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With One Heart and One Voice

Posted on November 24, 2016 by admin in Celebration, Culture, Food, History, North Carolina

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added […]

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Happy 98th Birthday to Billy Graham

Posted on November 7, 2016 by admin in Celebration, History, Tribute

The Reverend Billy Graham, beloved the world over, turns 98 years old today. We repost here our article from 2013 marking the 95th birthday of North Carolina’s Favorite Son. Born on November 7, 1918 in Charlotte, William F. Graham is of Scottish descent, the son of William Franklin and Morrow Coffey Graham. The Grahams were […]

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Throwback Thursday: 1963

Posted on April 14, 2016 by admin in History, Throwback Thursdays

[youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/v8XWJ-nomMA” width=”580″ modestbranding=”1″ autohide=”1″ fs=”1″ border=”1″ hd=”1″]  “The Ayes Have It” is a short black and white film about the North Carolina General Assembly, including its role in state government, history, protocol and rules of order. It was produced in 1963, the year the Legislative Building first opened. Thank you to Chris McCracken for […]

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Capitol Monument Deadline Extended

Posted on April 7, 2016 by admin in Civics, Culture, History, Tribute

Dates for Comments on African American Monument at State Capitol Extended into April and May Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging citizen participation in four additional public hearings in coming weeks to offer feedback on a new monument on State Capitol grounds to commemorate the achievements of African Americans. Governor McCrory’s recommendation to construct the monument […]

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State Motto Celebrates 123 Years

Posted on February 23, 2016 by admin in Civics, History, North Carolina

123 years ago today, the North Carolina General Assembly adopted “Esse Quam Videri” as our official state motto. On December 12, 2012, we ran a post explaining what it all means: North Carolina’s state motto, “Esse Quam Videri,” means “To Be…Rather than to Seem to Be.” Although uncommon to the modern ear, the phrase has […]

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NC Courts to Mark Major Milestones

Posted on February 17, 2016 by admin in Celebration, Civics, Courts, History, Justice

A Special Message from Chief Justice Mark Martin Supreme Court of North Carolina We are in a special and exciting time for our great state. Between 2016 and 2019, North Carolina will celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the unified court system, the District Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Administrative Office of the Courts; the […]

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Adopting an Official State Cat

Posted on February 16, 2016 by admin in Culture, History, Lactating Animals

State legislatures, including our own North Carolina General Assembly, are fond of adopting state symbols; they’re a great way to celebrate diverse aspects of our state’s history, unique culture, and natural heritage. A quick look at the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website shows us that, over the years, the legislature has adopted a wide range of official state symbols: […]

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Governor McCrory Reflects on 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by admin in Agriculture, Animal Welfare, Budget, Celebration, Children, Civil Service, Coal Ash, Courts, Crime, Disabilities, Economic Development, Economy, Education, Education Reform, Emergency Management, Employment, Energy, Environment, Farming, Federal Government, Government Reform, Health, Healthcare, History, Immigration, Jobs, McCrory, Medicaid, Military, Older People, Public Employees, Public Safety, Regulatory Reform, Tax Reform, Taxes, Transportation, Unemployment, Unemployment Reform, Utilities, Veterans, Water

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Governor McCrory Reflects on 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by admin in Agriculture, Animal Welfare, Budget, Celebration, Children, Civil Service, Coal Ash, Courts, Crime, Disabilities, Economic Development, Economy, Education, Education Reform, Emergency Management, Employment, Energy, Environment, Farming, Federal Government, Government Reform, Health, Healthcare, History, Immigration, Jobs, McCrory, Medicaid, Military, Older People, Public Employees, Public Safety, Regulatory Reform, Tax Reform, Taxes, Transportation, Unemployment, Unemployment Reform, Utilities, Veterans, Water

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Throwback Thursday: Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2015 by admin in Agriculture, Celebration, Culture, Farming, Food, History, North Carolina

By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and — Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint […]

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