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The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, after considerable debate, voted to provide $8.7 million for the State Bureau of Investigation to buy an airplane
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, after considerable debate, voted to provide $8.7 million for the State Bureau of Investigation to buy an airplane
 
After Braeburn Pharmaceutical announced the company will continue with its plans to build a $20 million facility in Durham County, McCrory Campaign Manager Russell Peck released the following statement...
After Braeburn Pharmaceutical announced the company will continue with its plans to build a $20 million facility in Durham County, McCrory Campaign Manager Russell Peck released the following statement...
 
Since the federal government feeds students in K-12 schools via the National School Lunch Program, it should similarly feed college students who are "food insecure,"
Since the federal government feeds students in K-12 schools via the National School Lunch Program, it should similarly feed college students who are "food insecure,"
 
As professional activists prepare for another Moral Monday protest at the General Assembly, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today called on Roy Cooper to denounce Moral Mondays and the tactics used by their activists to push for their pro-union agenda.
As professional activists prepare for another Moral Monday protest at the General Assembly, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today called on Roy Cooper to denounce Moral Mondays and the tactics used by their activists to push for their pro-union agenda.
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined state and local leaders, transportation officials and members of the Wilmington community to unveil the newly finished Third Street Bridge, which opened to traffic in downtown Wilmington today. On his visit, Governor McCrory called to invest more than $120 million of...
Governor Pat McCrory joined state and local leaders, transportation officials and members of the Wilmington community to unveil the newly finished Third Street Bridge, which opened to traffic in downtown Wilmington today. On his visit, Governor McCrory called to invest more than $120 million of...
 
Question: Why can't transgender folks use a standard bathroom? Answer: Lawyers and psychologists want to make $200 hour redefining gender.
Question: Why can't transgender folks use a standard bathroom? Answer: Lawyers and psychologists want to make $200 hour redefining gender.
 
If we want North Carolina to grow and develop robustly, we have to raise taxes and use the money to "invest" in education, Medicaid, infrastructure, and other public services
If we want North Carolina to grow and develop robustly, we have to raise taxes and use the money to "invest" in education, Medicaid, infrastructure, and other public services
 
For a while, I had thought some monkey business was going on.
 
State Rep. Chris Millis, R-Pender, believes voters were misled into believing the $2 billion Connect NC bond referendum passed in March mainly will finance roads and bridges, and has introduced legislation to strip $490 million of bond funding from state universities and reallocate it for roads
State Rep. Chris Millis, R-Pender, believes voters were misled into believing the $2 billion Connect NC bond referendum passed in March mainly will finance roads and bridges, and has introduced legislation to strip $490 million of bond funding from state universities and reallocate it for roads
 
Another thorny issue solved by me. You are very welcome.
 
An East Carolina alumnus and faculty member helped choose this year's Caldecott Award winner for children's literature.
An East Carolina alumnus and faculty member helped choose this year's Caldecott Award winner for children's literature.
 
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division and Investigators with the Drug Unit executed a search warrant on Rhonda Jones' residence located at 322 Main Street in Edward for stolen items and drugs
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division and Investigators with the Drug Unit executed a search warrant on Rhonda Jones' residence located at 322 Main Street in Edward for stolen items and drugs
 
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 North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement following the announcement of Itzhak Perlman's decision to cancel his North Carolina performance...
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement following the announcement of Itzhak Perlman's decision to cancel his North Carolina performance...
 
Today, the Burr for Senate campaign announced a new digital ad buy after Deborah Ross continues to remain silent on her fight against establishing a sex offender registry in North Carolina when she was the chief lobbyist for the ACLU
Today, the Burr for Senate campaign announced a new digital ad buy after Deborah Ross continues to remain silent on her fight against establishing a sex offender registry in North Carolina when she was the chief lobbyist for the ACLU
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs General Cornell Wilson today welcomed James Prosser, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), as the Assistant Secretary for Veterans Affairs
Governor Pat McCrory and Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs General Cornell Wilson today welcomed James Prosser, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), as the Assistant Secretary for Veterans Affairs
 
The aim of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and its preventive factors and benefits for mind and body
The aim of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and its preventive factors and benefits for mind and body
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) sent a letter to Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald asking for the resignation of J. Thomas Burch, the Deputy Director in the Office of the General Counsel at the VA, who runs an allegedly fraudulent charity called the National Vietnam Veterans
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) sent a letter to Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald asking for the resignation of J. Thomas Burch, the Deputy Director in the Office of the General Counsel at the VA, who runs an allegedly fraudulent charity called the National Vietnam Veterans
 
For many years American colleges and universities have been obsessed with diversity. Institutions now have one or more diversity offices and students frequently have to take at least one diversity-themed course to graduate.
For many years American colleges and universities have been obsessed with diversity. Institutions now have one or more diversity offices and students frequently have to take at least one diversity-themed course to graduate.
 
