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North Carolina's largest cities dealt with nearly 240 economic development contracts and promised $65 million in incentives from 2009 to 2014
North Carolina's largest cities dealt with nearly 240 economic development contracts and promised $65 million in incentives from 2009 to 2014
 
Long before I got old and started living in the past, I was making memories rather than recalling them. One local group of musicians has been weaving into and out of my life since 1972.
Long before I got old and started living in the past, I was making memories rather than recalling them. One local group of musicians has been weaving into and out of my life since 1972.
 
Mr. Donald John Gustafson, formerly of River Vale, New Jersey, died at his home in Washington, North Carolina on October 23, 2015 at the age of 85.
Mr. Donald John Gustafson, formerly of River Vale, New Jersey, died at his home in Washington, North Carolina on October 23, 2015 at the age of 85.
 
Ronnie Dean Ennis, age 71, a resident of 276 Chandler Road, Vanceboro, NC, died Tuesday October 20, 2015 at his home.
Ronnie Dean Ennis, age 71, a resident of 276 Chandler Road, Vanceboro, NC, died Tuesday October 20, 2015 at his home.
 
William A. Turner, Jr., age 69, a resident of Reddick Street in Williamston passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Cedar Landing Missionary Baptist Church in Windsor...
William A. Turner, Jr., age 69, a resident of Reddick Street in Williamston passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Cedar Landing Missionary Baptist Church in Windsor...
 
George Ernest Ward, age 75, a resident of Riverview Drive in Washington passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at his home.
George Ernest Ward, age 75, a resident of Riverview Drive in Washington passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at his home.
 
Melvin T. Taylor, Jr., age 67, a former resident of Blounts Creek passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Havelock, NC. He was born in Pamlico County on August 31, 1948 to the late Melvin T. Taylor, Sr. and Catherine Martin Taylor. After...
Melvin T. Taylor, Jr., age 67, a former resident of Blounts Creek passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Havelock, NC. He was born in Pamlico County on August 31, 1948 to the late Melvin T. Taylor, Sr. and Catherine Martin Taylor. After...
 
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.
 
The higher education establishment is growing worried about privatization. Should the rest of us do the same
The higher education establishment is growing worried about privatization. Should the rest of us do the same
 
Conservatives just helped oust a speaker who was okay with the Wall Street bailout, debt ceiling increases, and amnesty for illegals.
Conservatives just helped oust a speaker who was okay with the Wall Street bailout, debt ceiling increases, and amnesty for illegals.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the Baby Carlie Nugent Bill (HB698) into law today, legislation that will add a screening test for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and other T-Cell lymphopenias to the newborn screening panel.
Governor Pat McCrory signed the Baby Carlie Nugent Bill (HB698) into law today, legislation that will add a screening test for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and other T-Cell lymphopenias to the newborn screening panel.
 
Last week, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction released the state's annual teacher turnover report. The overall turnover rate for the 2014-15 school year was 14.8 percent, a 0.7 percentage point increase from a year prior. While the actual rate of teacher turnover is an important metric...
Last week, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction released the state's annual teacher turnover report. The overall turnover rate for the 2014-15 school year was 14.8 percent, a 0.7 percentage point increase from a year prior. While the actual rate of teacher turnover is an important metric...
 
John Stewart wrote and performed a song that for me pretty much sums up the layman's understanding of Jesus' life.
John Stewart wrote and performed a song that for me pretty much sums up the layman's understanding of Jesus' life.
 
As an economist and a leading conservative, Arthur Brooks heads the American Enterprise Institute. He also champions an important argument many on the right shy away from: Conservatism is morally superior to any other political ideology, for it accomplishments have helped more people than any of...
As an economist and a leading conservative, Arthur Brooks heads the American Enterprise Institute. He also champions an important argument many on the right shy away from: Conservatism is morally superior to any other political ideology, for it accomplishments have helped more people than any of...
 
That's the quote that has stuck with me from the book "Younger Next Year." You have to admit it's catchy ... and it's hard to argue with.
That's the quote that has stuck with me from the book "Younger Next Year." You have to admit it's catchy ... and it's hard to argue with.
 
Students in English Instructor Jamie Johnson's Writing and Inquiry class have an additional component in their participation grade this semester. The class meets in person three times a week, but Johnson and her students are also utilizing Twitter as a way to communicate ideas and discuss topics...
Students in English Instructor Jamie Johnson's Writing and Inquiry class have an additional component in their participation grade this semester. The class meets in person three times a week, but Johnson and her students are also utilizing Twitter as a way to communicate ideas and discuss topics...
 
