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As part of a campaign to inform employees and union workers of their rights, the Civitas Institute will be educating North Carolina teachers and other school employees about how they can give themselves an average $450 a year pay increase by leaving the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)
As part of a campaign to inform employees and union workers of their rights, the Civitas Institute will be educating North Carolina teachers and other school employees about how they can give themselves an average $450 a year pay increase by leaving the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)
 
North Carolina’s state budget tug-of-war concluded August 1 when the General Assembly passed a $21 billion appropriations bill for fiscal year 2014-15.
North Carolina’s state budget tug-of-war concluded August 1 when the General Assembly passed a $21 billion appropriations bill for fiscal year 2014-15.
 
Two recent federal appeals court rulings address the question of whether Obamacare’s health insurance subsidies for individual-market consumers can be distributed to those purchasing insurance through federal exchanges.
Two recent federal appeals court rulings address the question of whether Obamacare’s health insurance subsidies for individual-market consumers can be distributed to those purchasing insurance through federal exchanges.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after signing charter school legislation into law.
 
Converting the federal portion of North Carolina's Medicaid program into an annual block grant would go a long way toward limiting Medicaid's unpredictable annual cost overruns.
Converting the federal portion of North Carolina's Medicaid program into an annual block grant would go a long way toward limiting Medicaid's unpredictable annual cost overruns.
 
Mrs. Judie Arlene Rowe Norris, age 63, a resident of 3133 Chandler Rd., Vanceboro, NC died Thursday August 7, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Mrs. Judie Arlene Rowe Norris, age 63, a resident of 3133 Chandler Rd., Vanceboro, NC died Thursday August 7, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
Matthew Louis Keech of 420 Belhaven Square, Belhaven died Sunday August 3, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital Washington.
Matthew Louis Keech of 420 Belhaven Square, Belhaven died Sunday August 3, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital Washington.
 
The video below shows the public comments section of the 8-4-14 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting
The video below shows the public comments section of the 8-4-14 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting
 
Every once in a while we’re blessed with a lone voice of common sense, out in the wilderness, trying to inject some common sense into the nonsense that is the Raleigh political circus.
Every once in a while we’re blessed with a lone voice of common sense, out in the wilderness, trying to inject some common sense into the nonsense that is the Raleigh political circus.
 
Recent comments from Rev. William Barber, self-appointed spokesman for the “Moral Monday” protests and leader of the NC state chapter of the NAACP, confirm that his vision for society endorses an aggressive use of violence against innocent individuals, and seeks to negate morality itself.
Recent comments from Rev. William Barber, self-appointed spokesman for the “Moral Monday” protests and leader of the NC state chapter of the NAACP, confirm that his vision for society endorses an aggressive use of violence against innocent individuals, and seeks to negate morality itself.
 
The special filing period in three judicial races closed today at noon.
The special filing period in three judicial races closed today at noon.
 
On August 5, 2014, Amber Leigh Parker, age 28, of 1411 Brenbrooke Lane in Greenville was served with arrest warrants in Pitt County. Parker's arrest stemmed from an investigation conducted by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit.
On August 5, 2014, Amber Leigh Parker, age 28, of 1411 Brenbrooke Lane in Greenville was served with arrest warrants in Pitt County. Parker's arrest stemmed from an investigation conducted by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Transportation Secretary Tony Tata announced today that 90.6 percent of drivers and passengers in North Carolina are wearing their seat belts.
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Transportation Secretary Tony Tata announced today that 90.6 percent of drivers and passengers in North Carolina are wearing their seat belts.
 
The question of whether government ought to subsidize historic preservation or Hollywood filmmaking is distinguishable from the question of how government ought to go about delivering those subsidies.
The question of whether government ought to subsidize historic preservation or Hollywood filmmaking is distinguishable from the question of how government ought to go about delivering those subsidies.
 
On Thursday August 7, 2014 the Washington Police Department arrested the below people on drug charges.
 
Too often, American college students face a one-question test, one based not on facts, but on ideology. The test: "Are you a liberal, or conservative?"
Too often, American college students face a one-question test, one based not on facts, but on ideology. The test: "Are you a liberal, or conservative?"
 
Citing health, public safety, criminal justice, and fiscal concerns, Gov. Pat McCrory Tuesday called for immediate federal action to address the relocation of 1,200 unaccompanied illegal-immigrant minors into North Carolina.
Citing health, public safety, criminal justice, and fiscal concerns, Gov. Pat McCrory Tuesday called for immediate federal action to address the relocation of 1,200 unaccompanied illegal-immigrant minors into North Carolina.
 
