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The city of Asheville and customers living outside the city who rely on Asheville for their drinking water long have had a contentious relationship. The issue was again before the state's second highest court in October, this time over whether a law passed in 2013 taking control of the water...
The city of Asheville and customers living outside the city who rely on Asheville for their drinking water long have had a contentious relationship. The issue was again before the state's second highest court in October, this time over whether a law passed in 2013 taking control of the water...
 
The Democrats' victory, and Republican Ryan's defeat, was garishly displayed when his omnibus got more Democratic votes in the House and in the Senate than it got Republican votes.
The Democrats' victory, and Republican Ryan's defeat, was garishly displayed when his omnibus got more Democratic votes in the House and in the Senate than it got Republican votes.
 
North Carolina is one of only a handful of states that enjoy the highest credit ratings from all the major bond-rating agencies.
North Carolina is one of only a handful of states that enjoy the highest credit ratings from all the major bond-rating agencies.
 
During the "Budget Battle of 1995-1996," which caused a shutdown of much of the federal government for 27 days, I was a freelance reporter for New Jersey's second biggest newspaper.
During the "Budget Battle of 1995-1996," which caused a shutdown of much of the federal government for 27 days, I was a freelance reporter for New Jersey's second biggest newspaper.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today to crack down on employee misclassification practices in North Carolina.
Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today to crack down on employee misclassification practices in North Carolina.
 
In Part 1, we looked at Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) enrollment as an indicator of the growing gap between the educational options now available at the traditional public schools and the options parents actually want for their children
In Part 1, we looked at Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) enrollment as an indicator of the growing gap between the educational options now available at the traditional public schools and the options parents actually want for their children
 
A sore toe brought Roanoke Rapids resident Macon Reavis to his doctor's office in 1996 - the year he was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic.
A sore toe brought Roanoke Rapids resident Macon Reavis to his doctor's office in 1996 - the year he was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic.
 
Entrepreneurship programs are spreading rapidly across America and are attracting a growing number of students. But one question keeps coming up: Is it really possible to teach entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship programs are spreading rapidly across America and are attracting a growing number of students. But one question keeps coming up: Is it really possible to teach entrepreneurship?
 
Beaufort County Community College will offer a Nurse Aide 2 Evening Course next spring at the Washington County Center in Roper, N.C. The course will be held on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6-10 p.m. and two Saturdays per month from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning on Jan. 25, 2016 and running
Beaufort County Community College will offer a Nurse Aide 2 Evening Course next spring at the Washington County Center in Roper, N.C. The course will be held on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6-10 p.m. and two Saturdays per month from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning on Jan. 25, 2016 and running
 
Recent historic tax reforms have helped North Carolina jump from No. 44 to No. 15 in the Tax Foundation's annual ranking of state business climates
Recent historic tax reforms have helped North Carolina jump from No. 44 to No. 15 in the Tax Foundation's annual ranking of state business climates
 
On Wednesday, November 25th around 5:40 p.m. Washington Police, Fire, and EMS responded to domestic incident at 1043 Pennsylvania Avenue resulting in one victim being shot.
On Wednesday, November 25th around 5:40 p.m. Washington Police, Fire, and EMS responded to domestic incident at 1043 Pennsylvania Avenue resulting in one victim being shot.
 
Walk into the Pitt County Care Clinic on any given Sunday afternoon and you will see a group of enthusiastic yet nervous medical students huddled together, chatting to ease their nerves. Each of them is ready to experience their first dose of patient interaction.
Walk into the Pitt County Care Clinic on any given Sunday afternoon and you will see a group of enthusiastic yet nervous medical students huddled together, chatting to ease their nerves. Each of them is ready to experience their first dose of patient interaction.
 
North Carolinians now have a lot of neighbors, 10 million in fact, according to figures released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
North Carolinians now have a lot of neighbors, 10 million in fact, according to figures released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
 
Building on transformational reforms begun in 2011, North Carolina's elected leaders continued changes in 2015 to curtail spending, instill fiscal responsibility, rein in regulations, improve education, make government open and accountable, and create the best possible conditions for economic growth
Building on transformational reforms begun in 2011, North Carolina's elected leaders continued changes in 2015 to curtail spending, instill fiscal responsibility, rein in regulations, improve education, make government open and accountable, and create the best possible conditions for economic growth
 
The Automatic External Defibrilators (AEDs) donated by Vidant Health have now been deployed throughout campus. The AEDs will improve our ability to provide assistance in medical emergencies.
The Automatic External Defibrilators (AEDs) donated by Vidant Health have now been deployed throughout campus. The AEDs will improve our ability to provide assistance in medical emergencies.
 
