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To the ears of politically engaged North Carolinians, it may sound strange to hear claims that changes in partisan control don’t yield significant changes in state policy. But among scholars, this has been a widespread view for many decades.
To the ears of politically engaged North Carolinians, it may sound strange to hear claims that changes in partisan control don’t yield significant changes in state policy. But among scholars, this has been a widespread view for many decades.
 
With a deadline just 13 days away, Community Care Physician Network, North Carolina’s largest network of independent physician clinics, announced Monday, June 17, it signed on to the State Health Plan’s cost-cutting Clear Pricing Project.
With a deadline just 13 days away, Community Care Physician Network, North Carolina’s largest network of independent physician clinics, announced Monday, June 17, it signed on to the State Health Plan’s cost-cutting Clear Pricing Project.
 
The time-honored American tradition of outlandish political promises continues apace.
 
On 30 April 2019, St. Edmunds College, University of Cambridge, rescinded a fellowship to the outstanding young researcher Noah Carl, who self-identifies as a conservative.
On 30 April 2019, St. Edmunds College, University of Cambridge, rescinded a fellowship to the outstanding young researcher Noah Carl, who self-identifies as a conservative.
 
Uptown Greenville welcomes Riverside Recreation to the district for its grand opening Saturday, June 15 located at 817 Dickinson Ave. The ribbon cutting will kick off the celebration at 8:00 a.m.
Uptown Greenville welcomes Riverside Recreation to the district for its grand opening Saturday, June 15 located at 817 Dickinson Ave. The ribbon cutting will kick off the celebration at 8:00 a.m.
 
The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources voted Thursday, June 13, to send Senate Bill 568 to the Finance Committee amid protests from some committee members.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources voted Thursday, June 13, to send Senate Bill 568 to the Finance Committee amid protests from some committee members.
 
A bill before the General Assembly (Senate Bill 55) would create new continuing education requirements for general contractors.
A bill before the General Assembly (Senate Bill 55) would create new continuing education requirements for general contractors.
 
Volunteers from AbbVie, a pharmaceutical company, partnered with Heart of America Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to volunteer work and remodeling schools, to complete projects benefiting the community.
Volunteers from AbbVie, a pharmaceutical company, partnered with Heart of America Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to volunteer work and remodeling schools, to complete projects benefiting the community.
 
I have devoted most of my life to building, inhabiting, and sometimes leading organizations devoted to advancing the cause of freedom. But what I mean by that term may be quite different from what you mean.
I have devoted most of my life to building, inhabiting, and sometimes leading organizations devoted to advancing the cause of freedom. But what I mean by that term may be quite different from what you mean.
 
If all the solar panels from industrial-scale electric plants in North Carolina were laid end to end, they would stretch from Raleigh to San Francisco and back nearly four times.
If all the solar panels from industrial-scale electric plants in North Carolina were laid end to end, they would stretch from Raleigh to San Francisco and back nearly four times.
 
Lawmakers have offered several proposals to repair the broken, outdated way the state governs alcohol through the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system.
Lawmakers have offered several proposals to repair the broken, outdated way the state governs alcohol through the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system.
 
It was a very sad day in North Carolina yesterday at the NC General Assembly ... a very tragic day indeed. Yesterday, members of the NC House had the opportunity to over-ride Governor Cooper's veto of the "Born Alive Abortion Survivor's Protection Act" (SB-359).
It was a very sad day in North Carolina yesterday at the NC General Assembly ... a very tragic day indeed. Yesterday, members of the NC House had the opportunity to over-ride Governor Cooper's veto of the "Born Alive Abortion Survivor's Protection Act" (SB-359).
 
State senators voted June 12 to repeal the Map Act, the law allowing the N.C. Department of Transportation to freeze development on property within a highway corridor. The vote was unanimous.
State senators voted June 12 to repeal the Map Act, the law allowing the N.C. Department of Transportation to freeze development on property within a highway corridor. The vote was unanimous.
 
The City of Greenville's annual celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month returns this week to the Greenville Town Common.
The City of Greenville's annual celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month returns this week to the Greenville Town Common.
 
On Monday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) announced a deal with the Justice Department that will result in the committee obtaining "the most important files" from the Mueller report
On Monday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) announced a deal with the Justice Department that will result in the committee obtaining "the most important files" from the Mueller report
 
We have summer programs for kids and teens so they can have a good time, make new friends, stay active, and explore new hobbies and careers.
We have summer programs for kids and teens so they can have a good time, make new friends, stay active, and explore new hobbies and careers.
 
Policy experts and lawmakers point to Senate Bill 609, K-12 Scholarship Changes, as a noteworthy way to advance school choice in North Carolina.
Policy experts and lawmakers point to Senate Bill 609, K-12 Scholarship Changes, as a noteworthy way to advance school choice in North Carolina.
 
