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Governor Pat McCrory signed H.B. 556, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, into law today. North Carolina joins 29 other states in allowing individuals and families dealing with disabilities the opportunity to save and provide the necessary care families need.
Governor Pat McCrory signed H.B. 556, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, into law today. North Carolina joins 29 other states in allowing individuals and families dealing with disabilities the opportunity to save and provide the necessary care families need.
 
John Cochrane (AKA "The Grumpy Economist") has posted a long meditation entitled "Rule of Law and the Regulatory State" in which he makes a very important...
John Cochrane (AKA "The Grumpy Economist") has posted a long meditation entitled "Rule of Law and the Regulatory State" in which he makes a very important...
 
An old man indulges himself in memories of a lost relative whose birthday rolls around again.
An old man indulges himself in memories of a lost relative whose birthday rolls around again.
 
"Bringing onshore wind production to North Carolina is part of my 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy."
"Bringing onshore wind production to North Carolina is part of my 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy."
 
It has the video of what the history and purpose of controlling nuclear weapons has been since the 1950's.
It has the video of what the history and purpose of controlling nuclear weapons has been since the 1950's.
 
The Civitas Institute has called on the State Board of Elections (SBOE) to investigate the campaign reporting practices of the North Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (NCCEBA) PAC.
The Civitas Institute has called on the State Board of Elections (SBOE) to investigate the campaign reporting practices of the North Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (NCCEBA) PAC.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III announced today that 97 of the state's 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2014.
Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III announced today that 97 of the state's 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2014.
 
If this makes me a namedropper, so be it. But Atlanta was a small city in the early 1970's and I knew where the action was.
If this makes me a namedropper, so be it. But Atlanta was a small city in the early 1970's and I knew where the action was.
 
State Rep. Chris Millis, R-Pender, warns North Carolina "may be on the way to [becoming] the next Superfund site" because it lacks a closure plan for hundreds of millions of tons of solar farm materials containing hazardous substances when the solar facilities wear out.
State Rep. Chris Millis, R-Pender, warns North Carolina "may be on the way to [becoming] the next Superfund site" because it lacks a closure plan for hundreds of millions of tons of solar farm materials containing hazardous substances when the solar facilities wear out.
 
Right after breakfast on the final day of Camp Needles in the Pines, the director led 75 young campers in a rousing rendition of the camp song, complete with hand motions and foot stomping.
Right after breakfast on the final day of Camp Needles in the Pines, the director led 75 young campers in a rousing rendition of the camp song, complete with hand motions and foot stomping.
 
On August 7, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of an industrial accident at a business on Frederick Road in Chocowinity, NC. Chocowinity Volunteer Fire Department and Chocowinity EMS and began life saving measures.
On August 7, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of an industrial accident at a business on Frederick Road in Chocowinity, NC. Chocowinity Volunteer Fire Department and Chocowinity EMS and began life saving measures.
 
Congressman Walter Jones is standing with Mark Meadows in his effort to oust John Boehner as Speaker of the House
 
If you ever thought that complaining about the tax system was a modern phenomenon, I can disabuse you of the notion in two sentences.
If you ever thought that complaining about the tax system was a modern phenomenon, I can disabuse you of the notion in two sentences.
 
Governor Pat McCrory today announced the appointment of Rick Brajer as the new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Governor Pat McCrory today announced the appointment of Rick Brajer as the new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
 
The Affordable Care Act's (ACA) health insurance exchanges are just one mechanism to expand coverage that primarily benefits low-income individual market policyholders and those with pre-existing conditions who cannot afford or access employer-sponsored health insurance.
The Affordable Care Act's (ACA) health insurance exchanges are just one mechanism to expand coverage that primarily benefits low-income individual market policyholders and those with pre-existing conditions who cannot afford or access employer-sponsored health insurance.
 
Higher education is often an ignored issue in presidential campaigns. The 2016 campaign, however, may be different.
Higher education is often an ignored issue in presidential campaigns. The 2016 campaign, however, may be different.
 
