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Archived Results for April 2015

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Last week, Senate Bill 90 (Required Number of Operating Brake Lights), legislation that I'm sponsoring unanimously passed on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, April 02, 2015.
Last week, Senate Bill 90 (Required Number of Operating Brake Lights), legislation that I'm sponsoring unanimously passed on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, April 02, 2015.
 
If you want to understand the debate about how best to promote growth within a capitalist society, start with the root word: capital.
If you want to understand the debate about how best to promote growth within a capitalist society, start with the root word: capital.
 
The NC General Assembly was shut down for about two weeks due to snow and other bad weather. The Bill submission deadline was not extended due to the weather, so we are jumping through hoops now to get our Bills into Bill Drafting before the submission deadline on March 18th.
The NC General Assembly was shut down for about two weeks due to snow and other bad weather. The Bill submission deadline was not extended due to the weather, so we are jumping through hoops now to get our Bills into Bill Drafting before the submission deadline on March 18th.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory appeared on WFNC radio in Fayetteville Thursday morning and reiterated his effort to prevent North Carolina from being swept into the political maelstrom that engulfed Indiana and Arkansas over religious freedom and gay rights.
Gov. Pat McCrory appeared on WFNC radio in Fayetteville Thursday morning and reiterated his effort to prevent North Carolina from being swept into the political maelstrom that engulfed Indiana and Arkansas over religious freedom and gay rights.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Reliance Packaging, LLC will expand its operations in Moore County and create 48 new jobs over the next three years. The company plans to invest $3.5 million in...
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Reliance Packaging, LLC will expand its operations in Moore County and create 48 new jobs over the next three years. The company plans to invest $3.5 million in...
 
If you're looking for a job, let the Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College and Beaufort County NCWorks help you prepare for that all-important interview.
If you're looking for a job, let the Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College and Beaufort County NCWorks help you prepare for that all-important interview.
 
Arnold Frederick Koch, a resident of Pamlico Plantation, Washington, NC passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at his residence.
Arnold Frederick Koch, a resident of Pamlico Plantation, Washington, NC passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at his residence.
 
A proposal before the General Assembly would petition Congress to call a convention of states that would entertain constitutional amendments that, if enacted by the convention, would be sent to state legislatures for ratification.
A proposal before the General Assembly would petition Congress to call a convention of states that would entertain constitutional amendments that, if enacted by the convention, would be sent to state legislatures for ratification.
 
Master Ethan "Reid" Sasnett, age 16, a resident of 9206 Slatestone Road, Washington, NC died Monday April 6, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Master Ethan "Reid" Sasnett, age 16, a resident of 9206 Slatestone Road, Washington, NC died Monday April 6, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mr. Franklin Roosevelt Waters, age 82, a resident of Williamston and formerly of Satchell Road, Grimesland, died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center.
Mr. Franklin Roosevelt Waters, age 82, a resident of Williamston and formerly of Satchell Road, Grimesland, died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center.
 
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated Duke University's Men’s Basketball team and Coach Mike Krzyzewski after the Blue Devils won the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated Duke University's Men’s Basketball team and Coach Mike Krzyzewski after the Blue Devils won the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.
 
As I have previously explained, civil asset forfeiture is an obnoxious legal process that empowers law enforcement agencies to confiscate property they suspect has been used in, or derived from, criminal activity. Part of what makes this process so abhorrent is the fact that, because it is a...
As I have previously explained, civil asset forfeiture is an obnoxious legal process that empowers law enforcement agencies to confiscate property they suspect has been used in, or derived from, criminal activity. Part of what makes this process so abhorrent is the fact that, because it is a...
 
I continue to receive mail requesting that I donate money to the National GOP. I have sent a note to stop these requests. Today, I received a card in the mail identifying me as a donor.
I continue to receive mail requesting that I donate money to the National GOP. I have sent a note to stop these requests. Today, I received a card in the mail identifying me as a donor.
 
According to most economic indicators, North Carolina's economy is on the upswing. Job growth exceeds the regional and national averages. The state's recent decline in unemployment - even when you include discouraged workers who've dropped out of the labor force - is one of the largest in the...
According to most economic indicators, North Carolina's economy is on the upswing. Job growth exceeds the regional and national averages. The state's recent decline in unemployment - even when you include discouraged workers who've dropped out of the labor force - is one of the largest in the...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced a wager he has with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker today over the outcome of tonight's Duke University Blue Devils vs. University of Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Men's Division I basketball championship game.
Governor Pat McCrory announced a wager he has with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker today over the outcome of tonight's Duke University Blue Devils vs. University of Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Men's Division I basketball championship game.
 
