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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.
 
Former Democratic Sen. Joel Ford used to be a critic of school choice, but his experiences as a father changed his perspective.
Former Democratic Sen. Joel Ford used to be a critic of school choice, but his experiences as a father changed his perspective.
 
The Senate/Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, June 5, approved the bill, introduced in the Senate as S.B. 290. It passed the House, 88-24, April 16.
The Senate/Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, June 5, approved the bill, introduced in the Senate as S.B. 290. It passed the House, 88-24, April 16.
 
Although it may not appear so, the leaders of both major political parties in North Carolina favor lowering the tax burden of large businesses.
Although it may not appear so, the leaders of both major political parties in North Carolina favor lowering the tax burden of large businesses.
 
The two main factors that should be considered when evaluating how hospital mergers affect a health-care market for patients are prices and quality.
The two main factors that should be considered when evaluating how hospital mergers affect a health-care market for patients are prices and quality.
 
Proponents of the Durham-Orange Light Rail Project were issued a crushing blow by the GoTriangle Board of Trustees, which terminated the project in early April.
Proponents of the Durham-Orange Light Rail Project were issued a crushing blow by the GoTriangle Board of Trustees, which terminated the project in early April.
 
The focus used to be on developing the whole person: To lift students morally and ethically, to pique their curiosity in all things, and to instill, as cardinal John Henry Newman wrote, certain “habits of mind” that produce a deeply thoughtful individual.
The focus used to be on developing the whole person: To lift students morally and ethically, to pique their curiosity in all things, and to instill, as cardinal John Henry Newman wrote, certain “habits of mind” that produce a deeply thoughtful individual.
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell has clashed with Vidant Health in the past over state resources and State Health Plan reforms, but isn’t involved in the current battle between the hospital chain and the UNC Board of Governors over control of Vidant Medical Center.
State Treasurer Dale Folwell has clashed with Vidant Health in the past over state resources and State Health Plan reforms, but isn’t involved in the current battle between the hospital chain and the UNC Board of Governors over control of Vidant Medical Center.
 
If a new poll from Emerson Polling is accurate, the Democratic Party has an edge over Republicans in upcoming elections.
If a new poll from Emerson Polling is accurate, the Democratic Party has an edge over Republicans in upcoming elections.
 
Co-chairmen of the House Select Committee on Disaster Relief panned sluggish hurricane relief efforts by the Cooper administration. They want renewed oversight authority.
Co-chairmen of the House Select Committee on Disaster Relief panned sluggish hurricane relief efforts by the Cooper administration. They want renewed oversight authority.
 
North Carolina senators passed a budget resolution May 31, but they’re still working to resolve a disputed provision involving Vidant Health.
North Carolina senators passed a budget resolution May 31, but they’re still working to resolve a disputed provision involving Vidant Health.
 
In 1940, some 3.6 million people lived in North Carolina, ranking the state 11th in the nation in population and first in the Southeast. Across the South as a whole, only Texas (6.4 million) was more populous.
In 1940, some 3.6 million people lived in North Carolina, ranking the state 11th in the nation in population and first in the Southeast. Across the South as a whole, only Texas (6.4 million) was more populous.
 
Rep. Chuck McGrady, his hand on the polished bar, couldn’t stop smiling as he leaned in for a better look.
Rep. Chuck McGrady, his hand on the polished bar, couldn’t stop smiling as he leaned in for a better look.
 
The University of North Carolina never has pursued a takeover of Vidant Health, despite the hospital system’s claims otherwise, UNC Health Care said May 31.
The University of North Carolina never has pursued a takeover of Vidant Health, despite the hospital system’s claims otherwise, UNC Health Care said May 31.
 
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