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If there are any among us who believe that a reassessment will result in an overall reduction in taxes, much less even a revenue neutral situation, I have a bridge I'll sell them.
If there are any among us who believe that a reassessment will result in an overall reduction in taxes, much less even a revenue neutral situation, I have a bridge I'll sell them.
 
Four property owners suing the Town of Emerald Isle alleging an unlawful taking of their beachfront lots would strike a blow nationally for property rights protections if they win, their lawyers say.
Four property owners suing the Town of Emerald Isle alleging an unlawful taking of their beachfront lots would strike a blow nationally for property rights protections if they win, their lawyers say.
 
The epicenter of the fight between the conservative grassroots and the Raleigh establishment is in The Outer Banks' House District 6.
The epicenter of the fight between the conservative grassroots and the Raleigh establishment is in The Outer Banks' House District 6.
 
As North Carolina continues to struggle with one of the worst unemployment rates in the country, many families are finding ways to trim their household budget. But how many of you would think that adding an expensive cable channel that nobody watches would count as tightening your budget?
As North Carolina continues to struggle with one of the worst unemployment rates in the country, many families are finding ways to trim their household budget. But how many of you would think that adding an expensive cable channel that nobody watches would count as tightening your budget?
 
North Carolina should consider joining almost every other state in making the juvenile justice system the default destination for 16-year-olds charged with crimes.
North Carolina should consider joining almost every other state in making the juvenile justice system the default destination for 16-year-olds charged with crimes.
 
As the short session of the General Assembly enters its first full week, legislative leaders on both sides of the voter ID issue say they don't know what action, if any, will be taken to change requirements to vote.
As the short session of the General Assembly enters its first full week, legislative leaders on both sides of the voter ID issue say they don't know what action, if any, will be taken to change requirements to vote.
 
Some have suggested the United States faces another economic crisis even worse than the "housing crisis" caused by the subprime lending debacle. It has been suggested that the impact of this crisis will rob millions of college students of their future. The crisis? The student loan debacle.
Some have suggested the United States faces another economic crisis even worse than the "housing crisis" caused by the subprime lending debacle. It has been suggested that the impact of this crisis will rob millions of college students of their future. The crisis? The student loan debacle.
 
In unadjusted terms, the state added 20,000 jobs in April; over the past year, the number of jobs statewide has risen by 26,600. The vast majority of those gains have been in the private sector, which has accounted for 25,900 of the jobs added since April 2011.
In unadjusted terms, the state added 20,000 jobs in April; over the past year, the number of jobs statewide has risen by 26,600. The vast majority of those gains have been in the private sector, which has accounted for 25,900 of the jobs added since April 2011.
 
It's hard to read or watch any news without learning about some disturbing development in the Middle East. Americans ought to pay close attention to those developments.
It's hard to read or watch any news without learning about some disturbing development in the Middle East. Americans ought to pay close attention to those developments.
 
It is amazing how many things politicians and bureaucrats can think up for other people to do. We are repeatedly directed to implement all manner of great sounding things.
It is amazing how many things politicians and bureaucrats can think up for other people to do. We are repeatedly directed to implement all manner of great sounding things.
 
Twenty years ago homeschooling was relegated to the fringes of K-12 education -- the spurned stepchild in a newly blended family of schooling options. Today homeschooling is a credible, viable educational choice that is garnering respect, even admiration, from outside educators.
Twenty years ago homeschooling was relegated to the fringes of K-12 education -- the spurned stepchild in a newly blended family of schooling options. Today homeschooling is a credible, viable educational choice that is garnering respect, even admiration, from outside educators.
 
Is your family budget being pinched by the rising cost of living? Gas, food and utilities taking a bigger bite out of your wallet?
Is your family budget being pinched by the rising cost of living? Gas, food and utilities taking a bigger bite out of your wallet?
 
If the leaders of the Republican Party took the same approach to the AG race that they took in the race for State Auditor, I understand why Roy Cooper is unopposed.
If the leaders of the Republican Party took the same approach to the AG race that they took in the race for State Auditor, I understand why Roy Cooper is unopposed.
 
Lately, big news revolves around the Economic Development Council also called the EDC and the Committee of 100.
Lately, big news revolves around the Economic Development Council also called the EDC and the Committee of 100.
 
If you are a Republican who think that Pat McCrory is a shoo-in to win the North Carolina governor's race by a landslide, you are mistaken.
If you are a Republican who think that Pat McCrory is a shoo-in to win the North Carolina governor's race by a landslide, you are mistaken.
 
A Roberson County man is outraged because a group home registered his mentally challenged sister to vote without his knowledge.
A Roberson County man is outraged because a group home registered his mentally challenged sister to vote without his knowledge.
 
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
 
People concerned about declining North Carolina fish stocks should take a closer look at so-called "catch shares," a system that uses property rights to help protect a valuable resource.
People concerned about declining North Carolina fish stocks should take a closer look at so-called "catch shares," a system that uses property rights to help protect a valuable resource.
 
