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Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest releases the following statement regarding the North Carolina State Board of Education lawsuit
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest releases the following statement regarding the North Carolina State Board of Education lawsuit
 
Mrs. Dorothy Elaine Cooper Rose, age 98, a resident of 90 Rose Allen Lane, Pantego, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home
Mrs. Dorothy Elaine Cooper Rose, age 98, a resident of 90 Rose Allen Lane, Pantego, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home
 
On one point, President-elect Donald Trump has it right
 
Socialist Liberals are in such a grieving process that they can not accept the Trump presidency, which leaves these intellectual, emotional children but one recourse - to act out, and act out badly.
Socialist Liberals are in such a grieving process that they can not accept the Trump presidency, which leaves these intellectual, emotional children but one recourse - to act out, and act out badly.
 
As I write this, the balloting isn't yet over in North Carolina. But here's an election result I can forecast with absolute confidence: most North Carolinians, like most Americans, will be dissatisfied with the outcome
As I write this, the balloting isn't yet over in North Carolina. But here's an election result I can forecast with absolute confidence: most North Carolinians, like most Americans, will be dissatisfied with the outcome
 
There is almost, a Christmas tree at the rabbit patch window, which I am sure was placed, for that purpose.
There is almost, a Christmas tree at the rabbit patch window, which I am sure was placed, for that purpose.
 
One key consequence of the 2016 elections in North Carolina was that the state's court system drew a great deal of attention
One key consequence of the 2016 elections in North Carolina was that the state's court system drew a great deal of attention
 
Do you have a New Year's resolution? Is it to lose weight, get fit or be more confident? Vidant Wellness Centers can help.
Do you have a New Year's resolution? Is it to lose weight, get fit or be more confident? Vidant Wellness Centers can help.
 
Mrs. Dorothy Cooper Rose, age 98, a resident of 90 Rose & Allen Lane, Pantego, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home
Mrs. Dorothy Cooper Rose, age 98, a resident of 90 Rose & Allen Lane, Pantego, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home
 
Mr. Thomas Bragg Chrismon, age 79, a resident of 811 River Road, Washington, died Sunday December 25, 2016 at his home
Mr. Thomas Bragg Chrismon, age 79, a resident of 811 River Road, Washington, died Sunday December 25, 2016 at his home
 
Mr. James Edwin Holt, Sr, age 71, a resident of King Blount Drive, Bath, NC died Saturday, December 24, 2016.
Mr. James Edwin Holt, Sr, age 71, a resident of King Blount Drive, Bath, NC died Saturday, December 24, 2016.
 
North Carolina's office of state controller reported a General Fund surplus of nearly $1 billion in its final report on the 2015-16 fiscal year
North Carolina's office of state controller reported a General Fund surplus of nearly $1 billion in its final report on the 2015-16 fiscal year
 
December has come-with its' shining lights and sugar cookies. I love December with all its' lovely details. For me, December is a happy month and a holy time.
December has come-with its' shining lights and sugar cookies. I love December with all its' lovely details. For me, December is a happy month and a holy time.
 
There are many reasons for North Carolinians to be proud of the statewide education reforms implemented over the last five years
There are many reasons for North Carolinians to be proud of the statewide education reforms implemented over the last five years
 
The city of Charlotte really wants to build a streetcar line. Queen City taxpayers probably will have to dig a bit deeper to pay for it, though, as construction bids have come in over 30 percent above projections.
The city of Charlotte really wants to build a streetcar line. Queen City taxpayers probably will have to dig a bit deeper to pay for it, though, as construction bids have come in over 30 percent above projections.
 
If you are like me and have small caliber handguns to carry with your new permit and your retired consultant police officer does not like pocket carry holsters, I see no reason to pay for a Sneaky Pete holster when $7 options are available.
If you are like me and have small caliber handguns to carry with your new permit and your retired consultant police officer does not like pocket carry holsters, I see no reason to pay for a Sneaky Pete holster when $7 options are available.
 
Power plays are seldom pretty. Republicans have the political power in our state, but just because you have power doesn't mean you have to use it
Power plays are seldom pretty. Republicans have the political power in our state, but just because you have power doesn't mean you have to use it
 
If you're a Conservative or Republican there's a lot to like in the state budget.
 
