Starting in 2011, North Carolina lawmakers have implemented transformational changes resulting in a strong and growing economy
Published: Thursday, July 12th, 2018 @ 4:54 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Congressmen Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Dan Lipinski (IL-3) have introduced legislation to honor Purple Heart recipients and other American heroes by giving them access to Department of Defense commissaries and recreation facilities
Published: Thursday, April 12th, 2018 @ 12:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is doubling down on calls to protect veterans and their supporters from fraudulent organizations and charity scams
Published: Thursday, February 15th, 2018 @ 5:10 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Well, Leader McConnell, Speaker Ryan, members of the House and Senate, and your families, it is a joy for Karen and I to be back to the House and Senate retreat - this congressional institute gathering with the men and women who help make 2017 the most accomplished year for the conservative agenda i
Published: Thursday, February 1st, 2018 @ 9:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vice President Mike Pence on tax reform impact
Published: Thursday, February 1st, 2018 @ 5:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) that seeks to improve veterans' access to health care by expanding telehealth services
Published: Friday, January 5th, 2018 @ 2:48 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that a wood veneer manufacturer, a regional collaborative for economic development, and four individual North Carolinians have won NCWorks Awards of Distinction for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in workforce development
Published: Monday, October 16th, 2017 @ 10:24 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today's appeals legislation was last updated in the 1930s. The President's signature today will help thousands of Veterans receive timely action on their appeals. We have to do better and get faster decisions for our Veterans
Published: Thursday, August 24th, 2017 @ 11:34 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 576, An Act to (1) Require the Department of Environmental Quality to Approve Aerosolization of Leachate and Wastewater from a Lined Sanitary Landfill for the Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, in Certain Circumstances
Published: Saturday, July 1st, 2017 @ 5:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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A state legislator is hoping to give disabled veterans and spouses of fallen first responders a break on their property tax bills
Published: Sunday, January 29th, 2017 @ 5:36 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The North Carolina General Assembly reconvened the 2017 Regular Session at noon on Wednesday January 25th
Published: Saturday, January 28th, 2017 @ 10:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today:
Published: Friday, October 28th, 2016 @ 4:52 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation today that allows disabled veterans to park in a handicapped parking space upon displaying a Partially Disabled Veteran special license plate which is administered by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
Published: Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 @ 10:10 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) voted today in support of the Senate version of the state budget, which cuts taxes, controls the growth of government spending, bolsters the state's savings, and dramatically increases teacher pay.
Published: Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 @ 6:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The full details of Governor Pat McCrory's proposed budget adjustments for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year have been released
Published: Friday, April 29th, 2016 @ 1:27 am
By: McCrory Communications
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North Carolina is preparing for the future and will invest in strengthening education, enhancing public safety, improving the health of all citizens and building roads that connect our communities under Governor Pat McCrory's proposed budget adjustments for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year
Published: Sunday, April 24th, 2016 @ 7:48 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory joined nearly 300 state government and military leaders at a summit today to encourage hiring veterans in state government. The summit was part of Governor McCrory's efforts to make North Carolina the most military and veteran-friendly state in the nation by connecting...
Published: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 @ 4:46 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today spoke at the National Press Club to help announce the Department of Veterans Affairs’ new partnership with the PGA of America to support PGA HOPE, golf programming designed to assist with the disabled veterans
Published: Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 @ 12:52 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Today, the Senate unanimously passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill, 93-0. Included in the bill was the "Wounded Warrior Employment Improvement Act of 2015," which was originally introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in late September
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 3:50 am
By: Chris Downey
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U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), members of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, today introduced the Wounded Warrior Employment Improvement Act of 2015 to help veterans with service-connect disabilities find and retain employment.
Published: Friday, October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory vetoed House Bill 405 last week, citing his support for the intent behind the bill but inadequate protections for honest employees reporting illegal behavior as the reason for his veto. This week, support for maintaining the veto is gaining momentum.
Published: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 @ 2:08 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor McCrory attended the unveiling of the latest Archangel Manned Border Patrol & Surveillance aircraft produced in North Carolina today at the IOMAX factory in Mooresville.
Published: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 @ 7:00 am
By: Chris Downey
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Jesse Elmer Mills Jr., 63, a resident of Washington, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital. There will be a celebration of his life at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service, officiated by Stephen Kennedy and Tony Krantz.
Published: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 @ 2:05 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Johnny Frank Woolard, age 85, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born Oct. 12, 1925, in Washington, N.C., and was the son of the late J. F. and Daisy Woolard of Old Ford, N.C.
Published: Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 @ 12:11 pm
By: Announcements
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I am a combat Veteran with two tours in Vietnam and am amazed that what 58 thousand of my friends and fellow comrades demonstrated with their sacrifice has not educated the elected elite one whit. Why are we in Afghanistan?
Published: Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 @ 11:51 am
By: George H. Schryer
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The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, December 6, 2010.
Published: Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 @ 10:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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