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Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a North Carolina church voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the city of Monroe Thursday after officials voted Tuesday to amend recent additions to the city's zoning code
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a North Carolina church voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the city of Monroe Thursday after officials voted Tuesday to amend recent additions to the city's zoning code
 
Mrs. Alberta Young Norfleet, age 72, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Monday, August 20, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC
Mrs. Alberta Young Norfleet, age 72, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Monday, August 20, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC
 
Rudolph E. Bailey, age 86 of Pinetown, NC passed away August 14, 2018 in Washington, NC
Rudolph E. Bailey, age 86 of Pinetown, NC passed away August 14, 2018 in Washington, NC
 
Michael Eugene Proctor, passed away on Friday, August 24th, at his home in Belhaven, surrounded by his family
Michael Eugene Proctor, passed away on Friday, August 24th, at his home in Belhaven, surrounded by his family
 
Mack "Horace" Keech, age 83, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Thursday August 23, 2018
Mack "Horace" Keech, age 83, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Thursday August 23, 2018
 
Remember the huge University of North Carolina athletics scandal, whereby the university's athletics department managed to arrange for star football and basketball players to get preferential treatment to such an extent that many graduated with college educations in name only
Remember the huge University of North Carolina athletics scandal, whereby the university's athletics department managed to arrange for star football and basketball players to get preferential treatment to such an extent that many graduated with college educations in name only
 
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Commission appears to operate with little, if any, oversight, aside from a board chairman and two - now one - commissioners, who are appointed by the governor
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Commission appears to operate with little, if any, oversight, aside from a board chairman and two - now one - commissioners, who are appointed by the governor
 
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) authored and introduced the Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act, legislation that would guarantee Americans have equal health care coverage, regardless of their health status or pre-existing conditions
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) authored and introduced the Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act, legislation that would guarantee Americans have equal health care coverage, regardless of their health status or pre-existing conditions
 
We're gathered together this afternoon to pay tribute to a fallen warrior - a great warrior - Technical Sergeant John Chapman, and to award him our nation's highest and most revered military honor.
We're gathered together this afternoon to pay tribute to a fallen warrior - a great warrior - Technical Sergeant John Chapman, and to award him our nation's highest and most revered military honor.
 
On Monday, Neil deGrasse Tyson, professional scientist and amateur philosopher, signified that he wanted a new force: Truth Force!
On Monday, Neil deGrasse Tyson, professional scientist and amateur philosopher, signified that he wanted a new force: Truth Force!
 
There is a puzzling expression regularly being used by members of the Trump administration that, they argue, describes a major goal of their protectionist trade policies: "reciprocal trade."
There is a puzzling expression regularly being used by members of the Trump administration that, they argue, describes a major goal of their protectionist trade policies: "reciprocal trade."
 
A company cited for questionable contract dealings in a recent state audit of the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission in 2015 paid a civil settlement of $7.8 million under federal allegations of fraud
A company cited for questionable contract dealings in a recent state audit of the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission in 2015 paid a civil settlement of $7.8 million under federal allegations of fraud
 
If there's a universe in which lowering the cap on North Carolina's income tax rate amounts to a "tax cut only for the wealthy," our universe's rules of mathematics - and language - must not apply
If there's a universe in which lowering the cap on North Carolina's income tax rate amounts to a "tax cut only for the wealthy," our universe's rules of mathematics - and language - must not apply
 
As you've all seen, Hurricane Lane is a Category 4 storm that is expected to have a significant impact on the State of Hawaii. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen briefed the President on this hurricane this morning.
As you've all seen, Hurricane Lane is a Category 4 storm that is expected to have a significant impact on the State of Hawaii. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen briefed the President on this hurricane this morning.
 
An appeal of a judge’s ruling requiring the fall election ballot to list Supreme Court candidate Chris Anglin as a Republican could threaten a key election deadline
An appeal of a judge’s ruling requiring the fall election ballot to list Supreme Court candidate Chris Anglin as a Republican could threaten a key election deadline
 
Keyes' arrest stemmed from Investigators making purchases of crack cocaine from Keyes. Investigators witnessed Keyes driving a vehicle with no license and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
Keyes' arrest stemmed from Investigators making purchases of crack cocaine from Keyes. Investigators witnessed Keyes driving a vehicle with no license and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
 
The fallout continues over an audit that found a lack of oversight by the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control commission has cost the state about $13.5 million
The fallout continues over an audit that found a lack of oversight by the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control commission has cost the state about $13.5 million
 
If you tell a lie long enough and often enough people will eventually believe it. That certainly seems to be the theory behind trying to convince people that the press is filled with fake news and is the "enemy of the people."
If you tell a lie long enough and often enough people will eventually believe it. That certainly seems to be the theory behind trying to convince people that the press is filled with fake news and is the "enemy of the people."
 
