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Bill Sherrill feels like he has an uphill battle in an effort to continue self-distributing the beer he brews at Red Oak Brewery in Guilford County.
Bill Sherrill feels like he has an uphill battle in an effort to continue self-distributing the beer he brews at Red Oak Brewery in Guilford County.
 
HB 983, now pending in the Legislature is another example of how public policy is made, and especially how it is administered, that is based bogus science and data that borders on "witch's brew."
HB 983, now pending in the Legislature is another example of how public policy is made, and especially how it is administered, that is based bogus science and data that borders on "witch's brew."
 
Mr. Samuel Carnell Davis, Sr., age 81, a resident of 1134 West Bay Street, Belhaven died on April 29, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Samuel Carnell Davis, Sr., age 81, a resident of 1134 West Bay Street, Belhaven died on April 29, 2013 at his home.
 
Now that Pat McCrory has passed the oh-so-important mark of 100 days in office, the political class in Raleigh feels obligated to offer a critique of his administration.
Now that Pat McCrory has passed the oh-so-important mark of 100 days in office, the political class in Raleigh feels obligated to offer a critique of his administration.
 
The average low-information voter -- perhaps one of the few remaining paying McClatchy subscribers -- would look at that headline and say something like: "Hmmm. It sure does look like THAT Pat McCrory is covering something up!"
The average low-information voter -- perhaps one of the few remaining paying McClatchy subscribers -- would look at that headline and say something like: "Hmmm. It sure does look like THAT Pat McCrory is covering something up!"
 
College graduation rates—particularly four-year rates— are low, both nationwide and in the UNC system. So many factors contribute to the low rates (students’ poor preparation, their need to earn money by working, lack of interest, schools’ failure to provide the right...
College graduation rates—particularly four-year rates— are low, both nationwide and in the UNC system. So many factors contribute to the low rates (students’ poor preparation, their need to earn money by working, lack of interest, schools’ failure to provide the right...
 
Not true - that's my response to the oped by Yevonne Brannon and Nick Rhodes in last week's News & Observer about school vouchers and their supposed harmful impacts on students and schools.
Not true - that's my response to the oped by Yevonne Brannon and Nick Rhodes in last week's News & Observer about school vouchers and their supposed harmful impacts on students and schools.
 
Mrs. Barbara Elizabeth Bocskay Miller, age 74, a resident of Schrams Beach Road, Belhaven died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Vidant Pungo Hospital in Belhaven.
Mrs. Barbara Elizabeth Bocskay Miller, age 74, a resident of Schrams Beach Road, Belhaven died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Vidant Pungo Hospital in Belhaven.
 
A stolen-identity tax refund scheme uncovered by a Durham retiree in March apparently is so widespread that one federal official has described it as the "No. 1 tax scam for 2013."
A stolen-identity tax refund scheme uncovered by a Durham retiree in March apparently is so widespread that one federal official has described it as the "No. 1 tax scam for 2013."
 
How on earth could an Obama-liberal be one of the four Republican Leaders in the State House?
 
A group of students in East Carolina University’s Project STEPP program spent Friday afternoons this semester out in the community, mentoring fourth- and fifth-graders at the Building Hope Community Life Center. The kids listen and respond to their Pirate mentors. They have connected...
A group of students in East Carolina University’s Project STEPP program spent Friday afternoons this semester out in the community, mentoring fourth- and fifth-graders at the Building Hope Community Life Center. The kids listen and respond to their Pirate mentors. They have connected...
 
Critics of school vouchers have been out in force recently, particularly in the pages of the News & Observer. For example, last week Yevonne Brannon and Nick Rhodes...
Critics of school vouchers have been out in force recently, particularly in the pages of the News & Observer. For example, last week Yevonne Brannon and Nick Rhodes...
 
Mrs. Viola Everett Best, age 97, a former resident of Pinetown, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.
Mrs. Viola Everett Best, age 97, a former resident of Pinetown, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.
 
Pender County was once part of New Hanover County, it was annexed from the coastal county in 1875 and named for the area native, William D. Pender, the youngest Confederate general who died in 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Pender County was once part of New Hanover County, it was annexed from the coastal county in 1875 and named for the area native, William D. Pender, the youngest Confederate general who died in 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg.
 
Wilbert R. Curly Shepard, 77, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville following a brief illness.
Wilbert R. Curly Shepard, 77, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville following a brief illness.
 
