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East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine hosted an inaugural charity event March 18-19 designed to reach adults in the greatest need of oral health care
East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine hosted an inaugural charity event March 18-19 designed to reach adults in the greatest need of oral health care
 
Earlier this month, I traveled to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt as part of a congressional delegation to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the most volatile region on the planet.
Earlier this month, I traveled to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt as part of a congressional delegation to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the most volatile region on the planet.
 
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for H.R. 4676, the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act, which would make it illegal for pension poachers to take advantage of a legal loophole that allows them to avoid criminal charges.
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for H.R. 4676, the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act, which would make it illegal for pension poachers to take advantage of a legal loophole that allows them to avoid criminal charges.
 
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.
 
One day after the Human Rights Campaign criticized Governor Pat McCrory for his executive order extending the nondiscrimination policy for state employees to include sexual orientation and gender identity as a 'failure,' the Washington, D.C.-based organization praised Democrat Governor of...
One day after the Human Rights Campaign criticized Governor Pat McCrory for his executive order extending the nondiscrimination policy for state employees to include sexual orientation and gender identity as a 'failure,' the Washington, D.C.-based organization praised Democrat Governor of...
 
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted overwhelmingly in favor of Kevin and Avonte's Law, which was introduced last month by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Thom Tillis (R-NC).
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted overwhelmingly in favor of Kevin and Avonte's Law, which was introduced last month by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Thom Tillis (R-NC).
 
Anyone watching the higher education landscape these days can't help but note the proliferation of articles calling for free tuition. President Obama's January 2015 proposal to make the first two years of community college free spawned much of this discussion. While the proposal stalled, it did...
Anyone watching the higher education landscape these days can't help but note the proliferation of articles calling for free tuition. President Obama's January 2015 proposal to make the first two years of community college free spawned much of this discussion. While the proposal stalled, it did...
 
Governor Pat McCrory: I'm Going To Defend Our State
Governor Pat McCrory: I'm Going To Defend Our State
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) will hold its annual state convention May 6-8 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Below you will find event details and RSVP instructions.
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) will hold its annual state convention May 6-8 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Below you will find event details and RSVP instructions.
 
Opponents of House Bill 2, popularly known as the "bathroom bill," claim that the legislation has cost jobs in North Carolina, but it may have created at least one
Opponents of House Bill 2, popularly known as the "bathroom bill," claim that the legislation has cost jobs in North Carolina, but it may have created at least one
 
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Al Franken (D-MN) introduced a bipartisan bill to fix a federal oversight that's prevented thousands of American veterans-who, about 40 years ago, cleaned up nuclear testing sites in the Marshall Islands
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Al Franken (D-MN) introduced a bipartisan bill to fix a federal oversight that's prevented thousands of American veterans-who, about 40 years ago, cleaned up nuclear testing sites in the Marshall Islands
 
My family's obsession with signs, is it a genetic problem?
My family's obsession with signs, is it a genetic problem?
 
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.
 
I discovered what my mother knew all along. The peace of mind you seek is not your location, money, or station in life It is within your soul and has always been there waiting for you to discover it.
I discovered what my mother knew all along. The peace of mind you seek is not your location, money, or station in life It is within your soul and has always been there waiting for you to discover it.
 
Bringing up end-of-life issues with your family can be challenging. Making your wishes known in legal documents can be even tougher
Bringing up end-of-life issues with your family can be challenging. Making your wishes known in legal documents can be even tougher
 
The severe wind and rain ended Gullfest 2016 sooner than organizers would have liked, but vendors and participants tried to make the best of the circumstances. The Spring Scholarship Festival started at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, but intense winds prohibited vendors from setting up tents...
The severe wind and rain ended Gullfest 2016 sooner than organizers would have liked, but vendors and participants tried to make the best of the circumstances. The Spring Scholarship Festival started at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, but intense winds prohibited vendors from setting up tents...
 
Silly me. I once thought only one person in the Good Ole USofA was stupid enough to Text While Driving.
Silly me. I once thought only one person in the Good Ole USofA was stupid enough to Text While Driving.
 
This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) helped introduce the Protections Against Terrorist Transfer Act of 2016 (S. 2780) along with U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Steve Daines (R-MT), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Marco Rubio (R-FL) and James Inhofe (R-OK)
This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) helped introduce the Protections Against Terrorist Transfer Act of 2016 (S. 2780) along with U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Steve Daines (R-MT), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Marco Rubio (R-FL) and James Inhofe (R-OK)
 
Mr. Brian Cooke is a former instructor of Management and Entrepreneurship at East Carolina University. Brian received his BSBA, concentrating in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management as well as an MBA from East Carolina University. During his time at ECU, Brian worked as the Assoc...
Mr. Brian Cooke is a former instructor of Management and Entrepreneurship at East Carolina University. Brian received his BSBA, concentrating in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management as well as an MBA from East Carolina University. During his time at ECU, Brian worked as the Assoc...
 
