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The Republicans were actually trying to save the Social Security system which is at risk of failing in the next decade.
The Republicans were actually trying to save the Social Security system which is at risk of failing in the next decade.
 
A continued look at the media stooges within North Carolina is always appropriate.
A continued look at the media stooges within North Carolina is always appropriate.
 
There is one talking point that has become the go-to objection to eliminating North Carolina's state income taxes and replacing the revenue by expanding the sales tax: "This will shift the tax burden from the rich and onto the backs of the poor!"
There is one talking point that has become the go-to objection to eliminating North Carolina's state income taxes and replacing the revenue by expanding the sales tax: "This will shift the tax burden from the rich and onto the backs of the poor!"
 
Or so said Shakespeare's Richard III, a fictional villain who may have borne at least some resemblance to the fellow just found buried under a parking lot in Leicester...
Or so said Shakespeare's Richard III, a fictional villain who may have borne at least some resemblance to the fellow just found buried under a parking lot in Leicester...
 
At the last County Commissioners meeting Commissioner Robert Belcher (D) made an impassion argument that firearm ownership should be restricted, in spite of the U. S. and N. C. Constitutions prohibiting such restrictions.
At the last County Commissioners meeting Commissioner Robert Belcher (D) made an impassion argument that firearm ownership should be restricted, in spite of the U. S. and N. C. Constitutions prohibiting such restrictions.
 
Senator Bill Cook visited Southside High School on January 25 to visit with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
Senator Bill Cook visited Southside High School on January 25 to visit with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
 
Mrs. Carolyn "Sarabeth" Sellers Latham, age 85, a resident of Chocowinity and a former resident of Leland, NC died Sunday February 10, 2013 at the home of her daughter Suzanne Whichard located at 513 Bay Lake Street, Chocowinity, NC.
Mrs. Carolyn "Sarabeth" Sellers Latham, age 85, a resident of Chocowinity and a former resident of Leland, NC died Sunday February 10, 2013 at the home of her daughter Suzanne Whichard located at 513 Bay Lake Street, Chocowinity, NC.
 
What can be done about the ideological tilt at colleges and universities? At times, it seems as though the Ivory Tower will be forever lost in a fog of political correctness and collectivist dogma.
What can be done about the ideological tilt at colleges and universities? At times, it seems as though the Ivory Tower will be forever lost in a fog of political correctness and collectivist dogma.
 
The Child Care Commission made another attempt Feb. 4 to get a procedural committee that sifts through administrative rules to approve a controversial rule prohibiting religious instruction at NC Pre-K centers.
The Child Care Commission made another attempt Feb. 4 to get a procedural committee that sifts through administrative rules to approve a controversial rule prohibiting religious instruction at NC Pre-K centers.
 
As a child growing up in the South, Columbus Copeland dreamed of playing college basketball and earning a college degree.
As a child growing up in the South, Columbus Copeland dreamed of playing college basketball and earning a college degree.
 
The leadership of the N.C. General Assembly, newly reinforced by a Republican governor, appeared to show its true colors this week. And they weren't pretty.
The leadership of the N.C. General Assembly, newly reinforced by a Republican governor, appeared to show its true colors this week. And they weren't pretty.
 
North Carolina features over 50 occupational licensing boards. The state licenses more occupations than most other states and is one of the more aggressive in licensing jobs for the poor or less educated.
North Carolina features over 50 occupational licensing boards. The state licenses more occupations than most other states and is one of the more aggressive in licensing jobs for the poor or less educated.
 
One would think we Americans would learn. Government does not do very much very well.
 
Created by the State of North Carolina in 1792 as a planned capital city, the area encompassing present-day Raleigh, North Carolina had a handful of sparse colonial settlements as early as the 1760s.
Created by the State of North Carolina in 1792 as a planned capital city, the area encompassing present-day Raleigh, North Carolina had a handful of sparse colonial settlements as early as the 1760s.
 
On December 18, 2012, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Larceny that occurred at a meat packing plant in Chocowinity, NC.
On December 18, 2012, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Larceny that occurred at a meat packing plant in Chocowinity, NC.
 
What started out as a discussion of whether the boycott of the January 18, 2013 special meeting by the Democrat members of the Board of Commissioners (Langley, Booth, Belcher) was legal, turned out to be a raucous discussion of gun control.
What started out as a discussion of whether the boycott of the January 18, 2013 special meeting by the Democrat members of the Board of Commissioners (Langley, Booth, Belcher) was legal, turned out to be a raucous discussion of gun control.
 
