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Two months ago, we featured as a Bad Bill of the Week HB 245, which was a bill that would funnel state taxpayer funds to a local children's museum in the bill sponsor's district.
Two months ago, we featured as a Bad Bill of the Week HB 245, which was a bill that would funnel state taxpayer funds to a local children's museum in the bill sponsor's district.
 
That’s a mighty apt take on the current environment on Jones Street, as supplied from one disgusted insider who confided in me.
That’s a mighty apt take on the current environment on Jones Street, as supplied from one disgusted insider who confided in me.
 
The resolution honors 127 law enforcement officials across the nation who were recently killed in the line of duty, including Sergeant Jeffrey Wayne Greene of the Union County, NC, Sherriff's Office, and Police Officer Alexander E. Thalmann of the New Bern, NC, Police Department.
The resolution honors 127 law enforcement officials across the nation who were recently killed in the line of duty, including Sergeant Jeffrey Wayne Greene of the Union County, NC, Sherriff's Office, and Police Officer Alexander E. Thalmann of the New Bern, NC, Police Department.
 
Because of tax reform, less burdensome regulations, and a general spirit of optimism, you have confidence that North Carolina is on the right track and this is the place to invest and start a business. You leap into the world of entrepreneurship. But you fail to file a required form on time and...
Because of tax reform, less burdensome regulations, and a general spirit of optimism, you have confidence that North Carolina is on the right track and this is the place to invest and start a business. You leap into the world of entrepreneurship. But you fail to file a required form on time and...
 
Commencement season is an often-controversial time. Last year was conspicuous for its wave of politically motivated disinvitations, with students trying, sometimes with success, to get their universities to rescind invitations to commencement speakers such as Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Condoleezza Rice.
Commencement season is an often-controversial time. Last year was conspicuous for its wave of politically motivated disinvitations, with students trying, sometimes with success, to get their universities to rescind invitations to commencement speakers such as Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Condoleezza Rice.
 
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Silver Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer in-hospital...
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Silver Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer in-hospital...
 
The news that state revenue collections are coming in at $400 million above projections could signal a cut in the corporate tax rate for next year.
The news that state revenue collections are coming in at $400 million above projections could signal a cut in the corporate tax rate for next year.
 
Just the latest update on our impressive low pressure system. Please see below from the NWS and report any severe weather events promptly to us.
Just the latest update on our impressive low pressure system. Please see below from the NWS and report any severe weather events promptly to us.
 
Mrs. Carolyn Marie Bell Wright, age 70, a resident of 7100 NC Hwy. 99 N., Pantego, died Saturday May 9, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Carolyn Marie Bell Wright, age 70, a resident of 7100 NC Hwy. 99 N., Pantego, died Saturday May 9, 2015 at her home.
 
Mrs. Doris Cuthrell Kerr, age 87, a resident of 178 Washington Harbour, Washington, died Friday May 8, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Doris Cuthrell Kerr, age 87, a resident of 178 Washington Harbour, Washington, died Friday May 8, 2015 at her home.
 
I have attached the 6:00am update from the NWS and waited until after the Hurricane Center issued its 8:00am update to forward this information to you.
I have attached the 6:00am update from the NWS and waited until after the Hurricane Center issued its 8:00am update to forward this information to you.
 
Employers now will have "certainty about the cost of doing business in North Carolina," Gov. Pat McCrory said Tuesday in announcing that the state has paid off a $2.8 billion unemployment insurance debt to the federal government that he inherited upon taking office in January 2013.
Employers now will have "certainty about the cost of doing business in North Carolina," Gov. Pat McCrory said Tuesday in announcing that the state has paid off a $2.8 billion unemployment insurance debt to the federal government that he inherited upon taking office in January 2013.
 
Ten years ago, Ruth Simmons, then president of Brown University, said in a speech to students that she was concerned about reports about “the lack of diversity of opinion on campus.” People at Brown need to ask themselves, she said, “why the university has a reputation for ‘limiting debate’ and ‘fos
Ten years ago, Ruth Simmons, then president of Brown University, said in a speech to students that she was concerned about reports about “the lack of diversity of opinion on campus.” People at Brown need to ask themselves, she said, “why the university has a reputation for ‘limiting debate’ and ‘fos
 
An amended version of the regulatory reform bill (HB 760), sponsored by Reps. Chris Millis (R-Pender), John R. Bell IV (R-Wayne), and Dennis Riddell (R-Alamance), would make several changes that would protect electricity consumers in North Carolina from unnecessary price increases.
An amended version of the regulatory reform bill (HB 760), sponsored by Reps. Chris Millis (R-Pender), John R. Bell IV (R-Wayne), and Dennis Riddell (R-Alamance), would make several changes that would protect electricity consumers in North Carolina from unnecessary price increases.
 
Hazardous Weather is not expected at this time.
 
North Carolina's State Park System is made up of 34 state parks, four state recreation areas, and three state natural areas that cost state government $50.8 million last fiscal year.
North Carolina's State Park System is made up of 34 state parks, four state recreation areas, and three state natural areas that cost state government $50.8 million last fiscal year.
 
