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Where do you stand on the Transgender Issue now that the issue has gotten to the overt point of the open celebration of this lifestyle choice, dictated by certain direct and explicit actions.
90.68% I do not approve of behavior that has within its expressed tenants policies that harm children.
8.47% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
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On a recent trip to the Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, School of Hospitality Leadership director Dr. Bob O’Halloran met up with one of his former students, Lauren Avery.
On a recent trip to the Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, School of Hospitality Leadership director Dr. Bob O’Halloran met up with one of his former students, Lauren Avery.
 
The N.C. Senate passed a $24 billion General Fund spending plan without debate. The House took nearly an hour Thursday, June 27, before following suit and approving the 2019-21 compromise proposal, House Bill 966.
The N.C. Senate passed a $24 billion General Fund spending plan without debate. The House took nearly an hour Thursday, June 27, before following suit and approving the 2019-21 compromise proposal, House Bill 966.
 
In a landmark victory for N.C. Republican lawmakers, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled gerrymandered congressional districts are a political issue, which federal courts should not decide as a matter of law.
In a landmark victory for N.C. Republican lawmakers, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled gerrymandered congressional districts are a political issue, which federal courts should not decide as a matter of law.
 
Republicans are in a strong position. The party has the White House and Senate, and a majority on the Supreme Court. No sitting president has been denied a second term for more than 30 years. Despite a recent cool down, the economy is humming.
Republicans are in a strong position. The party has the White House and Senate, and a majority on the Supreme Court. No sitting president has been denied a second term for more than 30 years. Despite a recent cool down, the economy is humming.
 
This summer, more than 4,300 first-year students and their families will begin their journey as members of Pirate Nation with a visit to East Carolina University’s new student orientation sessions.
This summer, more than 4,300 first-year students and their families will begin their journey as members of Pirate Nation with a visit to East Carolina University’s new student orientation sessions.
 
Republican senators are making one last push to ease anti-competitive health-care laws before the legislative session ends.
Republican senators are making one last push to ease anti-competitive health-care laws before the legislative session ends.
 
The N.C. Senate on Wednesday, June 26, unanimously passed House Bill 770, which prevents occupational licensing boards from automatically denying a license because of a prior conviction.
The N.C. Senate on Wednesday, June 26, unanimously passed House Bill 770, which prevents occupational licensing boards from automatically denying a license because of a prior conviction.
 
The House Energy and Public Utilities Committee on Tuesday, June, 25, approved a version of a bill to restrict new wind turbines near military bases, eliminating a proposed ban that was part of the original bill.
The House Energy and Public Utilities Committee on Tuesday, June, 25, approved a version of a bill to restrict new wind turbines near military bases, eliminating a proposed ban that was part of the original bill.
 
In true government fashion, the NC House has tried to slip a very bad bill past the citizens of North Carolina and has rushed and hushed it in order to prejudice those most harmed, our North Carolina commercial fishermen and our fellow recreational fishermen.
In true government fashion, the NC House has tried to slip a very bad bill past the citizens of North Carolina and has rushed and hushed it in order to prejudice those most harmed, our North Carolina commercial fishermen and our fellow recreational fishermen.
 
The largest physicians group in eastern North Carolina has agreed to participate in State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s cost-saving Clear Pricing Project.
The largest physicians group in eastern North Carolina has agreed to participate in State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s cost-saving Clear Pricing Project.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday, June 26, signed of pair of alcohol-related bills into law.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday, June 26, signed of pair of alcohol-related bills into law.
 
Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to throw a lifeline to as many as 20 rural hospitals that are headed toward insolvency.
Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to throw a lifeline to as many as 20 rural hospitals that are headed toward insolvency.
 
Public universities in North Carolina can’t fund their athletic budgets from only ticket and merchandise sales; they must use subsidies to foot the rest of the bill.
Public universities in North Carolina can’t fund their athletic budgets from only ticket and merchandise sales; they must use subsidies to foot the rest of the bill.
 
People love lists, and certain niche websites thrive on them. Take these lists, of course, for what they are.
People love lists, and certain niche websites thrive on them. Take these lists, of course, for what they are.
 
Playing college basketball is a dream many don’t get to experience. For East Carolina University graduate student Addison Hill, not only did he get to experience that dream, but he got to do it in his hometown.
Playing college basketball is a dream many don’t get to experience. For East Carolina University graduate student Addison Hill, not only did he get to experience that dream, but he got to do it in his hometown.
 
Our immigration system is clearly broken. The consequences are evident on our borders, in our judicial system, and right here in North Carolina.
Our immigration system is clearly broken. The consequences are evident on our borders, in our judicial system, and right here in North Carolina.
 
