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Building on positive reforms from the past few years, North Carolina's elected leaders can take more steps to help boost economic growth, improve education, and fight overregulation. The John Locke Foundation's new Agenda 2014 Policy Report offers more than 110 recommendations addressing these...
Building on positive reforms from the past few years, North Carolina's elected leaders can take more steps to help boost economic growth, improve education, and fight overregulation. The John Locke Foundation's new Agenda 2014 Policy Report offers more than 110 recommendations addressing these...
 
Miracle Children and their stories of remarkable courage during life-threatening illnesses and injuries helped make the 29th annual Celebration Broadcast a tremendous success.
Miracle Children and their stories of remarkable courage during life-threatening illnesses and injuries helped make the 29th annual Celebration Broadcast a tremendous success.
 
Art Pope, director of the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), and Dr. Aldona Wos, secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), released the following statement
Art Pope, director of the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), and Dr. Aldona Wos, secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), released the following statement
 
Henry Latham Hodges, Jr. (Rusty) was born on December 21, 1941 in Washington, North Carolina. He graduated from Washington High School in 1959.
Henry Latham Hodges, Jr. (Rusty) was born on December 21, 1941 in Washington, North Carolina. He graduated from Washington High School in 1959.
 
Sara Louise Windley, age 32, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Penn Yan, New York.
Sara Louise Windley, age 32, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Penn Yan, New York.
 
Mr. Michael Joseph Fallat, age 86, a resident of 109 Wedgewood Drive, Washington, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his home.
Mr. Michael Joseph Fallat, age 86, a resident of 109 Wedgewood Drive, Washington, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his home.
 
Election watchers suggest that, including outlays from candidates, political parties, and independent expenditure groups, more than $75 million could be spent in this year's U.S. Senate campaign featuring Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and Republican House Speaker Thom Tillis.
Election watchers suggest that, including outlays from candidates, political parties, and independent expenditure groups, more than $75 million could be spent in this year's U.S. Senate campaign featuring Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and Republican House Speaker Thom Tillis.
 
Patronage in the Federal Government is not "dead" as we have been led to believe. And "patronage" is not the sole purview of either party.
Patronage in the Federal Government is not "dead" as we have been led to believe. And "patronage" is not the sole purview of either party.
 
The Centers for Disease Control has issued travel advisories urging simple measures to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), following the second confirmed case of the virus in the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control has issued travel advisories urging simple measures to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), following the second confirmed case of the virus in the United States.
 
The North Carolina Senate has just proposed its budget for the 2014-15 year, which begins July 1. This is the second in an annual series. First we had the governor's budget; now we have the Senate's; and the House of Representatives will follow soon.
The North Carolina Senate has just proposed its budget for the 2014-15 year, which begins July 1. This is the second in an annual series. First we had the governor's budget; now we have the Senate's; and the House of Representatives will follow soon.
 
House Republican leaders are pretty excited about getting toll roads approved. (We thought the era of squeezing more money out of working people's pockets was over.)
House Republican leaders are pretty excited about getting toll roads approved. (We thought the era of squeezing more money out of working people's pockets was over.)
 
Beaufort County Community College will offer its first online degrees beginning with the Fall 2014 Semester, making it possible for students to obtain an associate's degree, diploma or certificate in one of several fields without having to travel to campus.
Beaufort County Community College will offer its first online degrees beginning with the Fall 2014 Semester, making it possible for students to obtain an associate's degree, diploma or certificate in one of several fields without having to travel to campus.
 
Hagan Supported A Cap And Trade Bill That Would Have Caused Electricity Prices To Skyrocket, Costing Families $1,700 A Year
Hagan Supported A Cap And Trade Bill That Would Have Caused Electricity Prices To Skyrocket, Costing Families $1,700 A Year
 
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Tyton BioEnergy Systems, a company based in Danville, Virginia, is restarting the former Clean Burn Fuels biorefinery in Hoke County as part of its strategy to convert its proprietary tobacco, to be grown regionally,
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Tyton BioEnergy Systems, a company based in Danville, Virginia, is restarting the former Clean Burn Fuels biorefinery in Hoke County as part of its strategy to convert its proprietary tobacco, to be grown regionally,
 
A new poll released by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association shows strong support from North Carolinians for more renewable energy. That's the story.
A new poll released by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association shows strong support from North Carolinians for more renewable energy. That's the story.
 
Commissioners spent the afternoon walking the halls of the Legislature to meet with their Senators and Representatives and discuss county issues.
Commissioners spent the afternoon walking the halls of the Legislature to meet with their Senators and Representatives and discuss county issues.
 
