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Samuel Johnston, one of early North Carolina's most durable politicians, served as governor during the debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Samuel Johnston, one of early North Carolina's most durable politicians, served as governor during the debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners voted 4 to 3 to move as "quick as is practicable" to effect an earlier property revaluation in order to correct the property values that were the cumulative effect of a revaluation performed in 2009, and enacted on January 2010.
The Beaufort County Commissioners voted 4 to 3 to move as "quick as is practicable" to effect an earlier property revaluation in order to correct the property values that were the cumulative effect of a revaluation performed in 2009, and enacted on January 2010.
 
Despite having 152 convicted murderers on death row, North Carolina has not conducted an execution since 2006.
Despite having 152 convicted murderers on death row, North Carolina has not conducted an execution since 2006.
 
Boy, have Boehner and his folks got their talking points down.
 
If you ever get the chance to visit the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC, you will be forever affected by what you see and learn there, and you will be moved by a quote you see hanging near one of the exhibits.
If you ever get the chance to visit the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC, you will be forever affected by what you see and learn there, and you will be moved by a quote you see hanging near one of the exhibits.
 
Most people need a manager. President Obama's boys are managed. It's just not making them any smarter.
 
Hailing from Washington, North Carolina, Lindsay Warren was a long-serving Democratic politician.
 
This essential one phrase maxim is the film, veritable bookends in an analogy of its contents from start to finish.
This essential one phrase maxim is the film, veritable bookends in an analogy of its contents from start to finish.
 
For the first time in the history of the United States, the United States Government and their United States Treasury has suffered a debt-rating downgrade at the hands of the Standard and Poor's (S&P) rating service, to AA+.
For the first time in the history of the United States, the United States Government and their United States Treasury has suffered a debt-rating downgrade at the hands of the Standard and Poor's (S&P) rating service, to AA+.
 
Congress is in summer recess. Typically, members go home to their districts and states to hold town hall meetings and brief the voters on happenings in DC.
Congress is in summer recess. Typically, members go home to their districts and states to hold town hall meetings and brief the voters on happenings in DC.
 
The historian Polybius famously observed that empires deteriorate either internally or from without.
The historian Polybius famously observed that empires deteriorate either internally or from without.
 
In the wake of the grossly unfair jury verdict (according to Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson) recently handed down in the Florida George Zimmerman trial, we are hearing all kinds of proposals to get rid of the "stand your ground" laws.
In the wake of the grossly unfair jury verdict (according to Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson) recently handed down in the Florida George Zimmerman trial, we are hearing all kinds of proposals to get rid of the "stand your ground" laws.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed August 11, 2013 as Freedom 500 Day in North Carolina.
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed August 11, 2013 as Freedom 500 Day in North Carolina.
 
William Sydney Porter, or more famously known by his pen name O. Henry, was a popular short story writer during the early twentieth century.
William Sydney Porter, or more famously known by his pen name O. Henry, was a popular short story writer during the early twentieth century.
 
Government has truly become Big Daddy in many people's minds. Nothing proves this claim more than recent arguments on the floor of the North Carolina Senate regarding SB 594.
Government has truly become Big Daddy in many people's minds. Nothing proves this claim more than recent arguments on the floor of the North Carolina Senate regarding SB 594.
 
US Senator Kay Hagan - affectionately known in some parts as Chuck Schumer's Sock Puppet™ - found her way out of the sock drawer this week to meet with the slow-pitch softballers on The Fayetteville Observer's editorial staff.
US Senator Kay Hagan - affectionately known in some parts as Chuck Schumer's Sock Puppet™ - found her way out of the sock drawer this week to meet with the slow-pitch softballers on The Fayetteville Observer's editorial staff.
 
Do we, as the Tea Party, need the GOP or it is the GOP that needs us?
 
Mr. Lewis Warren Davis, age 80, a resident of Nashville, NC and a former resident of Chocowinity died Saturday August 10, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Lewis Warren Davis, age 80, a resident of Nashville, NC and a former resident of Chocowinity died Saturday August 10, 2013 at his home.
 
