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The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay - or delay - a ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that overturned the state's voter ID law.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay - or delay - a ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that overturned the state's voter ID law.
 
Yesterday, the White House joyfully announced that the U.S. had admitted President Barack Obama's 10,000 Syrian refugees into the country.
Yesterday, the White House joyfully announced that the U.S. had admitted President Barack Obama's 10,000 Syrian refugees into the country.
 
The Nightly News Always Paints Special Interest Groups As Evil...But Are They?
The Nightly News Always Paints Special Interest Groups As Evil...But Are They?
 
Democrat Senate candidate Deborah Ross is touting her "ethics" plan in Fayetteville today, which directly calls for eliminating pay-to-play schemes.
Democrat Senate candidate Deborah Ross is touting her "ethics" plan in Fayetteville today, which directly calls for eliminating pay-to-play schemes.
 
A new unofficial congressional district map released Monday by a bipartisan panel of former state judges was not received warmly by the members of the General Assembly who have the legal authority to set election district lines.
A new unofficial congressional district map released Monday by a bipartisan panel of former state judges was not received warmly by the members of the General Assembly who have the legal authority to set election district lines.
 
On Saturday, September 17, 2016, come join the Town of Belhaven as it celebrates the 88th Anniversary Celebration of the Intracoastal Waterway at the Town Dock; 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. Below is the Gala Event Beginning at 3:00 pm.
On Saturday, September 17, 2016, come join the Town of Belhaven as it celebrates the 88th Anniversary Celebration of the Intracoastal Waterway at the Town Dock; 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. Below is the Gala Event Beginning at 3:00 pm.
 
The following classes are available through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC. To register, call (252)940-6375 or email continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu.
The following classes are available through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC. To register, call (252)940-6375 or email continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu.
 
Governor Pat McCrory is welcoming students and educators back to school.
 
Labor Day traditionally begins the homestretch of political campaigns
Labor Day traditionally begins the homestretch of political campaigns
 
On Saturday, September 17, 2016, come join the Town of Belhaven as it celebrates the 88th Anniversary Celebration of the Intracoastal Waterway at the Town Dock; 11:30 am to 5:00 pm
On Saturday, September 17, 2016, come join the Town of Belhaven as it celebrates the 88th Anniversary Celebration of the Intracoastal Waterway at the Town Dock; 11:30 am to 5:00 pm
 
Governor Pat McCrory on Friday lauded the conservation community and private philanthropists for their contributions to the expansion of North Carolina's flagship state park, Mount Mitchell
Governor Pat McCrory on Friday lauded the conservation community and private philanthropists for their contributions to the expansion of North Carolina's flagship state park, Mount Mitchell
 
These are trying times for conservatives.
 
BCCC Scholarship Recipients announced on August 30, 2016
 
With the year's eighth tropical system now forming in the Atlantic, Governor Pat McCrory is reminding coastal residents to stay tuned to local media and keep a close eye on the weather in the coming week.
With the year's eighth tropical system now forming in the Atlantic, Governor Pat McCrory is reminding coastal residents to stay tuned to local media and keep a close eye on the weather in the coming week.
 
Vice President Joe Biden continues his trend of overreaching his bounds by reportedly coming to campaign in Raleigh for the Democratic Governor's Association.
Vice President Joe Biden continues his trend of overreaching his bounds by reportedly coming to campaign in Raleigh for the Democratic Governor's Association.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz visited Mount Mitchell State Park yesterday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of North Carolina's state parks...
Governor Pat McCrory and Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz visited Mount Mitchell State Park yesterday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of North Carolina's state parks...
 
The Burr campaign today announced the leadership team for the "Students for Burr" coalition
The Burr campaign today announced the leadership team for the "Students for Burr" coalition
 
Stella Marie Woolard Edwards, 88, died on August 28, 2016 at her residence at 1702 N. Market St., Washington, NC where she had lived for the past 40 years
Stella Marie Woolard Edwards, 88, died on August 28, 2016 at her residence at 1702 N. Market St., Washington, NC where she had lived for the past 40 years
 
TD #8 has remained a Tropical Depression and that is good for the Outer Banks and even better for us.
TD #8 has remained a Tropical Depression and that is good for the Outer Banks and even better for us.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory issued a statement following the recent decision by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Schroeder...
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory issued a statement following the recent decision by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Schroeder...
 
