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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 convened the first meeting of his Teacher Advisory Committee, telling its members their work will help shape his administration's education agenda. The meeting was held at the SAS Campus in Cary.
Governor Pat McCrory convened the first meeting of his Teacher Advisory Committee, telling its members their work will help shape his administration's education agenda. The meeting was held at the SAS Campus in Cary.
 
The League of Women Voters supports a national universal health care system, and in support of that aim one of its North Carolina units has created a speakers bureau that is offering public presentations with information on the Affordable Care Act and training public librarians to answer...
The League of Women Voters supports a national universal health care system, and in support of that aim one of its North Carolina units has created a speakers bureau that is offering public presentations with information on the Affordable Care Act and training public librarians to answer...
 
Governor Pat McCrory has announced the following appointees to the Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee: Elizabeth Jones, Rebecca Bishop, George Brunetti, Alton Campbell, Dorothy Case, Kristin Cubbage, Diana de los Santos, Margaret Feldman, DeAnna Foust-Platt, Rene Herrick, Andrew Hodges, etc...
Governor Pat McCrory has announced the following appointees to the Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee: Elizabeth Jones, Rebecca Bishop, George Brunetti, Alton Campbell, Dorothy Case, Kristin Cubbage, Diana de los Santos, Margaret Feldman, DeAnna Foust-Platt, Rene Herrick, Andrew Hodges, etc...
 
A defamation lawsuit filed by four Raleigh attorneys against Attorney General Roy Cooper and his 2000 campaign committee finally may go to trial in December. The plaintiffs allege that Cooper and his committee ran a political ad that was defamatory and constituted an unfair and deceptive trade...
A defamation lawsuit filed by four Raleigh attorneys against Attorney General Roy Cooper and his 2000 campaign committee finally may go to trial in December. The plaintiffs allege that Cooper and his committee ran a political ad that was defamatory and constituted an unfair and deceptive trade...
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued a state disaster declaration for the city of Albemarle to help the community recover from a severe storm that struck June 13, 2013.
Governor Pat McCrory issued a state disaster declaration for the city of Albemarle to help the community recover from a severe storm that struck June 13, 2013.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced the availability of federal grant funds today to support AmeriCorps programs in the state for 2014. Funds will be awarded by the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service to organizations and agencies that focus on economic opportunity.
Governor Pat McCrory announced the availability of federal grant funds today to support AmeriCorps programs in the state for 2014. Funds will be awarded by the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service to organizations and agencies that focus on economic opportunity.
 
North Carolina is among a number of state governments plagued by massive unfunded liabilities for state retirees' health insurance benefits, and, like many of its counterparts, it is placing greater responsibility for costs on members in a movement known as medical consumerism.
North Carolina is among a number of state governments plagued by massive unfunded liabilities for state retirees' health insurance benefits, and, like many of its counterparts, it is placing greater responsibility for costs on members in a movement known as medical consumerism.
 
The state's largest teachers group - the N.C. Association of Educators - is saying that it is not connected to a proposed Nov.
The state's largest teachers group - the N.C. Association of Educators - is saying that it is not connected to a proposed Nov.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has named three North Carolina health care leaders to the state's newly formed Medicaid Reform Advisory Group.
Governor Pat McCrory has named three North Carolina health care leaders to the state's newly formed Medicaid Reform Advisory Group.
 
Governor Pat McCrory received a federal disaster declaration Tuesday night to help local governments in three more Western North Carolina counties recover from the severe flooding that occurred July 27.
Governor Pat McCrory received a federal disaster declaration Tuesday night to help local governments in three more Western North Carolina counties recover from the severe flooding that occurred July 27.
 
Medicaid expansion is the one part of Obamacare that the states currently have a choice whether or not to expand. As has been learned with Obamacare, new services should not be rolled out until ready.
Medicaid expansion is the one part of Obamacare that the states currently have a choice whether or not to expand. As has been learned with Obamacare, new services should not be rolled out until ready.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today additional funding for Rural Planning Organizations (RPOs) that will assist the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) with transportation planning in rural areas across the state. NCDOT provides grants to help cover the cost of this work.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today additional funding for Rural Planning Organizations (RPOs) that will assist the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) with transportation planning in rural areas across the state. NCDOT provides grants to help cover the cost of this work.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory's chief legal counsel said Tuesday that the governor, a Republican, decided to hire an outside lawyer to defend a lawsuit over the state's new voter identification and election law because of public statements about the law from Democratic state Attorney General Roy Cooper.
Gov. Pat McCrory's chief legal counsel said Tuesday that the governor, a Republican, decided to hire an outside lawyer to defend a lawsuit over the state's new voter identification and election law because of public statements about the law from Democratic state Attorney General Roy Cooper.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today for the North Carolina Motorsports Council. The Council recommends policy, procedures and program initiatives to protect, strengthen and expand the motorsports industry.
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today for the North Carolina Motorsports Council. The Council recommends policy, procedures and program initiatives to protect, strengthen and expand the motorsports industry.
 
The state is asking a federal court to dismiss two lawsuits - one filed by the North Carolina NAACP and one filed by the League of Women Voters of N.C. - challenging the new law requiring voters to present government-issued identification when voting and changing other...
The state is asking a federal court to dismiss two lawsuits - one filed by the North Carolina NAACP and one filed by the League of Women Voters of N.C. - challenging the new law requiring voters to present government-issued identification when voting and changing other...
 
