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About two dozen East Carolina University students have designed a potential fix for dying cell phones and other mobile devices on campus: solar-powered charging stations.
About two dozen East Carolina University students have designed a potential fix for dying cell phones and other mobile devices on campus: solar-powered charging stations.
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the April 27, 2015 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the April 27, 2015 City Council meeting.
 
We've expressed our dismay at recent legislation - sponsored by a hodge-podge of statist Democrats, RINOs, and reputed conservatives - to extend the 35 percent credit for solar energy production for five years.
We've expressed our dismay at recent legislation - sponsored by a hodge-podge of statist Democrats, RINOs, and reputed conservatives - to extend the 35 percent credit for solar energy production for five years.
 
For the last 90 years, North Carolina has been providing support and assistance to veterans and their families. In response to World War I, the General Assembly established the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA) as part of the Commission of Labor in 1925. After the Second...
For the last 90 years, North Carolina has been providing support and assistance to veterans and their families. In response to World War I, the General Assembly established the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA) as part of the Commission of Labor in 1925. After the Second...
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the Raleigh City Council approved a contract that calls for the City of Raleigh to purchase the 300-acre Dorothea Dix property from the State of North Carolina for approximately $52 million.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the Raleigh City Council approved a contract that calls for the City of Raleigh to purchase the 300-acre Dorothea Dix property from the State of North Carolina for approximately $52 million.
 
Building on the preceding two months' incredible traffic may be an understatement of relative grand proportions.
Building on the preceding two months' incredible traffic may be an understatement of relative grand proportions.
 
Halfway through the decade, the U.S. Supreme Court has bounced the state's congressional and legislative district maps back to the N.C. Supreme Court.
Halfway through the decade, the U.S. Supreme Court has bounced the state's congressional and legislative district maps back to the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
Shakespeare, sword fights and controversy highlight the main stage finale by East Carolina University's Loessin Playhouse.
Shakespeare, sword fights and controversy highlight the main stage finale by East Carolina University's Loessin Playhouse.
 
Clark Twiddy, a Dare County resident, was elected by the Senate on Thursday, April 16, 2015 to serve on the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges for a term of six years.
Clark Twiddy, a Dare County resident, was elected by the Senate on Thursday, April 16, 2015 to serve on the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges for a term of six years.
 
A Lincoln County Republican legislator has introduced legislation allowing local politicians a little more leeway to raise taxes.
A Lincoln County Republican legislator has introduced legislation allowing local politicians a little more leeway to raise taxes.
 
Iconic actor Brad Pitt continues to play a plethora of roles broadening his repertoire, expanding his range as an actor as he grows into middle age.
Iconic actor Brad Pitt continues to play a plethora of roles broadening his repertoire, expanding his range as an actor as he grows into middle age.
 
Last week the NC House voted unanimously to approve a bill (HB 183) that would repeal in its entirety a contentious piece of legislation known as the Map Act. As I explained in a previous newsletter, when the General Assembly passed the Map Act in 1987 its declared purpose was...
Last week the NC House voted unanimously to approve a bill (HB 183) that would repeal in its entirety a contentious piece of legislation known as the Map Act. As I explained in a previous newsletter, when the General Assembly passed the Map Act in 1987 its declared purpose was...
 
East Carolina University hospitality leadership professor Dr. George Fenich received the Educator Honoree Award at the 2015 Professional Convention Management Association awards ceremony April 8 in Washington, D.C.
East Carolina University hospitality leadership professor Dr. George Fenich received the Educator Honoree Award at the 2015 Professional Convention Management Association awards ceremony April 8 in Washington, D.C.
 
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) sent VA Secretary Robert McDonald a preliminary series of recommendations to apply best business practices to the VA system to make it more efficient and help ensure that veterans are receiving timely and quality care.
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) sent VA Secretary Robert McDonald a preliminary series of recommendations to apply best business practices to the VA system to make it more efficient and help ensure that veterans are receiving timely and quality care.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that O’Neil Digital Solutions, LLC will open a new facility in Union County and create 250 new jobs over the next five years.
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that O’Neil Digital Solutions, LLC will open a new facility in Union County and create 250 new jobs over the next five years.
 
Mr. Teddy Lane Matthews, age 69, a resident of 201 Fairmount Way, New Bern, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
Mr. Teddy Lane Matthews, age 69, a resident of 201 Fairmount Way, New Bern, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
 
Mr. Joseph Donald "Duck" Arnold, age 78, a resident of 2125 Hwy 17 North, Washington, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
Mr. Joseph Donald "Duck" Arnold, age 78, a resident of 2125 Hwy 17 North, Washington, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
 
Mrs. Marie Theresa Smith, age 94, a resident of 915 Swan Point Reef Rd. Washington, NC, died Monday, April 20th, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Marie Theresa Smith, age 94, a resident of 915 Swan Point Reef Rd. Washington, NC, died Monday, April 20th, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
 
Mr. James Talmadge "Jimmy" Burbage, Sr., age 77, a resident of 665 Burbage Road, Bath, NC died Monday April 20, 2015 at the N.C. State Veterans Home of Kinston.
Mr. James Talmadge "Jimmy" Burbage, Sr., age 77, a resident of 665 Burbage Road, Bath, NC died Monday April 20, 2015 at the N.C. State Veterans Home of Kinston.
 
