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Texas did it in 1985. California did it in 1987. Pennsylvania did it in 1996. New Hampshire did it in 2016. Florida did it in 2019.
Texas did it in 1985. California did it in 1987. Pennsylvania did it in 1996. New Hampshire did it in 2016. Florida did it in 2019.
 
Over the past several weeks, Democrats have spent their time defending the absurd notion that America is in the midst of a constitutional crisis.
Over the past several weeks, Democrats have spent their time defending the absurd notion that America is in the midst of a constitutional crisis.
 
The only thing more worrying than the federal government’s recent announcement that the debt had reached $22 trillion, or 104 percent of GDP, was that it generated such little attention.
The only thing more worrying than the federal government’s recent announcement that the debt had reached $22 trillion, or 104 percent of GDP, was that it generated such little attention.
 
Beaufort County Community college proudly announces Lisa Robinett as the recipient of the statewide NC AACC Outstanding Student Recognition Award.
Beaufort County Community college proudly announces Lisa Robinett as the recipient of the statewide NC AACC Outstanding Student Recognition Award.
 
When students graduate high school, they know about the benefits of a college degree but not career training.
 
New research by two North Carolina State University professors has brought into stark relief the following facts: America is in a debt crisis, our economy is suffering as a result, and politicians of both major political parties bear responsibility.
New research by two North Carolina State University professors has brought into stark relief the following facts: America is in a debt crisis, our economy is suffering as a result, and politicians of both major political parties bear responsibility.
 
The State Board of Elections ousted Executive Director Kim Strach Monday, May 13, on a party line vote, naming Karen Brinson Bell of Charleston, South Carolina, to replace Strach effective June 1.
The State Board of Elections ousted Executive Director Kim Strach Monday, May 13, on a party line vote, naming Karen Brinson Bell of Charleston, South Carolina, to replace Strach effective June 1.
 
Six students were pinned in celebration of their completion of Beaufort County Community College’s medical laboratory technician program.
Six students were pinned in celebration of their completion of Beaufort County Community College’s medical laboratory technician program.
 
Now, in a “Conflict Over Chapel Hill,” the campus is facing questions about the university’s use of taxpayer money to host the event.
Now, in a “Conflict Over Chapel Hill,” the campus is facing questions about the university’s use of taxpayer money to host the event.
 
Wednesday was a busy day for the Senate Education Committee, which approved six bills during its April 17 meeting. Three of them directly affect K-12 education.
Wednesday was a busy day for the Senate Education Committee, which approved six bills during its April 17 meeting. Three of them directly affect K-12 education.
 
I believe that the leadership ability and management practices of school principals have a large effect on how well teachers teach and students learn.
I believe that the leadership ability and management practices of school principals have a large effect on how well teachers teach and students learn.
 
More than 500,000 N.C. students won’t be in class May 1 as school districts across the state close so teachers can attend a planned rally in downtown Raleigh.
More than 500,000 N.C. students won’t be in class May 1 as school districts across the state close so teachers can attend a planned rally in downtown Raleigh.
 
Despite objections from Democrats, the Senate Rules Committee passed a bill giving charter schools another avenue for approval of private bonds to pay for or refinance their facilities.
Despite objections from Democrats, the Senate Rules Committee passed a bill giving charter schools another avenue for approval of private bonds to pay for or refinance their facilities.
 
As part of Beaufort County Community College’s Summer Enrichment for Kids & Teens, the Kids in the Kitchen series will give aspiring chefs an opportunity to learn safe kitchen skills while creating delicious and healthy food.
As part of Beaufort County Community College’s Summer Enrichment for Kids & Teens, the Kids in the Kitchen series will give aspiring chefs an opportunity to learn safe kitchen skills while creating delicious and healthy food.
 
Persistent questions about the constitutionality of legislation to stabilize the underfunded state retirement system have slowed the bill’s advance.
Persistent questions about the constitutionality of legislation to stabilize the underfunded state retirement system have slowed the bill’s advance.
 
How far has the United States gone down the road of punishing people for uttering politically incorrect thoughts?
 
On Wednesday morning, President Trump, via the Department of Justice, announced that he would be declaring executive privilege with regard to the redacted Mueller report.
On Wednesday morning, President Trump, via the Department of Justice, announced that he would be declaring executive privilege with regard to the redacted Mueller report.
 
