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As legislative Republicans abruptly called themselves into yet another special session on Wednesday, stunned House Democrats stood in protest
As legislative Republicans abruptly called themselves into yet another special session on Wednesday, stunned House Democrats stood in protest
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 26 grant requests totaling $8,697,833. The requests include commitments to create a total of 1,183 new jobs
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 26 grant requests totaling $8,697,833. The requests include commitments to create a total of 1,183 new jobs
 
This point came to me from my Son-In-Law and he makes a great point...
 
East Carolina University junior Maggie Marshall is following her passion to become a physical therapist and eventually work with veterans
East Carolina University junior Maggie Marshall is following her passion to become a physical therapist and eventually work with veterans
 
It is hard to tell the difference between FAKE NEWS and REAL NEWS, but I think this will help to clarify it.
It is hard to tell the difference between FAKE NEWS and REAL NEWS, but I think this will help to clarify it.
 
Legislators agreed this week to use millions of dollars from North Carolina's "rainy day" reserves. Some of them are also pursuing clearer rules for using those reserves in the future
Legislators agreed this week to use millions of dollars from North Carolina's "rainy day" reserves. Some of them are also pursuing clearer rules for using those reserves in the future
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Social Beverage Company, LLC will locate a craft distillery in Lenoir County
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Social Beverage Company, LLC will locate a craft distillery in Lenoir County
 
In an effort to point out the blatant hypocrisy of Democrats and their allies, today the NCGOP called on Roy Cooper, legislative Democrats, and their protesting allies to condemn the long history of Democrat partisan power grabs to limit Republican power following elections
In an effort to point out the blatant hypocrisy of Democrats and their allies, today the NCGOP called on Roy Cooper, legislative Democrats, and their protesting allies to condemn the long history of Democrat partisan power grabs to limit Republican power following elections
 
East Carolina University senior Lekisha Pittman was recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities with a commitment to civic engagement
East Carolina University senior Lekisha Pittman was recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities with a commitment to civic engagement
 
The House Elections Committee passed by a 20-8 vote Thursday night a bill that consolidates three state agencies into a new, bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement, makes Supreme Court races partisan contests, and amends the Court of Appeals decision-making process
The House Elections Committee passed by a 20-8 vote Thursday night a bill that consolidates three state agencies into a new, bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement, makes Supreme Court races partisan contests, and amends the Court of Appeals decision-making process
 
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Citrix will add 400 jobs in Wake County over the coming five years
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Citrix will add 400 jobs in Wake County over the coming five years
 
When politicians and Education Department bureaucrats began designing policies to lessen college students' federal loan burdens, they weren't concerned much with the cost to the taxpayers
When politicians and Education Department bureaucrats began designing policies to lessen college students' federal loan burdens, they weren't concerned much with the cost to the taxpayers
 
The following individuals were selected by committee to represent BCCC on a statewide or national level
The following individuals were selected by committee to represent BCCC on a statewide or national level
 
Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Edwards Jackson, age 73, a resident of 208 Cowan Street, Washington, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Edwards Jackson, age 73, a resident of 208 Cowan Street, Washington, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
 
Mrs. Mary Evelyn Everhart, age 89, a resident of Beech Lane, Washington, NC died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements will be announced
Mrs. Mary Evelyn Everhart, age 89, a resident of Beech Lane, Washington, NC died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements will be announced
 
One of the most far-reaching of the 21 bills filed by House members during the special legislative session that convened today is House Bill 17, sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman David Lewis
One of the most far-reaching of the 21 bills filed by House members during the special legislative session that convened today is House Bill 17, sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman David Lewis
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 into law today, providing $201 million to help citizens and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and wildfires
Governor Pat McCrory signed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 into law today, providing $201 million to help citizens and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and wildfires
 
The special session of the General Assembly that convened today is taking a harsh view of the controversial plan to add high-occupancy tolling lanes to the center corridor of Interstate 77 north of Charlotte
The special session of the General Assembly that convened today is taking a harsh view of the controversial plan to add high-occupancy tolling lanes to the center corridor of Interstate 77 north of Charlotte
 
One cold December day a few years ago I volunteered to ring the bell to collect money for the Salvation Army
One cold December day a few years ago I volunteered to ring the bell to collect money for the Salvation Army
 
