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Gov. McCrory Announces Raise For Incoming Teachers

Posted by Associated Press | Feb 10, 2014 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Governor Pat McCrory and other state leaders announced a plan Monday morning to increase starting teachers’ salaries nearly 14 percent in the next two years, but no immediate increase was mentioned for teaching professionals already in place.

Race For US Senate: Tillis Widens Lead In Rep. Primary

Posted by Staff | Jan 15, 2014 | State Government

Tillis now leads the field of Rep. challengers with 19 percent of voters polled picking him. His closest challenger trails with 11 percent.

Vice President Joe Biden Calls Chapel Hill Mayor

Posted by Staff | Nov 12, 2013 | National

“I’ve participated in several campaigns over the years and never received a call like that one.”

Local Representatives Criticize State Budget

Posted by Staff | Jul 22, 2013 | State Government

Now with a settled budget that both House Speaker Thom Tillis and Senate leader Phil Berger seem happy about, passage looks likely.

Berger Still Not Ready To Decide On US Senate Bid

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 10, 2013 | State Government

The Republican leader of the North Carolina state Senate says he should make a decision by the end of July about whether to enter the race to try to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan.