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Results from an employer survey recently released by the University of North Carolina system suggest that graduates of the state's 16 public universities - especially those from less selective schools - are deficient in terms of their written and oral communication, work ethic, and workplace etiquet
Results from an employer survey recently released by the University of North Carolina system suggest that graduates of the state's 16 public universities - especially those from less selective schools - are deficient in terms of their written and oral communication, work ethic, and workplace etiquet
 
Why reinvent the wheel when you can borrow one? I will write some Depression Era stories like Bobby Tony family articles.
Why reinvent the wheel when you can borrow one? I will write some Depression Era stories like Bobby Tony family articles.
 
A new class of East Carolina University nursing students was encouraged to pursue knowledge, emphasize service, and be honest and ethical in all matters during an Aug. 27 ceremony welcoming them into their future profession and into the College of Nursing.
A new class of East Carolina University nursing students was encouraged to pursue knowledge, emphasize service, and be honest and ethical in all matters during an Aug. 27 ceremony welcoming them into their future profession and into the College of Nursing.
 
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated the state's teachers for helping achieve one of the highest high school graduation rates in North Carolina's history. For the 2014-15 school year, the high school graduation rate was 85.4 percent, a 17 point improvement from the 2005-06 academic year.
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated the state's teachers for helping achieve one of the highest high school graduation rates in North Carolina's history. For the 2014-15 school year, the high school graduation rate was 85.4 percent, a 17 point improvement from the 2005-06 academic year.
 
On 8-27-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Emanuel Paul, 34 years of age, of 115 Slatestone Drive in Washington and Samantha Brooke Woolard, 32 years of age, of 115 Slatestone Drive in Washington. They were charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession o
On 8-27-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Emanuel Paul, 34 years of age, of 115 Slatestone Drive in Washington and Samantha Brooke Woolard, 32 years of age, of 115 Slatestone Drive in Washington. They were charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession o
 
How a book made me re-evaluate some of the events in my life.
 
On Friday, August 28, the Civitas Institute Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) filed suit against the City of Belmont, North Carolina, alleging violations of state public records law.
On Friday, August 28, the Civitas Institute Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) filed suit against the City of Belmont, North Carolina, alleging violations of state public records law.
 
A few days ago an investigative reporter did a look back on the history of businessman, Donald Trump
A few days ago an investigative reporter did a look back on the history of businessman, Donald Trump
 
A guy named George Rouco is turning heads and being heralded as a “primary challenger” to incumbent Charlotte-area congressman Robert Pittenger (R).
A guy named George Rouco is turning heads and being heralded as a “primary challenger” to incumbent Charlotte-area congressman Robert Pittenger (R).
 
REMINDER: This Thursday's meeting on COMMON CORE, and the following Thursday, an evening with entertaining conservative talk show host, Rod Eccles!
REMINDER: This Thursday's meeting on COMMON CORE, and the following Thursday, an evening with entertaining conservative talk show host, Rod Eccles!
 
In June, a low-life nutcase loser took a loaded weapon into a church in Charleston, South Carolina and shot the place up. Instead of taking it at face-value as the horrible crime and tragedy it was, the left politicized the hell out of it.
In June, a low-life nutcase loser took a loaded weapon into a church in Charleston, South Carolina and shot the place up. Instead of taking it at face-value as the horrible crime and tragedy it was, the left politicized the hell out of it.
 
North Carolina has been talking for years about fixing failing schools, but so far it is mostly talk.
North Carolina has been talking for years about fixing failing schools, but so far it is mostly talk.
 
It is back-to-school time, which means that the mainstream media and public school advocacy groups are busy telling folks that Republicans are jeopardizing the welfare of North Carolina's public schools. What do the facts say?
It is back-to-school time, which means that the mainstream media and public school advocacy groups are busy telling folks that Republicans are jeopardizing the welfare of North Carolina's public schools. What do the facts say?
 
The gigantic endowments of a few universities inevitably attract attention
 
As competition for investment and talent increases worldwide, North Carolina has developed a comprehensive branding initiative to promote the state's assets, unify communications and help attract business and visitors.
As competition for investment and talent increases worldwide, North Carolina has developed a comprehensive branding initiative to promote the state's assets, unify communications and help attract business and visitors.
 
Late last month, Chief of School Nutrition Services for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Dr. Lynn Harvey appeared before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce...
Late last month, Chief of School Nutrition Services for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Dr. Lynn Harvey appeared before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce...
 
The purchase of a 13.6-acre plot of land adjacent to Beaufort County Community College was finalized on Thursday, Aug. 27. The land, located to the east of BCCC's existing property, was purchased using funds provided by the BCCC Foundation and Beaufort County.
The purchase of a 13.6-acre plot of land adjacent to Beaufort County Community College was finalized on Thursday, Aug. 27. The land, located to the east of BCCC's existing property, was purchased using funds provided by the BCCC Foundation and Beaufort County.
 
