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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) secured an additional $3,225,000 from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Oregon Inlet, and an additional $1,000,000 for Hatteras Inlet. Last month Congressman Jones sent a letter to Army Corps leadership reminding them of the chronically poor...
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 1:28 pm
By: Chris Downey
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As Attorney General Roy Cooper sets his sights on the governor's mansion, he should explain why he supports Charlotte's controversial transgender bathroom ordinance, even though it is likely to be the subject of a lengthy and expensive legal challenge if passed. Roy Cooper has been raising...
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 8:27 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement announcing he will vote in favor of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act, which would expand and tighten enforcement of sanctions for North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile program and combat North Korean cyber...
Published: Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 @ 10:24 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
Published: Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 @ 9:53 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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A new tool was just rolled out to support Governor Pat McCrory's goal of expanding high-speed internet access to underserved communities and extending Wi-Fi access to every classroom in the state.
Published: Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 @ 12:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Perdue Foods, LLC, will expand its Richmond County production facility and hire an additional 30 workers during the coming three years. The popular name in...
Published: Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 @ 9:25 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Washington City Council Meeting Agenda for February 8, 2016
Published: Monday, February 8th, 2016 @ 11:08 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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The State Board of Elections today released a new public service announcement designed to educate voters on the 2016 voter Id requirements.
Published: Monday, February 8th, 2016 @ 2:13 am
By: Chris Downey
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The State Board of Elections has posted a webpage containing additional information and documents regarding the special filing period for Superior Court Districts 10C (Wake County) and 20B (Union County). Elections will be for new eight-year terms...
Published: Sunday, February 7th, 2016 @ 11:10 am
By: Chris Downey
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The State Board of Elections has designated a special filing period for qualified candidates to file for election to the unexpired term of two judicial offices in which vacancies recently occurred.
Published: Saturday, February 6th, 2016 @ 10:38 pm
By: Chris Downey
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U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined seven senators today calling for a pause in the Syrian and Iraqi refugee programs until authorities are able to detect the use of fake passports following reports ISIS has a "fake document industry" with passport machines and blank passports. In a letter to Sec
Published: Saturday, February 6th, 2016 @ 7:21 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) have accepted Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr's (R-NC) challenge to put their NFL team pride on the line by wagering the delivery of a Senate floor speech on the outcome of Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver B
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 3:53 pm
By: Chris Downey
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North Carolina's Democrat Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin publicly denounced Obamacare Tuesday, sharing his concerns over the law's harmful impact on the marketplace and North Carolina families. While Commissioner Goodwin joins the chorus of experts and officials voicing their opposition to...
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 12:17 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory announced $119 million in loans and grants that will help towns across North Carolina pay for 50 much-needed drinking water and wastewater projects.
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 11:47 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory's Youth Advocacy & Involvement Office chose 15 youth organizations to receive a total of nearly $6,300 in grants to enhance youth programs across North Carolina.
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 10:46 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory's efforts to make North Carolina the most military and veteran-friendly state in the nation are expanding to include the North Carolina Department of Information Technology. The department will hold two job fairs at Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune as part of the N.C. Military...
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 9:33 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Attention all Arts of the Pamlico stakeholders! This message may be long, but it is important. Please take a moment to read the following in its entirety.
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 3:49 am
By: Chris Downey
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 3:42 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Recently, there has been a significant amount of media coverage surrounding public charter schools. In his latest video, Lt. Governor Dan Forest dispels many of the myths perpetuated by those against school choice.
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 3:32 am
By: Chris Downey
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As part of Governor Pat McCrory's "Project Phoenix" initiative, the North Carolina Council of State has approved a partnership with the City of Raleigh to improve Moore Square in downtown Raleigh
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 3:27 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Yesterday, the Network for Public Education, a left-leaning group headed by a longtime activist in Washington, D.C., put out its "50 State Report Card." The "report card" is yet another false report aimed at smearing North Carolina's education system...well, and every state who is attempting to...
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 2:57 am
By: Chris Downey
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to continue its evaluation of CSX's request for $100 million toward a Johnston County intermodal project
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 2:54 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting for their 2015 Board Retreat on Wednesday February 3, 2016 and Thursday February 4, 2016 which will be held at the NC Estuarium 223 E. Water Street, Washington NC 27889.
Published: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 @ 5:07 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month...
Published: Monday, February 1st, 2016 @ 9:18 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Governor Pat McCrory joined more than 350 employees, company executives, and local leaders for a plant tour and economic development discussion at American Emergency Vehicles (AEV). The company won a $500,000 Building Reuse Grant in 2015, allowing AEV to expand and increase its workforce.
Published: Monday, February 1st, 2016 @ 8:27 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory has designated Charlton L. Allen of Iredell County as the next Chairman of the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Allen will succeed current Industrial Commission Chairman Andrew T. Heath, who will become State Budget Director effective February 1st.
Published: Monday, February 1st, 2016 @ 9:47 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the North Carolina Supreme Court ruling in McCrory v. Berger...
Published: Sunday, January 31st, 2016 @ 11:53 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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More military veterans are choosing to make North Carolina their home, thanks, in part, to efforts by Governor Pat McCrory to make North Carolina the most veteran friendly state in the nation.
Published: Sunday, January 31st, 2016 @ 1:19 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Today, the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee approved a "megabus" bill (S.425) that includes three bipartisan bills introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) aimed at improving educational opportunities for veterans and their families. On Veterans Day, two of these bills were endorsed by...
Published: Sunday, January 31st, 2016 @ 12:40 am
By: Chris Downey
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Tillis Applauds Committee Passage Of Legislation To Protect America From Intellectual Property TheftToday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, applauded the Committee's passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, of which he is an original cosponsor.
Published: Sunday, January 31st, 2016 @ 12:04 am
By: Chris Downey
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Attached is the agenda for Monday February 01, 2016 at 5:30 at the Courthouse, Superior Court Room 218 .
Published: Saturday, January 30th, 2016 @ 11:46 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today the state has accepted a $1.5 million offer on the 147-year-old Heck-Andrews House, a result of the governor's Project Phoenix revitalization program. The sale will be considered for final approval by the Council of State next Tuesday.
Published: Saturday, January 30th, 2016 @ 2:32 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory joined 28 states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the Environmental Protection Agency's federal power plan while a legal challenge makes its way through the lower courts.
Published: Saturday, January 30th, 2016 @ 4:37 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has joined a bipartisan group of Senators to designate the week of January 24-30, 2016 as "National School Choice Week" and recognize that a diversity of choices in K-12 education helps meet the individual needs and strengths of children.
Published: Friday, January 29th, 2016 @ 9:22 pm
By: Chris Downey
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