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The March 15 primary will decide which Democrat — former Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker or Greensboro attorney and activist Mazie Ferguson — will face incumbent Republican Cherie Berry this fall in the race for commissioner of labor
Published: Monday, March 14th, 2016 @ 12:28 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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By now, many people have heard that Meadowlark passed away at 83 year old. Many may not know who he was and why he was so important.
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 1:40 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Standing alongside some of North Carolina's most influential black elected officials at Hillside High School, Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton promised Thursday to shred barriers to minority achievement, protect voting rights, and partner with schools to improve education.
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 10:15 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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There has not been a lot a talk about Belhaven not having a hospital since the first of the year.
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 10:10 am
By: Hood Richardson
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One of the first things I learned from journalism professors and city editors was never to bargain with a news source about how a story would be written
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 5:11 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory broke ground on the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge replacement over Oregon Inlet today
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 5:09 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Washington City Council Meeting Agenda for March 14, 2016
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 5:01 am
By: Christopher Maye
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A new program at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University encourages medical students to pursue their individual passions and get academic recognition for those pursuits.
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 4:19 am
By: ECU News Services
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Vidant Medical Center joins forces with more than 500 local and national organizations to increase colorectal cancer screening rates across the country
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 3:58 am
By: Announcements
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The 2016 presidential election campaign already has generated plenty of excitement
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 3:50 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Third Congressional District Republican Party Executive Committee adopted a resolution against the Connect NC Bond on March 5, 2016.
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2016 @ 3:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the death of Maurice Koury
Published: Saturday, March 12th, 2016 @ 4:39 am
By: McCrory Communications
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North Carolina's public schools are currently producing better results than you might think, according to a recent analysis of independent testing data
Published: Saturday, March 12th, 2016 @ 3:51 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Legislative critics on Thursday chided state lottery officials for trimming back the percentage of proceeds going to education and emphasizing the long-term jackpot payout over the one-time cash payout that many winners receive.
Published: Saturday, March 12th, 2016 @ 12:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Four Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination to the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Richard Burr: Durham businessman Kevin Griffin; retired Army Capt. Ernest Reeves of Greenville; Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey; and former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh.
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 10:05 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory commends Goldsboro (Wayne County) for being recognized as one of ten "Great American Defense Communities" in the nation by the Association of Defense Communities and the Defense Communities Caucus.
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 9:43 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter calling for an immediate postponement of planned reductions to TRICARE's reimbursement rates for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 9:10 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Mr. Vernon C. Canady, a resident of 1135 Swindell Road, Pantego, died March 9, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 1:32 pm
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Mae Mills Long, age 89, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday March 9, 2016 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington.
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 1:24 pm
By: Announcements
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There is that old "HEE HAW" refrain. "If it were not for bad luck, I would have no luck at all". I have noticed the same principle applies to judgement.
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 10:50 am
By: Hood Richardson
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When America was a young country, the federal government had a much more prominent role to play in transportation than it does today. Federal transportation programs were heavily involved in the collaboration among the states to ensure consistent standards, interconnectivity of facilities, and...
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 10:48 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today March 8, 2016, Roy Cooper is holding his first press conference since August of 2015 after pressure from the McCrory campaign to take a stand on key issues facing North Carolina
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 10:30 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Recently some influential members of Congress complained about the supposed unfairness of colleges and universities who raised tuition at an excessive rate, despite their gigantic endowments
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 3:52 am
By: John William Pope Center
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Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced the arrival of Uniquetex, LLC, Inc. to Cleveland County
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 3:50 am
By: McCrory Communications
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The Democratic candidates for state treasurer both say the management and return on investment of North Carolina's mammoth health and pension plans for public employees need improvement, but their priorities differ.
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 3:17 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted in favor of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), which passed the Senate in a 94-1 vote
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 3:07 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Sit down one day and write all the dates that come to mind and their meaning to you.
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 1:57 am
By: Bobby Tony
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Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that KSM Castings USA is expanding its operations in Cleveland County, creating 80 new jobs during the coming five years
Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The State Board of Elections today designated a special filing period for qualified candidates to file for election for State Supreme Court.
Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2016 @ 7:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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rry Holmquist can remember the time he decided to wage his first political campaign and challenge two-term Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in the March 15 primary.
Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2016 @ 6:46 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Citing the mounting cost and health burdens on federal health programs, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and a bipartisan group of his colleagues are urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a program to support family caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease
Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2016 @ 6:40 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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East Carolina is going into its chancellor search from a position of strength, according to associate professor John Stiller, chair of the faculty and member of the search committee.
Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2016 @ 6:38 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Last week I had the honor of speaking in favor of occupational licensing reform before a legislative oversight committee (you can view my presentation here)...
Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2016 @ 5:32 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory led an educational bond panel discussion today at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The conversation focused on what the bond would bring to UNCW and the region.
Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2016 @ 4:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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