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The Watauga County Board of Elections met on August 12 and "welcomed" a new board member who was ultimately elected chairman, Luke Eggers , a Republican. He had been sworn in almost one month after the other two board members, Bill Aceto, a Republican, and Kathleen Campbell, a Democrat.
The Watauga County Board of Elections met on August 12 and "welcomed" a new board member who was ultimately elected chairman, Luke Eggers , a Republican. He had been sworn in almost one month after the other two board members, Bill Aceto, a Republican, and Kathleen Campbell, a Democrat.
 
Have the Republicans lost their minds by rejecting Medicaid expansion? "Yes" is the answer, according to liberal Democrats and their allied editorial writers across the state.
Have the Republicans lost their minds by rejecting Medicaid expansion? "Yes" is the answer, according to liberal Democrats and their allied editorial writers across the state.
 
When the July jobs report for North Carolina came out last week, showing an uptick in the unemployment rate, all the usual suspects said all the usual things.
When the July jobs report for North Carolina came out last week, showing an uptick in the unemployment rate, all the usual suspects said all the usual things.
 
In a 2009 Pope Center article, Professor Robert Blumenthal poses several questions to parents and prospective college students: "Does the institution [you're considering] have sufficient financial resources to deliver the education it promises? Does it have sufficient operating funds to provide...
In a 2009 Pope Center article, Professor Robert Blumenthal poses several questions to parents and prospective college students: "Does the institution [you're considering] have sufficient financial resources to deliver the education it promises? Does it have sufficient operating funds to provide...
 
It's sadly no surprise to hear of a Washington politician coming down on both sides of an issue. But it is surprising when you find out it we're talking about Renee Ellmers, and the IT is the defunding of ObamaCare.
It's sadly no surprise to hear of a Washington politician coming down on both sides of an issue. But it is surprising when you find out it we're talking about Renee Ellmers, and the IT is the defunding of ObamaCare.
 
Last week, this column broke the fact that North Carolina ranks at the top (number 11) in state-level spending on education. Although the Tar Heel State ranks 45th on overall spending on education, it has nothing to do with any policy promulgated by the General Assembly.
Last week, this column broke the fact that North Carolina ranks at the top (number 11) in state-level spending on education. Although the Tar Heel State ranks 45th on overall spending on education, it has nothing to do with any policy promulgated by the General Assembly.
 
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.
 
An ancient Chinese philosopher once said: "If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with bullshit."
An ancient Chinese philosopher once said: "If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with bullshit."
 
During the last election cycle, someone suggested that it was time that someone (I believe it was a Dem, but don't remember which one) should "Man up." Actually, it is also time for the Reps. to "man up". (No offense to those of the female persuasion.)
During the last election cycle, someone suggested that it was time that someone (I believe it was a Dem, but don't remember which one) should "Man up." Actually, it is also time for the Reps. to "man up". (No offense to those of the female persuasion.)
 
I didn't need to listen to an 18-hour lecture series on the history of China to be reminded of the drawbacks of government monopolies, but it never hurts an argument to discover a new example of its thesis.
I didn't need to listen to an 18-hour lecture series on the history of China to be reminded of the drawbacks of government monopolies, but it never hurts an argument to discover a new example of its thesis.
 
The government has no legitimate powers that were not initially granted to it under the Constitution.
The government has no legitimate powers that were not initially granted to it under the Constitution.
 
Marketing expert McNeilly applies business lessons to Republicans' goal
 
John Boehner says he has the plan to fix it all. He’s NOT going to use his leverage to defund ObamaCare in the continuing resolution vote.
John Boehner says he has the plan to fix it all. He’s NOT going to use his leverage to defund ObamaCare in the continuing resolution vote.
 
Early June is alumni weekend time at many private colleges, where past graduates gather to revisit old haunts, compare notes with fellow classmates, and hear stirring pronouncements from current administrators. It is also where donation-seeking alumni offices hope to inspire alumni to step up...
Early June is alumni weekend time at many private colleges, where past graduates gather to revisit old haunts, compare notes with fellow classmates, and hear stirring pronouncements from current administrators. It is also where donation-seeking alumni offices hope to inspire alumni to step up...
 
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.
 
That's the money quote straight from Congressman Bob Pittenger's big mouth during his do-over town hall in Matthews last night. Not much better than the first go around.
That's the money quote straight from Congressman Bob Pittenger's big mouth during his do-over town hall in Matthews last night. Not much better than the first go around.
 
One of the more irritating features of popular political discourse involves the common problem of pundits and prognosticators fixating on a single fact or data point while ignoring broader, more important issues.
One of the more irritating features of popular political discourse involves the common problem of pundits and prognosticators fixating on a single fact or data point while ignoring broader, more important issues.
 
Even its most ardent supporters agree The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is flawed, so there is no surprise there is a growing movement to repeal this act most believe won't cure our healthcare ills and doesn't contain costs.
Even its most ardent supporters agree The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is flawed, so there is no surprise there is a growing movement to repeal this act most believe won't cure our healthcare ills and doesn't contain costs.
 
I was out at a social gathering last night, when I overheard a conversation that bothered me. These were some folks I know - low info voters who are moderate to conservative in their politics - who I know voted for Pat McCrory in 2012.
I was out at a social gathering last night, when I overheard a conversation that bothered me. These were some folks I know - low info voters who are moderate to conservative in their politics - who I know voted for Pat McCrory in 2012.
 
