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I don't often agree with Joe Hackney, the minority leader of the North Carolina House. A longtime Orange County representative who is retiring this year, Hackney previously served as majority leader and speaker.
I don't often agree with Joe Hackney, the minority leader of the North Carolina House. A longtime Orange County representative who is retiring this year, Hackney previously served as majority leader and speaker.
 
These latest announcements from the Chocowinity Primary School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
These latest announcements from the Chocowinity Primary School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
 
But there is another extremely important race in the run-off and that is for the Republican nomination for Insurance Commissioner.
 
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Jeremy Johnathan Schmaltz, age 31, of 44 Squire Drive Greenville and Saundra Renee Barnett, age 34, of 1725 Cedar Lane Apt. B Greenville.
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Jeremy Johnathan Schmaltz, age 31, of 44 Squire Drive Greenville and Saundra Renee Barnett, age 34, of 1725 Cedar Lane Apt. B Greenville.
 
The Supreme Court ruling to uphold the core of President Barack Obama's 2010 health-care law has wide-ranging political and economic implications.
The Supreme Court ruling to uphold the core of President Barack Obama's 2010 health-care law has wide-ranging political and economic implications.
 
There are eight candidates running for the four positions in state offices (on the ballot in Carteret County). The Crystal Coast Tea Party Patriots invited seven of these candidates to speak at one of our meetings. We wanted to get to know them better and to ask questions about where each stands.
There are eight candidates running for the four positions in state offices (on the ballot in Carteret County). The Crystal Coast Tea Party Patriots invited seven of these candidates to speak at one of our meetings. We wanted to get to know them better and to ask questions about where each stands.
 
Saying she would never turn her back on North Carolina's children, Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue urged GOP legislative leaders to find more money for education in the waning days of the 2012 short session.
Saying she would never turn her back on North Carolina's children, Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue urged GOP legislative leaders to find more money for education in the waning days of the 2012 short session.
 
The Washington City Council met in the Committee of the Whole Monday (6-25-12) with Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Roberson presiding in the absence of Mayor Archie Jennings.
The Washington City Council met in the Committee of the Whole Monday (6-25-12) with Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Roberson presiding in the absence of Mayor Archie Jennings.
 
Bill Cook: We have a good budget and the adjustments to our pervious budget are detailed below. If she vetoes this budget bill, we will try a veto override on Friday or maybe Monday. We have done it in the past and I think we can override her this time.
Bill Cook: We have a good budget and the adjustments to our pervious budget are detailed below. If she vetoes this budget bill, we will try a veto override on Friday or maybe Monday. We have done it in the past and I think we can override her this time.
 
Anne Blythe, writing for the News & Observer has an interesting story on the ongoing dispute between one school system in the state, Cabarrus County, and the rest of the school systems, the State Board of Education and essentially The Education Establishment in the state.
Anne Blythe, writing for the News & Observer has an interesting story on the ongoing dispute between one school system in the state, Cabarrus County, and the rest of the school systems, the State Board of Education and essentially The Education Establishment in the state.
 
Mrs. Lillian Paul Jefferson, 87, a resident of 2526 Yeatesville Road, the Banjo Fork area of Bath, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at her home.
Mrs. Lillian Paul Jefferson, 87, a resident of 2526 Yeatesville Road, the Banjo Fork area of Bath, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at her home.
 
Hilton Ray Stilley, a resident of 18635 N.C. Highway 33 East, Edward, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Washington.
Hilton Ray Stilley, a resident of 18635 N.C. Highway 33 East, Edward, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Washington.
 
Mrs. Mary Stilley, a resident of 18635 N.C. Highway 33 East, Edward, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mrs. Mary Stilley, a resident of 18635 N.C. Highway 33 East, Edward, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Mrs. Marilyn Stokes Sermons, age 81, a resident of 105 Driver Road, Washington, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Ridgewood Manor.
Mrs. Marilyn Stokes Sermons, age 81, a resident of 105 Driver Road, Washington, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Ridgewood Manor.
 
Mrs. Nellie Carrow Thornton, 69, a resident of 9705 Lake Wheeler Road, Fuquay Varina, died Monday, June 25, 2012, in Wake Medical Center.
Mrs. Nellie Carrow Thornton, 69, a resident of 9705 Lake Wheeler Road, Fuquay Varina, died Monday, June 25, 2012, in Wake Medical Center.
 
As I observed yesterday, the new budget plan for 2012-13 contains many good provisions. I admit to being frustrated, however, at the unwillingness of conferees to include $10 million to compensate victims of North Carolina's forced-sterilization program.
As I observed yesterday, the new budget plan for 2012-13 contains many good provisions. I admit to being frustrated, however, at the unwillingness of conferees to include $10 million to compensate victims of North Carolina's forced-sterilization program.
 
The Senate and House completed work on the 2012-13 state budget on Thursday, June 21, by adopting the joint conference report that makes changes to the second year of the state's biennial budget.
The Senate and House completed work on the 2012-13 state budget on Thursday, June 21, by adopting the joint conference report that makes changes to the second year of the state's biennial budget.
 
Could it be that Thom Tillis doesn't think he can depend on Mattie to tote his agenda; that Mattie will actually represent the voters in her district?
Could it be that Thom Tillis doesn't think he can depend on Mattie to tote his agenda; that Mattie will actually represent the voters in her district?
 
