The push is on, both nationally and in several states, to raise the minimum wage from its current $7.25 an hour to $10.30 nationally and as high as $15 in specific cities and states. And let me say that I think it would be absolutely great if everyone who wanted a job could get one at a wage of $10
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 9:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
2013-2014 was the year for mergers, joint ventures and acquisitions, but not for Vidant.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 9:54 pm
By: Betty Murphy
|
Imagine taking a project you've devoted your life to over the last several months, semesters, or even years.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 9:45 pm
By: ECU News Services
|
The job rationale for going to college is intense these days, especially now that there are statistics from state governments showing that some majors offer dismal prospects while others are high-paying.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 7:58 pm
By: John William Pope Center
|
Former Person County Commissioner Larry Yarborough is a small business owner highlighting the need for jobs in his bid to win a seat as a Republican candidate in heavily Democratic House District 2.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 7:55 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees recently recognized Jack Wallace who left the board after some 15 years of service. Wallace, a former principal in Bath, recently served as Vice Chairman of the Board. Board member Frank "Bo" Lewis, at left, above, read a resolution of...
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 7:49 pm
By: Judy Jennette
|
Here at Haymaker HQ, we are still scratching our heads over this one. A nurse named Kaci Hickox went to west Africa to help ebola victims.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 7:45 pm
By: Brant Clifton
|
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
|
East Carolina University has joined 100 cutting-edge colleges and universities nationwide recognized by the League of American Bicyclists with a Silver Bicycle Friendly University award.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 5:02 pm
By: ECU News Services
|
The Supreme Court has taken up a North Carolina case that could have far-reaching impacts on state licensure. Given that occupational licensing is a modern-day guild system making it harder for people to find work - or find workers - that would be an effect greatly to be wished.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 4:59 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
Halloween. Yesterday I may have set a record for "getting costume attention." I became Dr. Ebola!!!!!
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 4:55 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
|
On October 20, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Moses Alfred Cooper, age 54, of 114 W Pantego St. in Belhaven and Cameron Hayes Merritt, age 18, of 390 Wilkins Rd. in Belhaven
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 1:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
|