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The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement on the May jobs report...
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement on the May jobs report...
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center have appointed two acclaimed specialists to key leadership positions. Drs. Blase Carabello and Andy Kiser bring international experience and a new level of expertise in cardiovascular care to the East.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center have appointed two acclaimed specialists to key leadership positions. Drs. Blase Carabello and Andy Kiser bring international experience and a new level of expertise in cardiovascular care to the East.
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement on Hillary Clinton's national security speech...
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement on Hillary Clinton's national security speech...
 
As Hillary Clinton's unpopularity continues to climb amid a scathing State Department Inspector General report criticizing her email practices while Secretary of State, North Carolina Democrat nominee for governor, Roy Cooper, declined to endorse his party's front runner in an interview with the...
As Hillary Clinton's unpopularity continues to climb amid a scathing State Department Inspector General report criticizing her email practices while Secretary of State, North Carolina Democrat nominee for governor, Roy Cooper, declined to endorse his party's front runner in an interview with the...
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day...
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day...
 
NCGOP Chairman Robin Hayes criticized Roy Cooper for refusing to sign on to the multi-state lawsuit challenging the Obama administration over its directive mandating school-aged boys and girls be allowed to share the same showers, locker rooms and restrooms. The lawsuit also seeks to preserve...
NCGOP Chairman Robin Hayes criticized Roy Cooper for refusing to sign on to the multi-state lawsuit challenging the Obama administration over its directive mandating school-aged boys and girls be allowed to share the same showers, locker rooms and restrooms. The lawsuit also seeks to preserve...
 
After Roy Cooper launched an online store with a t-shirt referencing the early '90s rap song "Whoomp! (There It Is)," the North Carolina Republican Party issued the following statement...
After Roy Cooper launched an online store with a t-shirt referencing the early '90s rap song "Whoomp! (There It Is)," the North Carolina Republican Party issued the following statement...
 
Today, the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a hearing on pending legislation to improve veterans' health care and benefits, five of which were bills co-introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC).
Today, the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a hearing on pending legislation to improve veterans' health care and benefits, five of which were bills co-introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC).
 
As chaos in the Democratic presidential primary intensifies and Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continue to duke it out, it's clear Democrats will be ready for an all-out brawl in Philadelphia. To preview the rumble ahead at the Democratic National Convention, the North Carolina Republican...
As chaos in the Democratic presidential primary intensifies and Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continue to duke it out, it's clear Democrats will be ready for an all-out brawl in Philadelphia. To preview the rumble ahead at the Democratic National Convention, the North Carolina Republican...
 
In an aggressive effort to hold Roy Cooper accountable, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today launched a website to track Roy Cooper's positions on the issues facing North Carolinians. The tracker will also identify the many issues he has purposely dodged since launching his campaign...
In an aggressive effort to hold Roy Cooper accountable, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today launched a website to track Roy Cooper's positions on the issues facing North Carolinians. The tracker will also identify the many issues he has purposely dodged since launching his campaign...
 
As professional activists prepare for another Moral Monday protest at the General Assembly, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today called on Roy Cooper to denounce Moral Mondays and the tactics used by their activists to push for their pro-union agenda.
As professional activists prepare for another Moral Monday protest at the General Assembly, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today called on Roy Cooper to denounce Moral Mondays and the tactics used by their activists to push for their pro-union agenda.
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement following the announcement of Itzhak Perlman's decision to cancel his North Carolina performance...
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement following the announcement of Itzhak Perlman's decision to cancel his North Carolina performance...
 
The National Defense Authorization Act for 2017 (NDAA) includes a plan to overhaul and improve TRICARE for active duty servicemembers, reservists, and their family members, which incorporates several major provisions proposed by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC).
The National Defense Authorization Act for 2017 (NDAA) includes a plan to overhaul and improve TRICARE for active duty servicemembers, reservists, and their family members, which incorporates several major provisions proposed by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC).
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that he secured an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requiring the Department of Defense to enter memoranda of agreements with local or regional higher education institutions that offer degrees in allopathic or osteopathic...
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that he secured an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requiring the Department of Defense to enter memoranda of agreements with local or regional higher education institutions that offer degrees in allopathic or osteopathic...
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee yesterday to announce the introduction of the Veterans First Act.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee yesterday to announce the introduction of the Veterans First Act.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered a Senate floor speech to urge the Senate to pass the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2016. Earlier this year, Senator Tillis introduced the bipartisan legislation with Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations...
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered a Senate floor speech to urge the Senate to pass the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2016. Earlier this year, Senator Tillis introduced the bipartisan legislation with Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations...
 
Regardless of one's opinion on HB 2, it cannot overshadow or remotely counteract what North Carolina has done legislatively over the last five years to become one of the most attractive places in the country to do business, invest, live, raise a family, and retire. Since Republicans took control...
Regardless of one's opinion on HB 2, it cannot overshadow or remotely counteract what North Carolina has done legislatively over the last five years to become one of the most attractive places in the country to do business, invest, live, raise a family, and retire. Since Republicans took control...
 
