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FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company is withdrawing from participation in the federal health exchange. Uninsured North Carolina consumers will have only two provider options from which to purchase policies approved by federal regulators and mandated under the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare)...
FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company is withdrawing from participation in the federal health exchange. Uninsured North Carolina consumers will have only two provider options from which to purchase policies approved by federal regulators and mandated under the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare)...
 
By order of Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons, the Beaufort County Detention Center was reopened for operation at 12:00 p.m. on September 13, 2013. The Sheriff’s Office immediately began to return inmates to the facility in a systematic repopulation process.
By order of Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons, the Beaufort County Detention Center was reopened for operation at 12:00 p.m. on September 13, 2013. The Sheriff’s Office immediately began to return inmates to the facility in a systematic repopulation process.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has requested a federal disaster declaration to help 16 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians recover from this summer's heavy rains, landslides and severe flooding.
Governor Pat McCrory has requested a federal disaster declaration to help 16 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians recover from this summer's heavy rains, landslides and severe flooding.
 
A settlement touted by North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper on Sept. 3 as a “win” for investors victimized by two questionable developments on the North Carolina coast promises to provide only pennies-on-the-dollar restitution to those who lost money in the transactions.
A settlement touted by North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper on Sept. 3 as a “win” for investors victimized by two questionable developments on the North Carolina coast promises to provide only pennies-on-the-dollar restitution to those who lost money in the transactions.
 
Beaufort County's government received letter from the Department of Health and Human Services advising a "clean bill of health" for the Beaufort County Jail, and is now ready for occupancy.
Beaufort County's government received letter from the Department of Health and Human Services advising a "clean bill of health" for the Beaufort County Jail, and is now ready for occupancy.
 
After all was said and done, a lot more was said than done…on changing the method of electing County Commissioners in Beaufort County.
After all was said and done, a lot more was said than done…on changing the method of electing County Commissioners in Beaufort County.
 
It begins with public comments, followed by a report from the board's Public Works Director on repairs to the jail and concludes with the defeat by the Gang of Four of Commissioner Gary Brinn's motion to submit the issue to a vote of the people.
It begins with public comments, followed by a report from the board's Public Works Director on repairs to the jail and concludes with the defeat by the Gang of Four of Commissioner Gary Brinn's motion to submit the issue to a vote of the people.
 
State officials hope to save $2 million a year in indigent legal services by reclassifying some crimes to either low-level misdemeanors or infractions.
State officials hope to save $2 million a year in indigent legal services by reclassifying some crimes to either low-level misdemeanors or infractions.
 
The Office of Governor McCrory announced the following appointments to the newly formed North Carolina Military Affairs Commission.
The Office of Governor McCrory announced the following appointments to the newly formed North Carolina Military Affairs Commission.
 
The three Democrat Commissioners on Beaufort County Commission were joined by RINO (Republican In Name Only) Al Klemm to make a three to four majority to kill a motion by Commissioner Gary Brinn to submit the question of whether to build a new jail to a referendum of the voters in the May Primary.
The three Democrat Commissioners on Beaufort County Commission were joined by RINO (Republican In Name Only) Al Klemm to make a three to four majority to kill a motion by Commissioner Gary Brinn to submit the question of whether to build a new jail to a referendum of the voters in the May Primary.
 
Lt. Governor Dan Forest named the hiring of the following staff.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, September 9, 2013
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, September 9, 2013
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Lee Controls, LLC will locate its manufacturing and headquarters operations in Brunswick County. The company plans to create 77 new jobs and invest $2.46 million over the next three years near Southport.
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Lee Controls, LLC will locate its manufacturing and headquarters operations in Brunswick County. The company plans to create 77 new jobs and invest $2.46 million over the next three years near Southport.
 
"Because the public sector does not allocate its resources based on economic criteria, it can and does continue to allocate resources to under-performing programs – so much so that poor performance becomes a rationale for additional resources."
"Because the public sector does not allocate its resources based on economic criteria, it can and does continue to allocate resources to under-performing programs – so much so that poor performance becomes a rationale for additional resources."
 
The community of Belhaven and vicinity rallied in support of keeping the Pungo Hospital open Thursday evening (9-5-13).
The community of Belhaven and vicinity rallied in support of keeping the Pungo Hospital open Thursday evening (9-5-13).
 
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory accepted the Center for Safer Schools 2013 Report from Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry today.
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory accepted the Center for Safer Schools 2013 Report from Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry today.
 
