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Mrs. Laura B. Peele of Belhaven died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Ridgewood Manor of Washington.
Mrs. Laura B. Peele of Belhaven died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Ridgewood Manor of Washington.
 
I have always wondered just how a community organizer from Chicago could get elected to the highest office of the land.
I have always wondered just how a community organizer from Chicago could get elected to the highest office of the land.
 
Still puzzled about how North Carolina can rank so highly on some national measures of business climate, and still have among the worst-performing economies in the country?
Still puzzled about how North Carolina can rank so highly on some national measures of business climate, and still have among the worst-performing economies in the country?
 
Beatrice D. Foster, age 71, a resident of Riverside Apartments, Washington, NC passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at her home.
Beatrice D. Foster, age 71, a resident of Riverside Apartments, Washington, NC passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at her home.
 
Mr. William “Bill” Keating, age 78, a resident of 107 Pinetree Drive, Washington died Thursday morning July 26, 2012 at his home.
Mr. William “Bill” Keating, age 78, a resident of 107 Pinetree Drive, Washington died Thursday morning July 26, 2012 at his home.
 
Mrs. Mattie W. Black, age 95, a resident of Ridgewood Manor and a former resident of Black Rd., Washington , NC, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012.
Mrs. Mattie W. Black, age 95, a resident of Ridgewood Manor and a former resident of Black Rd., Washington , NC, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012.
 
Voter Integrity Project of North Carolina today at 1:30 officially challenged of 386 deceased Wake County citizens who they claim are still on the voter roll as part of the group's statewide effort to remove deceased voters from county election rolls.
Voter Integrity Project of North Carolina today at 1:30 officially challenged of 386 deceased Wake County citizens who they claim are still on the voter roll as part of the group's statewide effort to remove deceased voters from county election rolls.
 
A search of Adams' residence resulted in the seizure of a quantity of marijuana, digital scales containing marijuana residue and drug packaging material.
A search of Adams' residence resulted in the seizure of a quantity of marijuana, digital scales containing marijuana residue and drug packaging material.
 
Beaufort County Schools, Beaufort County United Way and Washington Walmart Super Center are proud to announce participation in a statewide partnership with Walmart to collect school supplies for economically-disadvantaged students in local communities throughout the state.
Beaufort County Schools, Beaufort County United Way and Washington Walmart Super Center are proud to announce participation in a statewide partnership with Walmart to collect school supplies for economically-disadvantaged students in local communities throughout the state.
 
This morning at the Pitt County Board of Elections, "Organizing for America" (ACORN) succeeded in pushing its brand of "community organizing" in Pitt County for this November's election by convincing the board to approve Sunday voting.
This morning at the Pitt County Board of Elections, "Organizing for America" (ACORN) succeeded in pushing its brand of "community organizing" in Pitt County for this November's election by convincing the board to approve Sunday voting.
 
Documents obtained by the Civitas Institute reveal reports filed by those receiving state and federal grants are limited in length to little more than three tweets - raising questions about how well that spending is being tracked and evaluated.
Documents obtained by the Civitas Institute reveal reports filed by those receiving state and federal grants are limited in length to little more than three tweets - raising questions about how well that spending is being tracked and evaluated.
 
After months of complaining about being bullied by her colleagues on the Buncombe County Board of Education, Lisa Baldwin has enlisted the assistance of a state lawmaker to determine whether a new board policy improperly restricts her access to public records.
After months of complaining about being bullied by her colleagues on the Buncombe County Board of Education, Lisa Baldwin has enlisted the assistance of a state lawmaker to determine whether a new board policy improperly restricts her access to public records.
 
Investigator Brad Shackelford applied for and obtained a warrant charging Jesse James Ray, age 27, with Felony Breaking and Entering and Larceny After Breaking and Entering.
Investigator Brad Shackelford applied for and obtained a warrant charging Jesse James Ray, age 27, with Felony Breaking and Entering and Larceny After Breaking and Entering.
 
The 2012 Legislative Session was especially notable for authorizing legislation to set the stage for energy exploration in North Carolina. The legislature also passed several important bills to limit job-killing environmental regulations, while maintaining environmental protection.
The 2012 Legislative Session was especially notable for authorizing legislation to set the stage for energy exploration in North Carolina. The legislature also passed several important bills to limit job-killing environmental regulations, while maintaining environmental protection.
 
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality announced recently that mercury emissions in North Carolina are down by 70 percent.
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality announced recently that mercury emissions in North Carolina are down by 70 percent.
 
Jerry Leath Mills passed away unexpectedly at his home here on Sunday, July 22nd, 2012.
Jerry Leath Mills passed away unexpectedly at his home here on Sunday, July 22nd, 2012.
 
