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There's been a lot of talk recently about education funding in North Carolina. But if you want to know the truth about school budgets, there's no better place to go than local superintendents. This video shows that superintendents across North Carolina know that there's a problem.
There's been a lot of talk recently about education funding in North Carolina. But if you want to know the truth about school budgets, there's no better place to go than local superintendents. This video shows that superintendents across North Carolina know that there's a problem.
 
"This is an excellent team of Ambassadors. They come from all walks of life and experiences and they represent a variety of programs at BCCC," said BCCC Foundation Director Judy Jennette.
"This is an excellent team of Ambassadors. They come from all walks of life and experiences and they represent a variety of programs at BCCC," said BCCC Foundation Director Judy Jennette.
 
It appears that Williams was a partner in a company that owned land and a building occupied by a company that makes plastic medical implements, doing business as Coeur, Inc.
It appears that Williams was a partner in a company that owned land and a building occupied by a company that makes plastic medical implements, doing business as Coeur, Inc.
 
The days of cordial campaigns where worthy opponents debate the issues instead of sling mud haven't gone away completely. Take a look at the GOP primary for N.C. House District 3 as an example.
The days of cordial campaigns where worthy opponents debate the issues instead of sling mud haven't gone away completely. Take a look at the GOP primary for N.C. House District 3 as an example.
 
The public is invited to attend a free health fair sponsored by Vidant Beaufort Hospital on Tuesday, May 8th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. outside of the Washington Walmart in recognition of National Hospital Week.
The public is invited to attend a free health fair sponsored by Vidant Beaufort Hospital on Tuesday, May 8th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. outside of the Washington Walmart in recognition of National Hospital Week.
 
Mrs. Neva “Geneva” Boyd Buck, of 613 W. Ninth St., Washington, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at her home.
Mrs. Neva “Geneva” Boyd Buck, of 613 W. Ninth St., Washington, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at her home.
 
Mrs. Lucy Bishop Robbins, 76, a resident of 661 E. Water St., Belhaven, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
Mrs. Lucy Bishop Robbins, 76, a resident of 661 E. Water St., Belhaven, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
 
The majority of the Beaufort County Commissioners have indicated they will raise taxes and borrow the money to build a new jail.
The majority of the Beaufort County Commissioners have indicated they will raise taxes and borrow the money to build a new jail.
 
Campaign finance disclosures made available this week show that Randy Ramsey has outraised and outspent his chief rival, Norm Sanderson, significantly in the Republican primary in N.C. Senate District 2.
Campaign finance disclosures made available this week show that Randy Ramsey has outraised and outspent his chief rival, Norm Sanderson, significantly in the Republican primary in N.C. Senate District 2.
 
We can't trust him. And we can't trust him not because of this fabrication but because it is just one of a long string of examples that he is untrustworthy.
We can't trust him. And we can't trust him not because of this fabrication but because it is just one of a long string of examples that he is untrustworthy.
 
Have you ever wondered whether the people who pay good money to go to professional wrestling matches also vote on election day? If not, read this and then ponder that question a bit.
Have you ever wondered whether the people who pay good money to go to professional wrestling matches also vote on election day? If not, read this and then ponder that question a bit.
 
Mrs. Neva “Geneva” Boyd Buck, of 613 W. Ninth St., Washington, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at her home.
Mrs. Neva “Geneva” Boyd Buck, of 613 W. Ninth St., Washington, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at her home.
 
Melvin Armistead Hollidge, of Greeley, Colo., died on April 30, 2012, at North Colorado Medical Center in the Hospice unit.
Melvin Armistead Hollidge, of Greeley, Colo., died on April 30, 2012, at North Colorado Medical Center in the Hospice unit.
 
Mrs. Laura L. Jones, of 1031 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.
Mrs. Laura L. Jones, of 1031 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.
 
Mrs. Lucy Bishop Robbins, 76, a resident of 661 E. Water St., Belhaven, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
Mrs. Lucy Bishop Robbins, 76, a resident of 661 E. Water St., Belhaven, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
 
It's the last week before North Carolina's first primary. I've put it off long enough, but now I have no real alternative but to issue some fearless predictions.
It's the last week before North Carolina's first primary. I've put it off long enough, but now I have no real alternative but to issue some fearless predictions.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012.
 
