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Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced an expansion by Mayne Pharma at its Greenville site. The specialty pharmaceutical company develops and manufactures branded and generic...
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced an expansion by Mayne Pharma at its Greenville site. The specialty pharmaceutical company develops and manufactures branded and generic...
 
This week Carolina Journal reported on an important ruling against an occupational license in Texas. State leaders should take note.
This week Carolina Journal reported on an important ruling against an occupational license in Texas. State leaders should take note.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Albemarle Corporation will move its corporate headquarters to Charlotte
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Albemarle Corporation will move its corporate headquarters to Charlotte
 
The days of copper wire within the communications industry are coming to an end. Today, modern telephone, cable television and internet data are carried through fiber optics systems, and a new program at Beaufort County Community College is aimed at training technicians to install these high-tech sy
The days of copper wire within the communications industry are coming to an end. Today, modern telephone, cable television and internet data are carried through fiber optics systems, and a new program at Beaufort County Community College is aimed at training technicians to install these high-tech sy
 
As a very public advocate of parental choice in education for most of my adult life, I am used to having my intentions questioned.
As a very public advocate of parental choice in education for most of my adult life, I am used to having my intentions questioned.
 
The best way to electrocute yourself is to grab both the positive and negative ends of a highly charged transformer. The same may be true of some issues, but here I go.
The best way to electrocute yourself is to grab both the positive and negative ends of a highly charged transformer. The same may be true of some issues, but here I go.
 
Just when I think the NC Chamber can't sink any lower, they DO.
 
Mr. Hillary "Larry" Holden Bartley, born May 2, 1921, a resident of 725 US 264 Bypass, Belhaven, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Hillary "Larry" Holden Bartley, born May 2, 1921, a resident of 725 US 264 Bypass, Belhaven, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his home.
 
The N.C. Division of Non-Public Education is the state agency responsible for home and private school oversight and data collection. This week, the agency published annual private and home school statistics for the 2014-15 school year.
The N.C. Division of Non-Public Education is the state agency responsible for home and private school oversight and data collection. This week, the agency published annual private and home school statistics for the 2014-15 school year.
 
The Common Core Standards is a private and federal initiative to reform public education into one that spits out workers, not thinkers
The Common Core Standards is a private and federal initiative to reform public education into one that spits out workers, not thinkers
 
Critics questioned whether a recent state audit attributing a 9 percent savings in Medicaid costs to the nonprofit Community Care of North Carolina was a useful guide to policymakers weighing reforms in the government health insurance program covering 1.4 million poor, elderly, and disabled North Ca
Critics questioned whether a recent state audit attributing a 9 percent savings in Medicaid costs to the nonprofit Community Care of North Carolina was a useful guide to policymakers weighing reforms in the government health insurance program covering 1.4 million poor, elderly, and disabled North Ca
 
Based on the latest track data (see attached) we must get more serious about our preparation for a Hurricane to impact Beaufort County.
Based on the latest track data (see attached) we must get more serious about our preparation for a Hurricane to impact Beaufort County.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., will create approximately 700 jobs at a new bio-manufacturing facility in Johnston...
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., will create approximately 700 jobs at a new bio-manufacturing facility in Johnston...
 
It has been four years since Republicans took control of our legislature. They now control all three branches of state government.
It has been four years since Republicans took control of our legislature. They now control all three branches of state government.
 
When you think of community colleges, you tend to think of things like, Offshore-Re-education-Camp-Lesson-6oh, job training and continuing education.
When you think of community colleges, you tend to think of things like, Offshore-Re-education-Camp-Lesson-6oh, job training and continuing education.
 
In 2001, the voters in Mississippi decided the keep the stars and bars on their flag.
In 2001, the voters in Mississippi decided the keep the stars and bars on their flag.
 
State Rep. Rob Bryan plans to introduce legislation creating a pilot program transforming as many as five perpetually failing elementary schools into charter-like entities under a new Achievement School District with its own superintendent.
State Rep. Rob Bryan plans to introduce legislation creating a pilot program transforming as many as five perpetually failing elementary schools into charter-like entities under a new Achievement School District with its own superintendent.
 
In a campaign email last week, Attorney General Roy Cooper made it clear he wants to engage in a public debate about policy. But while the attorney general and Democrat candidate for governor made his support for Obamacare clear.
In a campaign email last week, Attorney General Roy Cooper made it clear he wants to engage in a public debate about policy. But while the attorney general and Democrat candidate for governor made his support for Obamacare clear.
 
