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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in response to the letter received today from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding HB2
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in response to the letter received today from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding HB2
 
Mr. Durwood Eugene Cratch, age 77, a former resident of the Wharton Station Community, Washington, died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Greenville
Mr. Durwood Eugene Cratch, age 77, a former resident of the Wharton Station Community, Washington, died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Greenville
 
Steve Alligood, age 69, a resident of Washington, NC, died Thursday May 5, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
Steve Alligood, age 69, a resident of Washington, NC, died Thursday May 5, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
 
Deborah Cartwright, age 61, a resident of Chocowinity, NC passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016.
Deborah Cartwright, age 61, a resident of Chocowinity, NC passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016.
 
With the death of Antonin Scalia, the Supreme Court lost a great defender of originalism.
 
This Mother's Day is another without my mom, who passed away in 2014. I won't be searching for the perfect card, preparing a Mother's Day dinner or making plans with my sisters to take Mom out.
This Mother's Day is another without my mom, who passed away in 2014. I won't be searching for the perfect card, preparing a Mother's Day dinner or making plans with my sisters to take Mom out.
 
Tennessee lawmakers will vote Feb. 11 on the Tennessee Choice and Opportunity Scholarship Act, a law that would allow parents of low-income students to use up to $6,628 of public money to attend private school.
Tennessee lawmakers will vote Feb. 11 on the Tennessee Choice and Opportunity Scholarship Act, a law that would allow parents of low-income students to use up to $6,628 of public money to attend private school.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the passing of Gervais Oxendine
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the passing of Gervais Oxendine
 
As he drove 50 mph across his pasture, it became more and more clear to Mike Corn that the coyote he was chasing was going to make it back to the safety of the trees.
As he drove 50 mph across his pasture, it became more and more clear to Mike Corn that the coyote he was chasing was going to make it back to the safety of the trees.
 
Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging students and parents across North Carolina to enjoy the warmer weather by biking to school on Wednesday, May 4, for National Bike to School Day
Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging students and parents across North Carolina to enjoy the warmer weather by biking to school on Wednesday, May 4, for National Bike to School Day
 
Alliance Defending Freedom and KeepNCSafe sent a letter to Durham Public Schools Thursday that asks it to reject a proposed policy that would allow children to use bathrooms of the opposite sex
Alliance Defending Freedom and KeepNCSafe sent a letter to Durham Public Schools Thursday that asks it to reject a proposed policy that would allow children to use bathrooms of the opposite sex
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
North Carolina Republican lawmakers have answered a three-judge panel ruling earlier this month with a new congressional map that makes changes to all 13 districts and looks very different from the map it replaced. Since the unveiling, Gov. Pat McCrory has called the General Assembly back into a spe
North Carolina Republican lawmakers have answered a three-judge panel ruling earlier this month with a new congressional map that makes changes to all 13 districts and looks very different from the map it replaced. Since the unveiling, Gov. Pat McCrory has called the General Assembly back into a spe
 
Vince Gill's new album ain't exactly country but it's DARN good and it shows the versatility of this genius of country music.
Vince Gill's new album ain't exactly country but it's DARN good and it shows the versatility of this genius of country music.
 
North Carolina Republicans have tapped Former Congressman and Party Chairman Robin Hayes to lead the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) through the 2016 elections.
North Carolina Republicans have tapped Former Congressman and Party Chairman Robin Hayes to lead the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) through the 2016 elections.
 
Students could face punishment, including the possibility of expulsion, for engaging in conscious acts stifling the First Amendment rights of others, and the UNC system would be required to implement free speech rules, under a plan Lt. Gov. Dan Forest hopes to turn into law.
Students could face punishment, including the possibility of expulsion, for engaging in conscious acts stifling the First Amendment rights of others, and the UNC system would be required to implement free speech rules, under a plan Lt. Gov. Dan Forest hopes to turn into law.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 9, 2016.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 9, 2016.
 