North Carolina was the 30th state to approve language prohibiting gay marriage and the last in the South to do so. Ninety-three of the state's 100 counties had majorities voting in favor of the amendment.
North Carolina was the 30th state to approve language prohibiting gay marriage and the last in the South to do so. Ninety-three of the state's 100 counties had majorities voting in favor of the amendment.
 
Redefining marriage is an act of social engineering that will have disastrous effects for humanity. It undermines the whole "survival of the fittest" notion and will weaken the integrity of communities designed to serve the interests of a developing and an advancing civilization.
Redefining marriage is an act of social engineering that will have disastrous effects for humanity. It undermines the whole "survival of the fittest" notion and will weaken the integrity of communities designed to serve the interests of a developing and an advancing civilization.
 
Government regulatory agencies, environmentalists, liberal politicians, courts and proponents of the "common good" have worked hard during the past 30 years to make property rights less important if not eliminate them all together where they could.
Government regulatory agencies, environmentalists, liberal politicians, courts and proponents of the "common good" have worked hard during the past 30 years to make property rights less important if not eliminate them all together where they could.
 
Total state spending per capita is at its highest level ever in the 2012 fiscal year and has more than tripled since 1970--from $1,701 to an authorized $5,247.
Total state spending per capita is at its highest level ever in the 2012 fiscal year and has more than tripled since 1970--from $1,701 to an authorized $5,247.
 
As the Beaufort County Commissioners begin their budget workshops tonight (5-14-12) and as the General Assembly heads to Raleigh for the "short session" on the budget the truth should be known. Here it is.
As the Beaufort County Commissioners begin their budget workshops tonight (5-14-12) and as the General Assembly heads to Raleigh for the "short session" on the budget the truth should be known. Here it is.
 
Studies show that children clearly benefit by being raised in a traditional family environment - with a father (male) and a mother (female).
Studies show that children clearly benefit by being raised in a traditional family environment - with a father (male) and a mother (female).
 
I've written many times in the past about what I call North Carolina's Blarney tradition. We pretend to honor deeds over words, to "be rather than to seem" as the state motto puts it.
I've written many times in the past about what I call North Carolina's Blarney tradition. We pretend to honor deeds over words, to "be rather than to seem" as the state motto puts it.
 
The Washington City Council has an issue on its agenda for Monday night (5-14-12) that should be of concern for every taxpayer in the City of Washington and Beaufort County, and especially for businesses in the county.
The Washington City Council has an issue on its agenda for Monday night (5-14-12) that should be of concern for every taxpayer in the City of Washington and Beaufort County, and especially for businesses in the county.
 
I downloaded the 2013 County budget (all 168 pages) and have been through every page in it. I worked my way through it one page at a time to get a "fix" on what's in it.
I downloaded the 2013 County budget (all 168 pages) and have been through every page in it. I worked my way through it one page at a time to get a "fix" on what's in it.
 
After North Carolina's primary elections May 8, it still is unclear who the Republican nominees for five powerful executive offices will be.
After North Carolina's primary elections May 8, it still is unclear who the Republican nominees for five powerful executive offices will be.
 
Recently the first case to be heard under the Racial Justice Act (RJA) was decided in Cumberland County in favor of the defendant, Marcus Robinson.
Recently the first case to be heard under the Racial Justice Act (RJA) was decided in Cumberland County in favor of the defendant, Marcus Robinson.
 
The three-quarter-cent sales tax centerpiece of Gov. Bev Perdue's $20.9 billion budget proposal would be used to hire more teachers and launch jobs programs, but is a "non-starter" for Republican leaders.
The three-quarter-cent sales tax centerpiece of Gov. Bev Perdue's $20.9 billion budget proposal would be used to hire more teachers and launch jobs programs, but is a "non-starter" for Republican leaders.
 
On May 7, 2012 the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners began to clean up the mess which local economic development had become during the last decade of unsupervised cronyism.
On May 7, 2012 the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners began to clean up the mess which local economic development had become during the last decade of unsupervised cronyism.
 
More than a third of voters turned out for North Carolina's primary elections, far higher than the normal turnout in a presidential year and almost as high as the record turnout for the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama slugfest in 2008.
More than a third of voters turned out for North Carolina's primary elections, far higher than the normal turnout in a presidential year and almost as high as the record turnout for the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama slugfest in 2008.
 
Republicans positioned themselves to make substantial gains in North Carolina's congressional delegation following Tuesday's primary.
Republicans positioned themselves to make substantial gains in North Carolina's congressional delegation following Tuesday's primary.
 
Primary election night Tuesday resulted in several upsets and close races in legislative contests in North Carolina, setting the stage for a competitive general election season this summer and fall.
Primary election night Tuesday resulted in several upsets and close races in legislative contests in North Carolina, setting the stage for a competitive general election season this summer and fall.
 
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