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Last week, the News & Observer published an op-ed by Angela Scioli, a history teacher at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh and founder of Red4EdNC. The piece took aim at the Republican-led legislature for "no longer investing in our students." One of her main points was that things were so muc
Last week, the News & Observer published an op-ed by Angela Scioli, a history teacher at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh and founder of Red4EdNC. The piece took aim at the Republican-led legislature for "no longer investing in our students." One of her main points was that things were so muc
 
Dr. Mark Iannettoni, professor and chief of general thoracic surgery for East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine and director of the new thoracic surgery residency program at Vidant Medical Center, has been honored nationally for his work with resident physicians.
Dr. Mark Iannettoni, professor and chief of general thoracic surgery for East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine and director of the new thoracic surgery residency program at Vidant Medical Center, has been honored nationally for his work with resident physicians.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today released the following statement on Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today released the following statement on Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch
 
Politicians love to use their power to dole out favors and privileges to politically-connected special interests. They also love to interfere with the economy, attempting to impose their preferences upon investors and consumers through a hodgepodge of taxpayer handouts and targeted tax breaks.
Politicians love to use their power to dole out favors and privileges to politically-connected special interests. They also love to interfere with the economy, attempting to impose their preferences upon investors and consumers through a hodgepodge of taxpayer handouts and targeted tax breaks.
 
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.
 
In 2011, the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission submitted a report forecasting sea level rise along the coast for the next three decades.
In 2011, the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission submitted a report forecasting sea level rise along the coast for the next three decades.
 
A trip to Niagara Falls in Canada.
 
After a measure introduced in last year's legislative session allowing more investors to get in at the early stages of startup companies failed to become law, competing bills have been filed in the current session encouraging entrepreneurs to seek capital through options resembling...
After a measure introduced in last year's legislative session allowing more investors to get in at the early stages of startup companies failed to become law, competing bills have been filed in the current session encouraging entrepreneurs to seek capital through options resembling...
 
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) reintroduced H.R.1041-the Jamiel Shaw, II. Memorial Act--to require states to track and report crimes committed by illegal aliens to the FBI as a condition for receiving any funds from the Department of Homeland Security.
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) reintroduced H.R.1041-the Jamiel Shaw, II. Memorial Act--to require states to track and report crimes committed by illegal aliens to the FBI as a condition for receiving any funds from the Department of Homeland Security.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on President Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline Act.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on President Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline Act.
 
Governor Pat McCrory activated the State Emergency Response Team for the second time in two weeks to respond to a statewide winter storm.
Governor Pat McCrory activated the State Emergency Response Team for the second time in two weeks to respond to a statewide winter storm.
 
What the heck are talking about now ... Deatherage? It's simple: You help us and we'll help you.
What the heck are talking about now ... Deatherage? It's simple: You help us and we'll help you.
 
Wanda Chauncey Cratch, 55, a resident of 717 Dan Taylor Road, Washington, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015.
Wanda Chauncey Cratch, 55, a resident of 717 Dan Taylor Road, Washington, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015.
 
Mr. James David Wiggins, Sr., age 65, a resident of West Fifth Street, Washington, died Monday, February 23, 2015 at his home.
Mr. James David Wiggins, Sr., age 65, a resident of West Fifth Street, Washington, died Monday, February 23, 2015 at his home.
 
Ella Phrosene Latham Jackson, age 80, a resident of 1749 S. Asbury Church Road, Washington died Monday, February 23, 2015 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home.
Ella Phrosene Latham Jackson, age 80, a resident of 1749 S. Asbury Church Road, Washington died Monday, February 23, 2015 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home.
 
Mr. William Stancil Seymour, Jr., age 65, a resident of Chocowinity, died Sunday, February 22, 2015.
Mr. William Stancil Seymour, Jr., age 65, a resident of Chocowinity, died Sunday, February 22, 2015.
 
Julius Frank "Frankie" Jones, age 62, a resident of Main Street, Edward, NC died Monday, February 23, 2015.
Julius Frank "Frankie" Jones, age 62, a resident of Main Street, Edward, NC died Monday, February 23, 2015.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced today he is co-sponsoring the American Liberty Restoration Act and the American Job Protection Act to lessen the negative impact President Obama’s health care law will have on American families and small businesses.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced today he is co-sponsoring the American Liberty Restoration Act and the American Job Protection Act to lessen the negative impact President Obama’s health care law will have on American families and small businesses.
 
America's first Affirmative Action president, America's first truly bona fide Socialist president, and if Barack Hussein can just hold his course on dealing with the threat of Islamic Terrorists, he could just become America's first Idiot president, which will surely transform this nation.
America's first Affirmative Action president, America's first truly bona fide Socialist president, and if Barack Hussein can just hold his course on dealing with the threat of Islamic Terrorists, he could just become America's first Idiot president, which will surely transform this nation.
 
