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Andrew S. Griffith was born on June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
 
Five months after state lawmakers passed a law freeing food truck owners from a regulation that required them to rent space in a restaurant or commissary, no food truck operator has taken advantage of it.
Five months after state lawmakers passed a law freeing food truck owners from a regulation that required them to rent space in a restaurant or commissary, no food truck operator has taken advantage of it.
 
Religious freedom is under new and sustained pressure. A recent Pew Forum report found that between mid-2009 and mid-2010, religious restrictions increased in every major region of the world.
Religious freedom is under new and sustained pressure. A recent Pew Forum report found that between mid-2009 and mid-2010, religious restrictions increased in every major region of the world.
 
Cecil Pearson's daughter Darlene told him she voted for Barack Obama for president. President of what? Cecil says Darlene couldn't tell you. Darlene, 40, is developmentally disabled and functions cognitively at about the level of a 7-year old.
Cecil Pearson's daughter Darlene told him she voted for Barack Obama for president. President of what? Cecil says Darlene couldn't tell you. Darlene, 40, is developmentally disabled and functions cognitively at about the level of a 7-year old.
 
One of the first bills the North Carolina General Assembly will enact next year, and that new Gov. Pat McCrory will sign, will establish a photo ID requirement to vote in North Carolina.
One of the first bills the North Carolina General Assembly will enact next year, and that new Gov. Pat McCrory will sign, will establish a photo ID requirement to vote in North Carolina.
 
Until its capture by the Union army in 1865, Fort Fisher was the largest earthwork fortification in the world.
Until its capture by the Union army in 1865, Fort Fisher was the largest earthwork fortification in the world.
 
Ava Lavinia Gardner was born on December 24, 1922, in Grabtown, a small rural community in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Ava Lavinia Gardner was born on December 24, 1922, in Grabtown, a small rural community in Johnston County, North Carolina.
 
Named in honor of Nathaniel Macon, a U.S. congressman and senator and a leading early-republic statesman from North Carolina, Fort Macon was built after the War of 1812 to defend America and North Carolina from foreign invasion.
Named in honor of Nathaniel Macon, a U.S. congressman and senator and a leading early-republic statesman from North Carolina, Fort Macon was built after the War of 1812 to defend America and North Carolina from foreign invasion.
 
Don't count me among those who think President Obama and Congress will spend the next month locked in a death struggle over marginal income tax rates.
Don't count me among those who think President Obama and Congress will spend the next month locked in a death struggle over marginal income tax rates.
 
Once a self-described liberal consumer affairs reporter convinced that government needed to do something about greedy, cheating businessmen, John Stossel is now one of the nation's leading libertarian voices.
Once a self-described liberal consumer affairs reporter convinced that government needed to do something about greedy, cheating businessmen, John Stossel is now one of the nation's leading libertarian voices.
 
With the election of a Republican governor and supermajorities in both chambers of the General Assembly, observers expect to see changes in the state's approach t
With the election of a Republican governor and supermajorities in both chambers of the General Assembly, observers expect to see changes in the state's approach t
 
Sam J .Ervin, Jr., born in Morganton, Burke County, on September 27, 1896, was educated in public school.
Sam J .Ervin, Jr., born in Morganton, Burke County, on September 27, 1896, was educated in public school.
 
The U.S. Department of Education released on Monday state-by-state graduation rates for the 2010-11 school year. North Carolina's rate of 78 percent was tied for 26th-highest in the nation.
The U.S. Department of Education released on Monday state-by-state graduation rates for the 2010-11 school year. North Carolina's rate of 78 percent was tied for 26th-highest in the nation.
 
In the early-1870s, captains were having difficulty navigating along the choppy waters along the North Carolina coast, and cargo was being lost.
In the early-1870s, captains were having difficulty navigating along the choppy waters along the North Carolina coast, and cargo was being lost.
 
The traditional business model for public-affairs journalism continues to falter. Print newsrooms are shrinking. Broadcast newsrooms are, too, or at least replacing expensive, veteran news reporters with young newscasters.
The traditional business model for public-affairs journalism continues to falter. Print newsrooms are shrinking. Broadcast newsrooms are, too, or at least replacing expensive, veteran news reporters with young newscasters.
 
For the first time since records have been kept by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners -- and possibly for the first time since the 19th century -- Republicans hold a majority of seats on county commissions in the Tar Heel State.
For the first time since records have been kept by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners -- and possibly for the first time since the 19th century -- Republicans hold a majority of seats on county commissions in the Tar Heel State.
 
Entrepreneurs make things happen by filling a niche in the marketplace. Edward Stringham wants to fill a niche by creating more entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs make things happen by filling a niche in the marketplace. Edward Stringham wants to fill a niche by creating more entrepreneurs.
 
