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President Trump scares academe. Many feel threatened, under siege, rejected, aghast
President Trump scares academe. Many feel threatened, under siege, rejected, aghast
 
After weeks of outrage from school administrators who worry that lower class sizes will mean cutting elective courses and teachers, lawmakers seem to have fixed the problem.
After weeks of outrage from school administrators who worry that lower class sizes will mean cutting elective courses and teachers, lawmakers seem to have fixed the problem.
 
What do you remember about the Stimulus Package?
What do you remember about the Stimulus Package?
 
The Federal Reserve Bank, also known as "The Fed," was created in 1913 to regulate the banks and to ensure a stable dollar
The Federal Reserve Bank, also known as "The Fed," was created in 1913 to regulate the banks and to ensure a stable dollar
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 5:30
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 5:30
 
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.
 
Three parties are claiming that energy from the 60 megawatt Summit Farms Solar project in Currituck County will offset a portion of their "carbon footprint": the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Boston Medical Center, and the Post Office Square Redevelopment Corporation
Three parties are claiming that energy from the 60 megawatt Summit Farms Solar project in Currituck County will offset a portion of their "carbon footprint": the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Boston Medical Center, and the Post Office Square Redevelopment Corporation
 
The obstructionists and obstructionists must stop and for the good of the country, they need to give President Trump a chance to make government accountable and workable again.
The obstructionists and obstructionists must stop and for the good of the country, they need to give President Trump a chance to make government accountable and workable again.
 
In a press conference this morning, chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee unveiled a tax cut plan projected to save taxpayers more than $1 billion over the coming biennium. Following are the highlights from the plan
In a press conference this morning, chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee unveiled a tax cut plan projected to save taxpayers more than $1 billion over the coming biennium. Following are the highlights from the plan
 
The Citizens for Better Government of Beaufort County NC ("CBG"), with the assistance of the Civitas Institute, has filed suit against the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
The Citizens for Better Government of Beaufort County NC ("CBG"), with the assistance of the Civitas Institute, has filed suit against the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
 
North Carolina is one of only eight states nationwide selected to participate in a learning lab to find better ways to fight opioid addiction among prison inmates, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
North Carolina is one of only eight states nationwide selected to participate in a learning lab to find better ways to fight opioid addiction among prison inmates, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
 
Beaufort County has exceeded its goals to achieve designation as a "Work Ready Community"
 
We are right on the cusp of a mile race but have only completed the first 100 yards (days), so it may be a bit premature to declare a winner. But what do I know, I had to quit sports and go to work and they may have altered the course length since 1960.
We are right on the cusp of a mile race but have only completed the first 100 yards (days), so it may be a bit premature to declare a winner. But what do I know, I had to quit sports and go to work and they may have altered the course length since 1960.
 
The Faculty Senate at Wake Forest University made headlines last week when it demanded that the university reject a $3.69 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation
The Faculty Senate at Wake Forest University made headlines last week when it demanded that the university reject a $3.69 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation
 
Today, Governor Cooper signed HB 13 in order to keep educators in classrooms and prevent budget crises in schools across North Carolina. The governor offered the following statement
Today, Governor Cooper signed HB 13 in order to keep educators in classrooms and prevent budget crises in schools across North Carolina. The governor offered the following statement
 
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.
 
Mrs. Ramona Sawyer Cayton, a resident of Edgewater Beach Road, Washington, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at her home
Mrs. Ramona Sawyer Cayton, a resident of Edgewater Beach Road, Washington, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at her home
 
Born on March 2, 1931 in Newport, Rhode Island, beloved son of Louise Donahue Duke and Roy Marion Duke Sr., died April 27, 2017
Born on March 2, 1931 in Newport, Rhode Island, beloved son of Louise Donahue Duke and Roy Marion Duke Sr., died April 27, 2017
 
