Attorney Kieran Shanahan of Raleigh discusses U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle’s June decision to award $1.1 billion to victims of terrorism sponsored by Syria.
Published: Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 @ 3:25 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Tomorrow, the NCGOP Election Integrity Committee will convene for its first meeting.
Published: Friday, August 27th, 2021 @ 11:05 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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A court has rejected an attempt by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and Istation for it to intervene in a dispute over a K-3 reading tool contract.
Published: Thursday, January 9th, 2020 @ 9:17 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Harry Smith, the former leader of the University of North Carolina System board, during his tenure was publicly described as “hands-on,” or “very involved” in the operations of the university system and its 17 campuses.
Published: Friday, November 15th, 2019 @ 3:22 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The school year may be halfway over — or more — before the contract dispute between competing reading diagnostic companies is resolved, leaving students at public schools in limbo.
Published: Friday, October 4th, 2019 @ 9:23 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The Department of Public Instruction has reaffirmed its decision to award the K-3 reading diagnostic tool to Istation, despite a chorus of criticism from some Democratic lawmakers, educational activists, and the previous contract holder, Amplify.
Published: Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 @ 3:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A dispute over a K-3 reading contract is heating up after the company at the center of the controversy, Istation, sent a cease-and-desist letter to three people who have publicly criticized a decision to grant the contract to Istation.
Published: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 @ 6:55 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The East Carolina University Board of Trustees swore in five new members and elected officers during its regular meeting Friday morning. It also approved the sale of alcohol in athletic facilities and broke ground on the ECU Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building.
Published: Monday, July 15th, 2019 @ 1:10 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Since January 2016, the University of North Carolina system has had two “permanent” presidents and two interim leaders (including current Interim President Dr. Bill Roper).
Published: Thursday, April 18th, 2019 @ 5:59 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Allies of UNC System Board of Governors Chairman Harry Smith are trying to silence a critic on the board
Published: Friday, March 29th, 2019 @ 11:34 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The leader of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors says he's cutting ties with East Carolina University
Published: Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 @ 1:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The East Carolina University Board of Trustees approved the university's tuition and fees for the 2019-2020 academic year during its regular meeting on Friday, Nov. 2
Published: Sunday, November 11th, 2018 @ 7:09 am
By: ECU News Services
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East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton has flatly denied any intent to resign early next year, contradicting sources Carolina Journal has cited
Published: Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 @ 3:03 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The chairman of the University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors says board members are still dealing with communication challenges and "high emotions," but he didn't offer details
Published: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 @ 9:04 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Rumors that East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton could lose his job are false, despite documents showing tension between Staton and the UNC system's Board of Governors, board leader Harry Smith told Carolina Journal
Published: Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 @ 2:01 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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ECU and Pirate Club leaders and donors gathered on a drizzly Thursday afternoon to celebrate construction at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and other athletic facilities that will improve experiences for student-athletes and fans alike
Published: Sunday, January 28th, 2018 @ 9:54 am
By: ECU News Services
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A tower crane carried the final beam of the new East Carolina University student center to its destination under a beautiful blue, fall sky on Oct. 4
Published: Sunday, October 15th, 2017 @ 11:00 am
By: ECU News Services
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The East Carolina University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to rename Building 71, formerly Aycock Residence Hall, as Legacy Hall during its regularly scheduled meeting Friday, Feb. 19. The motion came from the trustees' Athletics and Advancement Committee.
Published: Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 @ 1:21 am
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
Published: Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 @ 3:34 am
By: McCrory Communications
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The East Carolina University Board of Trustees swore in new members, heard an update on Heritage Hall and broke ground for a new student center during its July 17 meeting.
Published: Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 @ 4:28 am
By: ECU News Services
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
Published: Sunday, February 1st, 2015 @ 9:23 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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After two hours and 30 minutes of debate, East Carolina University's governing body voted unanimously to table a decision on renaming Aycock Residence Hall in a special called meeting Dec. 18.
Published: Monday, December 22nd, 2014 @ 11:36 am
By: ECU News Services
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It pains me to even come close to being on the same side of an issue with Chris Fitzsimon and the gang.
Published: Saturday, August 17th, 2013 @ 8:12 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
Published: Sunday, July 28th, 2013 @ 11:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Yesterday, Governor Pat McCrory accepted the resignation of Kieran Shanahan, the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, effective July 31.
Published: Friday, July 26th, 2013 @ 2:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Attorney General Roy Cooper's recent dog and pony show was an embarrassment to his office. Cooper had gotten wind that Senate budget writers were planning to transfer the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) from Cooper's control to the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Published: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 @ 12:52 pm
By: Thom Goolsby
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial assistance is available for survivors who suffered damages from the severe thunderstorms and flash flooding that struck Orange and adjoining counties June 30.
Published: Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 @ 9:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Prison Home Leave program has been modified, according to the media, as of last week. While some people are resting better knowing that 15-20 of the offenders are no longer eligible, there are some concerns that need to be addressed.
Published: Saturday, July 13th, 2013 @ 12:05 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial assistance is available for survivors of the severe storms that struck Stanly and adjoining counties June 13.
Published: Thursday, July 11th, 2013 @ 1:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory requested a disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today so storm victims in Stanly County and the adjacent counties of Anson, Cabarrus, Montgomery, Rowan, and Union may apply for financial assistance following severe weather on June 13, 2013.
Published: Saturday, July 6th, 2013 @ 2:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today $19 million in federal crime grants awarded to state and local agencies for public safety needs.
Published: Monday, June 10th, 2013 @ 11:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory announced the appointment of David Huffman as Executive Director of the Governor's Crime Commission today.
Published: Sunday, June 9th, 2013 @ 10:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I don't understand what has people - who don't have a political allegiance aligned with that of Attorney General Roy Cooper - all shaken up about realigning the SBI into the Department of Public Safety.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 7:14 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed Saturday, May 25, 2013, as Missing Children's Day, and he encourages families to participate in the observance by taking time to record important information on each of their children and store it both electronically and in hard copy.
Published: Monday, May 27th, 2013 @ 3:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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