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Two of Governor Pat McCrory's biggest Information Technology (IT) priorities were honored last week by StateScoop Magazine at the National Association of State Chief Information Officer's (NASCIO) mid-year conference.
Two of Governor Pat McCrory's biggest Information Technology (IT) priorities were honored last week by StateScoop Magazine at the National Association of State Chief Information Officer's (NASCIO) mid-year conference.
 
The raging debate over House Bill 2 won't end and has become a political football, only this is a not a game. Regardless of who started the fight or is continuing it, the plain and simple truth is that HB2 is damaging North Carolina.

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The raging debate over House Bill 2 won't end and has become a political football, only this is a not a game. Regardless of who started the fight or is continuing it, the plain and simple truth is that HB2 is damaging North Carolina.
 
In contrast, the Attorney General is using divisive rhetoric to advance the Obama administration's strategy of making laws that bypass the constitutional authority of Congress and our courts.
In contrast, the Attorney General is using divisive rhetoric to advance the Obama administration's strategy of making laws that bypass the constitutional authority of Congress and our courts.
 
Be sure to read all the way through because the Big Thing is not the Big Thing you are thinking it is.
Be sure to read all the way through because the Big Thing is not the Big Thing you are thinking it is.
 
Hillary has not asked for or received respect from the guys in this election and I am wondering if social engineering to render us a Genderless society is taking me out of my comfort zone.
Hillary has not asked for or received respect from the guys in this election and I am wondering if social engineering to render us a Genderless society is taking me out of my comfort zone.
 
In spite of persistent, sustained efforts by grassroots Constitutional conservatives, a kangaroo court style proceeding removed Hasan Harnett as Chairman of the NC Republican Party on Saturday, April 30.
In spite of persistent, sustained efforts by grassroots Constitutional conservatives, a kangaroo court style proceeding removed Hasan Harnett as Chairman of the NC Republican Party on Saturday, April 30.
 
The following classes are available at the Washington County Center in Roper through Beaufort County Community College's Department of Continuing Education.
The following classes are available at the Washington County Center in Roper through Beaufort County Community College's Department of Continuing Education.
 
Making higher education more affordable while enhancing accountability to North Carolina taxpayers highlighted remarks UNC President-Elect Margaret Spellings gave to the university’s Board of Governors at a Feb. 12 retreat
Making higher education more affordable while enhancing accountability to North Carolina taxpayers highlighted remarks UNC President-Elect Margaret Spellings gave to the university’s Board of Governors at a Feb. 12 retreat
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light the Executive Mansion green tonight in observance of Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light the Executive Mansion green tonight in observance of Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
 
East Carolina University welcomed 300 high school juniors to campus Friday, April 8, for hands-on learning in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), as part of the 5th annual High School STEM Day. Attendance included 16 high schools from nine counties across eastern...
East Carolina University welcomed 300 high school juniors to campus Friday, April 8, for hands-on learning in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), as part of the 5th annual High School STEM Day. Attendance included 16 high schools from nine counties across eastern...
 
To mark National Teacher Appreciation Day, Governor McCrory today launched a petition urging North Carolinians to add their name to show their support of his plan to raise average teacher pay in North Carolina to $50,000 plus benefits
To mark National Teacher Appreciation Day, Governor McCrory today launched a petition urging North Carolinians to add their name to show their support of his plan to raise average teacher pay in North Carolina to $50,000 plus benefits
 
State Rep. Verla Insko is hoping to make voter registration in North Carolina as easy as visiting a website.
State Rep. Verla Insko is hoping to make voter registration in North Carolina as easy as visiting a website.
 
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Kellie Fiedorek regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's threats Wednesday against a North Carolina law that protects the privacy of citizens in government facility and public school restrooms and locker rooms
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Kellie Fiedorek regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's threats Wednesday against a North Carolina law that protects the privacy of citizens in government facility and public school restrooms and locker rooms
 
They stop and help at the pharmacy counter when someone is struggling.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in response to the letter received today from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding HB2
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in response to the letter received today from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding HB2
 
Mr. Durwood Eugene Cratch, age 77, a former resident of the Wharton Station Community, Washington, died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Greenville
Mr. Durwood Eugene Cratch, age 77, a former resident of the Wharton Station Community, Washington, died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Greenville
 
Steve Alligood, age 69, a resident of Washington, NC, died Thursday May 5, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
Steve Alligood, age 69, a resident of Washington, NC, died Thursday May 5, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
 
Deborah Cartwright, age 61, a resident of Chocowinity, NC passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016.
Deborah Cartwright, age 61, a resident of Chocowinity, NC passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016.
 
