The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld union restrictions included in North Carolina's 2017 Farm Act.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 4:39 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
Published: Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 @ 10:31 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Bill allows lawsuits, penalties retroactive to 2017.
Published: Friday, June 10th, 2022 @ 5:04 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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We've been down this road before, but something gives me pause to consider, it will different this time.
Published: Monday, December 3rd, 2018 @ 12:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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In the aftermath of the deadliest anti-Semitic shooting in American history in Pittsburgh on Saturday, the media have leapt to push the narrative that President Trump is somehow responsible.
Published: Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 @ 10:51 am
By: Daily Wire
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On Friday, September 28, 2018, the President signed into law.
Published: Saturday, September 29th, 2018 @ 3:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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For years, NC legislators have been trying to insert taxpayer funding into the budget to make “healthy foods” available in small retailers in so-called food deserts
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 @ 3:52 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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North Carolina has collected less state revenue so far than projected for the 2017-18 fiscal year, to the tune of about $134 million
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 @ 7:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Wayne Cochran was one of those performers that I was aware of as a teen in Georgia. He was born in Thomaston, Georgia.
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 @ 9:58 am
By: Bobby Tony
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As part of The Partridge Family (TV Series 1970–1974) he made a great impact on the TV and Musical landscape for many of the teens of that era.
Published: Thursday, November 23rd, 2017 @ 10:13 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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September 2017 Calendar for the Beaufort County Board of Education
Published: Friday, September 15th, 2017 @ 12:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Some entertainers storm the stage with a burst of fame and then fade away with the ever-changing taste of musical whim. Others have a long and varied career by adapting to the changing times. Still others just stick it out and keep doing what they do best. He became knows as the "Gentle Giant" of
Published: Sunday, September 10th, 2017 @ 10:28 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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August & September 2017 Calendar for the Beaufort County Board of Education
Published: Friday, August 25th, 2017 @ 2:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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August & September 2017 Calendar for the Beaufort County Board of Education
Published: Monday, August 21st, 2017 @ 9:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Some are touting the federal Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (HR 38) as a bill which would expand our right to carry.
Published: Sunday, August 6th, 2017 @ 12:53 am
By: Publius Huldah
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Legislative lawyers told a three-judge federal panel handling a redistricting lawsuit a special General Assembly election this year would affect nearly two-thirds of the districts in the state, cost $20 million, and force lawmakers to violate several other constitutional provisions
Published: Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 @ 2:12 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The House Education Budget is Pretty Good
Published: Thursday, July 6th, 2017 @ 3:26 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Round one of this year's legislative session is over. But they'll be back
Published: Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 @ 8:57 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's ruling striking down 28 North Carolina legislative districts as cases of unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. But the high court has rejected the idea of holding special legislative elections this year
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 2:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper is calling on rank-and-file Republicans to go toe-to-toe with legislative leaders in budget negotiations
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 12:51 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Alternatives to the traditional four-year university are getting the attention of the General Assembly
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 9:20 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Politically charged debates over teacher pay are nothing new
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 2:57 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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While teacher salaries generally dominate employee benefit discussions during budget debates, other state employees stand to receive higher pay. But the House, Senate, and Gov. Roy Cooper all have different notions about how much to increase compensation
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2017 @ 3:14 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Once clear message from the 2017 budget discussion: School choice remains a priority for the General Assembly
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2017 @ 9:32 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Of all the differences among the three budgets submitted for the upcoming two-year spending cycle, none is larger, and less likely to be negotiated, than the $4.4 billion Medicaid expansion Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is pushing
Published: Sunday, June 4th, 2017 @ 1:04 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The House budget includes more than $3 billion in transportation funding each year of the biennium, in addition to the General Fund appropriations for other state operations
Published: Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 @ 12:33 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The North Carolina Senate passed a $22.9 billion balanced budget Friday, May 12, 2017
Published: Monday, May 15th, 2017 @ 10:39 am
By: Bill Cook
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For the last 16 1/2 months, I have been in a reconstructive state regarding my 2.3 acres (4 building lots) property where my homes sets in Mac'swood.
Published: Thursday, May 4th, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sometimes the best advice comes in the way of a simple lyric set to music. There was a time when straightforward simplicity passed as good music, but I guess it was always in the eye of the beholder.
Published: Monday, April 24th, 2017 @ 10:56 am
By: Bobby Tony
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The J. Geils band was formed in 1967. They hung around until 1985 when they broke up like all good rock bands are want to do. The result was a series of lawsuits and bad feelings. Like any bad marriage the breakup was based on a shaky ground of "Creative Differences."
Published: Friday, April 14th, 2017 @ 12:39 am
By: Bobby Tony
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She was one of the founding members of the group Sister Sledge, which was another Philadelphia group founded in 1971. Joni and her sisters came from a musical family. Her father was a tap dancer and he mother was an actress. Her grandmother was an opera singer.
Published: Sunday, March 12th, 2017 @ 5:24 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Don't miss it - March 9 Dueling Pianos Chamber/AOP Fundraiser
Published: Monday, March 6th, 2017 @ 2:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Occasionally you hear about the passing of a musician you never heard of. One of the most remarkable things about the music business is that some of the most talented people are never front stage. Many are either session layers or band members who just provide the foundation for the star to shine.
Published: Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 @ 8:11 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Rusted Root will headline PirateFest 2017 at the Greenville Town Common from 5-7 p.m on Saturday, April 8th. Thanks to the generous support of Minges Bottling Group this concert is free to public. Families are encouraged to attend.
Published: Sunday, February 26th, 2017 @ 1:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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