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Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear legal arguments on the constitutionality of amendments in four states that limit marriage to heterosexual couples. East Carolina University experts will present a panel discussion titled "Continuing Debates Around Federal, State and...
Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear legal arguments on the constitutionality of amendments in four states that limit marriage to heterosexual couples. East Carolina University experts will present a panel discussion titled "Continuing Debates Around Federal, State and...
 
As it grows colder, and as we step gingerly into winter, I recall one of the hottest days of the summer, when I explored the counties of Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick.
As it grows colder, and as we step gingerly into winter, I recall one of the hottest days of the summer, when I explored the counties of Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick.
 
The goal of the operation was to make sure all 99 registered sex offenders currently residing in Beaufort County were in compliance with the provisions of their registration.
The goal of the operation was to make sure all 99 registered sex offenders currently residing in Beaufort County were in compliance with the provisions of their registration.
 
RFRA, once an acronym spoken only in academic halls and legislative debates, has become a household subject across America. The federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act and its state counterparts have been demonized by some and glorified by others. The underlying assumption of these laws is...
RFRA, once an acronym spoken only in academic halls and legislative debates, has become a household subject across America. The federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act and its state counterparts have been demonized by some and glorified by others. The underlying assumption of these laws is...
 
The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College will offer Initial Emergency Medical Technician training in Aurora beginning Monday, April 20.
The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College will offer Initial Emergency Medical Technician training in Aurora beginning Monday, April 20.
 
It's truly disgusting to watch the drive-bys - the remnants of the so-called mainstream media - working overtime to whip up racial strife in an era they promised us, in 2008, would be post-racial.
It's truly disgusting to watch the drive-bys - the remnants of the so-called mainstream media - working overtime to whip up racial strife in an era they promised us, in 2008, would be post-racial.
 
Governor Pat McCrory was in our nation's capital today to express his support for environmentally safe and responsible offshore energy exploration before Congress. The governor addressed the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Energy and Mineral Land Resources Subcommittee hearing titled...
Governor Pat McCrory was in our nation's capital today to express his support for environmentally safe and responsible offshore energy exploration before Congress. The governor addressed the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Energy and Mineral Land Resources Subcommittee hearing titled...
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
 
Tax reform advocates have found much to like in some key provisions to a broad tax package proposed by three state Senate leaders in March.
Tax reform advocates have found much to like in some key provisions to a broad tax package proposed by three state Senate leaders in March.
 
I heard on the news the other day about your plan to get rid of the waterfowl at Jack's Creek. Please do not do that.
I heard on the news the other day about your plan to get rid of the waterfowl at Jack's Creek. Please do not do that.
 
Yesterday, the United States Air Force submitted its mandatory "Report on C-130 Force Structure" to Congress, outlining its plans to shutter the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg.
Yesterday, the United States Air Force submitted its mandatory "Report on C-130 Force Structure" to Congress, outlining its plans to shutter the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg.
 
Tenure entrenches academics in their jobs. While it's a bulwark of academic freedom, tenure also shields those who are not currently earning their keep, as well as many who never did. The current system stymies innovation, most clearly in the area of hiring new faculty.
Tenure entrenches academics in their jobs. While it's a bulwark of academic freedom, tenure also shields those who are not currently earning their keep, as well as many who never did. The current system stymies innovation, most clearly in the area of hiring new faculty.
 
Jasper Lewis was born in Pitt County the son of Luzetta Bryant Lewis and Howell Lester Lewis. He was one of fourteen children, ten of whom reached adulthood.
Jasper Lewis was born in Pitt County the son of Luzetta Bryant Lewis and Howell Lester Lewis. He was one of fourteen children, ten of whom reached adulthood.
 
Eddie Runfola, 62, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away Tuesday April, 7, 2015 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green Ky.
Eddie Runfola, 62, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away Tuesday April, 7, 2015 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green Ky.
 
Governor Pat McCrory will testify before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Energy and Mineral Land Resources Subcommittee hearing titled "Examining the Future Impacts of President Obama's Offshore Energy Plan" on Wednesday.
Governor Pat McCrory will testify before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Energy and Mineral Land Resources Subcommittee hearing titled "Examining the Future Impacts of President Obama's Offshore Energy Plan" on Wednesday.
 
Mr. John Tracy Trigg, Jr., age 94, a resident of 308 N. Eden Dr., Washington, NC died Tuesday April 7, 2015 at Roanoke Landing Nursing Center of Plymouth.
Mr. John Tracy Trigg, Jr., age 94, a resident of 308 N. Eden Dr., Washington, NC died Tuesday April 7, 2015 at Roanoke Landing Nursing Center of Plymouth.
 
Mrs. Hattie A. Roberson, of 702 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, died Saturday, April 4, 2015, at her home.
Mrs. Hattie A. Roberson, of 702 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, died Saturday, April 4, 2015, at her home.
 
Mr. Richard "Tombo" Thomas Rhem Sr., age 56, a resident of 4363 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. Chocowinity, N.C. died Monday April 13, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Richard "Tombo" Thomas Rhem Sr., age 56, a resident of 4363 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. Chocowinity, N.C. died Monday April 13, 2015 at his home.
 
