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Today Governor Roy Cooper signed two bills into law, SB 420, the North Carolina Service members Civil Relief Act and SB 218, Clarify State Recognition – Lumbee Indians.
Today Governor Roy Cooper signed two bills into law, SB 420, the North Carolina Service members Civil Relief Act and SB 218, Clarify State Recognition – Lumbee Indians.
 
We are more than three weeks into the new fiscal year and the state is still without a budget thanks to Governor Roy Cooper’s Medicaid expansion-or-nothing ultimatum.
We are more than three weeks into the new fiscal year and the state is still without a budget thanks to Governor Roy Cooper’s Medicaid expansion-or-nothing ultimatum.
 
Judicial elections can frustrate voters. Other than names and party labels, it’s often hard to learn much about the candidates. They tend to avoid discussing issues that might prompt future court cases.
Judicial elections can frustrate voters. Other than names and party labels, it’s often hard to learn much about the candidates. They tend to avoid discussing issues that might prompt future court cases.
 
East Carolina University has become the 77th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators.
East Carolina University has become the 77th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators.
 
Last Thursday morning, a single mother of two was jogging along Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts when she was allegedly flashed twice by a man running the other way, who didn’t know one crucial fact about the 6’1” woman: She was a former soldier in the Israeli army.
Last Thursday morning, a single mother of two was jogging along Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts when she was allegedly flashed twice by a man running the other way, who didn’t know one crucial fact about the 6’1” woman: She was a former soldier in the Israeli army.
 
On Monday, The New Yorker printed a lengthy piece by reporter Jane Mayer about the sad fate of former Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. Franken resigned from the Senate in 2017 after a bevy of women accused him of sexual harassment
On Monday, The New Yorker printed a lengthy piece by reporter Jane Mayer about the sad fate of former Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. Franken resigned from the Senate in 2017 after a bevy of women accused him of sexual harassment
 
Remarks by President Trump at a Full Honors Welcome Ceremony for the Secretary of Defense
 
On 7/16/2019, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Robert Blount, 29 years of age, of 537 S. 7th Street in Aurora and Jayvion Wright, 23 years of age, of 346 Middle Road in Aurora.
On 7/16/2019, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Robert Blount, 29 years of age, of 537 S. 7th Street in Aurora and Jayvion Wright, 23 years of age, of 346 Middle Road in Aurora.
 
Governor Roy Cooper toured St. Pauls Elementary in Robeson County to push for a school construction bond that will allow voters to guarantee funding for new school buildings and renovations across the state.
Governor Roy Cooper toured St. Pauls Elementary in Robeson County to push for a school construction bond that will allow voters to guarantee funding for new school buildings and renovations across the state.
 
State Treasurer Dale Fowell has sweetened a deal for hospitals to sign on to his Clear Pricing Project.
 
I grew up in the “separate but equal” school era, although we knew Black schools weren’t equal. The 1954 Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education, ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
I grew up in the “separate but equal” school era, although we knew Black schools weren’t equal. The 1954 Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education, ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
 
By the time it made it through the Senate, the bill to reform Certificate-of-Need laws had lost most of its teeth.
By the time it made it through the Senate, the bill to reform Certificate-of-Need laws had lost most of its teeth.
 
Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, threatened to shoot down more American drones on Wednesday.
Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, threatened to shoot down more American drones on Wednesday.
 
ECU junior kicker Jake Verity has been named to the 2019 Lou Groza Place-kicker Award Watch List, according to an announcement by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission Wednesday.
ECU junior kicker Jake Verity has been named to the 2019 Lou Groza Place-kicker Award Watch List, according to an announcement by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission Wednesday.
 
Twelve graduates of Beaufort County Community College’s Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program received their nursing school pins on July 18 in a traditional rite of passage for nursing school graduates across the country.
Twelve graduates of Beaufort County Community College’s Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program received their nursing school pins on July 18 in a traditional rite of passage for nursing school graduates across the country.
 
