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Beaufort County Schools are building a new school on the same ground where Eastern Elementary already exists, at a cost of $10,500,000.00 to Beaufort County's Taxpayers. Is this a wise expense of taxpayer dollars at this time?
18.75% Yes, Beaufort County has been awarded a 42 million dollars of grant money from the state of North Carolina (FREE MONEY) to construct school at 3.00 per squ. ft.
75% No, this is the wrong time, to build the wrong school, on the wrong placement - its lowest point - of Eastern Elementary's existing location, when community schools work best.
6.25% Why should I care about the public's education?
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The Division of Motor Vehicles and the State Board of Education appear to have worked out a hiccup in the state's new voter identification law that could have made it harder for some out-of-state students attending college in North Carolina to vote.
The Division of Motor Vehicles and the State Board of Education appear to have worked out a hiccup in the state's new voter identification law that could have made it harder for some out-of-state students attending college in North Carolina to vote.
 
I'm sure the very thought of that sends shockwaves of trauma across The People's Republic of Chapel Hill. Emergency drum circle sessions are being organized.
I'm sure the very thought of that sends shockwaves of trauma across The People's Republic of Chapel Hill. Emergency drum circle sessions are being organized.
 
Imagine talking with a friend who tells you that he's been forced to support the Duke basketball team for the past five years, even though he doesn't like the Blue Devils.
Imagine talking with a friend who tells you that he's been forced to support the Duke basketball team for the past five years, even though he doesn't like the Blue Devils.
 
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.
 
A printer, TV, mattress topper, bags full of clothes and an extra-large bin of shoes surrounded the Cotran family outside of East Carolina University's Garrett Hall August 21.
A printer, TV, mattress topper, bags full of clothes and an extra-large bin of shoes surrounded the Cotran family outside of East Carolina University's Garrett Hall August 21.
 
Graveside services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Oakdale Cemetery and will be conducted by Rev. Lee Kinney.
Graveside services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Oakdale Cemetery and will be conducted by Rev. Lee Kinney.
 
Nancy Rose Waters, age 76, a resident of 107 Jackson St., Washington, died Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Vidant Service League Inpatient Hospice.
Nancy Rose Waters, age 76, a resident of 107 Jackson St., Washington, died Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Vidant Service League Inpatient Hospice.
 
Timothy Laird Sawyer, age 33, a resident of North Boyd Rd., Pinetown, NC, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014.
Timothy Laird Sawyer, age 33, a resident of North Boyd Rd., Pinetown, NC, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014.
 
Sources are telling us that emissaries from the DC Republican establishment had a sit-down with NC Tea Party activists in The Queen City Tuesday evening.
Sources are telling us that emissaries from the DC Republican establishment had a sit-down with NC Tea Party activists in The Queen City Tuesday evening.
 
Each month, a staff member is presented with the award by the winner of the award for the previous month.
Each month, a staff member is presented with the award by the winner of the award for the previous month.
 
Found in Yancey County, Mount Mitchell is the largest mountain in North Carolina.
Found in Yancey County, Mount Mitchell is the largest mountain in North Carolina.
 
First Lady Ann McCrory joined the Safe America Foundation today to encourage North Carolinians to "Text First. Talk Second."™ when letting those closest to them know they are okay after a disaster.
First Lady Ann McCrory joined the Safe America Foundation today to encourage North Carolinians to "Text First. Talk Second."™ when letting those closest to them know they are okay after a disaster.
 
Before legislators could adjourn for the year they had to do two things: give teachers a pay raise and pass a coal ash cleanup bill. Most agree their coal ash solution was weak, leaving more questions than answers.
Before legislators could adjourn for the year they had to do two things: give teachers a pay raise and pass a coal ash cleanup bill. Most agree their coal ash solution was weak, leaving more questions than answers.
 
We posted earlier about the secretive effort by the feds to dump all of those border-crashing kids from South America in various US states – without bothering to inform the governors or other leaders.
We posted earlier about the secretive effort by the feds to dump all of those border-crashing kids from South America in various US states – without bothering to inform the governors or other leaders.
 
I have had the advantage of having degrees in both biology and English. I know how each is taught, and the requirements of each.
I have had the advantage of having degrees in both biology and English. I know how each is taught, and the requirements of each.
 
Critics often label capitalism as unfair. They say a system based on free markets and limited government control leads to wide disparities among the rich and poor.
Critics often label capitalism as unfair. They say a system based on free markets and limited government control leads to wide disparities among the rich and poor.
 
