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Carver Heights Elementary in Goldsboro might be the next school to join the Innovative School District if the State Board of Education approves the recommendation
Carver Heights Elementary in Goldsboro might be the next school to join the Innovative School District if the State Board of Education approves the recommendation
 
Politicians and newsmakers have lately developed a penchant for the words “libel,” “slander,” and “defamation.” Oftentimes these words, salient and distinct, are used carelessly and ignorantly
Politicians and newsmakers have lately developed a penchant for the words “libel,” “slander,” and “defamation.” Oftentimes these words, salient and distinct, are used carelessly and ignorantly
 
N.C. Democrats have traditionally used courts as political chess pieces, but Republicans are trying - mistakenly - to turn the game in their favor by making institutional changes to boost party power, experts say
N.C. Democrats have traditionally used courts as political chess pieces, but Republicans are trying - mistakenly - to turn the game in their favor by making institutional changes to boost party power, experts say
 
The Cato Institute gave Gov. Roy Cooper an F on its Fiscal Policy Report Card
 
The chairman of the University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors says board members are still dealing with communication challenges and "high emotions," but he didn't offer details
The chairman of the University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors says board members are still dealing with communication challenges and "high emotions," but he didn't offer details
 
After a natural disaster, most people strive to restore their normal lives. But, in some cases, the return to normal might not be the best option
After a natural disaster, most people strive to restore their normal lives. But, in some cases, the return to normal might not be the best option
 
I'm a huge fan of free markets, limited government, and the promotion of individual liberty.
I'm a huge fan of free markets, limited government, and the promotion of individual liberty.
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell is making good on a pledge from his 2016 election campaign to cut costs and boost transparency in the State Health Plan
State Treasurer Dale Folwell is making good on a pledge from his 2016 election campaign to cut costs and boost transparency in the State Health Plan
 
Hometown children's fairs are places where you can buy paintings for $10 or rice crispy treats for $3
Hometown children's fairs are places where you can buy paintings for $10 or rice crispy treats for $3
 
The race between Republican Mark Harris and Democrat Dan McCready for the 9th U.S. Congressional District is one to watch
The race between Republican Mark Harris and Democrat Dan McCready for the 9th U.S. Congressional District is one to watch
 
Gov. Roy Cooper says the urgency of dealing with Hurricane Florence recovery led him to sign executive orders re-establishing six state agencies tied up in litigation with the General Assembly
Gov. Roy Cooper says the urgency of dealing with Hurricane Florence recovery led him to sign executive orders re-establishing six state agencies tied up in litigation with the General Assembly
 
Eight North Carolina school districts tapped to split $57.8 million from Atlantic Coast Pipeline developers aren't likely to see that money anytime soon
Eight North Carolina school districts tapped to split $57.8 million from Atlantic Coast Pipeline developers aren't likely to see that money anytime soon
 
Do political movements ever really accomplish anything? The English writer G.K. Chesterton had his doubts
Do political movements ever really accomplish anything? The English writer G.K. Chesterton had his doubts
 
The public transportation system in Wilson, as in many places, needs taxpayer subsidies to keep the buses running. The difference between the cost of operating the system and revenues, led by passenger fares, is more than $1 million a year
The public transportation system in Wilson, as in many places, needs taxpayer subsidies to keep the buses running. The difference between the cost of operating the system and revenues, led by passenger fares, is more than $1 million a year
 
State Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Duplin, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, says waste-handling operations at North Carolina hog farms functioned as intended in the flooding of Hurricane Florence
State Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Duplin, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, says waste-handling operations at North Carolina hog farms functioned as intended in the flooding of Hurricane Florence
 
As the North Carolina General Assembly gathered for its Oct. 2 special session on Hurricane Florence relief, the state’s rainy-day fund stood at $2.01 billion
As the North Carolina General Assembly gathered for its Oct. 2 special session on Hurricane Florence relief, the state’s rainy-day fund stood at $2.01 billion
 
Silent Sam - the controversial Confederate statue that formerly stood on UNC Chapel Hill's campus - may turn into a rallying election issue for liberal activists, a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors told Carolina Journal.
Silent Sam - the controversial Confederate statue that formerly stood on UNC Chapel Hill's campus - may turn into a rallying election issue for liberal activists, a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors told Carolina Journal.
 
