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In 2013, Governor Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that increased criminal penalties for human trafficking and related crimes.
In 2013, Governor Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that increased criminal penalties for human trafficking and related crimes.
 
The North Carolina Office of Information Technology and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) are partnering to provide students with real-world experience in the high demand technology sector.
The North Carolina Office of Information Technology and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) are partnering to provide students with real-world experience in the high demand technology sector.
 
Teachers finding their schedules packed with testing would get relief from education reforms promised by Gov. Pat McCrory and top Republican lawmakers, who say students would benefit from a streamlined list of required state and local exams.
Teachers finding their schedules packed with testing would get relief from education reforms promised by Gov. Pat McCrory and top Republican lawmakers, who say students would benefit from a streamlined list of required state and local exams.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today presented its Medicaid reform plan to the General Assembly.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today presented its Medicaid reform plan to the General Assembly.
 
House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) issued the following joint statement Monday in response to North Carolina's unemployment rate dropping to its lowest level since August 2008.
House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) issued the following joint statement Monday in response to North Carolina's unemployment rate dropping to its lowest level since August 2008.
 
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated this year's recipients of the Education and Workforce grants. The program is aimed at strengthening successful, innovative education programs that combine academic rigor and skills development with the goal of graduating every student both college and career ready.
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated this year's recipients of the Education and Workforce grants. The program is aimed at strengthening successful, innovative education programs that combine academic rigor and skills development with the goal of graduating every student both college and career ready.
 
Vidant Health Systems, which recently acquired Pungo Hospital now proposes to close it April 1, or soon thereafter. The hospital real estate is owned by a private corporation.
Vidant Health Systems, which recently acquired Pungo Hospital now proposes to close it April 1, or soon thereafter. The hospital real estate is owned by a private corporation.
 
The North Carolina State Bar circumvented the State Board of Elections, may have trampled a Stanly County candidate's constitutional rights, and possibly ran afoul of a prior U.S. Supreme Court ruling when it demanded that Jim Phillips change his campaign signs, critics allege.
The North Carolina State Bar circumvented the State Board of Elections, may have trampled a Stanly County candidate's constitutional rights, and possibly ran afoul of a prior U.S. Supreme Court ruling when it demanded that Jim Phillips change his campaign signs, critics allege.
 
At the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting Monday (3-10-14) night candidate for Beaufort County Sheriff Donald Dixon made a presentation that contained some rather amazing information.
At the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting Monday (3-10-14) night candidate for Beaufort County Sheriff Donald Dixon made a presentation that contained some rather amazing information.
 
Eastern North Carolina traffic planners are in the process of deciding whether to add tolls to ferries that operate up and down the coast, or to divert money for their eventual replacements from the money allocated in their divisional highway budget.
Eastern North Carolina traffic planners are in the process of deciding whether to add tolls to ferries that operate up and down the coast, or to divert money for their eventual replacements from the money allocated in their divisional highway budget.
 
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, Monday, March 17, 2014, at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, Monday, March 17, 2014, at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.
 
This evening it is important to continue to evaluate the process of the jail project.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following judicial appointments today.
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following judicial appointments today.
 
It is the county's position that we market these properties by alerting the public of their existence by every means affordable, like cyber sites such as Beaufort County NOW.
It is the county's position that we market these properties by alerting the public of their existence by every means affordable, like cyber sites such as Beaufort County NOW.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, March 10, 2014
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, March 10, 2014
 
As income-tax filing season for the 2013 tax year reaches its peak, billions of dollars in fraudulent refunds continue to flow to scam artists using stolen or fabricated identities and fake dependents to take advantage of a major loophole in the way the federal government issues refunds to...
As income-tax filing season for the 2013 tax year reaches its peak, billions of dollars in fraudulent refunds continue to flow to scam artists using stolen or fabricated identities and fake dependents to take advantage of a major loophole in the way the federal government issues refunds to...
 
