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Saying the current plan is antiquated, a legislative agency on Monday recommended that the state scrap its three-tiered system for awarding economic development grants.
Saying the current plan is antiquated, a legislative agency on Monday recommended that the state scrap its three-tiered system for awarding economic development grants.
 
The State Board of Elections today announced that it has hired veteran reporter and anchor Jackie Hyland as the agency's public information officer. Hyland spent more than two decades covering national and local news in New York, Dallas, and Raleigh, most recently at the CBS-affiliate WRAL.
The State Board of Elections today announced that it has hired veteran reporter and anchor Jackie Hyland as the agency's public information officer. Hyland spent more than two decades covering national and local news in New York, Dallas, and Raleigh, most recently at the CBS-affiliate WRAL.
 
She arrived as an unpaid intern at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, and now East Carolina University junior nursing student Aleigha Criego is having a hard time leaving.
She arrived as an unpaid intern at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, and now East Carolina University junior nursing student Aleigha Criego is having a hard time leaving.
 
The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013, along with the massacre of nine black churchgoers last summer in Charleston, South Carolina, created racial hysteria and gave rise to an anti-intellectual movement that has now extended to American campuses
The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013, along with the massacre of nine black churchgoers last summer in Charleston, South Carolina, created racial hysteria and gave rise to an anti-intellectual movement that has now extended to American campuses
 
On October 31, 2015 Bobby Tony submitted a unique comment about one of my Blog Postings.
On October 31, 2015 Bobby Tony submitted a unique comment about one of my Blog Postings.
 
Does our state's constitution mean what it says? That's the question asked by a recent lawsuit filed in Wake County Superior Court. At issue is the constitutionality of recent changes to how justices are elected to the North Carolina Supreme Court. The case will not only require our courts to...
Does our state's constitution mean what it says? That's the question asked by a recent lawsuit filed in Wake County Superior Court. At issue is the constitutionality of recent changes to how justices are elected to the North Carolina Supreme Court. The case will not only require our courts to...
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement in response to Roy Cooper's call for more gun control in North Carolina...
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement in response to Roy Cooper's call for more gun control in North Carolina...
 
Through a series of eight public forums, East Carolina University is seeking input from faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members in the search for a new chancellor.
Through a series of eight public forums, East Carolina University is seeking input from faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members in the search for a new chancellor.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has selected Jason Disbrow of Southport to fill a district court vacancy in the thirteenth judicial district (Brunswick, Columbus, and Bladen Counties). The vacancy was created by the resignation of District Court Judge Marion Warren, who was recently appointed Director of...
Governor Pat McCrory has selected Jason Disbrow of Southport to fill a district court vacancy in the thirteenth judicial district (Brunswick, Columbus, and Bladen Counties). The vacancy was created by the resignation of District Court Judge Marion Warren, who was recently appointed Director of...
 
I know, I know, we just finished Thanksgiving, but Christmas is right around the corner, and I always want things a bit neater around the house before I start decorating.
I know, I know, we just finished Thanksgiving, but Christmas is right around the corner, and I always want things a bit neater around the house before I start decorating.
 
Since 2005, the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement has been on American college campuses recruiting students to join a movement to isolate Israel.
Since 2005, the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement has been on American college campuses recruiting students to join a movement to isolate Israel.
 
Nashville-Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) Lead Counsel Elliot Engstrom will be a featured panelist at the Heartland Institute's Emerging Issues Forum on Dec. 9 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nashville-Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) Lead Counsel Elliot Engstrom will be a featured panelist at the Heartland Institute's Emerging Issues Forum on Dec. 9 in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
College Professor, Dr. Everett Piper, blasts student who felt offended at a college sermon. We need more college leaders like Everett.
 
Several dozen physicians from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2015 "Best Doctors in America" list.
Several dozen physicians from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2015 "Best Doctors in America" list.
 
Two of state government's most influential fiscal administrators overseeing budget and revenue operations are leaving their posts, and Thursday Gov. Pat McCrory called a news conference at the Executive Mansion to announce their successors.
Two of state government's most influential fiscal administrators overseeing budget and revenue operations are leaving their posts, and Thursday Gov. Pat McCrory called a news conference at the Executive Mansion to announce their successors.
 
At the White House, November 24th, Obama meets with France President Francois Hollande, a fellow Socialist to our Hussein, and little was accomplished, other than Obama pledged America's undying friendship and that he is so 'looking forward to jetting off to the 150 nation summit of Climate Change'.
At the White House, November 24th, Obama meets with France President Francois Hollande, a fellow Socialist to our Hussein, and little was accomplished, other than Obama pledged America's undying friendship and that he is so 'looking forward to jetting off to the 150 nation summit of Climate Change'.
 
BCCC Student Services, the BCCC Foundation, and the Student Government Association are teaming up to encourage students to register for classes early by raffling off money for books.
BCCC Student Services, the BCCC Foundation, and the Student Government Association are teaming up to encourage students to register for classes early by raffling off money for books.
 
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.
 