The N&O's Craig Jarvis has me puzzled with his latest piece on Skvarla, entitled "What's Skvarla Think About Global Warming?"
The N&O's Craig Jarvis has me puzzled with his latest piece on Skvarla, entitled "What's Skvarla Think About Global Warming?"
 
Democrats won't touch that arena because they know that most gun crimes are in cities with the toughest gun control laws.
Democrats won't touch that arena because they know that most gun crimes are in cities with the toughest gun control laws.
 
Mr. Clarence Gray Alligood, age 79, a resident of 6966 U.S. Highway 264 East, Washington, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at his home.
Mr. Clarence Gray Alligood, age 79, a resident of 6966 U.S. Highway 264 East, Washington, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at his home.
 
Genevieve Knight Sherrod, a resident of 308 Brighton Park, Apt. 6, Greenville, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center.
Genevieve Knight Sherrod, a resident of 308 Brighton Park, Apt. 6, Greenville, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center.
 
Mr. Harold Wayne Woolard, age 62, a resident of 1645 NC 102 Hwy W., Chocowinity, NC died Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Mr. Harold Wayne Woolard, age 62, a resident of 1645 NC 102 Hwy W., Chocowinity, NC died Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
 
Southside High School would like to welcome its interns who are completing their educational requirements at Southside this semester.
Southside High School would like to welcome its interns who are completing their educational requirements at Southside this semester.
 
On December 26, 2012, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a larceny that occurred at a mulch business on Highway 102 in Vanceboro, NC.
On December 26, 2012, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a larceny that occurred at a mulch business on Highway 102 in Vanceboro, NC.
 
Would enrolling more out-of-state students help finance our state's university system, raise its national reputation, and spur the economy? Or would it be a slap in the face to state...
Would enrolling more out-of-state students help finance our state's university system, raise its national reputation, and spur the economy? Or would it be a slap in the face to state...
 
Now that North Carolina has lifted its public charter school cap and approved new tax credits for parents of children with special education needs, state leaders still have other options for improving parental choice in education.
Now that North Carolina has lifted its public charter school cap and approved new tax credits for parents of children with special education needs, state leaders still have other options for improving parental choice in education.
 
Gunga Din was immortalized by Rudyard Kipling in literature -- and later in movies. He was a poor, hapless, shuffling, kowtowing, water-carrying man-servant to some British soldiers in India.
Gunga Din was immortalized by Rudyard Kipling in literature -- and later in movies. He was a poor, hapless, shuffling, kowtowing, water-carrying man-servant to some British soldiers in India.
 
Kathryn Shepard was honored as Southside High School’s nominee to the Beaufort County Board of Education for the character trait of perseverance.
Kathryn Shepard was honored as Southside High School’s nominee to the Beaufort County Board of Education for the character trait of perseverance.
 
On February 1, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of vehicle break-ins in the area of Chesterfield Drive, Homeplace Road, CBH Lodge Road, and Cherry Road in Washington, NC.
On February 1, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of vehicle break-ins in the area of Chesterfield Drive, Homeplace Road, CBH Lodge Road, and Cherry Road in Washington, NC.
 
Outer Banks Urology is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Urology-Outer Banks.
Outer Banks Urology is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Urology-Outer Banks.
 
A Monday event in Whiteville honoring former state Sen. R.C. Soles, D-Columbus, has been canceled, Carolina Journal has learned. According to a man associated with the event who did not want to be identified, Soles decided...
A Monday event in Whiteville honoring former state Sen. R.C. Soles, D-Columbus, has been canceled, Carolina Journal has learned. According to a man associated with the event who did not want to be identified, Soles decided...
 
In John 3:19 we read: "...people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil."
In John 3:19 we read: "...people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil."
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following appointments.
 
Philanthropic foundations usually do not bear the costs when the ideas they promote turn out to be wrong. Unlike business capital, which can be lost when executives back bad products, foundations lose nothing when their executives back bad ideas.
Philanthropic foundations usually do not bear the costs when the ideas they promote turn out to be wrong. Unlike business capital, which can be lost when executives back bad products, foundations lose nothing when their executives back bad ideas.
 
Monica Davis and Wendy Paul's first grade class at Eastern Elementary School in Washington recently...
Monica Davis and Wendy Paul's first grade class at Eastern Elementary School in Washington recently...
 
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