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In spite of the fact that they don't have the money to do the project they're planning, the Commissioner Jail Committee proceeded Wednesday (8-20-14) with the planning to build a project they don't have the money to pay for.
In spite of the fact that they don't have the money to do the project they're planning, the Commissioner Jail Committee proceeded Wednesday (8-20-14) with the planning to build a project they don't have the money to pay for.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Special Superior Court Judge Lisa Bell to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Special Superior Court Judge Lisa Bell to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
 
Those of us who had good social studies teachers know that our system of government is a democratic republic. It is not a democracy.
 
College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City will present the The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the first production of the 2014/15 Performing Arts Center season.
College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City will present the The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the first production of the 2014/15 Performing Arts Center season.
 
It seems like a lifetime ago, but remember the euphoria when Baghdad fell in early 2003?
It seems like a lifetime ago, but remember the euphoria when Baghdad fell in early 2003?
 
Members of the Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee presented nine major recommendations on testing standards and assessments to Governor Pat McCrory today at a meeting at the Executive Mansion.
Members of the Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee presented nine major recommendations on testing standards and assessments to Governor Pat McCrory today at a meeting at the Executive Mansion.
 
We posted earlier about how new regulations on the use of unmanned drone aircraft in North Carolina *magically* appeared amid an appropriations bill that passed the state Senate.
We posted earlier about how new regulations on the use of unmanned drone aircraft in North Carolina *magically* appeared amid an appropriations bill that passed the state Senate.
 
Christopher “Chris” Lodge of Charles Hubert Lodge and the late Barbara Lodge, of 945 Magnolia School Rd., Washington, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014 at Greenville Inpatient Hospice, Greenville.
Christopher “Chris” Lodge of Charles Hubert Lodge and the late Barbara Lodge, of 945 Magnolia School Rd., Washington, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014 at Greenville Inpatient Hospice, Greenville.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
In Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's marvelous book Thinking, Fast and Slow, he distinguishes between what he calls our brain's "System 1" and "System 2."
In Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's marvelous book Thinking, Fast and Slow, he distinguishes between what he calls our brain's "System 1" and "System 2."
 
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Cascades Tissue Group will open a new manufacturing facility in Scotland County.
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Cascades Tissue Group will open a new manufacturing facility in Scotland County.
 
For many years, state education and political leaders promised increasing our "investment" in public schools was the key to raising student achievement for disadvantaged students.
For many years, state education and political leaders promised increasing our "investment" in public schools was the key to raising student achievement for disadvantaged students.
 
When your Social Studies teacher taught you that "the Constitution was written to protect our rights…" did it ever occur to you to wonder from whom we would need to be protected?
When your Social Studies teacher taught you that "the Constitution was written to protect our rights…" did it ever occur to you to wonder from whom we would need to be protected?
 
Governor Pat McCrory and the state of North Carolina have been selected for a nationally recognized program that will support its efforts to strengthen the state's workforce.
Governor Pat McCrory and the state of North Carolina have been selected for a nationally recognized program that will support its efforts to strengthen the state's workforce.
 
The move Thursday by a Wake County Superior Court judge to strike down the state's fledgling Opportunity Scholarships program is seen as a short-term setback by supporters of the private tuition vouchers.
The move Thursday by a Wake County Superior Court judge to strike down the state's fledgling Opportunity Scholarships program is seen as a short-term setback by supporters of the private tuition vouchers.
 
"The Ice Bucket Challenge" formed a major trend last week in social media, raising donations in viral amounts for the ALS Association
"The Ice Bucket Challenge" formed a major trend last week in social media, raising donations in viral amounts for the ALS Association
 
We usually try to keep our focus on events related to The Carolinas, but the circus in Ferguson, Missouri has us stepping out from those parameters.
We usually try to keep our focus on events related to The Carolinas, but the circus in Ferguson, Missouri has us stepping out from those parameters.
 
Three sitting commissioners, two candidates for the Beaufort County Commission and the Beaufort NAACP held a press conference Thursday (8-21-14) on the recent developments related to the building of a new jail/public safety facility in Beaufort County.
Three sitting commissioners, two candidates for the Beaufort County Commission and the Beaufort NAACP held a press conference Thursday (8-21-14) on the recent developments related to the building of a new jail/public safety facility in Beaufort County.
 
