Today, Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Tim Thomas announced that Appalachia's 13 governors have elected North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to serve as ARC's States' Co-Chair for 2019.
Published: Monday, January 21st, 2019 @ 3:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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It's no surprise that every living N.C. governor agrees that the current governor and his successors should maintain their level of power within state government
Published: Friday, September 7th, 2018 @ 5:08 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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In an attempt to prevent a repeat of the disruption and delays that ensued in this year's governor's race, General Assembly leaders plan to introduce a constitutional amendment that would allow Council of State candidates to choose, in order of their vote totals
Published: Saturday, December 10th, 2016 @ 9:28 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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A Civitas Institute poll of likely voters released today shows Pat McCrory leading Roy Cooper by 4 points in the race for North Carolina governor, 46% to 42%
Published: Friday, October 21st, 2016 @ 2:42 am
By: McCrory Communications
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After the first gubernatorial debate, McCrory Campaign Strategist Chris LaCivita released the following statement
Published: Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 @ 2:47 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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After Governor McCrory released the highlights of his balanced budget proposal that doesn't raise taxes on North Carolinians, the McCrory campaign issued the following statement
Published: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 @ 2:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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After President Obama announced his plan to close the prison base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by releasing terrorists back to the battlefield and moving others to facilities in the states, Governor McCrory was quick to join leaders like Nikki Haley in South Carolina to denounce this plan.
Published: Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 @ 1:15 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16th.
Published: Friday, May 15th, 2015 @ 11:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
Published: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 @ 2:32 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory helped Ashley Furniture celebrate a major expansion of its mid-Atlantic manufacturing and distribution center located in Advance.
Published: Monday, October 20th, 2014 @ 11:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The U.S. Supreme Court today stayed a federal appeals court order that would have enjoined parts of North Carolina's new voting law regarding same-day registration and out-of-precinct voting.
Published: Thursday, October 9th, 2014 @ 12:00 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement following the 7-2 decision by U.S. Supreme Court.
Published: Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 @ 11:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Enviva plans to develop two new facilities in Richmond and Sampson counties.
Published: Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 @ 5:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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"My heart sank, like so many other people who admired Keith Crisco, when I learned of his sudden passing," said Governor McCrory.
Published: Thursday, May 15th, 2014 @ 10:25 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 North Carolina Awards, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state and awarded by the governor, through May 15.
Published: Sunday, April 13th, 2014 @ 9:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Plans are currently underway for dredging to begin at the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge on N.C. 12 over the Oregon Inlet in Dare County.
Published: Saturday, December 7th, 2013 @ 3:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A native of Laurinburg, Sanford possessed a strong commitment to excellence from an early age.
Published: Monday, October 21st, 2013 @ 12:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory visited the North Carolina Zoo this morning, stopping by Asheboro for a tour to learn more about one of the nation's most popular zoos.
Published: Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 @ 1:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As to why the NAACP and the League of Women Voters have filed separate complaints against the North Carolina Governor and the State Board of Elections due to HB 589 being signed into law on Monday, August 12, 2013, it could be that North Carolina is a political "battle ground" state.
Published: Saturday, August 17th, 2013 @ 2:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Samuel Johnston, one of early North Carolina's most durable politicians, served as governor during the debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Published: Sunday, August 11th, 2013 @ 2:37 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
Published: Thursday, August 8th, 2013 @ 12:14 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In researching my upcoming biography of former North Carolina Gov. Jim Martin, I've been conducting personal interviews, rooting through boxes of archival material, and collecting press coverage of Martin's 26-year political career as a county commissioner, congressman, and governor.
Published: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 @ 4:52 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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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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An athlete with a background in Chemistry, James Grubbs (Jim) Martin served North Carolina in the U.S. House of Representative for six terms, and as governor for two terms.
Published: Sunday, April 7th, 2013 @ 8:40 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that XPO Logistics, a company that provides freight management, expedited transportation and freight forwarding services, will expand its national operations center in Mecklenburg County.
Published: Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 @ 1:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Former North Carolina Governor James G. Martin has joined the board of directors of the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy.
Published: Monday, March 25th, 2013 @ 11:47 pm
By: Jane Shaw
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Today, Governor Pat McCrory took a stand against previous state government budget practices as the Medicaid liability continues to impact the entire budget.
Published: Sunday, March 10th, 2013 @ 5:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Interest is coalescing around legislation that would repeal a law forcing energy companies to buy increasingly larger volumes of costly, tax-subsidized, renewable energy. Rep. Mike Hager, R-Rutherford, is drafting language for a bill as Gov. Pat McCrory pushes for offshore...
Published: Monday, February 18th, 2013 @ 1:08 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell sent a letter to Sally Jewell, the Interior Secretary Designate, asking her and the Obama Administration to partner with the states on energy exploration and production.
Published: Friday, February 15th, 2013 @ 2:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Let me tell you why we're here today--at a new location with a different view. We're here on historic grounds with our majestic and beautiful State Capitol behind us looking out at our capital city and the rest of our state.
Published: Saturday, January 12th, 2013 @ 6:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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We've talked about A LOT of stuff in the 2012 race for governor of North Carolina. We've heard a lot about Pat McCrory's tax returns. We've been treated to commercials featuring a Pat McCrory puppet.
Published: Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 @ 2:28 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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The stenography pool in The N&O newsroom trumpeted recently an announcement of an ethics reform package by Democrat gubernatorial candidate Walter Dalton. Apparently, Dalton wants to clean up the legislature -- where he has been serving since 1996.
Published: Friday, August 31st, 2012 @ 12:16 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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I've had some eye-opening discussions recently with two political pros with close ties to GOP candidates on the November ballot in North Carolina. ( They'll be referenced henceforth as StrategistA and StrategistB.)
Published: Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 @ 11:15 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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It would be nice to have someone with a (R) next to their name residing in that big pretty house on Blount Street. But what if that person with the (R) next to their name is not really all that big of a fan of limited government?
Published: Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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