How is North Carolina's economy doing? That is always an important question. During election season, however, it takes on added significance. Fairly or not, voters often hold incumbent politicians responsible for the condition and recent performance of the economy.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 11:45 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Three years ago, East Carolina University's Kim Walters donated a kidney to her husband, Dean, whose own kidneys failed after almost 30 years with diabetes.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 11:35 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Maxine Rebecca Reams Boyd, beloved, beautiful and gentle matriarch of her family, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, at her home in Tarboro, NC in the company of her loving husband and daughter.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 9:13 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Joseph Michael "Mike" Burfield, age 69, a resident of 1518 Memory Lane, Chocowinity, NC died Monday September 29, 2014 at Autumnfield of Belhaven.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 9:06 pm
By: Announcements
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Vernicia Haddock, 81, died Saturday, September 27, 2014. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 2 PM in Unity Free Will Baptist Church by the Dr. Jeff Manning. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 9:02 pm
By: Announcements
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"Captain" Curnie Hopkins, 84, of Brunswick, Georgia died September 28, 2014 at Hospice of the Golden Isles surrounded by family and friends following a brave battle against cancer. Curnie was born November 7, 1929, one of ten children born to the late William Jasper and Hattie Fulford Hopkins of Pa
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 8:58 pm
By: Announcements
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Willie James Wynne 83 died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor in Washington, NC.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 8:51 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Virnest L. Nixon, 69, of 103 Spencer Court, Plymouth, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at Washington County Hospital. Funeral services will be announced by Toodle's Funeral Home, Plymouth. The family will be receiving friends at the home. Arrangements are by Toodle's Funeral Home of Plymouth.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 8:46 pm
By: Announcements
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Uptown Greenville and the City of Greenville have made it no secret that they want the Uptown District once again populated with great food, fabulous arts and interesting shopping choices.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 7:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On August 16, 2014 at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a sexual assault of a juvenile which occurred at a residence on Mill Road in Chocowinity, NC.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 7:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Colby Gray Williamson, age 5, son of Scott and Brooke Williamson, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 6:24 pm
By: Announcements
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In the "Rights and Regulation Update" and in two separate reports I have offered an important emerging consensus in the public debate about hydraulic fracturing...
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 3:12 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Friday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) sent a letter to Speaker Boehner calling for a debate and a vote on an authorization to expand military force in Iraq and Syria when Congress reconvenes in November.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 3:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Watching the news and seeing how our Constitution, our freedoms, and our way of life are being abused every day by the Anointed One and the folks he has appointed to run the various Departments makes it more and more difficult to retain one's composure.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 2:48 pm
By: Jim Bispo
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A persistent question about American higher education is what explains the apparent increase in demand for workers who have college credentials. It could be due to rising skill requirements for jobs, implying that the economy needs a larger number of people who have been through college...
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 12:28 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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On September 16, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Kentrell Jackson, age 23, of 940 Spring Forrest Road Apartment 1B in Greenville. Investigators witnessed Jackson's vehicle perform several moving violations on Leggett Rd. in Washington and...
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 12:13 am
By: Chris Downey
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The Travel Care Code is a list of ten things that people can do to reduce the negative impact of their travel and visitor-related activities.
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 12:07 am
By: ECU News Services
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Tom Sarmento, in white shirt, visited Beaufort County Community College Friday and met with the Automotive Systems Technology students. Sarmento served as chief automotive mechanic and a stunt man for various television shows including Dukes of Hazzard and Fall Guy, among others. Sarmento shared...
Published: Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 12:05 am
By: Judy Jennette
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