Following Hillary Clinton's disastrous week of developments into the pay-to-play scheme she set up at the State Department, another North Carolina editorial is calling on the Clintons to cut ties with the Clinton Foundation.
Following Hillary Clinton's disastrous week of developments into the pay-to-play scheme she set up at the State Department, another North Carolina editorial is calling on the Clintons to cut ties with the Clinton Foundation.
 
I have had the same routine for most of my adult life, but this morning I had this revelation after I watched a news show in the early morning hours.
I have had the same routine for most of my adult life, but this morning I had this revelation after I watched a news show in the early morning hours.
 
This is a new series of posts on Beaufort County Now which showcases various different political issue in video format. Each week, the series will post three to four political commentaries from independent video producers online. To see the previous addition of the series
This is a new series of posts on Beaufort County Now which showcases various different political issue in video format. Each week, the series will post three to four political commentaries from independent video producers online. To see the previous addition of the series
 
These are just a select few the countless lives that have been lost. All lives that did not necessarily have to be lost
These are just a select few the countless lives that have been lost. All lives that did not necessarily have to be lost
 
The Carolina Connector, a $272 million Edgecombe County transit hub for CSX railroad, would receive taxpayer subsidies from the state of North Carolina of at least $700,000 for each of the 149 jobs the rail project is projected to create-jobs that are expected to pay an average of $64,000 annually.
The Carolina Connector, a $272 million Edgecombe County transit hub for CSX railroad, would receive taxpayer subsidies from the state of North Carolina of at least $700,000 for each of the 149 jobs the rail project is projected to create-jobs that are expected to pay an average of $64,000 annually.
 
This week was full of highlights for the Burr campaign with the announcement of a leadership team and the release of the campaign's first general election TV ad
This week was full of highlights for the Burr campaign with the announcement of a leadership team and the release of the campaign's first general election TV ad
 
Governor Pat McCrory hosted North Carolina 911 Board members, public safety officials and first responders at the Executive Mansion today to recognize three Beaufort County 911 operators who saved a life.
Governor Pat McCrory hosted North Carolina 911 Board members, public safety officials and first responders at the Executive Mansion today to recognize three Beaufort County 911 operators who saved a life.
 
Hillary Clinton displayed certain characteristics as First Lady that one law enforcement officer labelled a "Jekyll and Hyde" personality that often frightened the White House staff.
Hillary Clinton displayed certain characteristics as First Lady that one law enforcement officer labelled a "Jekyll and Hyde" personality that often frightened the White House staff.
 
According to data released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in July 2016, the lowest it's been in nine years
According to data released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in July 2016, the lowest it's been in nine years
 
Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Grant, age 86, a resident of 1751 Ephesus Church Road, Blounts Creek, NC passed away August 25 2016
Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Grant, age 86, a resident of 1751 Ephesus Church Road, Blounts Creek, NC passed away August 25 2016
 
Susan Gaye Fitzgerald Fincke, age 69, a resident of Chocowinity, NC, passed away Thursday August 25, 2016, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Susan Gaye Fitzgerald Fincke, age 69, a resident of Chocowinity, NC, passed away Thursday August 25, 2016, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
 
Mr. James Keith Huber, age 71, a resident of Duck Veiw Trail, Washington, NC, died Sunday, August 28, 2016. Arrangements will be announced.
Mr. James Keith Huber, age 71, a resident of Duck Veiw Trail, Washington, NC, died Sunday, August 28, 2016. Arrangements will be announced.
 
The following statement is released on behalf of the North Carolina Republican Party in response to the recent announcement of Governor McAuliffe of Virginia's irresponsible $1.5 billion budget shortfall.
The following statement is released on behalf of the North Carolina Republican Party in response to the recent announcement of Governor McAuliffe of Virginia's irresponsible $1.5 billion budget shortfall.
 
The recent $400 Million payment to Iran for frozen assets reminded me of a project I worked on during the 1970's. We still have eight C130 airplanes under embargo at the Lockheed facility in Marietta, Ga. Here is the story.
The recent $400 Million payment to Iran for frozen assets reminded me of a project I worked on during the 1970's. We still have eight C130 airplanes under embargo at the Lockheed facility in Marietta, Ga. Here is the story.
 
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