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I know you know I am a Noticer but did you know I can Chew and Notice at the same time?
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a lower court's order requiring the General Assembly to redraw legislative districts by March 15 and holding special legislative elections this year
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a lower court's order requiring the General Assembly to redraw legislative districts by March 15 and holding special legislative elections this year
 
There is always a part II to most of my stories. Most of the time I do not publish them here on BCN because even I know that very few care about Part I, so a Part II is further proof that my own narcissistic tendencies have overcome my better judgement.
There is always a part II to most of my stories. Most of the time I do not publish them here on BCN because even I know that very few care about Part I, so a Part II is further proof that my own narcissistic tendencies have overcome my better judgement.
 
The lead attorney representing landowners in a landmark property rights case says North Carolina residents must know how Gov. Roy Cooper's pick for transportation will handle compensation for the plaintiffs
The lead attorney representing landowners in a landmark property rights case says North Carolina residents must know how Gov. Roy Cooper's pick for transportation will handle compensation for the plaintiffs
 
The fact is that music has always been a major part of my family since I was born. My dad was a self taught musician. We always had instruments around the house.
The fact is that music has always been a major part of my family since I was born. My dad was a self taught musician. We always had instruments around the house.
 
I have spent the last several days waiting to watch the woods at the rabbit patch, "fill up with snow."
I have spent the last several days waiting to watch the woods at the rabbit patch, "fill up with snow."
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on David Shulkin, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on David Shulkin, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs
 
Let me say this with as much tact and respect as I can muster: If you truly believe that the level of democracy in North Carolina is in any way comparable to the level of democracy in Cuba, then you are either 1) an ignoramus, 2) an unrepentant communist, or 3) a college professor
Let me say this with as much tact and respect as I can muster: If you truly believe that the level of democracy in North Carolina is in any way comparable to the level of democracy in Cuba, then you are either 1) an ignoramus, 2) an unrepentant communist, or 3) a college professor
 
Susan Joyner Shaw Gerard, 64, of Blounts Creek, N.C. died peacefully on January 11, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, N.C. after a courageous and hard-fought battle against ovarian cancer
Susan Joyner Shaw Gerard, 64, of Blounts Creek, N.C. died peacefully on January 11, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, N.C. after a courageous and hard-fought battle against ovarian cancer
 
Mr. Carl Mayo Taylor, age 80, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home in Washington.
Mr. Carl Mayo Taylor, age 80, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home in Washington.
 
The N.C. General Assembly’s Legislative Research Commission officially endorsed this afternoon a plan to set new standards for the state’s "ainy day" spending reserves
The N.C. General Assembly’s Legislative Research Commission officially endorsed this afternoon a plan to set new standards for the state’s "ainy day" spending reserves
 
I returned to the rabbit patch from Elizabeth City and found things in good order.
I returned to the rabbit patch from Elizabeth City and found things in good order.
 
Who Is (And Should Be) "In Charge" Of Education In NC?
 
Attorneys representing liberal and civil-rights organizations in the Covington Voting Rights Act case cite a controversial study claiming North Carolina is no longer a fully functioning democracy as part of their filing with Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts to deny the state’s request
Attorneys representing liberal and civil-rights organizations in the Covington Voting Rights Act case cite a controversial study claiming North Carolina is no longer a fully functioning democracy as part of their filing with Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts to deny the state’s request
 
Governor Roy Cooper has hired an expert in public policy to serve as Policy Director and named two veteran state government employees to posts in the Governor's Office as he continued to fill his state team Tuesday
Governor Roy Cooper has hired an expert in public policy to serve as Policy Director and named two veteran state government employees to posts in the Governor's Office as he continued to fill his state team Tuesday
 
NC Public Schools Are Not Internationally Competitive
 
Influenza activity and flu-related deaths are rising in North Carolina as the peak of the 2016-17 flu season nears
Influenza activity and flu-related deaths are rising in North Carolina as the peak of the 2016-17 flu season nears
 
Today, Congressmen Walter B. Jones (R-NC) and Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the bipartisan Honoring Our Heroes Act, a bill that would allow family members within four generations of a veteran to apply for replacement medals, when all next of kin have passed away
Today, Congressmen Walter B. Jones (R-NC) and Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the bipartisan Honoring Our Heroes Act, a bill that would allow family members within four generations of a veteran to apply for replacement medals, when all next of kin have passed away
 