We have comedians and pundants speaking to the things which trouble me about Conservatives.
We have comedians and pundants speaking to the things which trouble me about Conservatives.
 
This week brought every American's favorite day, April 15th. Hopefully you filed and paid your taxes by the Wednesday deadline, but do you know exactly how long it took you to pay those taxes? If we add up every tax you have to pay - federal, state, property, etc. - how long would you have to...
This week brought every American's favorite day, April 15th. Hopefully you filed and paid your taxes by the Wednesday deadline, but do you know exactly how long it took you to pay those taxes? If we add up every tax you have to pay - federal, state, property, etc. - how long would you have to...
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 today with a 99-0 vote
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 today with a 99-0 vote
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 1560, The Protecting Cyber Networks Act, which provides private companies that turn over sensitive data to the federal government with immunity from lawsuits. H.R. 1560 passed the House 307 to 116 and awaits consideration in the Senate.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 1560, The Protecting Cyber Networks Act, which provides private companies that turn over sensitive data to the federal government with immunity from lawsuits. H.R. 1560 passed the House 307 to 116 and awaits consideration in the Senate.
 
What do President Barack Obama and a growing number of Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly have in common? The answer - their love of major solar energy companies - Big Solar, for short.
What do President Barack Obama and a growing number of Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly have in common? The answer - their love of major solar energy companies - Big Solar, for short.
 
GOP congressional leaders are racing to approve a budget blueprint for the coming year that abides by strict spending limits, determined to show that the party can maintain fiscal discipline.
GOP congressional leaders are racing to approve a budget blueprint for the coming year that abides by strict spending limits, determined to show that the party can maintain fiscal discipline.
 
Five students have been chosen by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to represent BCCC as new Ambassadors for the 2015-2016 Academic Year.
Five students have been chosen by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to represent BCCC as new Ambassadors for the 2015-2016 Academic Year.
 
The McCrory administration will ask North Carolina voters to approve transportation and infrastructure bonds at a time when citizens in most (but not all) cities will elect mayors and council members. Holding the referendums this November also would ask voters statewide to cast ballots as many...
The McCrory administration will ask North Carolina voters to approve transportation and infrastructure bonds at a time when citizens in most (but not all) cities will elect mayors and council members. Holding the referendums this November also would ask voters statewide to cast ballots as many...
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that CBC AMERICAS, Corporation will locate its U.S. headquarters in Wake County and open a distribution center in Alamance County.
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that CBC AMERICAS, Corporation will locate its U.S. headquarters in Wake County and open a distribution center in Alamance County.
 
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) announced today that they are leading a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman about a possible special docking provision that could allow for the future addition of countries like China to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) announced today that they are leading a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman about a possible special docking provision that could allow for the future addition of countries like China to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (
 
Last Monday, the John Locke Foundation hosted a thoughtful health care forum where three expert panelists offered insight on the status of Kansas, Louisiana, and Florida's Medicaid reforms. Featured speakers included Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer, a pediatric plastic surgeon and leader of...
Last Monday, the John Locke Foundation hosted a thoughtful health care forum where three expert panelists offered insight on the status of Kansas, Louisiana, and Florida's Medicaid reforms. Featured speakers included Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer, a pediatric plastic surgeon and leader of...
 
Each year, UNC officials pitch new degree programs to the system's Board of Governors. More often than not, the programs are approved, even though a casual observer - especially a non-academic - might snicker or guffaw upon hearing some of their descriptions.
Each year, UNC officials pitch new degree programs to the system's Board of Governors. More often than not, the programs are approved, even though a casual observer - especially a non-academic - might snicker or guffaw upon hearing some of their descriptions.
 
We attended the 51st Annual Stunt Night at Washington High School Performing Arts Center. It was more than raining, but the crowd was good and the excellence of the skits was obvious.
We attended the 51st Annual Stunt Night at Washington High School Performing Arts Center. It was more than raining, but the crowd was good and the excellence of the skits was obvious.
 
Mary Elizabeth Jones Sheppard, a resident of Washington, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC.
Mary Elizabeth Jones Sheppard, a resident of Washington, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC.
 
Mr. James Talmadge "Jimmy" Burbage, age 77, a resident of 665 Burbage Road, Bath, NC died Monday April 20, 2015 at the NC State Veterans Home of Kinston.
Mr. James Talmadge "Jimmy" Burbage, age 77, a resident of 665 Burbage Road, Bath, NC died Monday April 20, 2015 at the NC State Veterans Home of Kinston.
 
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