Mr. Charles H. Bilbro, age 91, formerly from Greensboro and a current resident of Washington, N.C., died on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Charles H. Bilbro, age 91, formerly from Greensboro and a current resident of Washington, N.C., died on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Mrs. Jeanette Flynn Satterthwaite, 54, a resident of 825 Boston Ave., Washington, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mrs. Jeanette Flynn Satterthwaite, 54, a resident of 825 Boston Ave., Washington, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Two of Jessica Zeigler’s art students at S.W. Snowden Elementary School recently placed in the annual Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District’s poster contest.
Two of Jessica Zeigler’s art students at S.W. Snowden Elementary School recently placed in the annual Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District’s poster contest.
 
We've been following for some time the case of Jackie and Dale Pfendler, owners of JP Electric in Fayetteville, in their long-running battle with The City of Fayetteville.
We've been following for some time the case of Jackie and Dale Pfendler, owners of JP Electric in Fayetteville, in their long-running battle with The City of Fayetteville.
 
Three associates of former Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue -- New Bern attorney Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs, Morganton businessman Charles Michael Fulenwider, and former Western Piedmont...
Three associates of former Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue -- New Bern attorney Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs, Morganton businessman Charles Michael Fulenwider, and former Western Piedmont...
 
Bypassing statewide bond referendums has cost North Carolina taxpayers an estimated $261 million in extra interest payments on state debt since...
Bypassing statewide bond referendums has cost North Carolina taxpayers an estimated $261 million in extra interest payments on state debt since...
 
A new poll by the Civitas Institute examined North Carolina registered voters' attitudes about key political leaders.
A new poll by the Civitas Institute examined North Carolina registered voters' attitudes about key political leaders.
 
The 5th annual BoCO Music Festival will be held in Washington's Festival Park, April 27, 2013, beginning at 10 am and lasting until 10 pm.
The 5th annual BoCO Music Festival will be held in Washington's Festival Park, April 27, 2013, beginning at 10 am and lasting until 10 pm.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills into law today
 
Alice Mae Alligood Monroe, age 67, a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013.
Alice Mae Alligood Monroe, age 67, a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013.
 
A graveside service for Mrs. Olivia Leary "Libby" Leggett will be held at 11:00 AM today at Oakdale Cemetery.
A graveside service for Mrs. Olivia Leary "Libby" Leggett will be held at 11:00 AM today at Oakdale Cemetery.
 
Janice Paulette "Pat" Ettinger, age 64, a resident of Norfleet Shores, Belhaven, NC passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Janice Paulette "Pat" Ettinger, age 64, a resident of Norfleet Shores, Belhaven, NC passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
There is no greater asset for a graduate than the ability to write and communicate.
There is no greater asset for a graduate than the ability to write and communicate.
 
The Politico -- hardly a right-wing rag -- has broken a story about a bipartisan group of politicians seeking to exempt themselves and their staffs from the impending implementation of ObamaCare.
The Politico -- hardly a right-wing rag -- has broken a story about a bipartisan group of politicians seeking to exempt themselves and their staffs from the impending implementation of ObamaCare.
 
The historic Inner Banks town of Washington, NC will hold a one-day Marine Market on April 27, 2013. This event is being presented by the Washington Harbor District Alliance (WHDA) and will highlight our beautiful waterfront town and its many marine-related businesses.
The historic Inner Banks town of Washington, NC will hold a one-day Marine Market on April 27, 2013. This event is being presented by the Washington Harbor District Alliance (WHDA) and will highlight our beautiful waterfront town and its many marine-related businesses.
 
As part of its continued service to firefighters, law enforcement officers and other first responders, Beaufort County Community College offers a continuous schedule of training through its Division of Continuing Education.
As part of its continued service to firefighters, law enforcement officers and other first responders, Beaufort County Community College offers a continuous schedule of training through its Division of Continuing Education.
 
North Carolina's official toast boldly proclaims that ours is a state where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.
North Carolina's official toast boldly proclaims that ours is a state where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.
 
These Washington High School students attended the 59th annual NC FBLA State Leadership Conference, at the Koury Center, Greensboro, NC, April 16th – 19th 2013.
These Washington High School students attended the 59th annual NC FBLA State Leadership Conference, at the Koury Center, Greensboro, NC, April 16th – 19th 2013.
 
Grace Ann White Rue, a resident of 101 Anderson Street, Washington, N.C., died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Grace Ann White Rue, a resident of 101 Anderson Street, Washington, N.C., died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
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