After a federal court upheld North Carolina's common sense voter ID law and threw out the radical left's legal challenge, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement...
After a federal court upheld North Carolina's common sense voter ID law and threw out the radical left's legal challenge, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement...
 
The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market is coming back to Five Points Plaza for eighteen glorious weeks of fresh, creative, local fun, and is recruiting vendors for the 2016 season. This annual open-air market is held each Wednesday evening from May 4 through August 31 and is located at Five Points...
The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market is coming back to Five Points Plaza for eighteen glorious weeks of fresh, creative, local fun, and is recruiting vendors for the 2016 season. This annual open-air market is held each Wednesday evening from May 4 through August 31 and is located at Five Points...
 
In a study recently published by a national medical journal, physicians at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (ECU) and Vidant Medical Center (VMC) demonstrate how a new type of technology is helping them diagnose lung cancers earlier.
In a study recently published by a national medical journal, physicians at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (ECU) and Vidant Medical Center (VMC) demonstrate how a new type of technology is helping them diagnose lung cancers earlier.
 
During today's Senate Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee hearing, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) questioned Lieutenant General Jon Davis, Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps for Aviation, and Vice-Admiral Paul Grosklags, Commander of Naval Air Systems, on the urgency for the Marines Corps to...
During today's Senate Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee hearing, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) questioned Lieutenant General Jon Davis, Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps for Aviation, and Vice-Admiral Paul Grosklags, Commander of Naval Air Systems, on the urgency for the Marines Corps to...
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced the introduction of a Senate resolution to designate April 18, 2016, as National Lineman Appreciation Day to honor the role line workers have in building, maintaining, and restoring important electrical infrastructure across the nation.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced the introduction of a Senate resolution to designate April 18, 2016, as National Lineman Appreciation Day to honor the role line workers have in building, maintaining, and restoring important electrical infrastructure across the nation.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently cosponsored a Senate resolution to recognize the immeasurable benefits of the national 4-H program for young people and its newly-launched "Grow True Leaders" campaign. The Senate unanimously passed the resolution yesterday.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently cosponsored a Senate resolution to recognize the immeasurable benefits of the national 4-H program for young people and its newly-launched "Grow True Leaders" campaign. The Senate unanimously passed the resolution yesterday.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered a Senate floor speech to provide an update on the Pentagon's failure to meet the Army's paratrooper training requirements at Fort Bragg.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered a Senate floor speech to provide an update on the Pentagon's failure to meet the Army's paratrooper training requirements at Fort Bragg.
 
"North Carolina added more than 34,000 to the ranks of the employed from February to March, but the unemployment rate held steady at 5.5% - in part because the labor force also increased...
"North Carolina added more than 34,000 to the ranks of the employed from February to March, but the unemployment rate held steady at 5.5% - in part because the labor force also increased...
 
As speaker of North Carolina's House of Representatives, he presided over perhaps the most sharply conservative legislative swing that state residents have witnessed in modern times...
As speaker of North Carolina's House of Representatives, he presided over perhaps the most sharply conservative legislative swing that state residents have witnessed in modern times...
 
Andrew Cox, a certified physician assistant, joined Vidant Family Medicine — Belhaven, located at 216 Haslin Street, on March 22.
Andrew Cox, a certified physician assistant, joined Vidant Family Medicine — Belhaven, located at 216 Haslin Street, on March 22.
 
"Tip and Toss" is the message officials are sharing during April's Tick and Mosquito Borne Disease Awareness Month, encouraging individuals to protect themselves by eliminating mosquito breeding areas and taking preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of mosquito and tick bites.
"Tip and Toss" is the message officials are sharing during April's Tick and Mosquito Borne Disease Awareness Month, encouraging individuals to protect themselves by eliminating mosquito breeding areas and taking preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of mosquito and tick bites.
 
Earlier this month, I traveled to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt as part of a congressional delegation to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the most volatile region on the planet.
Earlier this month, I traveled to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt as part of a congressional delegation to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the most volatile region on the planet.
 
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted overwhelmingly in favor of Kevin and Avonte's Law, which was introduced last month by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Thom Tillis (R-NC).
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted overwhelmingly in favor of Kevin and Avonte's Law, which was introduced last month by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Thom Tillis (R-NC).
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) will hold its annual state convention May 6-8 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Below you will find event details and RSVP instructions.
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) will hold its annual state convention May 6-8 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Below you will find event details and RSVP instructions.
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement on Equal Pay Day...
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement on Equal Pay Day...
 
You are cordially invited to attend the OPENING RECEPTION for the 2016 Student Art Show...
You are cordially invited to attend the OPENING RECEPTION for the 2016 Student Art Show...
 
Creative Dramatics' next session will take place on Saturdays, March 12 and 26 for youth in grades 4-5, the times are 9am-12pm.
Creative Dramatics' next session will take place on Saturdays, March 12 and 26 for youth in grades 4-5, the times are 9am-12pm.
 
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