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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Linda Cheatham of Raleigh has been nominated for a second term on the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Linda Cheatham of Raleigh has been nominated for a second term on the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
 
Time is like a rutted road; dives deeper into depth.
Time is like a rutted road; dives deeper into depth.
 
A Virginia congressional redistricting case expected to be argued March 21 before the U.S. Supreme Court could suggest the eventual outcome of North Carolina's similar congressional redistricting dispute
A Virginia congressional redistricting case expected to be argued March 21 before the U.S. Supreme Court could suggest the eventual outcome of North Carolina's similar congressional redistricting dispute
 
I guess I should be impressed that Chris Christie has endorsed Donald Trump.
 
Ebbie L. Toler, age 59 , a devoted father and a life-long resident of North Carolina, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his residence.
Ebbie L. Toler, age 59 , a devoted father and a life-long resident of North Carolina, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his residence.
 
Mr. Willie Jenkins Jr., of 445 Old Keysville Road, Washington, died February 25, 2016 at home.
Mr. Willie Jenkins Jr., of 445 Old Keysville Road, Washington, died February 25, 2016 at home.
 
Mrs. Sybil Irene Wilkinson Harris, age 90, a resident of 301 South Wedgewood Drive, Washington, NC died Thursday February 25, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Sybil Irene Wilkinson Harris, age 90, a resident of 301 South Wedgewood Drive, Washington, NC died Thursday February 25, 2016 at her home.
 
Mrs. Bobby Louise Tripp Langley, of 635 Gray Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mrs. Bobby Louise Tripp Langley, of 635 Gray Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Mr. James Arthur "Jim" Chitmon, Sr., age 73, a resident of 540 Weston Drive, Blounts Creek, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his home.
Mr. James Arthur "Jim" Chitmon, Sr., age 73, a resident of 540 Weston Drive, Blounts Creek, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his home.
 
The University of Pennsylvania has promised $100 million to increase faculty diversity. Yale has just pledged $50 million, Johns Hopkins $25 million. These sums are large, but the goal has been an object of urgent attention for decades
The University of Pennsylvania has promised $100 million to increase faculty diversity. Yale has just pledged $50 million, Johns Hopkins $25 million. These sums are large, but the goal has been an object of urgent attention for decades
 
Hundreds of pairs of shoes, each with a story to tell, filled the mall near the cupola on East Carolina University's campus on Feb. 11.
Hundreds of pairs of shoes, each with a story to tell, filled the mall near the cupola on East Carolina University's campus on Feb. 11.
 
Just about anything the any government does gets complicated very quickly. All government functions, from federal to state to county are complicated. The average person has great difficulty in understanding the policies, the whys and wherefores of all those people and the decisions being made...
Just about anything the any government does gets complicated very quickly. All government functions, from federal to state to county are complicated. The average person has great difficulty in understanding the policies, the whys and wherefores of all those people and the decisions being made...
 
Time is running out for parents who are eligible for opportunity scholarships and haven't applied. The deadline to apply for the Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides up to $4,200 a year in tuition vouchers for low-income children to use at private schools, is March 1
Time is running out for parents who are eligible for opportunity scholarships and haven't applied. The deadline to apply for the Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides up to $4,200 a year in tuition vouchers for low-income children to use at private schools, is March 1
 
Spending more than $173,000 to try to make workers friendlier in Pennsylvania.
Spending more than $173,000 to try to make workers friendlier in Pennsylvania.
 
Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for a special session to pass a new Congressional map to comply with a federal trial court's order.
Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for a special session to pass a new Congressional map to comply with a federal trial court's order.
 
The N.C. Civility Summit, aimed at promoting understanding and positive change on East Carolina University's campus and beyond, will feature keynote speaker Opal Tometi, executive director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The N.C. Civility Summit, aimed at promoting understanding and positive change on East Carolina University's campus and beyond, will feature keynote speaker Opal Tometi, executive director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement.
 
