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Mr. Edward Earl Wells, 79, a resident of Neck Road, Washington, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Vidant Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.
Mr. Edward Earl Wells, 79, a resident of Neck Road, Washington, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Vidant Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.
 
Johnny Williams, a resident of Washington, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Johnny Williams, a resident of Washington, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
I, like many others, mourned the passing of John Lennon in December, 1980. Not unlike those sad times, Levon Helm of the The Band, passed today, and like the musical promise of John Lennon, unfulfilled, he will be missed for all he accomplished.
I, like many others, mourned the passing of John Lennon in December, 1980. Not unlike those sad times, Levon Helm of the The Band, passed today, and like the musical promise of John Lennon, unfulfilled, he will be missed for all he accomplished.
 
Thank-you Ed Harris for bringing to the "silver screen," and my 40" Liquid Crystal Display, a subtle and beautifully filmed story of the old southwest that keeps the "Western" motif alive for future generations.
Thank-you Ed Harris for bringing to the "silver screen," and my 40" Liquid Crystal Display, a subtle and beautifully filmed story of the old southwest that keeps the "Western" motif alive for future generations.
 
One of the very first magazine articles I wrote for pay, appearing in The Freeman magazine, had the colorfully oleaginous title of "Gray Markets and Greased Pigs."
One of the very first magazine articles I wrote for pay, appearing in The Freeman magazine, had the colorfully oleaginous title of "Gray Markets and Greased Pigs."
 
One of these numbers represents smoke and mirrors and a false sense of security; the other represents transparency in crime reporting, and an opportunity to regain control of our nation's immigration law enforcement mechanisms.
One of these numbers represents smoke and mirrors and a false sense of security; the other represents transparency in crime reporting, and an opportunity to regain control of our nation's immigration law enforcement mechanisms.
 
N.C. Rep. Bill Cook, R-Beaufort, and real estate broker Jerry Evans say regulations are stifling economic growth in eastern North Carolina's Senate District 1, a vast region of eight coastal counties.
N.C. Rep. Bill Cook, R-Beaufort, and real estate broker Jerry Evans say regulations are stifling economic growth in eastern North Carolina's Senate District 1, a vast region of eight coastal counties.
 
These latest three announcements from the Southside High School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
These latest three announcements from the Southside High School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
 
Chameleon politicians. You know, those lizards that change color to suit the environment at the time. Like the story Will Rogers is reported to have told. Seems a politician came up to Will one day and ask him for his vote.
Chameleon politicians. You know, those lizards that change color to suit the environment at the time. Like the story Will Rogers is reported to have told. Seems a politician came up to Will one day and ask him for his vote.
 
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In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
 
According to an April 6, 2012 N&O article, NC Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco asked his Director of the Community Development Division, Henry McKoy, to resign and McKoy refused.
According to an April 6, 2012 N&O article, NC Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco asked his Director of the Community Development Division, Henry McKoy, to resign and McKoy refused.
 
Walter Jayhugh Allen, 83, a resident of 4660 N.C. Highway 99 North, Pantego, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at home.
Walter Jayhugh Allen, 83, a resident of 4660 N.C. Highway 99 North, Pantego, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at home.
 
Edward Earl Wells, 79, a resident of Washington, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Vidant Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.
Edward Earl Wells, 79, a resident of Washington, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Vidant Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.
 
Ever wonder why that woman wants to lay half naked on the beach or why the 70 year old wants that new sports car. We will not get into explaining those things here but we will try to shed some light on what makes the Economic Development Council (EDC) tick.
Ever wonder why that woman wants to lay half naked on the beach or why the 70 year old wants that new sports car. We will not get into explaining those things here but we will try to shed some light on what makes the Economic Development Council (EDC) tick.
 
These latest three announcements from the P.S. Jones Middle School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
These latest three announcements from the P.S. Jones Middle School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
 
"That free-market stuff sounds great in theory, but it doesn't work in the real world." Or so I've been told countless times by critics, sparring partners, and emailers.
"That free-market stuff sounds great in theory, but it doesn't work in the real world." Or so I've been told countless times by critics, sparring partners, and emailers.
 
I'm really fascinated by the many Randy Ramsey's mailers telling us all he will do to bring jobs to our area. Talk is cheap, but the truth is his political campaign isn't helping the local economy much.
I'm really fascinated by the many Randy Ramsey's mailers telling us all he will do to bring jobs to our area. Talk is cheap, but the truth is his political campaign isn't helping the local economy much.
 