East Carolina University will soon be researching new ways to maintain and rebuild North Carolina’s cherished coastline following damage from hurricanes and tropical storms.
East Carolina University will soon be researching new ways to maintain and rebuild North Carolina’s cherished coastline following damage from hurricanes and tropical storms.
 
Mr. Dennis Earl Fonville, 57, resident of 1610 Idalia Rd., Aurora died Sunday, August 3, 2014.
Mr. Dennis Earl Fonville, 57, resident of 1610 Idalia Rd., Aurora died Sunday, August 3, 2014.
 
Mrs. Judie Rowe Norris, age 63, a resident of 3133 Chandler Rd., Vanceboro, NC died Thursday August 7, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Mrs. Judie Rowe Norris, age 63, a resident of 3133 Chandler Rd., Vanceboro, NC died Thursday August 7, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
Mr. William Douglas Sawyer, Sr., age 75, a resident of 296 Higginsport Road, Belhaven, NC died Wednesday August 6, 2014 at his home.
Mr. William Douglas Sawyer, Sr., age 75, a resident of 296 Higginsport Road, Belhaven, NC died Wednesday August 6, 2014 at his home.
 
North Carolina legislators have been to school in the complications and frustrations resulting from tax policy changes.
North Carolina legislators have been to school in the complications and frustrations resulting from tax policy changes.
 
Governor Pat McCrory appointed Bernard W. (B.W.) Collier II acting director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) today.
Governor Pat McCrory appointed Bernard W. (B.W.) Collier II acting director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) today.
 
A parade of witnesses came to testify against North Carolina’s new voting reforms – but a look at their backgrounds shows they all have ties to the radical liberal network of groups known as Blueprint NC and/or have strong ties to the Democratic Party.
A parade of witnesses came to testify against North Carolina’s new voting reforms – but a look at their backgrounds shows they all have ties to the radical liberal network of groups known as Blueprint NC and/or have strong ties to the Democratic Party.
 
Beaufort County's Board of County Commissioners voted by the slimmest of margins, by a vote of 4 to 3,
 
Alabama senator Jeff Sessions is putting in a yeoman's effort trying to derail the GOP cave-in on amnesty for illegal aliens.
Alabama senator Jeff Sessions is putting in a yeoman's effort trying to derail the GOP cave-in on amnesty for illegal aliens.
 
Senator Bill Cook, NC General Assembly, NC Senate, District one, Republican majority
 
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) received a perfect score in the Freedom Index, a congressional scorecard based on 10 votes chosen by the editorial board of the conservative publication, The New American.
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) received a perfect score in the Freedom Index, a congressional scorecard based on 10 votes chosen by the editorial board of the conservative publication, The New American.
 
Controversy is arising over a cirriculum change to the AP American History class, claiming it is rewriting history; In this editorial, I will express my views on the issue.
Controversy is arising over a cirriculum change to the AP American History class, claiming it is rewriting history; In this editorial, I will express my views on the issue.
 
Steve Lawler, president of Vidant Medical Center, announced his intention to retire from Vidant Health in two years. Lawler has served Vidant Health in various leadership roles for more than 20 years and has been president of Vidant Medical Center since 2007.
Steve Lawler, president of Vidant Medical Center, announced his intention to retire from Vidant Health in two years. Lawler has served Vidant Health in various leadership roles for more than 20 years and has been president of Vidant Medical Center since 2007.
 
Converting the federal portion of North Carolina's Medicaid program into an annual block grant would go a long way toward limiting Medicaid's unpredictable annual cost overruns.
Converting the federal portion of North Carolina's Medicaid program into an annual block grant would go a long way toward limiting Medicaid's unpredictable annual cost overruns.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation authorizing a $21.1 billion budget for North Carolina state government.
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation authorizing a $21.1 billion budget for North Carolina state government.
 
Until you have felt the sting of miscarried justice and been in a bad and filthy jail, you have no compassion for those in our County Jail right now! How many citizens have spent the night there and eaten the food to see what it really is???
Until you have felt the sting of miscarried justice and been in a bad and filthy jail, you have no compassion for those in our County Jail right now! How many citizens have spent the night there and eaten the food to see what it really is???
 
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Quinton Baldwin, 37 years of age, of 82 Trails End South in Washington.
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Quinton Baldwin, 37 years of age, of 82 Trails End South in Washington.
 
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