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Employers now will have "certainty about the cost of doing business in North Carolina," Gov. Pat McCrory said Tuesday in announcing that the state has paid off a $2.8 billion unemployment insurance debt to the federal government that he inherited upon taking office in January 2013.
Employers now will have "certainty about the cost of doing business in North Carolina," Gov. Pat McCrory said Tuesday in announcing that the state has paid off a $2.8 billion unemployment insurance debt to the federal government that he inherited upon taking office in January 2013.
 
Ten years ago, Ruth Simmons, then president of Brown University, said in a speech to students that she was concerned about reports about “the lack of diversity of opinion on campus.” People at Brown need to ask themselves, she said, “why the university has a reputation for ‘limiting debate’ and ‘fos
Ten years ago, Ruth Simmons, then president of Brown University, said in a speech to students that she was concerned about reports about “the lack of diversity of opinion on campus.” People at Brown need to ask themselves, she said, “why the university has a reputation for ‘limiting debate’ and ‘fos
 
An amended version of the regulatory reform bill (HB 760), sponsored by Reps. Chris Millis (R-Pender), John R. Bell IV (R-Wayne), and Dennis Riddell (R-Alamance), would make several changes that would protect electricity consumers in North Carolina from unnecessary price increases.
An amended version of the regulatory reform bill (HB 760), sponsored by Reps. Chris Millis (R-Pender), John R. Bell IV (R-Wayne), and Dennis Riddell (R-Alamance), would make several changes that would protect electricity consumers in North Carolina from unnecessary price increases.
 
Hazardous Weather is not expected at this time.
 
North Carolina's State Park System is made up of 34 state parks, four state recreation areas, and three state natural areas that cost state government $50.8 million last fiscal year.
North Carolina's State Park System is made up of 34 state parks, four state recreation areas, and three state natural areas that cost state government $50.8 million last fiscal year.
 
A political joke about Hillary Clinton
 
The news that North Carolina's state General Fund budget revenue is now predicted to come in $400 million above original estimates caused the Left to go into full spin mode. For months, liberal progressives were fretting about the end of Western Civilization as we know it due to earlier...
The news that North Carolina's state General Fund budget revenue is now predicted to come in $400 million above original estimates caused the Left to go into full spin mode. For months, liberal progressives were fretting about the end of Western Civilization as we know it due to earlier...
 
Everyone can remember one or more teachers who had a significant impact on their life.
Everyone can remember one or more teachers who had a significant impact on their life.
 
On 5-07-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Malcom Eugene Smith, 148 Holloman Street in Washington and Marquis Jamal Arrington, 23 years of age, of 2010 West Barr Road in Chocowinity. They were charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver...
On 5-07-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Malcom Eugene Smith, 148 Holloman Street in Washington and Marquis Jamal Arrington, 23 years of age, of 2010 West Barr Road in Chocowinity. They were charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver...
 
Out of the blue, government goodies for solar energy providers has become the rage on Jones Street. No one really saw this coming.
Out of the blue, government goodies for solar energy providers has become the rage on Jones Street. No one really saw this coming.
 
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.
 
The first full week of May is designated in the United States as Teacher Appreciation Week and while most of the activities this week focussed on on primary and secondary teachers, it's equally important to salute the role that those who teach at our colleges and universities are...
The first full week of May is designated in the United States as Teacher Appreciation Week and while most of the activities this week focussed on on primary and secondary teachers, it's equally important to salute the role that those who teach at our colleges and universities are...
 
Gasoline taxes would drop while vehicle use taxes and auto registration fees would rise under a broad House plan aimed at boosting the budget for highway maintenance, bridge repair, and port maintenance.
Gasoline taxes would drop while vehicle use taxes and auto registration fees would rise under a broad House plan aimed at boosting the budget for highway maintenance, bridge repair, and port maintenance.
 
The East Carolina University College of Nursing, Vidant Medical Center and Pitt County Schools have teamed up to honor a profession that saves lives and improves the health of millions.
The East Carolina University College of Nursing, Vidant Medical Center and Pitt County Schools have teamed up to honor a profession that saves lives and improves the health of millions.
 
Could be a on again off again rain event this weekend. Sub-tropical Storm Ana is still moving around a little bit and some of the models are now suggesting a more easterly track towards us instead of Raleigh.
Could be a on again off again rain event this weekend. Sub-tropical Storm Ana is still moving around a little bit and some of the models are now suggesting a more easterly track towards us instead of Raleigh.
 
Mrs. Judy Lee Baxter, aged 70, a resident of Washington, NC, died at home in hospice care on Thursday, May 7, 2015 of renal failure after a brave battle with cancer.
Mrs. Judy Lee Baxter, aged 70, a resident of Washington, NC, died at home in hospice care on Thursday, May 7, 2015 of renal failure after a brave battle with cancer.
 
