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The political interests of colleges and universities are adding to a growing list of problems for the schools over the past decade, and the free market will punish them accordingly, experts say
The political interests of colleges and universities are adding to a growing list of problems for the schools over the past decade, and the free market will punish them accordingly, experts say
 
Slowly, but surely the prelude to autumn glory is making its' presence known. Even the ragweed is pretty enough to write about.
Slowly, but surely the prelude to autumn glory is making its' presence known. Even the ragweed is pretty enough to write about.
 
Eliminating the debt limit has long been a cause of liberal commentators, media elites and Washington insiders
Eliminating the debt limit has long been a cause of liberal commentators, media elites and Washington insiders
 
Country singer Jason Aldean rejected an invitation to play for survivors of and first responders to the mass shooting in Las Vegas - but then turned around and appeared on Saturday Night Live
Country singer Jason Aldean rejected an invitation to play for survivors of and first responders to the mass shooting in Las Vegas - but then turned around and appeared on Saturday Night Live
 
Mrs. Sheree Ann Tobias Brown, age 40, a resident of V.O.A. Road, Washington, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
Mrs. Sheree Ann Tobias Brown, age 40, a resident of V.O.A. Road, Washington, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
 
Mr. Edward Harold Younce, age 84, resident of 111 Riverchase, Washington, died Thursday afternoon, October 12, 2017 at his home
Mr. Edward Harold Younce, age 84, resident of 111 Riverchase, Washington, died Thursday afternoon, October 12, 2017 at his home
 
Mr. Richard Wade Kelly, age 74, a resident of Plymouth, NC died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
Mr. Richard Wade Kelly, age 74, a resident of Plymouth, NC died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
 
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! PiCASO and Uptown Greenville will host their second Dickinson Avenue After Dark event Saturday, October 14th from 7 to 11 pm.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! PiCASO and Uptown Greenville will host their second Dickinson Avenue After Dark event Saturday, October 14th from 7 to 11 pm.
 
North Carolina is sending more help to Puerto Rico as the island continues to recover and rebuild from devastation caused after Hurricane Maria struck September 20
North Carolina is sending more help to Puerto Rico as the island continues to recover and rebuild from devastation caused after Hurricane Maria struck September 20
 
Increasingly, the old model of earning a college degree by simply choosing a school, paying cash to cover room, board, and tuition, and graduating within four years (with summers off) is passé
Increasingly, the old model of earning a college degree by simply choosing a school, paying cash to cover room, board, and tuition, and graduating within four years (with summers off) is passé
 
Governor Cooper signed into law S.B. 582, an act (i) to make technical, clarifying, and other modifications to the current operations appropriations act of 2017 and to related legislation and (ii) to make agency technical corrections
Governor Cooper signed into law S.B. 582, an act (i) to make technical, clarifying, and other modifications to the current operations appropriations act of 2017 and to related legislation and (ii) to make agency technical corrections
 
What if a product could save lives and millions in health-care costs?
What if a product could save lives and millions in health-care costs?
 
Daybreak was especially beautiful this morning . . I know because I was there, at the "early service" on the rabbit patch. The sky was a deep apricot color and seemed to light the fields. I am always hopeful at sunrise.
Daybreak was especially beautiful this morning . . I know because I was there, at the "early service" on the rabbit patch. The sky was a deep apricot color and seemed to light the fields. I am always hopeful at sunrise.
 
On Wednesday, I traveled to Las Vegas to visit with the victims of the horrific shooting, speak with their families, and thank the brave citizens, first responders and medical personnel who saved so many lives.
On Wednesday, I traveled to Las Vegas to visit with the victims of the horrific shooting, speak with their families, and thank the brave citizens, first responders and medical personnel who saved so many lives.
 
Dr. Richard Earl Crawford, age 72, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Dr. Richard Earl Crawford, age 72, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
Mrs. Jacquelyn "Jackie" Respess Manning, age 83, a resident of Pantego and Belhaven died Monday October 9, 2017 at her Belhaven home
Mrs. Jacquelyn "Jackie" Respess Manning, age 83, a resident of Pantego and Belhaven died Monday October 9, 2017 at her Belhaven home
 
As Hurricane Nate made landfall on the Gulf Coast and moved northward through western North Carolina as a Tropical Depression, many counties, including Ashe, Burke and Caldwell counties, saw damaging effects
As Hurricane Nate made landfall on the Gulf Coast and moved northward through western North Carolina as a Tropical Depression, many counties, including Ashe, Burke and Caldwell counties, saw damaging effects
 
