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In a misnamed article, "Common Core is a conservative victory," Republican education reformers Chester Finn and Michael Petrilli used a recent News &Observer op-ed to try and persuade North Carolina conservatives to support the new national Common Core education standards.
In a misnamed article, "Common Core is a conservative victory," Republican education reformers Chester Finn and Michael Petrilli used a recent News &Observer op-ed to try and persuade North Carolina conservatives to support the new national Common Core education standards.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Tutco, Inc. will expand its manufacturing facility in Buncombe County.
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Tutco, Inc. will expand its manufacturing facility in Buncombe County.
 
Today, I had a five minute chat with the Washington's Electric Utilities Director Keith Hardt about what caused last night's blackout on the east side of Washington.
Today, I had a five minute chat with the Washington's Electric Utilities Director Keith Hardt about what caused last night's blackout on the east side of Washington.
 
Are your kids between the ages of 7 and 11? Do they have an interest in nature? If so, sign them up to become a Junior Ranger of Goose Creek State Park.
Are your kids between the ages of 7 and 11? Do they have an interest in nature? If so, sign them up to become a Junior Ranger of Goose Creek State Park.
 
Regulatory policy is about striking a proper balance. Virtually no one disagrees with the propriety of government designing, promulgating, and enforcing...
Regulatory policy is about striking a proper balance. Virtually no one disagrees with the propriety of government designing, promulgating, and enforcing...
 
As a professor in a business school, each semester I strive to make my courses relevant for students. For readers who are not well-versed in the ins-and-out of B-Schools, my admission may be a bit of a surprise. But politicized majors (e.g., gender studies) are not the only disciplines that...
As a professor in a business school, each semester I strive to make my courses relevant for students. For readers who are not well-versed in the ins-and-out of B-Schools, my admission may be a bit of a surprise. But politicized majors (e.g., gender studies) are not the only disciplines that...
 
Rob "Mr. Politics" Christensen says North Carolina politics has gone from "polarized to paranoid."
Rob "Mr. Politics" Christensen says North Carolina politics has gone from "polarized to paranoid."
 
North Carolina could save more than $3 billion in Medicaid prescription costs over the coming decade by negotiating discounts through pharmacy networks...
North Carolina could save more than $3 billion in Medicaid prescription costs over the coming decade by negotiating discounts through pharmacy networks...
 
These are issues that must be addressed by the entire board to fulfill our fiduciary and legal duties to every taxpayer in our state. The board should immediately hire an independent forensic auditor to begin a review process.
These are issues that must be addressed by the entire board to fulfill our fiduciary and legal duties to every taxpayer in our state. The board should immediately hire an independent forensic auditor to begin a review process.
 
Spend any time with the participants of two annual camps run by East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine and your first question may be, "Where are all the sick kids?"
Spend any time with the participants of two annual camps run by East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine and your first question may be, "Where are all the sick kids?"
 
"North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, who didn't go to Paris, scored the first aviation-related economic development plum for the region when GE Aviation announced plans to invest $195 million over the next five years and create 242 new jobs at its four facilities in North Carolina.
"North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, who didn't go to Paris, scored the first aviation-related economic development plum for the region when GE Aviation announced plans to invest $195 million over the next five years and create 242 new jobs at its four facilities in North Carolina.
 
Many Americans have known for a long time that the IRS is a rogue agency that will readily break the law to accomplish its "mission."
Many Americans have known for a long time that the IRS is a rogue agency that will readily break the law to accomplish its "mission."
 
The N&O and Char-O ran an in-depth two part series examining the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
The N&O and Char-O ran an in-depth two part series examining the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
 
The City of Washington Utilities has a huge blackout in Mac'swood and east of Washington from Bonner Street to the east. This was realated to me by the officers that run the 911 service.
The City of Washington Utilities has a huge blackout in Mac'swood and east of Washington from Bonner Street to the east. This was realated to me by the officers that run the 911 service.
 
Regulation imposes significant costs on the economy through deadweight loss - i.e., labor and capital employed in complying with government edicts and red tape, as opposed to being used for productive purposes.
Regulation imposes significant costs on the economy through deadweight loss - i.e., labor and capital employed in complying with government edicts and red tape, as opposed to being used for productive purposes.
 
