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Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
 
Is state spending on education an investment or a political payoff? Critics of the North Carolina state budget just approved by...
Is state spending on education an investment or a political payoff? Critics of the North Carolina state budget just approved by...
 
We frequently hear that the inmates have taken over the asylum. It would now seem that the skin merchants have taken over the Government. At least the Justice Department. (Justice??)
We frequently hear that the inmates have taken over the asylum. It would now seem that the skin merchants have taken over the Government. At least the Justice Department. (Justice??)
 
For years, the UNC Board of Governors has been known as a popular destination for political cronies seeking patronage payoffs. Though, recent scandals within the university system had prompted state Republicans to talk up the idea of shaking the place up.
For years, the UNC Board of Governors has been known as a popular destination for political cronies seeking patronage payoffs. Though, recent scandals within the university system had prompted state Republicans to talk up the idea of shaking the place up.
 
Mr. Edward Russell Johnston, age 92, a resident of 1101 Day Beacon Drive, Belhaven, NC died Friday, July 26, 2013 at Vidant Pungo Hospital in Belhaven, NC.
Mr. Edward Russell Johnston, age 92, a resident of 1101 Day Beacon Drive, Belhaven, NC died Friday, July 26, 2013 at Vidant Pungo Hospital in Belhaven, NC.
 
Judy Elaine Lefever, 65, of Pantego, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at Roanoke Landing Nursing Center in Plymouth.
Judy Elaine Lefever, 65, of Pantego, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at Roanoke Landing Nursing Center in Plymouth.
 
Mary Hazel Thompson Lucas, age 99, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Arbor Acres in Winston-Salem.
Mary Hazel Thompson Lucas, age 99, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Arbor Acres in Winston-Salem.
 
Nullification is the theory that says that actions of the federal government that are passed, imposed, or exercised in excess or abuse of the express authority granted in the Constitution are not enforceable.
Nullification is the theory that says that actions of the federal government that are passed, imposed, or exercised in excess or abuse of the express authority granted in the Constitution are not enforceable.
 
A new study by researchers at East Carolina University connects race with a higher chance of death following coronary bypass surgery among patients who also have peripheral artery disease.
A new study by researchers at East Carolina University connects race with a higher chance of death following coronary bypass surgery among patients who also have peripheral artery disease.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bill this morning.
 
From 1972 to 2002, North Carolina was represented in the US Senate by one of the nation's most preeminent conservatives.
From 1972 to 2002, North Carolina was represented in the US Senate by one of the nation's most preeminent conservatives.
 
The Democrat complaint list goes on and on against photo voter ID in North Carolina: voter suppression, new Jim Crow laws, onerous requirements for college students to cast ballots, etc.
The Democrat complaint list goes on and on against photo voter ID in North Carolina: voter suppression, new Jim Crow laws, onerous requirements for college students to cast ballots, etc.
 
This week I voted against a budget that would set North Carolina and the northeast back. The budget was a statement about priorities.
This week I voted against a budget that would set North Carolina and the northeast back. The budget was a statement about priorities.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory has signed into law a bill substantially scaling back the amount of debt the state can assume without voter approval. Supporters say...
Gov. Pat McCrory has signed into law a bill substantially scaling back the amount of debt the state can assume without voter approval. Supporters say...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed a $20.6 billion budget today that increases K-12 education funding, incorporates fiscally-responsible tax reform and lays the foundation for economic growth and job creation.
Governor Pat McCrory signed a $20.6 billion budget today that increases K-12 education funding, incorporates fiscally-responsible tax reform and lays the foundation for economic growth and job creation.
 
Twenty years ago, the state of Georgia pioneered the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) scholarships. Since then, these scholarships have spawned imitations around the country and, at least within Georgia, they have achieved third rail status - that is, they are practically...
Twenty years ago, the state of Georgia pioneered the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) scholarships. Since then, these scholarships have spawned imitations around the country and, at least within Georgia, they have achieved third rail status - that is, they are practically...
 
A Senate committee Tuesday lumped sweeping election law changes into a House-approved bill that would require voters to produce a photo ID in order to cast a ballot.
A Senate committee Tuesday lumped sweeping election law changes into a House-approved bill that would require voters to produce a photo ID in order to cast a ballot.
 