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and the Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee introduced a Senate resolution commending the men and women of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their honorable service.
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and the Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee introduced a Senate resolution commending the men and women of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their honorable service.
 
Fiery arguments over hemp regulation smoldered out Wednesday, July 24, when House members reversed feverish efforts to criminalize the plant’s smokable flower.
Fiery arguments over hemp regulation smoldered out Wednesday, July 24, when House members reversed feverish efforts to criminalize the plant’s smokable flower.
 
Back in 2010, I wrote a piece for the Martin Center entitled Bad Sociology, Not Law bemoaning the marginalization of common law doctrine in the American law school curriculum.
Back in 2010, I wrote a piece for the Martin Center entitled Bad Sociology, Not Law bemoaning the marginalization of common law doctrine in the American law school curriculum.
 
Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure
 
I have been in Elizabeth City, a good while this summer.
I have been in Elizabeth City, a good while this summer.
 
I am now watching Robert Mueller before the U.S. Congress and this is, and will be a shattering experience.
I am now watching Robert Mueller before the U.S. Congress and this is, and will be a shattering experience.
 
A bill making it easier for someone to become a licensed funeral director has cleared the Senate.
A bill making it easier for someone to become a licensed funeral director has cleared the Senate.
 
Yesterday, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, that would extend eligibility for American Legion membership to honorably discharged veterans who served since World War II
Yesterday, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, that would extend eligibility for American Legion membership to honorably discharged veterans who served since World War II
 
Black’s Tire Service, Inc, a tire distributor and service company will create 26 jobs as it expands its operations in Columbus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $2.7 million to expand their current distribution center, located in Whiteville.
Black’s Tire Service, Inc, a tire distributor and service company will create 26 jobs as it expands its operations in Columbus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $2.7 million to expand their current distribution center, located in Whiteville.
 
For the fourth-straight year, the ECU baseball team received the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award the association announced Wednesday.
For the fourth-straight year, the ECU baseball team received the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award the association announced Wednesday.
 
A heating, ventilation and air conditioning series will start in August to give students the skills they need to succeed in a high-demand career.
A heating, ventilation and air conditioning series will start in August to give students the skills they need to succeed in a high-demand career.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office would like to make the public aware of a recent incident involving a citizen who received a phone call from a scammer posing as a Deputy using the name of a currently serving Deputy with this office in hopes of appearing legitimate.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office would like to make the public aware of a recent incident involving a citizen who received a phone call from a scammer posing as a Deputy using the name of a currently serving Deputy with this office in hopes of appearing legitimate.
 
Remarks by the President Trump at Swearing-In Ceremony of Mark Esper as Secretary of Defense
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the follow statement after voting to confirm Dr. Mark Esper to be the next Secretary of Defense
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the follow statement after voting to confirm Dr. Mark Esper to be the next Secretary of Defense
 
Red flags always mean, caution, we need to be careful in our decision making . For example, another red flag appears when something seems too good to be true, like maybe a free lunch.
Red flags always mean, caution, we need to be careful in our decision making . For example, another red flag appears when something seems too good to be true, like maybe a free lunch.
 
A woman in South Carolina was killed when she mistakenly got into a car she thought was an Uber. N.C. lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent something similar from happening here
A woman in South Carolina was killed when she mistakenly got into a car she thought was an Uber. N.C. lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent something similar from happening here
 
Among his many exhortations to conservatives is Russell Kirk’s insistence that they be guided by the principle of prudence.
Among his many exhortations to conservatives is Russell Kirk’s insistence that they be guided by the principle of prudence.
 
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags on the grounds of the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, July 25, to honor state employee and arborist Branson Langley.
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags on the grounds of the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, July 25, to honor state employee and arborist Branson Langley.
 
It has been sixteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a detailed, balanced compromise offer to Republican leaders in the General Assembly. As of today, Republican leaders have not shared any counteroffer to keep the budget process moving forward.
It has been sixteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a detailed, balanced compromise offer to Republican leaders in the General Assembly. As of today, Republican leaders have not shared any counteroffer to keep the budget process moving forward.
 
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