N.C. Debt Keeps Rising Without Voter Approval
July 13, 2008
The General Assembly is using a 1991 court opinion that allowed North Carolina governments to approve certain types of borrowing without voter approval.
http://www.topix.com/state/nc/2008/07/n-c-…
USC picks 3 finalists for president
July 13, 2008
Three finalists for the presidency of the University of South Carolina include academic leaders in Florida and Texas and at USC, the university announced Wednesday.
http://www.topix.com/state/nc/2008/07/usc-…
Broughton gets certification back
July 13, 2008
Broughton Hospital has regained its Medicare and Medicaid certification, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today.
http://www.topix.com/state/nc/2008/07/brou…
Leaders’ drought response must be all about common sense
July 12, 2008
The first Atlantic hurricane of the 2008, Bertha, is churning across the open ocean and apparently on a path to veer away from the Eastern seaboard.
http://www.topix.com/state/nc/2008/07/lead…
Barack Obama revels in contrasts with presidential rival John McCain
July 12, 2008
Barack Obama has found something that eluded him during the primary season - contrast.
http://www.topix.com/state/nc/2008/07/bara…
Monitor scientists help survey U-boats
July 12, 2008
Scientists from the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary are part of an offshore expedition to survey the wrecks of three German submarines located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina .
http://www.topix.com/state/nc/2008/07/moni…
Committee OKs Easley’s drought plan
July 12, 2008
A drought response plan originally proposed by Gov. Mike Easley was approved by a House committee Tuesday, after lawmakers modified the proposal to quell the concerns of farmers and local government officials.
http://www.topix.com/state/nc/2008/07/comm…
67,000 Cited For Traffic, Criminal Violations In Traffic Blitz
July 12, 2008
State and local law enforcement officers cited almost 2,000 motorists for driving while impaired during the Fourth of July holiday.
http://www.topix.com/state/nc/2008/07/67-0…
Jesse Helms, now deceased, the role model for Sally Kern?
July 12, 2008
“Jesse Helms is DEAD — Arch Homophobe Goes to Just Reward!!!” This is the headline I gave recently to a posting from the New York Times I made on a yahoo group.
http://www.topix.com/state/nc/2008/07/jess…
VCU: Personnel Actions Taken Regarding CMPD Chief’s Degree
July 11, 2008
Virginia Commonwealth University says “appropriate personnel actions” have been taken concerning the improper awarding of a degree to Richmond’s former police chief.
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