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When students graduate high school, they know about the benefits of a college degree but not career training.
 
The State Board of Elections ousted Executive Director Kim Strach Monday, May 13, on a party line vote, naming Karen Brinson Bell of Charleston, South Carolina, to replace Strach effective June 1.
The State Board of Elections ousted Executive Director Kim Strach Monday, May 13, on a party line vote, naming Karen Brinson Bell of Charleston, South Carolina, to replace Strach effective June 1.
 
Now, in a “Conflict Over Chapel Hill,” the campus is facing questions about the university’s use of taxpayer money to host the event.
Now, in a “Conflict Over Chapel Hill,” the campus is facing questions about the university’s use of taxpayer money to host the event.
 
Wednesday was a busy day for the Senate Education Committee, which approved six bills during its April 17 meeting. Three of them directly affect K-12 education.
Wednesday was a busy day for the Senate Education Committee, which approved six bills during its April 17 meeting. Three of them directly affect K-12 education.
 
The Senate, in a 33-11 vote, approved a bill giving charter school operators the option to bypass local county commissioners in winning approval of charter facility bonds.
The Senate, in a 33-11 vote, approved a bill giving charter school operators the option to bypass local county commissioners in winning approval of charter facility bonds.
 
I believe that the leadership ability and management practices of school principals have a large effect on how well teachers teach and students learn.
I believe that the leadership ability and management practices of school principals have a large effect on how well teachers teach and students learn.
 
We are in commencement “season” and platitudes aplenty will be spoken to graduates across our state.
We are in commencement “season” and platitudes aplenty will be spoken to graduates across our state.
 
More than 500,000 N.C. students won’t be in class May 1 as school districts across the state close so teachers can attend a planned rally in downtown Raleigh.
More than 500,000 N.C. students won’t be in class May 1 as school districts across the state close so teachers can attend a planned rally in downtown Raleigh.
 
Despite objections from Democrats, the Senate Rules Committee passed a bill giving charter schools another avenue for approval of private bonds to pay for or refinance their facilities.
Despite objections from Democrats, the Senate Rules Committee passed a bill giving charter schools another avenue for approval of private bonds to pay for or refinance their facilities.
 
The NC House: Hospitals are Too Important to Fail, but Taxpayers are Unimportant to Save Them Money
The NC House: Hospitals are Too Important to Fail, but Taxpayers are Unimportant to Save Them Money
 
Dan Gerlach has been named interim chancellor of East Carolina University. Gerlach was chosen by Interim UNC System President Dr. Bill Roper.
Dan Gerlach has been named interim chancellor of East Carolina University. Gerlach was chosen by Interim UNC System President Dr. Bill Roper.
 
One bill would give a boost to the state’s thriving beer market by adding another level of breweries.
One bill would give a boost to the state’s thriving beer market by adding another level of breweries.
 
On Wednesday morning, President Trump, via the Department of Justice, announced that he would be declaring executive privilege with regard to the redacted Mueller report.
On Wednesday morning, President Trump, via the Department of Justice, announced that he would be declaring executive privilege with regard to the redacted Mueller report.
 
A bipartisan group of House members hopes to break a regulatory chokehold on surgical facilities.
A bipartisan group of House members hopes to break a regulatory chokehold on surgical facilities.
 
Just one out of every four millennials demonstrates basic financial literacy.
Just one out of every four millennials demonstrates basic financial literacy.
 
When you look at a rabbi with a white beard wearing a black hat, a long black coat and a gartl, what do you see?
When you look at a rabbi with a white beard wearing a black hat, a long black coat and a gartl, what do you see?
 
The bill isn’t soft on crime, but it does address critical concerns about incarcerated, drug-addicted individuals
The bill isn’t soft on crime, but it does address critical concerns about incarcerated, drug-addicted individuals
 
They exist for our humor, our derision; full bodied human symbols of just how Stupid it can all get.
They exist for our humor, our derision; full bodied human symbols of just how Stupid it can all get.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has reconfigured the N.C. Court of Appeals into an 8-7 Democratic majority with his latest two appointments.
Gov. Roy Cooper has reconfigured the N.C. Court of Appeals into an 8-7 Democratic majority with his latest two appointments.
 
