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The May 16 teacher gathering in Raleigh is inspired by teacher demonstrations in other states and is energized by the desire of public school advocacy groups to weaken Republican control of the General Assembly
The May 16 teacher gathering in Raleigh is inspired by teacher demonstrations in other states and is energized by the desire of public school advocacy groups to weaken Republican control of the General Assembly
 
In North Carolina, nurse practitioners (NP) can't treat patients unless they establish a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising doctor - a written contract that outlines patient management, prescribing authorities, and how the NP and physician will communicate with each other
In North Carolina, nurse practitioners (NP) can't treat patients unless they establish a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising doctor - a written contract that outlines patient management, prescribing authorities, and how the NP and physician will communicate with each other
 
Several incumbents and establishment-backed candidates lost in the May 8 primary, but those results may not signal a trend
Several incumbents and establishment-backed candidates lost in the May 8 primary, but those results may not signal a trend
 
An overwhelming 81 percent of voters in Salisbury on Tuesday said the city should lease its Fibrant broadband service to Hotwire Communications
An overwhelming 81 percent of voters in Salisbury on Tuesday said the city should lease its Fibrant broadband service to Hotwire Communications
 
On Monday, the National Education Association (NEA) released their annual Rankings and Estimates report. According to the report, North Carolina's average teacher salary for 2018, estimated by NEA researchers to be $50,861, ranked 37th out of 50 states and Washington, D.C., an improvement of two sp
On Monday, the National Education Association (NEA) released their annual Rankings and Estimates report. According to the report, North Carolina's average teacher salary for 2018, estimated by NEA researchers to be $50,861, ranked 37th out of 50 states and Washington, D.C., an improvement of two sp
 
A charter school in Durham plans to close in support of teachers in traditional public schools
A charter school in Durham plans to close in support of teachers in traditional public schools
 
"Human advancement is not a mere question of almsgiving, but rather of sympathy and cooperation among classes who would scorn charity," writes W.E.B. DuBois in The Souls of Black Folk
"Human advancement is not a mere question of almsgiving, but rather of sympathy and cooperation among classes who would scorn charity," writes W.E.B. DuBois in The Souls of Black Folk
 
Nuclear power advocates are jumping on the climate change bandwagon. They are repackaging the industry as a clean energy alternative, and making a case for government subsidies
Nuclear power advocates are jumping on the climate change bandwagon. They are repackaging the industry as a clean energy alternative, and making a case for government subsidies
 
A series of recent scandals involving forensic evidence in North Carolina have placed hundreds of convictions in doubt and undermined public and judicial confidence in forensic science.
A series of recent scandals involving forensic evidence in North Carolina have placed hundreds of convictions in doubt and undermined public and judicial confidence in forensic science.
 
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) recently announced Vidant Health as the first-ever recipient of the ACRP Innovation in Workforce Development Award
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) recently announced Vidant Health as the first-ever recipient of the ACRP Innovation in Workforce Development Award
 
It's a world without walls. Students can explore the vast expanse of the Great Barrier Reef or the microscopic intricacies of the human cell - all within the confines of the classroom
It's a world without walls. Students can explore the vast expanse of the Great Barrier Reef or the microscopic intricacies of the human cell - all within the confines of the classroom
 
When explaining modern American conservatism to students, both young and not-so-young, I mix my methods
When explaining modern American conservatism to students, both young and not-so-young, I mix my methods
 
Legislative leaders removed some of the guesswork for the legislative short session starting May 16 by announcing they agreed to a $23.917 billion spending plan for the 2018-19 state budget
Legislative leaders removed some of the guesswork for the legislative short session starting May 16 by announcing they agreed to a $23.917 billion spending plan for the 2018-19 state budget
 
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a proud history of supporting free speech and expression. One of the proudest moments in its history - and justifiably so - is how the entire university community fought the infamous Speaker Ban Law of the 1960s
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a proud history of supporting free speech and expression. One of the proudest moments in its history - and justifiably so - is how the entire university community fought the infamous Speaker Ban Law of the 1960s
 
State and federal leaders are rightly taking steps to rescue victims of human trafficking, but unless lawmakers increase support for survivors' care and rehabilitation, those efforts will be thwarted, a group of North Carolina experts say
State and federal leaders are rightly taking steps to rescue victims of human trafficking, but unless lawmakers increase support for survivors' care and rehabilitation, those efforts will be thwarted, a group of North Carolina experts say
 
