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With the passage of HB 589 VIVA/Election Reform, the North Carolina legislature has produced the first comprehensive updating of our election laws in several decades.
With the passage of HB 589 VIVA/Election Reform, the North Carolina legislature has produced the first comprehensive updating of our election laws in several decades.
 
Political debates about education policy are so contentious that consensus may seem forever out of reach. Yet here's something that virtually everyone agrees is true: academic achievement reflects more than just the value added by teachers, administrators, textbooks, and technology...
Political debates about education policy are so contentious that consensus may seem forever out of reach. Yet here's something that virtually everyone agrees is true: academic achievement reflects more than just the value added by teachers, administrators, textbooks, and technology...
 
An East Carolina University professor examined his own family members and the stigmas they face while analyzing a growing trend in America: multiracial and multiethnic families and individuals.
An East Carolina University professor examined his own family members and the stigmas they face while analyzing a growing trend in America: multiracial and multiethnic families and individuals.
 
It's a sad statement about the current state of public education when the person responsible for administering our local school system has such a poor grasp on reality.
It's a sad statement about the current state of public education when the person responsible for administering our local school system has such a poor grasp on reality.
 
There's been a great deal said in recent weeks about H 589, the Voter Information Verification Act. But in many ways the "best is yet to come."
There's been a great deal said in recent weeks about H 589, the Voter Information Verification Act. But in many ways the "best is yet to come."
 
Commercial restrictions through tariffs have been an integral part of American history. The federal government has used forms of commercial restriction as a source of revenue and to protect American industry and labor.
Commercial restrictions through tariffs have been an integral part of American history. The federal government has used forms of commercial restriction as a source of revenue and to protect American industry and labor.
 
Mr. Fred Casper Hollis, age 88, a resident of 79 Hollis Drive, Chocowinity, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Fred Casper Hollis, age 88, a resident of 79 Hollis Drive, Chocowinity, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at his home.
 
McClatchy Rob is just beside himself. According to his headline today, college students are going to have to work harder. (To vote, that is.) *Apparently, working harder is a bad thing, these days.*
McClatchy Rob is just beside himself. According to his headline today, college students are going to have to work harder. (To vote, that is.) *Apparently, working harder is a bad thing, these days.*
 
Tomatoes that don't rot for more than a year, fish with glow-in-the-dark blood vessels, sunscreen made from watermelons, and super-cancer-fighting broccoli: those are but a few of the...
Tomatoes that don't rot for more than a year, fish with glow-in-the-dark blood vessels, sunscreen made from watermelons, and super-cancer-fighting broccoli: those are but a few of the...
 
James Theodore (J.T.) Tetterton peacefully passed on to join his wife and parents in the embrace of the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, August 16, 2013.
James Theodore (J.T.) Tetterton peacefully passed on to join his wife and parents in the embrace of the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, August 16, 2013.
 
Terry Flanagan passed peacefully from this life on August 14, 2013 surrounded by friends and family at the Hospice home of Wake County.
Terry Flanagan passed peacefully from this life on August 14, 2013 surrounded by friends and family at the Hospice home of Wake County.
 
House Republicans Thursday unveiled their tax modification plan, a move that would eliminate the progressive income tax rate in favor of a flat tax.
House Republicans Thursday unveiled their tax modification plan, a move that would eliminate the progressive income tax rate in favor of a flat tax.
 
For all those who scream, "There is no voter fraud in North Carolina!" the silence was deafening after the latest revelation from the State Board of Elections (SBOE) regarding online voter registration during the 2012 election season.
For all those who scream, "There is no voter fraud in North Carolina!" the silence was deafening after the latest revelation from the State Board of Elections (SBOE) regarding online voter registration during the 2012 election season.
 
When someone threatens you, protect yourself. The whole notion sounds imminently fair and reasonable - until someone actually does threaten you and you do protect yourself.
When someone threatens you, protect yourself. The whole notion sounds imminently fair and reasonable - until someone actually does threaten you and you do protect yourself.
 
During the investigation, Deputies learned that the offender had not stayed in the shelter since August 10th. On August 15th, Deputies located the sex offender walking on West 5th Street in Washington and arrested him.
During the investigation, Deputies learned that the offender had not stayed in the shelter since August 10th. On August 15th, Deputies located the sex offender walking on West 5th Street in Washington and arrested him.
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University welcomed 80 new medical students today.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University welcomed 80 new medical students today.
 
Mrs. Mary Z. Ward, age 98, a former resident of the Thurman Griffin Road, Williamston, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Windsor House in Windsor.
Mrs. Mary Z. Ward, age 98, a former resident of the Thurman Griffin Road, Williamston, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Windsor House in Windsor.
 
