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The trivial and oppositional intolerance of political and other board meetings drives some people up the wall. Others see it as one of the necessities of a democratic form of government.
The trivial and oppositional intolerance of political and other board meetings drives some people up the wall. Others see it as one of the necessities of a democratic form of government.
 
Mr. Louis Wilkinson Martin, Sr., age 89, passed peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning May 22, 2014 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mr. Louis Wilkinson Martin, Sr., age 89, passed peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning May 22, 2014 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
 
Some of the House Democrats' most vocal advocates for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina have filed House Bill 1083, committing the state to add more of its poorest residents to the government health insurance program.
Some of the House Democrats' most vocal advocates for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina have filed House Bill 1083, committing the state to add more of its poorest residents to the government health insurance program.
 
Governor Pat McCrory was at the Outer Banks today to celebrate "Tourism Week" in North Carolina and to discuss the newest tourism statistics from the U.S. Travel Association.
Governor Pat McCrory was at the Outer Banks today to celebrate "Tourism Week" in North Carolina and to discuss the newest tourism statistics from the U.S. Travel Association.
 
East Carolina University art professor Robert Ebendorf has been honored with a lifetime achievement award by a group he helped found more than 40 years ago.
East Carolina University art professor Robert Ebendorf has been honored with a lifetime achievement award by a group he helped found more than 40 years ago.
 
New rules are in place at the Legislative Building, just in time for the short session's first Moral Monday protest. The Legislative Services Commission on Thursday adopted new rules seeking to clarify the definition of disruptive behavior. It's in an effort to address an opinion by a Wake County...
New rules are in place at the Legislative Building, just in time for the short session's first Moral Monday protest. The Legislative Services Commission on Thursday adopted new rules seeking to clarify the definition of disruptive behavior. It's in an effort to address an opinion by a Wake County...
 
Settlement of he Pamlico area of eastern North Carolina was first attempted by the English when the Lost Colony was established on Roanoke Island in 1585.
Settlement of he Pamlico area of eastern North Carolina was first attempted by the English when the Lost Colony was established on Roanoke Island in 1585.
 
The 2014 Primary Election is over and only one legislative race remains undecided. In N.C. House District 23 Democratic primary, where four candidates were vying for the open seat, no candidate received more than 40 percent of the total vote. As a result, the candidate in second place...
The 2014 Primary Election is over and only one legislative race remains undecided. In N.C. House District 23 Democratic primary, where four candidates were vying for the open seat, no candidate received more than 40 percent of the total vote. As a result, the candidate in second place...
 
I had an interesting talk today with someone who has floor privileges in the legislative building to go along with his flashy job title. We talked about the passion being exhibited by grassroots activists to get House Bill 1061 passed into state law.
I had an interesting talk today with someone who has floor privileges in the legislative building to go along with his flashy job title. We talked about the passion being exhibited by grassroots activists to get House Bill 1061 passed into state law.
 
Teacher and state employee pay raises, increased environmental protection and continued operational reforms are given high priority in Governor Pat McCrory's short session recommended budget.
Teacher and state employee pay raises, increased environmental protection and continued operational reforms are given high priority in Governor Pat McCrory's short session recommended budget.
 
I never cease to be amazed that there are residents of Beaufort County who continue to struggle to understand the jail issues. Some people are dedicated to the thought that every government and every person on the planet makes decisions based on facts, reason and logic.
I never cease to be amazed that there are residents of Beaufort County who continue to struggle to understand the jail issues. Some people are dedicated to the thought that every government and every person on the planet makes decisions based on facts, reason and logic.
 
When it comes to crafting school-reform policies for North Carolina, elected officials can choose the path of least resistance or the path of greatest assistance.
When it comes to crafting school-reform policies for North Carolina, elected officials can choose the path of least resistance or the path of greatest assistance.
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is pleased to announce that three Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches will be staffed by lifeguards for the summer.
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is pleased to announce that three Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches will be staffed by lifeguards for the summer.
 
Members of the Travel Study Club at Beaufort County Community College have arrived in London and have visited a number of famous museums and sites in the past two days.
Members of the Travel Study Club at Beaufort County Community College have arrived in London and have visited a number of famous museums and sites in the past two days.
 
As "Small Business Week" continues, North Carolinians are reminded that Kay Hagan has consistently advanced the agenda of big labor unions at the expense of small businesses and workers.
As "Small Business Week" continues, North Carolinians are reminded that Kay Hagan has consistently advanced the agenda of big labor unions at the expense of small businesses and workers.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today that creates a multi-agency task force aimed at reducing substance abuse and underage drinking. The Governor's Substance Abuse and Underage Drinking Prevention and Treatment Task Force will build on statewide prevention, treatment and...
Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today that creates a multi-agency task force aimed at reducing substance abuse and underage drinking. The Governor's Substance Abuse and Underage Drinking Prevention and Treatment Task Force will build on statewide prevention, treatment and...
 
Earlier this month the News & Observer ran three opinion pieces on Common Core State Standards. Find them here, here and here. The authors are respected and accomplished individuals, which makes it all the more surprising that they would defend Common Core with arguments that are silly and...
Earlier this month the News & Observer ran three opinion pieces on Common Core State Standards. Find them here, here and here. The authors are respected and accomplished individuals, which makes it all the more surprising that they would defend Common Core with arguments that are silly and...
 
