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The Innovative School District plans to recommend Southside Ashpole Elementary in Rowland as the first school to take part in the program, beginning with the 2018-19 school year
The Innovative School District plans to recommend Southside Ashpole Elementary in Rowland as the first school to take part in the program, beginning with the 2018-19 school year
 
Most economists agree that our corporate tax rate harms American workers by keeping their wages down.
Most economists agree that our corporate tax rate harms American workers by keeping their wages down.
 
State Sen. Rick Horner can quip with the best of them. During a recent debate about school construction needs in North Carolina, the Wilson County lawmaker and former school-board chairman argued that the state lottery ought to fulfill its original mandate by producing more money
State Sen. Rick Horner can quip with the best of them. During a recent debate about school construction needs in North Carolina, the Wilson County lawmaker and former school-board chairman argued that the state lottery ought to fulfill its original mandate by producing more money
 
A video has surfaced on YouTube showing students at the University of California, Berkeley protesting an exam, and demanding a "take-home essay with significant time to prepare."
A video has surfaced on YouTube showing students at the University of California, Berkeley protesting an exam, and demanding a "take-home essay with significant time to prepare."
 
The leaders of the North Carolina public education systems, including the President of the University of North Carolina, the Acting President of the North Carolina Community College System, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, have partnered to create My Future NC
The leaders of the North Carolina public education systems, including the President of the University of North Carolina, the Acting President of the North Carolina Community College System, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, have partnered to create My Future NC
 
A federal court signaled Thursday that General Assembly Republicans' gambit to create race-neutral legislative districts may backfire
A federal court signaled Thursday that General Assembly Republicans' gambit to create race-neutral legislative districts may backfire
 
Thomas Jefferson articulated the absolute right of a state to secede from the Union. He did so in 1798, in 1799, in 1816, and up until his death in 1826 (July 4, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence).
Thomas Jefferson articulated the absolute right of a state to secede from the Union. He did so in 1798, in 1799, in 1816, and up until his death in 1826 (July 4, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence).
 
Governor Roy Cooper responded to the legislature's override of his veto of SB 656
 
ESPN says they've suspended anchor Jemele Hill for a second violation of company social media policy, after Hill tweeted what appeared to be a call to boycott National Football League sponsors.
ESPN says they've suspended anchor Jemele Hill for a second violation of company social media policy, after Hill tweeted what appeared to be a call to boycott National Football League sponsors.
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell wants to save North Carolina nearly $400 million
 
Connecticut legislators made headlines last year when they introduced a bill to tax revenue-generating college and university property. The bill was crafted to help New Haven, where Yale University is located, remain solvent
Connecticut legislators made headlines last year when they introduced a bill to tax revenue-generating college and university property. The bill was crafted to help New Haven, where Yale University is located, remain solvent
 
On 09-27-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Charles Alexander Martin, 38 years of age, of 469 Tooley Street in Belhaven
On 09-27-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Charles Alexander Martin, 38 years of age, of 469 Tooley Street in Belhaven
 
Prospective college students will have a chance to talk to representatives of 45 private and public colleges and universities at College Night at Beaufort County Community College
Prospective college students will have a chance to talk to representatives of 45 private and public colleges and universities at College Night at Beaufort County Community College
 
Gov. Cooper vetoed S.B. 656 to forestall a purported constitutional amendment The Republican-led General Assembly seemed content to stay home until January
Gov. Cooper vetoed S.B. 656 to forestall a purported constitutional amendment The Republican-led General Assembly seemed content to stay home until January
 
Either these people are really smart or we are really dumb for believing they are really smart.
Either these people are really smart or we are really dumb for believing they are really smart.
 
Like every celebrity in Hollywood who hung around movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is also claiming dumbfounded ignorance regarding the "open secret" about his alleged habitual sexual harassment of women.
Like every celebrity in Hollywood who hung around movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is also claiming dumbfounded ignorance regarding the "open secret" about his alleged habitual sexual harassment of women.
 
Build a southern border wall and authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to raise fees from the processing of immigration-benefit applications and border-crossings to be used for security and infrastructure.
Build a southern border wall and authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to raise fees from the processing of immigration-benefit applications and border-crossings to be used for security and infrastructure.
 
In Honor of the 230th Anniversary of the US Constitution, and also to help promote Brion McClanahan's latest book, HOW ALEXANDER HAMILTON SCREWED UP AMERICA, I wanted to post this important History Lesson.
In Honor of the 230th Anniversary of the US Constitution, and also to help promote Brion McClanahan's latest book, HOW ALEXANDER HAMILTON SCREWED UP AMERICA, I wanted to post this important History Lesson.
 
East Carolina University's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment 600 has been honored as one of the best in the nation
East Carolina University's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment 600 has been honored as one of the best in the nation
 
Today, Gov. Roy Cooper named 21 new appointees to various state boards and commissions, including the North Carolina Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services and the North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission
Today, Gov. Roy Cooper named 21 new appointees to various state boards and commissions, including the North Carolina Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services and the North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission
 
On September 21, 2017 at about 6:30 am Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle parked near one of the boat storage yards in the Cypress Landing Community in Chocowinity
On September 21, 2017 at about 6:30 am Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle parked near one of the boat storage yards in the Cypress Landing Community in Chocowinity
 
Classes are available at the Washington County Center in Roper through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC
Classes are available at the Washington County Center in Roper through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC
 
Republicans proudly welcome more competition on the ballot from unaffiliated candidates and newly empowered political parties like the Green Party
Republicans proudly welcome more competition on the ballot from unaffiliated candidates and newly empowered political parties like the Green Party
 
Down here in Atlanta, I attended an author event that was a prologue to the Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA) Book Festival coming up in November.
Down here in Atlanta, I attended an author event that was a prologue to the Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA) Book Festival coming up in November.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court returned to work in October with plenty of high-profile issues on its docket
The U.S. Supreme Court returned to work in October with plenty of high-profile issues on its docket
 
Most cities of any size are salivating at the opportunity to land the big Amazon fish, including several in North Carolina angling to win the trophy
Most cities of any size are salivating at the opportunity to land the big Amazon fish, including several in North Carolina angling to win the trophy
 
Photos of the Week: Early October
 
Sunday dawned fair. I was driving to the grocery store, not long after the day was born. I was having company for breakfast!
Sunday dawned fair. I was driving to the grocery store, not long after the day was born. I was having company for breakfast!
 
A three-judge panel overseeing the federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's legislative election maps wants names of at least three people who could draw new sets of maps
A three-judge panel overseeing the federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's legislative election maps wants names of at least three people who could draw new sets of maps
 
The Trump Administration announced that the federal government will no longer make Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) payments under the Affordable Care Act, ensuring that health insurance premiums will sky rocket in North Carolina
The Trump Administration announced that the federal government will no longer make Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) payments under the Affordable Care Act, ensuring that health insurance premiums will sky rocket in North Carolina
 
Mrs. Verna Dell Moore "Sister" Faucette, age 102, entered her Heavenly Reward on October 16, 2017
Mrs. Verna Dell Moore "Sister" Faucette, age 102, entered her Heavenly Reward on October 16, 2017
 
Mrs. Dora Roberson Willey, age 67, of Jones Circle, Chocowinity, died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at her home
Mrs. Dora Roberson Willey, age 67, of Jones Circle, Chocowinity, died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at her home
 
Helen Reason Cherry, 83, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Helen Reason Cherry, 83, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
 
Mr. Hoyt Guilford Leggett, age 92, a resident of Leggett Road, Washington, NC died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his residence
Mr. Hoyt Guilford Leggett, age 92, a resident of Leggett Road, Washington, NC died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his residence
 
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