Madeline Chandler, 95, left this world peacefully on April 27th at River Trace Nursing Center where she had been since January 2016
Madeline Chandler, 95, left this world peacefully on April 27th at River Trace Nursing Center where she had been since January 2016
 
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced The Newborn Care Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation that would double the number of days veterans receive care for their newborns from seven to 14
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced The Newborn Care Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation that would double the number of days veterans receive care for their newborns from seven to 14
 
House members on April 26 passed House Bill 527, Restore/Preserve Campus Free Speech, but not without some partisan sparring over the necessity of the legislation
House members on April 26 passed House Bill 527, Restore/Preserve Campus Free Speech, but not without some partisan sparring over the necessity of the legislation
 
The Beaufort County Board of Education will meet Wednesday, May 3, 2017
 
In observance of National Volunteer Week, Governor Roy Cooper joined Habitat for Humanity in Fayetteville today to help repair a home damaged by Hurricane Matthew. Gov. Cooper
In observance of National Volunteer Week, Governor Roy Cooper joined Habitat for Humanity in Fayetteville today to help repair a home damaged by Hurricane Matthew. Gov. Cooper
 
Last week Governor Cooper and Attorney General Stein withdrew North Carolina from litigation challenging government overreach on farmers
Last week Governor Cooper and Attorney General Stein withdrew North Carolina from litigation challenging government overreach on farmers
 
Why is it that the hardest words to say are, "I'm Sorry," and "I made a mistake?" Think of the needless pain and problems that could be avoided if people, especially those in leadership, owned up to their mistakes
Why is it that the hardest words to say are, "I'm Sorry," and "I made a mistake?" Think of the needless pain and problems that could be avoided if people, especially those in leadership, owned up to their mistakes
 
Governors in a letter to U.S. House and U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee leaders requesting that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster funding be included in the Continuing Resolution (CR) being considered by Congress
Governors in a letter to U.S. House and U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee leaders requesting that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster funding be included in the Continuing Resolution (CR) being considered by Congress
 
The Beaufort County Board of Education will meet Tuesday, May 2, 2017
The Beaufort County Board of Education will meet Tuesday, May 2, 2017
 
Following my usual practice when I write an article about a musician passing, I usually do a bit more research on the musician. That usually includes a review of articles from Rolling Stone and other music-oriented sites. By far the best way to get a flavor of the impact of a musician is to watch s
Following my usual practice when I write an article about a musician passing, I usually do a bit more research on the musician. That usually includes a review of articles from Rolling Stone and other music-oriented sites. By far the best way to get a flavor of the impact of a musician is to watch s
 
The Beaufort County Board of Education will meet Monday, May 1, 2017
The Beaufort County Board of Education will meet Monday, May 1, 2017
 
Ms. Delores Cutler Douglas Teachey, age 80, a resident of New Bern, NC and a former resident of Washington, NC died Thursday, April 27, 2017
Ms. Delores Cutler Douglas Teachey, age 80, a resident of New Bern, NC and a former resident of Washington, NC died Thursday, April 27, 2017
 
Mrs. Dora Madeline "Matt" Lewis Chandler, age 95, a former resident of Pinetown, died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation in Washington
Mrs. Dora Madeline "Matt" Lewis Chandler, age 95, a former resident of Pinetown, died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation in Washington
 
Mrs. Marie Moore Smith, age 96, a resident of Washington died Thursday April 27, 2017 at River Trace Nursing Center
Mrs. Marie Moore Smith, age 96, a resident of Washington died Thursday April 27, 2017 at River Trace Nursing Center
 
Lilly Faith Everett has passed gently into the loving arms of Jesus
Lilly Faith Everett has passed gently into the loving arms of Jesus
 
Mrs. Rachel Virginia Allen Stotesbury, age 101, a resident of the Wenona community of Pantego departed this life on Wednesday April 26, 2017
Mrs. Rachel Virginia Allen Stotesbury, age 101, a resident of the Wenona community of Pantego departed this life on Wednesday April 26, 2017
 
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