Here in Moore County, the owners of our local thrice twice-weekly Peabody Award-winning, hallucination-inducing newspaper are the same bunch who perfected the concept of lefty media bias over decades at The Raleigh News & Observer.
Here in Moore County, the owners of our local thrice twice-weekly Peabody Award-winning, hallucination-inducing newspaper are the same bunch who perfected the concept of lefty media bias over decades at The Raleigh News & Observer.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following direct appointments today
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following direct appointments today
 
Mr. William Moore, a resident of 250 West 131st Street, New York, N.Y., died Monday, June 17, 2013.
Mr. William Moore, a resident of 250 West 131st Street, New York, N.Y., died Monday, June 17, 2013.
 
Mr. Lee Scott Alligood, age 62, a resident of 125 Singleton St., Washington, died Friday June 21, 2013.
Mr. Lee Scott Alligood, age 62, a resident of 125 Singleton St., Washington, died Friday June 21, 2013.
 
Hashawn Tyrell Cherry, known as Shawn Moore, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, as a result of drowning.
Hashawn Tyrell Cherry, known as Shawn Moore, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, as a result of drowning.
 
Mr. Walter Warren, age 80, a resident of the Pamlico Plantation community, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mr. Walter Warren, age 80, a resident of the Pamlico Plantation community, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
A government reform group is making another push for changes in the way North Carolina draws legislative maps as the...
A government reform group is making another push for changes in the way North Carolina draws legislative maps as the...
 
On the front page of the Sunday June 8, 2013 Washington Daily News was an article titled "SBI Move Concerns Local Officials". The Daily News has been supporting those good old boy Democrats during the past few days.
On the front page of the Sunday June 8, 2013 Washington Daily News was an article titled "SBI Move Concerns Local Officials". The Daily News has been supporting those good old boy Democrats during the past few days.
 
To go over all the instances of favoritism over the center's past 26 years would be overwhelming. The following examples are from the last year alone, when the Rural Center was involved in over 800 projects.
To go over all the instances of favoritism over the center's past 26 years would be overwhelming. The following examples are from the last year alone, when the Rural Center was involved in over 800 projects.
 
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville officially opened today (June 20) with officials predicting that it will become a special healing place for the hundreds of thousands of children whose families live east of I-95.
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville officially opened today (June 20) with officials predicting that it will become a special healing place for the hundreds of thousands of children whose families live east of I-95.
 
I got your attention didn’t I? Well, if you are a major car enthusiast, I’m going to lose you very quickly.
I got your attention didn’t I? Well, if you are a major car enthusiast, I’m going to lose you very quickly.
 
"High-tech research companies like DB Global Technology, Inc. know that North Carolina is just the place for their business to grow," said Governor McCrory.
"High-tech research companies like DB Global Technology, Inc. know that North Carolina is just the place for their business to grow," said Governor McCrory.
 
The debate about health care reform has long been fraught with persistent myths and inaccurate claims. Here's another one to add to the list: Obamacare...
The debate about health care reform has long been fraught with persistent myths and inaccurate claims. Here's another one to add to the list: Obamacare...
 
In an interview, Tillis said the two chambers need to breach a "philosophical" divide - one that may take days, if not longer, to reconcile.
In an interview, Tillis said the two chambers need to breach a "philosophical" divide - one that may take days, if not longer, to reconcile.
 
Mr. William Easley Pace II, 71, of West Jefferson passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. William Easley Pace II, 71, of West Jefferson passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
 
Mr. Lee Scott Alligood, age 63, a resident of 125 Singleton Street, Washington, NC died Friday, June 21, 2013.
Mr. Lee Scott Alligood, age 63, a resident of 125 Singleton Street, Washington, NC died Friday, June 21, 2013.
 
Mrs. Claire Sallade Boden, age 76, a resident of the Pamlico Plantation Community, Washington, NC, formerly of Beaver, PA, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013.
Mrs. Claire Sallade Boden, age 76, a resident of the Pamlico Plantation Community, Washington, NC, formerly of Beaver, PA, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013.
 
This week's Bad Bill of the Week has the intention of removing a barrier to employment opportunities for people with a criminal record, but like previous Bad Bills relating to employment, this one has unintended consequences that must be pointed out.
This week's Bad Bill of the Week has the intention of removing a barrier to employment opportunities for people with a criminal record, but like previous Bad Bills relating to employment, this one has unintended consequences that must be pointed out.
 
Tax reform legislation working its way through the General Assembly could affect a Taxpayer Bill of Rights measure originally intended to return...
Tax reform legislation working its way through the General Assembly could affect a Taxpayer Bill of Rights measure originally intended to return...
 
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