Fibertex Personal Care, a Danish textile company, will add 145 jobs in Asheboro with its first U.S. manufacturing facility, Governor Cooper announced today
Published: Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 @ 2:19 pm
By: Governor's Office
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I'm writing this column from Black Mountain, where my sister has a charming vacation cottage.
Published: Monday, June 26th, 2017 @ 8:33 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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MAS Holdings, a global apparel technology and manufacturing company, will locate its first manufacturing and development center in the United States in Randolph County, creating 133 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Monday, April 3rd, 2017 @ 6:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Ronald Hayes Ashe, 67, of Chocowinity, died peacefully on March 26 after a 13-month battle with cancer
Published: Monday, March 27th, 2017 @ 12:34 pm
By: Announcements
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Somehow muddleheaded Liberals, like goofy-almost-vice-president Tim Kaine, blamed the gun violence that saved the lives of countless young students.
Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2016 @ 2:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mr. Richard Allen Dunlap, 63, of Asheville, NC, passed away encircled by family early Friday morning, December 2, 2016 at StoneCreek Health and Rehabilitation Center, Asheville
Published: Monday, December 5th, 2016 @ 11:07 am
By: Announcements
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A visit from an old combat buddy rekindles the guilt and angst again.
Published: Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 @ 2:54 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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When North Carolina Democrats Jim Hunt and Rufus Edmisten were running their races for U.S. Senate and governor in 1984, they kept as far away as they could from the Democratic nominee for president, Walter Mondale
Published: Saturday, November 5th, 2016 @ 10:49 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement ahead of Tim Kaine's campaign stop in Asheville
Published: Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 @ 2:21 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory was joined by Department of Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson, Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz and local representatives today to celebrate the groundbreaking of the U.S. 64 Asheboro Bypass. The bypass will relieve heavy traffic congestion, improve loc
Published: Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 @ 5:36 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to enjoy the warmer weather during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence...
Published: Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 @ 6:39 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging citizen participation in four additional public hearings in coming weeks to offer feedback on a new monument on State Capitol grounds to commemorate the achievements of African Americans
Published: Thursday, April 7th, 2016 @ 12:04 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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In 2015, Charlotte's Democrat City Council Originally Voted Down The Bathroom Ordinance
Published: Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 @ 3:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory led an educational bond panel discussion today at the University of North Carolina Asheville
Published: Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 @ 7:38 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on teams from North Carolina selected to play in this year's NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
Published: Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 @ 2:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The city of Asheville and customers living outside the city who rely on Asheville for their drinking water long have had a contentious relationship. The issue was again before the state's second highest court in October, this time over whether a law passed in 2013 taking control of the water...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:27 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Folks in New Hanover County have Tammy Covil. Out in the Asheville area, they've now got former county board of education member Lisa Baldwin.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 6:24 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Crediting budget reforms made by the recent session of the General Assembly, Gov. Pat McCrory announced on Thursday the acceleration of four major transportation projects, including the final leg of the eastern section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway, the Asheville Connector, The I-485 and Wed
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:23 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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In the age of Uber, Lyft, and numerous other "concierge"-style services that use technology as a business base, there is Airbnb - the online bed-and-breakfast rental option.
Published: Sunday, October 25th, 2015 @ 10:59 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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They say that some of the best exercise you can get is riding a bicycle. It helps to burn calories as well as provide cardio vascular conditioning
Published: Saturday, October 24th, 2015 @ 10:40 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are lighting the Executive Mansion in Raleigh and the Western Residence in Asheville pink Friday night to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Published: Sunday, October 11th, 2015 @ 5:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory hosted active duty, reserve and guard members' and their families at the Governor's Western Residence on Saturday to celebrate Military Family Appreciation Day. The event included lunch, live music performances, professional family photos and various activities for kids.
Published: Monday, September 21st, 2015 @ 2:35 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Technological innovation changes industries. How fast such better ideas take hold often depends on government actions. And while new technologies raise difficult questions, poor economic logic never should be the justification for clamping down on new ideas.
Published: Tuesday, September 8th, 2015 @ 5:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Winston-Salem and Asheboro-Randolph Chambers of Commerce have also officially endorsed the bond proposal.
Published: Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 @ 10:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) toured the Asheville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) where he met with both executive leadership and patients.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 5:41 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Senator Harry Brown said the Senate would not have budget votes this week as originally planned. "It may get delayed a few days," he said last week. "There's a few pieces where the provisions are just difficult to put together - some education provisions and (health and human services) provisions."
Published: Friday, June 19th, 2015 @ 12:02 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to enjoy the awakening of nature during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence.
Published: Monday, May 4th, 2015 @ 9:46 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light the Executive Mansion and Western Residence in blue tomorrow after sunset to observe World Down Syndrome Day. The residences will be illuminated until midnight.
Published: Saturday, March 21st, 2015 @ 9:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As Republicans begin their fourth year leading our state legislature it is fair to assess how they and we are doing under their control.
Published: Sunday, March 15th, 2015 @ 10:44 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Can you remember those car ads that tried to lure us into purchasing the new model proclaiming, "this is not your father's Oldsmobile?" The brand disappeared, now little more than a memory.
Published: Friday, February 20th, 2015 @ 12:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The worst nightmare of any parent is that phone call saying there has been an accident involving your child.
Published: Sunday, December 28th, 2014 @ 3:16 am
By: Tom Campbell
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The North Carolina Zoo, celebrating its 40th year, is located in Asheboro on 2,200 acres of land. The zoo attracts about 700,000 visitors annually from all 100 counties in the state.
Published: Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 @ 8:52 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Linamar North Carolina, Inc., is expanding operations in Buncombe County.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 7:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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One of the Tar Heel State's more significant Tea Party organizations - Asheville Tea PAC - has stepped forward with a recommendation that voters write in the name of former Mecklenburg County legislator John Rhodes for US Senate.
Published: Thursday, October 30th, 2014 @ 2:49 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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