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Newspapers never have been hesitant to shame a public official into appropriate behavior. It's a time-honored tradition. Have you ever noticed things like "Sen. Blowhard did not return a phone call," or "Rep. Self-Dealer did not answer an email" in news stories? Those are there not just to let...
Newspapers never have been hesitant to shame a public official into appropriate behavior. It's a time-honored tradition. Have you ever noticed things like "Sen. Blowhard did not return a phone call," or "Rep. Self-Dealer did not answer an email" in news stories? Those are there not just to let...
 
We reported earlier about a pretty harsh memo from the Administrative Office of The Courts explaining that court officials have two choices regarding gay marriages: perform them, or quit.
We reported earlier about a pretty harsh memo from the Administrative Office of The Courts explaining that court officials have two choices regarding gay marriages: perform them, or quit.
 
Two East Carolina University alumni were the principal investigators in the Oct. 21 discovery of two shipwrecks from an important World War II naval battle off the North Carolina coast.
Two East Carolina University alumni were the principal investigators in the Oct. 21 discovery of two shipwrecks from an important World War II naval battle off the North Carolina coast.
 
Kenneth Wainstein’s report, “Investigation of Irregular Classes in the Department of African and Afro-American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,” detailed a long history of academic fraud at North Carolina’s flagship public university.
Kenneth Wainstein’s report, “Investigation of Irregular Classes in the Department of African and Afro-American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,” detailed a long history of academic fraud at North Carolina’s flagship public university.
 
Years ago in the day of big movies shot with a majestic country and big social movements behind them, Steve McQueen starred in "The Sand Pebbles."
Years ago in the day of big movies shot with a majestic country and big social movements behind them, Steve McQueen starred in "The Sand Pebbles."
 
Dr. Jeffrey Albea, a board certified neurosurgeon, will join Vidant Neurosurgery-Greenville located at 2325 Stantonsburg Road.
Dr. Jeffrey Albea, a board certified neurosurgeon, will join Vidant Neurosurgery-Greenville located at 2325 Stantonsburg Road.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement upon the selection of Rep. Tim Moore as Speaker Designee of the North Carolina House
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement upon the selection of Rep. Tim Moore as Speaker Designee of the North Carolina House
 
Mrs. Ruth Ann Kilby Gurley, age 69, a resident of the Bayview Community of Bath, NC died Sunday November 23, 2014 at the home of her mother.
Mrs. Ruth Ann Kilby Gurley, age 69, a resident of the Bayview Community of Bath, NC died Sunday November 23, 2014 at the home of her mother.
 
Mr. Jessie "Manuel" Housley, age 83, a resident of Second Street, Washington died Sunday November 23, 2014.
Mr. Jessie "Manuel" Housley, age 83, a resident of Second Street, Washington died Sunday November 23, 2014.
 
East Carolina University seniors Robert DiDomenico and Amanda Higgins are pulling double duty in the upcoming production of "Kiss Me, Kate."
East Carolina University seniors Robert DiDomenico and Amanda Higgins are pulling double duty in the upcoming production of "Kiss Me, Kate."
 
Although I support the tax cuts, budgetary restraint, and other fiscal policies adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory over the past two years, I have repeatedly urged policymakers and commentators alike to avoid making grandiose claims about their immediate effects.
Although I support the tax cuts, budgetary restraint, and other fiscal policies adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory over the past two years, I have repeatedly urged policymakers and commentators alike to avoid making grandiose claims about their immediate effects.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 6.3 percent. That represents a 1.2 point drop from October 2013 and is 2.5 points lower than January 2013 when the governor entered office.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 6.3 percent. That represents a 1.2 point drop from October 2013 and is 2.5 points lower than January 2013 when the governor entered office.
 
It wouldn't make much sense to buy beer for alcoholics in an effort to reduce alcoholism. So why is the state using tax dollars to mail garbage to suspected litterers?
It wouldn't make much sense to buy beer for alcoholics in an effort to reduce alcoholism. So why is the state using tax dollars to mail garbage to suspected litterers?
 
We’ve learned that there just might be a crony capitalism angle in the amnesty fight for at least one powerful House Republican.
We’ve learned that there just might be a crony capitalism angle in the amnesty fight for at least one powerful House Republican.
 
Forty-seven physicians from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 "Best Doctors in America" list.
Forty-seven physicians from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 "Best Doctors in America" list.
 
On November 15th, 2014, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to a dispute involving a firearm on Bay Shores Road in Chocowinity, NC. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered a female victim that reported being struck by a car in the driveway of the property.
On November 15th, 2014, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to a dispute involving a firearm on Bay Shores Road in Chocowinity, NC. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered a female victim that reported being struck by a car in the driveway of the property.
 