Beaufort County Community College has tapped one of its graduates to head its nurse aide programs and oversee the program*s move to a new building on campus.
Beaufort County Community College has tapped one of its graduates to head its nurse aide programs and oversee the program*s move to a new building on campus.
 
Most people have heard the story of the little boy who cried wolf when there was no wolf. Now might be a good time for Pryor Gibson to revisit Aesop's Fables or the older quotes that bear witness to the same thought: when you make a habit of not telling the truth, people tend not to believe you.
Most people have heard the story of the little boy who cried wolf when there was no wolf. Now might be a good time for Pryor Gibson to revisit Aesop's Fables or the older quotes that bear witness to the same thought: when you make a habit of not telling the truth, people tend not to believe you.
 
Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Cook Jackson, age 73, a resident of Washington, N.C. died Saturday, June 23, 2012.
Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Cook Jackson, age 73, a resident of Washington, N.C. died Saturday, June 23, 2012.
 
Samuel Alfred "Buddy" Brickhouse, III, 48, a resident of 3190 NC Hwy 92 East, Washington, NC, went to heaven after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 24, 2012.
Samuel Alfred "Buddy" Brickhouse, III, 48, a resident of 3190 NC Hwy 92 East, Washington, NC, went to heaven after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 24, 2012.
 
Mr. James Lacy “Jimmy” Johnson, Jr., age 75, a resident of 1218 Pamlico St., Washington, died Saturday June 23, 2012 at Clara Manor of Washington.
Mr. James Lacy “Jimmy” Johnson, Jr., age 75, a resident of 1218 Pamlico St., Washington, died Saturday June 23, 2012 at Clara Manor of Washington.
 
Wake County's decision not to put a half-cent sales tax referendum on the Nov. 6 general election ballot "is troubling" to Durham County officials, and will affect how they move forward with a tri-county regional transit plan featuring a mixture of light rail and expanded bus service.
Wake County's decision not to put a half-cent sales tax referendum on the Nov. 6 general election ballot "is troubling" to Durham County officials, and will affect how they move forward with a tri-county regional transit plan featuring a mixture of light rail and expanded bus service.
 
Today, Monday June 25, the Supreme Court handed down its ruling on the constitutionality of Arizona's controversial immigration law, S.B. 1070.
Today, Monday June 25, the Supreme Court handed down its ruling on the constitutionality of Arizona's controversial immigration law, S.B. 1070.
 
Hood Richardson, a long time county commissioner and an even loner proponent of making his comments known on the front window of his commercial building on North Market Street in Washington, NC, is being called to task for placing on his "store" window a political advertisement for Mattie Lawson.
Hood Richardson, a long time county commissioner and an even loner proponent of making his comments known on the front window of his commercial building on North Market Street in Washington, NC, is being called to task for placing on his "store" window a political advertisement for Mattie Lawson.
 
In recent months, liberal advocacy groups have conducted a concerted attack against the American Legislative Exchange Council, the Washington, D.C.- based nonpartisan public-policy group created in 1973 that promotes federalism, free markets, and limited government.
In recent months, liberal advocacy groups have conducted a concerted attack against the American Legislative Exchange Council, the Washington, D.C.- based nonpartisan public-policy group created in 1973 that promotes federalism, free markets, and limited government.
 
Mr. Samuel A. "Buddy" Brickhouse , a resident of Hwy 92 East Bath, NC, died Sunday June 24, 2012 at his residence.
Mr. Samuel A. "Buddy" Brickhouse , a resident of Hwy 92 East Bath, NC, died Sunday June 24, 2012 at his residence.
 
It is entirely possible that N. C. House Speaker Thom Tillis is the most unpopular politician in Eastern North Carolina right now. And it seems to be getting worse with each passing day.
It is entirely possible that N. C. House Speaker Thom Tillis is the most unpopular politician in Eastern North Carolina right now. And it seems to be getting worse with each passing day.
 
I'm going to out on a limb here and predict that the legislature's new spending plan for 2012-13 will not result in the demise of public education, the collapse of North Carolina's economy, a plague of locusts, or the end of western civilization as we know it.
I'm going to out on a limb here and predict that the legislature's new spending plan for 2012-13 will not result in the demise of public education, the collapse of North Carolina's economy, a plague of locusts, or the end of western civilization as we know it.
 
The Batman series in celluloid has had more than its share of ups and downs, with four of the films; "Batman," "Bateman Returns," "Batman Begins," and "The Dark Knight" reasonably fine entertainment, and worthy of some notoriety amongst aficionados of the "caped crusader."
The Batman series in celluloid has had more than its share of ups and downs, with four of the films; "Batman," "Bateman Returns," "Batman Begins," and "The Dark Knight" reasonably fine entertainment, and worthy of some notoriety amongst aficionados of the "caped crusader."
 
These latest announcements from the John Cotten Tayloe Elementary School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
These latest announcements from the John Cotten Tayloe Elementary School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
 
This system worked quite well; they were a great team - Ed was unbeatable and Arthur was to be the ascending Democrat in one local seat or another, after Ed retired, and Ed did one day retire.
This system worked quite well; they were a great team - Ed was unbeatable and Arthur was to be the ascending Democrat in one local seat or another, after Ed retired, and Ed did one day retire.
 
A Blonde Joke that You'veT Never Heard Before - Three Wishes - Cheap Suits - Copper Wire & Communication
A Blonde Joke that You'veT Never Heard Before - Three Wishes - Cheap Suits - Copper Wire & Communication
 
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