Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of former University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill basketball coach.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 9:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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With a philosophical gulf still separating the state House and Senate on how best to reform the costly Medicaid program, Illinois is reporting multibillion-dollar success in a reform plan that closely resembles North Carolina Senate Republicans' framework for the future.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 9:37 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Jim Arch always stood out in a crowd. His red hair, blue eyes and bushy mustache attracted attention, but his engaging, charismatic personality drew people to him.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 9:34 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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We have a problem in NC over voter turnout in the midterm. We know how much money was spent by special interests to elect Thom Tillis our new Senator from NC.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 9:17 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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Senator Thom Tillis issued the following statement today on the passing of Coach Dean Smith
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 8:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The question of whether our state government ought to subsidize historic preservation is distinguishable from the question of how government should deliver those subsidies.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 7:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Problems with Workers Compensation: Workers compensation claims have cost the taxpayers $896 million dollars during the past six years...
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 7:56 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Three Beaufort County Early College High School students have been recognized for their writing efforts by the North Carolina Reading Association. Those cited are sophomores ToneAsia Roberson of Washington and Zach Sireci of Blounts Creek and junior Rebecca Williams of Washington. Each student...
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 6:15 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, I salute Mitt Romney for backing out of the race for the Republican nomination to stand for the election of president of these states united.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 3:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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First, we recommend that the Board direct the County Attorney to petition for Court Order 13 R 85 to be vacated. To leave the Order in force and subject the County to potential contempt of court liability is a potentially serious mistake.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 3:41 pm
By: Harold Smith
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North Carolina has the third highest active duty military presence in the country. 35% of North Carolina's population is military, veteran, spouse, parent or dependent...
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 3:28 pm
By: Chris Downey
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President Obama's most recent budget makes it clear, the Wall Street Journal says, that while Republicans need his signature "to arrest America's coming fiscal crackup," they're "unlikely to get even the back of his hand."
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 11:38 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As the John Locke Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, it can look back on a quarter century of change, change in the state and in the organization itself.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 6:11 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The College of The Albemarle COAST Players are bringing the timeless classic West Side Story to the Performing Arts Center in Elizabeth City, February 26 - March 8, 2015. The cast is made up of over 30 actors, singers, and dancers. The show is being directed by Jeffrey Emmerich, drama director...
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 6:08 am
By: Chris Downey
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Ralph George Williams, Sr., 79, of 322 Beechridge Rd., Belhaven died, Friday, February 6, 2015 at his residence.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:57 am
By: Announcements
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A House Judiciary committee on Wednesday endorsed the latest proposal to protect property owners from what supporters consider eminent domain abuse. The measure could go before the full House chamber Thursday.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:48 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Danielle Williams, who is pursuing an associate in arts degree at Beaufort County Community College, has been chosen to receive the 2015 Academic Excellence Award at BCCC.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:40 am
By: Chris Downey
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Many of our State's buildings are in horrible condition, as outlined by the Raleigh News & Observer after a tour with Governor Pat McCrory.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:28 am
By: Chris Downey
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Carolyn "Lynn" Corbitt Cutler, born November 12, 1939, left her earthly shell Thursday afternoon on February 5, 2015, to join her mother and father, Jane Sheppard Corbitt and Edward Graves Corbitt, for the ultimate family reunion and homecoming.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:27 am
By: Announcements
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At the beginning of Shakespeare's Macbeth, three grotesque witches enter the stage with thunder rumbling in the background. You may recall that the witches ending up chanting in unison: "Fair is foul, and foul is fair/Hover through the fog and filthy air."
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:19 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Ms. Judy Kay Woolard age 72, a resident of Greeneville, TN died Saturday February 7, 2015 at Laughlin Healthcare of Greeneville, TN.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:16 am
By: Announcements
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Mr. Jack Clifton Alligood, age 81, a resident of 1404 Lizzard Slip Road, Washington, NC died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:09 am
By: Announcements
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Mr. Charles Rufus Perry, age 83, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday February 7, 2015 at River Trace Nursing Center.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:00 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Dorothy Kellenberger "Kelly" Buchanan, age 94, a resident of Belhaven and a former resident of Wilmington, NC died Friday, February 6, 2015 at home.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 4:57 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Shirley Adams Potter, age 79, a former resident of NC Hwy 33 W Chocowinity, NC, died Friday, February 6, 2015 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 4:47 am
By: Announcements
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