At the recent annual "planning retreat" of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners one of the presenters, Dr. William Rivenbark, reviewed the financial status of the county.
At the recent annual "planning retreat" of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners one of the presenters, Dr. William Rivenbark, reviewed the financial status of the county.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has nominated Charlton L. Allen of Iredell County as a commissioner with the North Carolina Industrial Commission. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the General Assembly.
Governor Pat McCrory has nominated Charlton L. Allen of Iredell County as a commissioner with the North Carolina Industrial Commission. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the General Assembly.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners' retreat, held today and again tomorrow (February 20 - 21, 2014) at the North Carolina Estuarium, will not be attended by Commissioners Hood Richardson and Stan Deatherage.
The Beaufort County Commissioners' retreat, held today and again tomorrow (February 20 - 21, 2014) at the North Carolina Estuarium, will not be attended by Commissioners Hood Richardson and Stan Deatherage.
 
The Office of the State Chief Information Officer presented a report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology today that supports the safe and responsible use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by local and state governments.
The Office of the State Chief Information Officer presented a report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology today that supports the safe and responsible use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by local and state governments.
 
In February, a North Carolina tax preparer of Hispanic descent told Carolina Journal that several tax preparers in her community help their clients commit federal income tax fraud by claiming tax credits for children who either do not exist or do not live in the United States.
In February, a North Carolina tax preparer of Hispanic descent told Carolina Journal that several tax preparers in her community help their clients commit federal income tax fraud by claiming tax credits for children who either do not exist or do not live in the United States.
 
Governor McCrory has signed a State of Emergency declaration and waived weight and hours of service restrictions on truck drivers to expedite response to today's winter storm. The storm has impacted much of central North Carolina.
Governor McCrory has signed a State of Emergency declaration and waived weight and hours of service restrictions on truck drivers to expedite response to today's winter storm. The storm has impacted much of central North Carolina.
 
Haywood County commissioners and area municipal officials are hoping a proposed 50-percent increase in the region's occupancy tax will help them build capital projects and spur area tourism. But they face opposition from one of the region's legislators, and that could scotch the tax hike...
Haywood County commissioners and area municipal officials are hoping a proposed 50-percent increase in the region's occupancy tax will help them build capital projects and spur area tourism. But they face opposition from one of the region's legislators, and that could scotch the tax hike...
 
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, Monday, March 10, 2014, at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, Monday, March 10, 2014, at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has ordered all North Carolina state flags on state facilities to be lowered to half staff in honor of Senator Martin Nesbitt of Buncombe County, who passed this evening.
Governor Pat McCrory has ordered all North Carolina state flags on state facilities to be lowered to half staff in honor of Senator Martin Nesbitt of Buncombe County, who passed this evening.
 
The greatest cost of building a new jail at this time is the opportunity costs. A new school would be a much better use of this money and property than building a jail.
The greatest cost of building a new jail at this time is the opportunity costs. A new school would be a much better use of this money and property than building a jail.
 
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.
 
The power of incumbency, gerrymandered election districts, and a growing national distaste for politics in general might be the causes of having voter ballots for the May 6 primary election showing more blanks than the responses to a pop quiz.
The power of incumbency, gerrymandered election districts, and a growing national distaste for politics in general might be the causes of having voter ballots for the May 6 primary election showing more blanks than the responses to a pop quiz.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Tony Gurley will be serving as the chief operating officer for the Office of State Budget and Management.
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Tony Gurley will be serving as the chief operating officer for the Office of State Budget and Management.
 
In Part I in this series on the Economic Impact of Building a New Jail we looked at the impact on downtown Washington.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has declared March 2-8 Severe Weather Awareness Week in North Carolina.
 
The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) is once again preparing for a winter mix of snow, sleet and ice that is expected to impact central and eastern North Carolina during the next 24 hours.
The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) is once again preparing for a winter mix of snow, sleet and ice that is expected to impact central and eastern North Carolina during the next 24 hours.
 
So by the slim majority of one vote (4-3) the Beaufort County Board of Commissioner has voted to award design and construction management contracts of up to two million dollars for a new jail at the Chocowinity Industrial Park six miles from the county courthouse.
So by the slim majority of one vote (4-3) the Beaufort County Board of Commissioner has voted to award design and construction management contracts of up to two million dollars for a new jail at the Chocowinity Industrial Park six miles from the county courthouse.
 
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...
 
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