The Rev. Mark Harris, who lost the 2016 Republican primary in the 9th Congressional District by 144 votes, won a rematch Tuesday with three-term incumbent Rep. Robert Pittenger
The Rev. Mark Harris, who lost the 2016 Republican primary in the 9th Congressional District by 144 votes, won a rematch Tuesday with three-term incumbent Rep. Robert Pittenger
 
Salisbury residents will vote Tuesday on whether to lease its city-owned broadband system to a private provider. Critics say it could be a case of making the best of a bad situation
Salisbury residents will vote Tuesday on whether to lease its city-owned broadband system to a private provider. Critics say it could be a case of making the best of a bad situation
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Election Day reminds us about deep political divisions. A high-profile diplomat's recent speech in Durham should remind us to place our political disagreements in the proper perspective
Election Day reminds us about deep political divisions. A high-profile diplomat's recent speech in Durham should remind us to place our political disagreements in the proper perspective
 
Debate got testy Friday, April 27, as the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting discussed two House-passed bills awaiting action in the Senate
Debate got testy Friday, April 27, as the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting discussed two House-passed bills awaiting action in the Senate
 
The Wake County Public School System and Guilford County Schools are closing their doors May 16 so thousands of teachers can rally at the start of the short session for higher pay and more school resources
The Wake County Public School System and Guilford County Schools are closing their doors May 16 so thousands of teachers can rally at the start of the short session for higher pay and more school resources
 
More North Carolinians now think the state is headed in the right direction - as compared to seven months ago - but a majority still believe the country is on the wrong path, a new poll says
More North Carolinians now think the state is headed in the right direction - as compared to seven months ago - but a majority still believe the country is on the wrong path, a new poll says
 
Returns on state pension fund investments were flat for the first quarter of 2018. That triggered a warning by state Treasurer Dale Folwell about long-term pension stability
Returns on state pension fund investments were flat for the first quarter of 2018. That triggered a warning by state Treasurer Dale Folwell about long-term pension stability
 
There is a familiar kind of political argument that goes something like this: "I know we are politically divided. I think that partisanship has its place - but surely there is no need to make [fill in the blank] a partisan issue."
There is a familiar kind of political argument that goes something like this: "I know we are politically divided. I think that partisanship has its place - but surely there is no need to make [fill in the blank] a partisan issue."
 
Freedom of the press and the freedom to operate in a free and open market is critical to maintaining the ideals of liberty and democracy
Freedom of the press and the freedom to operate in a free and open market is critical to maintaining the ideals of liberty and democracy
 
State Sen. Ben Clark, D-Hoke, survived an eligibility challenge that could have knocked him out of his re-election race a few days before the May 8 primary
State Sen. Ben Clark, D-Hoke, survived an eligibility challenge that could have knocked him out of his re-election race a few days before the May 8 primary
 
Republican incumbent Andy Wells was unopposed in his two previous Senate District 42 primaries, and was uncontested in the 2016 general election. But three challengers are seeking the seat in the May 8 GOP primary
Republican incumbent Andy Wells was unopposed in his two previous Senate District 42 primaries, and was uncontested in the 2016 general election. But three challengers are seeking the seat in the May 8 GOP primary
 
The N.C. General Assembly is scheduled to return for the 2018 short legislative session on Wednesday, May 16
The N.C. General Assembly is scheduled to return for the 2018 short legislative session on Wednesday, May 16
 
any discussion of public policy, I think it is impossible to talk intelligently about questions like "good enough" or "fair enough" without asking first "by what standard?"
any discussion of public policy, I think it is impossible to talk intelligently about questions like "good enough" or "fair enough" without asking first "by what standard?"
 
May 16 promises to be busy day for the General Assembly. Not only will the short session begin. But also lawmakers expected to be confronted with thousands of teachers rallying for higher pay and education spending
May 16 promises to be busy day for the General Assembly. Not only will the short session begin. But also lawmakers expected to be confronted with thousands of teachers rallying for higher pay and education spending
 
Rep. Bob Steinburg, R-Chowan, a veteran politician and controversial figure, is looking to swap his seat in the N.C. House for one in the Senate. Clark Twiddy, a realtor and self-proclaimed politics newbie, hopes to beat Steinburg — and given broad support from Raleigh’s political establishment
Rep. Bob Steinburg, R-Chowan, a veteran politician and controversial figure, is looking to swap his seat in the N.C. House for one in the Senate. Clark Twiddy, a realtor and self-proclaimed politics newbie, hopes to beat Steinburg — and given broad support from Raleigh’s political establishment
 
DEQ Secretary Michael Regan has named a 16-member Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board
DEQ Secretary Michael Regan has named a 16-member Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board
 
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