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I disagreed with the late Bill Friday on nearly every public policy issue you can imagine. But over two decades of regular phone conversations and occasional meetings, Mr. Friday and I never had a disagreeable moment.
I disagreed with the late Bill Friday on nearly every public policy issue you can imagine. But over two decades of regular phone conversations and occasional meetings, Mr. Friday and I never had a disagreeable moment.
 
At the October 16, 2012 Candidate's Forum, Jay McRoy unwittingly let his true attitude about the county's budget process show through his façade of "conservatism."
At the October 16, 2012 Candidate's Forum, Jay McRoy unwittingly let his true attitude about the county's budget process show through his façade of "conservatism."
 
Ed Goodwin, a Chowan County commissioner, would like to be the next Secretary of State, and I hope that he wins the election.
Ed Goodwin, a Chowan County commissioner, would like to be the next Secretary of State, and I hope that he wins the election.
 
Richard Hudson, the GOP nominee for the 8th congressional district, has been spending a lot of time raising questions about incumbent Larry Kissell's character.
Richard Hudson, the GOP nominee for the 8th congressional district, has been spending a lot of time raising questions about incumbent Larry Kissell's character.
 
As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, the debate over the role of public schools in promoting healthy lifestyles has intensified. Public health advocates contend that schools can curb obesity by banning the sale of junk food and soda.
As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, the debate over the role of public schools in promoting healthy lifestyles has intensified. Public health advocates contend that schools can curb obesity by banning the sale of junk food and soda.
 
Calling the last 30 days before elections the "silly season" is definitely a huge understatement.
Calling the last 30 days before elections the "silly season" is definitely a huge understatement.
 
Sarah Woodson watched the arrow as it plunged into her husband's chest. She watched as John Woodson fell from his horse, surrounded by Indians with tomahawks raised high.
Sarah Woodson watched the arrow as it plunged into her husband's chest. She watched as John Woodson fell from his horse, surrounded by Indians with tomahawks raised high.
 
We think Mr. Langley raised an important--indeed an absolutely vital--issue that we should address in Beaufort County. He contended that "when we cut taxes we cut services."
We think Mr. Langley raised an important--indeed an absolutely vital--issue that we should address in Beaufort County. He contended that "when we cut taxes we cut services."
 
Mrs. Mary Magdelene Green Harris of 15900 U.S. Highway 264, Swan Quarter, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Cross Creek Healthcare, Swan Quarter.
Mrs. Mary Magdelene Green Harris of 15900 U.S. Highway 264, Swan Quarter, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Cross Creek Healthcare, Swan Quarter.
 
Mrs. Gladys “Irene” Lilley Howard, 84, of 550 Oak Ridge Lane, Belhaven, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
Mrs. Gladys “Irene” Lilley Howard, 84, of 550 Oak Ridge Lane, Belhaven, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
 
Homeowners could see their insurance rates go up - some by as much as 30 percent - if a request by the N.C. Rate Bureau is approved.
Homeowners could see their insurance rates go up - some by as much as 30 percent - if a request by the N.C. Rate Bureau is approved.
 
The Constitution was established to provide limited centralized government. It was established as an "agent" or servant of the States. It was to serve the common interests of the States so that they can act like a "Union" of states and not 13 independent states.
The Constitution was established to provide limited centralized government. It was established as an "agent" or servant of the States. It was to serve the common interests of the States so that they can act like a "Union" of states and not 13 independent states.
 
It's pretty typical for the media to wait until the weeks before a big election before doing profiles on the candidates.
It's pretty typical for the media to wait until the weeks before a big election before doing profiles on the candidates.
 
If anyone in your family has gone to college in recent years, you are probably aware of the Federal Pell Grant Program. A recent report from the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy analyzes the program to determine where the money goes and whether it's being used effectively.
If anyone in your family has gone to college in recent years, you are probably aware of the Federal Pell Grant Program. A recent report from the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy analyzes the program to determine where the money goes and whether it's being used effectively.
 
The Washington Daily News and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Candidates' Forum Tuesday night at Beaufort County Community College.
The Washington Daily News and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Candidates' Forum Tuesday night at Beaufort County Community College.
 
Mrs. Edna Coltrain Edwards, 81, of Richmond, Va., and formerly of Williamston, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012
Mrs. Edna Coltrain Edwards, 81, of Richmond, Va., and formerly of Williamston, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012
 
Rosa Mae Jordan Holcomb, 103, a resident of The Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner, and formerly of Plymouth, died Friday, October 19, 2012
Rosa Mae Jordan Holcomb, 103, a resident of The Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner, and formerly of Plymouth, died Friday, October 19, 2012
 
Romina Abron Mills, Sr., 87, a resident of 278 Cherry Run Road, Washington, died October 14, 2012.
Romina Abron Mills, Sr., 87, a resident of 278 Cherry Run Road, Washington, died October 14, 2012.
 