After an extremely close series of elections that inflamed passions on both sides of the aisle, the Republican legislature has proposed something we can all agree on
After an extremely close series of elections that inflamed passions on both sides of the aisle, the Republican legislature has proposed something we can all agree on
 
Mr. Elliott Graham Singleton, age 23, a resident of 5394 Clark's Neck Road, Washington, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at his home
Mr. Elliott Graham Singleton, age 23, a resident of 5394 Clark's Neck Road, Washington, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at his home
 
Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Edwards Jackson, age 73, a resident of 208 Cowan Street, Washington, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice
Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Edwards Jackson, age 73, a resident of 208 Cowan Street, Washington, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice
 
The state House on Tuesday unanimously approved a $200.9 million disaster relief package for North Carolinians whose lives were uprooted this fall by Hurricane Matthew in the eastern part of the state and wildfires in the west
The state House on Tuesday unanimously approved a $200.9 million disaster relief package for North Carolinians whose lives were uprooted this fall by Hurricane Matthew in the eastern part of the state and wildfires in the west
 
After Fifty Seven years under Fidel Castro's rule, a small country embarks on the new beginning and we have a new opportunity.
After Fifty Seven years under Fidel Castro's rule, a small country embarks on the new beginning and we have a new opportunity.
 
Today, I pay my greatest respects and deep appreciation, as I celebrate the life of a wonderful patriot, and a Democrat at that ... When was the last time I had this opportunity?
Today, I pay my greatest respects and deep appreciation, as I celebrate the life of a wonderful patriot, and a Democrat at that ... When was the last time I had this opportunity?
 
At the school where I taught for almost 35 years, the University of Wisconsin—Madison, campus leaders continue their rush to respond to the BlackOut demands put forth by black student leaders last spring
At the school where I taught for almost 35 years, the University of Wisconsin—Madison, campus leaders continue their rush to respond to the BlackOut demands put forth by black student leaders last spring
 
Start 2017 by going after the job skills you have wanted. These classes at Beaufort County Community College can help you start a new career in real estate, culinary arts or healthcare
Start 2017 by going after the job skills you have wanted. These classes at Beaufort County Community College can help you start a new career in real estate, culinary arts or healthcare
 
North Carolina's economy continues to outperform the national and regional averages - which is one reason why, the results of the gubernatorial election notwithstanding, the state's policy fundamentals are unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
North Carolina's economy continues to outperform the national and regional averages - which is one reason why, the results of the gubernatorial election notwithstanding, the state's policy fundamentals are unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
 
Gov. Pat McCrory has asked the General Assembly to write a $200 million check to help North Carolina residents and communities affected by Hurricane Matthew and the wildfires
Gov. Pat McCrory has asked the General Assembly to write a $200 million check to help North Carolina residents and communities affected by Hurricane Matthew and the wildfires
 
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that the Senate has passed their provision that would address issues with reimbursement rates for the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration program
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that the Senate has passed their provision that would address issues with reimbursement rates for the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration program
 
Governor Pat McCrory today addressed the House Appropriations Committee and discussed ways to help citizens and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and wildfires that have impacted the state in recent months
Governor Pat McCrory today addressed the House Appropriations Committee and discussed ways to help citizens and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and wildfires that have impacted the state in recent months
 
Mr. Elliott Graham Singleton, age 23, a resident of 5394 Clark's Neck Road, Washington, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at his home
Mr. Elliott Graham Singleton, age 23, a resident of 5394 Clark's Neck Road, Washington, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at his home
 
Mrs. Donna Jacquelyn "Jackie" Selby Sadler, age 86, a resident of 517 Schoolhouse Road, Belhaven, died Monday, December 12, 2016 at her home
Mrs. Donna Jacquelyn "Jackie" Selby Sadler, age 86, a resident of 517 Schoolhouse Road, Belhaven, died Monday, December 12, 2016 at her home
 
For three days in November two East Carolina University employees joined more than 900 firefighters from across the country battling the Party Rock wildfire near Lake Lure
For three days in November two East Carolina University employees joined more than 900 firefighters from across the country battling the Party Rock wildfire near Lake Lure
 
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