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State lawmakers were presented Tuesday with a litany of potential horror stories related to the federal Affordable Care Act. At its worst, Obamacare would sock North Carolina with thousands of job losses, double-digit insurance premium increases, deep Medicare cuts to help pay for the health...
State lawmakers were presented Tuesday with a litany of potential horror stories related to the federal Affordable Care Act. At its worst, Obamacare would sock North Carolina with thousands of job losses, double-digit insurance premium increases, deep Medicare cuts to help pay for the health...
 
The voters of Beaufort County have just recently been treated to two examples of disgusting, sleazy politics. The Republican Party in Beaufort County has just been subjected to an exhibition of one of the things that keeps the GOP from becoming a viable governing force in the county.
The voters of Beaufort County have just recently been treated to two examples of disgusting, sleazy politics. The Republican Party in Beaufort County has just been subjected to an exhibition of one of the things that keeps the GOP from becoming a viable governing force in the county.
 
I first heard about John Rhodes in 2003 while he was serving in the North Carolina House. He was raising questions about the ethics of Democrat House speaker Jim Black and his Republican co-conspirator co-speaker Richard Morgan.
I first heard about John Rhodes in 2003 while he was serving in the North Carolina House. He was raising questions about the ethics of Democrat House speaker Jim Black and his Republican co-conspirator co-speaker Richard Morgan.
 
The counties of Beaufort, Bertie, Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell Washington and Wayne along with the Cities of Goldsboro and Washington were invited to attend an organizational meeting for a "Joint Land Use Policy Committee for the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base".
The counties of Beaufort, Bertie, Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell Washington and Wayne along with the Cities of Goldsboro and Washington were invited to attend an organizational meeting for a "Joint Land Use Policy Committee for the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base".
 
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.
 
One year ago, the UNC system's general administration and Board of Governors published an ambitious set of plans for the state's 17 public universities called Our Time, Our Future: The UNC Compact with North Carolina. One of those plans aims to revamp general education curricula. It seeks to...
One year ago, the UNC system's general administration and Board of Governors published an ambitious set of plans for the state's 17 public universities called Our Time, Our Future: The UNC Compact with North Carolina. One of those plans aims to revamp general education curricula. It seeks to...
 
Childhood hunger is a problem that affects almost every community in North Carolina. In 2013, over 806,000 low-income children received meals through the National School Lunch Program.
Childhood hunger is a problem that affects almost every community in North Carolina. In 2013, over 806,000 low-income children received meals through the National School Lunch Program.
 
Several members of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees donned prison garb and posed behind the bars of a mock jail recently to support a drive by BCCC faculty and staff to help fund scholarships for high school equivalency testing.
Several members of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees donned prison garb and posed behind the bars of a mock jail recently to support a drive by BCCC faculty and staff to help fund scholarships for high school equivalency testing.
 
Dr. Thomas Nicholson of Washington, died Saturday, March 22, 2014.
Dr. Thomas Nicholson of Washington, died Saturday, March 22, 2014.
 
William Cleveland "Cleve" Cox, a World War II infantryman who dedicated his life to helping his fellow veterans and a former Chairman of the North Carolina Veterans Commission, died on March 21, 2014 after a brief illness.
William Cleveland "Cleve" Cox, a World War II infantryman who dedicated his life to helping his fellow veterans and a former Chairman of the North Carolina Veterans Commission, died on March 21, 2014 after a brief illness.
 
Mrs. Rosa Lee Foreman Paul, age 91, a resident of 9716 NC Hwy 99 S. Bath, NC died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at her home.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Foreman Paul, age 91, a resident of 9716 NC Hwy 99 S. Bath, NC died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at her home.
 
John Slugocke, age 94, a resident of John Small Ave., Washington, NC, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at his home.
John Slugocke, age 94, a resident of John Small Ave., Washington, NC, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at his home.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will host a ceremony illuminating the executive mansion in blue tonight at 5:30 p.m. and into tomorrow to raise awareness and show support for individuals with Down syndrome.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will host a ceremony illuminating the executive mansion in blue tonight at 5:30 p.m. and into tomorrow to raise awareness and show support for individuals with Down syndrome.
 
Remember all the brouhaha from last fall's Washington showdown and government shutdown? The dispute purportedly pitted Republicans intent on repealing Obamacare against the president and Democrats intent on preserving the legislation.
Remember all the brouhaha from last fall's Washington showdown and government shutdown? The dispute purportedly pitted Republicans intent on repealing Obamacare against the president and Democrats intent on preserving the legislation.
 
We've done some extensive reporting on the speaker's activities on Jones Street. Greg Brannon – one of speaker Thom's opponents in the US Senate primary campaign has raised ethical questions about the state House's top man.
We've done some extensive reporting on the speaker's activities on Jones Street. Greg Brannon – one of speaker Thom's opponents in the US Senate primary campaign has raised ethical questions about the state House's top man.
 
