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Public school systems in the Tar Heel State are experiencing the highest declines in student enrollment in decades.
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 9:06 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Republican leaders in the N.C. General Assembly say they will consider overriding the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 37, the school reopening bill, as soon as Monday, March 1.
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 8:53 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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It is past time to send these crooks to jail
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 8:50 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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No significant difference in severity of pandemic between states that locked down and those that did not.
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 8:49 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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A group of Wake County parents has written Gov. Roy Cooper asking him to reopen schools for in-person instruction.
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 8:44 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Most of us are not at all surprised at this news
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 7:28 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Symbolism over substance
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 2:23 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Approximately 18,000 Students to Participate in Career Awareness Programs Across North Carolina
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 2:14 pm
By: Governor's Office
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James Antle of the Washington Examiner documents one noticeable impact of Donald Trump’s White House term.
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 2:10 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed bipartisan legislation to reopen N.C. public schools statewide.
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 1:46 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday released its analysis of Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot dose COVID-19 vaccine, supporting its authorization for emergency use.
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 9:42 am
By: Daily Wire
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It's the new command focus from Team Biden
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 8:58 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Mental health experts who are also parents with students in Wake County Public Schools are sounding an alarm over a rising mental health crisis due to a lack of full-time classroom instruction.
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 8:57 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Bill Moore responds to Diane Rufino
Published: Monday, March 1st, 2021 @ 9:47 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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The General Assembly is again considering a mild expansion of gun rights in this legislative session, a year after Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a similar Second Amendment bill.
Published: Monday, March 1st, 2021 @ 9:32 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The chickens are coming home to roost
Published: Monday, March 1st, 2021 @ 3:50 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced two new judicial appointments, one to the North Carolina Superior Court and one to the North Carolina District Court.
Published: Monday, March 1st, 2021 @ 11:34 am
By: Governor's Office
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Samuel Gregg writes for National Review Online about a philosophical divide that animates the fight over a proposal from U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney.
Published: Monday, March 1st, 2021 @ 11:03 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill: Senate Bill 37
Published: Monday, March 1st, 2021 @ 10:47 am
By: Governor's Office
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Andrew McCarthy of National Review Online dissects misleading statements from the Biden administration’s nominee for U.S. attorney general.
Published: Monday, March 1st, 2021 @ 9:38 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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He still has it
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2021 @ 10:56 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law House Bill 4, extending the delay on payment deadlines for the renewal of certain alcohol permits.
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2021 @ 10:51 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Coca-Cola is now on the Stupid List
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2021 @ 10:46 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Our legislators were correct in forcing the issue to reopen our schools.
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2021 @ 10:41 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Watchdog Criticizes $7 Million Guilford County Will Give for Improvements Around High Point BallparkA government watchdog criticized a plan by the Guilford County Board of Commissioners that could send $7 million to High Point to help pay for improvements around Truist Point ballpark, home of the High Point Rockers minor league baseball team.
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2021 @ 10:34 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The answer is that each of us must take a stand and stop accepting the unacceptable
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2021 @ 10:33 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon reports on new legislation designed to protect military veterans’ basic rights.
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2021 @ 8:42 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Facebook posted an update Wednesday on their current response to the Feb. 1 military coup in Myanmar that has continued to spark protests and violence in the country.
Published: Saturday, February 27th, 2021 @ 8:22 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Reginald Tyrice Edwards, age 34.
Published: Saturday, February 27th, 2021 @ 7:16 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Brandon Morse of RedState.com dissects the latest pronouncement from the Biden administration’s chief spokeswoman.
Published: Saturday, February 27th, 2021 @ 7:11 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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"I hope you know that I voted for no new taxes. We did have to raise the solid waste fee $5.00 and I have a problem with that. Please let me know if there is something else I can do. Yes we are a Tier 1 County but I'm working to grow the tax base so we can avoid future tax increases. We do that by creating a workforce that matches the jobs available in Beaufort, like welders, electricians, mechanics and other skill trades. Right now Beaufort County is faring much better than the state or the Nation when it comes to unemployment. Hope you are doing well during this Pandemic."
2nd reply
"As you know this was my first budget process and I must admit it was extremely light on details. Not only the Counties departments were light but so was the Sheriff and the School District. My back ground includes budgeting, business plans and project management. I plan to bring those skills to bear on the financial side of this government. We seem to spend all our time talking about minor items and we need to get into the weeds on the big items that impact the residents. I'm sorry about the delay. I had someone setup the website and I was unaware of this email address and wasn't monitoring it."
My reply to the last one was that I suspected the only reason he voted against the budge was because he was running for election. I also suggested that the county go back to line item budgets. Yes they are a pain for the departments to do, but you have a better idea what they use and how the money is planned to be spent. It also makes the departments stop and think about what they are using if you have to break things down like office supplies, how much paper, how many pens, and get prices so they can see what they are spending and using. I don't care what segment of government it is there is always waste that can be cut.