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Why do we let Iowa & New Hampshire push us around?
Why do we let Iowa & New Hampshire push us around?
 
Back in the days of The Revolutionary War, we had a militia called the Minute Men that always stood at the ready.
Back in the days of The Revolutionary War, we had a militia called the Minute Men that always stood at the ready.
 
Medical providers will tell you that about 75 percent of health care can be provided in a primary care setting
Medical providers will tell you that about 75 percent of health care can be provided in a primary care setting
 
Please join us for the Christmas season at our home. Imagine shaking a snow globe and seeing a home with a red front door and a smiling snowman standing beside it.
Please join us for the Christmas season at our home. Imagine shaking a snow globe and seeing a home with a red front door and a smiling snowman standing beside it.
 
This is the supposed to be the season of peace on earth, good will toward mankind, but one is hard pressed to find much evidence of these qualities.
This is the supposed to be the season of peace on earth, good will toward mankind, but one is hard pressed to find much evidence of these qualities.
 
In what is evolving into a war of words and political philosophies, Gov. Pat McCrory said he would pursue what Attorney General Roy Cooper would not - formal opposition to a Virginia transgender student's lawsuit that could force North Carolina to allow both sexes to use the same K-12 public...
In what is evolving into a war of words and political philosophies, Gov. Pat McCrory said he would pursue what Attorney General Roy Cooper would not - formal opposition to a Virginia transgender student's lawsuit that could force North Carolina to allow both sexes to use the same K-12 public...
 
Here's our list of who we think has been naughty and nice this year
Here's our list of who we think has been naughty and nice this year
 
Beaufort County Now has had an exemplary year, but November, 2015, after our best month ever, October, 2015, started with a whimper, but finished with a bang to top our best month ever for Unique IPs per day.
Beaufort County Now has had an exemplary year, but November, 2015, after our best month ever, October, 2015, started with a whimper, but finished with a bang to top our best month ever for Unique IPs per day.
 
Josh Howard is stepping down as chairman of the State Board of Elections, effective January 1, 2016. Howard announced his plans during a meeting Tuesday morning.
Josh Howard is stepping down as chairman of the State Board of Elections, effective January 1, 2016. Howard announced his plans during a meeting Tuesday morning.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina is among nine states to win approval of its Excellent Educators for All plan by the U.S. Department of Education.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina is among nine states to win approval of its Excellent Educators for All plan by the U.S. Department of Education.
 
It is epidemic, it is academic, and do we take it seriously? Another, more salient question that begs to be asked: How did this pathetic behavior evolve to such a level of incredible ineptitude in such a broad swath of humankind?
It is epidemic, it is academic, and do we take it seriously? Another, more salient question that begs to be asked: How did this pathetic behavior evolve to such a level of incredible ineptitude in such a broad swath of humankind?
 
Politicians have two main rhetorical tools as their disposal. When they want to build rapport with voters, they pull out a trusty anecdote
Politicians have two main rhetorical tools as their disposal. When they want to build rapport with voters, they pull out a trusty anecdote
 
Six people sat down on a Raleigh street - connected by PVC pipe (for some reason) a little while back to protest the actual enforcement of immigration laws by the state.
Six people sat down on a Raleigh street - connected by PVC pipe (for some reason) a little while back to protest the actual enforcement of immigration laws by the state.
 
Each year-end brings the usual look back on those that have passed during the year. Here is my incomplete list of Music Icons that have passed in last twelve months. The list was compiled extemporaneously during the year as the news was reported.
Each year-end brings the usual look back on those that have passed during the year. Here is my incomplete list of Music Icons that have passed in last twelve months. The list was compiled extemporaneously during the year as the news was reported.
 
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory will join South Carolina and sign on, in his capacity as governor, to an amicus brief in the case of G. G. v. Gloucester County School Board.
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory will join South Carolina and sign on, in his capacity as governor, to an amicus brief in the case of G. G. v. Gloucester County School Board.
 
With major military installations such as Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune, observers might expect North Carolina to have a larger-than-average share of military veterans living in the state.
With major military installations such as Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune, observers might expect North Carolina to have a larger-than-average share of military veterans living in the state.
 
