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At last, the rabbit patch declares that the Christmas season is upon us. There is a wreath on every door with little twinkling lights that brighten the late autumn fog.
At last, the rabbit patch declares that the Christmas season is upon us. There is a wreath on every door with little twinkling lights that brighten the late autumn fog.
 
The lovely December moon has risen over the field, supper is cooked and I am in another session of gift wrapping.
The lovely December moon has risen over the field, supper is cooked and I am in another session of gift wrapping.
 
The "Freedom in the 50 States" report, now published by the Cato Institute, uses hundreds of datasets to rank states by fiscal, regulatory, and personal freedom.
The "Freedom in the 50 States" report, now published by the Cato Institute, uses hundreds of datasets to rank states by fiscal, regulatory, and personal freedom.
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for January, February, 2017
 
The term "justice" stands pretty well on its own. But attempts to add a qualifying adjective to "justice" can prove problematic
The term "justice" stands pretty well on its own. But attempts to add a qualifying adjective to "justice" can prove problematic
 
All is merry and bright at the rabbit patch. There is a Christmas tree by the farmhouse window -and at long last-full of shining lights.
All is merry and bright at the rabbit patch. There is a Christmas tree by the farmhouse window -and at long last-full of shining lights.
 
The evidence is undeniable: North Carolina has outperformed regional and national averages in most standard measures of economic growth, including job creation, gross domestic product, and personal income, since conservatives took control of state government
The evidence is undeniable: North Carolina has outperformed regional and national averages in most standard measures of economic growth, including job creation, gross domestic product, and personal income, since conservatives took control of state government
 
The most important business of the people in the first meeting of a singular political /governmental year is the selection of the board's chairman. Almost always, maybe always, it sets the roles of certain commissioners to do the people's business for the balance of the year.
The most important business of the people in the first meeting of a singular political /governmental year is the selection of the board's chairman. Almost always, maybe always, it sets the roles of certain commissioners to do the people's business for the balance of the year.
 
Please note AOP will be closed on December 25 & Monday as usual. Bring your family & visitors by for a visit & tour when AOP reopens on December 27 at 10 AM
Please note AOP will be closed on December 25 & Monday as usual. Bring your family & visitors by for a visit & tour when AOP reopens on December 27 at 10 AM
 
This is a short 3 minute appeal for funds to save the Snowflakes who are having trouble adjusting to the recent election.
This is a short 3 minute appeal for funds to save the Snowflakes who are having trouble adjusting to the recent election.
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) releases the following statement
 
Some East Carolina University construction management alumni are working on the biggest project ever built on campus
Some East Carolina University construction management alumni are working on the biggest project ever built on campus
 
NC Capitol Connection provides an overview of yesterday’s contentious special session called to repeal HB 2.
NC Capitol Connection provides an overview of yesterday’s contentious special session called to repeal HB 2.
 
In his new video "Just Say 'Merry Christmas,'" Dennis Prager argues that efforts to replace "Merry Christmas" with "Happy Holidays" are misguided. In the name of "inclusivity," he says, we are excluding the roughly 90 percent of Americans who celebrate Christmas
In his new video "Just Say 'Merry Christmas,'" Dennis Prager argues that efforts to replace "Merry Christmas" with "Happy Holidays" are misguided. In the name of "inclusivity," he says, we are excluding the roughly 90 percent of Americans who celebrate Christmas
 
Mr. George Frank Moore, Jr., age 63, a resident of Litton Lane, Suffolk, Va., died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at his home
Mr. George Frank Moore, Jr., age 63, a resident of Litton Lane, Suffolk, Va., died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at his home
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for December, 2016
 
After a day of repeated pauses and extended recesses, just before 8 p.m. Wednesday the General Assembly adjourned its fifth special session of the term without accomplishing its intended purpose: repealing House Bill 2
After a day of repeated pauses and extended recesses, just before 8 p.m. Wednesday the General Assembly adjourned its fifth special session of the term without accomplishing its intended purpose: repealing House Bill 2
 
