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"If you want to be represented by a Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Mike Lee or Jim DeMint type, send me to the US Senate."
"If you want to be represented by a Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Mike Lee or Jim DeMint type, send me to the US Senate."
 
The Austrian economist and philosopher F.A. Hayek is probably best known for his argument that we are usually better off if we rely on the spontaneous order that emerges from peaceful human interactions than order that is coercively imposed by government officials.
The Austrian economist and philosopher F.A. Hayek is probably best known for his argument that we are usually better off if we rely on the spontaneous order that emerges from peaceful human interactions than order that is coercively imposed by government officials.
 
Mr. Donald E. Rice, age 69, a former resident of the Clay Root Community in Ayden, died Friday, March 29, 2013.
Mr. Donald E. Rice, age 69, a former resident of the Clay Root Community in Ayden, died Friday, March 29, 2013.
 
Virginia S. Pollard, age 91, of Chocowinity, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Virginia S. Pollard, age 91, of Chocowinity, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mr. Joshua Tayloe “J.T.” Woolard, Jr., age 71, a resident of 210 Juniper Dr., Washington, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mr. Joshua Tayloe “J.T.” Woolard, Jr., age 71, a resident of 210 Juniper Dr., Washington, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Join the Beaufort County Community College Foundation, Saturday, May 4, for a trip to Durham to see the award-winning stage production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and enjoy a taste of the Australian outback.
Join the Beaufort County Community College Foundation, Saturday, May 4, for a trip to Durham to see the award-winning stage production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and enjoy a taste of the Australian outback.
 
Students in Kellie Mercer's and Robbins Rees' 1st grade class participated in learning about the importance of dental health. Dr. Marcus Jones, DDS, visited their class having each child demonstrate...
Students in Kellie Mercer's and Robbins Rees' 1st grade class participated in learning about the importance of dental health. Dr. Marcus Jones, DDS, visited their class having each child demonstrate...
 
In 2007, the General Assembly passed major energy legislation, SB 3, that would deliberately raise electricity prices in North Carolina through a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (RPS)
In 2007, the General Assembly passed major energy legislation, SB 3, that would deliberately raise electricity prices in North Carolina through a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (RPS)
 
Inspiration is abundant for composer Salvatore Macchia. "Bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs, insects - they're all around us!" East Carolina University student performers sang from his script this week.
Inspiration is abundant for composer Salvatore Macchia. "Bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs, insects - they're all around us!" East Carolina University student performers sang from his script this week.
 
In 2010 the North Carolina State Board of Education unanimously adopted national Common Core Standards (CCS) in English and mathematics.
In 2010 the North Carolina State Board of Education unanimously adopted national Common Core Standards (CCS) in English and mathematics.
 
The Speaker Ban After 50 Years -- The legislature at its Worst? That's the headline slapped on top of the latest missive from Rob Christensen, McClatchy-Raleigh's "Mr. Politics."
The Speaker Ban After 50 Years -- The legislature at its Worst? That's the headline slapped on top of the latest missive from Rob Christensen, McClatchy-Raleigh's "Mr. Politics."
 
Two Beaufort County residents, Owen Chrisman and Tucker Davis, played on the 2012-2013 Jr. Pirate Hockey travel team that recently made it to the CHL finals in Wilmington, NC.
Two Beaufort County residents, Owen Chrisman and Tucker Davis, played on the 2012-2013 Jr. Pirate Hockey travel team that recently made it to the CHL finals in Wilmington, NC.
 
The state House Thursday gave its final approval to a Good Samaritan law, a change in state law that would provide limited immunity from prosecution for people who summon medical help for a person who overdoses on drugs.
The state House Thursday gave its final approval to a Good Samaritan law, a change in state law that would provide limited immunity from prosecution for people who summon medical help for a person who overdoses on drugs.
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following direct appointments.
 
Several Washington High School seniors attended a College Round-Up event at Edgecombe Community College on Saturday, March 9, with Foreign Language teacher Phedora Johnson and English teacher Renee Basnight.
Several Washington High School seniors attended a College Round-Up event at Edgecombe Community College on Saturday, March 9, with Foreign Language teacher Phedora Johnson and English teacher Renee Basnight.
 
After receiving several pieces of mail addressed to four different persons at his home address on Sherron Road, and seeing strange people checking mailboxes on his street, a Durham resident concluded someone was using his mailbox in a tax-fraud scheme.
After receiving several pieces of mail addressed to four different persons at his home address on Sherron Road, and seeing strange people checking mailboxes on his street, a Durham resident concluded someone was using his mailbox in a tax-fraud scheme.
 
As one of the lucky souls blessed to be "represented" by Miss Harnett County, I've had a feeling she's developed some political ambitions. It's been pretty clear that SOMETHING is up.
As one of the lucky souls blessed to be "represented" by Miss Harnett County, I've had a feeling she's developed some political ambitions. It's been pretty clear that SOMETHING is up.
 
Mr. Joseph Louis "J. L." Woolard, age 78, a resident of 1634 Terrapin Track Road, Washington died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Joseph Louis "J. L." Woolard, age 78, a resident of 1634 Terrapin Track Road, Washington died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his home.
 
Richard Ottis Waddell, 79, a resident of Wintergreen, Ariz., Chesapeake, Va., and formerly of Bath, N.C., died March 27, 2013.
Richard Ottis Waddell, 79, a resident of Wintergreen, Ariz., Chesapeake, Va., and formerly of Bath, N.C., died March 27, 2013.
 
