During each legislative session, education is at the forefront of budget and policy discussions. Expenditures on elementary, secondary, and higher education (the University of North Carolina plus the community college system) added up to more than $11.5 billion last year, or 58 percent of the North
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 10:57 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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As flu season is progressing, we want to make you aware that the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services continues to update its flu web page, www.flu.nc.gov, to ensure we are providing the most current information to the public, media and healthcare providers in an easily accessible manner.
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 10:49 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory has appointed William B. Sutton Jr. as District Court Judge for the 4th Judicial District, which covers Sampson, Duplin, Onslow and Jones counties. Sutton fills a vacancy made by the retirement of Chief District Court Judge Leonard Thagard.
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 10:15 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Raleigh, N.C. — Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed January 9, 2015 "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in North Carolina. The National Fraternal Order of Police and C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) have designated January 9th as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 8:50 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Welcome back to BCCC for the start of Spring 2015 Semester! Our enrollment numbers are growing, according to a preliminary analysis by Vice President of Research and Institutional Effectiveness Jay Sullivan. As of January 7, our enrollment for spring was 2,113, an increase of 216 over the same...
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 8:47 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Governor Pat McCrory has appointed V.A. "Woofer" Davidian of Wake County as District Court Judge, filling the vacancy created by former District Court Judge Jennifer Knox's election as Wake County Clerk of Superior Court.
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 1:02 am
By: Chris Downey
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Veteran Washington Post columnist Jay Mathews writes mostly about K-12 education, but he is also interested in the results for students after they've graduated and enrolled in college. He's also a self-professed college football freak, looking forward to the first-ever playoff series for the...
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 1:01 am
By: John William Pope Center
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A Chocowinity EMS Ambulance was stolen from Vidant Medical Center on Saturday, January 3rd.
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 12:39 am
By: Betty Murphy
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State employees would be given alternative investment options and greater control of their retirement plans under cost-saving pension reform strategies that are gaining support as the upcoming General Assembly session looms, key legislators say.
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 12:34 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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