Jim Martin, and the four other living former North Carolina governors, held a news conference Monday, Aug. 13, in the State Capitol building, standing in bipartisan opposition to two constitutional amendments they say would limit executive power.
Jim Martin, and the four other living former North Carolina governors, held a news conference Monday, Aug. 13, in the State Capitol building, standing in bipartisan opposition to two constitutional amendments they say would limit executive power.
 
Congress spends a lot of time wasting it's time on not important stuff and then they find out there is not enough time left to do the important stuff.
Congress spends a lot of time wasting it's time on not important stuff and then they find out there is not enough time left to do the important stuff.
 
North Carolina's two most-populous counties, Mecklenburg and Wake, are home to about 21 percent of the state's population and 28 percent of its jobs. Over the past four years, about 45 percent of the state's net new jobs were created in either Mecklenburg or Wake
North Carolina's two most-populous counties, Mecklenburg and Wake, are home to about 21 percent of the state's population and 28 percent of its jobs. Over the past four years, about 45 percent of the state's net new jobs were created in either Mecklenburg or Wake
 
On Saturday, dozens of media outlets reported that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested an illegal alien who was taking his wife to the hospital to deliver their baby - but they conveniently left out one key detail: the man was a wanted murder suspect
On Saturday, dozens of media outlets reported that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested an illegal alien who was taking his wife to the hospital to deliver their baby - but they conveniently left out one key detail: the man was a wanted murder suspect
 
Mrs. Lenora Rae Woolard Toler, age 85, a resident of 4778 Slatestone Road, Washington, passed away Wednesday August 22, 2018 at her home
Mrs. Lenora Rae Woolard Toler, age 85, a resident of 4778 Slatestone Road, Washington, passed away Wednesday August 22, 2018 at her home
 
Mr. Jerry Mell Smyre, age 86, a resident of Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, N.C., died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his home
Mr. Jerry Mell Smyre, age 86, a resident of Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, N.C., died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his home
 
Mrs. Evelyn Maree MacKenzie Ricks, age 84, a resident of 225 Shad Bend Drive, Washington, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center
Mrs. Evelyn Maree MacKenzie Ricks, age 84, a resident of 225 Shad Bend Drive, Washington, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center
 
Pearlie Mae Silverthorne Leggett, age 93, a resident of Washington, NC died, Saturday August 19, 2018 at her home
Pearlie Mae Silverthorne Leggett, age 93, a resident of Washington, NC died, Saturday August 19, 2018 at her home
 
Early this morning, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) implemented a 2004 order of deportation to the Federal Republic of Germany of Jakiw Palij, a former Nazi SS labor camp guard in German-occupied Poland and a postwar resident of Queens, New York.
Early this morning, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) implemented a 2004 order of deportation to the Federal Republic of Germany of Jakiw Palij, a former Nazi SS labor camp guard in German-occupied Poland and a postwar resident of Queens, New York.
 
For Cathy, opioids are part of the blend of medications that keep her functioning
 
Louisiana officials denied two of America's largest banks an opportunity to be involved in a project worth hundreds of millions of dollars on Thursday because of their decision to align with left-wing activists and the Democratic party in pushing for gun control
Louisiana officials denied two of America's largest banks an opportunity to be involved in a project worth hundreds of millions of dollars on Thursday because of their decision to align with left-wing activists and the Democratic party in pushing for gun control
 
Why are the County Commissioners of Beaufort County not spraying for Mosquitoes - worst I ever seen - this year after raising taxes 16% in the last two years?
Why are the County Commissioners of Beaufort County not spraying for Mosquitoes - worst I ever seen - this year after raising taxes 16% in the last two years?
 
A prominent Republican lawmaker and proponent of loosening North Carolina's restrictive alcohol laws says direct government sales and distribution of distilled liquor is antiquated, and lawmakers should fix the broken system
A prominent Republican lawmaker and proponent of loosening North Carolina's restrictive alcohol laws says direct government sales and distribution of distilled liquor is antiquated, and lawmakers should fix the broken system
 
Today, the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation (FHLI) announced the selection of NCCARE360 to build the North Carolina Resource Platform-a new statewide tool to make it easier for providers, insurers and community-based organizations to connect people.
Today, the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation (FHLI) announced the selection of NCCARE360 to build the North Carolina Resource Platform-a new statewide tool to make it easier for providers, insurers and community-based organizations to connect people.
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel has ordered state elections officials to delay printing fall election ballots until Sept. 1.
A three-judge Superior Court panel has ordered state elections officials to delay printing fall election ballots until Sept. 1.
 
To everyone here today from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Customs and Border Protection, I want to you let you know that we love you, we support you, we will always have your back, and I think you know that.
To everyone here today from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Customs and Border Protection, I want to you let you know that we love you, we support you, we will always have your back, and I think you know that.
 
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