Parents of students seeking to benefit from the state's Opportunity Scholarships program must wait for the N.C. Court of Appeals to consider a lawsuit filed on their behalf. Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood denied motions made by defendants to delay his preliminary injunction preventing the schol
Parents of students seeking to benefit from the state's Opportunity Scholarships program must wait for the N.C. Court of Appeals to consider a lawsuit filed on their behalf. Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood denied motions made by defendants to delay his preliminary injunction preventing the schol
 
The Beaufort County Board of Trustees on Thursday held its spring retreat with student loans and changes to the board's bylaws and constitution on its agenda.
The Beaufort County Board of Trustees on Thursday held its spring retreat with student loans and changes to the board's bylaws and constitution on its agenda.
 
The Chocowinity Planning Board met Monday (3-17-14) in its regular monthly meeting.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) called for a prohibition on members of Congress using taxpayer money to purchase first class or premium airline tickets for themselves.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) called for a prohibition on members of Congress using taxpayer money to purchase first class or premium airline tickets for themselves.
 
Studies conducted at East Carolina University have shown a way to predict which heart surgery patients may have a common postoperative complication as well as a way to treat those patients ahead of time to prevent it.
Studies conducted at East Carolina University have shown a way to predict which heart surgery patients may have a common postoperative complication as well as a way to treat those patients ahead of time to prevent it.
 
The 17th annual 'Music for Miracles' radiothon, set for March 21-23 on 107.9 WNCT, raises funds to help sick and injured children in eastern North Carolina through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to benefit James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center.
The 17th annual 'Music for Miracles' radiothon, set for March 21-23 on 107.9 WNCT, raises funds to help sick and injured children in eastern North Carolina through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to benefit James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center.
 
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, few of the fastest growing occupations require a four-year or graduate degree for entry. In this week's CommenTerry, I discuss implications of their findings for North Carolina.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, few of the fastest growing occupations require a four-year or graduate degree for entry. In this week's CommenTerry, I discuss implications of their findings for North Carolina.
 
I am a big concept guy, but I well understand that elected leaders are also charged with oversight.
 
Politicians just do not know how to teach reading. The sooner they learn that, the better everyone will be.
 
When I took the job as a movie theater cashier, I had no idea my first excursion into the working world would deliver such valuable life lessons. I learned it's not a good idea to work for someone who tells you to protect the cash register at all costs and hands you a baseball bat to fend off robber
When I took the job as a movie theater cashier, I had no idea my first excursion into the working world would deliver such valuable life lessons. I learned it's not a good idea to work for someone who tells you to protect the cash register at all costs and hands you a baseball bat to fend off robber
 
Al Gore invented it. Now, Big Barry is giving it away.
Al Gore invented it. Now, Big Barry is giving it away.
 
Mrs. Rosa Lee Foreman Paul, age 91, a resident of 9716 NC Hwy. 99 South, Bath, NC died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at her home.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Foreman Paul, age 91, a resident of 9716 NC Hwy. 99 South, Bath, NC died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at her home.
 
Doris Respess Bateman, age 92, a resident of Ridgewood Manor and formerly of Ayden, NC, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014.
Doris Respess Bateman, age 92, a resident of Ridgewood Manor and formerly of Ayden, NC, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014.
 
In his 1955 paper "The Role of Government in Education," Milton Friedman suggested the idea of equity contracts to finance college education. Friedman thought that loans were not the appropriate means of financing education. He argued that the better way was to advance the needed funds for...
In his 1955 paper "The Role of Government in Education," Milton Friedman suggested the idea of equity contracts to finance college education. Friedman thought that loans were not the appropriate means of financing education. He argued that the better way was to advance the needed funds for...
 
DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos held a late afternoon conference call with legislators to provide an update on NC FAST regarding the status of compliance with the USDA standards for Food and Nutrition Services (food stamps).
DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos held a late afternoon conference call with legislators to provide an update on NC FAST regarding the status of compliance with the USDA standards for Food and Nutrition Services (food stamps).
 
Are you thinking about starting college for the first time or going back to school to upgrade your job skills? Or are you wondering whether the time is right or your study skills are good enough?
Are you thinking about starting college for the first time or going back to school to upgrade your job skills? Or are you wondering whether the time is right or your study skills are good enough?
 
One of the cheapest shots in politics is to claim that only the unschooled and ignorant could possibly side with the other team. Both Democrats and Republicans make the claim about the other party. Democrats ridicule Republican-leaning voters for being dumb rednecks and undereducated boobs...
One of the cheapest shots in politics is to claim that only the unschooled and ignorant could possibly side with the other team. Both Democrats and Republicans make the claim about the other party. Democrats ridicule Republican-leaning voters for being dumb rednecks and undereducated boobs...
 
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that XO.STEEL, LLC is locating its North Carolina manufacturing operations in McDowell County. The company plans to create 30 new jobs and invest $350,000 over the next three years in Old Fort.
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that XO.STEEL, LLC is locating its North Carolina manufacturing operations in McDowell County. The company plans to create 30 new jobs and invest $350,000 over the next three years in Old Fort.
 
Newly revised employment data show that 2013 was the strongest year for job growth in North Carolina since the Great Recession. Those numbers contradict liberal arguments about the impact of policies adopted by the conservative-led General Assembly, according to new analysis from the...
Newly revised employment data show that 2013 was the strongest year for job growth in North Carolina since the Great Recession. Those numbers contradict liberal arguments about the impact of policies adopted by the conservative-led General Assembly, according to new analysis from the...
 
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