First Lady Ann McCrory has appointed Kristen Fields to the position of Chief of Staff. Fields replaces Heather Dickson who accepted a position with the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
First Lady Ann McCrory has appointed Kristen Fields to the position of Chief of Staff. Fields replaces Heather Dickson who accepted a position with the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today: North Carolina Biotechnology Center, North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board, orth Carolina State Library Commission, North Carolina Real Estate Commission, North Carolina Local Government Commission
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today: North Carolina Biotechnology Center, North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board, orth Carolina State Library Commission, North Carolina Real Estate Commission, North Carolina Local Government Commission
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today: Frank Gorham, Greg Lewis, Bill Naumann, Neal Andrew, Suzanne Dorsey, Benjamin Simmons, Lee Wynns and Renee Cahoon
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today: Frank Gorham, Greg Lewis, Bill Naumann, Neal Andrew, Suzanne Dorsey, Benjamin Simmons, Lee Wynns and Renee Cahoon
 
Governor Pat McCrory approved releasing $750,000 from state funds today for the seven regional food banks that are part of the North Carolina Association of Feeding America's Food Banks. This early allocation of funds will help food banks stock up in the coming weeks.
Governor Pat McCrory approved releasing $750,000 from state funds today for the seven regional food banks that are part of the North Carolina Association of Feeding America's Food Banks. This early allocation of funds will help food banks stock up in the coming weeks.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has teamed with Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam to reopen the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has been closed due to the partial federal shutdown.
Governor Pat McCrory has teamed with Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam to reopen the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has been closed due to the partial federal shutdown.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced Cornell A. Wilson Jr. as his newly appointed military affairs advisor today. General Wilson is a retired Major General of the United States Marine Corps.
Governor Pat McCrory announced Cornell A. Wilson Jr. as his newly appointed military affairs advisor today. General Wilson is a retired Major General of the United States Marine Corps.
 
In proclaiming October 17 as Earthquake Preparedness Day, Governor Pat McCrory reminds North Carolinians how to protect themselves by using three simple steps: drop, cover and hold.
In proclaiming October 17 as Earthquake Preparedness Day, Governor Pat McCrory reminds North Carolinians how to protect themselves by using three simple steps: drop, cover and hold.
 
A group of college students and other young adults - some with connections to Moral Monday protests - has formed to monitor polls, provide information to voters about election procedures and laws, and counter what they see as potential voter suppression.
A group of college students and other young adults - some with connections to Moral Monday protests - has formed to monitor polls, provide information to voters about election procedures and laws, and counter what they see as potential voter suppression.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, alongside State Chief Information Officer Chris Estes and Secretaries Decker, Daughtridge, Wos, Kluttz, Skvarla and senior leadership team opened North Carolina’s new Innovation Center today.
Governor Pat McCrory, alongside State Chief Information Officer Chris Estes and Secretaries Decker, Daughtridge, Wos, Kluttz, Skvarla and senior leadership team opened North Carolina’s new Innovation Center today.
 
Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services has secured additional funds to continue the WIC program as of October 11, 2013.
Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services has secured additional funds to continue the WIC program as of October 11, 2013.
 
The governor notified the General Assembly and the Office of State Human Resources of the positions designated on October 1 in compliance with the law. There are now 1,303 exempt managerial and exempt policymaking positions in the cabinet agencies, or 1.5 percent of the 86,000 employees.
The governor notified the General Assembly and the Office of State Human Resources of the positions designated on October 1 in compliance with the law. There are now 1,303 exempt managerial and exempt policymaking positions in the cabinet agencies, or 1.5 percent of the 86,000 employees.
 
North Carolina's highest court is about to weigh in - again - on state government's constitutional role in making sure children considered at risk of failure in school begin kindergarten with the proper tools to succeed.
North Carolina's highest court is about to weigh in - again - on state government's constitutional role in making sure children considered at risk of failure in school begin kindergarten with the proper tools to succeed.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday struck back at the federal government, saying the U.S. Department of Justice was "working in the fringes." McCrory, a Republican, said the state would defend the lawsuit filed by the Democratic administration of President Barack Obama against the state's new election...
Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday struck back at the federal government, saying the U.S. Department of Justice was "working in the fringes." McCrory, a Republican, said the state would defend the lawsuit filed by the Democratic administration of President Barack Obama against the state's new election...
 
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) issued the following joint statement today in response to the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit on North Carolina's election reform law.
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) issued the following joint statement today in response to the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit on North Carolina's election reform law.
 
Governor Pat McCrory today criticized Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to challenge North Carolina's common sense voter-ID requirement, calling it a meritless federal overreach.
Governor Pat McCrory today criticized Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to challenge North Carolina's common sense voter-ID requirement, calling it a meritless federal overreach.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following direct appointments today.
 
First Lady Ann McCrory joined the Safe America Foundation today to encourage North Carolina residents to "Text First. Talk Second."™ when letting those closest to them know they are okay after a disaster.
First Lady Ann McCrory joined the Safe America Foundation today to encourage North Carolina residents to "Text First. Talk Second."™ when letting those closest to them know they are okay after a disaster.
 
Grassroots North Carolina is denouncing the use of tax dollars to lobby against your Second Amendment rights.
 
The Office of Governor McCrory announced the following appointments today.
The Office of Governor McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
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