Governor Pat McCrory's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use provided a legislative committee with an update of its work to improve mental/behavioral health services in North Carolina.
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 8:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Congressman Jones (NC-3) urged U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to apply robust scrutiny to communist Chinese bids to take over American defense manufacturers.
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 8:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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"Vice President Biden was absolutely correct: there should be no hearings, there should be no confirmation. The most pragmatic conclusion to draw in 2016 is to hold the Supreme Court vacancy until the American people's voices have been heard."
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 3:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Republican Party today released the following statement ahead of the Charlotte City Council's vote on its radical transgender bathroom ordinance
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 12:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Some North Carolina craft breweries plan to ask the General Assembly next year to change a state law they say is stunting their growth, but there's little indication the association representing large beer wholesalers will cede any of their control over the state's beer distribution
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 12:21 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the cities of Dunn, Hendersonville, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton and the Town of Pembroke will receive grants to revitalize their downtowns. These grants are part of a downtown revitalization package totaling $1.2 million that Governor McCrory secured in...
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 12:18 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Tethered in a warm embrace, this delicate waltz of Hillary B. and committed Democrats, may prove disastrous in 2016, and beyond for today's Socialist /Liberal.
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 12:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Next month will be the tenth anniversary of the spring break party that triggered the Duke lacrosse case
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 11:54 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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I am not advocating beheadings
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 7:49 am
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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Just how bad colleges have become when it comes to free speech and toleration for anyone who disagrees with those who hold power cannot be underestimated
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 7:42 am
By: John William Pope Center
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Today, President Obama announced another plan to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 7:30 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Paul Ellison, 55, of 9801 Hwy 17 N., Vanceboro, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his residence.
Published: Thursday, February 25th, 2016 @ 3:19 pm
By: Announcements
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Game Theory Group, an innovative local company geared toward student-athletes, athletic departments and employers, is moving around the corner from one Uptown Greenville location to another vibrant new space.
Published: Thursday, February 25th, 2016 @ 2:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As storms continue to move across the state, Governor Pat McCrory is cautioning residents to remain alert during the overnight hours when storms can be most deadly.
Published: Thursday, February 25th, 2016 @ 1:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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While residents wait on the Raleigh City Council to decide whether or not Airbnb-style services should be legal, local governments elsewhere in the U.S. are cracking down on the online-based home rental company
Published: Thursday, February 25th, 2016 @ 9:52 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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We have had many nicknames for Atlanta, Georgia over the year
Published: Thursday, February 25th, 2016 @ 3:41 am
By: Bobby Tony
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State Rep. Edward Hanes, D-Forsyth, said a proposed Achievement School District that would operate with charter school flexibility is a step in the right direction to turn around low-performing schools that are "death traps" for the prospects of minority children.
Published: Thursday, February 25th, 2016 @ 3:40 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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As part of Governor Pat McCrory's efforts to make North Carolina the most military and veteran-friendly state in the nation, his North Carolina for Military Employment initiative will host a summit tomorrow aimed at educating Greensboro employers on the benefits of hiring military talent.
Published: Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 @ 9:18 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The U.S. Supreme Court will take a second look at a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's 2011 redistricting plan, as the state made an emergency appeal to the justices to stay a trial-court order invalidating the 1st and 12th Congressional Districts
Published: Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 @ 7:47 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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One East Carolina University student's research could help museums, plantations and Civil War sites in ongoing efforts to present a balanced view of history and to attract more minority visitors.
Published: Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 @ 7:44 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Governor McCrory is urging residents to closely monitor weather forecasts and follow direction from emergency officials as severe thunderstorms and strong winds move through the state throughout the day. Approximately four dozen public school systems and three universities already have announced...
Published: Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 @ 4:00 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today launched its "Raise The Flag 2016" campaign, which seeks to return Old Glory to her rightful place above headquarters after the building was repeatedly attacked by radical vandals.
Published: Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 @ 3:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory has notified the state's seven Urban Search and Rescue Teams and seven hazardous materials Regional Response Teams to be on standby in preparation for severe weather that is predicted to roll across the state on Wednesday.
Published: Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 @ 12:19 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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John Herman Nacke, age 76, a resident of Washington, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home.
Published: Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 @ 11:53 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Margaret Irene Jones Mallard, age 71, a resident of 510 Northwood Road, Washington, NC died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at her home.
Published: Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 @ 11:45 am
By: Announcements
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What started out as a mission to tweak a few districts to bring the 1st and 12th congressional districts in line has resulted in radical change for a lot more voters and some political favors (as well as hits).
Published: Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 @ 1:27 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's plan to transfer some of the world's most dangerous terrorists from Guantanamo Bay to the United States
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 @ 9:32 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Back in the 1950's Lucy and Ethel fought a good losing battle against automation. A funny Video flashback
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 @ 9:09 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Mrs. Mary Marcia Sawyer Jarvis, age 93, a resident of 603 Elliott Road, Bath, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 @ 6:41 pm
By: Announcements
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It is clear, even before the parties' nominees have been selected, that a central feature of this year's presidential election will be an intense debate over growth and equality.
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 @ 6:40 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The answer is probably both. And that should scare you, but not because Trump is a terrible person; he's not, just a terrible politician; however, the surreal and frightening aspect of Donald J. Trump is that he is a very good mirror, a high definition mirror.
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 @ 6:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) joined executives from GF Automotive and Linamar Corporation in announcing the arrival of 350 manufacturing jobs in Henderson County during the coming five
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 @ 6:32 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death, and the resulting 4-4 philosophical divide among the remaining justices, likely swung Chief Justice John Roberts' decision not to issue a stay in North Carolina's congressional redistricting case, say several political science professors
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 @ 2:40 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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I have always enjoyed film reviews ... well some of them. Obviously our readers do too.
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 @ 2:28 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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