Once again North Carolina made national news and once again it wasn't favorable
Once again North Carolina made national news and once again it wasn't favorable
 
What's on my Christmas list this year for educators, parents, students and taxpayers? Three simple goals: Expanding educational freedom, making our schools more efficient and accountable and enhancing transparency
What's on my Christmas list this year for educators, parents, students and taxpayers? Three simple goals: Expanding educational freedom, making our schools more efficient and accountable and enhancing transparency
 
East Carolina University continues to lead the state in the percentage of medical graduates training in or practicing primary care five years after completing school, according to a report presented this month to the state university system
East Carolina University continues to lead the state in the percentage of medical graduates training in or practicing primary care five years after completing school, according to a report presented this month to the state university system
 
In the Senate, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has continued to work to bring justice to the victims of North Carolina's state-run eugenics and sterilization program
In the Senate, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has continued to work to bring justice to the victims of North Carolina's state-run eugenics and sterilization program
 
The word "constitutional" does not function as a synonym for "good." Likewise, it's inappropriate to substitute "unconstitutional" for "bad."
The word "constitutional" does not function as a synonym for "good." Likewise, it's inappropriate to substitute "unconstitutional" for "bad."
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has used his position on the Senate Armed Services Committee over the last two years to champion North Carolina's military installations.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has used his position on the Senate Armed Services Committee over the last two years to champion North Carolina's military installations.
 
Mr. Elliott Graham Singleton of Washington, NC transitioned from this life into heaven being embraced through grace Friday December 9, 2016. He was 23 years old
Mr. Elliott Graham Singleton of Washington, NC transitioned from this life into heaven being embraced through grace Friday December 9, 2016. He was 23 years old
 
Rosemary Penn Coleman Jones, age 79, a resident of Belhaven, NC, died Monday December 19, 2016 at her home
Rosemary Penn Coleman Jones, age 79, a resident of Belhaven, NC, died Monday December 19, 2016 at her home
 
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is pushing a health-care plan similar to a proposal Dr. Ben Carson floated during his short run in the Republican primary
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is pushing a health-care plan similar to a proposal Dr. Ben Carson floated during his short run in the Republican primary
 
Public Service Announcement from the State of NC and FEMA concerning the January 9 deadline for hurricane Matthew survivors to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA.
Public Service Announcement from the State of NC and FEMA concerning the January 9 deadline for hurricane Matthew survivors to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA.
 
Precisely four times in modern North Carolina history, voters have elected a new governor or lieutenant governor of one party and legislative majorities of the other party
Precisely four times in modern North Carolina history, voters have elected a new governor or lieutenant governor of one party and legislative majorities of the other party
 
It's sorta like holding the a door open for a woman, having her look at you with disdain as she moves over, opening another door for herself leaving you feeling guilty but you don't know why you feel guilty.
It's sorta like holding the a door open for a woman, having her look at you with disdain as she moves over, opening another door for herself leaving you feeling guilty but you don't know why you feel guilty.
 
Key alerts and vital information & statistics concerning the state as well as the effects of hurricane Matthew.
Key alerts and vital information & statistics concerning the state as well as the effects of hurricane Matthew.
 
During his first two years in the U.S. Senate, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has established himself as a leading voice for bipartisan immigration reforms.
During his first two years in the U.S. Senate, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has established himself as a leading voice for bipartisan immigration reforms.
 
Over the last six years, bold, courageous North Carolina leaders have been willing to take risks, push the envelope, and offer unlimited opportunities for education freedom, for financial security, and for transformational reforms
Over the last six years, bold, courageous North Carolina leaders have been willing to take risks, push the envelope, and offer unlimited opportunities for education freedom, for financial security, and for transformational reforms
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) releases the following statement concerning the costs of "Smoke and Mirrors Session" concerning HB2.
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) releases the following statement concerning the costs of "Smoke and Mirrors Session" concerning HB2.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement concerning the Special Session he called to address a "manufactured political issue" and a "sabotage" by the Left.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement concerning the Special Session he called to address a "manufactured political issue" and a "sabotage" by the Left.
 
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