One of the architects of North Carolina's recent tax reforms wants to lower the maximum rate of personal income tax allowed by the state constitution
One of the architects of North Carolina's recent tax reforms wants to lower the maximum rate of personal income tax allowed by the state constitution
 
The National Defense Authorization Act for 2017 (NDAA) includes a plan to overhaul and improve TRICARE for active duty servicemembers, reservists, and their family members, which incorporates several major provisions proposed by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC).
The National Defense Authorization Act for 2017 (NDAA) includes a plan to overhaul and improve TRICARE for active duty servicemembers, reservists, and their family members, which incorporates several major provisions proposed by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC).
 
Twenty-nine of the students who graduated from Beaufort County Community College's Associate Degree in Nursing technology program on May 11, 2016 were also part of the Beaufort County Association of Nursing Students.
Twenty-nine of the students who graduated from Beaufort County Community College's Associate Degree in Nursing technology program on May 11, 2016 were also part of the Beaufort County Association of Nursing Students.
 
As seen through the eyes of an unbiased MSNBC show, the election is a all about who you don't like.
As seen through the eyes of an unbiased MSNBC show, the election is a all about who you don't like.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to enjoy the warmer weather during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to enjoy the warmer weather during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence
 
State lawmakers in Raleigh are about to release their budget plans for the 2016-17 fiscal year
State lawmakers in Raleigh are about to release their budget plans for the 2016-17 fiscal year
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was passed by the Senate Armed Services Committee last night, includes his amendment to close the two-year time limit loophole for military spouses
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was passed by the Senate Armed Services Committee last night, includes his amendment to close the two-year time limit loophole for military spouses
 
The crisis of student debt has made headlines this year as students start their careers with an ever-increasing amount of student loans they will have to repay
The crisis of student debt has made headlines this year as students start their careers with an ever-increasing amount of student loans they will have to repay
 
As North Carolinians begin making summer plans, Governor Pat McCrory has declared May 15-21 as Hurricane Preparedness Week to remind residents to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through November
As North Carolinians begin making summer plans, Governor Pat McCrory has declared May 15-21 as Hurricane Preparedness Week to remind residents to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through November
 
If the General Assembly approves State Treasurer Janet Cowell's request for more flexibility in how it invests the state's pension plan, North Carolina's investment in real estate could be among the largest in the nation.
If the General Assembly approves State Treasurer Janet Cowell's request for more flexibility in how it invests the state's pension plan, North Carolina's investment in real estate could be among the largest in the nation.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that he secured an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requiring the Department of Defense to enter memoranda of agreements with local or regional higher education institutions that offer degrees in allopathic or osteopathic...
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that he secured an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requiring the Department of Defense to enter memoranda of agreements with local or regional higher education institutions that offer degrees in allopathic or osteopathic...
 
On Saturday in Greensboro at the North Carolina Republican Party convention, State Representative Mark Brody was elected by delegates to the North Carolina Republican Party as the Republican National Committeeman for the state
On Saturday in Greensboro at the North Carolina Republican Party convention, State Representative Mark Brody was elected by delegates to the North Carolina Republican Party as the Republican National Committeeman for the state
 
Preston Alexander Cutler, age 85, a resident of Washington, NC, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at his home
Preston Alexander Cutler, age 85, a resident of Washington, NC, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at his home
 
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel David Cortman regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to send the consolidated abortion-pill mandate cases
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel David Cortman regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to send the consolidated abortion-pill mandate cases
 
New rankings of average teacher pay across all 50 states and the District of Columbia show that North Carolina teacher pay is increasing faster than any other state in the country
New rankings of average teacher pay across all 50 states and the District of Columbia show that North Carolina teacher pay is increasing faster than any other state in the country
 
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