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The move by the Federal Communications Commission to trump state laws placing restrictions on cities that want to provide broadband service has raised awareness of high-speed Internet service in society, the head of a national telecommunications association said Tuesday.
The move by the Federal Communications Commission to trump state laws placing restrictions on cities that want to provide broadband service has raised awareness of high-speed Internet service in society, the head of a national telecommunications association said Tuesday.
 
Local chambers of commerce across the state are lining up in support of Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal.
Local chambers of commerce across the state are lining up in support of Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal.
 
Realities of the Conservative Takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention and NC Baptist State Convention now continued---it is not reserved for churches only as cited above.
Realities of the Conservative Takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention and NC Baptist State Convention now continued---it is not reserved for churches only as cited above.
 
On Monday night, June 15, 2015, at 6:00 pm, the Beaufort County Commissioners will meet to decide the economic fate of Beaufort County Taxpayers.
On Monday night, June 15, 2015, at 6:00 pm, the Beaufort County Commissioners will meet to decide the economic fate of Beaufort County Taxpayers.
 
A discussion Tuesday of alternative plans to regulate outdoor dining at Raleigh's Law and Public Safety Committee saw city staffers agree that safety and "vibrancy" concerns with the Outdoor Dining Ordinance exist largely because of weak enforcement of rules.
A discussion Tuesday of alternative plans to regulate outdoor dining at Raleigh's Law and Public Safety Committee saw city staffers agree that safety and "vibrancy" concerns with the Outdoor Dining Ordinance exist largely because of weak enforcement of rules.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today rewards of up to $5,000 each in two cold criminal cases.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today rewards of up to $5,000 each in two cold criminal cases.
 
After more that 6 years of Amateur Obama's patent dishonesty and sophistry, the Democrats appear to want more of the same, or maybe worse with Hillary B. Clinton: Or do they?
After more that 6 years of Amateur Obama's patent dishonesty and sophistry, the Democrats appear to want more of the same, or maybe worse with Hillary B. Clinton: Or do they?
 
Willie Windley Ambrose, age 80, a resident of Belhaven, NC passed away at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
Willie Windley Ambrose, age 80, a resident of Belhaven, NC passed away at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
 
Andrew "Andy" Boyce Totten, age 70, a resident of Teresa Drive in Washington, NC passed away on June 12, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Andrew "Andy" Boyce Totten, age 70, a resident of Teresa Drive in Washington, NC passed away on June 12, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
 
Bill Dean, age 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 11, 2015.
Bill Dean, age 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 11, 2015.
 
Mrs. Polly Mae Campbell Mayo, age 69, a resident of 3016 Possum Track Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday afternoon June 11, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Polly Mae Campbell Mayo, age 69, a resident of 3016 Possum Track Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday afternoon June 11, 2015 at her home.
 
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered testimony to the National Commission on the Future of the Army in Fayetteville, NC, which outlined the severe risks of the Obama Administration’s proposed budget cuts to our Armed Forces, including severe cuts to Army end strength.
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered testimony to the National Commission on the Future of the Army in Fayetteville, NC, which outlined the severe risks of the Obama Administration’s proposed budget cuts to our Armed Forces, including severe cuts to Army end strength.
 
Roughly 12 months from now, we're highly likely to know the major-party nominees for president and most of the other elective offices, including North Carolina's governor and U.S. senator. By this time next year we may also have a clear sense of which party seems likely to prevail in the 2016...
Roughly 12 months from now, we're highly likely to know the major-party nominees for president and most of the other elective offices, including North Carolina's governor and U.S. senator. By this time next year we may also have a clear sense of which party seems likely to prevail in the 2016...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina has begun implementing a testing phase for on-line renewal of driver licenses.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina has begun implementing a testing phase for on-line renewal of driver licenses.
 
Some Durham residents have raised alarms over what they view as a hidden, illegal tax imposed by city government in the yard waste removal program.
Some Durham residents have raised alarms over what they view as a hidden, illegal tax imposed by city government in the yard waste removal program.
 
My daughter was a public school teacher for several years. She was a special education teacher that specialized in children with special needs.
My daughter was a public school teacher for several years. She was a special education teacher that specialized in children with special needs.
 
On one hand, I have to applaud the upper chamber for defending the will of the people expressed in that 2012 vote on the marriage amendment to the state constitution.
On one hand, I have to applaud the upper chamber for defending the will of the people expressed in that 2012 vote on the marriage amendment to the state constitution.
 
