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Archived Results for January 2015

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Over half of students who graduated in 2013 and subsequently enrolled in a North Carolina community college took one or more remedial or "developmental" courses in math and/or English.
Over half of students who graduated in 2013 and subsequently enrolled in a North Carolina community college took one or more remedial or "developmental" courses in math and/or English.
 
Two events at East Carolina University will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Two events at East Carolina University will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today issued the following statement to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today issued the following statement to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
 
William Cedric "Bill" Tanner Sr., 77, of La Grange, received his Heavenly promotion on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
William Cedric "Bill" Tanner Sr., 77, of La Grange, received his Heavenly promotion on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
 
Catherine S. Schools, age 68, a resident of Black Rd., Washington, NC, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015.
Catherine S. Schools, age 68, a resident of Black Rd., Washington, NC, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015.
 
Ms. Addie Clark, age 88, a resident of Old County Rd., Belhaven, NC, passed away Saturday, January 17. Arrangements will be announced.
Ms. Addie Clark, age 88, a resident of Old County Rd., Belhaven, NC, passed away Saturday, January 17. Arrangements will be announced.
 
Heavy downpours didn't dampen the celebration of a construction milestone for Gateway Residence Hall at East Carolina University on Jan. 12.
Heavy downpours didn't dampen the celebration of a construction milestone for Gateway Residence Hall at East Carolina University on Jan. 12.
 
Those who follow debate about global warming and its cousin, climate change, have heard and read high-profile arguments about the danger caused by increased emissions of carbon dioxide. Dr. William Happer, professor of physics at Princeton University, holds a different view. Happer addressed the...
Those who follow debate about global warming and its cousin, climate change, have heard and read high-profile arguments about the danger caused by increased emissions of carbon dioxide. Dr. William Happer, professor of physics at Princeton University, holds a different view. Happer addressed the...
 
What began as a feel-good suicide 'Indie' film, with strident overtones of highly dysfunctional sexuality all around, quickly devolved into a poorly written Saturday Night Live sketch that struggled on far too long.
What began as a feel-good suicide 'Indie' film, with strident overtones of highly dysfunctional sexuality all around, quickly devolved into a poorly written Saturday Night Live sketch that struggled on far too long.
 
On this holiday, Americans across the country are celebrating the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On this holiday, Americans across the country are celebrating the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
 
At a forum this week, the state Secretary of Health and Human Services pushed providers to advocate for accountable care organizations to their local lawmakers.
At a forum this week, the state Secretary of Health and Human Services pushed providers to advocate for accountable care organizations to their local lawmakers.
 
As of this writing, the price of gasoline in the Raleigh area has reached lows of less than $2.10 a gallon, and many states are seeing prices well under $2.
As of this writing, the price of gasoline in the Raleigh area has reached lows of less than $2.10 a gallon, and many states are seeing prices well under $2.
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and other members of the North Carolina Senate returned to Raleigh Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, to begin their 2015-2016 legislative session.
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and other members of the North Carolina Senate returned to Raleigh Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, to begin their 2015-2016 legislative session.
 
Action taken by the General Assembly nearly four years ago changing the state's prison and probation strategies appears to be paying dividends, both financially and in the number of repeat offenders, notes a recent study.
Action taken by the General Assembly nearly four years ago changing the state's prison and probation strategies appears to be paying dividends, both financially and in the number of repeat offenders, notes a recent study.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has invited all state employees and the public to the Annual State Employees Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance. The program, which will be held Friday, January 16, begins at 12 p.m. in downtown Raleigh at First Baptist Church on Wilmington Street.
Governor Pat McCrory has invited all state employees and the public to the Annual State Employees Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance. The program, which will be held Friday, January 16, begins at 12 p.m. in downtown Raleigh at First Baptist Church on Wilmington Street.
 
East Carolina University faculty who can generate creative, innovative ways of teaching course materials are eligible for grants offered by Teaching Grants Committee of ECU's Faculty Senate.
East Carolina University faculty who can generate creative, innovative ways of teaching course materials are eligible for grants offered by Teaching Grants Committee of ECU's Faculty Senate.
 
Paul Tine is now unaffiliated. UN-A-FFIL-I-ATED. Rest easy. Sleep well. Go on about your business. He's courageously gone off all by himself (favoring ObamaCare, opposing school choice, but caucusing with the GOP).
Paul Tine is now unaffiliated. UN-A-FFIL-I-ATED. Rest easy. Sleep well. Go on about your business. He's courageously gone off all by himself (favoring ObamaCare, opposing school choice, but caucusing with the GOP).
 
