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At BCN, we sparingly rely on news services for the bulk of our articles; however, on occasion, we find it helpful to employ their service, and provide a back-link to the original source.

At a news conference at a Raleigh NCWorks office today, Governor Pat McCrory praised the drastic reduction of North Carolina’s unemployment insurance debt to the federal government, which dropped by approximately $1.5 billion since January 2013, when the obligation stood at $2.6 billion. The govern
At a news conference at a Raleigh NCWorks office today, Governor Pat McCrory praised the drastic reduction of North Carolina’s unemployment insurance debt to the federal government, which dropped by approximately $1.5 billion since January 2013, when the obligation stood at $2.6 billion. The govern
 
Governor Pat McCrory hosted staff members from the North Carolina Congressional Delegation at the Governor’s Mansion today for an open and bipartisan dialogue on how to work together better and more often for the betterment of the state.
Governor Pat McCrory hosted staff members from the North Carolina Congressional Delegation at the Governor’s Mansion today for an open and bipartisan dialogue on how to work together better and more often for the betterment of the state.
 
Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency for Beaufort, Chowan, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties in the wake of Friday's severe thunderstorms and devastating tornadoes and warned that more rough weather is headed our way.
Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency for Beaufort, Chowan, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties in the wake of Friday's severe thunderstorms and devastating tornadoes and warned that more rough weather is headed our way.
 
Governor Pat McCrory met with Medal of Honor nominee Sergeant Kyle J. White in Charlotte today. The Army veteran has been nominated for his extraordinary bravery during a battle in Aranas, Afghanistan in 2007.
Governor Pat McCrory met with Medal of Honor nominee Sergeant Kyle J. White in Charlotte today. The Army veteran has been nominated for his extraordinary bravery during a battle in Aranas, Afghanistan in 2007.
 
Governor Pat McCrory appointed Justice Bob Orr, a former member of the N.C. Court of Appeals and former Justice on the N.C. Supreme Court, to fill the vacancy in the district attorney's office in the 24th Prosecutorial District created by the retirement of Jerry Wilson.
Governor Pat McCrory appointed Justice Bob Orr, a former member of the N.C. Court of Appeals and former Justice on the N.C. Supreme Court, to fill the vacancy in the district attorney's office in the 24th Prosecutorial District created by the retirement of Jerry Wilson.
 
Following the retirement of Wake County District Attorney C. Colon Willoughby Jr. last week, Governor Pat McCrory appointed Judge Ned Mangum, a Wake County District Court judge to fill his place.
Following the retirement of Wake County District Attorney C. Colon Willoughby Jr. last week, Governor Pat McCrory appointed Judge Ned Mangum, a Wake County District Court judge to fill his place.
 
An Eastern North Carolina GOP leader has filed an official complaint against state Rep. Brian Brown (R-Pitt) filled with allegations of financial impropriety and "Pay to Play."
An Eastern North Carolina GOP leader has filed an official complaint against state Rep. Brian Brown (R-Pitt) filled with allegations of financial impropriety and "Pay to Play."
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will host a ceremony illuminating the executive mansion in blue tonight at 5:30 p.m. and into tomorrow to raise awareness and show support for individuals with Down syndrome.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will host a ceremony illuminating the executive mansion in blue tonight at 5:30 p.m. and into tomorrow to raise awareness and show support for individuals with Down syndrome.
 
Thank you to everyone who attended the final NC DOT Public Hearing in Ocracoke on Monday evening, 2/24/14.
Thank you to everyone who attended the final NC DOT Public Hearing in Ocracoke on Monday evening, 2/24/14.
 
A leading opponent of building a major wind energy facility in Carteret County says it was a tourism-depressing, jobs-killing project that was defeated in spite of, not because of, a state law passed last year to regulate environmental impacts and avoid adverse health effects of...
A leading opponent of building a major wind energy facility in Carteret County says it was a tourism-depressing, jobs-killing project that was defeated in spite of, not because of, a state law passed last year to regulate environmental impacts and avoid adverse health effects of...
 
During his ten minute testimony, Forest expressed his belief that the Common Core standards roll out in NC represents a long term danger to local control of education decisions in our school systems.
During his ten minute testimony, Forest expressed his belief that the Common Core standards roll out in NC represents a long term danger to local control of education decisions in our school systems.
 
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest is scheduled to attend the opening of nominations for HelpingAHero.org's Home for a Wounded Warrior at McKee Homes in Fayetteville on February 19 at 10:30am.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest is scheduled to attend the opening of nominations for HelpingAHero.org's Home for a Wounded Warrior at McKee Homes in Fayetteville on February 19 at 10:30am.
 
Today, the House of Representatives voted to approve Congressman Walter B. Jones' (NC-3) proposal to repeal excessive restrictions on human access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
Today, the House of Representatives voted to approve Congressman Walter B. Jones' (NC-3) proposal to repeal excessive restrictions on human access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
 
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
 
Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced today his support for a plan unveiled by Gov. Pat McCrory, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis to make North Carolina’s starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast.
Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced today his support for a plan unveiled by Gov. Pat McCrory, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis to make North Carolina’s starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast.
 
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
 
DHHS today announced contracts with two leading service firms - Alvarez and Marsal and Navigant Healthcare - to support the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) as it continues its work to improve and strengthen operations of the North Carolina Medicaid program.
DHHS today announced contracts with two leading service firms - Alvarez and Marsal and Navigant Healthcare - to support the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) as it continues its work to improve and strengthen operations of the North Carolina Medicaid program.
 
