April 2017 Archives

Judge Marcia Morey to replace Leubke, Lehman

April 1, 2017 admin

DURHAM The Durham County Democratic party has selected the replacement for the late Rep. Paul Luebke. Chief District Judge Marcia Morey will be their permanent appointee to replace the long-serving member of the N.C. […]

ELLIOT: Anatomy of a “news” article

April 1, 2017 Drew Elliot

Every day leads to a new example of why not to trust the legacy news media. But a Reuters article Tuesday, on President Donald Trump’s executive order reversing some of Barack Obama’s energy regulations, was […]

WALKER: Teen pregnancy rates are declining: dont mess with success

April 1, 2017 admin

Here’s an important “spoiler alert” for parents in North Carolina: Congressional opposition to comprehensive sex education, and the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts, could undermine the great success that North Carolina has enjoyed in reducing […]

Passionate Harbaugh wants big changes in NFL

April 1, 2017 admin

PHOENIX In breakneck speed during two days of league meetings Monday and Tuesday, important business was conducted. That can’t be disputed.However, several items were tabled, while some seem off the radar, left to negotiating […]

General Assembly, governor pass H.B. 2 compromise

April 1, 2017 admin

RALEIGH After more than a year under a national spotlight of public relations fallout, protests, false starts and failed deals, Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Roy Cooper brokered a deal to repeal the notorious […]

NCGA gets up-close look at benefits of community colleges

April 1, 2017 admin

RALEIGH From 3-D printing to film production and health care, N.C.’s Community Colleges are churning out the next generation of the state’s high-tech workforce. The best and the brightest were on display at the […]

Kevin Keatts seals first commit at NC State in point guard Lavar Batts

April 1, 2017 admin

RALEIGH — NC State’s depth chart for Kevin Keatts’ first season just got deeper and more talented. Lavarr Batts, the No. 1 recruit in North Carolina according to 247Sports, announced he will flip from VCU […]

McCutchen switch, Kang status keys

April 1, 2017 admin

There were a few surprises in training camp for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the biggest ones came before it started.Andrew McCutchen was not traded and moved from center field to right after a subpar season, […]

THOMAS: The congressmen and the counselor

April 1, 2017 admin

Tony Hall served in Congress for nearly 24 years, representing Ohio’s 3rd District. The Democrat left in 2002 to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, appointed by […]

U.S. economic growth revised higher, boosted by consumer spending

April 1, 2017 admin

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. economic growth slowed less than previously reported in the fourth quarter as robust consumer spending provided a boost that was partially offset by the largest gain in imports in two years.Gross […]

Month: April 2017

Judge Marcia Morey to replace Leubke, Lehman

ELLIOT: Anatomy of a “news” article

WALKER: Teen pregnancy rates are declining: dont mess with success

Passionate Harbaugh wants big changes in NFL

General Assembly, governor pass H.B. 2 compromise

NCGA gets up-close look at benefits of community colleges

Kevin Keatts seals first commit at NC State in point guard Lavar Batts

McCutchen switch, Kang status keys

THOMAS: The congressmen and the counselor

U.S. economic growth revised higher, boosted by consumer spending

The report marked the first time in more than 24 years there was no large-scale waste
Audit finds $342K in questioned statewide costs

The report marked the first time in more than 24 years there was no large-scale waste