I doubt if there will ever be a robot that can calculate the value of a human life.
 
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that TTI Floor Care N.A., the marketer and manufacturer of the iconic Hoover, Dirt Devil and Oreck brands, will create...
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that TTI Floor Care N.A., the marketer and manufacturer of the iconic Hoover, Dirt Devil and Oreck brands, will create...
 
In June, the US Supreme Court struck down a provision of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The Court held that, under the Fourth Amendment's prohibition of unreasonable searches and seizures, "The provision of the Los Angeles Municipal Code that requires hotel operators to make their registries...
In June, the US Supreme Court struck down a provision of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The Court held that, under the Fourth Amendment's prohibition of unreasonable searches and seizures, "The provision of the Los Angeles Municipal Code that requires hotel operators to make their registries...
 
As Vidant Health continues to assess the potential impacts of an incomplete state budget, including the uncertainty of Medicaid reform, its Board of Directors approved the fiscal year 2016 operational plan today.
As Vidant Health continues to assess the potential impacts of an incomplete state budget, including the uncertainty of Medicaid reform, its Board of Directors approved the fiscal year 2016 operational plan today.
 
If you do not think you are invested in the Stock Market, think again. If you have insurance, you are invested in the stock market.
If you do not think you are invested in the Stock Market, think again. If you have insurance, you are invested in the stock market.
 
Kudos to Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly for moving budget talks forward and reaching an agreement on the spending number for the 2015-16 budget year.
Kudos to Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly for moving budget talks forward and reaching an agreement on the spending number for the 2015-16 budget year.
 
I have always enjoyed film reviews ... well some of them. Obviously our readers do too.
 
Making progress on the establishment of two new schools, an enrollment of 30,000 students and the largest fundraising campaign in school history are among East Carolina University's priorities for this academic year, according to Chancellor Steve Ballard.
Making progress on the establishment of two new schools, an enrollment of 30,000 students and the largest fundraising campaign in school history are among East Carolina University's priorities for this academic year, according to Chancellor Steve Ballard.
 
Mr. Hillary Bartley, age 94, a resident of 725 U.S. Highway 264 Bypass, Belhaven, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Hillary Bartley, age 94, a resident of 725 U.S. Highway 264 Bypass, Belhaven, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his home.
 
Arthur "Art" Blair Reams, age 72, a resident of 121 Fairway Drive, Washington, NC, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, August 24, 2015.
Arthur "Art" Blair Reams, age 72, a resident of 121 Fairway Drive, Washington, NC, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, August 24, 2015.
 
Mr. Richard Allen Potter, age 59, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Richard Allen Potter, age 59, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home.
 
One of the most popular options for expanding educational opportunity is the Education Savings Account (ESA). Currently five states - Arizona, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Nevada - have passed ESA legislation, and at least 10 other states have bills in the works.
One of the most popular options for expanding educational opportunity is the Education Savings Account (ESA). Currently five states - Arizona, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Nevada - have passed ESA legislation, and at least 10 other states have bills in the works.
 
On August 19th 2015 at approximately 11:00 PM, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting at a residence on Magnolia School Road in Washington.
On August 19th 2015 at approximately 11:00 PM, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting at a residence on Magnolia School Road in Washington.
 
Listen to mainstream education advocates, and you'll come away thinking that not enough people are going to college. But if you listen to higher education reformers, particularly political conservatives, you'll hear that too many are going to college.
Listen to mainstream education advocates, and you'll come away thinking that not enough people are going to college. But if you listen to higher education reformers, particularly political conservatives, you'll hear that too many are going to college.
 
"Animal Colony" is an excellent book to help discredit socialism to young readers and to introduce them to proper notions of freedom.
"Animal Colony" is an excellent book to help discredit socialism to young readers and to introduce them to proper notions of freedom.
 
E. M. Forster's frightening short story "The Machine Stops" (1909) depicts a post-apocalyptic world in which all human activity has been subsumed by a global digital network similar to the Internet (except that Forster's version is controlled by a worldwide government bureaucracy)...
E. M. Forster's frightening short story "The Machine Stops" (1909) depicts a post-apocalyptic world in which all human activity has been subsumed by a global digital network similar to the Internet (except that Forster's version is controlled by a worldwide government bureaucracy)...
 
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