A bipartisan group of House members hopes to break a regulatory chokehold on surgical facilities.
A bipartisan group of House members hopes to break a regulatory chokehold on surgical facilities.
 
Just one out of every four millennials demonstrates basic financial literacy.
Just one out of every four millennials demonstrates basic financial literacy.
 
As recently as the 1980s, conservative political leaders often saw the need to allow immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, to be full-fledged participants in American institutions, including education.
As recently as the 1980s, conservative political leaders often saw the need to allow immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, to be full-fledged participants in American institutions, including education.
 
The bill isn’t soft on crime, but it does address critical concerns about incarcerated, drug-addicted individuals
The bill isn’t soft on crime, but it does address critical concerns about incarcerated, drug-addicted individuals
 
Electrical work is about making connections. Everything has to fit together so that a constant stream of electricity can flow in a complete circuit.
Electrical work is about making connections. Everything has to fit together so that a constant stream of electricity can flow in a complete circuit.
 
A pair of alcohol-related bills sailed through the N.C. House on Tuesday, April 16, without debate.
A pair of alcohol-related bills sailed through the N.C. House on Tuesday, April 16, without debate.
 
Community leaders, school choice advocates, and religious leaders gathered at Next Generation Academy on Monday, April 15, in support of a bill to help charter schools cover the cost of getting students to their classrooms.
Community leaders, school choice advocates, and religious leaders gathered at Next Generation Academy on Monday, April 15, in support of a bill to help charter schools cover the cost of getting students to their classrooms.
 
A new poll from High Point University shows President Trump and the U.S. Congress under water with North Carolina voters. Gov. Roy Cooper is viewed more favorably.
A new poll from High Point University shows President Trump and the U.S. Congress under water with North Carolina voters. Gov. Roy Cooper is viewed more favorably.
 
Two executive orders President Donald Trump signed Wednesday, April 10, could expedite completion of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and other interstate energy transmission projects that have been delayed by state regulators.
Two executive orders President Donald Trump signed Wednesday, April 10, could expedite completion of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and other interstate energy transmission projects that have been delayed by state regulators.
 
Youth depression has risen significantly over the past decade, the uptick coming primarily from girls. The mother of a 17-year-old girl, I know pressures are high.
Youth depression has risen significantly over the past decade, the uptick coming primarily from girls. The mother of a 17-year-old girl, I know pressures are high.
 
U.S. Supreme Court justices peppered lawyers with plenty of questions during the latest arguments over North Carolina’s congressional election map. This observer would have liked to have heard even more queries.
U.S. Supreme Court justices peppered lawyers with plenty of questions during the latest arguments over North Carolina’s congressional election map. This observer would have liked to have heard even more queries.
 
The Senate Education Committee took action Wednesday, April 10, on a number of bills, including a law easing rules on welding and manufacturing internships.
The Senate Education Committee took action Wednesday, April 10, on a number of bills, including a law easing rules on welding and manufacturing internships.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees met with the Beaufort County Commissioners on April 15 to update the governing body on projects at the college and to present its 2019-2020 budget request.
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees met with the Beaufort County Commissioners on April 15 to update the governing body on projects at the college and to present its 2019-2020 budget request.
 
If you live somewhere other than the western side of North Carolina’s Research Triangle region, you may not have thought that a long-planned light-rail line between Durham and Chapel Hill had much to do with you.
If you live somewhere other than the western side of North Carolina’s Research Triangle region, you may not have thought that a long-planned light-rail line between Durham and Chapel Hill had much to do with you.
 
A group of House Republicans is taking another whack at what they call an alternative to Medicaid expansion so uninsured North Carolina residents can obtain health coverage.
A group of House Republicans is taking another whack at what they call an alternative to Medicaid expansion so uninsured North Carolina residents can obtain health coverage.
 
The University of North Carolina System is governed by confusion, and the problem is as much systemic as it is situational.
The University of North Carolina System is governed by confusion, and the problem is as much systemic as it is situational.
 
An audit released Monday, April 8, highlighted a series of errors and weaknesses in DHHS operations.
An audit released Monday, April 8, highlighted a series of errors and weaknesses in DHHS operations.
 
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