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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.
Published: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 @ 11:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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"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.
Published: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 @ 11:08 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 @ 9:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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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.
Published: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 @ 1:40 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mrs. Neva “Geneva” Boyd Buck, of 613 W. Ninth St., Washington, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at her home.
Published: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 @ 1:21 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Lucy Bishop Robbins, 76, a resident of 661 E. Water St., Belhaven, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
Published: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 @ 1:11 am
By: Announcements
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The majority of the Beaufort County Commissioners have indicated they will raise taxes and borrow the money to build a new jail.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 7:52 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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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.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 9:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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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.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 5:05 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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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.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 4:21 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Mrs. Neva “Geneva” Boyd Buck, of 613 W. Ninth St., Washington, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at her home.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 12:53 am
By: Announcements
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Melvin Armistead Hollidge, of Greeley, Colo., died on April 30, 2012, at North Colorado Medical Center in the Hospice unit.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 12:51 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Laura L. Jones, of 1031 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 12:46 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Lucy Bishop Robbins, 76, a resident of 661 E. Water St., Belhaven, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 12:43 am
By: Announcements
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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.
Published: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 @ 11:53 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012.
Published: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 @ 10:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 @ 8:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 @ 5:44 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 @ 1:03 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Louise Hill Chesson, 93, died April 25, 2012, in Richmond, Va.
Published: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 @ 10:37 am
By: Announcements
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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.
Published: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 @ 12:56 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 11:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 9:18 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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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.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 7:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 12:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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"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.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 12:17 pm
By: Wyatt Sanderman Day
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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.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 12:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 9:47 am
By: Jim Bispo
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If North Carolina were a separate country, we would not fare well in key international comparisons of economic competitiveness.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 9:19 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Just a few more funny stories and low tales from our friend, Gene, which is our way of saying: "Have a good day."
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 8:50 am
By: Gene Scarborough
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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.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 7:49 am
By: Announcements
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Lucille Gray McNeill, 80, of Crownsville, Md., passed away at her home on May 1, 2012.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 @ 7:43 am
By: Announcements
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