East Carolina University will build its eighth dental community service learning center in Brunswick County, officials announced at a press conference in Bolivia on May 16.
East Carolina University will build its eighth dental community service learning center in Brunswick County, officials announced at a press conference in Bolivia on May 16.
 
The seventh annual Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market season will open on Wednesday, May 21 from 5-8 p.m. This pop-up market is held Wednesday evenings through the end of August and is located at Five Points Plaza at the corner of 5th and Evans streets in Uptown Greenville.
The seventh annual Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market season will open on Wednesday, May 21 from 5-8 p.m. This pop-up market is held Wednesday evenings through the end of August and is located at Five Points Plaza at the corner of 5th and Evans streets in Uptown Greenville.
 
Local and state officials from Haywood County have proposed a resolution that would increase the county's occupancy tax by 50 percent. Any increase in the tax rate should be put forward in a referendum, not a simple resolution by county commissioners.
Local and state officials from Haywood County have proposed a resolution that would increase the county's occupancy tax by 50 percent. Any increase in the tax rate should be put forward in a referendum, not a simple resolution by county commissioners.
 
Today, at a ceremony at the White House with President Barack Obama, Charlotte resident Sergeant Kyle J. White received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery during a battle in Aranas, Afghanistan in 2007. Governor Pat McCrory, who met with Sgt. White in April, thanked him for his...
Today, at a ceremony at the White House with President Barack Obama, Charlotte resident Sergeant Kyle J. White received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery during a battle in Aranas, Afghanistan in 2007. Governor Pat McCrory, who met with Sgt. White in April, thanked him for his...
 
Sometimes, we find ourselves debating whether Barry Obama is simply incompetent or willfully driving our economy into the toilet.
Sometimes, we find ourselves debating whether Barry Obama is simply incompetent or willfully driving our economy into the toilet.
 
Mrs. Eugondia Annette Peele, 70, resident of Greensboro, formerly of Washington died Friday, May 16, 2014.
Mrs. Eugondia Annette Peele, 70, resident of Greensboro, formerly of Washington died Friday, May 16, 2014.
 
The National Mobile Disaster Hospital that deployed from North Carolina on May 1 to tornado-ravaged Louisville, Miss., opened Monday to patients. The opening was greeted by fanfare and a walk-through by Gov. Philip Bryant and federal, state and local dignitaries.
The National Mobile Disaster Hospital that deployed from North Carolina on May 1 to tornado-ravaged Louisville, Miss., opened Monday to patients. The opening was greeted by fanfare and a walk-through by Gov. Philip Bryant and federal, state and local dignitaries.
 
Eva Wilson Ralph died in Raleigh on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the age of 83.
Eva Wilson Ralph died in Raleigh on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the age of 83.
 
Orval Eugene Herron, age 93, a resident of Washington, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
Orval Eugene Herron, age 93, a resident of Washington, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
 
Registration for Fall Semester 2014 is under way at Beaufort County Community College in a new format designed to work better with students' schedules.
Registration for Fall Semester 2014 is under way at Beaufort County Community College in a new format designed to work better with students' schedules.
 
Now that fact checkers for The Washington Post, WRAL-TV, and FactCheck.org have all taken the Senate Majority PAC to task for its false attack ad against Republican Senate candidate Thom Tillis, I've decided to intervene in the organization's defense.
Now that fact checkers for The Washington Post, WRAL-TV, and FactCheck.org have all taken the Senate Majority PAC to task for its false attack ad against Republican Senate candidate Thom Tillis, I've decided to intervene in the organization's defense.
 
Governor Pat McCrory today asked President Barack Obama to declare a disaster in four counties to expedite recovery from the tornadoes and severe storms that struck much of eastern North Carolina April 25.
Governor Pat McCrory today asked President Barack Obama to declare a disaster in four counties to expedite recovery from the tornadoes and severe storms that struck much of eastern North Carolina April 25.
 
There was an interesting AP generated article in the Tampa Tribune on Mother's Day (5/11/14). It was headlined "Pregnant women gain new options".
There was an interesting AP generated article in the Tampa Tribune on Mother's Day (5/11/14). It was headlined "Pregnant women gain new options".
 
The North Carolina Small Business Administration (NCSBA) Disaster Financial Assistance Center will close at 6:00 PM, Thursday, May 22.
The North Carolina Small Business Administration (NCSBA) Disaster Financial Assistance Center will close at 6:00 PM, Thursday, May 22.
 
Susan Eubanks, a clinical trials nurse specialist at the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center, has been selected by her peers as this year's top nurse at ECU Physicians, the group medical practice of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
Susan Eubanks, a clinical trials nurse specialist at the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center, has been selected by her peers as this year's top nurse at ECU Physicians, the group medical practice of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
 
We are back home after a great High School Reunion celebrating 50 years. I actually graduated with the class of '63 by taking summer school English and taking enough units to get out just before Kennedy was killed.
We are back home after a great High School Reunion celebrating 50 years. I actually graduated with the class of '63 by taking summer school English and taking enough units to get out just before Kennedy was killed.
 
The leader of the state Senate promised fast action to appeal a Wake County Superior Court judge's decision halting the General Assembly's plans to end teacher tenure. Meantime, the head of the state's largest teacher association, which brought the lawsuit challenging the end of career status, was d
The leader of the state Senate promised fast action to appeal a Wake County Superior Court judge's decision halting the General Assembly's plans to end teacher tenure. Meantime, the head of the state's largest teacher association, which brought the lawsuit challenging the end of career status, was d
 
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