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Two years after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools added 45 minutes to the elementary school day systemwide, parents and teachers opposed to the longer school day increasingly have grown frustrated over a lack of progress in getting district officials to reconsider the current seven-hour day.
Two years after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools added 45 minutes to the elementary school day systemwide, parents and teachers opposed to the longer school day increasingly have grown frustrated over a lack of progress in getting district officials to reconsider the current seven-hour day.
 
Sporting red, white and blue crepe paper sashes and hats adorned with gold stars, these Chocowinity Primary School kindergarten students are in a patriotic mood as they celebrate Constitution Day Sept. 17.
Sporting red, white and blue crepe paper sashes and hats adorned with gold stars, these Chocowinity Primary School kindergarten students are in a patriotic mood as they celebrate Constitution Day Sept. 17.
 
One question confronting North Carolina's criminal justice system more and more is: What should we do for a 16-or-17-year-old who genuinely makes a mistake, learned a lesson and most likely will never make that mistake again?
One question confronting North Carolina's criminal justice system more and more is: What should we do for a 16-or-17-year-old who genuinely makes a mistake, learned a lesson and most likely will never make that mistake again?
 
Before Obamacare, before individual mandates, before exchanges, there was Medicaid. Started in 1965 under President Johnson as part of his War on Poverty, Medicaid extended health insurance coverage to low-income Americans.
Before Obamacare, before individual mandates, before exchanges, there was Medicaid. Started in 1965 under President Johnson as part of his War on Poverty, Medicaid extended health insurance coverage to low-income Americans.
 
Scott Harrison was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule III Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Harrison was confined in the Beaufort County...
Scott Harrison was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule III Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Harrison was confined in the Beaufort County...
 
When Lindsay Gardiner Takkunen first heard about the terrorist attack on the Westgate Mall in Kenya, the news hit close to home.
When Lindsay Gardiner Takkunen first heard about the terrorist attack on the Westgate Mall in Kenya, the news hit close to home.
 
A new state audit questions the efficiency of the N.C. Agricultural Finance Authority and suggests that the General Assembly and N.C. Department of Agriculture might want to restructure the authority's operations.
A new state audit questions the efficiency of the N.C. Agricultural Finance Authority and suggests that the General Assembly and N.C. Department of Agriculture might want to restructure the authority's operations.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that NGK Ceramics USA will expand its operations in Iredell County.
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that NGK Ceramics USA will expand its operations in Iredell County.
 
North Carolina's highest court is about to weigh in - again - on state government's constitutional role in making sure children considered at risk of failure in school begin kindergarten with the proper tools to succeed.
North Carolina's highest court is about to weigh in - again - on state government's constitutional role in making sure children considered at risk of failure in school begin kindergarten with the proper tools to succeed.
 
Chocowinity Primary School is pleased to announce the September recipients of the Character Education award, which honors students who were nominated for possessing the character traits of respect and responsibility. They are (front from left) Leanna Hudson, Savannah Trower, Chris Bell, Kadence...
Chocowinity Primary School is pleased to announce the September recipients of the Character Education award, which honors students who were nominated for possessing the character traits of respect and responsibility. They are (front from left) Leanna Hudson, Savannah Trower, Chris Bell, Kadence...
 
No, I'm not speculating about the president's strategies for implementing his health care law or besting Congressional Republicans in budget battles. Today's topic is closer to home: the decision by Attorney General Eric Holder to file a lawsuit alleging that North Carolina's new election law...
No, I'm not speculating about the president's strategies for implementing his health care law or besting Congressional Republicans in budget battles. Today's topic is closer to home: the decision by Attorney General Eric Holder to file a lawsuit alleging that North Carolina's new election law...
 
The September issue of Money (a Time, Inc. publication) featured an article titled "Busting the 5 Myths of College Costs" by Penelope Wang. It claimed that many of the assumptions that parents hold on how to reduce the cost of college are outdated or wrong. Wang promised to give the...
The September issue of Money (a Time, Inc. publication) featured an article titled "Busting the 5 Myths of College Costs" by Penelope Wang. It claimed that many of the assumptions that parents hold on how to reduce the cost of college are outdated or wrong. Wang promised to give the...
 
Mrs. Nancy A. Hayes, age 69, a resident of Peachtree City, GA died Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Mrs. Nancy A. Hayes, age 69, a resident of Peachtree City, GA died Thursday, October 3, 2013.
 
Mr. Virgil Lee Smith, 68, a resident of 1341 Carrow Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013.
Mr. Virgil Lee Smith, 68, a resident of 1341 Carrow Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013.
 
Mr. Samuel Simmons Jr., of Clara Manor, 1218 Pamlico St., Washington, died, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Clara Manor.
Mr. Samuel Simmons Jr., of Clara Manor, 1218 Pamlico St., Washington, died, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Clara Manor.
 
Mrs. Evelyne Farris Roberson, of 402 Broad Creek Drive, Washington, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mrs. Evelyne Farris Roberson, of 402 Broad Creek Drive, Washington, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Mrs. Delzora Moore, 95, a resident of 21073 N.C. Highway 33 East, Edward, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013.
Mrs. Delzora Moore, 95, a resident of 21073 N.C. Highway 33 East, Edward, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013.
 