The Governor’s Commission on Access to a Sound Basic Education is getting closer to putting forth recommendations to meet the Leandro mandate.
The Governor’s Commission on Access to a Sound Basic Education is getting closer to putting forth recommendations to meet the Leandro mandate.
 
Senators opposing North Carolina’s onerous certificate-of-need laws have no plans to stop pushing reforms.
Senators opposing North Carolina’s onerous certificate-of-need laws have no plans to stop pushing reforms.
 
A bill that would ease restrictive regulations on N.C. craft distillers is closer to becoming law.
A bill that would ease restrictive regulations on N.C. craft distillers is closer to becoming law.
 
Tuition costs have been rising at a rate that’s almost eight times faster than wage growth, and yet survey after survey indicates graduates are still woefully unprepared when entering the workforce.
Tuition costs have been rising at a rate that’s almost eight times faster than wage growth, and yet survey after survey indicates graduates are still woefully unprepared when entering the workforce.
 
Legislative leaders are calling Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget bluff.
 
Ever since the end of Prohibition over eight decades ago, North Carolina has been a "control" state for liquor.
Ever since the end of Prohibition over eight decades ago, North Carolina has been a "control" state for liquor.
 
Changes seen in the Arctic climate have a direct impact on the frequency and intensity of hurricanes experienced in eastern North Carolina.
Changes seen in the Arctic climate have a direct impact on the frequency and intensity of hurricanes experienced in eastern North Carolina.
 
What do North Carolina voters think of the job Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has done over his first two and a half years in the office? The signals are mixed at the moment.
What do North Carolina voters think of the job Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has done over his first two and a half years in the office? The signals are mixed at the moment.
 
In April, Raleigh-based law firm Osborn, Gambale, Beckley, and Budd launched an RV-based legal clinic providing free legal advice to communities that lack services nearby.
In April, Raleigh-based law firm Osborn, Gambale, Beckley, and Budd launched an RV-based legal clinic providing free legal advice to communities that lack services nearby.
 
Farmers in eastern North Carolina are facing a crisis of compounding issues that are threatening their mental health and that of their families.
Farmers in eastern North Carolina are facing a crisis of compounding issues that are threatening their mental health and that of their families.
 
While the NC House has been aggressive in its protection for the interests of big hospitals and physicians and other healthcare workers, it has done just the opposite for North Carolina's commercial fisherman.
While the NC House has been aggressive in its protection for the interests of big hospitals and physicians and other healthcare workers, it has done just the opposite for North Carolina's commercial fisherman.
 
A new poll from Triangle Community Coalition and Fallon Research and Communications show Raleigh residents are torn between concerns over housing prices and the rate of growth in the city.
A new poll from Triangle Community Coalition and Fallon Research and Communications show Raleigh residents are torn between concerns over housing prices and the rate of growth in the city.
 
Andrew Ross, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan, in January was working private security for a cross-country delivery of hemp. Ross’s task was simple: Guard a truckload of state-approved industrial hemp, grown in Kentucky, and bound for Colorado.
Andrew Ross, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan, in January was working private security for a cross-country delivery of hemp. Ross’s task was simple: Guard a truckload of state-approved industrial hemp, grown in Kentucky, and bound for Colorado.
 
Twenty years ago, Amazon and Netflix were just starting out; now these mainstays of everyday life can offer valuable lessons for the health care industry.
Twenty years ago, Amazon and Netflix were just starting out; now these mainstays of everyday life can offer valuable lessons for the health care industry.
 
As an offensive lineman on East Carolina University’s football team, Travish Hicks was tasked with defending the quarterback—a challenging assignment.
As an offensive lineman on East Carolina University’s football team, Travish Hicks was tasked with defending the quarterback—a challenging assignment.
 
In a news release issued Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper’s spokesman made it clear: Medicaid expansion must be part of any General Fund budget he signs.
In a news release issued Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper’s spokesman made it clear: Medicaid expansion must be part of any General Fund budget he signs.
 
Since the end of Prohibition eight decades ago, North Carolina's wineries and breweries have been making a return. As state laws have relaxed over time, those industries have started to thrive.
Since the end of Prohibition eight decades ago, North Carolina's wineries and breweries have been making a return. As state laws have relaxed over time, those industries have started to thrive.
 
Growing up in Pitt County, Dr. Randall Etheridge had heard of Lake Mattamuskeet but admits he didn’t know much about its environmental importance.
Growing up in Pitt County, Dr. Randall Etheridge had heard of Lake Mattamuskeet but admits he didn’t know much about its environmental importance.
 
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