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The State Board of Education received the 2016-17 State of the Teaching Profession in North Carolina report last week. The report summarizes the attrition and mobility of public school teachers between March 2016 and March 2017
The State Board of Education received the 2016-17 State of the Teaching Profession in North Carolina report last week. The report summarizes the attrition and mobility of public school teachers between March 2016 and March 2017
 
North Carolina, among many other states, are in a tizzy trying to land the reported “second headquarters” of Amazon
North Carolina, among many other states, are in a tizzy trying to land the reported “second headquarters” of Amazon
 
I want to thank Secretary Carson, along with Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., and the many distinguished guests joining us here today. It's a great honor.
I want to thank Secretary Carson, along with Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., and the many distinguished guests joining us here today. It's a great honor.
 
The General Assembly will take up legislation to resolve the GenX water pollution case and judicial redistricting and reform when it returns to special session Wednesday.
The General Assembly will take up legislation to resolve the GenX water pollution case and judicial redistricting and reform when it returns to special session Wednesday.
 
Maybe, core Democrats, who are obsessed with ruining their political adversaries at all costs, should pull their heads out of their propagandistic sand.
Maybe, core Democrats, who are obsessed with ruining their political adversaries at all costs, should pull their heads out of their propagandistic sand.
 
In the past, I've been critical of commercial activity on North Carolina's public university campuses. It competes with private business, attracts unfair tax advantages, and may (in some cases) violate provisions of the Umstead Act
In the past, I've been critical of commercial activity on North Carolina's public university campuses. It competes with private business, attracts unfair tax advantages, and may (in some cases) violate provisions of the Umstead Act
 
In the media and among pundits, the term "trickle-down economics" is used a lot
In the media and among pundits, the term "trickle-down economics" is used a lot
 
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed new members to serve on several state boards and commissions, including the NCWorks Commission, the North Carolina Medical Board and the Youth Advisory Council
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed new members to serve on several state boards and commissions, including the NCWorks Commission, the North Carolina Medical Board and the Youth Advisory Council
 
Court intervention in congressional redistricting has some lawmakers wondering whether judges are gaveling their way into legislative territory
Court intervention in congressional redistricting has some lawmakers wondering whether judges are gaveling their way into legislative territory
 
I was up this morning, when the territory was dark and silent. I especially wanted to see the sunrise on the snow, again.
I was up this morning, when the territory was dark and silent. I especially wanted to see the sunrise on the snow, again.
 
Betsy Lorraine Moore of Wilson, NC passed peacefully Wednesday evening, January 10, 2018
Betsy Lorraine Moore of Wilson, NC passed peacefully Wednesday evening, January 10, 2018
 
Seattle's minimum-wage hikes have made labor costs too expensive for a Subway franchise to afford to do the five-dollar footlong promotion
Seattle's minimum-wage hikes have made labor costs too expensive for a Subway franchise to afford to do the five-dollar footlong promotion
 
Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has started accepting applications for Drug-Free Communities Support Program grants, for Fiscal Year 2018
Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has started accepting applications for Drug-Free Communities Support Program grants, for Fiscal Year 2018
 
Classes are available through Beaufort County Community College's Continuing Education Division. To register or for more information, call 252-940-6375 or email continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu. Ask to join the mailing list for the latest updates
Classes are available through Beaufort County Community College's Continuing Education Division. To register or for more information, call 252-940-6375 or email continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu. Ask to join the mailing list for the latest updates
 
House Republicans beat back several attempts Wednesday by Democrats to expand the regulatory scope of a bill dealing with the GenX contaminant dumped into the lower Cape Fear River region, as the measure passed 116-0.
House Republicans beat back several attempts Wednesday by Democrats to expand the regulatory scope of a bill dealing with the GenX contaminant dumped into the lower Cape Fear River region, as the measure passed 116-0.
 
