks with fiscal horror stories, state Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos told lawmakers Wednesday she is reforming a harried department in organizational meltdown.
 
Back in 2007, American universities faced a threat--the Department of Education wanted them to show that they were actually teaching something! Margaret Spellings, education secretary was...
Back in 2007, American universities faced a threat--the Department of Education wanted them to show that they were actually teaching something! Margaret Spellings, education secretary was...
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following appointments.
 
On February 12, 2013, Candidate Obama delivered his 5th State of the Union Address, an address concocted of misstatements and fantasies crafted to embolden the low-information voter / citizen that is over half of his electoral base that re-elected the Candidate to the presidency of the United State.
On February 12, 2013, Candidate Obama delivered his 5th State of the Union Address, an address concocted of misstatements and fantasies crafted to embolden the low-information voter / citizen that is over half of his electoral base that re-elected the Candidate to the presidency of the United State.
 
Investigator Wesley Waters applied for and obtained warrants charging Cornelius Terry Lee Sparks with five counts of Break or Enter a Motor Vehicle, five(5) counts of Misdemeanor Larceny, and one(1) count of Obtaining Property by False Pretenses.
Investigator Wesley Waters applied for and obtained warrants charging Cornelius Terry Lee Sparks with five counts of Break or Enter a Motor Vehicle, five(5) counts of Misdemeanor Larceny, and one(1) count of Obtaining Property by False Pretenses.
 
Buoyed by Gov. Pat McCrory's announcement that he does not support expanding Medicaid rolls or creating a state-run health insurance exchange, a state House committee voted Tuesday over Democrats' objections in favor of...
Buoyed by Gov. Pat McCrory's announcement that he does not support expanding Medicaid rolls or creating a state-run health insurance exchange, a state House committee voted Tuesday over Democrats' objections in favor of...
 
We have recently learned that the Federal Government has an assassination program that has been in operation for several years now.
We have recently learned that the Federal Government has an assassination program that has been in operation for several years now.
 
Established by the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) in 1933, the National Recovery Administration (NRA) was one of two early New Deal programs intended to revive U.S. industry after years of contraction.
Established by the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) in 1933, the National Recovery Administration (NRA) was one of two early New Deal programs intended to revive U.S. industry after years of contraction.
 
The higher education reform world is starting to get crowded. It seems as if every time you blink your eyes, there's a new organization or website focusing on the reform of higher education.
The higher education reform world is starting to get crowded. It seems as if every time you blink your eyes, there's a new organization or website focusing on the reform of higher education.
 
Goodman, an economist and president of the Dallas-based National Center for Policy Analysis, has been one of the country's leading experts on the economics of health care for more than two decades. Back in the 1990s, his work on patient power and perverse incentives...
Goodman, an economist and president of the Dallas-based National Center for Policy Analysis, has been one of the country's leading experts on the economics of health care for more than two decades. Back in the 1990s, his work on patient power and perverse incentives...
 
What began as a research study on domestic violence has turned into "See The Triumph," a project aimed at connecting and empowering victims.
What began as a research study on domestic violence has turned into "See The Triumph," a project aimed at connecting and empowering victims.
 
Investigator Brad Shakelford applied for and obtained warrants charging Johnny Ray Fillingame with Possession of Firearm by Felon and Possession of Firearm with Altered Serial Number and Angela Gail Fillingame with Possession of Firearm with Altered Serial Number.
Investigator Brad Shakelford applied for and obtained warrants charging Johnny Ray Fillingame with Possession of Firearm by Felon and Possession of Firearm with Altered Serial Number and Angela Gail Fillingame with Possession of Firearm with Altered Serial Number.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order declaring a state of disaster for the Town of Kitty Hawk to help the community recover from devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy last fall.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order declaring a state of disaster for the Town of Kitty Hawk to help the community recover from devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy last fall.
 
Occupational licensing has been a frequent target for our Bad Bill of the Week series, so it's not surprising that we didn't have to wait long into the 2013 General Assembly Session for a burdensome licensing bill to be filed in the General Assembly.
Occupational licensing has been a frequent target for our Bad Bill of the Week series, so it's not surprising that we didn't have to wait long into the 2013 General Assembly Session for a burdensome licensing bill to be filed in the General Assembly.
 
Economic development, as envisioned in Beaufort County, is the poster child for bureaucratic ineptitude and crony capitalism.
Economic development, as envisioned in Beaufort County, is the poster child for bureaucratic ineptitude and crony capitalism.
 
From time to time issues come up in local government that "fly under the public's radar" until it is too late.
From time to time issues come up in local government that "fly under the public's radar" until it is too late.
 
Higher education is not on a sustainable path. Underlying business models are crumbling, costs are spiraling, and there is for the first time significant doubt in the minds of parents and employers about the value of a college degree.
Higher education is not on a sustainable path. Underlying business models are crumbling, costs are spiraling, and there is for the first time significant doubt in the minds of parents and employers about the value of a college degree.
 
The libertarian bumper sticker -- "Don't steal from the government; it hates competition" -- takes on added meaning every time North Carolina officials try to shut down Internet sweepstakes operations.
The libertarian bumper sticker -- "Don't steal from the government; it hates competition" -- takes on added meaning every time North Carolina officials try to shut down Internet sweepstakes operations.
 
Susan Tankard's second grade class at Bath Elementary School, shows acts of kindness to the animals of Beaufort County. They set a goal to collect...
Susan Tankard's second grade class at Bath Elementary School, shows acts of kindness to the animals of Beaufort County. They set a goal to collect...
 
Last week representatives from Beaufort County including Commissioners Ed Booth, and Hood Richardson, County Manager Randell Woodruff, Lobbyist/Consultant Joe McClees met with Mr. Frank DiGiovanni of the Department of Defense Clearinghouse in Washington, DC.
Last week representatives from Beaufort County including Commissioners Ed Booth, and Hood Richardson, County Manager Randell Woodruff, Lobbyist/Consultant Joe McClees met with Mr. Frank DiGiovanni of the Department of Defense Clearinghouse in Washington, DC.
 
With "consistent support from the [GOP] caucus," the House Health and Human Services Committee will take up a Senate-passed bill today to reject two provisions under the federal Affordable Care Act...
With "consistent support from the [GOP] caucus," the House Health and Human Services Committee will take up a Senate-passed bill today to reject two provisions under the federal Affordable Care Act...
 
Today, Governor McCrory released the following statement on North Carolina's implementation of the Affordable Care Act in the lead up to the February 15th deadline set by the federal government.
Today, Governor McCrory released the following statement on North Carolina's implementation of the Affordable Care Act in the lead up to the February 15th deadline set by the federal government.
 
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