The proposed N.C. Senate budget plan would shift money away from lower priorities to meet the goal of raising public school teacher pay across the state. John Locke Foundation experts reviewing the $21.2 billion plan for 2014-15 like the Senate's focus on spending existing revenue more efficiently.
The proposed N.C. Senate budget plan would shift money away from lower priorities to meet the goal of raising public school teacher pay across the state. John Locke Foundation experts reviewing the $21.2 billion plan for 2014-15 like the Senate's focus on spending existing revenue more efficiently.
 
At the end of July, at least one East Carolina University senior will be working full time in the Research Triangle area for Cisco, an international networking company.
At the end of July, at least one East Carolina University senior will be working full time in the Research Triangle area for Cisco, an international networking company.
 
Much of Governor Pat McCrory's policy on higher education revolves around a catch phrase: "closing the skills gap." Mirroring a national policy touted by President Obama and Vice President Biden, McCrory's drive to "close the skills gap" reflects his vision of the community college system as an unde
Much of Governor Pat McCrory's policy on higher education revolves around a catch phrase: "closing the skills gap." Mirroring a national policy touted by President Obama and Vice President Biden, McCrory's drive to "close the skills gap" reflects his vision of the community college system as an unde
 
The charts in the link below provide an assortment of information on each of the legislative contests.
The charts in the link below provide an assortment of information on each of the legislative contests.
 
There was a time when the GOP was recognized as the group who would cut your taxes, shrink government, and back the bureaucracy off of your case.
There was a time when the GOP was recognized as the group who would cut your taxes, shrink government, and back the bureaucracy off of your case.
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for June, 2014.
 
How serious are our state leaders about economic growth and long-term recovery? Are they committed to broadening the base of taxpayers so that everyone pays something and nearly everyone pays less? Will they stand strong to continue the reforms that are turning the state around?
How serious are our state leaders about economic growth and long-term recovery? Are they committed to broadening the base of taxpayers so that everyone pays something and nearly everyone pays less? Will they stand strong to continue the reforms that are turning the state around?
 
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
 
Mr. Clyde Nicholson Boyd, age 84, a resident of 605 Wilson Street, Washington died Thursday May 29, 2014 at his home.
Mr. Clyde Nicholson Boyd, age 84, a resident of 605 Wilson Street, Washington died Thursday May 29, 2014 at his home.
 
Sylvia Boyd Gilbert, 62, of 210 Shad Bend Drive, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 in Rivertrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Sylvia Boyd Gilbert, 62, of 210 Shad Bend Drive, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 in Rivertrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth King McCullough, 85, resident of 675 Pamlico Beach Road Belhaven died May 24, 2014.
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth King McCullough, 85, resident of 675 Pamlico Beach Road Belhaven died May 24, 2014.
 
Ms. Gladys Moore, 61, of 613 East 9th Street died Monday, May 26, 2014.
Ms. Gladys Moore, 61, of 613 East 9th Street died Monday, May 26, 2014.
 
Mrs. Phoebe Yvonne Coleman Cox, 65, resident of 231 East Bay Street in Belhaven died Saturday, May 24, 2014.
Mrs. Phoebe Yvonne Coleman Cox, 65, resident of 231 East Bay Street in Belhaven died Saturday, May 24, 2014.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued the following statement of congratulations to Eastern North Carolina's winners and participants in the 2014 Congressional Art Competition.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued the following statement of congratulations to Eastern North Carolina's winners and participants in the 2014 Congressional Art Competition.
 
The Chocowinity Town Board will hold the fate of a 15% tax increase for all taxpayers and renters in Beaufort County in its hands when it meets Tuesday (6-3-14).
The Chocowinity Town Board will hold the fate of a 15% tax increase for all taxpayers and renters in Beaufort County in its hands when it meets Tuesday (6-3-14).
 
In 2006, Thom Tillis ousted fellow Republican and incumbent John Rhodes in a nasty primary fight for a Mecklenburg County state House seat.
In 2006, Thom Tillis ousted fellow Republican and incumbent John Rhodes in a nasty primary fight for a Mecklenburg County state House seat.
 
A current provision in the North Carolina Senate budget prompts the formation of a study done by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina.
A current provision in the North Carolina Senate budget prompts the formation of a study done by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed June as Safety and Hazard Awareness Month to promote the safety, health and well-being of all state employees in the workplace.
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed June as Safety and Hazard Awareness Month to promote the safety, health and well-being of all state employees in the workplace.
 
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