Individual health insurance premiums in North Carolina would spike as much as 80 percent on average due to the effects of Obamacare mandates if plans submitted by Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina receive federal approval as expected.
Individual health insurance premiums in North Carolina would spike as much as 80 percent on average due to the effects of Obamacare mandates if plans submitted by Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina receive federal approval as expected.
 
The people DownEast, specifically in the eastern portions of Beaufort County north of the Pamlico River and those in Hyde County are being faced with a double whammy - the loss of the inpatient facility at Pungo Hospital in Belhaven and the loss of a reported 127 jobs.
The people DownEast, specifically in the eastern portions of Beaufort County north of the Pamlico River and those in Hyde County are being faced with a double whammy - the loss of the inpatient facility at Pungo Hospital in Belhaven and the loss of a reported 127 jobs.
 
The Office of Governor McCrory announced the following direct appointments today,
 
Beaufort County resolves that there must be a resolution to the federal government's budget impasse in the United States Senate.
Beaufort County resolves that there must be a resolution to the federal government's budget impasse in the United States Senate.
 
Recently, there has been a buzz about what is to become of Pungo District Hospital, now that Vidant Health, who served as a "White Knight" in 2011 and which may have extended the life of that Hospital, may be looking to cut its losses and close the facility.
Recently, there has been a buzz about what is to become of Pungo District Hospital, now that Vidant Health, who served as a "White Knight" in 2011 and which may have extended the life of that Hospital, may be looking to cut its losses and close the facility.
 
A high-ranking manager at the UNC School of the Arts will keep her $114,695 a year job despite investigative findings that she improperly gave a state computer to her son for use at college and then obtained another one for herself at taxpayer expense.
A high-ranking manager at the UNC School of the Arts will keep her $114,695 a year job despite investigative findings that she improperly gave a state computer to her son for use at college and then obtained another one for herself at taxpayer expense.
 
Alarmed by what it perceived as a legislative agenda that was encroaching on local school boards' oversight of education, and unnerved by a lack of support from the business community, the North Carolina School Boards Association has created an advocacy organization to protect its interests and...
Alarmed by what it perceived as a legislative agenda that was encroaching on local school boards' oversight of education, and unnerved by a lack of support from the business community, the North Carolina School Boards Association has created an advocacy organization to protect its interests and...
 
Recent modifications to North Carolina's election laws  -  including changes affecting voter identification, same-day registration, early voting, and absentee ballot applications  -  would have almost no effect on voter turnout, voting experts say.
Recent modifications to North Carolina's election laws  -  including changes affecting voter identification, same-day registration, early voting, and absentee ballot applications  -  would have almost no effect on voter turnout, voting experts say.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
Misallocated mileage reimbursement funds found in two separate investigations of state agencies expose the difficulty of supervising work-at-home state employees and might be only part of a larger problem, State Auditor Beth Wood said.
Misallocated mileage reimbursement funds found in two separate investigations of state agencies expose the difficulty of supervising work-at-home state employees and might be only part of a larger problem, State Auditor Beth Wood said.
 
The jail situation continues to be a thorn in the side of Beaufort County tax payers. It appears construction of a new jail will cause as much as a 10 percent increase in property taxes.
The jail situation continues to be a thorn in the side of Beaufort County tax payers. It appears construction of a new jail will cause as much as a 10 percent increase in property taxes.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
It's been more than 50 years since four North Carolina A&T State University students made history by taking a seat at the segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in downtown Greensboro.
It's been more than 50 years since four North Carolina A&T State University students made history by taking a seat at the segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in downtown Greensboro.
 
At their annual conference, the NCACC gave awards to two politicians.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed 33 bills today.
 
State legislators racked their brains trying to come up with ways to recoup $20 million in interest the Rural Economic Development Center had earned - primarily on state tax dollars the center deposited in a private bank account.
State legislators racked their brains trying to come up with ways to recoup $20 million in interest the Rural Economic Development Center had earned - primarily on state tax dollars the center deposited in a private bank account.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted a "Back to School Brigade” for military children today at the Governor’s Residence.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted a "Back to School Brigade” for military children today at the Governor’s Residence.
 
As the North Carolina medical community presses ahead with a sweeping conversion to electronic health records, privacy advocates warn that confidential medical data is in jeopardy, and patients' most intimate health information could be used in harmful ways against them.
As the North Carolina medical community presses ahead with a sweeping conversion to electronic health records, privacy advocates warn that confidential medical data is in jeopardy, and patients' most intimate health information could be used in harmful ways against them.
 
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