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North Carolina consumers in less populated areas will receive quicker broadband service thanks, in part, to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Connect America Fund (CAF) and participation from four broadband service provider partners.
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 10:58 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The Supreme Court will have to clarify the implications of its Obergefell v. Hodges ruling with respect to the First Amendment
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 10:54 pm
By: Diane Rufino
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A Sunday morning thought without benefit of deep analysis by Bobby Tony
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 9:20 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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North Carolina taxpayers are about to get stuck with a big bill - if the General Assembly continues the state's "Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard" (REPS) and renewable energy tax credit policies.
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 7:09 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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The prime example of Tax Avoidance is Wal Mart. Their recent and best scheme yet is their new creation of Shell Corps in another Country which fosters Tax Hiding of Assets.
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 6:44 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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Despite initial concerns by the U.S. Navy that a massive wind farm near Elizabeth City will disrupt a sophisticated radar station located near the Virginia-North Carolina border, the $400 million project will proceed, and the Navy will have no recourse even if radar performance is disrupted.
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 3:30 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after one Marine died and several others were injured during a CH-53E helicopter accident at Camp Lejeune last night
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 3:09 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Jacob "Ryan" Schmitt, age 38, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday September 1, 2015 with his family at his side.
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 12:26 pm
By: Announcements
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The opening production of the College of The Albemarle Performing Arts Center 2015/16 season is the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz. The story that has captivated the imagination of children and adults alike for generations comes to life September 10 through 18 in Elizabeth City with a cast of...
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 5:09 am
By: Jeff Emmerich
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I have my fingerprints on file with the federal, state and local authorities mainly due to a disagreement with the draft board in 1967
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 2:19 am
By: Bobby Tony
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today the Walmart Foundation has donated $1 million to a public-private partnership designed to help newly separated veterans transition into civilian life in North Carolina. The Pew Research Center reports that during the past 10 years, 44 percent of veterans have...
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 8:41 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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With budget negotiations still underway and a third Continuing Resolution that extends funding for essential services until September 18th, it is vital to keep focus on the importance of what the House conferees are advocating for in Raleigh.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 3:59 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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They say "the road to Hell is paved with good intentions," but that doesn't really describe the whole mechanism. The reason that good intentions can cause so many problems is because they lead to actions with unintended consequences.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 3:46 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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Democrat Candidate for Governor Who Led Redistricting For Democrats Commits Massive Flip Flop on Redistricting
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 3:44 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Guess what! Another budget extension has been passed by the General Assembly. Which means North Carolina is still without a spending plan for the current fiscal year. North Carolina's fiscal year began July 1st, with the state continuing operations under a temporary spending plan.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 3:40 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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There will be more on the line than just state pride when the University of North Carolina Tar Heels take on the University of South Carolina Gamecocks at Bank of America Stadium Thursday night in Charlotte.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 3:23 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Mr. Herbert Ipock, 89, died Monday, August 31, 2015.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 1:32 pm
By: Announcements
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Ms. Patricia "Patsy" Ann McRoy, age 70, a resident of 394 Old New Bern Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, August 30, 2015 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 1:02 pm
By: Announcements
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The United States entered negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran in an undeniable position of strength. Sanctions on Iran were working as intended: causing the Iranian currency to crumble, wreaking havoc on Iran’s financial sector, and dramatically cutting Iran’s oil exports.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 12:38 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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On August 6, 2015 at approximately 11:57 AM the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a complaint of a possible Fraud at Southern Bank in Belhaven
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 10:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I once had a Toy Fox Terrier with the coloring of a Doberman. In his mind he was as big as a Doberman!
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 10:17 am
By: Gene Scarborough
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Federal prosecutor Denise Walker, who was forced into hiding for six weeks as a result of a drug dealer's threats to have her killed...
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 6:21 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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There are two sets of videos that are fully representative of today's Democrat Party making their appointed rounds, and, remarkably, at their core, well represents what it means to suffer from the condition known as Liberal
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 6:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The loneliest night of my life was beneath a picture of Stone Mountain.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 4:54 am
By: Bobby Tony
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At a recent event with Harry Reid in Las Vegas President Obama accused conservatives of being inconsistent in their support for free markets. Why? Apparently because they are "not for" solar power. Here's what he had to say to the gathering...
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 4:45 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Every day had something new in store for two Honors College students who spent their summer working with East Carolina University's leaders in robotic heart surgery.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 4:41 am
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Pat McCrory signed Senate Bill 665 into law today. The legislation requires insurance companies authorized to transact life insurance business in North Carolina to determine semi-annually if that insurer's records of in-force policies, annuities, and account owners cross-match with any...
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 4:24 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Remember the old tale about a drunken man crawling around under a lamppost? Dating at least as far back as 1924, the joke starts off with a police officer approaching the drunk to ask what he's looking for. In earlier versions of the joke, it's a dollar bill. In later versions, it's a set of car...
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 @ 3:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Hilton Carr Wilbur, age 100, a resident of Washington, N.C. passed away peacefully at his home on August 31, 2015.
Published: Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 @ 12:37 pm
By: Announcements
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Ms. Patricia "Patsy" Ann McRoy, age 70, a resident of Chocowinity, died Sunday, August 30, 2015 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Published: Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 @ 12:20 pm
By: Announcements
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Why do I have trouble commenting on a substantive article written by a woman?
Published: Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 @ 10:22 am
By: Bobby Tony
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The newly-elected chair and vice chair hosted a Town Hall event last night in Beaufort County to address voters' questions, concerns, and criticisms.
Published: Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 @ 3:58 am
By: Diane Rufino
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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to call attention to a major cause of accidental death in the United States. Each day, at least two people in North Carolina die from unintentional opiate overdose with more than 800 opiate overdose-related deaths reported in 2014.
Published: Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 @ 12:20 am
By: McCrory Communications
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