Marjorie " Marj" Della Dawe Buys, age 92, a resident of Bayleaf Plantation, Washington, died Saturday April 11, 2015 at her home.
Marjorie " Marj" Della Dawe Buys, age 92, a resident of Bayleaf Plantation, Washington, died Saturday April 11, 2015 at her home.
 
Mr. Charles Frederick Mills, a resident of Aurora, died unexpectedly on April 9, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
Mr. Charles Frederick Mills, a resident of Aurora, died unexpectedly on April 9, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
 
Hattie Marie Spencer Slade, a resident of River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and a former resident of Pinetown, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.
Hattie Marie Spencer Slade, a resident of River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and a former resident of Pinetown, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.
 
LeRoy Elks, age 73, a resident of, Chocowinity, NC, passed away on April 12, 2015 at his residence.
LeRoy Elks, age 73, a resident of, Chocowinity, NC, passed away on April 12, 2015 at his residence.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) called on Veterans Administration (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald to come to Capitol Hill and explain how the VA will address the excessive wait times at VA clinics in Eastern North Carolina that were reported last week by the Associated Press (AP).
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) called on Veterans Administration (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald to come to Capitol Hill and explain how the VA will address the excessive wait times at VA clinics in Eastern North Carolina that were reported last week by the Associated Press (AP).
 
And to kick off the celebrations, over at the Liberty and Law blog Justin Lyons has posted an interesting discussion of Winston Churchill's views on the Great Charter and its role in British and American history. Lyons illustrates his discussion with many stirring quotations from Churchill's...
And to kick off the celebrations, over at the Liberty and Law blog Justin Lyons has posted an interesting discussion of Winston Churchill's views on the Great Charter and its role in British and American history. Lyons illustrates his discussion with many stirring quotations from Churchill's...
 
North Carolina routinely routes tax dollars to private service providers - both directly, in the form of Medicaid reimbursements and college tuition grants, as well as indirectly, in the form of public assistance that recipients spend themselves on food, clothing, shelter, and other goods.
North Carolina routinely routes tax dollars to private service providers - both directly, in the form of Medicaid reimbursements and college tuition grants, as well as indirectly, in the form of public assistance that recipients spend themselves on food, clothing, shelter, and other goods.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
 
I just returned from a visit to my almost 97-year-old mother in Atlanta. We stayed with my classmate from Clarkston High School 1963. He and his wife are both in the same class with me so we are all Baby boomers now reaching the final stage of marriage---RETIREMENT YEARS.
I just returned from a visit to my almost 97-year-old mother in Atlanta. We stayed with my classmate from Clarkston High School 1963. He and his wife are both in the same class with me so we are all Baby boomers now reaching the final stage of marriage---RETIREMENT YEARS.
 
Last week, the Civitas Institute dropped our public records lawsuit against the Alamance County Board of Elections and Alamance County attorney. To the credit of the board and county attorney, the entire issue was resolved in less than four months. Unfortunately, this is lightning fast compared...
Last week, the Civitas Institute dropped our public records lawsuit against the Alamance County Board of Elections and Alamance County attorney. To the credit of the board and county attorney, the entire issue was resolved in less than four months. Unfortunately, this is lightning fast compared...
 
Our reportedly Republican governor wants a $2.8 billion bond referendum on the ballot in November. Bond referendums — in case you didn’t know — are votes on whether to allow government to take even more money out of your wallet.
Our reportedly Republican governor wants a $2.8 billion bond referendum on the ballot in November. Bond referendums — in case you didn’t know — are votes on whether to allow government to take even more money out of your wallet.
 
Busch Gardens is the unique destination location where one generally revisits, and it always thrills the youngster in most of us.
Busch Gardens is the unique destination location where one generally revisits, and it always thrills the youngster in most of us.
 
Fewer students are enrolled in teacher education programs in North Carolina and in nearly every other state in the nation. What is driving this nationwide trend, and what can we do about it?
Fewer students are enrolled in teacher education programs in North Carolina and in nearly every other state in the nation. What is driving this nationwide trend, and what can we do about it?
 
The Office of the State Auditor today released the results of an in-depth financial audit that found the Department of Health and Humans Services' financial statements to be accurate, complete and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes no material findings.
The Office of the State Auditor today released the results of an in-depth financial audit that found the Department of Health and Humans Services' financial statements to be accurate, complete and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes no material findings.
 
The 11th Annual Youth Arts Festival brought children of all ages to campus March 28 despite cold, damp weather that moved the festival inside the Jenkins Fine Arts Building.
The 11th Annual Youth Arts Festival brought children of all ages to campus March 28 despite cold, damp weather that moved the festival inside the Jenkins Fine Arts Building.
 
The Senate Finance Committee on April 2 approved a bill with bipartisan support to extend by one year eligibility for the state's 35 percent renewable energy tax credit. The legislation is intended to provide "a soft landing " to large solar projects already in the regulatory approval and...
The Senate Finance Committee on April 2 approved a bill with bipartisan support to extend by one year eligibility for the state's 35 percent renewable energy tax credit. The legislation is intended to provide "a soft landing " to large solar projects already in the regulatory approval and...
 
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