It’s a hard lesson for some parents to learn: Foot the bill every time your adult child runs into financial trouble, and that child is more likely to continue running into trouble.
It’s a hard lesson for some parents to learn: Foot the bill every time your adult child runs into financial trouble, and that child is more likely to continue running into trouble.
 
In an email to faculty and staff, East Carolina University Interim Chancellor Dan Gerlach and Brody School of Medicine Dean Dr. Mark Stacy urged Vidant Health and Pitt County commissioners to back off in their fight with the UNC System over Brody School of Medicine.
In an email to faculty and staff, East Carolina University Interim Chancellor Dan Gerlach and Brody School of Medicine Dean Dr. Mark Stacy urged Vidant Health and Pitt County commissioners to back off in their fight with the UNC System over Brody School of Medicine.
 
Although policymakers sometimes portray increasing access and reducing cost as separate objectives for health care reform, the two are closely related.
Although policymakers sometimes portray increasing access and reducing cost as separate objectives for health care reform, the two are closely related.
 
A measure that North Carolina craft distillers are counting on to help them thrive and, in some cases, simply survive is moving in the General Assembly.
A measure that North Carolina craft distillers are counting on to help them thrive and, in some cases, simply survive is moving in the General Assembly.
 
President Donald Trump announced late on Friday that the United States has reached a new agreement with Mexico in which Mexico is going to take "strong measures" to end the flow of illegal immigration into the United States
President Donald Trump announced late on Friday that the United States has reached a new agreement with Mexico in which Mexico is going to take "strong measures" to end the flow of illegal immigration into the United States
 
Zane Woolard approached Beaufort County Community College with an open mind toward his career, and he found that the mechanical engineering technology program was the place where he fit best.
Zane Woolard approached Beaufort County Community College with an open mind toward his career, and he found that the mechanical engineering technology program was the place where he fit best.
 
Today, Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund endorsed Senator Thom Tillis.
Today, Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund endorsed Senator Thom Tillis.
 
Poet Adrian Rice, in a thick Irish brogue, paints a scene in the imaginations of the third-graders who sit before him in Walkertown.
Poet Adrian Rice, in a thick Irish brogue, paints a scene in the imaginations of the third-graders who sit before him in Walkertown.
 
On Tuesday, musician Miley Cyrus teamed up with Marc Jacobs to promote abortion and pump money into taxpayer-funded abortion mill Planned Parenthood with raunchy images of the 26-year-old and sweatshirt sales.
On Tuesday, musician Miley Cyrus teamed up with Marc Jacobs to promote abortion and pump money into taxpayer-funded abortion mill Planned Parenthood with raunchy images of the 26-year-old and sweatshirt sales.
 
Twelve charter schools sought approval to open in 2020, although the State Board of Education failed to approve two of them after local district officials and PTA members raised concerns.
Twelve charter schools sought approval to open in 2020, although the State Board of Education failed to approve two of them after local district officials and PTA members raised concerns.
 
A week ago, the state Senate passed its version of a $23.9 billion General Fund budget for the next fiscal year. The Senate and House still must resolve their differences in a conference report, pass it, and send it to Gov. Roy Cooper.
A week ago, the state Senate passed its version of a $23.9 billion General Fund budget for the next fiscal year. The Senate and House still must resolve their differences in a conference report, pass it, and send it to Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
On Tuesday, "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg told former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley to stay out of her "coochie."
On Tuesday, "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg told former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley to stay out of her "coochie."
 
While North Carolina continues to seek ways to fill medical provider voids across the state, government regulations block one partial solution.
While North Carolina continues to seek ways to fill medical provider voids across the state, government regulations block one partial solution.
 
July 1 is when a moratorium on the Map Act expires. House Bill 131 would formally do away with the state’s Transportation Corridor Official Map Act.
July 1 is when a moratorium on the Map Act expires. House Bill 131 would formally do away with the state’s Transportation Corridor Official Map Act.
 
We have summer programs for kids and teens so they can have a good time, make new friends, stay active, and explore new hobbies and careers. You can sign up online for all of these classes or call 252-940-6375 to register.
We have summer programs for kids and teens so they can have a good time, make new friends, stay active, and explore new hobbies and careers. You can sign up online for all of these classes or call 252-940-6375 to register.
 
The N.C. House fell short Wednesday in its attempt to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 359, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act.
The N.C. House fell short Wednesday in its attempt to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 359, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act.
 
Founded in 1873 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Bennett College is one only two of historically black colleges just for women.
Founded in 1873 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Bennett College is one only two of historically black colleges just for women.
 
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