After Hurricane Fran swept through central North Carolina in 1996, enterprising college students drove into the area with $8 bags of ice. That was a much higher price than people normally would have paid, but those with no electricity because of the storm lined up to buy ice. Transactions...
After Hurricane Fran swept through central North Carolina in 1996, enterprising college students drove into the area with $8 bags of ice. That was a much higher price than people normally would have paid, but those with no electricity because of the storm lined up to buy ice. Transactions...
 
They say that some of the best exercise you can get is riding a bicycle. It helps to burn calories as well as provide cardio vascular conditioning
They say that some of the best exercise you can get is riding a bicycle. It helps to burn calories as well as provide cardio vascular conditioning
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the announcement that Margaret Spellings was unanimously elected President of the University of North Carolina System by the Board of Governors
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the announcement that Margaret Spellings was unanimously elected President of the University of North Carolina System by the Board of Governors
 
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.
 
State Chief Information Officer Chris Estes has been selected to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO).
State Chief Information Officer Chris Estes has been selected to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO).
 
This past week we had a historic event take place because saw the Roman Catholic Pope visit the United States.
This past week we had a historic event take place because saw the Roman Catholic Pope visit the United States.
 
Last year, 42 percent of recent high school graduates enrolled in one or more remedial or "developmental" math and/or English courses at a North Carolina community college.
Last year, 42 percent of recent high school graduates enrolled in one or more remedial or "developmental" math and/or English courses at a North Carolina community college.
 
On October 19, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Sharrief Bush, 34 years of age, of 617 E. 9th Street in Washington. Bush was charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Maintaining a Dwelling to Keep a Controlled Substance...
On October 19, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Sharrief Bush, 34 years of age, of 617 E. 9th Street in Washington. Bush was charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Maintaining a Dwelling to Keep a Controlled Substance...
 
Governor Pat McCrory has selected Jonathan Kreider of Greensboro to fill the district court vacancy in Guilford County. The vacancy was created by the retirement of District Court Judge Linda Falls.
Governor Pat McCrory has selected Jonathan Kreider of Greensboro to fill the district court vacancy in Guilford County. The vacancy was created by the retirement of District Court Judge Linda Falls.
 
Can you believe it? The Rolling Stones put on 15 US concerts in 2015, one of which was at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd stadium.
Can you believe it? The Rolling Stones put on 15 US concerts in 2015, one of which was at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd stadium.
 
Alexa Bloom has a master's degree in special education instruction, so she knew her son, Julian, was going to need a flexible approach to learning. When Julian was just 18 months old, doctors diagnosed him with autism and a severe sensory and auditory processing disorder...
Alexa Bloom has a master's degree in special education instruction, so she knew her son, Julian, was going to need a flexible approach to learning. When Julian was just 18 months old, doctors diagnosed him with autism and a severe sensory and auditory processing disorder...
 
Ted and Bobby Tony Stamps are designed to save time in replying to the various non sequitur's of Reverend Gene, a Liberal of grand stature.
Ted and Bobby Tony Stamps are designed to save time in replying to the various non sequitur's of Reverend Gene, a Liberal of grand stature.
 
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) applauded the UNC Board of Governors for electing former United States Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings as the next UNC System President.
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) applauded the UNC Board of Governors for electing former United States Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings as the next UNC System President.
 
Universities once served as repositories of knowledge. They were the defenders of civilization. Now, Dr. Jenna Robinson, president of the Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, says universities have turned away from that traditional role
Universities once served as repositories of knowledge. They were the defenders of civilization. Now, Dr. Jenna Robinson, president of the Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, says universities have turned away from that traditional role
 
Beaufort County NOW (BCN), northeastern North Carolina's only moderated Informational Platform, had yet another second best month in a row, and consistently improved in traffic, or was it our best?
Beaufort County NOW (BCN), northeastern North Carolina's only moderated Informational Platform, had yet another second best month in a row, and consistently improved in traffic, or was it our best?
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited Stone Mountain State Park and UNC Charlotte today to discuss the Connect NC bond referendum he signed into law, which if approved by voters in March, will invest $2 billion in education, parks, National Guard facilities and water and sewer infrastructure.
Governor Pat McCrory visited Stone Mountain State Park and UNC Charlotte today to discuss the Connect NC bond referendum he signed into law, which if approved by voters in March, will invest $2 billion in education, parks, National Guard facilities and water and sewer infrastructure.
 
Apart from its compliance costs (which can be massive) and opportunity costs (which can be unfathomable), another cost of overregulation can be difficult in a different way to quantify: overcriminalization.
Apart from its compliance costs (which can be massive) and opportunity costs (which can be unfathomable), another cost of overregulation can be difficult in a different way to quantify: overcriminalization.
 
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