Mrs. Elsie Daniels, of 26676 U.S. Highway 264, Pantego, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. The family is receiving friends at the home.
Mrs. Elsie Daniels, of 26676 U.S. Highway 264, Pantego, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. The family is receiving friends at the home.
 
Mr. Herbert McCullough, 85, a resident of 675 Pamlico Beach Road, Belhaven, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
Mr. Herbert McCullough, 85, a resident of 675 Pamlico Beach Road, Belhaven, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
 
On September 25, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Cortyne Takita Woolard, age 28, of 4590 Hwy 17 N in Washington. Woolard's arrest stemmed from Investigators answering a complaint at a residence on VOA Rd. in Washington. The Drug Unit received...
On September 25, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Cortyne Takita Woolard, age 28, of 4590 Hwy 17 N in Washington. Woolard's arrest stemmed from Investigators answering a complaint at a residence on VOA Rd. in Washington. The Drug Unit received...
 
Vidant Health and its physician partners are offering you the chance to learn how early detection, regular screening, and advanced treatment options can give you the power against breast cancer. This year's keynote speaker, DeLores Pressley, will be presenting The Power of an UP Woman.
Vidant Health and its physician partners are offering you the chance to learn how early detection, regular screening, and advanced treatment options can give you the power against breast cancer. This year's keynote speaker, DeLores Pressley, will be presenting The Power of an UP Woman.
 
Students at Northeast Elementary in Pre-K through fifth grades recently enjoyed a visit from Ronald McDonald for a show on friendship and bullying. Pictured are students in Robin Dana's first grade class.
Students at Northeast Elementary in Pre-K through fifth grades recently enjoyed a visit from Ronald McDonald for a show on friendship and bullying. Pictured are students in Robin Dana's first grade class.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday struck back at the federal government, saying the U.S. Department of Justice was "working in the fringes." McCrory, a Republican, said the state would defend the lawsuit filed by the Democratic administration of President Barack Obama against the state's new election...
Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday struck back at the federal government, saying the U.S. Department of Justice was "working in the fringes." McCrory, a Republican, said the state would defend the lawsuit filed by the Democratic administration of President Barack Obama against the state's new election...
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited the North Carolina Zoo this morning, stopping by Asheboro for a tour to learn more about one of the nation's most popular zoos.
Governor Pat McCrory visited the North Carolina Zoo this morning, stopping by Asheboro for a tour to learn more about one of the nation's most popular zoos.
 
There's a revolution coming in this country. A growing majority of ordinary people (i.e., not the political elite) are simply fed up with government the way it has been operating the last few years, by both political parties.
There's a revolution coming in this country. A growing majority of ordinary people (i.e., not the political elite) are simply fed up with government the way it has been operating the last few years, by both political parties.
 
When reason gets stretched to the breaking point I start asking myself " What does everybody else know that I do not know?"
When reason gets stretched to the breaking point I start asking myself " What does everybody else know that I do not know?"
 
Officials in Beaufort County passed a new ordinance that prohibits smoking and the use of other tobacco products and e-cigarettes in County buildings, vehicles and within fifty feet of all County buildings, beginning October 1, 2013.
Officials in Beaufort County passed a new ordinance that prohibits smoking and the use of other tobacco products and e-cigarettes in County buildings, vehicles and within fifty feet of all County buildings, beginning October 1, 2013.
 
McClatchy has been writing gleefully about Attorney General Roy Cooper's criticisms of the GOP-dominated legislature and Governor Pat McCrory.
McClatchy has been writing gleefully about Attorney General Roy Cooper's criticisms of the GOP-dominated legislature and Governor Pat McCrory.
 
Mrs. Rosa Dell Mitchell Wiggins, age 69, a resident of 2484 Gray Rd. Chocowinity, NC died Monday September 30, 2013 at her home.
Mrs. Rosa Dell Mitchell Wiggins, age 69, a resident of 2484 Gray Rd. Chocowinity, NC died Monday September 30, 2013 at her home.
 
Charles Dale Ward, age 53, a resident of Farmville, NC, died Monday, September 30, 2013.
Charles Dale Ward, age 53, a resident of Farmville, NC, died Monday, September 30, 2013.
 
Mrs. Julia Mae Salsbury Parker, 79, of 1009 Van Norden St., Washington, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013.
Mrs. Julia Mae Salsbury Parker, 79, of 1009 Van Norden St., Washington, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013.
 
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) issued the following joint statement today in response to the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit on North Carolina's election reform law.
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) issued the following joint statement today in response to the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit on North Carolina's election reform law.
 
The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have approved a proposal giving Cedar Fair Entertainment, the corporate owner of the Carowinds amusement park, $922,468 in incentives over the next three years to help the park build new rides and attractions. The city council approved its $330,000...
The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have approved a proposal giving Cedar Fair Entertainment, the corporate owner of the Carowinds amusement park, $922,468 in incentives over the next three years to help the park build new rides and attractions. The city council approved its $330,000...
 
It is telling that when Washington decides to attack North Carolina's new voting reforms, the nation's top legal authority paints a misleading picture of those laws.
It is telling that when Washington decides to attack North Carolina's new voting reforms, the nation's top legal authority paints a misleading picture of those laws.
 
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