Marjorie W. Sumrell, age 91, a resident of Nags Head, NC passed away on May 7, 2015 at Colony Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Nags Head, NC.
Marjorie W. Sumrell, age 91, a resident of Nags Head, NC passed away on May 7, 2015 at Colony Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Nags Head, NC.
 
Mrs. Doris Cuthrell Kerr, age 87, a resident of 178 Washington Harbour, Washington died Friday May 8, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Doris Cuthrell Kerr, age 87, a resident of 178 Washington Harbour, Washington died Friday May 8, 2015 at her home.
 
Mr. William Franklin "Bill" Roach, age 83, a resident of 222 Swan Point Dr., Washington, formerly of 552 Crabtree Rd., Belhaven, died Thursday May 7, 2015 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Center in Bolivia, NC.
Mr. William Franklin "Bill" Roach, age 83, a resident of 222 Swan Point Dr., Washington, formerly of 552 Crabtree Rd., Belhaven, died Thursday May 7, 2015 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Center in Bolivia, NC.
 
This is a Princeton study done recently which shows how we have gotten out of touch between the US public and all our Representatives
This is a Princeton study done recently which shows how we have gotten out of touch between the US public and all our Representatives
 
Because of tough decisions made by the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory, North Carolina's payroll tax is expected to drop by about $280 million in 2016 and as much as $550 million by 2017. What you think about this sequence of events says a lot about your political philosophy and your...
Because of tough decisions made by the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory, North Carolina's payroll tax is expected to drop by about $280 million in 2016 and as much as $550 million by 2017. What you think about this sequence of events says a lot about your political philosophy and your...
 
Tropical Storm Ana is scheduled to come ashore in South Carolina, under the current track. The track and intensity are still showing some variability, but at the present time the remaining low pressure system will pass near Beaufort County on Monday.
Tropical Storm Ana is scheduled to come ashore in South Carolina, under the current track. The track and intensity are still showing some variability, but at the present time the remaining low pressure system will pass near Beaufort County on Monday.
 
The United States economy expanded at .2% for the first quarter, 2015, which is better than zero expansion in GDP (Gross Domestic Product), which is better than negative expansion, but not an economy that anyone should be proud of; certainly not the Obama Administration.
The United States economy expanded at .2% for the first quarter, 2015, which is better than zero expansion in GDP (Gross Domestic Product), which is better than negative expansion, but not an economy that anyone should be proud of; certainly not the Obama Administration.
 
As I write this, what is turning out to possibly be the most powerful crony special interest in North Carolina is fighting to keep part of its welfare money flowing. A regulatory reform bill that reduces the amount of super expensive solar energy that North Carolina electricity users are...
As I write this, what is turning out to possibly be the most powerful crony special interest in North Carolina is fighting to keep part of its welfare money flowing. A regulatory reform bill that reduces the amount of super expensive solar energy that North Carolina electricity users are...
 
Governor Pat McCrory will be delivering the commencement addresses at Forsyth Technical Community College and Elizabeth City State University this week.
Governor Pat McCrory will be delivering the commencement addresses at Forsyth Technical Community College and Elizabeth City State University this week.
 
Living in a retirement community for retired people
 
I have attached the latest update from the Weather Service for your review. The latest update includes an increase to 90% in the likely hood that the low will become a sub-tropical low in the next 24 hours.
I have attached the latest update from the Weather Service for your review. The latest update includes an increase to 90% in the likely hood that the low will become a sub-tropical low in the next 24 hours.
 
An organization at East Carolina University honoring medical students who exemplify humanism and professionalism expanded this year to include resident physicians.
An organization at East Carolina University honoring medical students who exemplify humanism and professionalism expanded this year to include resident physicians.
 
“The fact of the matter is,” said Gov. Pat McCrory recently, “if we don’t have reasonable and reliable and low electric rates throughout North Carolina, we’re not going to be successful in having the Carolina Comeback throughout North Carolina.”
“The fact of the matter is,” said Gov. Pat McCrory recently, “if we don’t have reasonable and reliable and low electric rates throughout North Carolina, we’re not going to be successful in having the Carolina Comeback throughout North Carolina.”
 
Following the passage of the Iran Nuclear Review Act, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement
Following the passage of the Iran Nuclear Review Act, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement
 
In March, the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing released an interim report that recommends expanding the federal government's already considerable role in the affairs of local police forces. Last week, in response to a question about the Baltimore riots, the President touted that...
In March, the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing released an interim report that recommends expanding the federal government's already considerable role in the affairs of local police forces. Last week, in response to a question about the Baltimore riots, the President touted that...
 
James Otis Cutler Sr., of 801 B. Bradley St. Greenville, NC died Tuesday May 5 , 2015 at home.
James Otis Cutler Sr., of 801 B. Bradley St. Greenville, NC died Tuesday May 5 , 2015 at home.
 
Harold Edward Garner, Sr. 75, of 2716 Flat Swamp Rd., Blounts Creek, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Harold Edward Garner, Sr. 75, of 2716 Flat Swamp Rd., Blounts Creek, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
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