North Carolina's infant mortality rate dipped by 1.4 percent in 2016 to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births, compared with the 2015 rate of 7.3 infant deaths
North Carolina's infant mortality rate dipped by 1.4 percent in 2016 to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births, compared with the 2015 rate of 7.3 infant deaths
 
North Carolina's elections agency is calling on candidates eligible to request a runoff or recount to do so as soon as possible
North Carolina's elections agency is calling on candidates eligible to request a runoff or recount to do so as soon as possible
 
On Monday, giving testimony in Washington against terrorist Ahmed Abu Khattala, who's accused of orchestrating the attack on the consulate, Diplomatic Security Special Agent Scott Wickland, the ambassador's bodyguard, revealed Stevens' harrowing last words.
On Monday, giving testimony in Washington against terrorist Ahmed Abu Khattala, who's accused of orchestrating the attack on the consulate, Diplomatic Security Special Agent Scott Wickland, the ambassador's bodyguard, revealed Stevens' harrowing last words.
 
Governor Cooper has declared October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in North Carolina to bring awareness to the impact cybersecurity threats and breaches have on the security of citizens and the state
Governor Cooper has declared October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in North Carolina to bring awareness to the impact cybersecurity threats and breaches have on the security of citizens and the state
 
Senate Republicans sent strong signals with Thursday's passage of the Electoral Freedom Act of 2017 that they may still scrap judicial elections in exchange for some form of merit selection for judges
Senate Republicans sent strong signals with Thursday's passage of the Electoral Freedom Act of 2017 that they may still scrap judicial elections in exchange for some form of merit selection for judges
 
With only about a month of legislative days left in 2017, Congress needs to unite together on an issue that should have bipartisan support: Small business tax cuts
With only about a month of legislative days left in 2017, Congress needs to unite together on an issue that should have bipartisan support: Small business tax cuts
 
According to former New York Times reporter Sharon Waxman, an exposé on Democratic mega-donor and top Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual harassment was squelched in 2004 after the Times was pressured by powerful people, including actors Matt Damon and Russell Crowe.
According to former New York Times reporter Sharon Waxman, an exposé on Democratic mega-donor and top Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual harassment was squelched in 2004 after the Times was pressured by powerful people, including actors Matt Damon and Russell Crowe.
 
The 2017-18 General Assembly may soon try to keep alive its unblemished record of overriding Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes
The 2017-18 General Assembly may soon try to keep alive its unblemished record of overriding Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes
 
The N.C. Division of Environmental Quality has fined Apple Computer's data center in Maiden more than $40,000 for violating the state's Solid Waste Management Act
The N.C. Division of Environmental Quality has fined Apple Computer's data center in Maiden more than $40,000 for violating the state's Solid Waste Management Act
 
Governor Roy Cooper, First Lady Kristin Cooper and cabinet secretaries will join volunteers to mark Hurricane Matthew's one-year anniversary with a day of service on Saturday, October 7 at 9:00 a.m.
Governor Roy Cooper, First Lady Kristin Cooper and cabinet secretaries will join volunteers to mark Hurricane Matthew's one-year anniversary with a day of service on Saturday, October 7 at 9:00 a.m.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his fight against wasteful government spending and voted against H. Con. Res. 71, legislation establishing the congressional budget for fiscal year 2018
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his fight against wasteful government spending and voted against H. Con. Res. 71, legislation establishing the congressional budget for fiscal year 2018
 
The White House is illuminated in pink in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sunday, October 1, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
The White House is illuminated in pink in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sunday, October 1, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
 
When I first started covering politics there were three registered Democrats for every one registered Republican in North Carolina
When I first started covering politics there were three registered Democrats for every one registered Republican in North Carolina
 
Democrats, progressive activists, and left-leaning editorialists haven't liked past ideas from Republicans to change the way North Carolina's elections are run
Democrats, progressive activists, and left-leaning editorialists haven't liked past ideas from Republicans to change the way North Carolina's elections are run
 
Governor Roy Cooper today welcomed dozens of members of swift water rescue teams from across North Carolina to the Executive Mansion and thanked them for their service during Hurricane Matthew
Governor Roy Cooper today welcomed dozens of members of swift water rescue teams from across North Carolina to the Executive Mansion and thanked them for their service during Hurricane Matthew
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley are calling for full public disclosure of documents pertaining to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy
Congressman Walter B. Jones and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley are calling for full public disclosure of documents pertaining to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy
 
Last week, Senator Thom Tillis and two of his colleagues introduced a bill called "The Succeed Act," which stands for "Solution for Undocumented Children through Careers, Employment, Education and Defending our nation."
Last week, Senator Thom Tillis and two of his colleagues introduced a bill called "The Succeed Act," which stands for "Solution for Undocumented Children through Careers, Employment, Education and Defending our nation."
 
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