The Louisiana monks who faced time in the slammer for selling handmade wooden caskets to support themselves have won a victory in federal court against the protectionist Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
The Louisiana monks who faced time in the slammer for selling handmade wooden caskets to support themselves have won a victory in federal court against the protectionist Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
 
The single-largest expenditure of state taxpayers funds in North Carolina is public education. We spend billions of dollars on public schools, community colleges, and public universities.
The single-largest expenditure of state taxpayers funds in North Carolina is public education. We spend billions of dollars on public schools, community colleges, and public universities.
 
Born in Washington, North Carolina, on May 16, 1891, Herbert Covington Bonner as the son of Macon and Hannah Bonner. Herbert attended the Graham School in Warrenton from 1906 until 1909.
Born in Washington, North Carolina, on May 16, 1891, Herbert Covington Bonner as the son of Macon and Hannah Bonner. Herbert attended the Graham School in Warrenton from 1906 until 1909.
 
Dare County, one of North Carolina's coastal counties, has a rich history with national significance.
Dare County, one of North Carolina's coastal counties, has a rich history with national significance.
 
Barack Obama and the Democrats waged the most negative campaign in recent memory, Mitt Romney and the Republicans spent their campaign cash less efficiently than the Democrats did.
Barack Obama and the Democrats waged the most negative campaign in recent memory, Mitt Romney and the Republicans spent their campaign cash less efficiently than the Democrats did.
 
A trillion-dollar sequestration that immediately would cut large portions of domestic and military spending likely will be deferred until budget architects can put together a long-term fiscal plan in the new Congress, U.S. Rep. David Price said Monday.
A trillion-dollar sequestration that immediately would cut large portions of domestic and military spending likely will be deferred until budget architects can put together a long-term fiscal plan in the new Congress, U.S. Rep. David Price said Monday.
 
State Rep.-elect Joe Sam Queen, D-Haywood, cannot collect damages worth three times the amount of money his 2010 state Senate opponent spent on television ads in their campaign.
State Rep.-elect Joe Sam Queen, D-Haywood, cannot collect damages worth three times the amount of money his 2010 state Senate opponent spent on television ads in their campaign.
 
The 2011-12 North Carolina General Assembly faced a barrage of attacks for bold moves during the first session under Republican leadership in more than a century. Republican lawmakers have been accused of decimating education, which has not happened.
The 2011-12 North Carolina General Assembly faced a barrage of attacks for bold moves during the first session under Republican leadership in more than a century. Republican lawmakers have been accused of decimating education, which has not happened.
 
You know the old saying -- you have to spend money to make money. That's the message N.C. Department of Revenue Secretary David Hoyle wants to send as the department puts the finishing touches on its new Tax Information Management System.
You know the old saying -- you have to spend money to make money. That's the message N.C. Department of Revenue Secretary David Hoyle wants to send as the department puts the finishing touches on its new Tax Information Management System.
 
The number of students attending public charter schools continues to rise, and Durham Public Schools is ranked 21st nationally, the only district in North Carolina with 10 percent or more of its students in charter schools.
The number of students attending public charter schools continues to rise, and Durham Public Schools is ranked 21st nationally, the only district in North Carolina with 10 percent or more of its students in charter schools.
 
Two of the top issues facing new North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly in 2013 are tax reform and education reform. For the performance of North Carolina's economy to improve significantly in the short run, we need a more competitive tax system.
Two of the top issues facing new North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly in 2013 are tax reform and education reform. For the performance of North Carolina's economy to improve significantly in the short run, we need a more competitive tax system.
 
The history of Pinehurst begins with Bostonian James Walker Tufts, who inherited a large fortune as head of several companies, most notably the American Soda Fountain Company.
The history of Pinehurst begins with Bostonian James Walker Tufts, who inherited a large fortune as head of several companies, most notably the American Soda Fountain Company.
 
Decisions from the State Board of Education affect every taxpayer, parent and school-age child in North Carolina. Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation director of research and education studies, discussed the state board's impact during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio.
Decisions from the State Board of Education affect every taxpayer, parent and school-age child in North Carolina. Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation director of research and education studies, discussed the state board's impact during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio.
 
The first settlers were French Protestants from Virginia. Among early inhabitants were John Lawson, surveyor general of the colony and author of the first history of Carolina (1709), and Christopher Gale, first chief justice of the colony.
The first settlers were French Protestants from Virginia. Among early inhabitants were John Lawson, surveyor general of the colony and author of the first history of Carolina (1709), and Christopher Gale, first chief justice of the colony.
 
Because much of my national writing on politics centers on state governors and legislatures, I am on the email lists for Democratic and Republican committees aimed at increasing their party's power in state capitals.
Because much of my national writing on politics centers on state governors and legislatures, I am on the email lists for Democratic and Republican committees aimed at increasing their party's power in state capitals.
 
In late August, Duke University received approval from the Chinese government to start a branch campus in Kunshan, China.
In late August, Duke University received approval from the Chinese government to start a branch campus in Kunshan, China.
 
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