Mr. Johnnie Hogan, resident of New York, formerly of Belhaven, died Sunday, August 24, 2014.
Mr. Johnnie Hogan, resident of New York, formerly of Belhaven, died Sunday, August 24, 2014.
 
Infant Nicolas Cage Fornes, son of Marsha Leann Brickhouse and Timothy Art Fornes, was born and died on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Infant Nicolas Cage Fornes, son of Marsha Leann Brickhouse and Timothy Art Fornes, was born and died on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
On August 26, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Michael Claude Myers, 36 years of age, of 11023 Hwy. 306 South in Aurora and Tammy Rana Carawan, 29 years of age of 11023 Hwy. 306 South in Aurora.
On August 26, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Michael Claude Myers, 36 years of age, of 11023 Hwy. 306 South in Aurora and Tammy Rana Carawan, 29 years of age of 11023 Hwy. 306 South in Aurora.
 
The University of North Carolina system recently took a step to make professors with tenure — the contractual arrangement granting job security to veteran faculty members — more accountable by revising its policy on post-tenure review.
The University of North Carolina system recently took a step to make professors with tenure — the contractual arrangement granting job security to veteran faculty members — more accountable by revising its policy on post-tenure review.
 
Uptown Greenville, with the generous support of Wells Fargo, is set to continue the popular pre-football game celebration, Freeboot Friday, beginning August 29, 2014 at 5:00pm at the Five Points Plaza.
Uptown Greenville, with the generous support of Wells Fargo, is set to continue the popular pre-football game celebration, Freeboot Friday, beginning August 29, 2014 at 5:00pm at the Five Points Plaza.
 
On the surface, it's heart-warming to hear statists celebrating the concept of patriotism.
 
Since the 1940s, over a million wells have used hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") safely.
Since the 1940s, over a million wells have used hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") safely.
 
The trauma center at Vidant Medical Center has been verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee, an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.
The trauma center at Vidant Medical Center has been verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee, an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.
 
The Advancement Project, in a press release dated August 21, announced that the North Carolina NAACP was appealing U.S. District Judge Thomas D. Schroeder’s decision earlier this month to deny a preliminary injunction to block certain provisions of VIVA in the November 2014 election.
The Advancement Project, in a press release dated August 21, announced that the North Carolina NAACP was appealing U.S. District Judge Thomas D. Schroeder’s decision earlier this month to deny a preliminary injunction to block certain provisions of VIVA in the November 2014 election.
 
On August 24, 2014 at 2:10 a.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of an assault that occurred at a residence on Gail Avenue in Chocowinity, NC.
On August 24, 2014 at 2:10 a.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of an assault that occurred at a residence on Gail Avenue in Chocowinity, NC.
 
Charlotte Burch Hill Moore, 67, of 1701 Maules Point Road, Blounts Creek, died Sunday, August 24, 2014, at her residence.
Charlotte Burch Hill Moore, 67, of 1701 Maules Point Road, Blounts Creek, died Sunday, August 24, 2014, at her residence.
 
Tillie Emily Moore, 81, born and raised in Washington, NC, died Sunday, August 24, 2014.
Tillie Emily Moore, 81, born and raised in Washington, NC, died Sunday, August 24, 2014.
 
Mrs. Lucinda Boyd Smith, age 91, died Thursday morning August 28, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor.
Mrs. Lucinda Boyd Smith, age 91, died Thursday morning August 28, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor.
 
It has become more obvious that the majority of the Beaufort County leadership offices are occupied by bullies.
It has become more obvious that the majority of the Beaufort County leadership offices are occupied by bullies.
 
These are estimated daily expense numbers for the new 176 bed jail as based on an average 140 inmate population, i.e., 110 local inmates plus 30 transfers from state prison system (Al Klemm,: My Turn WDN, March 15, 2014).
These are estimated daily expense numbers for the new 176 bed jail as based on an average 140 inmate population, i.e., 110 local inmates plus 30 transfers from state prison system (Al Klemm,: My Turn WDN, March 15, 2014).
 
It is drawing nigh to August 25, the date set for hearings to begin over the battle between Vidant Medical Group, LLC, and the citizens of Belhaven who are up in arms over losing their local hospital.
It is drawing nigh to August 25, the date set for hearings to begin over the battle between Vidant Medical Group, LLC, and the citizens of Belhaven who are up in arms over losing their local hospital.
 
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan has been running hard for reelection for more than a year.
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan has been running hard for reelection for more than a year.
 
Evidence is adding up to show the state's economy continues to strengthen under Governor Pat McCrory's economic policies.
Evidence is adding up to show the state's economy continues to strengthen under Governor Pat McCrory's economic policies.
 
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