2015 Archives | Eastern NC Now

Browse our Archived Results for 2015

ENCNow
Home
Categories
Login
Advertisement
VbAD0
Latest Polls   (view all)
Where do you stand on the Transgender Issue now that the issue has gotten to the overt point of the open celebration of this lifestyle choice, dictated by certain direct and explicit actions.
88.76% I do not approve of behavior that has within its expressed tenants policies that harm children.
10.11% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
1.12% What is a "Children's Drag Queen Story Hour?"
Advertisement
VbAD1
Latest Comments   (view all)
Advertisement
VbAD2
Latest Entries   (view all)
Advertisement
ENCN Masthead
ENCN Masthead

Archived Results for 2015

[ 2015 ][ Jan ][ Feb ][ Mar ][ Apr ][ May ][ Jun ][ Jul ][ Aug ][ Sep ][ Oct ]

The BCCC Board of Trustees recently held its Spring Retreat with the board members spending most of their time discussing our college's long-range construction needs.
The BCCC Board of Trustees recently held its Spring Retreat with the board members spending most of their time discussing our college's long-range construction needs.
 
A report released this week by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows encouraging progress about HIV and AIDS in the state.
A report released this week by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows encouraging progress about HIV and AIDS in the state.
 
Replicating a cost-saving Illinois reform program could root out Medicaid fraud and abuse, but if not done properly, the state could be forced to repay the federal government for any misspent dollars, a key Senate Republican says.
Replicating a cost-saving Illinois reform program could root out Medicaid fraud and abuse, but if not done properly, the state could be forced to repay the federal government for any misspent dollars, a key Senate Republican says.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Gerard Carroll chair of the Environmental Management Commission...
 
This outfit is the composite of conservatism in the USA.
 
From what Jones Street insiders are telling me, Cumberland County Rep. Rick Glazier (D) is the closest thing to a leader in the General Assembly's lower chamber. And HE is a leader of a distinct minority in the House.
From what Jones Street insiders are telling me, Cumberland County Rep. Rick Glazier (D) is the closest thing to a leader in the General Assembly's lower chamber. And HE is a leader of a distinct minority in the House.
 
Mr. Charles Frederick Switzer, Jr., age 80, a resident of Washington and a former resident of Greenville died Friday March 6, 2015 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
Mr. Charles Frederick Switzer, Jr., age 80, a resident of Washington and a former resident of Greenville died Friday March 6, 2015 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
 
Last week the Federal Communications Commission moved to set aside North Carolina law in favor of the City of Wilson's Greenlight broadband service. My Spotlight this week explains why this was a bad decision.
Last week the Federal Communications Commission moved to set aside North Carolina law in favor of the City of Wilson's Greenlight broadband service. My Spotlight this week explains why this was a bad decision.
 
John ("Jack") Arrington Philips, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on June 22, 1935.
John ("Jack") Arrington Philips, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on June 22, 1935.
 
James E. Guthrie, 77, of 301 Asbury Church Road, died at Ridgewood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Monday, March 2, 2015.
James E. Guthrie, 77, of 301 Asbury Church Road, died at Ridgewood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Monday, March 2, 2015.
 
Mr. Michael Wayne "Mike" Jackson, age 61, a resident of 112 East 8th Street, Washington, NC died Sunday March 1, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mr. Michael Wayne "Mike" Jackson, age 61, a resident of 112 East 8th Street, Washington, NC died Sunday March 1, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mr. Norman Earl Chrismon, age 79, a resident of Bath, died Wednesday March 4, 2015, at Washington County Hospital.
Mr. Norman Earl Chrismon, age 79, a resident of Bath, died Wednesday March 4, 2015, at Washington County Hospital.
 
Mr. Otha Lee "Buddy Boy" Chandler, Jr., age 71 a resident of 3247 Chandler Rd., Vanceboro, NC died Tuesday March 3, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Otha Lee "Buddy Boy" Chandler, Jr., age 71 a resident of 3247 Chandler Rd., Vanceboro, NC died Tuesday March 3, 2015 at his home.
 
Mrs. Opal Hodges Stallings, age 87, a resident of 487 Griffin-Hodges Road, Washington, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mrs. Opal Hodges Stallings, age 87, a resident of 487 Griffin-Hodges Road, Washington, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mrs. Carolyn Eva Lowe Merrill, age 82, a resident of 18932 Hwy. 264 East, Bath, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter.
Mrs. Carolyn Eva Lowe Merrill, age 82, a resident of 18932 Hwy. 264 East, Bath, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he is an original co-sponsor of the Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015, which was introduced today by Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he is an original co-sponsor of the Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015, which was introduced today by Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
 
Great outrage has erupted from inside the University of North Carolina system due to the closure of three academic centers by the system's Board of Governors. The local media has published story after story by UNC academics excoriating the Governors for everything from a denial of free speech to...
Great outrage has erupted from inside the University of North Carolina system due to the closure of three academic centers by the system's Board of Governors. The local media has published story after story by UNC academics excoriating the Governors for everything from a denial of free speech to...
 
