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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.
85.51% I do not approve of behavior that has within its expressed tenants policies that harm children.
13.04% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
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North Carolina state government would boost its savings reserves and set aside more money for infrastructure, while still increasing starting teachers' pay, providing additional tax relief for families, and limiting government spending growth.
North Carolina state government would boost its savings reserves and set aside more money for infrastructure, while still increasing starting teachers' pay, providing additional tax relief for families, and limiting government spending growth.
 
AFP-NC’s Donald Bryson has labeled the House’s action on the budget as “reverse Robin Hood.”-
AFP-NC’s Donald Bryson has labeled the House’s action on the budget as “reverse Robin Hood.”-
 
Modern Liberals have a modus operandi (M.O. - Latin for method of operation) to attract and keep 'low information' voters - their base electorate - that is easily discernible to the qualified eye, and, remarkably, is extremely successful.
Modern Liberals have a modus operandi (M.O. - Latin for method of operation) to attract and keep 'low information' voters - their base electorate - that is easily discernible to the qualified eye, and, remarkably, is extremely successful.
 
It's not unusual for the media to be unintentionally insensitive. Sometimes in the rush of a deadline we write a headline or put something in a story that has effects we never predicted or anticipated.
It's not unusual for the media to be unintentionally insensitive. Sometimes in the rush of a deadline we write a headline or put something in a story that has effects we never predicted or anticipated.
 
A record 285 students earned certificates, diplomas and degrees from Beaufort County Community College last week during graduation exercises held at Washington High School. N.C. Secretary of Commerce John Skvarla III gave the commencement address and cited the dedication, effort and perseverance...
A record 285 students earned certificates, diplomas and degrees from Beaufort County Community College last week during graduation exercises held at Washington High School. N.C. Secretary of Commerce John Skvarla III gave the commencement address and cited the dedication, effort and perseverance...
 
If leaders of the North Carolina House of Representatives are right that the state needs a 6.3 percent increase in General Fund spending for the coming year, then they were wrong two years ago when they helped craft an historic tax-reform package to boost North Carolina's economic competitiveness.
If leaders of the North Carolina House of Representatives are right that the state needs a 6.3 percent increase in General Fund spending for the coming year, then they were wrong two years ago when they helped craft an historic tax-reform package to boost North Carolina's economic competitiveness.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today the release of a new NC4VETS printed resource guide and new updated website that focuses on federal VA benefits as well as opportunities for employment, education, health care, housing and personal services for North Carolina veterans.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today the release of a new NC4VETS printed resource guide and new updated website that focuses on federal VA benefits as well as opportunities for employment, education, health care, housing and personal services for North Carolina veterans.
 
The East Carolina Heart Institute (ECHI) at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that the East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center has reached an...
The East Carolina Heart Institute (ECHI) at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that the East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center has reached an...
 
The most recent Civitas Poll of North Carolina voters compared their current views with the positions of voters in May 2005, when Civitas took its first poll.
The most recent Civitas Poll of North Carolina voters compared their current views with the positions of voters in May 2005, when Civitas took its first poll.
 
After 31 years living in the same home my wife and I decided to downsize and simplify our lives. The maelstrom we got as a result was frustrating, time consuming, expensive and anything but simple.
After 31 years living in the same home my wife and I decided to downsize and simplify our lives. The maelstrom we got as a result was frustrating, time consuming, expensive and anything but simple.
 
An East Carolina University information and computer technology senior is one of 10 students picked nationwide to support a worldwide education and training event this summer.
An East Carolina University information and computer technology senior is one of 10 students picked nationwide to support a worldwide education and training event this summer.
 
In two previous articles, we examined how Republican political consultants in North Carolina have pushed the agenda of Big Solar - the solar power companies and their millionaire owners - in order to protect renewable power source mandates, thus driving up electricity bills and hampering the...
In two previous articles, we examined how Republican political consultants in North Carolina have pushed the agenda of Big Solar - the solar power companies and their millionaire owners - in order to protect renewable power source mandates, thus driving up electricity bills and hampering the...
 
Tuition keeps rising, yet millions of young people continue to pursue college degrees. Defenders of a traditional degree say it's the gateway to a successful career and life, and they bristle at any criticism of the system. But is it really all it's cracked up to be?
Tuition keeps rising, yet millions of young people continue to pursue college degrees. Defenders of a traditional degree say it's the gateway to a successful career and life, and they bristle at any criticism of the system. But is it really all it's cracked up to be?
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan Trade Promotional Authority (TPA) legislation
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan Trade Promotional Authority (TPA) legislation
 
Call me a starry-eyed optimist. I don't assume that those who disagree with me about school reform are out to destroy the education system. I assume they share my goal of expanding educational opportunities and getting a better rate of return on money spent on schools. We simply disagree about...
Call me a starry-eyed optimist. I don't assume that those who disagree with me about school reform are out to destroy the education system. I assume they share my goal of expanding educational opportunities and getting a better rate of return on money spent on schools. We simply disagree about...
 
Don’t you find it interesting the ways ideologues and politicians respond to news happenings? Interesting, but disappointing. We keep hearing the same old song repeated over and over.
Don’t you find it interesting the ways ideologues and politicians respond to news happenings? Interesting, but disappointing. We keep hearing the same old song repeated over and over.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees.
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees.
 