The Office of State Auditor has renewed warnings about lack of security regarding access to sensitive material in the state Department of Health and Human Services' information systems, but that audit finding was overlooked amid the report of $835 million in questionable Medicaid spending documented
The Office of State Auditor has renewed warnings about lack of security regarding access to sensitive material in the state Department of Health and Human Services' information systems, but that audit finding was overlooked amid the report of $835 million in questionable Medicaid spending documented
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after today's unanimous votes in the NC House and NC Senate confirming his appointment of Robert Schurmeier, Jr. as the Director of the State Bureau of Investigation
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after today's unanimous votes in the NC House and NC Senate confirming his appointment of Robert Schurmeier, Jr. as the Director of the State Bureau of Investigation
 
Relatively speaking, North Carolina has a low rate of property taxation. That's a basic fact of public finance - but its implications are varied, significant, and underappreciated
Relatively speaking, North Carolina has a low rate of property taxation. That's a basic fact of public finance - but its implications are varied, significant, and underappreciated
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined aerospace, defense and government leaders today at Carolinas Aviation Museum for a firsthand demonstration of the Lockhead Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter that will be built, maintained and based in North Carolina.
Governor Pat McCrory joined aerospace, defense and government leaders today at Carolinas Aviation Museum for a firsthand demonstration of the Lockhead Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter that will be built, maintained and based in North Carolina.
 
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.
 
On Saturday, the NCGOPe tossed out the party's first black chairman and replaced him with a, um, "intellectually-challenged" white man who documentary evidence clearly demonstrates was clearly outperformed by said ousted black man.
On Saturday, the NCGOPe tossed out the party's first black chairman and replaced him with a, um, "intellectually-challenged" white man who documentary evidence clearly demonstrates was clearly outperformed by said ousted black man.
 
East Carolina University's newly elected chancellor has unprecedented political experience and a diverse resume that will serve the university well, says UNC Board of Governors member David Powers
East Carolina University's newly elected chancellor has unprecedented political experience and a diverse resume that will serve the university well, says UNC Board of Governors member David Powers
 
Mr. Ivey Eure, of 2903 Pungo Creek Road, Pinetown, died at home Monday, May 2, 2016.
Mr. Ivey Eure, of 2903 Pungo Creek Road, Pinetown, died at home Monday, May 2, 2016.
 
James R. Shelton, age 73, a resident of Treasure Point, Bath, died Monday, May 2, 2016.
James R. Shelton, age 73, a resident of Treasure Point, Bath, died Monday, May 2, 2016.
 
Mrs. Dena Van Gyzen Van Dyk, age 98, a former resident of Beaufort County, N.C. and Washington County, N.C. died Monday, May 2, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, N.C
Mrs. Dena Van Gyzen Van Dyk, age 98, a former resident of Beaufort County, N.C. and Washington County, N.C. died Monday, May 2, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, N.C
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that for the second year in a row, North Carolina ranks first in the nation on a closely watched measurement of state business competitiveness
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that for the second year in a row, North Carolina ranks first in the nation on a closely watched measurement of state business competitiveness
 
Gov. Pat McCrory just got both good news and bad news about his prospects of defeating his likely Democratic challenger, Attorney General Roy Cooper, in the fall election.
Gov. Pat McCrory just got both good news and bad news about his prospects of defeating his likely Democratic challenger, Attorney General Roy Cooper, in the fall election.
 
As with many of his other compositions, Leroy Anderson wrote the Typewriter for orchestra, completing his work on October 9, 1950. Various ensembles have covered it many times.
As with many of his other compositions, Leroy Anderson wrote the Typewriter for orchestra, completing his work on October 9, 1950. Various ensembles have covered it many times.
 
week, Congressman Walter Jones (NC-3) and Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-9) launched the bipartisan Congressional Campaign Finance Reform Caucus to address the undue influence of money on our political process
week, Congressman Walter Jones (NC-3) and Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-9) launched the bipartisan Congressional Campaign Finance Reform Caucus to address the undue influence of money on our political process
 
While Beaufort County Community College has passed many milestones this year, these are some of our biggest accomplishments
While Beaufort County Community College has passed many milestones this year, these are some of our biggest accomplishments
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2015 with a total of $21.9 billion, a 2.7 percent increase over 2014 which outpaced the national average for growth last year of only 2.1 percent
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2015 with a total of $21.9 billion, a 2.7 percent increase over 2014 which outpaced the national average for growth last year of only 2.1 percent
 
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