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Higher education has already become an important issue in the 2016 Democratic Party presidential primary race. It should receive considerable attention in the first primary date, scheduled for October 13 on CNN.
Higher education has already become an important issue in the 2016 Democratic Party presidential primary race. It should receive considerable attention in the first primary date, scheduled for October 13 on CNN.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he is co-sponsoring the Ensuring Useful Research Expenditures is Key for Alzheimer's (EUREKA) Act, which creates prized-based incentives to encourage more public-private collaboration
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he is co-sponsoring the Ensuring Useful Research Expenditures is Key for Alzheimer's (EUREKA) Act, which creates prized-based incentives to encourage more public-private collaboration
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today held a press conference in front of the attorney general's office and launched a petition asking North Carolinians across the state to urge Attorney General Roy Cooper to support ending sanctuary cities in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today held a press conference in front of the attorney general's office and launched a petition asking North Carolinians across the state to urge Attorney General Roy Cooper to support ending sanctuary cities in North Carolina.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after two professors, Paul Modrich of Duke University and Aziz Sancar of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, shared the Nobel Prize in chemistry.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after two professors, Paul Modrich of Duke University and Aziz Sancar of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, shared the Nobel Prize in chemistry.
 
Last week, the NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the state's annual teacher turnover report. The overall turnover rate for the 2014-2015 school year climbed to 14.84 percent, a 0.7 percent increase from a year prior. The release of the report generated extensive media coverage, a...
Last week, the NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the state's annual teacher turnover report. The overall turnover rate for the 2014-2015 school year climbed to 14.84 percent, a 0.7 percent increase from a year prior. The release of the report generated extensive media coverage, a...
 
Brenda Cox Lewis, 68, of Aurora passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center, Wilson.
Brenda Cox Lewis, 68, of Aurora passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center, Wilson.
 
Roland N. Cox, age 72, a resident of Washington, NC died Thursday October 8, 2015 at Rivertrace Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Roland N. Cox, age 72, a resident of Washington, NC died Thursday October 8, 2015 at Rivertrace Nursing and Rehabilitation.
 
Mr. Johnny Cornelius Howard, Sr. age 64, a resident of Pinetown, NC died Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mr. Johnny Cornelius Howard, Sr. age 64, a resident of Pinetown, NC died Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
The average annual income in North Carolina is just over $40,000. But in September, senior-level bureaucrats in the University of North Carolina system's General Administration — who take home six-figure salaries — said they needed raises, and they got them. The system's Board of...
The average annual income in North Carolina is just over $40,000. But in September, senior-level bureaucrats in the University of North Carolina system's General Administration — who take home six-figure salaries — said they needed raises, and they got them. The system's Board of...
 
We hear a lot of lip service from Republicans in Raleigh about the beauty of the free market.
We hear a lot of lip service from Republicans in Raleigh about the beauty of the free market.
 
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.
 
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) issued a joint statement congratulating Dr. Paul Modrich, a professor at the Duke University School of Medicine, and Dr. Aziz Sancar, a professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) issued a joint statement congratulating Dr. Paul Modrich, a professor at the Duke University School of Medicine, and Dr. Aziz Sancar, a professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine
 
Ten years ago, the University of North Carolina began raising minimum admission requirements for all schools in the system. Those changes worked, helping to raise retention and graduation rates since their implementation. Thirty-five percent of 2005 freshmen graduated four years later. By 2010...
Ten years ago, the University of North Carolina began raising minimum admission requirements for all schools in the system. Those changes worked, helping to raise retention and graduation rates since their implementation. Thirty-five percent of 2005 freshmen graduated four years later. By 2010...
 
Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane cruised to a third term in Tuesday's municipal elections, and Charlotte Democrats voted to end the brief tenure of appointed Mayor Dan Clodfelter in favor of former four-term Mecklenburg County commissioner Jennifer Roberts.
Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane cruised to a third term in Tuesday's municipal elections, and Charlotte Democrats voted to end the brief tenure of appointed Mayor Dan Clodfelter in favor of former four-term Mecklenburg County commissioner Jennifer Roberts.
 
Attend this seminar to find out if your small business can make money through government contracting. This seminar will demystify government procurement so you can make an informed decision on whether to enter this important market. This training is an introduction to doing business with the...
Attend this seminar to find out if your small business can make money through government contracting. This seminar will demystify government procurement so you can make an informed decision on whether to enter this important market. This training is an introduction to doing business with the...
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
 
Today, the United States Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 with bipartisan support.
 
