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In 2013, North Carolina launched “Read To Achieve, which was supposed to help lagging kids reach literacy by third grade. Six years and $150 million later, the state has seen little success.
In 2013, North Carolina launched “Read To Achieve, which was supposed to help lagging kids reach literacy by third grade. Six years and $150 million later, the state has seen little success.
 
College meal plans can help students avoid buying groceries and cooking for themselves—but they can also cost thousands of dollars each semester.
College meal plans can help students avoid buying groceries and cooking for themselves—but they can also cost thousands of dollars each semester.
 
North Carolina Republican Party Counsel Josh Howard has released the following statement.
 
Top-ranking senators have introduced an omnibus health-care bill that would add severely disabled people to the Medicaid rolls and abolish restrictive certificate of need laws.
Top-ranking senators have introduced an omnibus health-care bill that would add severely disabled people to the Medicaid rolls and abolish restrictive certificate of need laws.
 
The BCCC Foundation-Nutrien 26th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament for Scholarships will take place on May 3.
The BCCC Foundation-Nutrien 26th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament for Scholarships will take place on May 3.
 
Acting on a tip received by the Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, March 22, 2019, Beaufort County Sgt. Nathan Drake conducted a traffic stop on a blue Dodge Charger in Aurora. During the stop, Drake located marijuana, cocaine, digital scales, plastic baggies and a loaded 9mm handgun.
Acting on a tip received by the Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, March 22, 2019, Beaufort County Sgt. Nathan Drake conducted a traffic stop on a blue Dodge Charger in Aurora. During the stop, Drake located marijuana, cocaine, digital scales, plastic baggies and a loaded 9mm handgun.
 
The Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) program is concluding this week after completing partial repairs to the homes of 2,183 Hurricane Florence survivors in 12 counties.
The Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) program is concluding this week after completing partial repairs to the homes of 2,183 Hurricane Florence survivors in 12 counties.
 
Washington City Council Meeting Agenda for April 8, 2019
 
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis, Jeanne Shaheen, chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, reaffirmed Congress’ commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in advance of the organization’s 70th anniversary.
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis, Jeanne Shaheen, chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, reaffirmed Congress’ commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in advance of the organization’s 70th anniversary.
 
Quite apart from the salutary effects of fitting individual students to the schools best suited for them, competition improves the quality of education provided.
Quite apart from the salutary effects of fitting individual students to the schools best suited for them, competition improves the quality of education provided.
 
There are few things as pleasant as waking when you please, to a choir of songbirds.
There are few things as pleasant as waking when you please, to a choir of songbirds.
 
Americans from across the political spectrum can unite around prison reform legislation that will reduce crime while giving our fellow citizens a chance at redemption.
Americans from across the political spectrum can unite around prison reform legislation that will reduce crime while giving our fellow citizens a chance at redemption.
 
This fall a “We Are Teachers” blog post, lamenting an upsurge in over-involved parents, went viral, eliciting coverage from myriad media outlets and the national teachers’ union.
This fall a “We Are Teachers” blog post, lamenting an upsurge in over-involved parents, went viral, eliciting coverage from myriad media outlets and the national teachers’ union.
 
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis, Amy Klobuchar, and Chuck Schumer introduced bipartisan legislation to allow countries, states, and municipalities to obtain federal trademark protection for their flags, symbols, insignia, and seals.
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis, Amy Klobuchar, and Chuck Schumer introduced bipartisan legislation to allow countries, states, and municipalities to obtain federal trademark protection for their flags, symbols, insignia, and seals.
 
To highlight the importance of healthy, caring connections between children and their parents and the communities in which they live, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina.
To highlight the importance of healthy, caring connections between children and their parents and the communities in which they live, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina.
 
Additional seat in Congress and billions of dollars in federal funding are at stake for North Carolina
Additional seat in Congress and billions of dollars in federal funding are at stake for North Carolina
 
Congressional Democrats are reintroducing the Debt-Free College Act in an attempt to lower costs and increase federal intervention in higher education.
Congressional Democrats are reintroducing the Debt-Free College Act in an attempt to lower costs and increase federal intervention in higher education.
 
On Wednesday March 27, 2019, The Washington Police Department arrested Mindy Renee Sullivan, W/F, 38 y/o, 821 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount North Carolina in connection with the Player's Vape armed robbery on March 25, 2019 in Washington, North Carolina.
On Wednesday March 27, 2019, The Washington Police Department arrested Mindy Renee Sullivan, W/F, 38 y/o, 821 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount North Carolina in connection with the Player's Vape armed robbery on March 25, 2019 in Washington, North Carolina.
 