At the end of the Spring season at Beaufort County Community College, one either graduates waits for the fall semester, enrolls in summer school, or moves on. This bit of information is about two of these choices.
At the end of the Spring season at Beaufort County Community College, one either graduates waits for the fall semester, enrolls in summer school, or moves on. This bit of information is about two of these choices.
 
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
 
Attorneys for two associates of Gov. Bev Perdue, above, say a "massive amount of ill will" toward the governor may threaten their clients' ability to get a fair trial.
Attorneys for two associates of Gov. Bev Perdue, above, say a "massive amount of ill will" toward the governor may threaten their clients' ability to get a fair trial.
 
Louise Hill Chesson, 93, died April 25, 2012, in Richmond, Va.
Louise Hill Chesson, 93, died April 25, 2012, in Richmond, Va.
 
First and second place winners will advance to the district level competition on May 3 at Nash Central High School. Winners at the regional level will then go to the state competition in Raleigh at the end of this month.
First and second place winners will advance to the district level competition on May 3 at Nash Central High School. Winners at the regional level will then go to the state competition in Raleigh at the end of this month.
 
On January 31, 2012, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Beaufort County DSS of a sex offense involving a juvenile that occurred at a residence in Chocowinity, NC.
On January 31, 2012, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Beaufort County DSS of a sex offense involving a juvenile that occurred at a residence in Chocowinity, NC.
 
If you follow state politics for any length of time, you hear some version of the following assertion: North Carolina may not rank highly in elementary and secondary education, but we make up for it by having one of the best public university systems in the United States.
If you follow state politics for any length of time, you hear some version of the following assertion: North Carolina may not rank highly in elementary and secondary education, but we make up for it by having one of the best public university systems in the United States.
 
The Barefoot Movement, a four member combo from North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina, who are well versed in the blessed blend of folk, classic country and bluegrass are slated to perform on the main stage at the May 18, 2012 Music in the Streets.
The Barefoot Movement, a four member combo from North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina, who are well versed in the blessed blend of folk, classic country and bluegrass are slated to perform on the main stage at the May 18, 2012 Music in the Streets.
 
Republicans Jack Wall and Brian Brown will compete in the May 8 primary for the North Carolina House District 9 seat currently held by six-term Democrat Marian McLawhorn.
Republicans Jack Wall and Brian Brown will compete in the May 8 primary for the North Carolina House District 9 seat currently held by six-term Democrat Marian McLawhorn.
 
"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" gives us a slow, drawn look at his last days as a paranoid sociopath and the aftermath that rewarded his place in history as a folk hero.
"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" gives us a slow, drawn look at his last days as a paranoid sociopath and the aftermath that rewarded his place in history as a folk hero.
 
As a result of the investigation, Investigator Wesley Waters applied for and obtained a warrant charging Andrew Wayne Randall, age 56, of Baker Drive in Washington with Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury.
As a result of the investigation, Investigator Wesley Waters applied for and obtained a warrant charging Andrew Wayne Randall, age 56, of Baker Drive in Washington with Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury.
 
The foxes seem to be massing around the hen house. According to a front page article in the 5/1 edition of the WDN, the meeting called a few days ago by the EDC chairman to announce his retirement.
The foxes seem to be massing around the hen house. According to a front page article in the 5/1 edition of the WDN, the meeting called a few days ago by the EDC chairman to announce his retirement.
 
If North Carolina were a separate country, we would not fare well in key international comparisons of economic competitiveness.
If North Carolina were a separate country, we would not fare well in key international comparisons of economic competitiveness.
 
Tenure, or whatever you want to call it, is necessary and essential until we reform the way school boards operate in this state.
Tenure, or whatever you want to call it, is necessary and essential until we reform the way school boards operate in this state.
 
Just a few more funny stories and low tales from our friend, Gene, which is our way of saying: "Have a good day."
Just a few more funny stories and low tales from our friend, Gene, which is our way of saying: "Have a good day."
 
Robert “Bobby” Griffin Sr., a resident of 2652 Keymore Drive, Richburg, S.C., and formerly of Washington, died Friday, April 27, 2012, at Orangeburg Regional Medical Center.
Robert “Bobby” Griffin Sr., a resident of 2652 Keymore Drive, Richburg, S.C., and formerly of Washington, died Friday, April 27, 2012, at Orangeburg Regional Medical Center.
 
Lucille Gray McNeill, 80, of Crownsville, Md., passed away at her home on May 1, 2012.
Lucille Gray McNeill, 80, of Crownsville, Md., passed away at her home on May 1, 2012.
 
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