President Obama's decision to go it alone on immigration, granting legal status to more than 5 million illegal immigrants, brought a sharp rebuke from North Carolina Republicans in the state's congressional delegation and its executive branch, while Democrats in the delegation gave Obama a pass, say
President Obama's decision to go it alone on immigration, granting legal status to more than 5 million illegal immigrants, brought a sharp rebuke from North Carolina Republicans in the state's congressional delegation and its executive branch, while Democrats in the delegation gave Obama a pass, say
 
Ms. Tiffany Collette Everett Draughon, age 48, a resident of Gallberry Road, Washington, died Saturday, November 22, 2014.
Ms. Tiffany Collette Everett Draughon, age 48, a resident of Gallberry Road, Washington, died Saturday, November 22, 2014.
 
As the John Locke Foundation prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary with new programs and initiatives, the free-market think tank is also announcing the promotion of Executive Vice President Kory Swanson to the post of president and CEO.
As the John Locke Foundation prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary with new programs and initiatives, the free-market think tank is also announcing the promotion of Executive Vice President Kory Swanson to the post of president and CEO.
 
I just received an email from an old and retired USAF Colonel who is about as conservative as they come. He always keeps me totally up-to-date with the latest hate of Conservatism:
I just received an email from an old and retired USAF Colonel who is about as conservative as they come. He always keeps me totally up-to-date with the latest hate of Conservatism:
 
Mrs. Julia Boomer died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Cobble Hill Health Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Mrs. Julia Boomer died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Cobble Hill Health Center, Brooklyn, NY.
 
James R. Adams, passed away while in hospice care on November 14, 2014 at approximately 12:36am.
James R. Adams, passed away while in hospice care on November 14, 2014 at approximately 12:36am.
 
Rann Carpenter, 69, passed away on November 20 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rann Carpenter, 69, passed away on November 20 after a courageous battle with cancer.
 
Frank Hays Critchfield, Jr., MD, 96 passed away on November 2, 2014 at the Cypress Glen Retirement Community, Greenville, NC.
Frank Hays Critchfield, Jr., MD, 96 passed away on November 2, 2014 at the Cypress Glen Retirement Community, Greenville, NC.
 
Mrs. Mable Reddick of 1914 Swamp Road Pantego, NC died Sunday, November 16, 2014.
Mrs. Mable Reddick of 1914 Swamp Road Pantego, NC died Sunday, November 16, 2014.
 
Mrs. Julia Boomer died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Cobble Hill Health Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Mrs. Julia Boomer died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Cobble Hill Health Center, Brooklyn, NY.
 
Mrs. Tiffany Everett Draughon of Washington, died Saturday, November 22, 2014.
Mrs. Tiffany Everett Draughon of Washington, died Saturday, November 22, 2014.
 
Stroll through a college campus, and you expect to hear debate about a range of good, bad, and even crazy ideas.
Stroll through a college campus, and you expect to hear debate about a range of good, bad, and even crazy ideas.
 
Jehu “Jay” Nicholls III, age 58, a resident of 171 Tarheel Dr. Washington, NC 27889, died at his home on November 22, 2014.
Jehu “Jay” Nicholls III, age 58, a resident of 171 Tarheel Dr. Washington, NC 27889, died at his home on November 22, 2014.
 
With this week's vote and debate on whether or not to proceed with building the Keystone XL pipeline, most of the arguments have centered around economic claims, in particular the pipeline's impact on oil prices and jobs. Personally, my support for the pipeline has nothing to do with either of...
With this week's vote and debate on whether or not to proceed with building the Keystone XL pipeline, most of the arguments have centered around economic claims, in particular the pipeline's impact on oil prices and jobs. Personally, my support for the pipeline has nothing to do with either of...
 
Swaying to the sounds of some of the most iconic songs in American history, Julian Bond drove home a message: when it came to race relations during some of the last century's most tumultuous years, music defied bounds.
Swaying to the sounds of some of the most iconic songs in American history, Julian Bond drove home a message: when it came to race relations during some of the last century's most tumultuous years, music defied bounds.
 
I wasn't surprised that Tim Moore was tapped by his GOP House colleagues Saturday to be the next speaker of the North Carolina House.
I wasn't surprised that Tim Moore was tapped by his GOP House colleagues Saturday to be the next speaker of the North Carolina House.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on President Barack Obama's executive order that would prevent nearly five million undocumented immigrants from being deported
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on President Barack Obama's executive order that would prevent nearly five million undocumented immigrants from being deported
 
In the past few months, under the chairmanship of John Fennebresque, the UNC Board of Governors has been more aggressive than in the past, drilling down into more topics and increasing its discussions in committees and in the full board meetings.
In the past few months, under the chairmanship of John Fennebresque, the UNC Board of Governors has been more aggressive than in the past, drilling down into more topics and increasing its discussions in committees and in the full board meetings.
 
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