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The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to block expansion of Medicaid -- a key component to the implementation of ObamaCare in NC. The move put the Republican majority in the General Assembly's upper chamber at odds with the state's new Republican governor.
The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to block expansion of Medicaid -- a key component to the implementation of ObamaCare in NC. The move put the Republican majority in the General Assembly's upper chamber at odds with the state's new Republican governor.
 
Mrs. Janice Prescott Foster, age 74, a resident of 111 Waterford Place, Washington, NC died Thursday January 31, 2013 at West Georgia Health Systems in LaGrange, GA.
Mrs. Janice Prescott Foster, age 74, a resident of 111 Waterford Place, Washington, NC died Thursday January 31, 2013 at West Georgia Health Systems in LaGrange, GA.
 
Mrs. Sidney “Jean” Selby Broome, a resident of 75 Bay City Road, Aurora died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at her home.
Mrs. Sidney “Jean” Selby Broome, a resident of 75 Bay City Road, Aurora died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at her home.
 
CMSgt (Ret.) Lawrence "Larry" Good, 83, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013.
CMSgt (Ret.) Lawrence "Larry" Good, 83, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013.
 
Mrs. Flora Belle Hewett Brown, age 91, a resident of 1214 Summit Avenue, Washington, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013.
Mrs. Flora Belle Hewett Brown, age 91, a resident of 1214 Summit Avenue, Washington, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013.
 
Harold Carr Davis, MD, a resident of 1305 Highland Drive, Washington, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at his home.
Harold Carr Davis, MD, a resident of 1305 Highland Drive, Washington, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at his home.
 
As the new General Assembly gets under way, there are lots of issues to be considered. Repaying the unemployment insurance debt owed to the federal government...
As the new General Assembly gets under way, there are lots of issues to be considered. Repaying the unemployment insurance debt owed to the federal government...
 
On Monday around 9:42 pm Washington Police, Fire and Rescue responded to a two vehicle accident involving pedestrians on John Small Avenue near Hodges Avenue.
On Monday around 9:42 pm Washington Police, Fire and Rescue responded to a two vehicle accident involving pedestrians on John Small Avenue near Hodges Avenue.
 
Robert Jefferson Speller, 63, a resident of 350 Mary St., Chocowinity, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Robert Jefferson Speller, 63, a resident of 350 Mary St., Chocowinity, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mrs. Nellie Virginia Douglas Noble, age 91, a resident of River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Washington, NC died February 3, 2013 at River Trace.
Mrs. Nellie Virginia Douglas Noble, age 91, a resident of River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Washington, NC died February 3, 2013 at River Trace.
 
Joyce Smith Woolard, 78, of Morganton, NC and a former Washington, NC resident died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, following a period of declining health.
Joyce Smith Woolard, 78, of Morganton, NC and a former Washington, NC resident died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, following a period of declining health.
 
As the fall semester came to an end, I was reminded of the importance of teaching politics through primary sources. While grading my finals I received one of those gratifying emails from a student who had just completed my Principles of American Government course.
As the fall semester came to an end, I was reminded of the importance of teaching politics through primary sources. While grading my finals I received one of those gratifying emails from a student who had just completed my Principles of American Government course.
 
The constitutional revisions of 1835 resulted in great part from North Carolina's acceptance of Jacksonian democracy, a political movement that emphasized participation of the common man in the political process.
The constitutional revisions of 1835 resulted in great part from North Carolina's acceptance of Jacksonian democracy, a political movement that emphasized participation of the common man in the political process.
 
Northeast Elementary eighth grade students recently had the opportunity to learn about Air Force JROTC academic courses being offered at Northside High School.
Northeast Elementary eighth grade students recently had the opportunity to learn about Air Force JROTC academic courses being offered at Northside High School.
 
Following two hours of debate, the House gave initial approval to a bill aimed at speeding up the retirement of the state's $2.5 billion debt owed to the federal government for unemployment benefits.
Following two hours of debate, the House gave initial approval to a bill aimed at speeding up the retirement of the state's $2.5 billion debt owed to the federal government for unemployment benefits.
 
