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Taking a long look at the best of our neighboring counties. There are many hidden treasures in eastern North Carolina.

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One of the first bills the North Carolina General Assembly will enact next year, and that new Gov. Pat McCrory will sign, will establish a photo ID requirement to vote in North Carolina.
One of the first bills the North Carolina General Assembly will enact next year, and that new Gov. Pat McCrory will sign, will establish a photo ID requirement to vote in North Carolina.
 
Back in March, we got word that Aberdeen's Railhouse Brewery wanted to move to Pinehurst and set up a microbrewery and restaurant in the resort's old steam plant facility in historic Old Town.
Back in March, we got word that Aberdeen's Railhouse Brewery wanted to move to Pinehurst and set up a microbrewery and restaurant in the resort's old steam plant facility in historic Old Town.
 
Don't count me among those who think President Obama and Congress will spend the next month locked in a death struggle over marginal income tax rates.
Don't count me among those who think President Obama and Congress will spend the next month locked in a death struggle over marginal income tax rates.
 
Once a self-described liberal consumer affairs reporter convinced that government needed to do something about greedy, cheating businessmen, John Stossel is now one of the nation's leading libertarian voices.
Once a self-described liberal consumer affairs reporter convinced that government needed to do something about greedy, cheating businessmen, John Stossel is now one of the nation's leading libertarian voices.
 
The traditional business model for public-affairs journalism continues to falter. Print newsrooms are shrinking. Broadcast newsrooms are, too, or at least replacing expensive, veteran news reporters with young newscasters.
The traditional business model for public-affairs journalism continues to falter. Print newsrooms are shrinking. Broadcast newsrooms are, too, or at least replacing expensive, veteran news reporters with young newscasters.
 
For the first time since records have been kept by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners -- and possibly for the first time since the 19th century -- Republicans hold a majority of seats on county commissions in the Tar Heel State.
For the first time since records have been kept by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners -- and possibly for the first time since the 19th century -- Republicans hold a majority of seats on county commissions in the Tar Heel State.
 
Entrepreneurs make things happen by filling a niche in the marketplace. Edward Stringham wants to fill a niche by creating more entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs make things happen by filling a niche in the marketplace. Edward Stringham wants to fill a niche by creating more entrepreneurs.
 
The Louisiana monks who faced time in the slammer for selling handmade wooden caskets to support themselves have won a victory in federal court against the protectionist Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
The Louisiana monks who faced time in the slammer for selling handmade wooden caskets to support themselves have won a victory in federal court against the protectionist Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
 
Moskowitz completed his residency in family medicine at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center.
Moskowitz completed his residency in family medicine at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center.
 
Barack Obama and the Democrats waged the most negative campaign in recent memory, Mitt Romney and the Republicans spent their campaign cash less efficiently than the Democrats did.
Barack Obama and the Democrats waged the most negative campaign in recent memory, Mitt Romney and the Republicans spent their campaign cash less efficiently than the Democrats did.
 
Every day I drive past a gas station and convenience store, the Grocery Boy Junior on Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh.
Every day I drive past a gas station and convenience store, the Grocery Boy Junior on Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh.
 
A trillion-dollar sequestration that immediately would cut large portions of domestic and military spending likely will be deferred until budget architects can put together a long-term fiscal plan in the new Congress, U.S. Rep. David Price said Monday.
A trillion-dollar sequestration that immediately would cut large portions of domestic and military spending likely will be deferred until budget architects can put together a long-term fiscal plan in the new Congress, U.S. Rep. David Price said Monday.
 
State Rep.-elect Joe Sam Queen, D-Haywood, cannot collect damages worth three times the amount of money his 2010 state Senate opponent spent on television ads in their campaign.
State Rep.-elect Joe Sam Queen, D-Haywood, cannot collect damages worth three times the amount of money his 2010 state Senate opponent spent on television ads in their campaign.
 
The 2011-12 North Carolina General Assembly faced a barrage of attacks for bold moves during the first session under Republican leadership in more than a century. Republican lawmakers have been accused of decimating education, which has not happened.
The 2011-12 North Carolina General Assembly faced a barrage of attacks for bold moves during the first session under Republican leadership in more than a century. Republican lawmakers have been accused of decimating education, which has not happened.
 
You know the old saying -- you have to spend money to make money. That's the message N.C. Department of Revenue Secretary David Hoyle wants to send as the department puts the finishing touches on its new Tax Information Management System.
You know the old saying -- you have to spend money to make money. That's the message N.C. Department of Revenue Secretary David Hoyle wants to send as the department puts the finishing touches on its new Tax Information Management System.
 
The number of students attending public charter schools continues to rise, and Durham Public Schools is ranked 21st nationally, the only district in North Carolina with 10 percent or more of its students in charter schools.
The number of students attending public charter schools continues to rise, and Durham Public Schools is ranked 21st nationally, the only district in North Carolina with 10 percent or more of its students in charter schools.
 