Veronica Whichard Henderson, a resident of 135 Willow Drive, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Veronica Whichard Henderson, a resident of 135 Willow Drive, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
“Chip” John Allen Hewitt II, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at his home.
“Chip” John Allen Hewitt II, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at his home.
 
SSgt. Linwood “Lee” Midgette Jr., 27, a native of Pantego and a resident of Alexandria, Va., died Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
SSgt. Linwood “Lee” Midgette Jr., 27, a native of Pantego and a resident of Alexandria, Va., died Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
 
Ms.Peggy A. Burbage, age 70, a resident of Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston, NC died Monday April 16, 2012.
Ms.Peggy A. Burbage, age 70, a resident of Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston, NC died Monday April 16, 2012.
 
Four members of North Carolina's congressional delegation earned an "F" grade for their votes on fiscal issues during the 2011 session of Congress, according to new rankings from the National Taxpayer Union, a limited-government advocacy group based in Washington, D.C.
Four members of North Carolina's congressional delegation earned an "F" grade for their votes on fiscal issues during the 2011 session of Congress, according to new rankings from the National Taxpayer Union, a limited-government advocacy group based in Washington, D.C.
 
"We are excited about the addition of such quality physicians as Dr. Robert McLaurin, Dr. Urvi Ghandi and Dr. Quoc Phan to our network of providers in Beaufort County," said Travis Douglass, executive vice president and director of Vidant Medical Group.
"We are excited about the addition of such quality physicians as Dr. Robert McLaurin, Dr. Urvi Ghandi and Dr. Quoc Phan to our network of providers in Beaufort County," said Travis Douglass, executive vice president and director of Vidant Medical Group.
 
These latest two announcements from the P.S. Jones Middle School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
These latest two announcements from the P.S. Jones Middle School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
 
If you really want to stir up a hornets' nest, go to a certain kind of modern-day conservative gathering and say, "I'm so glad that America is a democracy."
If you really want to stir up a hornets' nest, go to a certain kind of modern-day conservative gathering and say, "I'm so glad that America is a democracy."
 
It is only natural that political candidates like to characterize themselves as being something that appeals to the voters. Advertising companies make a lot of money defining products from tooth paste to politicians with a few innocent sounding, catchy words that stick in peoples minds.
It is only natural that political candidates like to characterize themselves as being something that appeals to the voters. Advertising companies make a lot of money defining products from tooth paste to politicians with a few innocent sounding, catchy words that stick in peoples minds.
 
The Obama Administration is attempting to circumvent Congress and federal law by granting an Executive Branch "amnesty" through a DHS policy change which could take effect as early as June.
The Obama Administration is attempting to circumvent Congress and federal law by granting an Executive Branch "amnesty" through a DHS policy change which could take effect as early as June.
 
Mr. Keith "Coniston" Cuthrell Sr., 87, a resident of 9545 N.C. Hwy. 99 N., Pantego, died Sunday April 15, 2012, at Ridgewood Nursing Center of Washington.
Mr. Keith "Coniston" Cuthrell Sr., 87, a resident of 9545 N.C. Hwy. 99 N., Pantego, died Sunday April 15, 2012, at Ridgewood Nursing Center of Washington.
 
Mrs. Myrtle Ruth Carrow Boyd, 92, a resident of 6586 Leary Mills Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville.
Mrs. Myrtle Ruth Carrow Boyd, 92, a resident of 6586 Leary Mills Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville.
 
Candidate for State Auditor and Wake County Board of Education member Debra Goldman placed first in a five-way straw poll held at the 6th District Republican Party convention on April 10th.
Candidate for State Auditor and Wake County Board of Education member Debra Goldman placed first in a five-way straw poll held at the 6th District Republican Party convention on April 10th.
 
A Republican state lawmaker pledged to protect property owners from being annexed involuntarily into the five cities that sued the state over Annexation Reform legislation that passed last year.
A Republican state lawmaker pledged to protect property owners from being annexed involuntarily into the five cities that sued the state over Annexation Reform legislation that passed last year.
 
In February, P.S. Jones Middle School celebrated Black History Month through a variety of activities that celebrated the many contributions made by African American individuals, both past and present.
In February, P.S. Jones Middle School celebrated Black History Month through a variety of activities that celebrated the many contributions made by African American individuals, both past and present.
 
I'm focusing most of my attention this week on completing the final two chapters of my forthcoming book on North Carolina's economic prospects.
I'm focusing most of my attention this week on completing the final two chapters of my forthcoming book on North Carolina's economic prospects.
 
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