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While the McCrory administration is hailing an overhaul of the way North Carolina recruits business, open government advocates worry that...
While the McCrory administration is hailing an overhaul of the way North Carolina recruits business, open government advocates worry that...
 
Ms. Shannon Lee Kolba Ramsey, age 59, died Saturday morning at Cross Creek Nursing Home in Swan Quarter, NC.
Ms. Shannon Lee Kolba Ramsey, age 59, died Saturday morning at Cross Creek Nursing Home in Swan Quarter, NC.
 
Mr. Leon DeCastro Bonner, III, age 76, a resident of 211 Avalon Lane, Greenville, NC died Sunday July 14, 2013 at The Caroline House in Cary, NC.
Mr. Leon DeCastro Bonner, III, age 76, a resident of 211 Avalon Lane, Greenville, NC died Sunday July 14, 2013 at The Caroline House in Cary, NC.
 
Mr. Walter Murrel Johnson, age 49, a resident of Belhaven, died Saturday July 13, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Walter Murrel Johnson, age 49, a resident of Belhaven, died Saturday July 13, 2013 at his home.
 
What is it like to be a Swedish graduate student in the United States? Before being asked to write this article, I had hardly given the subject a single thought. I just assumed that it must be more or less the same as being an American student.
What is it like to be a Swedish graduate student in the United States? Before being asked to write this article, I had hardly given the subject a single thought. I just assumed that it must be more or less the same as being an American student.
 
Mr. Ernest Sherwood Carter, Jr., age 83, a resident of 107 Connecticut Drive, Chocowinity, NC died Monday morning July 15, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Mr. Ernest Sherwood Carter, Jr., age 83, a resident of 107 Connecticut Drive, Chocowinity, NC died Monday morning July 15, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
 
Yes, it is true that Charles Hickman has declined the appointment to the Beaufort County Board of Elections. His letter has been received by the State Board of Elections and they are in the process of responding to it.
Yes, it is true that Charles Hickman has declined the appointment to the Beaufort County Board of Elections. His letter has been received by the State Board of Elections and they are in the process of responding to it.
 
Governor McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
There is no public policy debate in which the language has been manipulated more than in the case of global warming. In fact, the language has been...
There is no public policy debate in which the language has been manipulated more than in the case of global warming. In fact, the language has been...
 
Well, it looks like the mainstream media and their lefty buddies didn't quite get the widespread anarchy and chaos they were counting on in the wake of the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial.
Well, it looks like the mainstream media and their lefty buddies didn't quite get the widespread anarchy and chaos they were counting on in the wake of the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial.
 
Class projects completed by graduate students enrolled at East Carolina University will save two North Carolina-based companies more than $1 million over the next decade.
Class projects completed by graduate students enrolled at East Carolina University will save two North Carolina-based companies more than $1 million over the next decade.
 
Medicaid reform is likely to end up with much better results in North Carolina than in Kentucky. A new joint Policy Report from the John Locke Foundation and the Florida-based Foundation for Government Accountability explains why.
Medicaid reform is likely to end up with much better results in North Carolina than in Kentucky. A new joint Policy Report from the John Locke Foundation and the Florida-based Foundation for Government Accountability explains why.
 
The North Carolina I'm leading today is on a powerful comeback. After just six months of problem-solving leadership and making the tough decisions that we were elected to do, there is significant movement on vital reforms to tax policy, energy, education, economic development and transportation.
The North Carolina I'm leading today is on a powerful comeback. After just six months of problem-solving leadership and making the tough decisions that we were elected to do, there is significant movement on vital reforms to tax policy, energy, education, economic development and transportation.
 
I saw a commercial on TV the other morning that nearly made me spew my Cheerios. Some vaguely-named council or coalition was running an ad praising US Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) for the following: "Creating Jobs", "Making college affordable".
I saw a commercial on TV the other morning that nearly made me spew my Cheerios. Some vaguely-named council or coalition was running an ad praising US Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) for the following: "Creating Jobs", "Making college affordable".
 
Mr. Jonathan Jeffrey Lewis Moore, age 31, of 143 E Martin Luther King, Washington, N.C., died, Saturday July 13, 2013 at the home.
Mr. Jonathan Jeffrey Lewis Moore, age 31, of 143 E Martin Luther King, Washington, N.C., died, Saturday July 13, 2013 at the home.
 
"Citing Bela Fleck's nontraditional technique on banjo as an influence on his approach to the pans, Scales crafts time-slipping compositions drawing on the dissonant harmonies and angular melodies of Thelonious Monk, the experimental classicism of Igor Stravinsky, and the urban swagger of Kanye West
"Citing Bela Fleck's nontraditional technique on banjo as an influence on his approach to the pans, Scales crafts time-slipping compositions drawing on the dissonant harmonies and angular melodies of Thelonious Monk, the experimental classicism of Igor Stravinsky, and the urban swagger of Kanye West
 
Governor Pat McCrory's Partnership for a Healthy North Carolina is an innovative approach to redesign the state's Old Medicaid system into a safety net that improves patients' health and saves taxpayer dollars.
Governor Pat McCrory's Partnership for a Healthy North Carolina is an innovative approach to redesign the state's Old Medicaid system into a safety net that improves patients' health and saves taxpayer dollars.
 
