Just how bad colleges have become when it comes to free speech and toleration for anyone who disagrees with those who hold power cannot be underestimated
Published: Friday, February 26th, 2016 @ 7:42 am
By: John William Pope Center
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For those of you who don't know -- NC Spin is a little show broadcast each week, aired in the wee hours of the morning on obscure stations, and hosted by Tom
Published: Saturday, January 9th, 2016 @ 11:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will host an Adopt a Pet Event on Saturday, October 24. The event will take place on the front lawn of the Executive Mansion from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. The Executive Mansion is located at 200 North Blount Street in downtown Raleigh.
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 @ 5:53 am
By: McCrory Communications
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WRAL's Laura Leslie wrote about an Energy Forum held at the Legislature yesterday organized by opponents of renewable energy programs. (Translation from WRAL speak: opponents to taxpayer-funded renewable energy programs.) The central theme of Leslie's article seems to be the famous "Koch Brothers."
Published: Friday, September 25th, 2015 @ 2:40 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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In a 4-3 decision, the NC Supreme Court ruled that the Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides vouchers to low-income families, is constitutional. Obviously I am pleased with the outcome, but I am even happier about the timing. The expected release date for the next batch of Supreme Court...
Published: Friday, September 11th, 2015 @ 3:20 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement regarding the death of Maggie Valley Mayor Ron DeSimone.
Published: Monday, July 20th, 2015 @ 3:38 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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There was a time when one's initiation into the fraternity of journalism included a profound indoctrination into the value of the First Amendment to the survival of our Republic.
Published: Sunday, July 5th, 2015 @ 11:30 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mrs. Lillian Copley Bobbitt, aged 99, a resident of Washington, NC, died at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville on Thursday, June 18, 2015.
Published: Friday, June 19th, 2015 @ 1:32 pm
By: Announcements
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Here is the "New Baptist Look." His father was at the Taylors (SC) FBC when I started at Easley in 1970.
Published: Thursday, June 18th, 2015 @ 12:19 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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From the early times of the Christian faith there have been charlatans. Simon the Magician is the first cited in the New Testament.
Published: Friday, May 29th, 2015 @ 8:11 am
By: Gene Scarborough
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Thursday, March 5th, 2015 @ 12:00 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today's pop music is predicated upon the lowest common denominator of the human experiment. There is little that is uplifting, no building upon the art of the past, just make money, and lots of it, paid by the dimmest bulbs of all time.
Published: Sunday, March 1st, 2015 @ 4:12 pm
By: Wyatt Sanderman Day
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Last week, a working group from the UNC system's Board of Governors drew national attention and student and faculty protest after it announced plans to discontinue three of the system's 237 centers and increase oversight of thirteen others.
Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 @ 11:09 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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Mrs. Opal Lilley Rogerson, age 79, a resident of 2980 Wharton Station Road, Washington, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 23, 2015.
Published: Monday, February 23rd, 2015 @ 4:06 pm
By: Announcements
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Left of-center pundits and politicians have spent a lot of time recently bemoaning growing income inequality in the United States. James Piereson, president of the William E. Simon Foundation and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, says the focus on inequality diverts attention from more...
Published: Sunday, February 15th, 2015 @ 10:22 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Legislators will have two options this year to pursue election redistricting reform for North Carolina. Supporters of both options unveiled their plans during a Tuesday news conference in Raleigh.
Published: Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 @ 12:07 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the honorables - and, in some cases, we are using that term veeeeeeeerrrrrry loosely - are back in town ready to run your life and spend your money.
Published: Thursday, January 15th, 2015 @ 12:41 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Blinkin' Chris Fitzsimon and his partner-in-crime Scowlin' Rob Schofield recently lead a chorus of drive-bys in needling State senate president Phil Berger about alleged public school money woes in his home county of Rockingham.
Published: Friday, January 2nd, 2015 @ 8:06 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Mrs. Dora Dean Woolard Dana, age 80, a resident of 108 King Arthur Trail, Washington, NC died Sunday December 21, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Published: Wednesday, December 24th, 2014 @ 1:03 am
By: Announcements
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As the holidays approach, many families are hitting the road and taking trips to visit families, friends and loved ones. This can be especially challenging for families with young children who struggle to keep them happy and occupied while traveling by plane, train, or automobile.
Published: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 1:59 am
By: ECU News Services
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Mary Etta Floyd Watson, age 86, a resident of 201 Haven Way S., Washington, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2014.
Published: Thursday, November 27th, 2014 @ 12:19 pm
By: Announcements
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An influential actress, producer, speaker and LGBT advocate brought an empowering message of moving beyond gender expectations and embracing differences to East Carolina University on Nov. 12.
Published: Friday, November 14th, 2014 @ 1:48 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Sluggish economic growth poses a greater problem for the United States than income inequality. The featured speaker for Duke University's latest Hayek Lecture delivered that message Tuesday on campus.
Published: Friday, October 3rd, 2014 @ 3:50 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Al Schreier rocked back in his recliner, surveying the three future Pirate nurses who filled his small apartment. They were there, they explained kindly, to follow up on an injury to Schreier’s leg. He needed his bandage changed, and a general condition assessment.
Published: Thursday, September 18th, 2014 @ 9:30 pm
By: ECU News Services
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I am still shaking my head in disbelief at Judge Hobgood's ruling judge that school vouchers are "unconstitutional."
Published: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 @ 11:06 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Billionaire Jim Simons, a major contributor to a Democratic political candidates, funds, and causes, has come under fire from federal investigators, a move that has not gone unnoticed by the North Carolina Republican Party.
Published: Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 @ 4:46 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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erformances of Simon Peter, Fisher of Men will be held July 15 through August 9, 2014 at the Rocky Hock Playhouse located at the Leon Nixon Catering & Banquet Facilities on Hwy. 32 in Edenton, NC.
Published: Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 @ 1:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mr. Henry Carlton Heady, age 68, a resident of 6715 Clark’s Neck Road, Washington, NC died suddenly Tuesday June 3, 2014 at his home.
Published: Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 @ 4:38 pm
By: Announcements
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Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center has been selected as a finalist to receive the VitalHearts: Secondary Trauma Resiliency program as part of the LIVESTRONG® Community Impact Project, which was created to bring proven cancer support programs to communities across the U.S.
Published: Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 @ 7:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Ms. Ann Tingle Tetterton, age 73, a resident of 3587 Hwy. 264 East, Washington, died Monday January 20, 2014 at the home of her daughter.
Published: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 @ 4:18 am
By: Announcements
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Chris Fitzsimon, Bill Barber and the gang want us to believe that the GOP majority in Raleigh has cut state government to the bone.
Published: Friday, November 8th, 2013 @ 6:19 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Mr. J.S. Rogerson, age 80, a resident of 2980 Wharton Station Road, Washington died Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 @ 1:03 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. James Simon "J.S." Rogerson age 81, a resident of 2980 Wharton Station Road, Washington, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Published: Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 @ 6:55 pm
By: Announcements
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I've been watching politics in this state for quite some time and I CANNOT recall any prior administration in Raleigh having its appointees subjected to such invasive public scrutiny.
Published: Thursday, September 19th, 2013 @ 3:38 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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