Ten students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as BCCC's Best in a ceremony on the college campus on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The students were recognized for the character trait "Committed" and were nominated by members of the faculty and staff.
Ten students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as BCCC's Best in a ceremony on the college campus on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The students were recognized for the character trait "Committed" and were nominated by members of the faculty and staff.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory's office on Tuesday announced plans to put two state properties on the market. One is in the state capital and the other in McCrory's home city of Charlotte.
Gov. Pat McCrory's office on Tuesday announced plans to put two state properties on the market. One is in the state capital and the other in McCrory's home city of Charlotte.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones is calling on members running in the coming leadership elections to withdraw from the elections if they are guilty of misdeeds that, if made public, would be embarrassing to the Republican Conference and the House of Representatives
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones is calling on members running in the coming leadership elections to withdraw from the elections if they are guilty of misdeeds that, if made public, would be embarrassing to the Republican Conference and the House of Representatives
 
In the spirit of "We, the people", dozens of TEA Party groups across the state of North Carolina invite the public (valid NC citizens, only - photo ID required) to participate in an historic event Saturday October 17th
In the spirit of "We, the people", dozens of TEA Party groups across the state of North Carolina invite the public (valid NC citizens, only - photo ID required) to participate in an historic event Saturday October 17th
 
I cannot say much here except it is almost impossible to sit here at the keyboard and type this without getting up and Shout. I seem to be stuck in the fifties again.
I cannot say much here except it is almost impossible to sit here at the keyboard and type this without getting up and Shout. I seem to be stuck in the fifties again.
 
Much happened in the final hours of the General Assembly session, some good, some bad, and altogether too much in general for those interested in good government to rest easy. The process used had a worrisome lack of openness and transparency.
Much happened in the final hours of the General Assembly session, some good, some bad, and altogether too much in general for those interested in good government to rest easy. The process used had a worrisome lack of openness and transparency.
 
Mrs. Delzora Allen Freeman of 646 Edward Street, Belhaven, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mrs. Delzora Allen Freeman of 646 Edward Street, Belhaven, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Mrs. Verna Margarette Phelps Latham, age 95, a resident of Washington, died Monday, October 5, 2015 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Verna Margarette Phelps Latham, age 95, a resident of Washington, died Monday, October 5, 2015 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Governor Pat McCrory toured Brunswick and Bladen Counties today to assess the damage caused by the recent heavy rainstorm.
Governor Pat McCrory toured Brunswick and Bladen Counties today to assess the damage caused by the recent heavy rainstorm.
 
English departments have lost their positions of importance on college campuses in recent years.
English departments have lost their positions of importance on college campuses in recent years.
 
The crisp air signals the end of the summer weather for most of us especially in the North East because we are starting to see the color of the leaves change to brilliant hues of red, yellow and orange.
The crisp air signals the end of the summer weather for most of us especially in the North East because we are starting to see the color of the leaves change to brilliant hues of red, yellow and orange.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced that North Carolina is one of three states to be awarded a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) grant to implement an innovative reintegration of juvenile offenders into the community.
Governor Pat McCrory announced that North Carolina is one of three states to be awarded a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) grant to implement an innovative reintegration of juvenile offenders into the community.
 
Here is some history about firefighting. Like many things forwarded and found on the internet, I have not been able to source this information but found it interesting. All my life I have heard the phrase "Fire Plug" and I must admit that my "Intellectual Curiosity" never reached the point of lookin
Here is some history about firefighting. Like many things forwarded and found on the internet, I have not been able to source this information but found it interesting. All my life I have heard the phrase "Fire Plug" and I must admit that my "Intellectual Curiosity" never reached the point of lookin
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement following North Carolina State Representative Brian Brown's announced resignation
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement following North Carolina State Representative Brian Brown's announced resignation
 
One of the many things I like about North Carolina is a provision in the NC General Statutes that forbids collective bargaining by public employees. Thanks to that law, North Carolina public employee unions are, politically, relatively weak. In states without such laws, on the other hand, public...
One of the many things I like about North Carolina is a provision in the NC General Statutes that forbids collective bargaining by public employees. Thanks to that law, North Carolina public employee unions are, politically, relatively weak. In states without such laws, on the other hand, public...
 
Access to higher education has emerged as a major campaign issue this year-a heartening development. But the proposals for free or debt-free college being touted by Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders fail to address some of the biggest problems in higher education access
Access to higher education has emerged as a major campaign issue this year-a heartening development. But the proposals for free or debt-free college being touted by Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders fail to address some of the biggest problems in higher education access
 
Take a tour around Eastern North Carolina and visit the farms of Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market.
 
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