If you have to get advice on how to be safe taking selfies or need to be reminded not to publicly display material which you don't want public, you are stupid and should be placed in a zoo as "a rare species who was able to survive natural selection even though they shouldn't have.
If you have to get advice on how to be safe taking selfies or need to be reminded not to publicly display material which you don't want public, you are stupid and should be placed in a zoo as "a rare species who was able to survive natural selection even though they shouldn't have.
 
As Republicans continue to portray Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan as joined at the hip to an unpopular President Obama, and with congressional approval ratings in the ditch, the freshman senator’s best campaign strategy is to avoid national issues, political observers say.
As Republicans continue to portray Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan as joined at the hip to an unpopular President Obama, and with congressional approval ratings in the ditch, the freshman senator’s best campaign strategy is to avoid national issues, political observers say.
 
Governor Pat McCrory applauded a new report issued by the Commission on Workforce Development that shows North Carolina can narrow the skills gap by increasing direct collaboration between critical industries and the state's job training programs.
Governor Pat McCrory applauded a new report issued by the Commission on Workforce Development that shows North Carolina can narrow the skills gap by increasing direct collaboration between critical industries and the state's job training programs.
 
Tropical Storm system could form into a Tropical Depression or Storm by this time Monday Morning.
Tropical Storm system could form into a Tropical Depression or Storm by this time Monday Morning.
 
Think you know the answer to this question? I thought they represented the business interests of the City of Washington and the surrounding community with an occasional foray into Beaufort County business interests.
Think you know the answer to this question? I thought they represented the business interests of the City of Washington and the surrounding community with an occasional foray into Beaufort County business interests.
 
The annual high school equivalency Assessment Day at Beaufort County Community College drew a record number of attendees on Wednesday, Aug. 20, with over 78 people from BCCC's service area attending the event. Fifty-five people attended last year.
The annual high school equivalency Assessment Day at Beaufort County Community College drew a record number of attendees on Wednesday, Aug. 20, with over 78 people from BCCC's service area attending the event. Fifty-five people attended last year.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
Twenty-eight House Republicans bolted party ranks Tuesday, joining 26 Democrats to defeat an economic incentives program that some labeled "corporate welfare."
Twenty-eight House Republicans bolted party ranks Tuesday, joining 26 Democrats to defeat an economic incentives program that some labeled "corporate welfare."
 
In one of its last actions for the 2014 legislative session, the House defeated a Senate proposal to restructure county sales taxes, with a number of House members voicing concerns and voting against the economic development components included in H1224
In one of its last actions for the 2014 legislative session, the House defeated a Senate proposal to restructure county sales taxes, with a number of House members voicing concerns and voting against the economic development components included in H1224
 
Sen. Bill Cook's office today (8-20-14) released a copy of a letter he sent to the Local Government Commission last Friday (8-15-14) You can read the letter by clicking here.
Sen. Bill Cook's office today (8-20-14) released a copy of a letter he sent to the Local Government Commission last Friday (8-15-14) You can read the letter by clicking here.
 
In May, Governor Pat McCrory signed an Executive Order establishing an Aviation Development Task Force for the state.
In May, Governor Pat McCrory signed an Executive Order establishing an Aviation Development Task Force for the state.
 
Former GOP legislator John Rhodes — now a conservative independent is taking the fight directly to major party candidates Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis.
Former GOP legislator John Rhodes — now a conservative independent is taking the fight directly to major party candidates Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis.
 
While vacationing on Oak Island this month my wife and I decided to visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
While vacationing on Oak Island this month my wife and I decided to visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that CS Carolina, Inc. is expanding operations in Alamance County.
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that CS Carolina, Inc. is expanding operations in Alamance County.
 
On August 16, 2014 at 3:10 a.m., the Beaufort County Communications Center received a report of a house fire on Cherry Run Road in Washington, NC. Clarks Neck and Old Ford Fire Departments, Washington City EMS and the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.
On August 16, 2014 at 3:10 a.m., the Beaufort County Communications Center received a report of a house fire on Cherry Run Road in Washington, NC. Clarks Neck and Old Ford Fire Departments, Washington City EMS and the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.
 
This presidency, his pathetic staff, his inept cabinet and their respective departments, and, finally, his accompanying mainstream media are rotten to the core: But how can a nation save itself from itself when it is not smart enough to consider the question?
This presidency, his pathetic staff, his inept cabinet and their respective departments, and, finally, his accompanying mainstream media are rotten to the core: But how can a nation save itself from itself when it is not smart enough to consider the question?
 
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