Alma Beaman Clark, age 85, a resident of Ridgewood Manor, Washington, NC passed away to be with her Lord, Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Alma Beaman Clark, age 85, a resident of Ridgewood Manor, Washington, NC passed away to be with her Lord, Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
It pains me to even come close to being on the same side of an issue with Chris Fitzsimon and the gang.
It pains me to even come close to being on the same side of an issue with Chris Fitzsimon and the gang.
 
Here below is the latest poll from Civitas, and I find it interesting because of its subject matter - the battleground issue of energy. We all use it, just some of us don't quite understand the economic ramifications at any of the levels of it economic necessity to continue without serious disrupti
Here below is the latest poll from Civitas, and I find it interesting because of its subject matter - the battleground issue of energy. We all use it, just some of us don't quite understand the economic ramifications at any of the levels of it economic necessity to continue without serious disrupti
 
When you drive over uneven pavement or hit a pothole on a North Carolina road, you might wonder whether drivers in other states face better or worse driving conditions. Dr. David Hartgen of The Hartgen Group, emeritus professor of transportation studies at the University of North Carolina at...
When you drive over uneven pavement or hit a pothole on a North Carolina road, you might wonder whether drivers in other states face better or worse driving conditions. Dr. David Hartgen of The Hartgen Group, emeritus professor of transportation studies at the University of North Carolina at...
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D., joined leaders of East Carolina University in Greenville today to announce the details of a statewide telepsychiatry plan.
Governor Pat McCrory and Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D., joined leaders of East Carolina University in Greenville today to announce the details of a statewide telepsychiatry plan.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Elections was notified on Tuesday, August 13th, of the passing of Commissioner and Candidate Don Wilkinson of the Town of Washington Park.
The Beaufort County Board of Elections was notified on Tuesday, August 13th, of the passing of Commissioner and Candidate Don Wilkinson of the Town of Washington Park.
 
The Sissipahaw and Occaneechi lived and inhabited what is present-day Wake County, and English and Scotch-Irish settlers from northern states moved into the area during the seventeenth century.
The Sissipahaw and Occaneechi lived and inhabited what is present-day Wake County, and English and Scotch-Irish settlers from northern states moved into the area during the seventeenth century.
 
James Earl “JE” Boyd, Jr., 57, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013.
James Earl “JE” Boyd, Jr., 57, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013.
 
Mr. Garfield Street Jr., of 3511 Wharton Station Road, Washington, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at home.
Mr. Garfield Street Jr., of 3511 Wharton Station Road, Washington, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at home.
 
Mr. Michael DeBob Hamilton, 29, a resident of 3062 H.C. Highway 33 East, Chocowinity, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Mr. Michael DeBob Hamilton, 29, a resident of 3062 H.C. Highway 33 East, Chocowinity, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m.
 
Mr. Ronald Conway Fonville, 64, a resident of 125 Bakers Drive, Washintgton, and formerly of Belhaven, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Mr. Ronald Conway Fonville, 64, a resident of 125 Bakers Drive, Washintgton, and formerly of Belhaven, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
 
During the search, a white powdery substance consistent with cocaine, a dosage unit of vicodin, and drug paraphernalia was found in the home.
During the search, a white powdery substance consistent with cocaine, a dosage unit of vicodin, and drug paraphernalia was found in the home.
 
Senator Richard Burr doesn't have time for the folks at Heritage Action, but he made time this week for Rotary.
Senator Richard Burr doesn't have time for the folks at Heritage Action, but he made time this week for Rotary.
 
Mr. Bryan Lee Barnes, age 21, a resident of 3534 V.O.A. Road, Washington, died Wednesday August 14, 2013.
Mr. Bryan Lee Barnes, age 21, a resident of 3534 V.O.A. Road, Washington, died Wednesday August 14, 2013.
 
In 2008, a committee of faculty members at UNC-Chapel Hill was astounded to discover that the average grade of a Carolina student was 3.213 - well over a B average. Led by Andrew Perrin, a professor of sociology, the school's Educational Policy Committee began looking at how other universities...
In 2008, a committee of faculty members at UNC-Chapel Hill was astounded to discover that the average grade of a Carolina student was 3.213 - well over a B average. Led by Andrew Perrin, a professor of sociology, the school's Educational Policy Committee began looking at how other universities...
 
As to why the NAACP and the League of Women Voters have filed separate complaints against the North Carolina Governor and the State Board of Elections due to HB 589 being signed into law on Monday, August 12, 2013, it could be that North Carolina is a political "battle ground" state.
As to why the NAACP and the League of Women Voters have filed separate complaints against the North Carolina Governor and the State Board of Elections due to HB 589 being signed into law on Monday, August 12, 2013, it could be that North Carolina is a political "battle ground" state.
 
Governor McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
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