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

Governor Pat McCrory has signed the following bills into law.
 
The City of Greensboro has joined a growing number of cities and towns expressing official support for placing Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal on the ballot.
The City of Greensboro has joined a growing number of cities and towns expressing official support for placing Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal on the ballot.
 
Senate leaders on Monday began rolling out their proposed $21.47 billion General Fund budget that has some stark differences from the spending plan put forth by their House counterparts.
Senate leaders on Monday began rolling out their proposed $21.47 billion General Fund budget that has some stark differences from the spending plan put forth by their House counterparts.
 
State senators expressed strikingly differing opinions on whether government should start regulating transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft.
State senators expressed strikingly differing opinions on whether government should start regulating transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft.
 
The N.C. Chamber is resurrecting an idea to pay for roads that eventually could confront concerns over the growing gap between increasing highway use and dwindling fuel tax revenues.
The N.C. Chamber is resurrecting an idea to pay for roads that eventually could confront concerns over the growing gap between increasing highway use and dwindling fuel tax revenues.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed two District Court judges.
 
The move by the Federal Communications Commission to trump state laws placing restrictions on cities that want to provide broadband service has raised awareness of high-speed Internet service in society, the head of a national telecommunications association said Tuesday.
The move by the Federal Communications Commission to trump state laws placing restrictions on cities that want to provide broadband service has raised awareness of high-speed Internet service in society, the head of a national telecommunications association said Tuesday.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina has begun implementing a testing phase for on-line renewal of driver licenses.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina has begun implementing a testing phase for on-line renewal of driver licenses.
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited Fayetteville State University today to talk about Connect NC projects proposed for the school and the region.
Governor Pat McCrory visited Fayetteville State University today to talk about Connect NC projects proposed for the school and the region.
 
Alcoa Power Generating Inc. scored a victory in federal court May 6 when U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle ruled that the state of North Carolina failed to prove that a 45-mile segment of the Yadkin River where Alcoa operates four hydroelectric dams was navigable for commerce in 1789.
Alcoa Power Generating Inc. scored a victory in federal court May 6 when U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle ruled that the state of North Carolina failed to prove that a 45-mile segment of the Yadkin River where Alcoa operates four hydroelectric dams was navigable for commerce in 1789.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on recent legislation.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed official pardons of innocence for Henry McCollum and Leon Brown today. The governor announced his decision to pardon the brothers yesterday after a thorough and comprehensive review by the Office of Executive Clemency, the governor's legal team and the Clemency Committee.
Governor Pat McCrory signed official pardons of innocence for Henry McCollum and Leon Brown today. The governor announced his decision to pardon the brothers yesterday after a thorough and comprehensive review by the Office of Executive Clemency, the governor's legal team and the Clemency Committee.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of former Lumbee Tribal Chairman Jimmy Goins.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of former Lumbee Tribal Chairman Jimmy Goins.
 
Governor McCrory attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the final segment of I-485 today in Charlotte.
Governor McCrory attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the final segment of I-485 today in Charlotte.
 
Momentum for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal continues to build as counties across the state express official support for the initiative. Currituck, Cabarrus, Dare and Sampson Counties have all passed resolutions expressing support for placing the Connect NC bonds on the ballot in...
Momentum for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal continues to build as counties across the state express official support for the initiative. Currituck, Cabarrus, Dare and Sampson Counties have all passed resolutions expressing support for placing the Connect NC bonds on the ballot in...
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after reviewing pardon applications from Henry McCollum and Leon Brown.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after reviewing pardon applications from Henry McCollum and Leon Brown.
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited the State Highway Patrol Training Academy today to discuss Connect NC projects proposed for the State Highway Patrol.
Governor Pat McCrory visited the State Highway Patrol Training Academy today to discuss Connect NC projects proposed for the State Highway Patrol.
 
Cities across North Carolina are officially expressing support for placing Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal on the ballot in November. The City of Morganton, the Town of Kernersville and Elizabeth City have all passed resolutions in support of the Connect NC bond package.
Cities across North Carolina are officially expressing support for placing Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal on the ballot in November. The City of Morganton, the Town of Kernersville and Elizabeth City have all passed resolutions in support of the Connect NC bond package.
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited North Carolina A&T State University today to discuss Connect NC bond projects planned for the school and to tour the NC A&T College of Engineering. The Governor, Transportation Secretary Tony Tata, Budget Director Lee Roberts, and Education Advisor Eric Guckian joined...
Governor Pat McCrory visited North Carolina A&T State University today to discuss Connect NC bond projects planned for the school and to tour the NC A&T College of Engineering. The Governor, Transportation Secretary Tony Tata, Budget Director Lee Roberts, and Education Advisor Eric Guckian joined...
 