The North Carolina Senate tentatively passed legislation Monday night to opt out of participation in several expensive provisions of Obamacare.
The North Carolina Senate tentatively passed legislation Monday night to opt out of participation in several expensive provisions of Obamacare.
 
Beaufort County Community College student Brett D. Ange has been chosen to receive the Academic Excellence Award. He is one of 58 award-winners statewide and will be recognized at a ceremony on the BCCC campus later this year.
Beaufort County Community College student Brett D. Ange has been chosen to receive the Academic Excellence Award. He is one of 58 award-winners statewide and will be recognized at a ceremony on the BCCC campus later this year.
 
Charles Henry Edwards of Walkertown, NC, formerly from Williamston, NC, passed away at home on February 3, 2013 at the age of 83. He was born in Martin County to the late Bruce and Glady Edwards.
Charles Henry Edwards of Walkertown, NC, formerly from Williamston, NC, passed away at home on February 3, 2013 at the age of 83. He was born in Martin County to the late Bruce and Glady Edwards.
 
In a healthy sign for the state's future supply of primary care doctors, 69 percent of last year's graduates of ECU's Brody School of Medicine chose residencies in that field of medicine, according to a UNC Board of Governors annual report released in January.
In a healthy sign for the state's future supply of primary care doctors, 69 percent of last year's graduates of ECU's Brody School of Medicine chose residencies in that field of medicine, according to a UNC Board of Governors annual report released in January.
 
Well, the NC General Assembly is seriously considering jacking up unemployment taxes across The Tar Heel State. Meanwhile, The Commonwealth of Virginia is seriously contemplating eliminating its gasoline tax.
Well, the NC General Assembly is seriously considering jacking up unemployment taxes across The Tar Heel State. Meanwhile, The Commonwealth of Virginia is seriously contemplating eliminating its gasoline tax.
 
John C. Tayloe School was bustling with excitement on Jan. 17 & 18th.
 
Famed economist Arthur Laffer provided real-world economic solutions at the Civitas Institute's legislative training session recently in Raleigh.
Famed economist Arthur Laffer provided real-world economic solutions at the Civitas Institute's legislative training session recently in Raleigh.
 
First in Freedom documents problems linked to both key pieces of Obamacare
 
Dare Medical Associates is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Family Medicine – Manteo.
Dare Medical Associates is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Family Medicine – Manteo.
 
On January 31, 2013, Lieutenant Cahoon applied for and obtained warrants charging Wallace with eleven additional counts of Indecent Liberties With a Minor.
On January 31, 2013, Lieutenant Cahoon applied for and obtained warrants charging Wallace with eleven additional counts of Indecent Liberties With a Minor.
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following proposed Board of Transportation appointees, to be reviewed by the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee.
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following proposed Board of Transportation appointees, to be reviewed by the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee.
 
A state audit finding potentially "hundreds of millions of dollars" of Medicaid mismanagement also called for "a scientifically valid study" of North Carolina's showcase Medicaid program due to suspect savings claims and questionable methodologies used to evaluate it.
A state audit finding potentially "hundreds of millions of dollars" of Medicaid mismanagement also called for "a scientifically valid study" of North Carolina's showcase Medicaid program due to suspect savings claims and questionable methodologies used to evaluate it.
 
As a part of Anti-Bullying Week at Chocowinity Middle School, the PBIS Team held a poster contest in which students...
As a part of Anti-Bullying Week at Chocowinity Middle School, the PBIS Team held a poster contest in which students...
 
The Executive Mansion was completed in 1891 and remains one of the state's finest examples of the Queen Anne style of Victorian architecture.
The Executive Mansion was completed in 1891 and remains one of the state's finest examples of the Queen Anne style of Victorian architecture.
 
Two committees headed by UNC officials have signed off on a strategic plan that is better than past plans.
Two committees headed by UNC officials have signed off on a strategic plan that is better than past plans.
 
A 40-foot learning lab that lets visitors look into the future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers will be available for public tours 4 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Beaufort County Community College.
A 40-foot learning lab that lets visitors look into the future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers will be available for public tours 4 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Beaufort County Community College.
 
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