I see an opportunity here. In order to capitalize on our Gluten Hysteria, someone ought to come out with a product that is called, 100% Gluten Free Gluten.
I see an opportunity here. In order to capitalize on our Gluten Hysteria, someone ought to come out with a product that is called, 100% Gluten Free Gluten.
 
It's flattering when the executive editor of the News & Observer calls to ask if he could meet me to discuss a column I'd written
It's flattering when the executive editor of the News & Observer calls to ask if he could meet me to discuss a column I'd written
 
Verna Lee "Honey" Brotchie, age 91, a former resident of Washington, NC, died Monday December 26. 2016 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation
Verna Lee "Honey" Brotchie, age 91, a former resident of Washington, NC, died Monday December 26. 2016 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation
 
Although North Carolina encompasses many islands, our state is certainly not an island when it comes to economic growth and social development
Although North Carolina encompasses many islands, our state is certainly not an island when it comes to economic growth and social development
 
A controversial Oct. 15 resolution passed by the national board of the NAACP calling for a nationwide moratorium on public charter schools has led some North Carolina lawmakers and school-choice advocates to question whether the NAACP is more beholden to powerful lobbies
A controversial Oct. 15 resolution passed by the national board of the NAACP calling for a nationwide moratorium on public charter schools has led some North Carolina lawmakers and school-choice advocates to question whether the NAACP is more beholden to powerful lobbies
 
What do the $15 minimum wage, Obamacare, and proposed gun control laws all have in common? Of course, we could say, uncontroversially, that they are all policies supported by progressives and at least in part form the backbone of modern day progressivism's policy agenda
What do the $15 minimum wage, Obamacare, and proposed gun control laws all have in common? Of course, we could say, uncontroversially, that they are all policies supported by progressives and at least in part form the backbone of modern day progressivism's policy agenda
 
If I could predict the onset of America's next recession with precision, I wouldn't tell you about it. I'd become a money manager and make a pile of it by timing the market
If I could predict the onset of America's next recession with precision, I wouldn't tell you about it. I'd become a money manager and make a pile of it by timing the market
 
State health officials encourage North Carolinians to take health and safety precautions during the winter months
State health officials encourage North Carolinians to take health and safety precautions during the winter months
 
Mr. Thomas Bragg Chrismon, age 79, a resident of 811 River Rd., Washington, died Sunday December 25, 2016 at his home.
Mr. Thomas Bragg Chrismon, age 79, a resident of 811 River Rd., Washington, died Sunday December 25, 2016 at his home.
 
Lt. Col. Edwin E. Robbins, U.S. Army-Ret., age 83, a resident of 661 East Water Street, Belhaven, died at his home, Friday, December 23, 2016. Born in Washington, NC., he was known locally as "June Bug."
Lt. Col. Edwin E. Robbins, U.S. Army-Ret., age 83, a resident of 661 East Water Street, Belhaven, died at his home, Friday, December 23, 2016. Born in Washington, NC., he was known locally as "June Bug."
 
Mrs. Margie Woolard Stevens, age 57, a resident of 218 Woolard Lane, Washington, died Friday December 23, 2016 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Mrs. Margie Woolard Stevens, age 57, a resident of 218 Woolard Lane, Washington, died Friday December 23, 2016 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
Susan Louise Constantine Lemay, age 68, a resident of Hudnell Street, Washington, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Susan Louise Constantine Lemay, age 68, a resident of Hudnell Street, Washington, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mrs. Alberta Boyd Hodges, aged 98, was a resident of Arapahoe, NC and passed away at Grantsbrook Nursing Center on Thursday, December 22nd, 2016
Mrs. Alberta Boyd Hodges, aged 98, was a resident of Arapahoe, NC and passed away at Grantsbrook Nursing Center on Thursday, December 22nd, 2016
 
The ability to succeed in higher education - as defined by college readiness - has been one of the stated goals of the State Board of Education for every student in North Carolina.
The ability to succeed in higher education - as defined by college readiness - has been one of the stated goals of the State Board of Education for every student in North Carolina.
 
During the period of apartheid in South Africa, all-white labor unions representing workers in the diamond mines were able to have put in place minimum wage laws for diamond mine workers
During the period of apartheid in South Africa, all-white labor unions representing workers in the diamond mines were able to have put in place minimum wage laws for diamond mine workers
 
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