December 15 was Bill of Rights Day. It marks the 221st anniversary of the day when the first ten amendments - our Bill of Rights - were ratified in 1791.
Published: Monday, December 31st, 2012 @ 10:47 am
By: Diane Rufino
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It's interesting to see what's left of North Carolina's mainstream media thoroughly inspecting Pat McCrory's transition team, agenda, and appointees.
Published: Monday, December 31st, 2012 @ 1:10 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Larry Britt will never get answers from the Beaufort Observer that satisfy his false curiosity. Larry does not see his questioning as false because he is not principled.
Published: Sunday, December 30th, 2012 @ 11:17 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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Mrs. Hilda Evans Bass, age 89, a resident of Washington, died Thursday evening, Dec. 27, 2012, at Ridgewood Manor of Washington.
Published: Sunday, December 30th, 2012 @ 4:06 am
By: Announcements
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Although one of the smallest counties in North Carolina, New Hanover County, located in the southeastern section of the state, serves as an important tourist attraction, trading center, and cultural trademark.
Published: Saturday, December 29th, 2012 @ 3:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Mercer Brousard, age 88, a resident of 1289 Macs Lane, Greenville, NC died Wednesday December 26, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Greenville, NC.
Published: Saturday, December 29th, 2012 @ 3:18 pm
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Patricia Weems Yarborough, a resident of Chester, VA, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at her home.
Published: Saturday, December 29th, 2012 @ 3:15 pm
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Hilda Evans Bass, 89, died Thursday evening at Ridgewood Manor of Washington, NC.
Published: Saturday, December 29th, 2012 @ 3:12 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Bobby Leroy Beddard, Sr., age 73, a resident of Jack St., Washington, NC, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Published: Saturday, December 29th, 2012 @ 3:09 pm
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Paige Harris Hardy, age 69, a resident of 216 Aberdeen Drive, Washington, NC, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at her home.
Published: Saturday, December 29th, 2012 @ 2:58 pm
By: Announcements
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It is a very important question since the Democrats are driving the fiscal bus, and have been for the last four years. The obvious question is: Will they drive the nation over the fiscal cliff on Monday?
Published: Saturday, December 29th, 2012 @ 9:50 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As North Carolina lawmakers, lobbyists, and activists prepare for the Great Tax Reform Debate of 2013, there are a few things everyone ought to keep in mind.
Published: Friday, December 28th, 2012 @ 4:52 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Forty-one faculty members at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University have been named in U.S. News & World Report's "Top Doctors" listing for 2012.
Published: Friday, December 28th, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
By: ECU News Services
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On December 27, 2012 at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an armed robbery at Hilda’s Country Store on Cherry Run Road in Washington.
Published: Friday, December 28th, 2012 @ 3:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an Arizona campaign finance law that allowed some candidates to receive rescue funds from taxpayers. North Carolina lawmakers and advocates sorted through the implications for the Tar Heel State.
Published: Friday, December 28th, 2012 @ 3:01 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mr. Bobby Lockwood Satterthwaite 68, of 1941 L.T. Hardee Road, Greenville, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 20112, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Published: Friday, December 28th, 2012 @ 9:59 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Paige Hardy, 69, a resident of 216 Aberdeen Drive, Washington, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at her home.
Published: Friday, December 28th, 2012 @ 9:55 am
By: Announcements
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His administration is known for bringing more control to the colony. Sixty-one laws were passed, including provisions punishing libel against public officials and participants in riots.
Published: Friday, December 28th, 2012 @ 9:53 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mrs. Doris Grace Wallace Eakes, age 74, a resident of 445 N. Fort Fisher Blvd. Kure Beach, NC died Thursday December 27, 2012 at her home.
Published: Friday, December 28th, 2012 @ 9:46 am
By: Announcements
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Mr. Lindy Walker "L.W." Cherry, 69, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012.
Published: Friday, December 28th, 2012 @ 9:37 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Elizabeth Mercer Brousard, 88, a resident of 1289 Macs Lane, Greenville, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at The Golden Living Center of Greenville.
Published: Friday, December 28th, 2012 @ 9:27 am
By: Announcements
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I'm highly educated, very qualified. I don't need training. I need a job.
Published: Thursday, December 27th, 2012 @ 11:32 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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It's become pretty clear that the massive left-wing conspiracy is focusing MOST of its energy on DENR secretary-designate John Skvarla and budget director-designate Art Pope.
Published: Thursday, December 27th, 2012 @ 11:27 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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2012 was the year we finally admitted that, much like a ship that sails for days one degree off course, our country and our state are lost and spiritually sick.
Published: Thursday, December 27th, 2012 @ 10:16 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Three Democratic members of the North Carolina congressional delegation have joined President Obama in calling for more gun control as a means of preventing a mass shooting like the one Dec. 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.
Published: Thursday, December 27th, 2012 @ 8:22 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The mainstream media is breathlessly counting down to New Year's Day, when the so-called fiscal cliff kicks in.
Published: Thursday, December 27th, 2012 @ 5:53 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Carteret County, North Carolina was formed in 1722 out of Craven County. It is named in honor of Sir John Carteret, who later became the Earl of Granville and one of the Lords Proprietors of North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, December 27th, 2012 @ 5:07 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Ernestine Willis, 51, a resident of 2592 Maules Point Road, Blounts Creek, died Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Thursday, December 27th, 2012 @ 1:04 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. James Elwood "Jamie" Jones, age 77, a resident of 1031 East 6th Street, Washington, NC, died Monday, December 24, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Published: Thursday, December 27th, 2012 @ 12:46 pm
By: Announcements
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Bobby Leroy Beddard, Sr., 73, a resident of Jack Street, Washington, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Arrangements will be announced.
Published: Thursday, December 27th, 2012 @ 12:37 pm
By: Announcements
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Virtual charter schools and other distance-learning options would be unshackled from the legal-political bind in which they remain idled if Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Forest has his way.
Published: Thursday, December 27th, 2012 @ 9:06 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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