University of North Carolina system officials apparently need a refresher course on the First Amendment
University of North Carolina system officials apparently need a refresher course on the First Amendment
 
Preston Alligood, age 84, a resident of the Douglas Crossroads Community, died Tuesday January 10, 2017 at his home
Preston Alligood, age 84, a resident of the Douglas Crossroads Community, died Tuesday January 10, 2017 at his home
 
Frances Elizabeth "Fefe" Gibbs Gaffney, age 63, a resident of Washington, NC, died Thursday January 5, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Frances Elizabeth "Fefe" Gibbs Gaffney, age 63, a resident of Washington, NC, died Thursday January 5, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
Mr. Mitchell Farrow Alligood, age 58, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday January 7, 2017 at his home
Mr. Mitchell Farrow Alligood, age 58, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday January 7, 2017 at his home
 
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Kevin Boomer, 40 years of age, of 77 Corvette Road in Washington and Clyde Wiggins, 26 years of age, of 107 Sandpointe Drive in Washington
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Kevin Boomer, 40 years of age, of 77 Corvette Road in Washington and Clyde Wiggins, 26 years of age, of 107 Sandpointe Drive in Washington
 
The Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) surrendered in 1975 ending foreign domination started by the French in 1861.
The Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) surrendered in 1975 ending foreign domination started by the French in 1861.
 
Experts are using terms such as "absurd," and "silly" to describe a study, and an opinion column written by one of its founders, that purports North Carolina no longer is a functioning democracy, and that North Korea and Cuba rank higher for electoral integrity than the Tar Heel State
Experts are using terms such as "absurd," and "silly" to describe a study, and an opinion column written by one of its founders, that purports North Carolina no longer is a functioning democracy, and that North Korea and Cuba rank higher for electoral integrity than the Tar Heel State
 
Roy Cooper spent his last few weeks as governor-elect of North Carolina attacking the state legislature for encroaching on the separation of powers, weakening the rule of law, subverting the will of the voters, and hurrying new policies through too quickly, without adequate discussion
Roy Cooper spent his last few weeks as governor-elect of North Carolina attacking the state legislature for encroaching on the separation of powers, weakening the rule of law, subverting the will of the voters, and hurrying new policies through too quickly, without adequate discussion
 
I just read on a Facebook ad that William Shatner had died, but, I can't find that prescient news anywhere else, save Facebook.
I just read on a Facebook ad that William Shatner had died, but, I can't find that prescient news anywhere else, save Facebook.
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for January, 2017
 
Since Governor Pat McCrory entered office in January 2013, North Carolina's economy added 300,000 new jobs, the state experienced one of the largest drops in unemployment in the country, $2.6 billion in debt for federal unemployment insurance was paid off, personal income and business taxes were cut
Since Governor Pat McCrory entered office in January 2013, North Carolina's economy added 300,000 new jobs, the state experienced one of the largest drops in unemployment in the country, $2.6 billion in debt for federal unemployment insurance was paid off, personal income and business taxes were cut
 
While making calls for consensus, and saying “now is not the time to point fingers,” Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper renewed his challenge to the GOP-dominated legislature to repeal House Bill 2 and expand Medicaid during a Saturday morning inaugural address
While making calls for consensus, and saying “now is not the time to point fingers,” Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper renewed his challenge to the GOP-dominated legislature to repeal House Bill 2 and expand Medicaid during a Saturday morning inaugural address
 
New Zealand provided a force of combat soldiers despite protests at home. A total of 3800 served in combat resulting in 37 killed in action and 187 wounded.
New Zealand provided a force of combat soldiers despite protests at home. A total of 3800 served in combat resulting in 37 killed in action and 187 wounded.
 
I woke yesterday morning to the sound of a steady rain falling over the rabbit patch.
I woke yesterday morning to the sound of a steady rain falling over the rabbit patch.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper served notice today that he is seeking federal approval that would allow the state to cover more uninsured North Carolinians through Medicaid
Gov. Roy Cooper served notice today that he is seeking federal approval that would allow the state to cover more uninsured North Carolinians through Medicaid
 
Draft Teacher Turnover Report Shows Improvement
 
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