A federal grand jury indicted N.C. Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes, political donor Greg Lindberg of Durham, and two Lindberg associates on charges of wire fraud, bribery, and making false statements to law enforcement agents.
A federal grand jury indicted N.C. Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes, political donor Greg Lindberg of Durham, and two Lindberg associates on charges of wire fraud, bribery, and making false statements to law enforcement agents.
 
Scene: Downtown Raleigh, 2018. There's a new feature on the roads and - though they're not supposed to - sidewalks. Young men and women in professional attire zipping by at lunchtime in electric-powered scooters.
Scene: Downtown Raleigh, 2018. There's a new feature on the roads and - though they're not supposed to - sidewalks. Young men and women in professional attire zipping by at lunchtime in electric-powered scooters.
 
To help address the gender pay gap for women workers in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order No. 93. The order directs state government agencies to ban the use of salary history in the hiring process.
To help address the gender pay gap for women workers in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order No. 93. The order directs state government agencies to ban the use of salary history in the hiring process.
 
The Administration condemns Nicolas Maduro's continued use of foreign military personnel in his attempt to remain in power, including the introduction of Russian military personnel and equipment into Venezuela.
The Administration condemns Nicolas Maduro's continued use of foreign military personnel in his attempt to remain in power, including the introduction of Russian military personnel and equipment into Venezuela.
 
If Medicaid expansion forces taxpayers to pick up the tab for a service that was either previously paid for some other way or not consumed in the first place, there is no reduction in the cost of care.
If Medicaid expansion forces taxpayers to pick up the tab for a service that was either previously paid for some other way or not consumed in the first place, there is no reduction in the cost of care.
 
Raleigh residents soon won’t see Bird or Lime e-scooters zipping around town.
Raleigh residents soon won’t see Bird or Lime e-scooters zipping around town.
 
Whenever I write about my favorite mystery authors, I mention Louise Penny so when I heard she was going to speak in Hickory, NC in March, I immediately got tickets to see her.
Whenever I write about my favorite mystery authors, I mention Louise Penny so when I heard she was going to speak in Hickory, NC in March, I immediately got tickets to see her.
 
Christians set aside this time for self-examination, reflection, repentance and preparation for Easter. Many sacrifice by giving up something or volunteering, essentially giving themselves to others.
Christians set aside this time for self-examination, reflection, repentance and preparation for Easter. Many sacrifice by giving up something or volunteering, essentially giving themselves to others.
 
The legal landscape for a major health insurance reform shifted dramatically Thursday with a decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
The legal landscape for a major health insurance reform shifted dramatically Thursday with a decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
 
Joining a union, just like joining a political party or a religious group, should be an individual’s free choice.
Joining a union, just like joining a political party or a religious group, should be an individual’s free choice.
 
Chairman Hayes today announced he has relinquished most of his day-to-day duties of managing the NCGOP to other constitutional officers.
Chairman Hayes today announced he has relinquished most of his day-to-day duties of managing the NCGOP to other constitutional officers.
 
Obamacare is a total disaster and Democrats know it. They sold Obamacare on lies and empty promises, and after years of implementation, it has completely failed the American people - costs exploded, options vanished, and patients suffered.
Obamacare is a total disaster and Democrats know it. They sold Obamacare on lies and empty promises, and after years of implementation, it has completely failed the American people - costs exploded, options vanished, and patients suffered.
 
Robin Hayes, chairman of the N.C. Republican Party, Wednesday relinquished most of his daily managing responsibilities to other party officers.
Robin Hayes, chairman of the N.C. Republican Party, Wednesday relinquished most of his daily managing responsibilities to other party officers.
 
The project started in 2017 at the state’s aquariums as a joint initiative between the North Carolina Departments of Natural and Cultural Resources and Health and Human Services and was inspired by the national Museums for All program.
The project started in 2017 at the state’s aquariums as a joint initiative between the North Carolina Departments of Natural and Cultural Resources and Health and Human Services and was inspired by the national Museums for All program.
 
Last week, former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the Biden Courage Awards ceremony in preparation for his presidential campaign launch. There, he critiqued a centra
Last week, former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the Biden Courage Awards ceremony in preparation for his presidential campaign launch. There, he critiqued a centra
 
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