Mizell was charged with obtaining property by false pretences from Wake County as well as possessing more than 5 counterfeit instruments and two counts of obtaining property by false pretences in Washington.
Mizell was charged with obtaining property by false pretences from Wake County as well as possessing more than 5 counterfeit instruments and two counts of obtaining property by false pretences in Washington.
 
You know you live in an Upside-down Land if ... You can get arrested for expired tags on your car but not for being in the country illegally.
You know you live in an Upside-down Land if ... You can get arrested for expired tags on your car but not for being in the country illegally.
 
Investigator Scott Williams applied for and obtained warrants charging William Joseph White and Thomas Corey Umphlett, age 23, of Blackjack Simpson Road in Greenville with one count each of Felony Larceny, and 12 counts each of Obtaining Property by False Pretense.
Investigator Scott Williams applied for and obtained warrants charging William Joseph White and Thomas Corey Umphlett, age 23, of Blackjack Simpson Road in Greenville with one count each of Felony Larceny, and 12 counts each of Obtaining Property by False Pretense.
 
Legislative Democrats did not give the GOP high marks, citing a host of differences in philosophy and approach and that the new laws would result in ineffective or even harmful policies.
Legislative Democrats did not give the GOP high marks, citing a host of differences in philosophy and approach and that the new laws would result in ineffective or even harmful policies.
 
The terribly flawed congressional members that were used as foils - a backdrop or canvas to paint this morality play - were just one of the many parallels to today's society that gave this film the edginess of real life.
The terribly flawed congressional members that were used as foils - a backdrop or canvas to paint this morality play - were just one of the many parallels to today's society that gave this film the edginess of real life.
 
School choice in North Carolina recently hit a major roadblock when Superior Court Judge Abraham Jones barred a virtual charter school from operating in the state.
School choice in North Carolina recently hit a major roadblock when Superior Court Judge Abraham Jones barred a virtual charter school from operating in the state.
 
The Washington City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday (7-23-12), set the stage for what might eventually lead to a reform of the city/county economic development program.
The Washington City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday (7-23-12), set the stage for what might eventually lead to a reform of the city/county economic development program.
 
For the second year in a row, Gov. Bev Perdue vetoed the state budget approved by the General Assembly. And also for the second straight year, the General Assembly garnered the three-fifths majority vote in both chambers needed to override her veto.
For the second year in a row, Gov. Bev Perdue vetoed the state budget approved by the General Assembly. And also for the second straight year, the General Assembly garnered the three-fifths majority vote in both chambers needed to override her veto.
 
The disasters of the Economic Development Council spending spree, the loss of the hospital, the millions lost in the school bond over run, the over building of the school system, and the building of the US 17 bypass also known are serious events in the history of Beaufort C
The disasters of the Economic Development Council spending spree, the loss of the hospital, the millions lost in the school bond over run, the over building of the school system, and the building of the US 17 bypass also known are serious events in the history of Beaufort C
 
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington with Dennis Davis, Joel Davis, and Billy Ray Askew officiating.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington with Dennis Davis, Joel Davis, and Billy Ray Askew officiating.
 
John “Boy Blue” Ore, a resident of 407 E. Third St., Apartment 103, Washington, died July 21, 2012, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
John “Boy Blue” Ore, a resident of 407 E. Third St., Apartment 103, Washington, died July 21, 2012, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
 
Lee Montford Hardison, 71, died at his Washington home on June 5.
Lee Montford Hardison, 71, died at his Washington home on June 5.
 
I have no problem offering electoral predictions. Until 2008, I had a fairly good record pegging races, and my 2010 predictions proved to be within a couple of seats of the actual congressional and legislative results.
I have no problem offering electoral predictions. Until 2008, I had a fairly good record pegging races, and my 2010 predictions proved to be within a couple of seats of the actual congressional and legislative results.
 
In this overstimulated and under-worked society that now passes as Americana, it is still okay to love your country.
In this overstimulated and under-worked society that now passes as Americana, it is still okay to love your country.
 
Goose Creek State Park calendar of events for the month of August, 2012.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly has officially concluded its business for 2012, ending a biennium that brought much needed policy changes to our state
The North Carolina General Assembly has officially concluded its business for 2012, ending a biennium that brought much needed policy changes to our state
 
There is a strong possibility that eastern North Carolina could experience a second, and very rare, derecho storm this season, which could spawn tornadoes, gustnadoes, or straight-line winds.
There is a strong possibility that eastern North Carolina could experience a second, and very rare, derecho storm this season, which could spawn tornadoes, gustnadoes, or straight-line winds.
 
The sweepstakes industry is a sizable, if controversial, juggernaut in North Carolina. The state Supreme Court is expected to rule later this year whether it is legal.
The sweepstakes industry is a sizable, if controversial, juggernaut in North Carolina. The state Supreme Court is expected to rule later this year whether it is legal.
 
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