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A state senator has taken up the cause of a North Carolina woman who left the state to earn a master's degree in counseling at a Seattle college, then returned only to be told by the state licensing board that she couldn't practice her profession because the school she attended didn't have the pro
A state senator has taken up the cause of a North Carolina woman who left the state to earn a master's degree in counseling at a Seattle college, then returned only to be told by the state licensing board that she couldn't practice her profession because the school she attended didn't have the pro
 
Governor Pat McCrory said he would veto Senate Bill 369 which would change the sales tax distribution formula in North Carolina.
Governor Pat McCrory said he would veto Senate Bill 369 which would change the sales tax distribution formula in North Carolina.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are asking North Carolinians to join them in preventing heat related injuries and deaths of North Carolina's children and pets.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are asking North Carolinians to join them in preventing heat related injuries and deaths of North Carolina's children and pets.
 
Regional councils of government spanning the state have joined the growing contingent of supporters favoring Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal. The Albemarle Commission, the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments, the Mid-East Commission...
Regional councils of government spanning the state have joined the growing contingent of supporters favoring Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal. The Albemarle Commission, the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments, the Mid-East Commission...
 
Governor Pat McCrory has instructed the Department of Public Safety and the North Carolina National Guard to step up security measures at the NCNG recruiting centers, armories and readiness centers statewide. The heightened security measures are in response to the shootings at the two military...
Governor Pat McCrory has instructed the Department of Public Safety and the North Carolina National Guard to step up security measures at the NCNG recruiting centers, armories and readiness centers statewide. The heightened security measures are in response to the shootings at the two military...
 
Governor Pat McCrory will attend the quarterly meetings of the Republican Governors Association. The meetings will begin Monday and continue through Wednesday and be held in Aspen, Colorado.
Governor Pat McCrory will attend the quarterly meetings of the Republican Governors Association. The meetings will begin Monday and continue through Wednesday and be held in Aspen, Colorado.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has signed into law House Bill 766. The law amends the exemption for the use or possession of hemp extract and authorizes certain neurologists to use hemp extract to treat intractable epilepsy without participating in a pilot study.
Governor Pat McCrory has signed into law House Bill 766. The law amends the exemption for the use or possession of hemp extract and authorizes certain neurologists to use hemp extract to treat intractable epilepsy without participating in a pilot study.
 
Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond initiative will pump $734 million into our state's distinguished universities and community colleges for facility upgrades and improvements. Of that, $534 million will be directed to the University of North Carolina System and $200 million will be allocated...
Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond initiative will pump $734 million into our state's distinguished universities and community colleges for facility upgrades and improvements. Of that, $534 million will be directed to the University of North Carolina System and $200 million will be allocated...
 
A plan by prominent Stanly County government and private institutions to place a profit-making community college culinary arts program in a vacant building faces scrutiny, as critics say the proposal may violate state law.
A plan by prominent Stanly County government and private institutions to place a profit-making community college culinary arts program in a vacant building faces scrutiny, as critics say the proposal may violate state law.
 
Governor Pat McCrory hosted over 70 small and minority owned businesses from across the state today at the Executive Mansion to learn more about Connect NC.
Governor Pat McCrory hosted over 70 small and minority owned businesses from across the state today at the Executive Mansion to learn more about Connect NC.
 
Governor Pat McCrory today challenged the North Carolina Education Cabinet to continue to work together to ensure North Carolina's education system is preparing students for the skills business and industry will need in the future.
Governor Pat McCrory today challenged the North Carolina Education Cabinet to continue to work together to ensure North Carolina's education system is preparing students for the skills business and industry will need in the future.
 
The N.C. House on July 14 gave final approval to House Bill 766, a bill that would allow more people suffering from "intractable epilepsy" to use a hemp extract to treat the disease.
The N.C. House on July 14 gave final approval to House Bill 766, a bill that would allow more people suffering from "intractable epilepsy" to use a hemp extract to treat the disease.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today Eric Guckian, his Senior Education Advisor, has accepted a leadership position with a national education advocacy group.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today Eric Guckian, his Senior Education Advisor, has accepted a leadership position with a national education advocacy group.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Susan DeVore and Fred Klein to the University of North Carolina Charlotte Board of Trustees.
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Susan DeVore and Fred Klein to the University of North Carolina Charlotte Board of Trustees.
 
We just got this updated graphic, but I thought you would like to see both the written version and the translated version.
We just got this updated graphic, but I thought you would like to see both the written version and the translated version.
 
Washington City Council Meeting Agenda for July 13, 2015
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
 
A resolution is on the Tuesday, July 7th, 2015, Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda to dissolve the above described 9 member board, also known as the “Hospital Board”.
A resolution is on the Tuesday, July 7th, 2015, Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda to dissolve the above described 9 member board, also known as the “Hospital Board”.
 
The following Resolutions were duly adopted by the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), the governing body of Beaufort County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina (the "County"), in a duly called regular meeting on the 7th of July, 2015.
The following Resolutions were duly adopted by the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), the governing body of Beaufort County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina (the "County"), in a duly called regular meeting on the 7th of July, 2015.
 
