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Archived Results for August 2014

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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?
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that he will appoint Judge R.N. "Bob" Hunter, Jr. as a Justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that he will appoint Judge R.N. "Bob" Hunter, Jr. as a Justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
 
For all the drama in the days leading up to the adjournment of the 2014 "short session" of the General Assembly, the final day proved anticlimactic.
For all the drama in the days leading up to the adjournment of the 2014 "short session" of the General Assembly, the final day proved anticlimactic.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory and some Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly say they need more “tools” for economic development in North Carolina — by which they mean targeted tax breaks and corporate subsidies.
Gov. Pat McCrory and some Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly say they need more “tools” for economic development in North Carolina — by which they mean targeted tax breaks and corporate subsidies.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has selected George Wainwright Jr. of Carteret County as the chairman of the State Ethics Commission.
Governor Pat McCrory has selected George Wainwright Jr. of Carteret County as the chairman of the State Ethics Commission.
 
Shelia Marie Reddick of 522 Price Road Chocowinity NC, died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center Greenville, NC.
Shelia Marie Reddick of 522 Price Road Chocowinity NC, died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center Greenville, NC.
 
The Speaker of The House tried to ram through a bill containing a smorgasbord of odds-and-ends spending desired by the governor and various special interests.
The Speaker of The House tried to ram through a bill containing a smorgasbord of odds-and-ends spending desired by the governor and various special interests.
 
For fiscal year 2014-15, North Carolina's General Fund budget rose 2.2 percent to $21.1 billion.
For fiscal year 2014-15, North Carolina's General Fund budget rose 2.2 percent to $21.1 billion.
 
If the powers-that-be in the North Carolina House have their way, that will be absolutely true.
If the powers-that-be in the North Carolina House have their way, that will be absolutely true.
 
Governor Pat McCrory appointed District Attorney-Elect Roger Echols as the new Durham District Attorney following the retirement of Acting District Attorney Leon Stanback.
Governor Pat McCrory appointed District Attorney-Elect Roger Echols as the new Durham District Attorney following the retirement of Acting District Attorney Leon Stanback.
 
The State Board of Elections will meet this Thursday at 1 p.m. The SBOE is meeting to appoint new county board of elections members.
The State Board of Elections will meet this Thursday at 1 p.m. The SBOE is meeting to appoint new county board of elections members.
 
The Democrats' Lay Blame approach, so far, may have lost this president the War in Iraq, and created instability worldwide; however, it did win him two terms in office and a Nobel Peace Prize.
The Democrats' Lay Blame approach, so far, may have lost this president the War in Iraq, and created instability worldwide; however, it did win him two terms in office and a Nobel Peace Prize.
 
Great workshop tomorrow for entrepreneurs!
 
Jeff Sheehan of Wake County has been appointed to serve as a member of the Board of the North Carolina Department of Transportation representing Division 5.
Jeff Sheehan of Wake County has been appointed to serve as a member of the Board of the North Carolina Department of Transportation representing Division 5.
 
When I’m not reading public-policy tomes for work or escapist science fiction for play, any book you’ll find in my hands will probably be a work of history.
When I’m not reading public-policy tomes for work or escapist science fiction for play, any book you’ll find in my hands will probably be a work of history.
 
We’ve all seen this movie before. Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman in Florida.
 
The Pastor spoke and the crowd, already most respectful, hushed. He began a lovely old spiritual and you could tell people were serious, but not angry. His prayer was for God's help in their Hospital plight.
The Pastor spoke and the crowd, already most respectful, hushed. He began a lovely old spiritual and you could tell people were serious, but not angry. His prayer was for God's help in their Hospital plight.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that 95 of the state's 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2013.
Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that 95 of the state's 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2013.
 
Universities might not be as safe as they seem. John William Pope Center researches the on-going issue.
 
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.
 
Christopher "Chris" Columbus Lodge of Charles Hubert Lodge and the late Barbara Lodge of 945 Magnolia School Rd, Washington, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Greenville Inpatient Hospice, Greenville NC.
Christopher "Chris" Columbus Lodge of Charles Hubert Lodge and the late Barbara Lodge of 945 Magnolia School Rd, Washington, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Greenville Inpatient Hospice, Greenville NC.
 
Shelia Marie Reddick of 522 Price Road Chocowinity NC, died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center Greenville, NC.
Shelia Marie Reddick of 522 Price Road Chocowinity NC, died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center Greenville, NC.
 
Mrs. Belinda Jo “Joey” Squires Smith, age 54, a resident of Washington, NC received her heavenly reward on Monday August 18, 2014 after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Mrs. Belinda Jo “Joey” Squires Smith, age 54, a resident of Washington, NC received her heavenly reward on Monday August 18, 2014 after a hard fought battle with cancer.
 
New and improved shelters are opening this fall to provide pedestrians protection from inclement weather while they wait for East Carolina University transit buses.
New and improved shelters are opening this fall to provide pedestrians protection from inclement weather while they wait for East Carolina University transit buses.
 
Both chambers passed Senate Bill – SB734, (Regulatory Reform Act of 2014) with bipartisan support on Friday, August 15, 2014.
Both chambers passed Senate Bill – SB734, (Regulatory Reform Act of 2014) with bipartisan support on Friday, August 15, 2014.
 
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