Mr. Edwin Howard “Fizz Ed” Denny, Jr, age 63, a resident of 101 Hattie Lane, Washington, NC died Friday August 9, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville, NC.
Mr. Edwin Howard “Fizz Ed” Denny, Jr, age 63, a resident of 101 Hattie Lane, Washington, NC died Friday August 9, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville, NC.
 
After the North Carolina General Assembly enacted its tax-reform package last month, critics denied it would have a positive effect on the state's economy.
After the North Carolina General Assembly enacted its tax-reform package last month, critics denied it would have a positive effect on the state's economy.
 
A little over a year after he lost his legs to a mine while fighting in Afghanistan, Army Ranger Nathan Rimpf received a new home donated through a partnership of the Operation Coming Home foundation and the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County.
A little over a year after he lost his legs to a mine while fighting in Afghanistan, Army Ranger Nathan Rimpf received a new home donated through a partnership of the Operation Coming Home foundation and the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County.
 
A reporter, television-radio executive, and U.S. Senator, Jesse Helms was born October 18, 1921, in Monroe, N.C., to Jesse Alexander and Ethel Mae Helms.
A reporter, television-radio executive, and U.S. Senator, Jesse Helms was born October 18, 1921, in Monroe, N.C., to Jesse Alexander and Ethel Mae Helms.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has authorized payments for 34 grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has authorized payments for 34 grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
 
Imagine if Samuel Adams had said: "What's the point to standing up to the British? I mean, King George is the king. He's in control.
Imagine if Samuel Adams had said: "What's the point to standing up to the British? I mean, King George is the king. He's in control.
 
Karl Busbee "K.B." Dickerson was welcomed Home Thursday, August 8, 2013.
Karl Busbee "K.B." Dickerson was welcomed Home Thursday, August 8, 2013.
 
Mr. Floyd Wilson Sawyer, age 86, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mr. Floyd Wilson Sawyer, age 86, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Mrs. Helen Audrey Ermatinger Howard, age 85, a resident of 6000 River Road, Apt. 24, Washington, died Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at her home.
Mrs. Helen Audrey Ermatinger Howard, age 85, a resident of 6000 River Road, Apt. 24, Washington, died Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at her home.
 
We often hear officials at America's elite colleges and universities crowing about their "rich and interesting" student bodies, and how they assemble them by using "holistic" procedures to evaluate the huge numbers of applicants.
We often hear officials at America's elite colleges and universities crowing about their "rich and interesting" student bodies, and how they assemble them by using "holistic" procedures to evaluate the huge numbers of applicants.
 
Please take a moment to tell Governor McCrory that you Support Voter ID and the other election reforms in HB 589 and ask him to sign the bill into law immediately!
Please take a moment to tell Governor McCrory that you Support Voter ID and the other election reforms in HB 589 and ask him to sign the bill into law immediately!
 
More than 20 years after she left office, the late Margaret Thatcher's name still evokes strong positive and negative reactions in Great Britain and around the world.
More than 20 years after she left office, the late Margaret Thatcher's name still evokes strong positive and negative reactions in Great Britain and around the world.
 
Hunter S. Thompson's oft quoted phrase, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro," was never more apparent than in the preceding weeks of my professional life.
Hunter S. Thompson's oft quoted phrase, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro," was never more apparent than in the preceding weeks of my professional life.
 
Mr. James Harold Windley, formerly of Washington, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at the home of his daughter Michelle Harvey.
Mr. James Harold Windley, formerly of Washington, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at the home of his daughter Michelle Harvey.
 
Ann Tayloe Kivett, 75, died on August 5 in Oklahoma City where she had been visiting family.
Ann Tayloe Kivett, 75, died on August 5 in Oklahoma City where she had been visiting family.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after overall high school graduation rates in North Carolina rose to 82.5 percent, a 14 point improvement since the 2006 academic year.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after overall high school graduation rates in North Carolina rose to 82.5 percent, a 14 point improvement since the 2006 academic year.
 
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