With the death of Antonin Scalia, the Supreme Court lost a great defender of originalism.
 
This Mother's Day is another without my mom, who passed away in 2014. I won't be searching for the perfect card, preparing a Mother's Day dinner or making plans with my sisters to take Mom out.
This Mother's Day is another without my mom, who passed away in 2014. I won't be searching for the perfect card, preparing a Mother's Day dinner or making plans with my sisters to take Mom out.
 
Tennessee lawmakers will vote Feb. 11 on the Tennessee Choice and Opportunity Scholarship Act, a law that would allow parents of low-income students to use up to $6,628 of public money to attend private school.
Tennessee lawmakers will vote Feb. 11 on the Tennessee Choice and Opportunity Scholarship Act, a law that would allow parents of low-income students to use up to $6,628 of public money to attend private school.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the passing of Gervais Oxendine
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the passing of Gervais Oxendine
 
As he drove 50 mph across his pasture, it became more and more clear to Mike Corn that the coyote he was chasing was going to make it back to the safety of the trees.
As he drove 50 mph across his pasture, it became more and more clear to Mike Corn that the coyote he was chasing was going to make it back to the safety of the trees.
 
Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging students and parents across North Carolina to enjoy the warmer weather by biking to school on Wednesday, May 4, for National Bike to School Day
Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging students and parents across North Carolina to enjoy the warmer weather by biking to school on Wednesday, May 4, for National Bike to School Day
 
Alliance Defending Freedom and KeepNCSafe sent a letter to Durham Public Schools Thursday that asks it to reject a proposed policy that would allow children to use bathrooms of the opposite sex
Alliance Defending Freedom and KeepNCSafe sent a letter to Durham Public Schools Thursday that asks it to reject a proposed policy that would allow children to use bathrooms of the opposite sex
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
North Carolina Republican lawmakers have answered a three-judge panel ruling earlier this month with a new congressional map that makes changes to all 13 districts and looks very different from the map it replaced. Since the unveiling, Gov. Pat McCrory has called the General Assembly back into a spe
North Carolina Republican lawmakers have answered a three-judge panel ruling earlier this month with a new congressional map that makes changes to all 13 districts and looks very different from the map it replaced. Since the unveiling, Gov. Pat McCrory has called the General Assembly back into a spe
 
Vince Gill's new album ain't exactly country but it's DARN good and it shows the versatility of this genius of country music.
Vince Gill's new album ain't exactly country but it's DARN good and it shows the versatility of this genius of country music.
 
North Carolina Republicans have tapped Former Congressman and Party Chairman Robin Hayes to lead the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) through the 2016 elections.
North Carolina Republicans have tapped Former Congressman and Party Chairman Robin Hayes to lead the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) through the 2016 elections.
 
Students could face punishment, including the possibility of expulsion, for engaging in conscious acts stifling the First Amendment rights of others, and the UNC system would be required to implement free speech rules, under a plan Lt. Gov. Dan Forest hopes to turn into law.
Students could face punishment, including the possibility of expulsion, for engaging in conscious acts stifling the First Amendment rights of others, and the UNC system would be required to implement free speech rules, under a plan Lt. Gov. Dan Forest hopes to turn into law.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 9, 2016.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 9, 2016.
 
The Office of State Auditor has renewed warnings about lack of security regarding access to sensitive material in the state Department of Health and Human Services' information systems, but that audit finding was overlooked amid the report of $835 million in questionable Medicaid spending documented
The Office of State Auditor has renewed warnings about lack of security regarding access to sensitive material in the state Department of Health and Human Services' information systems, but that audit finding was overlooked amid the report of $835 million in questionable Medicaid spending documented
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
 
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