Lovie Beard Shelton of Washington, one of the first nurse-midwives to practice in North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, March 29th, 2013.
Lovie Beard Shelton of Washington, one of the first nurse-midwives to practice in North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, March 29th, 2013.
 
Public school leaders from Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington counties met recently at Beaufort County Community College to talk about ways the college can better serve their students.
Public school leaders from Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington counties met recently at Beaufort County Community College to talk about ways the college can better serve their students.
 
The Blue Ridge Mountains have remained an iconic natural trait of North Carolina. The most prominent and the highest point on the mountain range is Grandfather Mountain, peaking at 5,964 feet.
The Blue Ridge Mountains have remained an iconic natural trait of North Carolina. The most prominent and the highest point on the mountain range is Grandfather Mountain, peaking at 5,964 feet.
 
William Midyette was arrested and charged with Three Counts of Manufacture/Sell/Deliver/Possess a Controlled Substance Within 1,000 Feet of a School.
William Midyette was arrested and charged with Three Counts of Manufacture/Sell/Deliver/Possess a Controlled Substance Within 1,000 Feet of a School.
 
Maybe more so than any other novelist below the Mason-Dixon line, including the 19th-century William Gilmore Simms of South Carolina, Inglis Fletcher of North Carolina painted the most comprehensive, historical portrait of the land on which she lived.
Maybe more so than any other novelist below the Mason-Dixon line, including the 19th-century William Gilmore Simms of South Carolina, Inglis Fletcher of North Carolina painted the most comprehensive, historical portrait of the land on which she lived.
 
Mrs. Hattie Brown Moore 88, of 43 Normandy, Apt 1, Dorchester, Mass., and formerly of Washington, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Beth Israel Medical Center, Boston.
Mrs. Hattie Brown Moore 88, of 43 Normandy, Apt 1, Dorchester, Mass., and formerly of Washington, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Beth Israel Medical Center, Boston.
 
Mr. Jessie Hill Holliday, of 1014 Cox Boulevard, Washington, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mr. Jessie Hill Holliday, of 1014 Cox Boulevard, Washington, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
I take this opportunity to express my thanks to all of the many people who have worked the last two years to help us promote the agenda of the Republican Party and to bring you up to date on some of the recent history of our County party.
I take this opportunity to express my thanks to all of the many people who have worked the last two years to help us promote the agenda of the Republican Party and to bring you up to date on some of the recent history of our County party.
 
Leigh Stanley, John C. Tayloe School’s music teacher, rehearses with third graders for the upcoming Steppin Out 2013.
Leigh Stanley, John C. Tayloe School’s music teacher, rehearses with third graders for the upcoming Steppin Out 2013.
 
My name is Victoria Wakefield, I am 21, Hispanic, and conservative.
 
Vidant Medical Center has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious designation of Magnet.
Vidant Medical Center has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious designation of Magnet.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills into law.
 
It's absolutely refreshing to hear an elected official championing the supremacy of the free market over the iron-fist of the bureaucracy.
It's absolutely refreshing to hear an elected official championing the supremacy of the free market over the iron-fist of the bureaucracy.
 
A national database created to collect and track confidential personal information from public school students from kindergarten through high school is drawing fire from parents and privacy experts.
A national database created to collect and track confidential personal information from public school students from kindergarten through high school is drawing fire from parents and privacy experts.
 
On March 6, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report in reference to an attempted fraud.
On March 6, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report in reference to an attempted fraud.
 
Last September, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded $3.3 million in grants for papers on the subject of federal student aid programs--specifically, how we should "reimagine" student aid. The papers were recently released, but there wasn't anything very imaginative in them.
Last September, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded $3.3 million in grants for papers on the subject of federal student aid programs--specifically, how we should "reimagine" student aid. The papers were recently released, but there wasn't anything very imaginative in them.
 
We have been entrusted by you, the taxpayers of our state, to make fiscally and legally responsible decisions that are in the best interests of all North Carolinians.
We have been entrusted by you, the taxpayers of our state, to make fiscally and legally responsible decisions that are in the best interests of all North Carolinians.
 
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 is the deadline for comments about the proposed rules, including ferry tax amounts, addressed to the NC Dept. of Transportation.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 is the deadline for comments about the proposed rules, including ferry tax amounts, addressed to the NC Dept. of Transportation.
 
Mr. Jeffrey Allen Jones, 51, a resident 137 Holloman St., Washington, died Monday, March 25, 2013, in Greensboro.
Mr. Jeffrey Allen Jones, 51, a resident 137 Holloman St., Washington, died Monday, March 25, 2013, in Greensboro.
 
James Burton Carney, age 55, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Friday, March 22, 2013.
James Burton Carney, age 55, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Friday, March 22, 2013.
 
Mr. Jessie Holliday died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mr. Jessie Holliday died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Third grade students in Betsy Hodges' class at John C. Tayloe School have been learning what it is like to run a business. They have been discussing "supply" and "demand" and the importance of both.
Third grade students in Betsy Hodges' class at John C. Tayloe School have been learning what it is like to run a business. They have been discussing "supply" and "demand" and the importance of both.
 
Jack ReVelle knows how close Wayne County and much of eastern North Carolina came to being transformed by a mushroom cloud into a radioactive wasteland.
Jack ReVelle knows how close Wayne County and much of eastern North Carolina came to being transformed by a mushroom cloud into a radioactive wasteland.
 
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