Ms. Geneva Cox Keech, age 102, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plymouth, NC.
Ms. Geneva Cox Keech, age 102, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plymouth, NC.
 
Once upon a time, in fact until 1980, the average worker could maintain a middle class income laboring in our factories, building our homes and offices, nursing us to health and working in our companies.
Once upon a time, in fact until 1980, the average worker could maintain a middle class income laboring in our factories, building our homes and offices, nursing us to health and working in our companies.
 
Mrs. Esthalee Pipkin Smithwick, age 88, a resident of 72 Down Shore Road, Core Point died Thursday evening July 25, 2013 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
Mrs. Esthalee Pipkin Smithwick, age 88, a resident of 72 Down Shore Road, Core Point died Thursday evening July 25, 2013 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
 
After a highly productive legislative long session, the North Carolina Senate concluded its substantive business early Friday morning after passing many long-overdue reforms to improve North Carolina's public schools, rebuild our economy and restore our place as a leader in job growth.
After a highly productive legislative long session, the North Carolina Senate concluded its substantive business early Friday morning after passing many long-overdue reforms to improve North Carolina's public schools, rebuild our economy and restore our place as a leader in job growth.
 
It was one of the most contentious bills this legislative session, but Senate Bill 81 ultimately was approved, transferring ownership of...
It was one of the most contentious bills this legislative session, but Senate Bill 81 ultimately was approved, transferring ownership of...
 
The NC General Assembly is moving to accomplish something long overdue - killing off straight-ticket voting. North Carolina has been ONE of only 15 states to allow straight-ticket voting.
The NC General Assembly is moving to accomplish something long overdue - killing off straight-ticket voting. North Carolina has been ONE of only 15 states to allow straight-ticket voting.
 
Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
 
Beaufort County Community College has been approved to offer course work in the field of Health and Fitness Science, a field that will provide many job opportunities for area residents, college officials announced this week.
Beaufort County Community College has been approved to offer course work in the field of Health and Fitness Science, a field that will provide many job opportunities for area residents, college officials announced this week.
 
Edna Barker Lancaster, age 84, a resident of John Small Ave., Washington, NC passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the home of her daughter.
Edna Barker Lancaster, age 84, a resident of John Small Ave., Washington, NC passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the home of her daughter.
 
Mr. Haywood “Bay Bro” H. Moore, of 322 New Hope Road, Washington, died, Monday, July 15, 2013, at home.
Mr. Haywood “Bay Bro” H. Moore, of 322 New Hope Road, Washington, died, Monday, July 15, 2013, at home.
 
Mrs. Dianne Crandell, of 1006 E . Seventh St., Washington, died, Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mrs. Dianne Crandell, of 1006 E . Seventh St., Washington, died, Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Learning opportunities at East Carolina University expand beyond the college-age crowd each summer when the university opens its doors to students from kindergarten through high school.
Learning opportunities at East Carolina University expand beyond the college-age crowd each summer when the university opens its doors to students from kindergarten through high school.
 
Barry's joined the TEA Party. For several years now, the TEA partiers have been saying that government is dysfunctional and that Washington's the problem, not the solution.
Barry's joined the TEA Party. For several years now, the TEA partiers have been saying that government is dysfunctional and that Washington's the problem, not the solution.
 
General Fund spending totals $20.6 billion for fiscal year 2013-14, only a 2.5 percent increase from the previous year.
General Fund spending totals $20.6 billion for fiscal year 2013-14, only a 2.5 percent increase from the previous year.
 
Nearly a month into the 2013-14 fiscal year, Gov. Pat McCrory is set to sign the state budget into law today.
 
It can be easy to assume that fresh and healthy food options are abundant in communities like Beaufort County that have fertile soil and a history rich in farming.
It can be easy to assume that fresh and healthy food options are abundant in communities like Beaufort County that have fertile soil and a history rich in farming.
 
After reading letters addressed to him, Nathaniel Macon burned them. More than once, he likely tossed the papers into the fireplace in the spartan...
After reading letters addressed to him, Nathaniel Macon burned them. More than once, he likely tossed the papers into the fireplace in the spartan...
 
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