How a book made me re-evaluate some of the events in my life.
 
It is Tuesday, August 18. Members of the Wake County Taxpayers Association (WCTA) sit across from Ken Bowers, Raleigh’s chief planner, and Dan Becker, the city’s long range planning manager.
It is Tuesday, August 18. Members of the Wake County Taxpayers Association (WCTA) sit across from Ken Bowers, Raleigh’s chief planner, and Dan Becker, the city’s long range planning manager.
 
Scientists at East Carolina University are taking a closer look at the intercellular war that goes on between viruses and the human immune system in an effort to design better drugs to target the germs.
Scientists at East Carolina University are taking a closer look at the intercellular war that goes on between viruses and the human immune system in an effort to design better drugs to target the germs.
 
When I was a boy we could walk out on the shore of our Neuse River summer home, cast out a line on a rod and reel and catch enough good-sized Croakers for supper in about an hour.
When I was a boy we could walk out on the shore of our Neuse River summer home, cast out a line on a rod and reel and catch enough good-sized Croakers for supper in about an hour.
 
The Democrat party, led by their Chairman Debbie Wasserman Schultz tacitly endorses this position by proxy as they have only recently endorsed Black Lives Matter, and their bizarrely racist behavior.
The Democrat party, led by their Chairman Debbie Wasserman Schultz tacitly endorses this position by proxy as they have only recently endorsed Black Lives Matter, and their bizarrely racist behavior.
 
The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War has generated quite a bit of scholarship about a key event in the nation’s history.
The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War has generated quite a bit of scholarship about a key event in the nation’s history.
 
After a digilent search throught his Ancestory.com files, Bobby Tony finds a few rebels in the tree.
After a digilent search throught his Ancestory.com files, Bobby Tony finds a few rebels in the tree.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation today that will streamline the regulation of ride sharing transportation companies.
 
"Good Music Good Medicine," a series of performances at Vidant Medical Center (VMC) featuring faculty and students from the School of Music at East Carolina University (ECU), begins its fifth season on Tuesday, September 8.
"Good Music Good Medicine," a series of performances at Vidant Medical Center (VMC) featuring faculty and students from the School of Music at East Carolina University (ECU), begins its fifth season on Tuesday, September 8.
 
I have never been a fan of the Fair Tax, a proposal to abolish the income tax and substitute a national sales tax. My opposition has nothing to do with the merits of a national sales tax as opposed to an income tax per se. Clearly, as an economist, I agree that the proper and most efficient tax...
I have never been a fan of the Fair Tax, a proposal to abolish the income tax and substitute a national sales tax. My opposition has nothing to do with the merits of a national sales tax as opposed to an income tax per se. Clearly, as an economist, I agree that the proper and most efficient tax...
 
As the NAACP prepares for this evening's Voter ID rally in Raleigh, it is important to know who is really behind challenges to NC's voting ID law.
As the NAACP prepares for this evening's Voter ID rally in Raleigh, it is important to know who is really behind challenges to NC's voting ID law.
 
The days of copper wire within the communications industry are coming to an end. Today, modern telephone, cable television and internet data are carried through fiber optics systems. A new program at Beaufort County Community College is aimed at training technicians to install these high-tech...
The days of copper wire within the communications industry are coming to an end. Today, modern telephone, cable television and internet data are carried through fiber optics systems. A new program at Beaufort County Community College is aimed at training technicians to install these high-tech...
 
Mr. Henry Earl "Chuck" White, 55, of 532 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Washington, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015.
Mr. Henry Earl "Chuck" White, 55, of 532 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Washington, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015.
 
Today, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2014, a report that assembles data from a variety of sources to assess the relative safety of public schools in each state.
Today, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2014, a report that assembles data from a variety of sources to assess the relative safety of public schools in each state.
 
Measuring the performance of colleges-and holding them accountable for their performances-is an unsolved problem
Measuring the performance of colleges-and holding them accountable for their performances-is an unsolved problem
 
Today, Mom joined Dad. He died in 1956, and though Mom married again, she never stopped loving him.
Today, Mom joined Dad. He died in 1956, and though Mom married again, she never stopped loving him.
 
The Executive Mansion lit up orange Thursday evening during a lighting ceremony to support Hunger Action Month in North Carolina. N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Rick Brajer hosted the event on behalf of Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory. N.C. Department of...
The Executive Mansion lit up orange Thursday evening during a lighting ceremony to support Hunger Action Month in North Carolina. N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Rick Brajer hosted the event on behalf of Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory. N.C. Department of...
 
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