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The way the General Assembly confirms Cabinet appointees, by invoking the Senate's constitutional authority, will mirror methods used in other states
Published: Thursday, January 26th, 2017 @ 10:57 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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At an education event held this morning, Gov. Roy Cooper encouraged leaders in business and education to support improvements in North Carolina's K-12 school system, including an increase in teacher pay
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 9:56 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The number of North Carolinians who registered to vote or updated their registrations through various state agencies under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) more than doubled since 2012, from about 345,000 that year to a record 715,000 in 2016.
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 9:53 pm
By: Russell Allen
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Attorneys close to legislative Republicans told Carolina Journal special legislative elections in 2017 "are almost certainly off the table."
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 9:47 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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When the phone rings at 3 a.m. it's a safe bet it's not good news, especially when a police officer is on the other end of the call
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 9:40 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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If the relationship between new Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led General Assembly remains a “known unknown” at this point, one element of that relationship almost certainly can be characterized as a “known known”
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 9:37 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Three galleries, four exhibits on display now! Thanks to Zaxby's and AOP members, Lynne Anderson & Pat Carlson for donating appetizers for the January art reception at AOP.
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 7:12 pm
By: Russell Allen
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Mountaire Farms will launch a feed mill operation that will bring 65 jobs to Scotland County
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 7:01 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Alejandro Rodriguez Jimenez, age 42, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the home
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 5:44 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Robert Louis Peaden, age 71, a resident of 1462 Slatestone Road, Washington, died Sunday January 22, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 5:29 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Donald Baird, age 83, a resident of Dogwood Trail, Washington, NC died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Pitt Vidant Inpatient Hospice
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 5:26 pm
By: Announcements
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Gov. Roy Cooper says he wants to defund North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship program against the will of North Carolina's conservative legislative majority
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 @ 2:44 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Whether the frame of reference is North Carolina or the nation as a whole, no one can dispute the fact that there is a partisan divide - and that it has been growing
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 11:48 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The time is approaching when we will need to settle down and accept the final results. It is understandable that people will want to deny the truth but facts are facts.
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 11:48 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) joined Congressmen Chris Collins (NY-27) and Blake Farenthold (TX-27) to introduce legislation that would curb the installation of wind turbines in close proximity to military installations
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 11:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Republican Conference Chair Representative John Szoka (HD 45 Cumberland County) who served with former Representative Samuelson expressed his condolences on behalf of the caucus to her family today on her passing.
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 11:02 pm
By: Russell Allen
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Governor Roy Cooper has recommended eight community and regional projects in Western North Carolina for Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 10:49 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The office of Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Thursday, January 19, 2017 that he has been appointed by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) to chair the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Natural and Economic Resources
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 6:25 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's selection of Rep. Susi Hamilton as secretary of natural and cultural resources is emblematic of the philosophical contrast between Cooper and the GOP legislative majority, state Rep. Chris Millis said
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 6:16 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Kitty Hawk Precinct of the Dare County Republican Party will hold its annual precinct meeting on Saturday Feb 4th at 1 PM in the KH Town Meeting Room.
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 6:04 pm
By: Mattie Lawson
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced a new leadership team for the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 6:02 pm
By: Governor's Office
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All forms of art (drawing, digital/mixed photography, sculpture, installation, digital, collage, fiber art, etc.)accepted by local, regional and NC artists.
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 4:13 pm
By: Russell Allen
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following video statement after the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump.
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 3:05 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Opening day of the 2017-18 General Assembly was filled with warm greetings, friendly exchanges, and promises of compromise. After a short break, lawmakers have returned to get down to the real work of the session
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Plan to join the region's most influential arts, business, government and community leaders to celebrate Greenville's center city
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 1:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Beaufort County Hospital Authority Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 01, 2017 at 1:30 PM
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 12:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On January 3, 2017 at about 6:00 PM the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a call reporting a shooting at a residence on Main Street in Pinetown, North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 4:14 am
By: Russell Allen
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on the passing of his friend and former colleague, Ruth Samuelson...
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 4:13 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Gov. Roy Cooper's plan to expand Medicaid is likely to die soon after Donald Trump takes office, a key state lawmaker says
Published: Monday, January 23rd, 2017 @ 11:02 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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This really has me concerned!
Published: Monday, January 23rd, 2017 @ 10:59 am
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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Even though Gov. Roy Cooper’s request to expand North Carolina’s Medicaid program unilaterally has been halted in federal court, some GOP lawmakers say they are open to considering a limited enrollment increase
Published: Monday, January 23rd, 2017 @ 5:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's executive order directing federal agencies to "ease the burden" of Obamacare
Published: Monday, January 23rd, 2017 @ 4:59 am
By: Thom Tillis
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