Governor McCrory signed House Bill 595 into law today. The law provides a pathway for qualified active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and recently separated veterans to transition into civilian law enforcement positions by accrediting their military police experience and training toward...
Governor McCrory signed House Bill 595 into law today. The law provides a pathway for qualified active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and recently separated veterans to transition into civilian law enforcement positions by accrediting their military police experience and training toward...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed six bills into law today
 
North Carolina could soon see a radically different way of selecting its state Supreme Court justices.
 
A federal appeals court this week delivered a major victory in the case brought by 22 states, Governor Pat McCrory and three other governors and one state attorney general challenging President Barack Obama's sweeping executive action on immigration. On Tuesday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals...
A federal appeals court this week delivered a major victory in the case brought by 22 states, Governor Pat McCrory and three other governors and one state attorney general challenging President Barack Obama's sweeping executive action on immigration. On Tuesday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals...
 
Governor Pat McCrory vetoed House Bill 405 last week, citing his support for the intent behind the bill but inadequate protections for honest employees reporting illegal behavior as the reason for his veto. This week, support for maintaining the veto is gaining momentum.
Governor Pat McCrory vetoed House Bill 405 last week, citing his support for the intent behind the bill but inadequate protections for honest employees reporting illegal behavior as the reason for his veto. This week, support for maintaining the veto is gaining momentum.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on House Bill 405: This bill is intended to address a valid concern of our state's businesses-how to discourage those bad actors who seek employment with the intent to engage in corporate espionage or act as an undercover investigator. This...
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on House Bill 405: This bill is intended to address a valid concern of our state's businesses-how to discourage those bad actors who seek employment with the intent to engage in corporate espionage or act as an undercover investigator. This...
 
With no debate, the state Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly gave initial approval to a change in the state's alcohol laws sought by small distilleries.
With no debate, the state Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly gave initial approval to a change in the state's alcohol laws sought by small distilleries.
 
The conflict conservative legislators face between satisfying constituents and staying true to free-market principles is playing out in the debate over the scope of North Carolina's certificate of need law, a set of rules governing where a host of medical facilities - diagnostic centers, psychiatric
The conflict conservative legislators face between satisfying constituents and staying true to free-market principles is playing out in the debate over the scope of North Carolina's certificate of need law, a set of rules governing where a host of medical facilities - diagnostic centers, psychiatric
 
Lower taxes and government spending. Energy policy reform.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed Senate Bill 445, also known as Burt's Law, into law today.
Governor Pat McCrory signed Senate Bill 445, also known as Burt's Law, into law today.
 
Governor Pat McCrory will be appearing on CBS News Sunday Morning on May 24, 2015 to discuss North Carolina's Veterans Treatment Courts.
Governor Pat McCrory will be appearing on CBS News Sunday Morning on May 24, 2015 to discuss North Carolina's Veterans Treatment Courts.
 
Whether U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's keynote address at N.C. Central University's 125th commencement ceremony illustrated what is wrong with the liberal stranglehold on higher education, or properly embraces an emerging social paradigm, likely depends on your own politics.
Whether U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's keynote address at N.C. Central University's 125th commencement ceremony illustrated what is wrong with the liberal stranglehold on higher education, or properly embraces an emerging social paradigm, likely depends on your own politics.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today the release of a new NC4VETS printed resource guide and new updated website that focuses on federal VA benefits as well as opportunities for employment, education, health care, housing and personal services for North Carolina veterans.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today the release of a new NC4VETS printed resource guide and new updated website that focuses on federal VA benefits as well as opportunities for employment, education, health care, housing and personal services for North Carolina veterans.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees.
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 158, the Jim Fulghum Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act today. The governor signed the legislation at a ceremony attended by the late state representative's family, legislators and leaders from North Carolina's medical community.
Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 158, the Jim Fulghum Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act today. The governor signed the legislation at a ceremony attended by the late state representative's family, legislators and leaders from North Carolina's medical community.
 
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