Mrs. Olga Mae Waters Wallace, age 94, a resident of 999 Biggs Rd. Pinetown, died Saturday, January 17, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Olga Mae Waters Wallace, age 94, a resident of 999 Biggs Rd. Pinetown, died Saturday, January 17, 2015 at her home.
 
There's a corner in my house that is highly attractive to cats. In a few short years, this place has gone from somewhere no cat would ever be seen to an area heavily visited by kitties. One might describe this spot as an Emerging Leader in Cat Corners.
There's a corner in my house that is highly attractive to cats. In a few short years, this place has gone from somewhere no cat would ever be seen to an area heavily visited by kitties. One might describe this spot as an Emerging Leader in Cat Corners.
 
Brent Walsh Respess, 60, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015.
Brent Walsh Respess, 60, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015.
 
Polly Elizabeth Sinclair died January 12, 2015, at the age of 92. She was a decades-long resident of Roseville, California
Polly Elizabeth Sinclair died January 12, 2015, at the age of 92. She was a decades-long resident of Roseville, California
 
Mr. Lewis "Corbett" Leggett, Sr., age 77, a resident of Ridgewood Manor, Washington, NC, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015.
Mr. Lewis "Corbett" Leggett, Sr., age 77, a resident of Ridgewood Manor, Washington, NC, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015.
 
Mr. Sampson Gardner of 929 Bridge Street Washington , NC died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 at River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Sampson Gardner of 929 Bridge Street Washington , NC died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 at River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center.
 
Mr. Gennell Wayne Toler Sr., age 67, a resident of Washington, died Thursday January 15, 2015.
Mr. Gennell Wayne Toler Sr., age 67, a resident of Washington, died Thursday January 15, 2015.
 
Senator Thom Tillis and Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) are asking the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, to conduct a review of the Marine Corps plan to end the Cherry Point search and rescue (SAR) squadron known as Pedro.
Senator Thom Tillis and Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) are asking the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, to conduct a review of the Marine Corps plan to end the Cherry Point search and rescue (SAR) squadron known as Pedro.
 
A new grant will allow East Carolina University and partner institutions to address a saltwater issue affecting the ecosystems and economy of eastern North Carolina.
A new grant will allow East Carolina University and partner institutions to address a saltwater issue affecting the ecosystems and economy of eastern North Carolina.
 
Governor McCrory released the following statement after today's University of North Carolina Board of Governors Meeting...
Governor McCrory released the following statement after today's University of North Carolina Board of Governors Meeting...
 
Filmmaker Steve Channing's excellent "A Generation of Change" on UNC-TV, was a stark reminder of post-war North Carolina, a state wracked by poverty, poor health and uneducated citizens.
Filmmaker Steve Channing's excellent "A Generation of Change" on UNC-TV, was a stark reminder of post-war North Carolina, a state wracked by poverty, poor health and uneducated citizens.
 
To kick off the New Year, the Cato Institute hosted its 9th annual health policy conference, where I and other attendees were heavily briefed on the status and potential implications of King V Burwell - better known as one of the Obamacare "subsidy lawsuits."
To kick off the New Year, the Cato Institute hosted its 9th annual health policy conference, where I and other attendees were heavily briefed on the status and potential implications of King V Burwell - better known as one of the Obamacare "subsidy lawsuits."
 
This move was a surprise to me as Tine's opponent in 2012 and 2014.
 
The 19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at the Student Recreation Center at 7 p.m. Jan. 22. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and at 7 p.m., ECU students, faculty and staff will take the plunge into the icy waters of the outdoor swimming pool.
The 19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at the Student Recreation Center at 7 p.m. Jan. 22. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and at 7 p.m., ECU students, faculty and staff will take the plunge into the icy waters of the outdoor swimming pool.
 
Renee Ellmers is shedding those issue positions and campaign promises like a snake sheds its skin.
 
The members of the Senior Staff at Beaufort County Community College this week began a review and update of the capital construction plan approved by the BCCC Board of Trustees last year in order to make recommendations to the board for future construction needs. Senior Staff continued to...
The members of the Senior Staff at Beaufort County Community College this week began a review and update of the capital construction plan approved by the BCCC Board of Trustees last year in order to make recommendations to the board for future construction needs. Senior Staff continued to...
 
Now that the North Carolina General Assembly has convened its 2015 session, let's look at what legislators have done over the last four years to improve our public schools and consider what they still have to do.
Now that the North Carolina General Assembly has convened its 2015 session, let's look at what legislators have done over the last four years to improve our public schools and consider what they still have to do.
 
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