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Those in attendance at the special called meeting of the Beaufort County Commission today (2-27-14) were exposed to one of the worst displays of arrogance in government we have ever seen in 38 years of attending such meetings.
Those in attendance at the special called meeting of the Beaufort County Commission today (2-27-14) were exposed to one of the worst displays of arrogance in government we have ever seen in 38 years of attending such meetings.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Virginia Johnson, a former senior congressional counsel and seasoned attorney with more than 27 years of experience, will join his administration as the new director of federal relations.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Virginia Johnson, a former senior congressional counsel and seasoned attorney with more than 27 years of experience, will join his administration as the new director of federal relations.
 
The Rev. William Barber, president of the NC NAACP and initiator of the Moral Monday protests, continued his attack Tuesday on what he called "a monster voter suppression bill" and likened efforts to award Opportunity Scholarships to children from low-income families to segregationist actions of...
The Rev. William Barber, president of the NC NAACP and initiator of the Moral Monday protests, continued his attack Tuesday on what he called "a monster voter suppression bill" and likened efforts to award Opportunity Scholarships to children from low-income families to segregationist actions of...
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
A group of governors representing the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Governors Coalition met today with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and senior officials at the Interior Department to discuss the thoughtful expansion of offshore energy development.
A group of governors representing the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Governors Coalition met today with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and senior officials at the Interior Department to discuss the thoughtful expansion of offshore energy development.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
Governor Pat McCrory celebrated heroes of World War II (WWII) today with French Consul General Denis Barbet who presented 14 North Carolinians with the Legion of Honor, the highest decoration in France, in a ceremony at the State Capitol.
Governor Pat McCrory celebrated heroes of World War II (WWII) today with French Consul General Denis Barbet who presented 14 North Carolinians with the Legion of Honor, the highest decoration in France, in a ceremony at the State Capitol.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the State Board of Community Colleges and University of North Carolina Board of Governors today signed a revised Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the two public higher education systems.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the State Board of Community Colleges and University of North Carolina Board of Governors today signed a revised Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the two public higher education systems.
 
A Wake County Superior Court judge Monday refused to dismiss legal challenges to the state's Opportunity Scholarships, aka vouchers, meaning that the lawsuit is likely to go to trial. Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood issued Monday's ruling after allowing the Institute for Justice, an Arlington...
A Wake County Superior Court judge Monday refused to dismiss legal challenges to the state's Opportunity Scholarships, aka vouchers, meaning that the lawsuit is likely to go to trial. Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood issued Monday's ruling after allowing the Institute for Justice, an Arlington...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that $500,000 from the Office of State Budget and Management's Repair and Renovation Contingency Reserve has been allocated to the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, the state's World War II memorial, to repair its hull.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that $500,000 from the Office of State Budget and Management's Repair and Renovation Contingency Reserve has been allocated to the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, the state's World War II memorial, to repair its hull.
 
During his ten minute testimony, Forest expressed his belief that the Common Core standards roll out in NC represents a long term danger to local control of education decisions in our school systems.
During his ten minute testimony, Forest expressed his belief that the Common Core standards roll out in NC represents a long term danger to local control of education decisions in our school systems.
 
The Department of Cultural Resources will commemorate the legacy of what were known as "Rosenwald Schools" Thursday, February 20 at 7 p.m in the Walnut Building of Wayne Community College in Goldsboro.
The Department of Cultural Resources will commemorate the legacy of what were known as "Rosenwald Schools" Thursday, February 20 at 7 p.m in the Walnut Building of Wayne Community College in Goldsboro.
 
In the letter (attached), the USDA acknowledges the significant progress the state has made toward reducing the remaining outstanding cases.
In the letter (attached), the USDA acknowledges the significant progress the state has made toward reducing the remaining outstanding cases.
 
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest is scheduled to attend the opening of nominations for HelpingAHero.org's Home for a Wounded Warrior at McKee Homes in Fayetteville on February 19 at 10:30am.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest is scheduled to attend the opening of nominations for HelpingAHero.org's Home for a Wounded Warrior at McKee Homes in Fayetteville on February 19 at 10:30am.
 
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, Monday, February 24, 2014, at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, Monday, February 24, 2014, at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.
 
February 21, 22 and 23rd Beaufort County Emergency Management will be hosting the 14th annual eastern search exercise.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
As Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos places a top deputy temporarily in charge of the state's beleaguered Medicaid system, state Auditor Beth Wood has launched a cost and performance study of the nonprofit entity overseeing much of Medicaid, the joint federal/state...
As Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos places a top deputy temporarily in charge of the state's beleaguered Medicaid system, state Auditor Beth Wood has launched a cost and performance study of the nonprofit entity overseeing much of Medicaid, the joint federal/state...
 
