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If passed, North Carolina’s hotly contested hemp law will probably end up in court, says the state legislator leading efforts to ban the plant’s smokable flower.
If passed, North Carolina’s hotly contested hemp law will probably end up in court, says the state legislator leading efforts to ban the plant’s smokable flower.
 
As the Presidents of the United States and Romania, we stand together as friends and Allies to advance our robust and durable strategic partnership.
As the Presidents of the United States and Romania, we stand together as friends and Allies to advance our robust and durable strategic partnership.
 
There will be a special meeting of the Washington City Council on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 8:30am
There will be a special meeting of the Washington City Council on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 8:30am
 
After finishing the preseason with an exhibition victory, the ECU women's soccer team will get the season underway on Thursday evening when the Pirates host George Mason.
After finishing the preseason with an exhibition victory, the ECU women's soccer team will get the season underway on Thursday evening when the Pirates host George Mason.
 
North Carolina scores better than the average state when it comes to policies that promote freedom. Taking aim at cronyism might produce even better marks.
North Carolina scores better than the average state when it comes to policies that promote freedom. Taking aim at cronyism might produce even better marks.
 
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to expand the refundable research and development (R&D) tax credit for startups and small businesses has gained support among entrepreneurship and innovation leaders.
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to expand the refundable research and development (R&D) tax credit for startups and small businesses has gained support among entrepreneurship and innovation leaders.
 
Remarks by President Trump and President Iohannis of Romania Before Bilateral Meeting
 
More money and iPads are coming to K-3 classrooms to bolster literacy instruction, but critics question the methods used to improve reading scores.
More money and iPads are coming to K-3 classrooms to bolster literacy instruction, but critics question the methods used to improve reading scores.
 
We cannot deny that the Democrats and those on the left are engaging in some terribly troubling and questionable conduct.
We cannot deny that the Democrats and those on the left are engaging in some terribly troubling and questionable conduct.
 
New York Police Department officer Daniel Pantaleo has been fired, five years after he was filmed putting his arms around Eric Garner’s neck while trying to arrest him for allegedly selling loose cigarettes.
New York Police Department officer Daniel Pantaleo has been fired, five years after he was filmed putting his arms around Eric Garner’s neck while trying to arrest him for allegedly selling loose cigarettes.
 
East Carolina softball head coach Courtney Oliver has hired former University of Arkansas infielder Sydney Benz as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2020 season.
East Carolina softball head coach Courtney Oliver has hired former University of Arkansas infielder Sydney Benz as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2020 season.
 
Because Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly have remained deadlocked for weeks over passage of a new state budget, you might think nothing much of consequence is happening in Raleigh.
Because Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly have remained deadlocked for weeks over passage of a new state budget, you might think nothing much of consequence is happening in Raleigh.
 
President Donald J. Trump is reaffirming and strengthening the United States’ partnership with Romania.
President Donald J. Trump is reaffirming and strengthening the United States’ partnership with Romania.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investigating recent reports of severe lung disease after vaping.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investigating recent reports of severe lung disease after vaping.
 
On Monday, Attorney General, William Barr, announced the reassignment of Hugh Hurwitz, the acting director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On Monday, Attorney General, William Barr, announced the reassignment of Hugh Hurwitz, the acting director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
 
Uninsured small businesses in North Carolina could find another avenue toward getting health care via a bill on Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.
Uninsured small businesses in North Carolina could find another avenue toward getting health care via a bill on Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.
 
Actress Leah Remini, the prominent defector and whistleblower of Scientology, says she will not be able to "heal" of her wounds related to the church's alleged abuse of her and others until the organization has its tax-exempt status revoked by the U.S. government.
Actress Leah Remini, the prominent defector and whistleblower of Scientology, says she will not be able to "heal" of her wounds related to the church's alleged abuse of her and others until the organization has its tax-exempt status revoked by the U.S. government.
 
In a defensive struggle, the ECU women's soccer team scored the only goal of the game to top VCU 1-0 in an exhibition on Friday night inside Johnson Stadium.
In a defensive struggle, the ECU women's soccer team scored the only goal of the game to top VCU 1-0 in an exhibition on Friday night inside Johnson Stadium.
 
Many North Carolina teachers head back to school this week to prepare for the first day of class. Unfortunately, these hardworking teachers have not received a state pay raise this year because Republican stalling is holding up budget negotiations.
Many North Carolina teachers head back to school this week to prepare for the first day of class. Unfortunately, these hardworking teachers have not received a state pay raise this year because Republican stalling is holding up budget negotiations.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging the public to stay out of the Chowan River near Indian Creek because of an algal bloom producing the highest levels of toxin recorded this year.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging the public to stay out of the Chowan River near Indian Creek because of an algal bloom producing the highest levels of toxin recorded this year.
 
Annie Mae Spain, age 90, a former resident of Bath, NC and more recent resident of MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Greenville, NC passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019.
Annie Mae Spain, age 90, a former resident of Bath, NC and more recent resident of MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Greenville, NC passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019.
 
Remarks by President Trump Before Air Force One Departure
 
The first statewide TV ad of North Carolina's 2020 gubernatorial race hits the airwaves today.
The first statewide TV ad of North Carolina's 2020 gubernatorial race hits the airwaves today.
 
A nonprofit that employs the blind says it’s illegally losing its contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs to a business that subcontracts the work to a non-veteran-owned, large business.
A nonprofit that employs the blind says it’s illegally losing its contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs to a business that subcontracts the work to a non-veteran-owned, large business.
 
The ECU defense brought fall camp to close with an improved performance during Saturday morning's scrimmage inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
The ECU defense brought fall camp to close with an improved performance during Saturday morning's scrimmage inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
 
Vidant Health has earned CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ re-accreditation for maintaining a strong commitment to the health of team members and satisfying the latest, comprehensive requirements of the Gold Standard™.
Vidant Health has earned CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ re-accreditation for maintaining a strong commitment to the health of team members and satisfying the latest, comprehensive requirements of the Gold Standard™.
 
The Winston-Salem Journal reports that the cost of Republican inaction on budget negotiations has now passed the $1 million mark.
The Winston-Salem Journal reports that the cost of Republican inaction on budget negotiations has now passed the $1 million mark.
 
Mr. Jesse Walter Jackson, age 74, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday August 18, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Jesse Walter Jackson, age 74, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday August 18, 2019 at his home.
 
Mr. James Earl “Sam” Dixon, age 84, a resident of Chesson Dixon Lane, Big Swamp Community, Washington died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home.
Mr. James Earl “Sam” Dixon, age 84, a resident of Chesson Dixon Lane, Big Swamp Community, Washington died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home.
 
Mr. Harlen Junior Blackburn, age 91, a former resident of Highway 45 North, Belhaven, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Autumnfield of Belhaven.
Mr. Harlen Junior Blackburn, age 91, a former resident of Highway 45 North, Belhaven, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Autumnfield of Belhaven.
 
Mark E. Sanders, 63, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
Mark E. Sanders, 63, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
 
It has begun. Or, probably more accurately, a local and statewide crusade to prevent privatization of North Carolina’s liquor business is intensifying.
It has begun. Or, probably more accurately, a local and statewide crusade to prevent privatization of North Carolina’s liquor business is intensifying.
 
Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts
Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts
 
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