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Redefining marriage is an act of social engineering that will have disastrous effects for humanity. It undermines the whole "survival of the fittest" notion and will weaken the integrity of communities designed to serve the interests of a developing and an advancing civilization.
Redefining marriage is an act of social engineering that will have disastrous effects for humanity. It undermines the whole "survival of the fittest" notion and will weaken the integrity of communities designed to serve the interests of a developing and an advancing civilization.
 
Life's messages made funny ... at least to some folks.
Life's messages made funny ... at least to some folks.
 
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is expected Tuesday to approve a $1.4 billion light-rail project for Durham and Orange counties and vote June 5 on a half-cent sales tax to fund the controversial transit plan.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is expected Tuesday to approve a $1.4 billion light-rail project for Durham and Orange counties and vote June 5 on a half-cent sales tax to fund the controversial transit plan.
 
Government regulatory agencies, environmentalists, liberal politicians, courts and proponents of the "common good" have worked hard during the past 30 years to make property rights less important if not eliminate them all together where they could.
Government regulatory agencies, environmentalists, liberal politicians, courts and proponents of the "common good" have worked hard during the past 30 years to make property rights less important if not eliminate them all together where they could.
 
Jesse Elmer Mills Jr., 63, a resident of Washington, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Jesse Elmer Mills Jr., 63, a resident of Washington, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Gilbert Tucker Stevens, 85, a resident of 218 Magnolia Drive, Washington, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at his home.
Gilbert Tucker Stevens, 85, a resident of 218 Magnolia Drive, Washington, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at his home.
 
Ms. Myrtle Ladd Fisher, 82, a resident of Washington, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Ms. Myrtle Ladd Fisher, 82, a resident of Washington, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Lewis Henry Jordan Jr., 61, a resident of 1029 Pine Drive, Winterville, died Tuesday at his home.
Lewis Henry Jordan Jr., 61, a resident of 1029 Pine Drive, Winterville, died Tuesday at his home.
 
Total state spending per capita is at its highest level ever in the 2012 fiscal year and has more than tripled since 1970--from $1,701 to an authorized $5,247.
Total state spending per capita is at its highest level ever in the 2012 fiscal year and has more than tripled since 1970--from $1,701 to an authorized $5,247.
 
As the Beaufort County Commissioners begin their budget workshops tonight (5-14-12) and as the General Assembly heads to Raleigh for the "short session" on the budget the truth should be known. Here it is.
As the Beaufort County Commissioners begin their budget workshops tonight (5-14-12) and as the General Assembly heads to Raleigh for the "short session" on the budget the truth should be known. Here it is.
 
Studies show that children clearly benefit by being raised in a traditional family environment - with a father (male) and a mother (female).
Studies show that children clearly benefit by being raised in a traditional family environment - with a father (male) and a mother (female).
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital will once again offer the Safe Sitters babysitting program this summer. Safe Sitters is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.
Vidant Beaufort Hospital will once again offer the Safe Sitters babysitting program this summer. Safe Sitters is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.
 
Rosie's Bluegrass Festival is the waterfornt place to be on May 20, 2012 in Washington, NC at Washington Festival Park.
Rosie's Bluegrass Festival is the waterfornt place to be on May 20, 2012 in Washington, NC at Washington Festival Park.
 
Mr. Stanley Paul "Mike" Sobol, age 74, of Chocowinity, NC died Friday, May 11, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Stanley Paul "Mike" Sobol, age 74, of Chocowinity, NC died Friday, May 11, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.
 
Mr. Paul Hunter Brame, age 76, a resident of 2161 NC 33 Hwy. East , Chocowinity, NC died Sunday May 13, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington, NC.
Mr. Paul Hunter Brame, age 76, a resident of 2161 NC 33 Hwy. East , Chocowinity, NC died Sunday May 13, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington, NC.
 
Ms. Myrtle Ladd Fisher, age 82, a resident of Washington, NC, died Monday, May 14, 2012 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Ms. Myrtle Ladd Fisher, age 82, a resident of Washington, NC, died Monday, May 14, 2012 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Mrs. Charlotte Mabel Boyd Myers, age 82, dearly loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother left this life to join her beloved husband, Ronald and beloved grandson, Christopher Heath, to live in glory with Jesus on Sunday May 13, 2012.
Mrs. Charlotte Mabel Boyd Myers, age 82, dearly loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother left this life to join her beloved husband, Ronald and beloved grandson, Christopher Heath, to live in glory with Jesus on Sunday May 13, 2012.
 