Out of left field comes the Administration announcement that implementation of one of the more contentious requirements of Obamacare will be delayed for a year (i.e. until 2015).
Out of left field comes the Administration announcement that implementation of one of the more contentious requirements of Obamacare will be delayed for a year (i.e. until 2015).
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills into law today
 
Several weeks ago I penned a column where I referred to the weekly protests by political leftists at the General Assembly as "Moron Monday." I was completely off base and now realize my mistake.
Several weeks ago I penned a column where I referred to the weekly protests by political leftists at the General Assembly as "Moron Monday." I was completely off base and now realize my mistake.
 
The state House Thursday struck a blow for broad regulatory reform. Senate Bill 112 seeks to streamline the rulemaking process, protect grandfathered zoning decisions, prohibit zoning protest petitions, and remove industrial commissioners from state personnel protections. The bill also would...
The state House Thursday struck a blow for broad regulatory reform. Senate Bill 112 seeks to streamline the rulemaking process, protect grandfathered zoning decisions, prohibit zoning protest petitions, and remove industrial commissioners from state personnel protections. The bill also would...
 
Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Swindell Purnell, of Georgia and formerly of Blounts Creek, died Sunday, July 7, 2013.
Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Swindell Purnell, of Georgia and formerly of Blounts Creek, died Sunday, July 7, 2013.
 
Mrs. Thelma Hammond Lee, of 1110 Van Norden St., Washington, died, Friday, July 12, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mrs. Thelma Hammond Lee, of 1110 Van Norden St., Washington, died, Friday, July 12, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Ms. Gertrude Vernice Godley, of Washington, died Friday, July 12, 2013.
Ms. Gertrude Vernice Godley, of Washington, died Friday, July 12, 2013.
 
Mr. Marion Durell Allen, age 82, resident of 630 East Charles St., Grifton, NC died Friday July 12, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Marion Durell Allen, age 82, resident of 630 East Charles St., Grifton, NC died Friday July 12, 2013 at his home.
 
Millard Fillmore Wright, Jr., age 75, a resident of Lillie Ln., Washington, NC passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC.
Millard Fillmore Wright, Jr., age 75, a resident of Lillie Ln., Washington, NC passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC.
 
Some Davidson County GOP leaders are telling me they see the hand of Speaker Thom Tillis and Raleigh-based GOP operatives involved in the process to fill an open state House seat - and they don't like it.
Some Davidson County GOP leaders are telling me they see the hand of Speaker Thom Tillis and Raleigh-based GOP operatives involved in the process to fill an open state House seat - and they don't like it.
 
On July 11, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested William Logan Whichard, age 20, of 3028 Whichards Beach Rd. in Chocowinity and Danielle Alex Baker, age 20, of 1977 Hwy 102 in Chocowinity.
On July 11, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested William Logan Whichard, age 20, of 3028 Whichards Beach Rd. in Chocowinity and Danielle Alex Baker, age 20, of 1977 Hwy 102 in Chocowinity.
 
Two measures that could affect future North Carolina elections appear headed for further study.
Two measures that could affect future North Carolina elections appear headed for further study.
 
George Zimmerman may be the murderer of a fine young upstanding Black man, Trayvon Martin, or he may be the perfect foil for the racist race-baiters and poverty pimps; however, either way, I simply don't give a "rat's ass." Enough already.
George Zimmerman may be the murderer of a fine young upstanding Black man, Trayvon Martin, or he may be the perfect foil for the racist race-baiters and poverty pimps; however, either way, I simply don't give a "rat's ass." Enough already.
 
"If the General Assembly sends me the Senate-approved bill (HB 695), I will veto it. If I get the House-passed bill (SB 353), I'll sign it,"
"If the General Assembly sends me the Senate-approved bill (HB 695), I will veto it. If I get the House-passed bill (SB 353), I'll sign it,"
 
The Prison Home Leave program has been modified, according to the media, as of last week. While some people are resting better knowing that 15-20 of the offenders are no longer eligible, there are some concerns that need to be addressed.
The Prison Home Leave program has been modified, according to the media, as of last week. While some people are resting better knowing that 15-20 of the offenders are no longer eligible, there are some concerns that need to be addressed.
 
Liberal politicians, activists, and commentators have spent months prodding, baiting, and criticizing Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and the Republican-led state legislature. While occasionally goading their targets into making unwise comments, the obstructionists have failed to keep...
Liberal politicians, activists, and commentators have spent months prodding, baiting, and criticizing Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and the Republican-led state legislature. While occasionally goading their targets into making unwise comments, the obstructionists have failed to keep...
 
Today, Friday July 12th, we had one new candidate to file - Bobby Roberson for Washington City Council.
Today, Friday July 12th, we had one new candidate to file - Bobby Roberson for Washington City Council.
 
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