Recovery from Hurricane Florence will be long and hard. But as the waters recede, the strength of North Carolinians shines
Recovery from Hurricane Florence will be long and hard. But as the waters recede, the strength of North Carolinians shines
 
Hurricane Florence severely damaged schools across North Carolina and left hundreds of thousands of children without homes or classrooms
Hurricane Florence severely damaged schools across North Carolina and left hundreds of thousands of children without homes or classrooms
 
North Carolina has won a federal grant totaling $23.6 million over five years to expand charter school opportunities
North Carolina has won a federal grant totaling $23.6 million over five years to expand charter school opportunities
 
A proposed constitutional amendment requiring a photo ID to vote has sparked controversy in state politics
A proposed constitutional amendment requiring a photo ID to vote has sparked controversy in state politics
 
Fewer than 20 percent of North Carolinians know about major tuition cuts at three state universities, but leaders of the University of North Carolina System are working to change that.
Fewer than 20 percent of North Carolinians know about major tuition cuts at three state universities, but leaders of the University of North Carolina System are working to change that.
 
State lawmakers grouped six constitutional amendments on the November ballot in a way that limits efforts to distinguish each amendment from the others
State lawmakers grouped six constitutional amendments on the November ballot in a way that limits efforts to distinguish each amendment from the others
 
The N.C. Community College System, following the abrupt departure of fledgling former President James C. "Jimmie" Williamson, is under new leadership that could better partnerships between community colleges and the University of North Carolina System.
The N.C. Community College System, following the abrupt departure of fledgling former President James C. "Jimmie" Williamson, is under new leadership that could better partnerships between community colleges and the University of North Carolina System.
 
North Carolina politics can be exhausting. The past few weeks have brought us wrangling over redistricting and constitutional amendments, conflicts between Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican lawmakers over disaster relief and a gas-pipeline fund, and a mob of protesters toppling the Silent Sam statue
North Carolina politics can be exhausting. The past few weeks have brought us wrangling over redistricting and constitutional amendments, conflicts between Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican lawmakers over disaster relief and a gas-pipeline fund, and a mob of protesters toppling the Silent Sam statue
 
North Carolina's economy is in reasonably good shape. Over the past five years of available data, our state's employers have added 480,000 net new jobs, with our job-creation rate exceeding the national and Southeastern averages
North Carolina's economy is in reasonably good shape. Over the past five years of available data, our state's employers have added 480,000 net new jobs, with our job-creation rate exceeding the national and Southeastern averages
 
Food handlers are in luck, but their good fortune might not help farmers who were victimized by shady operators
Food handlers are in luck, but their good fortune might not help farmers who were victimized by shady operators
 
High school tests the mettle of many teens. Surveys, both informal and scientific, reveal pervasive stress
High school tests the mettle of many teens. Surveys, both informal and scientific, reveal pervasive stress
 
The relationship between the University of North Carolina's president and Board of Governors is strong, not strained, the board's leading member said after the withdrawal of UNC President Margaret Spellings' nominee for the open chancellorship at Western Carolina University
The relationship between the University of North Carolina's president and Board of Governors is strong, not strained, the board's leading member said after the withdrawal of UNC President Margaret Spellings' nominee for the open chancellorship at Western Carolina University
 
As he campaigned for the Republican presidential nomination in the winter of 1999, then-Gov. George W. Bush delivered his memorable "soft bigotry of low expectations" speech before the Latino Business Association in Los Angeles.
As he campaigned for the Republican presidential nomination in the winter of 1999, then-Gov. George W. Bush delivered his memorable "soft bigotry of low expectations" speech before the Latino Business Association in Los Angeles.
 
Is a constitutional amendment on the November ballot changing the way judicial vacancies are filled a good step toward merit selection of judges, or a reckless consolidation of power?
Is a constitutional amendment on the November ballot changing the way judicial vacancies are filled a good step toward merit selection of judges, or a reckless consolidation of power?
 
A childless married couple with $1 million in income stands to save $2,577 on its N.C. income tax bill thanks to changes that will take effect in 2019.
A childless married couple with $1 million in income stands to save $2,577 on its N.C. income tax bill thanks to changes that will take effect in 2019.
 
Union Point Park in New Bern was mostly underwater, barely recognizable. An extension of the Neuse and Trent rivers
Union Point Park in New Bern was mostly underwater, barely recognizable. An extension of the Neuse and Trent rivers
 
If North Carolina Republicans are to maintain solid control of both chambers of the General Assembly, they can't just turn out the GOP base this fall. They also need undecided voters to break their way.
If North Carolina Republicans are to maintain solid control of both chambers of the General Assembly, they can't just turn out the GOP base this fall. They also need undecided voters to break their way.
 
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