On March 26, several members of the North Carolina House of Representatives filed House Bill 348 - The NC Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The bill, with primary sponsors Rep. Jacqueline Michelle Shaffer and Rep. Dan Bishop, is one of several pieces of legislation nationwide that have...
On March 26, several members of the North Carolina House of Representatives filed House Bill 348 - The NC Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The bill, with primary sponsors Rep. Jacqueline Michelle Shaffer and Rep. Dan Bishop, is one of several pieces of legislation nationwide that have...
 
The interview programs of Sunday are always interesting to me. Tops on the list of topics were all the "religious freedom" legislations across the country.
The interview programs of Sunday are always interesting to me. Tops on the list of topics were all the "religious freedom" legislations across the country.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced today that he recently concluded a weeklong visit to Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced today that he recently concluded a weeklong visit to Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
 
UNC Board of Governors meetings are hard to navigate for the uninitiated, such as a member of the public.
 
Daisy Phelps, a resident of Williamston, NC passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Vintage Inn Retirement Center.
Daisy Phelps, a resident of Williamston, NC passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Vintage Inn Retirement Center.
 
Last week, the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce sponsored a health care breakfast panel where three North Carolina hospital CEOs talked about how competition brings out the best in their health systems. Competition is healthy. Competition is a beautiful thing.
Last week, the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce sponsored a health care breakfast panel where three North Carolina hospital CEOs talked about how competition brings out the best in their health systems. Competition is healthy. Competition is a beautiful thing.
 
The four donors and recipients involved in a recent kidney exchange at Vidant Medical Center met all together for the first time March 27 on the medical center campus.
The four donors and recipients involved in a recent kidney exchange at Vidant Medical Center met all together for the first time March 27 on the medical center campus.
 
Similar to many other coastal counties, Beaufort County (then known as Pamptecough Precinct) was formed out of the larger Bath County in 1705.
Similar to many other coastal counties, Beaufort County (then known as Pamptecough Precinct) was formed out of the larger Bath County in 1705.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation today that is expected to lower electric rates for consumers in eastern North Carolina and help attract new jobs to the region. The governor signed the legislation (SB 305) at the Wilson Operations Center.
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation today that is expected to lower electric rates for consumers in eastern North Carolina and help attract new jobs to the region. The governor signed the legislation (SB 305) at the Wilson Operations Center.
 
For today's students ― tomorrow's earners ― communication skills are money in the job bank. Communication skills now outrank reading, math, teamwork, and even science proficiency as work force must-haves.
For today's students ― tomorrow's earners ― communication skills are money in the job bank. Communication skills now outrank reading, math, teamwork, and even science proficiency as work force must-haves.
 
Please see the attached flyer for details about this event. You may register for this workshop here…
Please see the attached flyer for details about this event. You may register for this workshop here…
 
Debates about U.S. Supreme Court politics often involve competing blocs of conservative and liberal justices. But that focus on left versus right misses an important constitutional debate among right-of-center thinkers.
Debates about U.S. Supreme Court politics often involve competing blocs of conservative and liberal justices. But that focus on left versus right misses an important constitutional debate among right-of-center thinkers.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 6 2015
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 6 2015
 
In 2013, RTI International teamed with LaCapra Associates to report on "The Economic, Utility Portfolio, and Rate Impact of Clean Energy Development in North Carolina." Prepared for the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA), the report made fantastic findings that North Carolina's...
In 2013, RTI International teamed with LaCapra Associates to report on "The Economic, Utility Portfolio, and Rate Impact of Clean Energy Development in North Carolina." Prepared for the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA), the report made fantastic findings that North Carolina's...
 
Vidant Health announced today that Dr. Michael Waldrum, an experienced leader with a track record of enhancing quality and clinical operations, will join the organization as chief executive officer. An exact start date has not yet been determined.
Vidant Health announced today that Dr. Michael Waldrum, an experienced leader with a track record of enhancing quality and clinical operations, will join the organization as chief executive officer. An exact start date has not yet been determined.
 
Our baby-faced House speaker appears to be caving to the drive-by hysteria on North Carolina's proposed Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Our baby-faced House speaker appears to be caving to the drive-by hysteria on North Carolina's proposed Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
 
Mr. Lester Earl Edwards, age 56, formerly of Beaufort Co., died April 4, 2015.
Mr. Lester Earl Edwards, age 56, formerly of Beaufort Co., died April 4, 2015.
 
Ms. Nancy Shelton "Mitchell", age 60, a resident of 2305 North Market Street, Washington, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday April 4, 2015 at her home.
Ms. Nancy Shelton "Mitchell", age 60, a resident of 2305 North Market Street, Washington, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday April 4, 2015 at her home.
 
We got a refresher lesson in civics this week; one we hope will stick in our memories for many years.
 
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