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A North Carolina House committee has postponed this week's planned hearing on crime and public safety in Charlotte. The hearing has been rescheduled to Feb. 9.
Published: Thursday, January 29th, 2026 @ 1:21 am
By: Carolina Journal
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At a Charlotte City Council meeting held on Feb. 27, an unusual turn of events occurred, as a routine measure to approve an ammunition purchase for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) nearly did not pass.
Published: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 @ 4:54 am
By: Carolina Journal
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It’s a rite of every legislative session: the introduction of an ever-increasing number of bills calling for school calendar flexibility. The goal? Get out from under North Carolina’s rigid school calendar law.
Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 @ 4:00 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The North Carolina Senate unanimously voted June 6 for a bill that increases the penalties and charges for organized retail theft.
Published: Sunday, June 12th, 2022 @ 11:45 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Our teachers must feel like they are wearing a bullseye on their backs. There aren’t many who have their backs these days, and those who do aren’t speaking loudly in support.
Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 @ 10:28 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Now that personnel data for local public schools has been posted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, we have data on how the pandemic may have impacted staffing levels in local school districts.
Published: Sunday, March 27th, 2022 @ 8:31 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter provides the latest example of unintended consequences
Published: Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 @ 5:28 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Richard Weaver’s famous book “Ideas have Consequences” has a pithy and poignant title.
Published: Thursday, November 12th, 2020 @ 12:35 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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The left-wing group Progress NC describes itself as “a 501(c)3 non-partisan non-profit organization dedicated to informing voters of key public policy issues through traditional news media, online engagement, and hands-on communications trainings.”
Published: Thursday, October 1st, 2020 @ 11:10 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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North Carolina is facing an education crisis.
Published: Sunday, September 20th, 2020 @ 2:19 am
By: Tom Campbell
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Governor Cooper Appoints Members to Board of Transportation
Published: Saturday, August 15th, 2020 @ 12:45 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Parents shouldn’t be afraid to homeschool their children, says Sam Sorbo, actress, author, and homeschooling activist.
Published: Sunday, April 19th, 2020 @ 4:25 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, March 14th, 2020 @ 5:49 pm
By: Governor's Office
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In December, Judge David Lee released recommendations developed by a private consultant (WestEd) to ensure the state complies with its obligation to provide all children the opportunity to a sound, basic education.
Published: Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 @ 7:55 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Another chapter may soon be added to North Carolina’s long-running school finance case known as Leandro v. State.
Published: Friday, November 15th, 2019 @ 9:37 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Mooresville-based home improvement company Lowe’s will locate a major new technology center in Charlotte, creating more than 1,600 jobs.
Published: Friday, June 28th, 2019 @ 8:51 pm
By: Governor's Office
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After serving in leadership of two of North Carolina's largest counties, Sarah Reidy-Jones has announced that she will seek support of delegates in bid for Vice Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party at its annual convention in Concord on June 8, 2019.
Published: Monday, May 6th, 2019 @ 5:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Kevin Antonio Calderon Rodas, age 7, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Published: Monday, April 1st, 2019 @ 7:27 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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On Friday, December 21st Gov. Cooper vetoed House Bill 1029, a technical corrections bill which among other things, would have made municipal charter school employees eligible for state benefits.
Published: Monday, December 24th, 2018 @ 8:29 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Democrats and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials are claiming a bill allowing municipalities to create charter schools would only lead to financial complications and legal conundrums
Published: Thursday, May 24th, 2018 @ 9:07 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Lawmakers aren't likely to split up North Carolina's largest school districts any time soon
Published: Thursday, April 12th, 2018 @ 9:38 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced 31 new appointees to various state boards and commissions for North Carolina, including the State Health Coordinating Council, the Minority Health Advisory Council, and the Domestic Violence Commission
Published: Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 @ 12:24 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The Charlotte Observer reported last week that enrollment in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District had increased by only about 200 students over the previous year
Published: Thursday, November 9th, 2017 @ 6:46 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Roy Cooper has nominated ten new members to serve on the North Carolina Department of Transportation Board
Published: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 @ 12:30 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The ability to succeed in higher education - as defined by college readiness - has been one of the stated goals of the State Board of Education for every student in North Carolina.
Published: Monday, December 26th, 2016 @ 8:50 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that JELD-WEN anticipates it will add 200 jobs at its headquarters operations in Mecklenburg County.
Published: Friday, November 4th, 2016 @ 4:58 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the events in Charlotte...
Published: Saturday, September 24th, 2016 @ 10:38 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency
Published: Saturday, September 24th, 2016 @ 1:42 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday at 11:00 p.m. upon the request of Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney.
Published: Friday, September 23rd, 2016 @ 5:39 am
By: McCrory Communications
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
Published: Saturday, June 11th, 2016 @ 3:56 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
Published: Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 @ 12:29 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown during altercations with police officers have led to a heated national debate about the proper use of force by police departments. It has racial overtones, but it shouldn't be a racial issue, as any American could become victim to police officers who...
Published: Monday, February 2nd, 2015 @ 1:45 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory announced the appointments to his Task Force on Safer Schools today. The group ranges from students and teachers to elected officials, lawyers and law enforcement from across North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 @ 4:22 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Who gets to run Charlotte Douglas International Airport has become a prickly, billion-dollar turf battle. City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County officials want to ground what they see as an unnecessary power grab orchestrated by...
Published: Friday, February 22nd, 2013 @ 11:01 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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