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Archived Results for August 2015

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Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that HAECO Americas' aircraft interiors unit HAECO Cabin Solutions will expand in Guilford County and plans to create 127 new jobs over the next five years...
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that HAECO Americas' aircraft interiors unit HAECO Cabin Solutions will expand in Guilford County and plans to create 127 new jobs over the next five years...
 
We are getting more than our fair share of business - and controversy - from Spain.
 
On July 28, 2015 at approximately 8:45 a.m, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a fire at an abandoned residence on Edwards Road in Chocowinity. Firefighters with Chocowinity and Blounts Creek Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the scene. Firefighters requested a Deputy...
On July 28, 2015 at approximately 8:45 a.m, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a fire at an abandoned residence on Edwards Road in Chocowinity. Firefighters with Chocowinity and Blounts Creek Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the scene. Firefighters requested a Deputy...
 
Governor Pat McCrory has signed the following bills into law.
 
There are approximately 90,000 state and local governments in the United States. Most of these entities provide a defined benefit pension plan for public employees as part of their overall compensation. State governments employ 5.3 million people and local governments employ 13.8 million, with...
There are approximately 90,000 state and local governments in the United States. Most of these entities provide a defined benefit pension plan for public employees as part of their overall compensation. State governments employ 5.3 million people and local governments employ 13.8 million, with...
 
Today, NCGOP Chairman Hasan Harnett released the following statement commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Today, NCGOP Chairman Hasan Harnett released the following statement commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
 
The resignation of state Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, announced Wednesday, could bring Medicaid reform, a goal of Senate legislative leaders, one step closer
The resignation of state Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, announced Wednesday, could bring Medicaid reform, a goal of Senate legislative leaders, one step closer
 
Washington City Council Meeting Agenda for July 13, 2015
 
Mr. Robin Houston Perkins, age 86, a resident of Washington, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mr. Robin Houston Perkins, age 86, a resident of Washington, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed S.B. 233 into law today. The law will provide for the automatic expunction of certain records of a person when the charge or charges against the person are dismissed as a result of identity theft or mistaken identity. Although similar legislation has been passed and...
Governor Pat McCrory signed S.B. 233 into law today. The law will provide for the automatic expunction of certain records of a person when the charge or charges against the person are dismissed as a result of identity theft or mistaken identity. Although similar legislation has been passed and...
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is continuing his efforts to oppose a potential tobacco carve out in the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
 
Senate Bill 374 (Modify For-Hire License Logbook Requirement) sponsored by Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) recently came back to the Senate from the House for concurrence.
Senate Bill 374 (Modify For-Hire License Logbook Requirement) sponsored by Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) recently came back to the Senate from the House for concurrence.
 
Senate leader Phil Berger announced Wednesday that the chamber's leadership had pulled two major policy provisions from its proposed budget to spur stalled negotiations on the state spending plan.
Senate leader Phil Berger announced Wednesday that the chamber's leadership had pulled two major policy provisions from its proposed budget to spur stalled negotiations on the state spending plan.
 
Governor Pat McCrory today announced the appointment of Nick Tennyson as the new Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
Governor Pat McCrory today announced the appointment of Nick Tennyson as the new Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
 
Clump and Gump were their last names. They were born right after the Second World War. The entire country had been in a struggle to fund both war and civilian living at the same time.
Clump and Gump were their last names. They were born right after the Second World War. The entire country had been in a struggle to fund both war and civilian living at the same time.
 
Last week I provided links to a succession of blog posts in which Kurt Lash and Damon Root debated the meaning of the 14th Amendment's Privileges or Immunities Clause. Some of the posts were a bit snarky, but yesterday the level of civility hit a new low when Prof. Lash suggested that, while...
Last week I provided links to a succession of blog posts in which Kurt Lash and Damon Root debated the meaning of the 14th Amendment's Privileges or Immunities Clause. Some of the posts were a bit snarky, but yesterday the level of civility hit a new low when Prof. Lash suggested that, while...
 
It's astounding. The Central Committee of the North Carolina GOP actually struggled with the idea of whether or not to hire someone as chief fundraiser who is IN BED with a whole lot of leftists and leftist groups.
It's astounding. The Central Committee of the North Carolina GOP actually struggled with the idea of whether or not to hire someone as chief fundraiser who is IN BED with a whole lot of leftists and leftist groups.
 