On July 28 the liberal and uninformed Washington Daily News did an article implying the Republican majority in the Legislature was doing things behind the public's back.
On July 28 the liberal and uninformed Washington Daily News did an article implying the Republican majority in the Legislature was doing things behind the public's back.
 
This year, a plan for a "gender-neutral" housing complex at UNC-Chapel Hill drew lots of attention, first from the state legislature, and then from the university system's governing body, the UNC Board of Governors. The plan was intended to permit gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgendered...
This year, a plan for a "gender-neutral" housing complex at UNC-Chapel Hill drew lots of attention, first from the state legislature, and then from the university system's governing body, the UNC Board of Governors. The plan was intended to permit gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgendered...
 
It is expected to take a little more than two years to implement the new voter photo ID law, but it will take a lot longer to change the dysfunctional culture that is entrenched in the state and local boards of elections and their staffs.
It is expected to take a little more than two years to implement the new voter photo ID law, but it will take a lot longer to change the dysfunctional culture that is entrenched in the state and local boards of elections and their staffs.
 
While the many are trying desperately to convince North Carolinians otherwise, the passage of House Bill 589 is unlikely to have a big effect on voter participation in 2014, 2016, and beyond.
While the many are trying desperately to convince North Carolinians otherwise, the passage of House Bill 589 is unlikely to have a big effect on voter participation in 2014, 2016, and beyond.
 
Apparently, Bob Pittenger wants a do-over. The Charlotte area congressman didn't handle his last attempt at a town hall meeting very well. He ended up putting himself in the crosshairs of the Tea Party - and most North Carolinians - on the issue of ObamaCare.
Apparently, Bob Pittenger wants a do-over. The Charlotte area congressman didn't handle his last attempt at a town hall meeting very well. He ended up putting himself in the crosshairs of the Tea Party - and most North Carolinians - on the issue of ObamaCare.
 
Straight ticket voting is the poster child for voter laziness and apathy.
 
Beaufort County commissioners voted have the jail open one day each week while prisoners are out of town and providing it did not interfere with repairs so the public could see what their jail looks like.
Beaufort County commissioners voted have the jail open one day each week while prisoners are out of town and providing it did not interfere with repairs so the public could see what their jail looks like.
 
In an appearance Wednesday on News 14 Carolina's "Capital Tonight," North Carolina Association of Educators lobbyist Brian Lewis argued that salaries for entry-level teachers in the state were inadequate. At $30,800, newly hired teachers in North Carolina are paid less than fast-food managers...
In an appearance Wednesday on News 14 Carolina's "Capital Tonight," North Carolina Association of Educators lobbyist Brian Lewis argued that salaries for entry-level teachers in the state were inadequate. At $30,800, newly hired teachers in North Carolina are paid less than fast-food managers...
 
It's getting pretty clear that Tea Party-affiliated groups and voters are warming up to Cary physician Greg Brannon and his campaign for the GOP nomination for US Senate.
It's getting pretty clear that Tea Party-affiliated groups and voters are warming up to Cary physician Greg Brannon and his campaign for the GOP nomination for US Senate.
 
In today's quarrels over politicized instruction, it is always assumed that eschewing ideological bias is pedagogically possible. That is, a professor, regardless of personal ideology, can instruct objectively. Yes, that's wonderful in principle, but perhaps no longer possible. Some professors...
In today's quarrels over politicized instruction, it is always assumed that eschewing ideological bias is pedagogically possible. That is, a professor, regardless of personal ideology, can instruct objectively. Yes, that's wonderful in principle, but perhaps no longer possible. Some professors...
 
With a wink and a nod, the left-wing media continues to help push the deceptive agenda of the teachers union (NCAE) in the Tar Heel State. It is readily apparent that neither the NCAE nor the media support real educational reform in North Carolina.
With a wink and a nod, the left-wing media continues to help push the deceptive agenda of the teachers union (NCAE) in the Tar Heel State. It is readily apparent that neither the NCAE nor the media support real educational reform in North Carolina.
 
Recently, the RNC (Republican National Committee) joined the others, like me, your humble publisher of Beaufort County NOW, to denounce the irrepressible in-your-face media bias that is currently rampant in the OMG, leaving many of us to ask: What took you so long?
Recently, the RNC (Republican National Committee) joined the others, like me, your humble publisher of Beaufort County NOW, to denounce the irrepressible in-your-face media bias that is currently rampant in the OMG, leaving many of us to ask: What took you so long?
 
With the passage of HB 589 VIVA/Election Reform, the North Carolina legislature has produced the first comprehensive updating of our election laws in several decades.
With the passage of HB 589 VIVA/Election Reform, the North Carolina legislature has produced the first comprehensive updating of our election laws in several decades.
 
Political debates about education policy are so contentious that consensus may seem forever out of reach. Yet here's something that virtually everyone agrees is true: academic achievement reflects more than just the value added by teachers, administrators, textbooks, and technology...
Political debates about education policy are so contentious that consensus may seem forever out of reach. Yet here's something that virtually everyone agrees is true: academic achievement reflects more than just the value added by teachers, administrators, textbooks, and technology...
 
It's a sad statement about the current state of public education when the person responsible for administering our local school system has such a poor grasp on reality.
It's a sad statement about the current state of public education when the person responsible for administering our local school system has such a poor grasp on reality.
 
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