Markey Lee Griffin, Jr., 49, a resident of 114 W. Pantego St., Belhaven, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center.
Markey Lee Griffin, Jr., 49, a resident of 114 W. Pantego St., Belhaven, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center.
 
Larry Gene Cox, 73, of Washington, NC, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Larry Gene Cox, 73, of Washington, NC, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
 
Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill was filled with princes and paupers gathered to pay tribute to Bill Friday.
Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill was filled with princes and paupers gathered to pay tribute to Bill Friday.
 
Republican Rep. Tom Murry was named "Most Effective Freshman Legislator" by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research. But to get re-elected in state House District 41 he must battle a tough challenger and woo an unpredictable electorate.
Republican Rep. Tom Murry was named "Most Effective Freshman Legislator" by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research. But to get re-elected in state House District 41 he must battle a tough challenger and woo an unpredictable electorate.
 
Robeson County is about as yellow-dog Democrat as you can get. In 1972, while George McGovern was getting destroyed nationwide by Richard Nixon - he was winning comfortably in Robeson County.
Robeson County is about as yellow-dog Democrat as you can get. In 1972, while George McGovern was getting destroyed nationwide by Richard Nixon - he was winning comfortably in Robeson County.
 
North Carolina's child care subsidy programs represent a fraction of the nearly $18 billion operating budget managed by North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.
North Carolina's child care subsidy programs represent a fraction of the nearly $18 billion operating budget managed by North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.
 
Most people think of occupations requiring licenses as those like medicine and law. North Carolina, however, has made it state's business to certify auctioneers, barbers, librarians, manicurists, and over a hundred others.
Most people think of occupations requiring licenses as those like medicine and law. North Carolina, however, has made it state's business to certify auctioneers, barbers, librarians, manicurists, and over a hundred others.
 
Early voting for the November 6 election begins October 18. We are posting our candidate picks for those who have requested that we do so and for anyone interested.
Early voting for the November 6 election begins October 18. We are posting our candidate picks for those who have requested that we do so and for anyone interested.
 
Markey Lee Griffin, Jr., 49, a resident of 114 Pantego St., Belhaven, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center.
Markey Lee Griffin, Jr., 49, a resident of 114 Pantego St., Belhaven, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center.
 
The Shelter Providers Political Action Committee Enterprise (SPPACE), a non-partisan political action committee made up of Realtors(TM), homebuilders, ommercial and multifamily developers and commercial real estate brokers, has endorsed Dan Forest for NC Lt. Governor.
The Shelter Providers Political Action Committee Enterprise (SPPACE), a non-partisan political action committee made up of Realtors(TM), homebuilders, ommercial and multifamily developers and commercial real estate brokers, has endorsed Dan Forest for NC Lt. Governor.
 
Once again, we got treated to a double-header of televised political brilliance.
Once again, we got treated to a double-header of televised political brilliance.
 
The race to fill the open seat in state House District 63 is being waged by a pair of veteran municipal officials, one viewed in some quarters as an establishment Republican, the other a Democrat with some conservative notions.
The race to fill the open seat in state House District 63 is being waged by a pair of veteran municipal officials, one viewed in some quarters as an establishment Republican, the other a Democrat with some conservative notions.
 
This general election has been heralded as the most important election in 30 years. I surmise that this is the most important election in exactly 32 years.
This general election has been heralded as the most important election in 30 years. I surmise that this is the most important election in exactly 32 years.
 
President Gerald Ford once quipped in the middle of a presidential debate, "It was my understanding that there would be no math."
President Gerald Ford once quipped in the middle of a presidential debate, "It was my understanding that there would be no math."
 
Let's just get to the point: Gary Brinn is ignorant . He is not stupid, but he is very ignorant when it comes to county business and specifically the county commissioner electoral system. For that reason he should not be elected County Commissioner.
Let's just get to the point: Gary Brinn is ignorant . He is not stupid, but he is very ignorant when it comes to county business and specifically the county commissioner electoral system. For that reason he should not be elected County Commissioner.
 
There was no disguising harsh sentiments between candidates for state superintendent of public instruction at a public forum in Raleigh Monday night when incumbent Democrat June Atkinson and Republican challenger John Tedesco clashed over a 90-minute span.
There was no disguising harsh sentiments between candidates for state superintendent of public instruction at a public forum in Raleigh Monday night when incumbent Democrat June Atkinson and Republican challenger John Tedesco clashed over a 90-minute span.
 
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