Two of the top issues facing new North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly in 2013 are tax reform and education reform. For the performance of North Carolina's economy to improve significantly in the short run, we need a more competitive tax system.
Two of the top issues facing new North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly in 2013 are tax reform and education reform. For the performance of North Carolina's economy to improve significantly in the short run, we need a more competitive tax system.
 
There is something disturbing rumbling to the surface here in Moore County in the wake of the Nov 6 vote. The state GOP set up "NC Victory" offices all over the state.
There is something disturbing rumbling to the surface here in Moore County in the wake of the Nov 6 vote. The state GOP set up "NC Victory" offices all over the state.
 
Decisions from the State Board of Education affect every taxpayer, parent and school-age child in North Carolina. Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation director of research and education studies, discussed the state board's impact during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio.
Decisions from the State Board of Education affect every taxpayer, parent and school-age child in North Carolina. Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation director of research and education studies, discussed the state board's impact during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio.
 
Because much of my national writing on politics centers on state governors and legislatures, I am on the email lists for Democratic and Republican committees aimed at increasing their party's power in state capitals.
Because much of my national writing on politics centers on state governors and legislatures, I am on the email lists for Democratic and Republican committees aimed at increasing their party's power in state capitals.
 
In late August, Duke University received approval from the Chinese government to start a branch campus in Kunshan, China.
In late August, Duke University received approval from the Chinese government to start a branch campus in Kunshan, China.
 
A friend bills himself as a socialist with libertarian tendencies.
 
Graduation rates among North Carolina's growing number of Hispanic students rose nearly 21 percent in six years, but there is disagreement in identifying the reason for the trend.
Graduation rates among North Carolina's growing number of Hispanic students rose nearly 21 percent in six years, but there is disagreement in identifying the reason for the trend.
 
Leaders of Triangle-area philanthropies, already sharing the national pain as charitable giving follows the stock market into decline, are decrying the region's level of generosity when compared to peer metropolitan areas.
Leaders of Triangle-area philanthropies, already sharing the national pain as charitable giving follows the stock market into decline, are decrying the region's level of generosity when compared to peer metropolitan areas.
 
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is once again overstepping its bounds. Recent news reports suggest that the FTC will soon file a formal antitrust case against Google.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is once again overstepping its bounds. Recent news reports suggest that the FTC will soon file a formal antitrust case against Google.
 
Government employee unions largely were responsible for the re-election of President Obama, and will seek payback through weaker right-to-work laws and approval of collective bargaining rights for 21 million health care workers under Obamacare, union critic Mallory Factor says.
Government employee unions largely were responsible for the re-election of President Obama, and will seek payback through weaker right-to-work laws and approval of collective bargaining rights for 21 million health care workers under Obamacare, union critic Mallory Factor says.
 
Gov.-elect Pat McCrory promised Thursday to scrutinize the efficiency and accountability of government departments and programs, while vowing to work across political and geographical boundaries to create more jobs and bring "a mayor's attitude" of problem-solving to Raleigh.
Gov.-elect Pat McCrory promised Thursday to scrutinize the efficiency and accountability of government departments and programs, while vowing to work across political and geographical boundaries to create more jobs and bring "a mayor's attitude" of problem-solving to Raleigh.
 
One of the more interesting outcomes of Tuesday's election in North Carolina was the contrast between Pat McCrory's 12-point blowout victory for governor and the much closer races for Council of State.
One of the more interesting outcomes of Tuesday's election in North Carolina was the contrast between Pat McCrory's 12-point blowout victory for governor and the much closer races for Council of State.
 
For all the time, energy, and money spent on federal campaigns over the past two years, American voters decided not to make any significant changes. They reelected President Barack Obama, albeit with many fewer votes than in 2008.
For all the time, energy, and money spent on federal campaigns over the past two years, American voters decided not to make any significant changes. They reelected President Barack Obama, albeit with many fewer votes than in 2008.
 
Conflict is brewing in over a controversial teaching method now being employed in some local schools.
 
House, Senate caucuses grow despite drop in statewide popular vote margins
 
The John Locke Foundation's statewide Locker Room blog is the place to be for election night coverage of North Carolina contests and national results.
The John Locke Foundation's statewide Locker Room blog is the place to be for election night coverage of North Carolina contests and national results.
 
Just before the Democratic National Convention, The Charlotte Observer ran a series of articles on the city's success -- or lack thereof -- in attracting conventions.
Just before the Democratic National Convention, The Charlotte Observer ran a series of articles on the city's success -- or lack thereof -- in attracting conventions.
 
The question about how much campaigning local courthouse employees should be doing for their boss' election has arisen in Harnett County as Democrat Register of Deeds Kimberly Hargrove battles to keep her job against Republican challenger Darryl Black.
The question about how much campaigning local courthouse employees should be doing for their boss' election has arisen in Harnett County as Democrat Register of Deeds Kimberly Hargrove battles to keep her job against Republican challenger Darryl Black.
 
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