Nine graduates of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program at Beaufort County Community College received their pins in a ceremony held Friday, May 15, in the Multi-Purpose Room of Building 10 on the BCCC campus.
Nine graduates of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program at Beaufort County Community College received their pins in a ceremony held Friday, May 15, in the Multi-Purpose Room of Building 10 on the BCCC campus.
 
U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation to ensure that surviving spouses and children of servicemembers who have died in the line of duty receive the same educational benefits as the family members of servicemembers who elect to transfer their benefits.
U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation to ensure that surviving spouses and children of servicemembers who have died in the line of duty receive the same educational benefits as the family members of servicemembers who elect to transfer their benefits.
 
North Carolina requires occupational licensing for more than 700 professions, which generates an absurd amount of bureaucracy and red tape. Occupational licensing forces people to pay a fee, and often go through needless additional training, in order to legally practice their profession in the state
North Carolina requires occupational licensing for more than 700 professions, which generates an absurd amount of bureaucracy and red tape. Occupational licensing forces people to pay a fee, and often go through needless additional training, in order to legally practice their profession in the state
 
Memorial Day weekend is North Carolina's unofficial kickoff to summer, but it also marks the beginning of hurricane season. Governor Pat McCrory has declared May 24-30, 2015 as Hurricane Preparedness Week and is encouraging residents to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane...
Memorial Day weekend is North Carolina's unofficial kickoff to summer, but it also marks the beginning of hurricane season. Governor Pat McCrory has declared May 24-30, 2015 as Hurricane Preparedness Week and is encouraging residents to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane...
 
One in four Americans suffers from a mental health condition. Behavioral health, or mental health, is a term used to refer to fields related to the study, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse.
One in four Americans suffers from a mental health condition. Behavioral health, or mental health, is a term used to refer to fields related to the study, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse.
 
Mrs. Patricia Peele "Patsy" Belyeu, age 72, a resident of 106 Landon Drive, Washington, died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mrs. Patricia Peele "Patsy" Belyeu, age 72, a resident of 106 Landon Drive, Washington, died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Mr. Andrew Lee Walther, age 57, a resident of Washington, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
Mr. Andrew Lee Walther, age 57, a resident of Washington, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
 
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, MD, announced today that Robin Gary Cummings, MD, Deputy Secretary for Health Services and Medicaid Director, will step down from his position to accept the role of Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at...
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, MD, announced today that Robin Gary Cummings, MD, Deputy Secretary for Health Services and Medicaid Director, will step down from his position to accept the role of Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at...
 
Fifty-one graduates of Beaufort County Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing program received their nursing school pins Thursday, May 14, in a ceremony, which is a traditional rite of passage for nursing school graduates across the country.
Fifty-one graduates of Beaufort County Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing program received their nursing school pins Thursday, May 14, in a ceremony, which is a traditional rite of passage for nursing school graduates across the country.
 
The General Fund budget proposal released Monday by GOP state House leaders for the two-year budget cycle starting July 1 would increase spending by nearly $1 billion more than the increase recommended in March by Gov. Pat McCrory, a fellow Republican.
The General Fund budget proposal released Monday by GOP state House leaders for the two-year budget cycle starting July 1 would increase spending by nearly $1 billion more than the increase recommended in March by Gov. Pat McCrory, a fellow Republican.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Mohawk Industries will expand its manufacturing facility in Rockingham County and create 105 new jobs over the next five years. The company plans to invest...
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Mohawk Industries will expand its manufacturing facility in Rockingham County and create 105 new jobs over the next five years. The company plans to invest...
 
On 5-14-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Bernard Lyle Grant, 51 years of age, of 9488 Hwy. 99 South in Bath. Grant was charged with Possession of Heroin, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On 5-14-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Bernard Lyle Grant, 51 years of age, of 9488 Hwy. 99 South in Bath. Grant was charged with Possession of Heroin, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
 
It takes more than money to be rich.
 
I read a book about the estimated 50,000 Black soldiers who wore the CSA uniform and fought in numerous battles.
I read a book about the estimated 50,000 Black soldiers who wore the CSA uniform and fought in numerous battles.
 
Baltimore is run by Liberals, and has been for many decades. The barbaric anarchy in the streets of Baltimore. this April 27, 2015, is a true embarrassment even for Baltimore, a city, not unlike Detroit, Michigan, that has long been in a state of perpetual decline.
Baltimore is run by Liberals, and has been for many decades. The barbaric anarchy in the streets of Baltimore. this April 27, 2015, is a true embarrassment even for Baltimore, a city, not unlike Detroit, Michigan, that has long been in a state of perpetual decline.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke on the Senate floor expressing his frustration with the Department of Homeland Security's unresponsiveness as North Carolina seafood companies have been unable to obtain enough H-2B workers to keep their processing facilities operational.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke on the Senate floor expressing his frustration with the Department of Homeland Security's unresponsiveness as North Carolina seafood companies have been unable to obtain enough H-2B workers to keep their processing facilities operational.
 
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