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With each passing day it is becoming clearer and clearer what Barack Obama said just before taking office when he declared "...we are five days away from fundamentally transforming America."
With each passing day it is becoming clearer and clearer what Barack Obama said just before taking office when he declared "...we are five days away from fundamentally transforming America."
 
News outlets and the blogosphere have been filled with stories and opinions concerning the so-called "Walk In" being staged Monday in support of teachers and our schools.
News outlets and the blogosphere have been filled with stories and opinions concerning the so-called "Walk In" being staged Monday in support of teachers and our schools.
 
Mr. Lynwood Sylvester Kirk, age 71, a resident of the Belhaven and Pamlico Beach Community died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Washington, NC.
Mr. Lynwood Sylvester Kirk, age 71, a resident of the Belhaven and Pamlico Beach Community died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Washington, NC.
 
Mr. Richard Lee Balzer, age 88, a resident of 196 Dan Taylor Road, Washington, NC died Wednesday, October 30, 2013.
Mr. Richard Lee Balzer, age 88, a resident of 196 Dan Taylor Road, Washington, NC died Wednesday, October 30, 2013.
 
The victim was identified as Richard Balzer, age 88, of Dan Taylor Road.
 
The stuff the, um, honorables on Capitol Hill think is so good for us is apparently not always so good for them and their staffs.
 
Nor can the fault be laid solely at the feet of George W. Bush, or North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, or former governors Bev Perdue and Mike Easley.
Nor can the fault be laid solely at the feet of George W. Bush, or North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, or former governors Bev Perdue and Mike Easley.
 
The taping of such meetings also produces a permanent record of what went on. If the County Clerk needs to review the video to insure accuracy of the minutes, the record is there.
The taping of such meetings also produces a permanent record of what went on. If the County Clerk needs to review the video to insure accuracy of the minutes, the record is there.
 
Vidant Health, a mission-driven, not-for-profit corporation, owns, leases or has a majority membership interest in nine eastern North Carolina hospitals and has a management agreement with one other.
Vidant Health, a mission-driven, not-for-profit corporation, owns, leases or has a majority membership interest in nine eastern North Carolina hospitals and has a management agreement with one other.
 
Of the 26 new public charter schools given preliminary approval to open in fall 2014, two were spearheaded by the Accelerator Program operated by Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina.
Of the 26 new public charter schools given preliminary approval to open in fall 2014, two were spearheaded by the Accelerator Program operated by Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina.
 
Earlier this year, we got bombarded with information about what a cronyism-infested money-wasting mess the state's Rural Center was.
 
At least one North Carolina elementary school is soliciting volunteers over the internet to watch students while teachers walk out of their classrooms to participate in a politically-motivated one-hour strike next week.
At least one North Carolina elementary school is soliciting volunteers over the internet to watch students while teachers walk out of their classrooms to participate in a politically-motivated one-hour strike next week.
 
The Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) , AFL-CIO, is sad to announce that Jesse M. Calhoon, the M.E.B.A.'s longest serving and charismatic President who is widely credited with ushering the Union into the modern era, died on Tuesday October 22.
The Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) , AFL-CIO, is sad to announce that Jesse M. Calhoon, the M.E.B.A.'s longest serving and charismatic President who is widely credited with ushering the Union into the modern era, died on Tuesday October 22.
 
For those who remember general education in the distant past, let me spell it out a little more clearly. Courses such as Introduction to Sexuality Studies and American Environmental Policy replace broad survey courses like Survey of World History, American History before 1865, and American...
For those who remember general education in the distant past, let me spell it out a little more clearly. Courses such as Introduction to Sexuality Studies and American Environmental Policy replace broad survey courses like Survey of World History, American History before 1865, and American...
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Mr. Eugene David Hall, age 88, a resident of 108 Knight Street, Washington, NC and a former resident of High Point died Wednesday October 30, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Washington.
Mr. Eugene David Hall, age 88, a resident of 108 Knight Street, Washington, NC and a former resident of High Point died Wednesday October 30, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Washington.
 
Governor Pat McCrory received a federal disaster declaration Tuesday night to help local governments in three more Western North Carolina counties recover from the severe flooding that occurred July 27.
Governor Pat McCrory received a federal disaster declaration Tuesday night to help local governments in three more Western North Carolina counties recover from the severe flooding that occurred July 27.
 
Display Facebook Posts using this Symbiotic Publisher Plugin.
Display Facebook Posts using this Symbiotic Publisher Plugin.
 