Casting himself as an outsider who came to Raleigh to right a listing ship of state, Gov. Pat McCrory formally announced his re-election bid Wednesday with a heavy emphasis on job creation and income growth that are part of what he calls the Carolina Comeback
Casting himself as an outsider who came to Raleigh to right a listing ship of state, Gov. Pat McCrory formally announced his re-election bid Wednesday with a heavy emphasis on job creation and income growth that are part of what he calls the Carolina Comeback
 
The PotashCorp-Aurora BCCC Foundation Golf Tournament, held on Oct. 16 at the Washington Yacht and Country Club, was a remarkable fundraising success, netting more than $16,000 that will be used for the sole purpose of providing emergency grants for students in financial need.
The PotashCorp-Aurora BCCC Foundation Golf Tournament, held on Oct. 16 at the Washington Yacht and Country Club, was a remarkable fundraising success, netting more than $16,000 that will be used for the sole purpose of providing emergency grants for students in financial need.
 
Nearly 20 members of the General Assembly, including several powerful veteran lawmakers, will not be running for re-election in 2016, and that number could swell as the candidate filing period that opens today at noon moves forward
Nearly 20 members of the General Assembly, including several powerful veteran lawmakers, will not be running for re-election in 2016, and that number could swell as the candidate filing period that opens today at noon moves forward
 
One of Sydney Howard's favorite childhood memories is helping her grandmother, Rep.Julia Howard, campaign for political office.
One of Sydney Howard's favorite childhood memories is helping her grandmother, Rep.Julia Howard, campaign for political office.
 
On Friday, December 18th, the North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission (ASRC) tasked with providing recommendations to replace Common Core standards held their last meeting. All indications over the prior fourteen months of meetings pointed to substantial changes being recommended.
On Friday, December 18th, the North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission (ASRC) tasked with providing recommendations to replace Common Core standards held their last meeting. All indications over the prior fourteen months of meetings pointed to substantial changes being recommended.
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement on Action NC's illegal immigration protest...
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement on Action NC's illegal immigration protest...
 
In the last few years, the rights of students in North Carolina universities have received some significant new protections
In the last few years, the rights of students in North Carolina universities have received some significant new protections
 
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.
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined 26 other governors in a letter calling on President Barack Obama to cease the resettlement of additional Syrian refugees until the federal government thoroughly reviews the refugee background check process and address the security gaps acknowledged by FBI Director...
Governor Pat McCrory joined 26 other governors in a letter calling on President Barack Obama to cease the resettlement of additional Syrian refugees until the federal government thoroughly reviews the refugee background check process and address the security gaps acknowledged by FBI Director...
 
With support from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) and other partners, the North Carolina Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) will release the inaugural publication North Carolina's Guide to Diabetes Prevention and Management 2015-2020 on
With support from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) and other partners, the North Carolina Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) will release the inaugural publication North Carolina's Guide to Diabetes Prevention and Management 2015-2020 on
 
Commentators and academic analysts trying to make sense of North Carolina's fascinating and ever-changing politics have been arguing lately that the state is becoming increasingly urbanized - and that this trend portends significant shifts in voting behavior and electoral outcomes
Commentators and academic analysts trying to make sense of North Carolina's fascinating and ever-changing politics have been arguing lately that the state is becoming increasingly urbanized - and that this trend portends significant shifts in voting behavior and electoral outcomes
 
Bobby Tony is thankful for this country and the opportunity it gave to my grandparents.
Bobby Tony is thankful for this country and the opportunity it gave to my grandparents.
 
11th-hour appeal to U.S. Supreme Court planned... The N.C. Supreme Court on Friday reaffirmed its earlier ruling that congressional and legislative redistricting maps drawn by the Republican-controlled General Assembly in 2011 are constitutional, although the plaintiffs bringing the lawsuit plan...
11th-hour appeal to U.S. Supreme Court planned... The N.C. Supreme Court on Friday reaffirmed its earlier ruling that congressional and legislative redistricting maps drawn by the Republican-controlled General Assembly in 2011 are constitutional, although the plaintiffs bringing the lawsuit plan...
 
"Diversity" is the new slogan under which academics and their institutions march. But what is it? What does it mean? How will we know when we have achieved a sufficient amount?
"Diversity" is the new slogan under which academics and their institutions march. But what is it? What does it mean? How will we know when we have achieved a sufficient amount?
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for January, February, March, 2016
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement on Governor Pat McCrory's re-election campaign launch...
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement on Governor Pat McCrory's re-election campaign launch...
 
The North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission published their draft Report of Findings and Recommendations (PDF). The commission will vote on the report later today and deliver it to the NC State Board of Education for their consideration.
The North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission published their draft Report of Findings and Recommendations (PDF). The commission will vote on the report later today and deliver it to the NC State Board of Education for their consideration.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted a Christmas open house at the Executive Mansion today encouraging donations for animal shelters to benefit homeless pets.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted a Christmas open house at the Executive Mansion today encouraging donations for animal shelters to benefit homeless pets.
 
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