I watched most of the State of the Union Address; some of you watched all of it, most of you watched none of it, which, in this case, is most understandable.
I watched most of the State of the Union Address; some of you watched all of it, most of you watched none of it, which, in this case, is most understandable.
 
State AARP officials Friday rolled out their 2014 legislative priorities, and among them were safeguarding Medicare from cost-cutting, expanding Medicaid, and helping more seniors not yet eligible for Medicare to enroll in the federal health exchange. At the Raleigh event, AARP leaders also...
State AARP officials Friday rolled out their 2014 legislative priorities, and among them were safeguarding Medicare from cost-cutting, expanding Medicaid, and helping more seniors not yet eligible for Medicare to enroll in the federal health exchange. At the Raleigh event, AARP leaders also...
 
Taxpayers and motorists would be better served if the proposed Monroe Connector/Bypass were judged on a merit-based system adopted last year rather than the old system that typically rewarded political influence and geography, a top transportation planner said.
Taxpayers and motorists would be better served if the proposed Monroe Connector/Bypass were judged on a merit-based system adopted last year rather than the old system that typically rewarded political influence and geography, a top transportation planner said.
 
Governor Pat McCrory granted unconditional pardons to two men who completed their sentences for offenses committed more than 35 years ago and have since become outstanding citizens.
Governor Pat McCrory granted unconditional pardons to two men who completed their sentences for offenses committed more than 35 years ago and have since become outstanding citizens.
 
Over the loud objections of American health insurance companies, and with blaming George W. Bush not really an option to convince the even most stupid among us, chiefly the Candidate's voting base, our Liar-in-Chief fixed ObamaCare by blaming health insurance companies.
Over the loud objections of American health insurance companies, and with blaming George W. Bush not really an option to convince the even most stupid among us, chiefly the Candidate's voting base, our Liar-in-Chief fixed ObamaCare by blaming health insurance companies.
 
Governor Pat McCrory is urging residents to update their emergency winter weather plans and re-stock their emergency supply kits during Winter Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina.
Governor Pat McCrory is urging residents to update their emergency winter weather plans and re-stock their emergency supply kits during Winter Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina.
 
Moore County's Richard Morgan set the standard for hard-nosed vindictive political tactics during his tenure in the NC House. If a legislator dared to "cross" him, Morgan would personally seek out a primary challenger for said legislator.
Moore County's Richard Morgan set the standard for hard-nosed vindictive political tactics during his tenure in the NC House. If a legislator dared to "cross" him, Morgan would personally seek out a primary challenger for said legislator.
 
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and Speaker Thom Tillis applauded Gov. Pat McCrory and Transportation Secretary Tony Tata for their leadership and joined their call for the Southern Environmental Law Center to stop obstructing construction of the economically vital new Bonner Bridge.
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and Speaker Thom Tillis applauded Gov. Pat McCrory and Transportation Secretary Tony Tata for their leadership and joined their call for the Southern Environmental Law Center to stop obstructing construction of the economically vital new Bonner Bridge.
 
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over North Carolina, last week returned a major decision that has significant implications for law enforcement agencies in North Carolina, and especially in Beaufort County.
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over North Carolina, last week returned a major decision that has significant implications for law enforcement agencies in North Carolina, and especially in Beaufort County.
 
To address the concerns of smaller states, representation was equally assigned to all of the states in the Union. Every state got TWO.
To address the concerns of smaller states, representation was equally assigned to all of the states in the Union. Every state got TWO.
 
N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper sounded much like a candidate for governor Monday morning when the four-term Democrat addressed the media at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper sounded much like a candidate for governor Monday morning when the four-term Democrat addressed the media at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
 
An agreement between the North Carolina Office of Information Technology Services and NC State University will provide students with real-world learning opportunities and allow state government to develop a pipeline of talent for its IT operations.
An agreement between the North Carolina Office of Information Technology Services and NC State University will provide students with real-world learning opportunities and allow state government to develop a pipeline of talent for its IT operations.
 
A new state audit questions the efficiency of the N.C. Agricultural Finance Authority and suggests that the General Assembly and N.C. Department of Agriculture might want to restructure the authority's operations.
A new state audit questions the efficiency of the N.C. Agricultural Finance Authority and suggests that the General Assembly and N.C. Department of Agriculture might want to restructure the authority's operations.
 
Governor Pat McCrory received a federal disaster declaration today to help 13 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians recover from this summer's severe flooding.
Governor Pat McCrory received a federal disaster declaration today to help 13 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians recover from this summer's severe flooding.
 
A high-ranking manager at the UNC School of the Arts will keep her $114,695 a year job despite investigative findings that she improperly gave a state computer to her son for use at college and then obtained another one for herself at taxpayer expense.
A high-ranking manager at the UNC School of the Arts will keep her $114,695 a year job despite investigative findings that she improperly gave a state computer to her son for use at college and then obtained another one for herself at taxpayer expense.
 
Recent modifications to North Carolina's election laws  -  including changes affecting voter identification, same-day registration, early voting, and absentee ballot applications  -  would have almost no effect on voter turnout, voting experts say.
Recent modifications to North Carolina's election laws  -  including changes affecting voter identification, same-day registration, early voting, and absentee ballot applications  -  would have almost no effect on voter turnout, voting experts say.
 
It's been more than 50 years since four North Carolina A&T State University students made history by taking a seat at the segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in downtown Greensboro.
It's been more than 50 years since four North Carolina A&T State University students made history by taking a seat at the segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in downtown Greensboro.
 
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