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North Carolina lawmakers are ready to capitalize on what some are calling the "natural gas boom." A bill lifting the state's moratorium on fracking -- a method for releasing natural gas that environmentalists feel is controversial...
North Carolina lawmakers are ready to capitalize on what some are calling the "natural gas boom." A bill lifting the state's moratorium on fracking -- a method for releasing natural gas that environmentalists feel is controversial...
 
Congratulations to everyone who travelled to Raleigh for Monday night's Public Hearing on the ferry tax issue.
Congratulations to everyone who travelled to Raleigh for Monday night's Public Hearing on the ferry tax issue.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills into law.
 
Barack Obama is a master of its use. Al Klemm and Alan Jordan are running a close second. What is it? It is the use of the Straw Man.
Barack Obama is a master of its use. Al Klemm and Alan Jordan are running a close second. What is it? It is the use of the Straw Man.
 
And, now we can add to that list: "infiltrate the State Board of Elections, and break the law."
And, now we can add to that list: "infiltrate the State Board of Elections, and break the law."
 
A Sunshine Week meeting to discuss a proposed new law making a violation of the state's open government laws found some senators not too keen on the idea.
A Sunshine Week meeting to discuss a proposed new law making a violation of the state's open government laws found some senators not too keen on the idea.
 
On February 20, 2013 at approximately 10:00 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault with shots fired at a residence on Cherry Road in Washington, NC.
On February 20, 2013 at approximately 10:00 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault with shots fired at a residence on Cherry Road in Washington, NC.
 
Vouchers tend to be more transparent and easier for parents to understand than other types of choice options.
Vouchers tend to be more transparent and easier for parents to understand than other types of choice options.
 
Many who heard Becky Vinson speak on campus Wednesday already knew the outlines of her inspiring life story. From newspaper stories and an ESPN video, they knew she came to East Carolina University as a single mother struggling to pay tuition and rent while raising two kids.
Many who heard Becky Vinson speak on campus Wednesday already knew the outlines of her inspiring life story. From newspaper stories and an ESPN video, they knew she came to East Carolina University as a single mother struggling to pay tuition and rent while raising two kids.
 
Lena Odell Majors Price, 92, a resident of Jamesville, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation in Washington. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Biggs Chapel, with the Rev. Clifford Britton officiating.
Lena Odell Majors Price, 92, a resident of Jamesville, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation in Washington. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Biggs Chapel, with the Rev. Clifford Britton officiating.
 
Edith Alston Green, a resident of 2449 Cherry Run Road, Washington, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at Ridgewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Edith Alston Green, a resident of 2449 Cherry Run Road, Washington, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at Ridgewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
 
A funeral service for Rev. W. M. Cordon will be held at 2:00 PM today at Belhaven Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington.
A funeral service for Rev. W. M. Cordon will be held at 2:00 PM today at Belhaven Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington.
 
The NCGOP convention should be interesting this summer. Chairman Robin Hayes has announced his plans to not seek reelection to the post.
The NCGOP convention should be interesting this summer. Chairman Robin Hayes has announced his plans to not seek reelection to the post.
 
When the New York Times finds a case of what economists call market failure, you can expect that its reporters will investigate it to the core. But when it stumbles across a clear case of government failure, expect at best a superficial and myopic investigation.
When the New York Times finds a case of what economists call market failure, you can expect that its reporters will investigate it to the core. But when it stumbles across a clear case of government failure, expect at best a superficial and myopic investigation.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that OFS Brands, a furniture and logistics company, will expand its facility in Guilford County.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that OFS Brands, a furniture and logistics company, will expand its facility in Guilford County.
 
Possibly the best football player to graduate from UNC and one of the best football players to play intercollegiate ball, Charlie Justice played for the Washington Redskins before recurring injuries prematurely ended his professional career.
Possibly the best football player to graduate from UNC and one of the best football players to play intercollegiate ball, Charlie Justice played for the Washington Redskins before recurring injuries prematurely ended his professional career.
 
Business and Industry Services at Beaufort County Community College announces a schedule of upcoming classes this spring that serve as the core curriculum for potential and existing small business owners.
Business and Industry Services at Beaufort County Community College announces a schedule of upcoming classes this spring that serve as the core curriculum for potential and existing small business owners.
 
