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Puzzled by the past several months of histrionics about North Carolina's election-law changes? You're hardly alone. By any objective standard, the Voter Identification and Verification Act enacted last year was commonsensical in structure and modest in potential effects.
Puzzled by the past several months of histrionics about North Carolina's election-law changes? You're hardly alone. By any objective standard, the Voter Identification and Verification Act enacted last year was commonsensical in structure and modest in potential effects.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced a sweeping array of education initiatives that will increase teacher pay, provide in-state tuition for newly separated veterans, increase funding for textbooks and establish salary supplements for teachers who obtain advanced degrees in a subject they are teaching.
Governor Pat McCrory announced a sweeping array of education initiatives that will increase teacher pay, provide in-state tuition for newly separated veterans, increase funding for textbooks and establish salary supplements for teachers who obtain advanced degrees in a subject they are teaching.
 
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest today announced his intention to create the North Carolina Education Endowment aimed at supplementing teacher pay in our public schools.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest today announced his intention to create the North Carolina Education Endowment aimed at supplementing teacher pay in our public schools.
 
Sorry we could not continue our good conversation this morning, but your article said it all, I think.
Sorry we could not continue our good conversation this morning, but your article said it all, I think.
 
People keep talking about the high burden of college debt, which now surpasses credit card debt. And the federal government is doing something to help.
People keep talking about the high burden of college debt, which now surpasses credit card debt. And the federal government is doing something to help.
 
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
 
Twenty-one students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as "BCCC's Best" in a ceremony on the college campus recently. All students were cited for displaying the character trait "hard worker."
Twenty-one students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as "BCCC's Best" in a ceremony on the college campus recently. All students were cited for displaying the character trait "hard worker."
 
North Carolina's Supreme Court justices heard two oral arguments several weeks ago about two separate Racial Justice Act cases.
North Carolina's Supreme Court justices heard two oral arguments several weeks ago about two separate Racial Justice Act cases.
 
Mrs. Mildred Snell McCuistion, age 86, a former resident of Washington, died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Martin General Hospital in Williamston.
Mrs. Mildred Snell McCuistion, age 86, a former resident of Washington, died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Martin General Hospital in Williamston.
 
Governor Pat McCrory is calling for a scholarship program that will give newly separated veterans the equivalency of in-state tuition at the state's University of North Carolina institutions. In April, the governor said he will ask the Legislature for in-state tuition at the state's 58 community...
Governor Pat McCrory is calling for a scholarship program that will give newly separated veterans the equivalency of in-state tuition at the state's University of North Carolina institutions. In April, the governor said he will ask the Legislature for in-state tuition at the state's 58 community...
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has again been honored as one of the top producers of family physicians in the nation.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has again been honored as one of the top producers of family physicians in the nation.
 
In a state primary race with national implications, House Speaker Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, defeated seven other candidates and won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by freshman Democrat Kay Hagan. And in a contest that drew more than $1 million in independent expenditures...
In a state primary race with national implications, House Speaker Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, defeated seven other candidates and won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by freshman Democrat Kay Hagan. And in a contest that drew more than $1 million in independent expenditures...
 
Delmar's cynicism is earned, in my view. Let me quickly tell you of another story which had a better outcome.
Delmar's cynicism is earned, in my view. Let me quickly tell you of another story which had a better outcome.
 
In the May 6 Supreme Court primary Robin Hudson, a Democratic incumbent in an officially nonpartisan race, faced two Republican challengers: former Court of Appeals Judge Eric Levinson and Jeanette Doran, who chairs the state's Board of Review and used to lead the North Carolina Institute for Consti
In the May 6 Supreme Court primary Robin Hudson, a Democratic incumbent in an officially nonpartisan race, faced two Republican challengers: former Court of Appeals Judge Eric Levinson and Jeanette Doran, who chairs the state's Board of Review and used to lead the North Carolina Institute for Consti
 
The Beaufort County Community College Staff Association recently presented its Golden Apple Award to Vice President of Continuing Education Chet Jarman, who is retiring at the end of May after more than 16 years at the college.
The Beaufort County Community College Staff Association recently presented its Golden Apple Award to Vice President of Continuing Education Chet Jarman, who is retiring at the end of May after more than 16 years at the college.
 
Mrs. Anne Weeks Scott, age 86, a resident of 102 Stratton Place, Somerset in Washington died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at home.
Mrs. Anne Weeks Scott, age 86, a resident of 102 Stratton Place, Somerset in Washington died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at home.
 
Mrs. Frances Marlene Stanton Walther, age 75, a resident of 306 Cedar Lane, Washington, NC died Friday May 9, 2014 at home.
Mrs. Frances Marlene Stanton Walther, age 75, a resident of 306 Cedar Lane, Washington, NC died Friday May 9, 2014 at home.
 
Dr. Ray Guilford Silverthorne, age 94, a resident of Shady Banks Beach Road in Washington, NC died Friday, May 9, 2014 at his home.
Dr. Ray Guilford Silverthorne, age 94, a resident of Shady Banks Beach Road in Washington, NC died Friday, May 9, 2014 at his home.
 
