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Archived Results for April 2015

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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...
 
My wife and I enjoyed a special day of remembering and looking back at the Methodist Church in Bath. Some 100 people gathered to celebrate the Easters of long ago in the early 1900's.
My wife and I enjoyed a special day of remembering and looking back at the Methodist Church in Bath. Some 100 people gathered to celebrate the Easters of long ago in the early 1900's.
 
Energy is necessary for just about everything we do. And when the cost of energy goes up, we pay more over and over and over. Residential customers pay more to keep the lights on and the refrigerator running. Business owners pay more to keep the lights on and the machines running. Consumers pay...
Energy is necessary for just about everything we do. And when the cost of energy goes up, we pay more over and over and over. Residential customers pay more to keep the lights on and the refrigerator running. Business owners pay more to keep the lights on and the machines running. Consumers pay...
 
NCTracks, the claims payment system implemented by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on July 1, 2013, has earned certification by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
NCTracks, the claims payment system implemented by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on July 1, 2013, has earned certification by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
 
North Carolina could promote job creation, lower consumer prices, and boost opportunities for low-income families by replacing most of the state's occupational licensing with voluntary certification. A new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report explains why.
North Carolina could promote job creation, lower consumer prices, and boost opportunities for low-income families by replacing most of the state's occupational licensing with voluntary certification. A new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report explains why.
 
Those who pay attention to state politics have heard it again and again. Enrollment in teacher education programs has dropped because Governor McCrory and evil state legislators do not "respect" the teaching profession.
Those who pay attention to state politics have heard it again and again. Enrollment in teacher education programs has dropped because Governor McCrory and evil state legislators do not "respect" the teaching profession.
 
I've got a newfound sense of respect for John Bell. We took it to him TWICE yesterday. Instead of ducking and running, or just badmouthing us in private, the Goldsboro Republican (and third-ranking House member) decided to go head-to-head with The Daily Haymaker.
I've got a newfound sense of respect for John Bell. We took it to him TWICE yesterday. Instead of ducking and running, or just badmouthing us in private, the Goldsboro Republican (and third-ranking House member) decided to go head-to-head with The Daily Haymaker.
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the April 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the April 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
 
Governor McCrory took action on two pieces of legislation, signing Senate Bill 78, which increases protections for corrections officers and House Bill 41, which makes technical corrections to revenue laws.
Governor McCrory took action on two pieces of legislation, signing Senate Bill 78, which increases protections for corrections officers and House Bill 41, which makes technical corrections to revenue laws.
 
Recent events lead me to restate an argument I made several years ago in response to a belligerent correspondent: mind your own business.
Recent events lead me to restate an argument I made several years ago in response to a belligerent correspondent: mind your own business.
 
North Carolina has transformed from the Pepsi Generation to the Pepto population. In 1950, the median age in our state was 26.5 years. By 1981, it was almost 30 and the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services reports it as 36.9 years in 2009.
North Carolina has transformed from the Pepsi Generation to the Pepto population. In 1950, the median age in our state was 26.5 years. By 1981, it was almost 30 and the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services reports it as 36.9 years in 2009.
 
Governor Pat McCrory proclaimed today, April 11, 2015, as "Special Needs Day at Brooks Avenue Church of Christ."
 
Electricity is one of the most basic household necessities. It isn't a luxury item. That means it is something that every household must buy, regardless of income level - and as such, its costs are especially burdensome on the poor.
Electricity is one of the most basic household necessities. It isn't a luxury item. That means it is something that every household must buy, regardless of income level - and as such, its costs are especially burdensome on the poor.
 
It was a beautiful snow, on this 24th day of February, 2015; a snow too long in the returning to this sleepy river town.
It was a beautiful snow, on this 24th day of February, 2015; a snow too long in the returning to this sleepy river town.
 
Blinkin' Chris and Angry Rob and their comedy web site are calling for the end of solitary confinement in North Carolina prisons
Blinkin' Chris and Angry Rob and their comedy web site are calling for the end of solitary confinement in North Carolina prisons
 
This is the biggest bunch of OPPOSITE-SPEAK I have ever read. I can't believe people who put women down and hate abortion as they do would have a woman say such. Barbara Bush is the ONLY Republican Woman to tell the "woman haters of Conservatism" to stick it where the sun don't shine.
This is the biggest bunch of OPPOSITE-SPEAK I have ever read. I can't believe people who put women down and hate abortion as they do would have a woman say such. Barbara Bush is the ONLY Republican Woman to tell the "woman haters of Conservatism" to stick it where the sun don't shine.
 
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