Calling it a "hostile takeover" that sets a dangerous precedent of allowing the state to seize municipal assets, Senate Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to block a bill transferring ownership...
Calling it a "hostile takeover" that sets a dangerous precedent of allowing the state to seize municipal assets, Senate Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to block a bill transferring ownership...
 
Will the RINOs take over the county Republican party?
 
Assume North Carolina began a program to subsidize pyramid building, maybe because the population became convinced that pyramids had special healing powers and social benefits that would be spread to the entire population...
Assume North Carolina began a program to subsidize pyramid building, maybe because the population became convinced that pyramids had special healing powers and social benefits that would be spread to the entire population...
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting March 11, 2013 voted 6-1 to ban roadside hunting in the County.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting March 11, 2013 voted 6-1 to ban roadside hunting in the County.
 
The dictation pool in the McClatchy newsroom has regurgitated a press release talking about a new "House Republican group".
The dictation pool in the McClatchy newsroom has regurgitated a press release talking about a new "House Republican group".
 
As you probably know, I've been actively involved with environmental issues for over thirty years. I've learned a lot from dealing with many thousands of people over this time.
As you probably know, I've been actively involved with environmental issues for over thirty years. I've learned a lot from dealing with many thousands of people over this time.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary John Skvarla announced the signing of a brownfields agreement for ReVenture West.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary John Skvarla announced the signing of a brownfields agreement for ReVenture West.
 
In recent years, Duke University has developed a reputation for debauchery. A steady drumbeat of scandal--from the 2006 Duke lacrosse rape case to Karen Owen's 2010 "thesis" on the bedroom exploits of her numerous lovers, to various...
In recent years, Duke University has developed a reputation for debauchery. A steady drumbeat of scandal--from the 2006 Duke lacrosse rape case to Karen Owen's 2010 "thesis" on the bedroom exploits of her numerous lovers, to various...
 
While North Carolina's elected leaders prepare to tackle tax reform, the John Locke Foundation's new book urges them to take on the related issue of government overspending through a state Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
While North Carolina's elected leaders prepare to tackle tax reform, the John Locke Foundation's new book urges them to take on the related issue of government overspending through a state Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
 
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is another repeat offender. SB 99, the North Carolina Benefit Corporation Act, is the same piece of legislation dubbed a "Bad Bill" by Civitas in 2011.
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is another repeat offender. SB 99, the North Carolina Benefit Corporation Act, is the same piece of legislation dubbed a "Bad Bill" by Civitas in 2011.
 
Do you need to update your computer skills to qualify for a job? Would you like to be able to prove to employers that you're qualified for a job? If so, this new course offered by the Division of Continuing Education in Washington County is for you!
Do you need to update your computer skills to qualify for a job? Would you like to be able to prove to employers that you're qualified for a job? If so, this new course offered by the Division of Continuing Education in Washington County is for you!
 
On March 12, 2013, the Washington Daily News reported on a presentation Comm. Al Klemm made to the Workforce Partnership for the stated purpose of "diffusing misinformation" surrounding the proposal to move the jail to the industrial park.
On March 12, 2013, the Washington Daily News reported on a presentation Comm. Al Klemm made to the Workforce Partnership for the stated purpose of "diffusing misinformation" surrounding the proposal to move the jail to the industrial park.
 
In the aftermath of the Blueprint NC imbroglio, there has a new wave of political and media attention devoted to North Carolina think tanks, policy centers, and activist groups.
In the aftermath of the Blueprint NC imbroglio, there has a new wave of political and media attention devoted to North Carolina think tanks, policy centers, and activist groups.
 
Robeson County, in southeastern North Carolina, has officially become the state's poorest jurisdiction.
Robeson County, in southeastern North Carolina, has officially become the state's poorest jurisdiction.
 
The City of Washington, North Carolina loses another city manager.
 
As I look at the Blue Goose wheeling and dealing that seems to be going on, I get a little suspicious that some of the "Good Ol boys" are about to pull another one over on the long suffering taxpayers.
As I look at the Blue Goose wheeling and dealing that seems to be going on, I get a little suspicious that some of the "Good Ol boys" are about to pull another one over on the long suffering taxpayers.
 
North Carolinians should expect the General Assembly to pass a strict voter ID bill in 2013, and it will be one that will pass federal and judicial scrutiny, a chairman of the House Elections Committee said.
North Carolinians should expect the General Assembly to pass a strict voter ID bill in 2013, and it will be one that will pass federal and judicial scrutiny, a chairman of the House Elections Committee said.
 
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