After decades of delays and court challenges, 2015 was the year that Governor Pat McCrory announced North Carolina will move forward with the Bonner Bridge Replacement Project with construction beginning in spring of 2016.
After decades of delays and court challenges, 2015 was the year that Governor Pat McCrory announced North Carolina will move forward with the Bonner Bridge Replacement Project with construction beginning in spring of 2016.
 
Obamacare's third annual enrollment period for health insurance is officially underway
Obamacare's third annual enrollment period for health insurance is officially underway
 
There is a great amount of rhetoric floating around over the Syrian Refugees due to the terrorist attacks in Paris last week.
There is a great amount of rhetoric floating around over the Syrian Refugees due to the terrorist attacks in Paris last week.
 
A key Senate Republican is looking into whether Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discussed classified information during Tuesday night's Republican presidential debate.
A key Senate Republican is looking into whether Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discussed classified information during Tuesday night's Republican presidential debate.
 
East Carolina University's Laupus Library marked a decade of honoring research and scholarship from across the Division of Health Sciences' colleges and schools at a Nov. 10 event.
East Carolina University's Laupus Library marked a decade of honoring research and scholarship from across the Division of Health Sciences' colleges and schools at a Nov. 10 event.
 
Governor Pat McCrory's efforts to make North Carolina the most military and veteran-friendly state in the nation is paying dividends.
Governor Pat McCrory's efforts to make North Carolina the most military and veteran-friendly state in the nation is paying dividends.
 
This year, the Los Angeles Unified School District implemented a new "restorative justice" discipline policy that, according to an article published in the Los Angeles Times, "seeks to resolve conflicts through talking circles and other methods to build trust."
This year, the Los Angeles Unified School District implemented a new "restorative justice" discipline policy that, according to an article published in the Los Angeles Times, "seeks to resolve conflicts through talking circles and other methods to build trust."
 
Medical providers will tell you that about 75 percent of health care can be provided in a primary care setting. Yet rising health insurance premiums and narrower networks are making it a burden for patients to access basic health care.
Medical providers will tell you that about 75 percent of health care can be provided in a primary care setting. Yet rising health insurance premiums and narrower networks are making it a burden for patients to access basic health care.
 
A barrage of articles in the popular press points out the escalating cost of higher education, rising student debt levels, and the financial struggles many colleges and universities face
A barrage of articles in the popular press points out the escalating cost of higher education, rising student debt levels, and the financial struggles many colleges and universities face
 
Governor Pat McCrory encourages North Carolinians to ring in the New Year by visiting one of our treasured state parks to participate in a First Day Hike.
Governor Pat McCrory encourages North Carolinians to ring in the New Year by visiting one of our treasured state parks to participate in a First Day Hike.
 
Wearing matching uniforms, they maneuver with precision across the football field. With each player hitting their mark in a memorized formation, they move as one.
Wearing matching uniforms, they maneuver with precision across the football field. With each player hitting their mark in a memorized formation, they move as one.
 
Josh Howard, the chairman of the State Board of Elections, has announced that he will step down effective Jan. 1, 2016. He made the announcement Tuesday during a board meeting.
Josh Howard, the chairman of the State Board of Elections, has announced that he will step down effective Jan. 1, 2016. He made the announcement Tuesday during a board meeting.
 
It's $1.1 trillion dollars. It's 2009 pages. It was written by FOUR lawmakers and a bunch of lobbyists.
 
A growing program at East Carolina University is giving faculty and staff a way to support student veterans and military service members on campus.
A growing program at East Carolina University is giving faculty and staff a way to support student veterans and military service members on campus.
 
History tells us that we are overdue for an economic recession.
 
Some University of North Carolina system faculty members are outraged. They have been given only one across-the-board raise since 2011
Some University of North Carolina system faculty members are outraged. They have been given only one across-the-board raise since 2011
 
Here tonight, December 7, 2015, at the general meeting of the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners, former chairman of the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners, Jerry Langley, was elected to serve as the Chairman this night, and will serve until the next December general meeting.
Here tonight, December 7, 2015, at the general meeting of the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners, former chairman of the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners, Jerry Langley, was elected to serve as the Chairman this night, and will serve until the next December general meeting.
 
Americans have been quite creative about finding novel ways to use -- and abuse -- the new communications media that have become available in recent years.
Americans have been quite creative about finding novel ways to use -- and abuse -- the new communications media that have become available in recent years.
 
Since the days of Nebbia and West Coast Hotel, challenges to economic regulation have almost universally failed. Particularly in the realm of alcohol, where the State historically plays a role in regulating the distribution and consumption of an intoxicating product, it would be difficult to...
Since the days of Nebbia and West Coast Hotel, challenges to economic regulation have almost universally failed. Particularly in the realm of alcohol, where the State historically plays a role in regulating the distribution and consumption of an intoxicating product, it would be difficult to...
 
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