The Governor has announced additional customer service improvements for the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) for 2016. The office-based improvements are aimed at reducing wait times, particularly for obtaining new driver licenses and identification cards as well updating...
The Governor has announced additional customer service improvements for the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) for 2016. The office-based improvements are aimed at reducing wait times, particularly for obtaining new driver licenses and identification cards as well updating...
 
During the 1787-89 debates over ratifying the U.S. Constitution, for example, North Carolina's population was divided over the necessity of a new constitution and what became known as the Bill of Rights.
During the 1787-89 debates over ratifying the U.S. Constitution, for example, North Carolina's population was divided over the necessity of a new constitution and what became known as the Bill of Rights.
 
Today, NCGOP Chairman Hasan Harnett released the following statement on N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper's high-dollar New York City fundraiser with "America's Worst Governor," Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy.
Today, NCGOP Chairman Hasan Harnett released the following statement on N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper's high-dollar New York City fundraiser with "America's Worst Governor," Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy.
 
Two families from Mongolia will celebrate their first Thanksgiving this week, grateful their youngest members have each received a second chance for a healthy life.
Two families from Mongolia will celebrate their first Thanksgiving this week, grateful their youngest members have each received a second chance for a healthy life.
 
Today is World AIDS Day, which renews opportunities for health service agencies to work actively and collaboratively with partners to raise awareness about HIV and move closer to an AIDS-free generation.
Today is World AIDS Day, which renews opportunities for health service agencies to work actively and collaboratively with partners to raise awareness about HIV and move closer to an AIDS-free generation.
 
A novel justification for governments heavily subsidizing otherwise unsustainable, expensive, inefficient renewable energy is to argue that all energy sources get subsidies. The general assertion is true as far as that goes. Still, the argument is often used as a variant of...
A novel justification for governments heavily subsidizing otherwise unsustainable, expensive, inefficient renewable energy is to argue that all energy sources get subsidies. The general assertion is true as far as that goes. Still, the argument is often used as a variant of...
 
Over the last few weeks, the Raleigh News and Observer (along with its sister outlet, the Charlotte Observer) has been waging war on the opponents of Common Core and in particular on the Academic Standards Review Commission, the body tasked with reviewing the math and English standards and...
Over the last few weeks, the Raleigh News and Observer (along with its sister outlet, the Charlotte Observer) has been waging war on the opponents of Common Core and in particular on the Academic Standards Review Commission, the body tasked with reviewing the math and English standards and...
 
Governor Pat McCrory strongly urged President Barack Obama to reconsider his veto threat after the U.S House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill sponsored by North Carolina Representative Richard Hudson to halt the administration's plan to take in thousands of Syrian and...
Governor Pat McCrory strongly urged President Barack Obama to reconsider his veto threat after the U.S House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill sponsored by North Carolina Representative Richard Hudson to halt the administration's plan to take in thousands of Syrian and...
 
In 1972, at the University of Georgia, our college newspaper staff opposed the proposal to change the name of the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism to the Henry W. Grady School of Mass Communications
In 1972, at the University of Georgia, our college newspaper staff opposed the proposal to change the name of the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism to the Henry W. Grady School of Mass Communications
 
I offer these as a starting point for reflective thought, in hopes that you can discuss this with your circle of friends. We are into the real political season now (Really?) and for most of us the opportunity to vote will occur in March this year.
I offer these as a starting point for reflective thought, in hopes that you can discuss this with your circle of friends. We are into the real political season now (Really?) and for most of us the opportunity to vote will occur in March this year.
 
Linda Lilly-Strickland, 68, of 1177 State Camp Rd., Vanceboro, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Linda Lilly-Strickland, 68, of 1177 State Camp Rd., Vanceboro, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Mr. Adrien James Trumpler Sr., of 8715 Hwy 99 South, Belhaven, died December 26, 2015 at home.
Mr. Adrien James Trumpler Sr., of 8715 Hwy 99 South, Belhaven, died December 26, 2015 at home.
 
Mrs. Cassie Mae Francis Modlin, age 91, a resident of 150 Old Brick Road, Vanceboro, died Sunday January 3, 2016 at home.
Mrs. Cassie Mae Francis Modlin, age 91, a resident of 150 Old Brick Road, Vanceboro, died Sunday January 3, 2016 at home.
 
John Fennebresque's friends and coworkers call him "Czar." That appears to be a fitting nickname, for his imperious exercise of authority was his downfall as chairman of the University of North Carolina system's Board of Governors.
John Fennebresque's friends and coworkers call him "Czar." That appears to be a fitting nickname, for his imperious exercise of authority was his downfall as chairman of the University of North Carolina system's Board of Governors.
 
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Obama's press conference at the Pentagon
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Obama's press conference at the Pentagon
 
Progressive critics of North Carolina's historic 2013 tax reforms are quick to seize on topline unemployment rate figures in an attempt to discredit the rate cuts. But a closer look shows that in fact our state has enjoyed stellar job growth since taxes were cut.
Progressive critics of North Carolina's historic 2013 tax reforms are quick to seize on topline unemployment rate figures in an attempt to discredit the rate cuts. But a closer look shows that in fact our state has enjoyed stellar job growth since taxes were cut.
 
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