In an email to the North Carolina Republican Party's Central Committee earlier today, Todd Poole announced his resignation as the Party's executive director, effective August 31.
In an email to the North Carolina Republican Party's Central Committee earlier today, Todd Poole announced his resignation as the Party's executive director, effective August 31.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation and the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a 10-day trip to Italy that will include some of the country's most beautiful and historic sites.
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation and the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a 10-day trip to Italy that will include some of the country's most beautiful and historic sites.
 
Yesterday the political discussion shows of Sunday morning were consumed with THE FIRST DEBATE scheduled for Thursday this week.
Yesterday the political discussion shows of Sunday morning were consumed with THE FIRST DEBATE scheduled for Thursday this week.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that AR Textiles Ltd. will be locating a new manufacturing facility in Martin County and plans to create 38 new jobs over the next three years. The company plans to...
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that AR Textiles Ltd. will be locating a new manufacturing facility in Martin County and plans to create 38 new jobs over the next three years. The company plans to...
 
House leaders unveiled portions of a $2.85 billion bond package at a Monday press conference, arguing that borrowing the money now to pay for projects would take advantage of low interest rates and likely avert anticipated increases in construction costs over time
House leaders unveiled portions of a $2.85 billion bond package at a Monday press conference, arguing that borrowing the money now to pay for projects would take advantage of low interest rates and likely avert anticipated increases in construction costs over time
 
Barbara G. Harris, age 59, a former resident of Washington, N.C., died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Vidant Impatient Hospice of Greenville.
Barbara G. Harris, age 59, a former resident of Washington, N.C., died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Vidant Impatient Hospice of Greenville.
 
Dr. James G. Evans, age 67, a resident of Bath, N.C. died Saturday August 8, 2015 at his home after a long illness.
Dr. James G. Evans, age 67, a resident of Bath, N.C. died Saturday August 8, 2015 at his home after a long illness.
 
Ashley Joe Garris, better known as A.J. or Jay, fought and won a 7 1/2 year battle with cancer, and left this earth to be with Jesus in his heavenly home on Friday, August 7, 2015.
Ashley Joe Garris, better known as A.J. or Jay, fought and won a 7 1/2 year battle with cancer, and left this earth to be with Jesus in his heavenly home on Friday, August 7, 2015.
 
Here are just a few examples of automation and innovation which will make low skill jobs more scarce in the future.
Here are just a few examples of automation and innovation which will make low skill jobs more scarce in the future.
 
There have been some significant recent developments in two lawsuits involving the separation of powers, both of which were filed in Wake County Superior Court last November.
There have been some significant recent developments in two lawsuits involving the separation of powers, both of which were filed in Wake County Superior Court last November.
 
Beaufort County NOW (BCN) did not have its best month to date, but it did have it's third best month so far this year, which means it was our third best month since we began it September, 2009. We'll take it.
Beaufort County NOW (BCN) did not have its best month to date, but it did have it's third best month so far this year, which means it was our third best month since we began it September, 2009. We'll take it.
 
Professor Terrance Moore of Hillsdale College presents "How Common Core Destroys the Minds and Souls of our Children"
 
It is inefficient, unfair, unconstitutional, and unnecessary. That's the assessment of North Carolina's Map Act from Jon Guze, John Locke Foundation director of legal studies.
It is inefficient, unfair, unconstitutional, and unnecessary. That's the assessment of North Carolina's Map Act from Jon Guze, John Locke Foundation director of legal studies.
 
Nothing is more fun for an aging tinkerer than to have something break down in his house.
Nothing is more fun for an aging tinkerer than to have something break down in his house.
 
On December 3, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an alleged Sex Offense from the Beaufort County Department of Social Services.
On December 3, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an alleged Sex Offense from the Beaufort County Department of Social Services.
 
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.
 
An East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine clinic is now treating local patients experiencing oral emergencies.
An East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine clinic is now treating local patients experiencing oral emergencies.
 
Governor McCrory has announced that, as part of his "all-of-the-above" energy strategy (whatever that means), North Carolina will be getting its first industrial size wind-farm, part of a partnership between Amazon and a wind power company called Iberdrola. Of course, probably the most important...
Governor McCrory has announced that, as part of his "all-of-the-above" energy strategy (whatever that means), North Carolina will be getting its first industrial size wind-farm, part of a partnership between Amazon and a wind power company called Iberdrola. Of course, probably the most important...
 
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