Today, the House of Representatives voted to approve Congressman Walter B. Jones' (NC-3) proposal to repeal excessive restrictions on human access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
Today, the House of Representatives voted to approve Congressman Walter B. Jones' (NC-3) proposal to repeal excessive restrictions on human access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
 
Early career teachers will get pay raises starting in the fiscal year beginning July 1, and teachers with up to seven years of service will collect double-digit percentage increases, Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday. The package is expected to cost less than $200 million and will not require a...
Early career teachers will get pay raises starting in the fiscal year beginning July 1, and teachers with up to seven years of service will collect double-digit percentage increases, Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday. The package is expected to cost less than $200 million and will not require a...
 
This week Gov. McCrory, Lt. Gov. Forest, House Speaker Tillis, and I announced our plan to make North Carolina's starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast.
This week Gov. McCrory, Lt. Gov. Forest, House Speaker Tillis, and I announced our plan to make North Carolina's starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast.
 
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis announced on Monday a unified strategy to make North Carolina's starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast.
Governor Pat McCrory, Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis announced on Monday a unified strategy to make North Carolina's starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast.
 
In laying out its legal case against the state over elimination of teacher tenure, the North Carolina Association of Educators cites some of the same constitutional constructs of contract law that state employees used two decades ago to overturn the General Assembly's repeal of income tax exemptions
In laying out its legal case against the state over elimination of teacher tenure, the North Carolina Association of Educators cites some of the same constitutional constructs of contract law that state employees used two decades ago to overturn the General Assembly's repeal of income tax exemptions
 
Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced today his support for a plan unveiled by Gov. Pat McCrory, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis to make North Carolina’s starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast.
Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced today his support for a plan unveiled by Gov. Pat McCrory, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis to make North Carolina’s starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast.
 
The Institute for Justice has joined the school choice fight in North Carolina. The Arlington, Va.-based libertarian legal defense group is representing parents of North Carolina children seeking to defend the state's recently enacted Opportunity Scholarship Program, often referred to as vouchers.
The Institute for Justice has joined the school choice fight in North Carolina. The Arlington, Va.-based libertarian legal defense group is representing parents of North Carolina children seeking to defend the state's recently enacted Opportunity Scholarship Program, often referred to as vouchers.
 
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
 
As winter weather and precipitation have moved out of the state and temperatures are rising, road conditions are improving, but motorists should continue to use caution. Icy patches and black ice remain a danger in many areas.
As winter weather and precipitation have moved out of the state and temperatures are rising, road conditions are improving, but motorists should continue to use caution. Icy patches and black ice remain a danger in many areas.
 
Governor McCrory, Lt. Governor Forest, Senate Pro Tem Berger, and Speaker Tillis announce teacher pay increases in North Carolina.
Governor McCrory, Lt. Governor Forest, Senate Pro Tem Berger, and Speaker Tillis announce teacher pay increases in North Carolina.
 
With another round of snow and ice expected again this afternoon for many parts of North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory along with Department of Transportation and Public Safety officials stressed the need to continue staying off the road and using extreme caution.
With another round of snow and ice expected again this afternoon for many parts of North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory along with Department of Transportation and Public Safety officials stressed the need to continue staying off the road and using extreme caution.
 
We are pleased to announce that effective February 17, Kim Genardo will be assuming a new role in the NC Department of Commerce as director of strategic and economic development communications.
We are pleased to announce that effective February 17, Kim Genardo will be assuming a new role in the NC Department of Commerce as director of strategic and economic development communications.
 
DHHS today announced contracts with two leading service firms - Alvarez and Marsal and Navigant Healthcare - to support the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) as it continues its work to improve and strengthen operations of the North Carolina Medicaid program.
DHHS today announced contracts with two leading service firms - Alvarez and Marsal and Navigant Healthcare - to support the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) as it continues its work to improve and strengthen operations of the North Carolina Medicaid program.
 
For the third time in less than a month, Governor Pat McCrory joined public safety and transportation officials today to urge North Carolinians to prepare for more winter storms.
For the third time in less than a month, Governor Pat McCrory joined public safety and transportation officials today to urge North Carolinians to prepare for more winter storms.
 
"It is going to be a tough 48 hours. Heavy snow, ice and gusty winds are predicted across the state today and tomorrow, which could bring downed trees and power lines and create hazardous travel conditions."
"It is going to be a tough 48 hours. Heavy snow, ice and gusty winds are predicted across the state today and tomorrow, which could bring downed trees and power lines and create hazardous travel conditions."
 
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