North Carolina lawmakers would harm, not help, the state's economic growth if they extend and expand corporate tax incentive programs.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 10:01 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Eye Care Center of Washington recently contributed to the campaign mounted by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to build a digital sign at the front of the campus along U.S. Highway 264. The sign will provide information about campus events, star students, services offered...
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 9:52 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Governor Pat McCrory launched a new website about the Connect NC bond proposal.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 9:45 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Mrs. Frances Carol Dorn, aged 76, a resident of Washington, NC, died at home on Friday, May 8, 2015.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 5:02 pm
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Mary Elaine Lewis "Robin" Vaught, age 68, of Chocowinity, NC died Monday May 11, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 4:56 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Clarence Rudolph Edwards, age 74, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Sunday May 10, 2015 at his home.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 4:51 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Matthew Martin Heerschap, Jr., age 78, a resident of 109 Austin Point Drive, Washington died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 4:47 pm
By: Announcements
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U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation to ensure that veterans, students serving in the armed forces, and their qualifying dependents, can take full advantage of the federal education benefits they have earned for themselves and their families.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 12:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Since the 2007-08 academic year, the state of North Carolina has allotted more than $7 million to the Academic Summer Bridge Program, which is intended to prepare academically weak students for the rigors of college.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 10:00 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Grade inflation is rampant on American campuses. According to a study by Stuart Rojstaczer and Christopher Healy, A’s represent 43 percent of all grades awarded today—up from 15 percent in 1960.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 9:54 am
By: John William Pope Center
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Beaufort County's board of county commissioners may have held an illegal meeting to hire a new county manager, current Washington City Manager Brian Alligood.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 9:51 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This spring, East Carolina University Honors College students spent time learning way outside the classroom - on the Appalachian Trail, 15 feet underwater and behind a camera lens in eastern North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 7:39 am
By: ECU News Services
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Would it be okay if citizens were forced to vote for a candidate against their will? Of course not.So why do certain NC legislators think it okay to force citizens to financially support candidates against their will?
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 7:32 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Twenty-four students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as "BCCC's Best" in a ceremony on the college campus recently. All students were cited for displaying the character trait "hard worker."
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 7:28 am
By: Chris Downey
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What started out as a runaway by SOMEBODY named Craig Collins and a re-anointing of Carolyn Justice as vice-chairman has evolved into a crowded circus atmosphere featuring vile rumors, physical threats, draft campaigns, and celebrity cameos.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 7:21 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Opponents of the state's preferential treatment of renewable energy sources said North Carolina ratepayers should be relieved by the passage of House Bill 760 by a 77-32 vote on Wednesday after numerous delays, repeated compromises, and contentious debate.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 1:43 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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My brother plays Jerry Lee Lewis. May 8, 2015 is my brothers 75 birthday.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 1:38 am
By: Bobby Tony
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