Mr. Kenneth Dellinger, Sr., age 79, a resident of Roberson Road, Washington, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
Mr. Kenneth Dellinger, Sr., age 79, a resident of Roberson Road, Washington, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
 
Mr. Perry Lee Wright Jr., 55, resident of 18421 Hwy 33 E, Blounts Creek, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
Mr. Perry Lee Wright Jr., 55, resident of 18421 Hwy 33 E, Blounts Creek, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
 
Mrs. Margie Everett Burbage, age 89, a resident of 2885 Sidney Road, Belhaven, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Margie Everett Burbage, age 89, a resident of 2885 Sidney Road, Belhaven, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at her home.
 
Mrs. Doris Ann Everett Koonce, age 79, a resident of 924 Post Road, Bath, NC died Wednesday April 13, 2016 at her home following a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Mrs. Doris Ann Everett Koonce, age 79, a resident of 924 Post Road, Bath, NC died Wednesday April 13, 2016 at her home following a courageous battle with lung cancer.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory on Tuesday issued an executive order expanding equal employment and nondiscrimination rights of state employees to include sexual orientation and gender identification in an attempt to alleviate some of the fallout related to House Bill 2.
Gov. Pat McCrory on Tuesday issued an executive order expanding equal employment and nondiscrimination rights of state employees to include sexual orientation and gender identification in an attempt to alleviate some of the fallout related to House Bill 2.
 
Surrounded by families, children, first responders, advocates and care providers, Governor Pat McCrory unveiled his budget priorities to further promote a healthy North Carolina. The governor's budget proposal will expand services to strengthen families and support North Carolina's most...
Surrounded by families, children, first responders, advocates and care providers, Governor Pat McCrory unveiled his budget priorities to further promote a healthy North Carolina. The governor's budget proposal will expand services to strengthen families and support North Carolina's most...
 
Restoring cars is not an investment; it is a hobby. Chasing a dream car is not for the poor or faint of heart.
Restoring cars is not an investment; it is a hobby. Chasing a dream car is not for the poor or faint of heart.
 
As a TV talk show moderator my job is to ask questions. Lately, I've been fielding them, mostly about HB2.

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As a TV talk show moderator my job is to ask questions. Lately, I've been fielding them, mostly about HB2.
 
The Civitas Institute Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) has moved for summary judgment in Gaston County Superior Court on behalf of clients seeking access to public records within the custody of the City of Belmont, North Carolina
The Civitas Institute Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) has moved for summary judgment in Gaston County Superior Court on behalf of clients seeking access to public records within the custody of the City of Belmont, North Carolina
 
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones visited two wounded warriors from the Third District of North Carolina at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This visit marks the 24th time Congressman Jones has visited Walter Reed since 2003
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones visited two wounded warriors from the Third District of North Carolina at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This visit marks the 24th time Congressman Jones has visited Walter Reed since 2003
 
The John Birch Society looks at what political party loyalty has cost us. It looks at the hypocrisy of the GOP and its schemes to deprive the People of their candidate.
The John Birch Society looks at what political party loyalty has cost us. It looks at the hypocrisy of the GOP and its schemes to deprive the People of their candidate.
 
Today, The Pat McCrory Committee announced the launch a new web ad, "For Ruth," on the Governor's plan to raise average teacher pay in North Carolina to $50,000 plus benefits
Today, The Pat McCrory Committee announced the launch a new web ad, "For Ruth," on the Governor's plan to raise average teacher pay in North Carolina to $50,000 plus benefits
 
Roy Cooper refused to do his job and defend the state of North Carolina by saying it would conflict with his obligation to defend his office's non-discrimination policy
Roy Cooper refused to do his job and defend the state of North Carolina by saying it would conflict with his obligation to defend his office's non-discrimination policy
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced he has nominated Robert Schurmeier, Jr. as director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) during a ceremony today at the Executive Mansion
Governor Pat McCrory announced he has nominated Robert Schurmeier, Jr. as director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) during a ceremony today at the Executive Mansion
 
The American higher education establishment suffers from the same problem as ruling establishments everywhere-the inability to look objectively at itself
The American higher education establishment suffers from the same problem as ruling establishments everywhere-the inability to look objectively at itself
 
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