Mr. Dalton Ray Alligood, Sr., age 60, a resident of 810 S. Asbury Church Road, Washington, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home.
Mr. Dalton Ray Alligood, Sr., age 60, a resident of 810 S. Asbury Church Road, Washington, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home.
 
Mr. John Christian “JC” Roelofs, Jr., age 72, a resident of 8734 N. Boyd Rd., Pinetown, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his home. He now goes peacefully and happily to join Gail, his wife of 52 years, in heaven.
Mr. John Christian “JC” Roelofs, Jr., age 72, a resident of 8734 N. Boyd Rd., Pinetown, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his home. He now goes peacefully and happily to join Gail, his wife of 52 years, in heaven.
 
Mr. Stanley Paul "Mike" Sobol, age 74, a resident of Chocowinity, NC, died Friday, May 11, 2012 at his home.
Mr. Stanley Paul "Mike" Sobol, age 74, a resident of Chocowinity, NC, died Friday, May 11, 2012 at his home.
 
I've written many times in the past about what I call North Carolina's Blarney tradition. We pretend to honor deeds over words, to "be rather than to seem" as the state motto puts it.
I've written many times in the past about what I call North Carolina's Blarney tradition. We pretend to honor deeds over words, to "be rather than to seem" as the state motto puts it.
 
During the last few months the City of Washington has sponsored and applied for several grants, none of which will require any funding to be provided by local taxpayers.
During the last few months the City of Washington has sponsored and applied for several grants, none of which will require any funding to be provided by local taxpayers.
 
The Washington City Council has an issue on its agenda for Monday night (5-14-12) that should be of concern for every taxpayer in the City of Washington and Beaufort County, and especially for businesses in the county.
The Washington City Council has an issue on its agenda for Monday night (5-14-12) that should be of concern for every taxpayer in the City of Washington and Beaufort County, and especially for businesses in the county.
 
No she is not my mother, but she is the mother of my four children, and takes fine care of me, so a huge thank-you to the mother that keeps the Deatherage's held fast.
No she is not my mother, but she is the mother of my four children, and takes fine care of me, so a huge thank-you to the mother that keeps the Deatherage's held fast.
 
I downloaded the 2013 County budget (all 168 pages) and have been through every page in it. I worked my way through it one page at a time to get a "fix" on what's in it.
I downloaded the 2013 County budget (all 168 pages) and have been through every page in it. I worked my way through it one page at a time to get a "fix" on what's in it.
 
Mrs. Irene Branch of Clara Manor died Tuesday, May 8, 2012. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the L.R. Randolph Memorial Chapel.
Mrs. Irene Branch of Clara Manor died Tuesday, May 8, 2012. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the L.R. Randolph Memorial Chapel.
 
Charles Glennie Campbell Sr., 86, a resident of 113 E. Church St., Williamston, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Vidant Health Center, Greenville.
Charles Glennie Campbell Sr., 86, a resident of 113 E. Church St., Williamston, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Vidant Health Center, Greenville.
 
Grover Hester, age 80, a resident of Greenville, died Friday, May 11, 2012. Funeral services will be private.
Grover Hester, age 80, a resident of Greenville, died Friday, May 11, 2012. Funeral services will be private.
 
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Ronnie Victor Everett, age 31, of 52 Trails End South Washington and Alishia Renee Harrell, age 20, of 114 Paul St. Washington.
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Ronnie Victor Everett, age 31, of 52 Trails End South Washington and Alishia Renee Harrell, age 20, of 114 Paul St. Washington.
 
These latest announcements from the Northeast Elementary School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
These latest announcements from the Northeast Elementary School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
 
I have known Greg for many years and am absolutely convinced that he is far better qualified, by training and temperament, than his primary runoff opponent.
I have known Greg for many years and am absolutely convinced that he is far better qualified, by training and temperament, than his primary runoff opponent.
 
Expect Short Session To Live Up To Its Name
 
Investigator Wesley Waters applied for and obtained Juvenile Petitions charging two 14 year-old juveniles with one count each of Felony Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle and one count each of Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.
Investigator Wesley Waters applied for and obtained Juvenile Petitions charging two 14 year-old juveniles with one count each of Felony Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle and one count each of Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.
 
After North Carolina's primary elections May 8, it still is unclear who the Republican nominees for five powerful executive offices will be.
After North Carolina's primary elections May 8, it still is unclear who the Republican nominees for five powerful executive offices will be.
 
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