Mrs. Ruby "Honeycake" Bunch of 79 Railroad Avenue, Pantego, died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Inpatient Hospice, Greenville.
Mrs. Ruby "Honeycake" Bunch of 79 Railroad Avenue, Pantego, died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Inpatient Hospice, Greenville.
 
Governor Pat McCrory formally opened the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' new flagship state-of-the art office today in Huntersville and highlighted improved DMV customer service across the state. As part of those changes the governor also announced that, starting today, most newcomers to the...
Governor Pat McCrory formally opened the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' new flagship state-of-the art office today in Huntersville and highlighted improved DMV customer service across the state. As part of those changes the governor also announced that, starting today, most newcomers to the...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced that North Carolina's Mobile Disaster Hospital is being sent to Mississippi to provide medical support to a community whose 41-bed hospital, medical clinics and only nursing home was destroyed by the tornadoes on Monday.
Governor Pat McCrory announced that North Carolina's Mobile Disaster Hospital is being sent to Mississippi to provide medical support to a community whose 41-bed hospital, medical clinics and only nursing home was destroyed by the tornadoes on Monday.
 
Rule by individuals who exercise broad discretionary authority, rather than rule by impartially written and objectively enforced laws, can lead to poor stewardship and even malfeasance.
Rule by individuals who exercise broad discretionary authority, rather than rule by impartially written and objectively enforced laws, can lead to poor stewardship and even malfeasance.
 
Please find attached two additional agenda items that are requested to be included under New Business on the May 12, 2014 City Council Agenda.
Please find attached two additional agenda items that are requested to be included under New Business on the May 12, 2014 City Council Agenda.
 
An AP article appearing in the April Fools Day (4/1/2014 - the timing seems appropriate) Tampa Tribune indicated that the U.S. was considering the release of Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, who was arrested in 1985 and convicted of spying for Israel.
An AP article appearing in the April Fools Day (4/1/2014 - the timing seems appropriate) Tampa Tribune indicated that the U.S. was considering the release of Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, who was arrested in 1985 and convicted of spying for Israel.
 
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
 
Coping with continuing financial challenges crept into committee and board discussions during the April meeting of the East Carolina University Board of Trustees.
Coping with continuing financial challenges crept into committee and board discussions during the April meeting of the East Carolina University Board of Trustees.
 
I am hearing from quite a few folks who heard from Pat McCrory on their home telephones Sunday evening.
I am hearing from quite a few folks who heard from Pat McCrory on their home telephones Sunday evening.
 
Mrs. Frances Marlene Stanton Walther, age 75, a resident of 306 Cedar Lane, Washington, NC died Friday May 9, 2014 at home.
Mrs. Frances Marlene Stanton Walther, age 75, a resident of 306 Cedar Lane, Washington, NC died Friday May 9, 2014 at home.
 
Ruth E. Owens, age 91, of Washington, NC died on May 8, 2014. She was born on May 23, 1922 in Columbia NC, the daughter of Walter Owens and Fannie Owens.
Ruth E. Owens, age 91, of Washington, NC died on May 8, 2014. She was born on May 23, 1922 in Columbia NC, the daughter of Walter Owens and Fannie Owens.
 
A Celebration of the life of Hannah Watson Roberson Bagwell, 90 years old, will be held Saturday, May 10, at 2 PM at the First United Methodist Church, officiated by Major Ron Busroe of the Salvation Army and Rev. Alan Sasser.
A Celebration of the life of Hannah Watson Roberson Bagwell, 90 years old, will be held Saturday, May 10, at 2 PM at the First United Methodist Church, officiated by Major Ron Busroe of the Salvation Army and Rev. Alan Sasser.
 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Willie "Billy" Gray Moore, Jr. on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at his home, after a long bout of illness.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Willie "Billy" Gray Moore, Jr. on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at his home, after a long bout of illness.
 
Mr. Alfred Brown, 74, a resident of 706 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, formerly of Aurora, died Thursday, May 1, 2014.
Mr. Alfred Brown, 74, a resident of 706 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, formerly of Aurora, died Thursday, May 1, 2014.
 
Nelva Gray Tetterton Hardison, age 79 a resident of Cherry Run Road, Washington, NC, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Nelva Gray Tetterton Hardison, age 79 a resident of Cherry Run Road, Washington, NC, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
I've made this point before, but it's worth emphasizing one more time: those who oppose school choice in elementary and secondary education should, if they wish to be consistent, oppose former Gov. Jim Hunt's Smart Start program and former Gov. Mike Easley's More At Four program, now known as NC Pre
I've made this point before, but it's worth emphasizing one more time: those who oppose school choice in elementary and secondary education should, if they wish to be consistent, oppose former Gov. Jim Hunt's Smart Start program and former Gov. Mike Easley's More At Four program, now known as NC Pre
 
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