Vidant Health has been recognized as one of the nation's "Most Wired" health systems in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine
Vidant Health has been recognized as one of the nation's "Most Wired" health systems in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine
 
After nearly two months of debate over crowd control, safety issues, and noise downtown, on Aug. 4, the Raleigh City Council approved a three-month pilot program placing curfews and maximum capacity rules on sidewalk patios.
After nearly two months of debate over crowd control, safety issues, and noise downtown, on Aug. 4, the Raleigh City Council approved a three-month pilot program placing curfews and maximum capacity rules on sidewalk patios.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation Board of Directors will meet at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the Board Room of Building 10 on the BCCC campus.
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation Board of Directors will meet at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the Board Room of Building 10 on the BCCC campus.
 
A study just released in Nature Geoscience comes to the following conclusion, as stated in the article's abstract...
 
I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than sitting through a NCGOP Central Committee meeting.* (Wait. Did I just say that out loud?)
I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than sitting through a NCGOP Central Committee meeting.* (Wait. Did I just say that out loud?)
 
Hint: Never try to update Facebook from an IPad or IPhone.
Hint: Never try to update Facebook from an IPad or IPhone.
 
Mrs. Mary Alice Toler Beacham, age 80, a resident of Slatestone Drive in Washington, NC passed away on August 1, 2015.
Mrs. Mary Alice Toler Beacham, age 80, a resident of Slatestone Drive in Washington, NC passed away on August 1, 2015.
 
According to the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics, 15 percent of community college students who transfer lose nearly all of their credits in the process, costing them precious time and money. Another third lose a significant proportion of their credits...
According to the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics, 15 percent of community college students who transfer lose nearly all of their credits in the process, costing them precious time and money. Another third lose a significant proportion of their credits...
 
Several of North Carolina’s top veterinarians said today at a news conference at the Executive Mansion that preparation is the key to helping your pets weather the Dog Days of Summer.
Several of North Carolina’s top veterinarians said today at a news conference at the Executive Mansion that preparation is the key to helping your pets weather the Dog Days of Summer.
 
Faculty, curators and administrators are still discovering just how momentous East Carolina University's collection of literary work, letters and mementos from famous Southern writers could turn out to be.
Faculty, curators and administrators are still discovering just how momentous East Carolina University's collection of literary work, letters and mementos from famous Southern writers could turn out to be.
 
According to IBISWorld, a market research publisher, the food truck industry has grown by over 9 percent annually in the United States over each of the last five years.
According to IBISWorld, a market research publisher, the food truck industry has grown by over 9 percent annually in the United States over each of the last five years.
 
The Department of Health and Human Services reported today that the North Carolina Medicaid program ended the 2014-15 state fiscal year with $130.7 million cash on hand. This is the second consecutive year the Medicaid program has finished with cash on hand.
The Department of Health and Human Services reported today that the North Carolina Medicaid program ended the 2014-15 state fiscal year with $130.7 million cash on hand. This is the second consecutive year the Medicaid program has finished with cash on hand.
 
In North Carolina, the federal government owns 1.7 million acres, or 7.7 percent of the state. Federal land is found in nearly half of the state's counties, yet the majority of the federally owned land is concentrated in the western part of the state. Counties derive the majority of their...
In North Carolina, the federal government owns 1.7 million acres, or 7.7 percent of the state. Federal land is found in nearly half of the state's counties, yet the majority of the federally owned land is concentrated in the western part of the state. Counties derive the majority of their...
 
Dr. Andrew Weil, a board certified oncologist, joined the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center located at 600 Moye Blvd. on August 3.
Dr. Andrew Weil, a board certified oncologist, joined the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center located at 600 Moye Blvd. on August 3.
 
In 2011, Democrat Attorney General Roy Cooper led the charge against tort reform to limit frivolous lawsuits in North Carolina. Now that he's running for governor, liberal trial lawyers appear to be returning the favor.
In 2011, Democrat Attorney General Roy Cooper led the charge against tort reform to limit frivolous lawsuits in North Carolina. Now that he's running for governor, liberal trial lawyers appear to be returning the favor.
 
Just days into my new internship here at Civitas earlier this summer I was handed a cardboard box, filled to the brim with literally a thousand pages of emails, meeting minutes, agendas, general statues, handbooks, and user guides. That was my first clue that the State Bureau of Investigation...
Just days into my new internship here at Civitas earlier this summer I was handed a cardboard box, filled to the brim with literally a thousand pages of emails, meeting minutes, agendas, general statues, handbooks, and user guides. That was my first clue that the State Bureau of Investigation...
 
Beating the system is a great American pass time for both rich and poor.
Beating the system is a great American pass time for both rich and poor.
 
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