If the recent review of campus-based centers by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors was all an elaborate ruse to silence a critic of state Republicans, it would probably qualify as the most improbable, elaborate, and ineffective conspiracy in North Carolina history.
If the recent review of campus-based centers by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors was all an elaborate ruse to silence a critic of state Republicans, it would probably qualify as the most improbable, elaborate, and ineffective conspiracy in North Carolina history.
 
Due to the cancellation of last weeks precinct meetings we have rescheduled the precinct meetings and convention as follows
Due to the cancellation of last weeks precinct meetings we have rescheduled the precinct meetings and convention as follows
 
See Below. Her comes Round 2!
 
Please find current updated PDF from the NWS Newport. The only caution I would give is that if the track moves our way 20 miles we will see more snow than freezing rain or sleet.
Please find current updated PDF from the NWS Newport. The only caution I would give is that if the track moves our way 20 miles we will see more snow than freezing rain or sleet.
 
Early closures/late openings due to inclement weather.
 
Back-to-back winter storms will bring measurable snowfall to much of the state twice in three days, a rarity for North Carolina. By the weekend, two separate winter storm systems will have moved across the state. Today's band of snow showers is expected to bring 1-2 inches of snow in the Triangle...
Back-to-back winter storms will bring measurable snowfall to much of the state twice in three days, a rarity for North Carolina. By the weekend, two separate winter storm systems will have moved across the state. Today's band of snow showers is expected to bring 1-2 inches of snow in the Triangle...
 
On 2-19-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Johnny De-Angelo Smith, 37 years of age, of 158 Short Drive in Chocowinity. Smith was charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana...
On 2-19-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Johnny De-Angelo Smith, 37 years of age, of 158 Short Drive in Chocowinity. Smith was charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana...
 
It's easy to understand why a group of environmental activists would support new government rules promoting the use of "renewable," "green," or "clean" energy sources. Misguided as the rules might be, they would appear to align government policy more closely to the environmentalists' goals.
It's easy to understand why a group of environmental activists would support new government rules promoting the use of "renewable," "green," or "clean" energy sources. Misguided as the rules might be, they would appear to align government policy more closely to the environmentalists' goals.
 
Since early November, it has been a quantifiable losing streak for Amateur Obama, and The Amateur ain't helping.
Since early November, it has been a quantifiable losing streak for Amateur Obama, and The Amateur ain't helping.
 
On February 23 around 9 am Washington Police responded to an armed robbery of Washington Coins and Pawn located at 828 Washington Plaza.
On February 23 around 9 am Washington Police responded to an armed robbery of Washington Coins and Pawn located at 828 Washington Plaza.
 
The dean emeritus of the College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University was recently honored with one of North Carolina's most prestigious civilian awards for his outstanding service to the state in the area of health equity.
The dean emeritus of the College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University was recently honored with one of North Carolina's most prestigious civilian awards for his outstanding service to the state in the area of health equity.
 
New Bern may be best known as the birthplace of Pepsi Co., the world's third largest food and beverage company. But it is also home to one of North Carolina's most financially unstable tourist attractions — Tryon Palace — and the neighboring North Carolina History Center.
New Bern may be best known as the birthplace of Pepsi Co., the world's third largest food and beverage company. But it is also home to one of North Carolina's most financially unstable tourist attractions — Tryon Palace — and the neighboring North Carolina History Center.
 
It has been a very busy day for everyone today, however, the next storm is coming. The NWS has issued the enclosed Winter Storm Watch, which includes Beaufort County, and is issued 24-36 hours prior to the arrival of a Winter Storm.
It has been a very busy day for everyone today, however, the next storm is coming. The NWS has issued the enclosed Winter Storm Watch, which includes Beaufort County, and is issued 24-36 hours prior to the arrival of a Winter Storm.
 
We support community-based groups from down east where the Ocracoke Foundation is engaging the community in revitalizing its historic square on the Ocracoke Harbor to Craven County, where a joint effort is underway to create a small business incubator for potential entrepreneurs.
We support community-based groups from down east where the Ocracoke Foundation is engaging the community in revitalizing its historic square on the Ocracoke Harbor to Craven County, where a joint effort is underway to create a small business incubator for potential entrepreneurs.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that RAUMEDIC, Inc. will be locating its first U.S. production facility and headquarters in Henderson County and creating 138 new jobs over the next five years...
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that RAUMEDIC, Inc. will be locating its first U.S. production facility and headquarters in Henderson County and creating 138 new jobs over the next five years...
 
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