A political joke about Hillary Clinton
 
The news that North Carolina's state General Fund budget revenue is now predicted to come in $400 million above original estimates caused the Left to go into full spin mode. For months, liberal progressives were fretting about the end of Western Civilization as we know it due to earlier...
The news that North Carolina's state General Fund budget revenue is now predicted to come in $400 million above original estimates caused the Left to go into full spin mode. For months, liberal progressives were fretting about the end of Western Civilization as we know it due to earlier...
 
Everyone can remember one or more teachers who had a significant impact on their life.
Everyone can remember one or more teachers who had a significant impact on their life.
 
On 5-07-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Malcom Eugene Smith, 148 Holloman Street in Washington and Marquis Jamal Arrington, 23 years of age, of 2010 West Barr Road in Chocowinity. They were charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver...
On 5-07-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Malcom Eugene Smith, 148 Holloman Street in Washington and Marquis Jamal Arrington, 23 years of age, of 2010 West Barr Road in Chocowinity. They were charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver...
 
Out of the blue, government goodies for solar energy providers has become the rage on Jones Street. No one really saw this coming.
Out of the blue, government goodies for solar energy providers has become the rage on Jones Street. No one really saw this coming.
 
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.
 
The first full week of May is designated in the United States as Teacher Appreciation Week and while most of the activities this week focussed on on primary and secondary teachers, it's equally important to salute the role that those who teach at our colleges and universities are...
The first full week of May is designated in the United States as Teacher Appreciation Week and while most of the activities this week focussed on on primary and secondary teachers, it's equally important to salute the role that those who teach at our colleges and universities are...
 
Gasoline taxes would drop while vehicle use taxes and auto registration fees would rise under a broad House plan aimed at boosting the budget for highway maintenance, bridge repair, and port maintenance.
Gasoline taxes would drop while vehicle use taxes and auto registration fees would rise under a broad House plan aimed at boosting the budget for highway maintenance, bridge repair, and port maintenance.
 
The East Carolina University College of Nursing, Vidant Medical Center and Pitt County Schools have teamed up to honor a profession that saves lives and improves the health of millions.
The East Carolina University College of Nursing, Vidant Medical Center and Pitt County Schools have teamed up to honor a profession that saves lives and improves the health of millions.
 
Could be a on again off again rain event this weekend. Sub-tropical Storm Ana is still moving around a little bit and some of the models are now suggesting a more easterly track towards us instead of Raleigh.
Could be a on again off again rain event this weekend. Sub-tropical Storm Ana is still moving around a little bit and some of the models are now suggesting a more easterly track towards us instead of Raleigh.
 
Mrs. Judy Lee Baxter, aged 70, a resident of Washington, NC, died at home in hospice care on Thursday, May 7, 2015 of renal failure after a brave battle with cancer.
Mrs. Judy Lee Baxter, aged 70, a resident of Washington, NC, died at home in hospice care on Thursday, May 7, 2015 of renal failure after a brave battle with cancer.
 
Marjorie W. Sumrell, age 91, a resident of Nags Head, NC passed away on May 7, 2015 at Colony Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Nags Head, NC.
Marjorie W. Sumrell, age 91, a resident of Nags Head, NC passed away on May 7, 2015 at Colony Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Nags Head, NC.
 
Mrs. Doris Cuthrell Kerr, age 87, a resident of 178 Washington Harbour, Washington died Friday May 8, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Doris Cuthrell Kerr, age 87, a resident of 178 Washington Harbour, Washington died Friday May 8, 2015 at her home.
 
Mr. William Franklin "Bill" Roach, age 83, a resident of 222 Swan Point Dr., Washington, formerly of 552 Crabtree Rd., Belhaven, died Thursday May 7, 2015 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Center in Bolivia, NC.
Mr. William Franklin "Bill" Roach, age 83, a resident of 222 Swan Point Dr., Washington, formerly of 552 Crabtree Rd., Belhaven, died Thursday May 7, 2015 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Center in Bolivia, NC.
 
This is a Princeton study done recently which shows how we have gotten out of touch between the US public and all our Representatives
This is a Princeton study done recently which shows how we have gotten out of touch between the US public and all our Representatives
 
Because of tough decisions made by the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory, North Carolina's payroll tax is expected to drop by about $280 million in 2016 and as much as $550 million by 2017. What you think about this sequence of events says a lot about your political philosophy and your...
Because of tough decisions made by the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory, North Carolina's payroll tax is expected to drop by about $280 million in 2016 and as much as $550 million by 2017. What you think about this sequence of events says a lot about your political philosophy and your...
 
Tropical Storm Ana is scheduled to come ashore in South Carolina, under the current track. The track and intensity are still showing some variability, but at the present time the remaining low pressure system will pass near Beaufort County on Monday.
Tropical Storm Ana is scheduled to come ashore in South Carolina, under the current track. The track and intensity are still showing some variability, but at the present time the remaining low pressure system will pass near Beaufort County on Monday.
 
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