When Vidant agreed to lease BC Hospital, they refused to assume the liabilities that were lurking from past mismanagement, an amount estimated to be around $22 million.
When Vidant agreed to lease BC Hospital, they refused to assume the liabilities that were lurking from past mismanagement, an amount estimated to be around $22 million.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2015
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2015
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, stating that states cannot ban same-gender couples the right to marry in all 50 states.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, stating that states cannot ban same-gender couples the right to marry in all 50 states.
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited Hammocks Beach State Park today to discuss the Connect NC bond proposal. Connect NC will invest a total of $67.3 million in 28 state parks. Of that total, $1.5 million will be invested at Hammocks Beach State Park.
Governor Pat McCrory visited Hammocks Beach State Park today to discuss the Connect NC bond proposal. Connect NC will invest a total of $67.3 million in 28 state parks. Of that total, $1.5 million will be invested at Hammocks Beach State Park.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed two bills into law today to support foster care children and families. Surrounded by bill sponsors Senator Tamara Barringer, Senator Tommy Tucker, Senator Kathy Harrington, Representative Sarah Stevens, other legislators and former foster care children, the governor...
Governor Pat McCrory signed two bills into law today to support foster care children and families. Surrounded by bill sponsors Senator Tamara Barringer, Senator Tommy Tucker, Senator Kathy Harrington, Representative Sarah Stevens, other legislators and former foster care children, the governor...
 
A group of Lake Norman-area business leaders traveled by chartered bus to Raleigh on Tuesday to urge state legislators to support a bill that would cancel the state’s contract with a private company to build and operate toll lanes on Interstate 77 between Charlotte and Mooresville.
A group of Lake Norman-area business leaders traveled by chartered bus to Raleigh on Tuesday to urge state legislators to support a bill that would cancel the state’s contract with a private company to build and operate toll lanes on Interstate 77 between Charlotte and Mooresville.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has signed the following bills into law.
 
A Senate bill that would relieve a southeastern North Carolina planning organization from financial consequences resulting from the use of the controversial Map Act passed the House on Wednesday and will return to the Senate.
A Senate bill that would relieve a southeastern North Carolina planning organization from financial consequences resulting from the use of the controversial Map Act passed the House on Wednesday and will return to the Senate.
 
On this Fourth of July Week, North Carolina is unveiling a new state license plate that recognizes the state's historic role in the creation of the United States. Beginning today, North Carolina motorists can choose a new "First in Freedom" standard state license plate for the first time since 1982.
On this Fourth of July Week, North Carolina is unveiling a new state license plate that recognizes the state's historic role in the creation of the United States. Beginning today, North Carolina motorists can choose a new "First in Freedom" standard state license plate for the first time since 1982.
 
Never before in the last two decades, has this 5 term county commissioner, of some estimable intellect on these pertinent matters of the People's business, witnessed commissioners, and their appointed staff take a more flippant, patriarchal attitude toward the welfare of all of our county's citizens
Never before in the last two decades, has this 5 term county commissioner, of some estimable intellect on these pertinent matters of the People's business, witnessed commissioners, and their appointed staff take a more flippant, patriarchal attitude toward the welfare of all of our county's citizens
 
Bernard W. (B. W.) Collier II took the oath of office as Director of the State Bureau of Investigation at the State Capitol in a ceremony attended by his family, Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank Perry. The oath of office was administered by Wake County District...
Bernard W. (B. W.) Collier II took the oath of office as Director of the State Bureau of Investigation at the State Capitol in a ceremony attended by his family, Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank Perry. The oath of office was administered by Wake County District...
 
Internet giant Google collected $262 million in incentives when it located a data center in North Carolina, and now is urging the General Assembly to continue offering hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies to renewable energy investors.
Internet giant Google collected $262 million in incentives when it located a data center in North Carolina, and now is urging the General Assembly to continue offering hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies to renewable energy investors.
 
Hundreds of local leaders from across the state assembled in Raleigh on Tuesday to indicate support for Governor Pat McCrory's proposed Connect NC bond initiative. Local municipalities have expressed widespread approval for bond investments by passing official resolutions in support of placing the p
Hundreds of local leaders from across the state assembled in Raleigh on Tuesday to indicate support for Governor Pat McCrory's proposed Connect NC bond initiative. Local municipalities have expressed widespread approval for bond investments by passing official resolutions in support of placing the p
 
Parents of students who are relying on Opportunity Scholarship vouchers to offset the cost of private school tuition are facing their second summer in a row of uncertainty.
Parents of students who are relying on Opportunity Scholarship vouchers to offset the cost of private school tuition are facing their second summer in a row of uncertainty.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina will receive more than $23 million to expand Wi-Fi access to K-12 classrooms throughout the state, bringing the total funding for this initiative to nearly $40 million.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina will receive more than $23 million to expand Wi-Fi access to K-12 classrooms throughout the state, bringing the total funding for this initiative to nearly $40 million.
 
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