Earning a scholarship to a college or university - whether that scholarship is academic or athletic - is quite the accomplishment, both for the student and the respective family
Earning a scholarship to a college or university - whether that scholarship is academic or athletic - is quite the accomplishment, both for the student and the respective family
 
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Lending Act of 2018, bipartisan legislation that would protect veterans from targeted predatory home loan practices by requiring lenders to demonstrate a material benefit to consumer
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Lending Act of 2018, bipartisan legislation that would protect veterans from targeted predatory home loan practices by requiring lenders to demonstrate a material benefit to consumer
 
A pair of North Carolina occupational licensing boards warring over who may lawfully use acupuncture needles for treatment and therapy could thrust the state into another constitutional embarrassment, state Sen. Andy Wells said Tuesday
A pair of North Carolina occupational licensing boards warring over who may lawfully use acupuncture needles for treatment and therapy could thrust the state into another constitutional embarrassment, state Sen. Andy Wells said Tuesday
 
These classes is available through Beaufort County Community College's Frances Morgan Roberson Culinary Program
These classes is available through Beaufort County Community College's Frances Morgan Roberson Culinary Program
 
You could do a whole lot worse than have your own parking lot sign behind a bar.
You could do a whole lot worse than have your own parking lot sign behind a bar.
 
Every few days, I see another story. They're always the same
Every few days, I see another story. They're always the same
 
First Lady Melania Trump is today announcing the addition of three new positions to her East Wing staff, including Director of Policy, Director of Operations and Communications Coordinator
First Lady Melania Trump is today announcing the addition of three new positions to her East Wing staff, including Director of Policy, Director of Operations and Communications Coordinator
 
The frost has passed, and soon it will be time to prepare soils for spring planting. Growing nutritious fruits and vegetables can be far more rewarding when done as a community effort
The frost has passed, and soon it will be time to prepare soils for spring planting. Growing nutritious fruits and vegetables can be far more rewarding when done as a community effort
 
It is imperative that universities take the time to deeply reflect on their purpose (or rather, purposes). There is no better time for UNC-Chapel Hill to do so than now, as it crafts a new general education curriculum
It is imperative that universities take the time to deeply reflect on their purpose (or rather, purposes). There is no better time for UNC-Chapel Hill to do so than now, as it crafts a new general education curriculum
 
You don't have to be a meteorologist to understand that the gathering storm clouds are threatening the 2018 elections
You don't have to be a meteorologist to understand that the gathering storm clouds are threatening the 2018 elections
 
The Public Schools of Robeson County voted unanimously Jan. 9 to approve Southside Ashpole Elementary School for transfer to the Innovative School District
The Public Schools of Robeson County voted unanimously Jan. 9 to approve Southside Ashpole Elementary School for transfer to the Innovative School District
 
The following are statements made by the White House Press Secretary from January 10-11, 2018
 
Men of Success, Beaufort County Community College's minority male mentoring group, will host a Black History Month Black Tie Gala on Friday, February 23
Men of Success, Beaufort County Community College's minority male mentoring group, will host a Black History Month Black Tie Gala on Friday, February 23
 
The North Carolina House and Senate convene today in Special Session at noon to take up a variety of topics. It was initially hoped that this would be a short session
The North Carolina House and Senate convene today in Special Session at noon to take up a variety of topics. It was initially hoped that this would be a short session
 
Mitt Romney may run for his seat in Utah. Oh my God, what will we do now? Will Mitt and the President get along? Will Mitt be another John McCain who looks for opportunities to stick it in the face of Donald Trump because of something he said about him during the campaign?
Mitt Romney may run for his seat in Utah. Oh my God, what will we do now? Will Mitt and the President get along? Will Mitt be another John McCain who looks for opportunities to stick it in the face of Donald Trump because of something he said about him during the campaign?
 
Mrs. Josephine Krukoski Kwiatkowski, age 84, formerly of Washington, died Wednesday January 10, 2018 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
Mrs. Josephine Krukoski Kwiatkowski, age 84, formerly of Washington, died Wednesday January 10, 2018 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
 
Mrs. Louise Ward Ricks Fisher, age 88, a former resident of The Willows in Washington, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Mrs. Louise Ward Ricks Fisher, age 88, a former resident of The Willows in Washington, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018
 
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