All kinds of deals are made during the legislative session. Whether a distillery can sell unlimited amounts or only one bottle to people taking tours; whether vehicle registration fees should increase 50 percent or 30 percent or at all; whether solar subsidies should be cut off now or extended...
All kinds of deals are made during the legislative session. Whether a distillery can sell unlimited amounts or only one bottle to people taking tours; whether vehicle registration fees should increase 50 percent or 30 percent or at all; whether solar subsidies should be cut off now or extended...
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 2.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 2.
 
Last night, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against legislation (H.R. 2393) that would repeal country of origin labeling (COOL) for beef, pork, chicken, and ground meat and poultry products.
Last night, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against legislation (H.R. 2393) that would repeal country of origin labeling (COOL) for beef, pork, chicken, and ground meat and poultry products.
 
Here is an important change taking place nationally with Politics and Religion
 
Full-scale repeal offers the only solution for N.C. legislators to fix all problems tied to the state's Map Act. That's the conclusion of a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
Full-scale repeal offers the only solution for N.C. legislators to fix all problems tied to the state's Map Act. That's the conclusion of a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
 
Bill Dean, age 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 11, 2015.
Bill Dean, age 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 11, 2015.
 
While Duke Energy is passing higher costs to ratepayers because state law forces it to purchase renewable energy, the utility also claimed a whopping $62.8 million in tax write-offs in 2014 for its own investments in green power projects.
While Duke Energy is passing higher costs to ratepayers because state law forces it to purchase renewable energy, the utility also claimed a whopping $62.8 million in tax write-offs in 2014 for its own investments in green power projects.
 
A nine-year legal battle over a 289-acre Onslow County waterfront property ended in late April when Harriet Hurst Turner and her brother John H. Hurst won control of the land and then immediately sold it to the state of North Carolina for $10.1 million.
A nine-year legal battle over a 289-acre Onslow County waterfront property ended in late April when Harriet Hurst Turner and her brother John H. Hurst won control of the land and then immediately sold it to the state of North Carolina for $10.1 million.
 
Construction projects on three sides of main campus are underway that will change the appearance and the flow of people around East Carolina University. Officials said the campus that emerges in three years will be a denser environment with a new signature gateway and ECU's first parking deck.
Construction projects on three sides of main campus are underway that will change the appearance and the flow of people around East Carolina University. Officials said the campus that emerges in three years will be a denser environment with a new signature gateway and ECU's first parking deck.
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited Fayetteville State University today to talk about Connect NC projects proposed for the school and the region.
Governor Pat McCrory visited Fayetteville State University today to talk about Connect NC projects proposed for the school and the region.
 
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert McDonald, where they discussed working together to create a long-term strategic vision for the VA and help shepherd legislation that will make it easier to reform the VA.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert McDonald, where they discussed working together to create a long-term strategic vision for the VA and help shepherd legislation that will make it easier to reform the VA.
 
Mr. Deward Hoakard Smith, age 94, a resident of 910 Bonner Street, Washington, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Deward Hoakard Smith, age 94, a resident of 910 Bonner Street, Washington, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at his home.
 
During the Monday June 1 meeting, six commissioners again refused to agree to guarantee a loan for the Town of Belhaven so the Town can acquire title to the abandoned hospital property.
During the Monday June 1 meeting, six commissioners again refused to agree to guarantee a loan for the Town of Belhaven so the Town can acquire title to the abandoned hospital property.
 
Big government "progressives" love telling other people what to do (and spending other people's money). It's all about control, as a central tenant of progressivism is a strong central state controlling what should be free, voluntary associations between citizens.
Big government "progressives" love telling other people what to do (and spending other people's money). It's all about control, as a central tenant of progressivism is a strong central state controlling what should be free, voluntary associations between citizens.
 
Alcoa Power Generating Inc. scored a victory in federal court May 6 when U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle ruled that the state of North Carolina failed to prove that a 45-mile segment of the Yadkin River where Alcoa operates four hydroelectric dams was navigable for commerce in 1789.
Alcoa Power Generating Inc. scored a victory in federal court May 6 when U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle ruled that the state of North Carolina failed to prove that a 45-mile segment of the Yadkin River where Alcoa operates four hydroelectric dams was navigable for commerce in 1789.
 
The office of Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released on Monday, June 08, 2015, a letter that he along with twenty two other State Senators signed pleading for assistance from the North Carolina Congressional Delegation with stabilizing Oregon Inlet.
The office of Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released on Monday, June 08, 2015, a letter that he along with twenty two other State Senators signed pleading for assistance from the North Carolina Congressional Delegation with stabilizing Oregon Inlet.
 
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