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A continual examination of news and events that affect other locations, as well as Beaufort County in a related sense.

After an order from the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued Friday (Feb. 9), candidates for N.C. Supreme Court and N.C. Court of Appeals will not file for election during the February filing period
After an order from the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued Friday (Feb. 9), candidates for N.C. Supreme Court and N.C. Court of Appeals will not file for election during the February filing period
 
The regular filing period begins at noon Monday, Feb. 12, and ends at noon Feb. 28 for candidates running for most elected offices across North Carolina in 2018
The regular filing period begins at noon Monday, Feb. 12, and ends at noon Feb. 28 for candidates running for most elected offices across North Carolina in 2018
 
A ruling by a federal three-judge panel in the Covington v. North Carolina legislative redistricting lawsuit threatens to upset state election laws on a national scale through unprecedented court overreach, eight secretaries of state say in a legal filing
A ruling by a federal three-judge panel in the Covington v. North Carolina legislative redistricting lawsuit threatens to upset state election laws on a national scale through unprecedented court overreach, eight secretaries of state say in a legal filing
 
President Donald Trump's rock-hard stance against several international free trade deals is softening, and immigration reform might include guest worker provisions
President Donald Trump's rock-hard stance against several international free trade deals is softening, and immigration reform might include guest worker provisions
 
The first graduates of North Carolina's new Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Manager Certification Program graduated today and will be using their new education to help run 911 centers across the state
The first graduates of North Carolina's new Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Manager Certification Program graduated today and will be using their new education to help run 911 centers across the state
 
Legislative Republicans and Democrats bristled at excuses Department of Health and Human Services officials gave Tuesday over their failure to create a mandated watchdog program
Legislative Republicans and Democrats bristled at excuses Department of Health and Human Services officials gave Tuesday over their failure to create a mandated watchdog program
 
Couples therapy might be dissolving into irreconcilable differences after Thursday's bumpy initial meeting of the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting
Couples therapy might be dissolving into irreconcilable differences after Thursday's bumpy initial meeting of the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting
 
The General Assembly will take up legislation to resolve the GenX water pollution case and judicial redistricting and reform when it returns to special session Wednesday.
The General Assembly will take up legislation to resolve the GenX water pollution case and judicial redistricting and reform when it returns to special session Wednesday.
 
House Republicans beat back several attempts Wednesday by Democrats to expand the regulatory scope of a bill dealing with the GenX contaminant dumped into the lower Cape Fear River region, as the measure passed 116-0.
House Republicans beat back several attempts Wednesday by Democrats to expand the regulatory scope of a bill dealing with the GenX contaminant dumped into the lower Cape Fear River region, as the measure passed 116-0.
 
A pair of North Carolina occupational licensing boards warring over who may lawfully use acupuncture needles for treatment and therapy could thrust the state into another constitutional embarrassment, state Sen. Andy Wells said Tuesday
A pair of North Carolina occupational licensing boards warring over who may lawfully use acupuncture needles for treatment and therapy could thrust the state into another constitutional embarrassment, state Sen. Andy Wells said Tuesday
 
A former Durham County elections worker pleaded guilty Jan. 5 to failing to discharge duties of his office, a misdemeanor, stemming from the mishandling of provisional ballots in the March 2016 primary election.
A former Durham County elections worker pleaded guilty Jan. 5 to failing to discharge duties of his office, a misdemeanor, stemming from the mishandling of provisional ballots in the March 2016 primary election.
 
On Friday, January 12, 2018, the State of North Carolina will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with its annual Let Freedom Ring bell ringing and State Employees' Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance Program in Raleigh, NC
On Friday, January 12, 2018, the State of North Carolina will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with its annual Let Freedom Ring bell ringing and State Employees' Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance Program in Raleigh, NC
 
The Republican-led Senate Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting on Wednesday rolled out a skeleton proposal for a constitutional amendment to switch from electing judges to a multistep appointment process
The Republican-led Senate Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting on Wednesday rolled out a skeleton proposal for a constitutional amendment to switch from electing judges to a multistep appointment process
 
North Carolina is betting on an expensive project to increase consumer spending in a small area of the state, and this time it's starting with a $6 million down payment
North Carolina is betting on an expensive project to increase consumer spending in a small area of the state, and this time it's starting with a $6 million down payment
 
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline cuts a 600-mile underground swath through three states, beginning in Harrison County, West Virginia
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline cuts a 600-mile underground swath through three states, beginning in Harrison County, West Virginia
 
