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

State Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson said her concerns about allowing students to use vouchers to offset the cost of private schooling was more a principled support of public schools' role in modern society than the effect vouchers could have in meeting individual children's...
State Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson said her concerns about allowing students to use vouchers to offset the cost of private schooling was more a principled support of public schools' role in modern society than the effect vouchers could have in meeting individual children's...
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that all of the state's 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2012.
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that all of the state's 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2012.
 
State Sen. Jeff Tarte, R-Mecklenburg, believes Special Assessment District revenue bonds may be the fairest method of taxation for economic development infrastructure projects even if the financing instrument attracted only one successful applicant in the five years the bonds have been an option...
State Sen. Jeff Tarte, R-Mecklenburg, believes Special Assessment District revenue bonds may be the fairest method of taxation for economic development infrastructure projects even if the financing instrument attracted only one successful applicant in the five years the bonds have been an option...
 
Governor Pat McCrory today signed HB 589, commonly referred to as Voter Photo ID, into law. This law will help ensure the integrity of the North Carolina ballot box and provide greater equality in access to voting to North Carolinians.
Governor Pat McCrory today signed HB 589, commonly referred to as Voter Photo ID, into law. This law will help ensure the integrity of the North Carolina ballot box and provide greater equality in access to voting to North Carolinians.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed August 11, 2013 as Freedom 500 Day in North Carolina.
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed August 11, 2013 as Freedom 500 Day in North Carolina.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has authorized payments for 34 grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has authorized payments for 34 grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after overall high school graduation rates in North Carolina rose to 82.5 percent, a 14 point improvement since the 2006 academic year.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after overall high school graduation rates in North Carolina rose to 82.5 percent, a 14 point improvement since the 2006 academic year.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial help is available for storm survivors who suffered flood damage in Catawba and adjacent counties July 12 through 27.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial help is available for storm survivors who suffered flood damage in Catawba and adjacent counties July 12 through 27.
 
A surprise 11th-hour deal to restore a funding mechanism for Winston-Salem State University to purchase an iconic stadium sparked heated debate in House...
A surprise 11th-hour deal to restore a funding mechanism for Winston-Salem State University to purchase an iconic stadium sparked heated debate in House...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
Supporters of a bill giving the state treasurer's office greater flexibility to invest money from the state's $81 billion pension plan affecting teachers...
Supporters of a bill giving the state treasurer's office greater flexibility to invest money from the state's $81 billion pension plan affecting teachers...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has released monies for more than a dozen grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Center. The grants total $734,344.18.
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has released monies for more than a dozen grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Center. The grants total $734,344.18.
 
The new state budget includes a provision creating an advisory panel to rewrite the way the state delivers Medicaid services. It's part of the Partnership for...
The new state budget includes a provision creating an advisory panel to rewrite the way the state delivers Medicaid services. It's part of the Partnership for...
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
A new state audit has hit the state's primary jobs-incentives program for not following up to make sure promised new jobs actually are created.
A new state audit has hit the state's primary jobs-incentives program for not following up to make sure promised new jobs actually are created.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has requested a disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) so flood victims in Catawba and the adjacent counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg can apply for financial assistance following last weekend's severe flooding.
Governor Pat McCrory has requested a disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) so flood victims in Catawba and the adjacent counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg can apply for financial assistance following last weekend's severe flooding.
 
And, there's no better way to find obscure, and potentially hot topic stuff, than in the final section of a new law. With his signature Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory officially codified new legislation that has a warm fuzzy name - the Tax Simplification and Reduction Act.
And, there's no better way to find obscure, and potentially hot topic stuff, than in the final section of a new law. With his signature Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory officially codified new legislation that has a warm fuzzy name - the Tax Simplification and Reduction Act.
 
Governor Pat McCrory vowed to reduce the amount of mandatory tests given to North Carolina students and announced a plan to award a $10,000 stipend to selected teachers to assist in the implementation of college and career ready standards at their school districts.
Governor Pat McCrory vowed to reduce the amount of mandatory tests given to North Carolina students and announced a plan to award a $10,000 stipend to selected teachers to assist in the implementation of college and career ready standards at their school districts.
 
The terms "voter suppression" and "outrageous" were bandied about during the recent debate over North Carolina's voter ID and election law reforms.
The terms "voter suppression" and "outrageous" were bandied about during the recent debate over North Carolina's voter ID and election law reforms.
 
Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, R-Wake, the House speaker pro tem, says a provision passed late in the General Assembly's session - giving lawmakers...
Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, R-Wake, the House speaker pro tem, says a provision passed late in the General Assembly's session - giving lawmakers...
 
Heavy rainfall in the North Carolina foothills this past weekend caused severe flooding in several counties damaging homes, businesses, roads and bridges.
Heavy rainfall in the North Carolina foothills this past weekend caused severe flooding in several counties damaging homes, businesses, roads and bridges.
 
Lawmakers wrapped up the 2013 legislative session with a bill embracing broad regulatory reform. The 68-page bill crossed into several functions of state...
Lawmakers wrapped up the 2013 legislative session with a bill embracing broad regulatory reform. The 68-page bill crossed into several functions of state...
 
In response to inquiries, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed today that it has suspended the license of a medical clinic in Asheville, N.C, which specializes in abortions.
In response to inquiries, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed today that it has suspended the license of a medical clinic in Asheville, N.C, which specializes in abortions.
 
Lawmakers adopted a 2013-14 budget conference report authorizing $7.9 billion in General Fund spending on K-12 education, which is up 4.8 percent over the $7.5 billion budget enacted for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
Lawmakers adopted a 2013-14 budget conference report authorizing $7.9 billion in General Fund spending on K-12 education, which is up 4.8 percent over the $7.5 billion budget enacted for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
 
Mark Gorges (New Hanover County) - Gorges is currently a Partnership Developer with Castle Branch, Inc. He also serves as CEO and President of Seaward Action, Inc., developing several marine-related brands of services and products.
Mark Gorges (New Hanover County) - Gorges is currently a Partnership Developer with Castle Branch, Inc. He also serves as CEO and President of Seaward Action, Inc., developing several marine-related brands of services and products.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed 18 bills today, including.
 
Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bill this morning.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed a $20.6 billion budget today that increases K-12 education funding, incorporates fiscally-responsible tax reform and lays the foundation for economic growth and job creation.
Governor Pat McCrory signed a $20.6 billion budget today that increases K-12 education funding, incorporates fiscally-responsible tax reform and lays the foundation for economic growth and job creation.
 
After a highly productive legislative long session, the North Carolina Senate concluded its substantive business early Friday morning after passing many long-overdue reforms to improve North Carolina's public schools, rebuild our economy and restore our place as a leader in job growth.
After a highly productive legislative long session, the North Carolina Senate concluded its substantive business early Friday morning after passing many long-overdue reforms to improve North Carolina's public schools, rebuild our economy and restore our place as a leader in job growth.
 
Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
 
Nearly a month into the 2013-14 fiscal year, Gov. Pat McCrory is set to sign the state budget into law today.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills today.
 
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