During a televised debate Thursday night, the four Democrats seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Richard Burr discussed immigration, health care, the economy, keeping firearms out of the hands of people with mental health issues, and their thoughts about the incumbent.
During a televised debate Thursday night, the four Democrats seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Richard Burr discussed immigration, health care, the economy, keeping firearms out of the hands of people with mental health issues, and their thoughts about the incumbent.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved nine grant and loan requests totaling $3,737,749
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved nine grant and loan requests totaling $3,737,749
 
I always cringe when I hear someone say this famous Wise Guy Quote.
 
The recent death of Glenn Frey, the Eagles's Guitarist at 67 is enough to give even the most dedicated hedonist pause.
The recent death of Glenn Frey, the Eagles's Guitarist at 67 is enough to give even the most dedicated hedonist pause.
 
Socialist/Democrat Bernie Sanders, elected many times and sworn to protect and defend a U.S. Constitution that he does not have the cognitive resources to understand, believes that the Second Amendment is about hunting game.
Socialist/Democrat Bernie Sanders, elected many times and sworn to protect and defend a U.S. Constitution that he does not have the cognitive resources to understand, believes that the Second Amendment is about hunting game.
 
The compact for a National Popular Vote (NPV) is a destructive scheme. Yet it's been approved by several States; and is pending in others.
The compact for a National Popular Vote (NPV) is a destructive scheme. Yet it's been approved by several States; and is pending in others.
 
Nearly three months have passed since student protests upended the institution where I teach law, the University of Missouri (Mizzou). There have been several changes on the Columbia campus.
Nearly three months have passed since student protests upended the institution where I teach law, the University of Missouri (Mizzou). There have been several changes on the Columbia campus.
 
The matchup in the Democratic primary for North Carolina Attorney General pits an insider against an outsider.
The matchup in the Democratic primary for North Carolina Attorney General pits an insider against an outsider.
 
I once went to a dog race and put my money down on the greyhound that I thought would win based on nothing more than just the name of the dog.
I once went to a dog race and put my money down on the greyhound that I thought would win based on nothing more than just the name of the dog.
 
A frustrated parent. A frustrated teacher. And a frustrated education policy-maker. That pretty well sums up the field of Republican candidates for state education superintendent who made their way to Pinehurst Thursday night for a candidate forum.
A frustrated parent. A frustrated teacher. And a frustrated education policy-maker. That pretty well sums up the field of Republican candidates for state education superintendent who made their way to Pinehurst Thursday night for a candidate forum.
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for March, 2016
 
More than 700 gathered outside the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Complex Building in cold, sideways-rain for two hours in protest and opposition of the Charlotte City Council's transgender bathroom ordinance voted upon this evening.
More than 700 gathered outside the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Complex Building in cold, sideways-rain for two hours in protest and opposition of the Charlotte City Council's transgender bathroom ordinance voted upon this evening.
 
Beginning in the 1960s, a movement developed in academia with the aim of transforming scholarly pursuits into instruments of social change
Beginning in the 1960s, a movement developed in academia with the aim of transforming scholarly pursuits into instruments of social change
 
The larger question may remain: Who is willing to learn, and intellectually expand their horizons to become better providers, better citizens and truer patriots?
The larger question may remain: Who is willing to learn, and intellectually expand their horizons to become better providers, better citizens and truer patriots?
 
Governor Pat McCrory this afternoon declared a State of Emergency waiving vehicle weight and hours of service restrictions so that utility crews could restore power quickly.
Governor Pat McCrory this afternoon declared a State of Emergency waiving vehicle weight and hours of service restrictions so that utility crews could restore power quickly.
 
Attorneys representing the state of North Carolina in the Harris v. McCrory lawsuit - in which earlier this month a three-judge federal district court panel threw out the congressional districts drawn in 2011
Attorneys representing the state of North Carolina in the Harris v. McCrory lawsuit - in which earlier this month a three-judge federal district court panel threw out the congressional districts drawn in 2011
 
Mark, his brother David and Chef Eric Pooley make up the core team behind the restaurant.
Mark, his brother David and Chef Eric Pooley make up the core team behind the restaurant.
 
Do you keep up with the news on the latest nutrition guidelines?
Do you keep up with the news on the latest nutrition guidelines?
 
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