The 600-acre waterfront property in Southport set aside for a state-run "megaport" remains vacant and the N.C. State Ports Authority has no plans to develop or sell it
The 600-acre waterfront property in Southport set aside for a state-run "megaport" remains vacant and the N.C. State Ports Authority has no plans to develop or sell it
 
The final footnote of decades-long legal battles over coastal land adjacent to Hammocks Beach State Park in Onslow County ended Tuesday when the state released a master plan expanding the park
The final footnote of decades-long legal battles over coastal land adjacent to Hammocks Beach State Park in Onslow County ended Tuesday when the state released a master plan expanding the park
 
Angry lawmakers Tuesday advocated civil and possibly criminal action against former executives of Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions, the state's largest behavioral health network
Angry lawmakers Tuesday advocated civil and possibly criminal action against former executives of Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions, the state's largest behavioral health network
 
High Point is closer to getting a professional baseball team
 
The N.C. Local Government Commission Tuesday approved $11.3 million in construction bonds sought by Jones County Schools
The N.C. Local Government Commission Tuesday approved $11.3 million in construction bonds sought by Jones County Schools
 
Governor Roy Cooper has declared Dec. 3 – 9, 2017 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to plan, prepare and be ready for potentially dangerous winter weather in the months ahead
Governor Roy Cooper has declared Dec. 3 – 9, 2017 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to plan, prepare and be ready for potentially dangerous winter weather in the months ahead
 
Federal environmental regulations are battering farmers, and public policy research analyst Darren Bakst believes there is a mechanism to address the plight
Federal environmental regulations are battering farmers, and public policy research analyst Darren Bakst believes there is a mechanism to address the plight
 
state Division of Motor Vehicles inspector violated agency policy by improperly collecting pay for a 3 1/2-hour daily commute, costing the state $85,000
state Division of Motor Vehicles inspector violated agency policy by improperly collecting pay for a 3 1/2-hour daily commute, costing the state $85,000
 
Health policy experts say President Donald Trump could rekindle Obamacare repeal efforts by killing the handouts insulating Congress from the program's costs
Health policy experts say President Donald Trump could rekindle Obamacare repeal efforts by killing the handouts insulating Congress from the program's costs
 
Dee Stewart was in Raleigh this spring to disclose poll results lauding renewable energy
Dee Stewart was in Raleigh this spring to disclose poll results lauding renewable energy
 
Republicans consistently support issues vital to business and industry, while Democrats’ actions show lower enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, a survey of General Assembly members concluded
Republicans consistently support issues vital to business and industry, while Democrats’ actions show lower enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, a survey of General Assembly members concluded
 
Longtime observers of the state's electoral system say some North Carolina judicial districts might be unconstitutional, and ripe for legal challenges
Longtime observers of the state's electoral system say some North Carolina judicial districts might be unconstitutional, and ripe for legal challenges
 
The once-floundering state Medicaid system stay within its budget for the fourth consecutive year
 
Eric Boyette, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology and State Chief Information Officer, has been named one of three Executive Committee Directors for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers
Eric Boyette, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology and State Chief Information Officer, has been named one of three Executive Committee Directors for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers
 
House Bill 589, passed earlier this year by the General Assembly, could put allies of North Carolina’s renewable energy industry somewhat at ease, said Randy Wheeless, a spokesman for Duke Energy, at a Nov. 1 meeting of renewable advocates
House Bill 589, passed earlier this year by the General Assembly, could put allies of North Carolina’s renewable energy industry somewhat at ease, said Randy Wheeless, a spokesman for Duke Energy, at a Nov. 1 meeting of renewable advocates
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced an investment switch Tuesday that would move billions from the state retirement system to internal control
State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced an investment switch Tuesday that would move billions from the state retirement system to internal control
 
The State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement will immediately seek review in Wake County Superior Court of an administrative law judge's order authorizing the use of a Florida-based vendor's voter check-in software in Tuesday's (Nov. 7) municipal elections
The State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement will immediately seek review in Wake County Superior Court of an administrative law judge's order authorizing the use of a Florida-based vendor's voter check-in software in Tuesday's (Nov. 7) municipal elections
 
Who should be required to get more training: An auto mechanic changing your faulty brakes, fixing your misaligned steering column, and replacing a leaky fuel pump - or a barber taking a little off the top?
Who should be required to get more training: An auto mechanic changing your faulty brakes, fixing your misaligned steering column, and replacing a leaky fuel pump - or a barber taking a little off the top?
 
Republicans want to protect their supermajority in the General Assembly. No surprise there
 
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