Tough decisions need to be made during this legislative session, but are they being made in the best interest of the taxpayer or in the spirit of efficient government? Two questions came before the House Finance and Appropriations committees on Tuesday, a change to the state's gasoline tax as...
Tough decisions need to be made during this legislative session, but are they being made in the best interest of the taxpayer or in the spirit of efficient government? Two questions came before the House Finance and Appropriations committees on Tuesday, a change to the state's gasoline tax as...
 
The taxpayers of North Carolina have historically made a tremendous commitment to education, and the next biennium will continue that legacy. More than 54 percent, or over $12 billion of our General Fund spending will be directed to education in each year of the biennium.
The taxpayers of North Carolina have historically made a tremendous commitment to education, and the next biennium will continue that legacy. More than 54 percent, or over $12 billion of our General Fund spending will be directed to education in each year of the biennium.
 
In his article "Maintaining rigor and listening to teachers in the debate over academic standards," Keith Poston argues against revisions to the current Common Core standards and the importance of ensuring teachers have a voice in this discussion. In a two-part response, I argue, in part one...
In his article "Maintaining rigor and listening to teachers in the debate over academic standards," Keith Poston argues against revisions to the current Common Core standards and the importance of ensuring teachers have a voice in this discussion. In a two-part response, I argue, in part one...
 
North Carolina's elderly population is expected to double between the years 2000 and 2030, demanding an increase in health care services focused on older patients. The East Carolina University College of Nursing, now a member of the National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence...
North Carolina's elderly population is expected to double between the years 2000 and 2030, demanding an increase in health care services focused on older patients. The East Carolina University College of Nursing, now a member of the National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence...
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments...
 
The Division of Continuing Education and Beaufort County Community College and TriCounty Telecom are joining forces to offer a series of one-night technology workshops for residents in the Belhaven area.
The Division of Continuing Education and Beaufort County Community College and TriCounty Telecom are joining forces to offer a series of one-night technology workshops for residents in the Belhaven area.
 
North Carolina is one of the more aggressive states in the nation in licensing occupations. This is a significant impediment to freedom in a state that once boasted, and ought to be able to again, of being "First in Freedom."
North Carolina is one of the more aggressive states in the nation in licensing occupations. This is a significant impediment to freedom in a state that once boasted, and ought to be able to again, of being "First in Freedom."
 
In light of recent nationwide concerns about antibiotic-resistant infections, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging healthcare providers and the public to use antibiotics carefully and appropriately to limit the spread of antibiotic...
In light of recent nationwide concerns about antibiotic-resistant infections, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging healthcare providers and the public to use antibiotics carefully and appropriately to limit the spread of antibiotic...
 
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.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed and issued a proclamation at William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh today celebrating March 3 as the 100th anniversary of legislation authorizing Mount Mitchell as North Carolina's first state park.
Governor Pat McCrory signed and issued a proclamation at William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh today celebrating March 3 as the 100th anniversary of legislation authorizing Mount Mitchell as North Carolina's first state park.
 
That's right, folks. The drive-by media, already trying to paint liberal gasbag and self-anointed "poverty" expert Gene Nichol as some Christ-like martyr, let this little gem slip,
That's right, folks. The drive-by media, already trying to paint liberal gasbag and self-anointed "poverty" expert Gene Nichol as some Christ-like martyr, let this little gem slip,
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke on the Senate floor during open debate to support Senator Alexander’s (R-TN) legislation to stop the implementation of the National Labor Relation Board’s “ambush election” rule.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke on the Senate floor during open debate to support Senator Alexander’s (R-TN) legislation to stop the implementation of the National Labor Relation Board’s “ambush election” rule.
 
Distilleries across North Carolina are hoping to follow in the footsteps of the state's growing winery and craft beer industries, but the law places distilleries at a competitive disadvantage — and they're asking the General Assembly to pass legislation allowing them to sell small...
Distilleries across North Carolina are hoping to follow in the footsteps of the state's growing winery and craft beer industries, but the law places distilleries at a competitive disadvantage — and they're asking the General Assembly to pass legislation allowing them to sell small...
 
East Carolina University is teaming up with Pitt Community College to develop a premier, laboratory-based education and training network for the pharmaceutical industry thanks to new funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation.
East Carolina University is teaming up with Pitt Community College to develop a premier, laboratory-based education and training network for the pharmaceutical industry thanks to new funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation.
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the March 23, 2015 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the March 23, 2015 City Council meeting.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina jumped to fourth place among all states in Site Selection magazine's 2014 Governor's Cup, a closely-watched ranking of economic development success. North Carolina moved up three spots as compared to last year's ranking. The Governor's Cup...
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina jumped to fourth place among all states in Site Selection magazine's 2014 Governor's Cup, a closely-watched ranking of economic development success. North Carolina moved up three spots as compared to last year's ranking. The Governor's Cup...
 
The obvious problem with the cause often identified as "states' rights" is that it has sometimes been used to defend odious practices such as slavery and segregation. There's an even more basic problem, however, and it lies in the wording of the phrase itself. Governments can have...
The obvious problem with the cause often identified as "states' rights" is that it has sometimes been used to defend odious practices such as slavery and segregation. There's an even more basic problem, however, and it lies in the wording of the phrase itself. Governments can have...
 
« Newer Entries     Older Entries »     

HbAD0

 
 
Back to Top