MOREHEAD CITY — The port, Medicaid reform and tourism were all named as top priorities for Carteret County state representatives Pat McElraft and Norman Sanderson as they return to the state’s capitol for the General Assembly long session, which convenes today.…
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News groups join Larry Flynt’s push for execution info
Katy Winn News groups back Larry Flynt’s push for execution info FILE – In this April 30, 2011 file photo, Larry Flynt speaks in Los Angeles, Calif. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis is hearing arguments…
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Amnesty says satellite images show Nigerian destruction
Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 12:41 pm | Updated: 7:30 pm, Wed Jan 14, 2015. Amnesty says satellite images show Nigerian destruction Associated Press | JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Satellite images show widespread destruction in two Nigerian towns that were recently…
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Congressman Jones ties Afghanistan spending to NC port woes
Local/State Wake may relocate Brier Creek Elementary students and staff to new campus
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Swamp Rabbit Trail to Help Unemployed
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Study: Fort Myers metro area not ideal for STEM workers – The News
Algenol CEO Paul Woods is having difficulty hiring qualified local candidates. A study of 100 metro areas ranked the Fort Myers/Cape Coral 94th for science, technology, engineering and mathematics jobs.(Photo: The News-Press file photo) A study of the science and…
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Sand-clogged inlet is a costly drag on shippers at NC port
The heaviest shoaling in decades has clogged the shipping channel at the Morehead City state port – reducing the navigable depth for freight vessels by 10 feet and forcing shippers to lighten their loads, at a cost to one port…
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New look for old town: Wilkesboro to implement streetscape plan
The Town of Wilkesboro is ready to start implementing its downtown master plan this year, following a unanimous vote by the town council Monday to hire a consultant team to lead the project. Design Workshop, with an office in Asheville,…
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Advocates Call for Restoration of Preservation Tax Credits
STATEWIDE — Now that the state legislature is back in session, advocates are hoping lawmakers will consider restoring historic tax credits. The program, which previously provided incentives to individuals who restored historic structures and met certain criteria, expired at the…
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Travel Tips for Outer Banks Nature Lovers: 6 Sights for Next NC Outdoor Adventure
A trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks is essentially choosing to spend your vacation in the great outdoors, and nature lovers won’t need much help as they peruse travel tips to guarantee a great vacation. If you’re visiting this North…
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