At the recent candidates forum for the Washington City Council one of the questions posed to the candidates was related to how the city and county could cooperate better.
At the recent candidates forum for the Washington City Council one of the questions posed to the candidates was related to how the city and county could cooperate better.
 
Well, it looks like the mainstream media (MSM) has finally noticed the hubbub within the Craven County GOP.
Well, it looks like the mainstream media (MSM) has finally noticed the hubbub within the Craven County GOP.
 
A survivor of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks, Michael Hingson, told East Carolina University students Wednesday how much he appreciates effective collaboration.
A survivor of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks, Michael Hingson, told East Carolina University students Wednesday how much he appreciates effective collaboration.
 
Registration is under way for those interested in enrolling in the Commercial Truck Driver Training Program at Beaufort County Community College.
Registration is under way for those interested in enrolling in the Commercial Truck Driver Training Program at Beaufort County Community College.
 
The General Fund cost of operating the State Health Plan is expected to rise about $90 million from fiscal years 2013-14 to 2015-16, but that is a slower growth trend than in past years, and Obamacare will have little effect on it, officials say.
The General Fund cost of operating the State Health Plan is expected to rise about $90 million from fiscal years 2013-14 to 2015-16, but that is a slower growth trend than in past years, and Obamacare will have little effect on it, officials say.
 
The Beaufort County Jail is a big issue these days, and that’s a shame. There are so many more problems with the Sheriff’s Department that the jail is actually distracting attention from addressing those problems.
The Beaufort County Jail is a big issue these days, and that’s a shame. There are so many more problems with the Sheriff’s Department that the jail is actually distracting attention from addressing those problems.
 
On October 18, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of fraud involving checks taken from a residence in Chocowinity. Deputies collected evidence and began an investigation.
On October 18, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of fraud involving checks taken from a residence in Chocowinity. Deputies collected evidence and began an investigation.
 
The voter identification provision in North Carolina's new election law has drawn considerable attention from across the country. Democrats have, of course, been highly critical of it.
The voter identification provision in North Carolina's new election law has drawn considerable attention from across the country. Democrats have, of course, been highly critical of it.
 
For months, we've been subjected to stories from our state's dwindling, money-bleeding mainstream media fawning over Big Bill Barber's Traveling Circus & Freak Show.
For months, we've been subjected to stories from our state's dwindling, money-bleeding mainstream media fawning over Big Bill Barber's Traveling Circus & Freak Show.
 
Medicaid spending has grown dramatically, while patient health outcomes have declined, as North Carolina has relied on Community Care of North Carolina to serve most Medicaid patients. A new Policy Report from the John Locke Foundation and Florida-based Foundation for Government Accountability highl
Medicaid spending has grown dramatically, while patient health outcomes have declined, as North Carolina has relied on Community Care of North Carolina to serve most Medicaid patients. A new Policy Report from the John Locke Foundation and Florida-based Foundation for Government Accountability highl
 
FreedomWorks scores for the 113th Congress North Carolina delegations are tallied and revealed. The scores are based off of 15 key votes that represent the relative commitment to freedom.
FreedomWorks scores for the 113th Congress North Carolina delegations are tallied and revealed. The scores are based off of 15 key votes that represent the relative commitment to freedom.
 
Mrs. Marie Eaton Woolard, 82, of 817 River Road in Washington, died on Oct. 26, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mrs. Marie Eaton Woolard, 82, of 817 River Road in Washington, died on Oct. 26, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Mrs. Mary “Virginia” Duke Greene passed away October 26, 2013 at the Oaks at Mayview, Raleigh, NC, where she had resided since May 30, 2013.
Mrs. Mary “Virginia” Duke Greene passed away October 26, 2013 at the Oaks at Mayview, Raleigh, NC, where she had resided since May 30, 2013.
 
A student at UNC-Chapel Hill recently asked me to comment on a survey of employers that had been featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education. She suggested that perhaps the Board of Governors is giving too much emphasis to technical skills when, she said, "employers value good communication...
A student at UNC-Chapel Hill recently asked me to comment on a survey of employers that had been featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education. She suggested that perhaps the Board of Governors is giving too much emphasis to technical skills when, she said, "employers value good communication...
 
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting in Onslow County North Carolina, November 4th at 6:00 pm.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting in Onslow County North Carolina, November 4th at 6:00 pm.
 
Medicaid expansion is the one part of Obamacare that the states currently have a choice whether or not to expand. As has been learned with Obamacare, new services should not be rolled out until ready.
Medicaid expansion is the one part of Obamacare that the states currently have a choice whether or not to expand. As has been learned with Obamacare, new services should not be rolled out until ready.
 
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