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NC EDUCATION NEWS -- Throughout the fiscal year of 2005 - 2006, North Carolina spent $19,964,175,000 on education while during the same year North Carolina spent only $1,333,979,000 on sewage. North Carolina counties utilized $12,692,843,000 of the $19,964,175,000 spent on education. North Carolina counties contributed $535,141,000 in revenue toward the $19,964,175,000 expenditure. Education is North Carolina greatest expenditure.

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06/29/2008
Charles B. Aycock Restoration
WAYNE COUNTY NC NEWS -- Earlier this year, an arson attempt on the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site, in Fremont NC, resulted in serious damage to the Aycock farmhouse. The Wayne County Sheriff's Department has charged two suspects setting fire. The first stage of restoration has been completed with a gentle cleaning of structure. Aycock is best known for building schools, but the former governor is also known for having a dark side... READ MORE

06/16/2008
Friends of Archives Promotes New Book - The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate
The Last Days of Black Beard the PirateBEAUFORT COUNTY NC NEWS -- Author and filmmaker, Kevin Duffus, has written a new book called, "The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate." Duffus, recites the tale of how on a June day 290 years ago the rogue pirate Blackbeard scuttled his flagship off the coast of Beaufort, North Carolina... READ MORE

06/12/2008
Special Needs Education Poll Compels Bill 388 Sponsors
NC General Assembly Members Press ConferenceNC NEWS -- Sponsors of House Bill 388 "Tax Credits for Children with Special Needs," felt compelled to move forward with the proposed legislation. Both State House and Senate members perceived a recent special needs education poll taken in North Carolina as a sign of support by the people for the bill's passage... READ MORE

05/18/2008
Tax Credits for Children with Special Needs
WAKE COUNTY NC NEWS -- House Bill 388 "Tax Credits for Children with Special Needs," allows an individual income tax credit for part of the expense of each eligible child with special needs who is educated in nonpublic schools or public schools where tuition is charged for the student's enrollment. This is wonderful bill that helps parents of children with special needs take control and participate in their child's education... READ MORE

05/14/2008
Governor's 2008 - 2009 Proposed State Budget Adjustments
NC State Budget AdjustmentsNC NEWS -- Governor Easley has released his recommended budget adjustments for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, which will increase tax on cigarettes, beer, fortified wine and spirits. The proposed budget will provide $12.5 billion for education including a 7% increase in public school teachers pay... READ MORE

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