The end of the spring semester marks the 20th anniversary of my professorship at Duke, first as an assistant professor and then as an associate professor of the practice at the Sanford School of Public Policy.
The end of the spring semester marks the 20th anniversary of my professorship at Duke, first as an assistant professor and then as an associate professor of the practice at the Sanford School of Public Policy.
 
Normally, I think of the Grand Jury being my protection or stop gap between overly enthusiastic prosecutors and the court system.
Normally, I think of the Grand Jury being my protection or stop gap between overly enthusiastic prosecutors and the court system.
 
A pair of alcohol-related bills sailed through the N.C. House on Tuesday, April 16, without debate.
A pair of alcohol-related bills sailed through the N.C. House on Tuesday, April 16, without debate.
 
Dallas Woodhouse, former TV reporter and grass-roots activist, announced Monday, April 15, he would leave his position as executive director of the N.C. Republican Party after the party’s state convention in June.
Dallas Woodhouse, former TV reporter and grass-roots activist, announced Monday, April 15, he would leave his position as executive director of the N.C. Republican Party after the party’s state convention in June.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Community leaders, school choice advocates, and religious leaders gathered at Next Generation Academy on Monday, April 15, in support of a bill to help charter schools cover the cost of getting students to their classrooms.
Community leaders, school choice advocates, and religious leaders gathered at Next Generation Academy on Monday, April 15, in support of a bill to help charter schools cover the cost of getting students to their classrooms.
 
In February 2010, there were about 431,000 jobs at manufacturing enterprises in North Carolina. By February 2019, that number had grown to about 476,000.
In February 2010, there were about 431,000 jobs at manufacturing enterprises in North Carolina. By February 2019, that number had grown to about 476,000.
 
This silly story is truly a non issue if not for the egregious hypocrisy of the Socialist Left, which in itself may be the greater humor.
This silly story is truly a non issue if not for the egregious hypocrisy of the Socialist Left, which in itself may be the greater humor.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
More than 500,000 North Carolinians can’t see a doctor when they need one because affordable healthcare is out of reach. Many of these people are in the coverage gap – they make too much money to qualify for Medicaid, yet too little to afford costly private insurance.
More than 500,000 North Carolinians can’t see a doctor when they need one because affordable healthcare is out of reach. Many of these people are in the coverage gap – they make too much money to qualify for Medicaid, yet too little to afford costly private insurance.
 
Senate Republicans are again pushing State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s request to limit risk in the underfunded state pension plan by narrowing the number of retirement options.
Senate Republicans are again pushing State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s request to limit risk in the underfunded state pension plan by narrowing the number of retirement options.
 
“You ain’t from around here, are you?” These words, loosely translated, were probably first uttered by Manteo and Wanchese when Walter Raleigh’s settlers first landed on our Outer Banks. What once might have been a conversation starter has now switched to abject hatred toward immigrants.
“You ain’t from around here, are you?” These words, loosely translated, were probably first uttered by Manteo and Wanchese when Walter Raleigh’s settlers first landed on our Outer Banks. What once might have been a conversation starter has now switched to abject hatred toward immigrants.
 
A new poll from Elon University shows what scares North Carolinians the most - from shootings in a public place to rising health-care costs. To ticks and snakes.
A new poll from Elon University shows what scares North Carolinians the most - from shootings in a public place to rising health-care costs. To ticks and snakes.
 
According to the Post’s headline, “Mueller complained to Barr about memo on key findings.” But that wasn’t actually what Mueller was complaining about.
According to the Post’s headline, “Mueller complained to Barr about memo on key findings.” But that wasn’t actually what Mueller was complaining about.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
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