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A graveside service for Mr. Timothy Duane “Tim” Turner will be held at 11:00 AM today at Pamlico Memorial Gardens.
A graveside service for Mr. Timothy Duane “Tim” Turner will be held at 11:00 AM today at Pamlico Memorial Gardens.
 
Mr. Richard James Steinbacher, age 71, a resident of Lakeview Lane, Pamlico Plantation, Washington, NC, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Ridgewood Manor & Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Richard James Steinbacher, age 71, a resident of Lakeview Lane, Pamlico Plantation, Washington, NC, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Ridgewood Manor & Rehabilitation Center.
 
Mr. Bailey Judson “B.J.” Wiggs, Jr., 84, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, August 23, 2012.
Mr. Bailey Judson “B.J.” Wiggs, Jr., 84, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, August 23, 2012.
 
A Moore County man who was on probation for domestic violence charges is accused of killing his live-in girlfriend, whose body was found Wednesday near the entrance to the county landfill, authorities said.
A Moore County man who was on probation for domestic violence charges is accused of killing his live-in girlfriend, whose body was found Wednesday near the entrance to the county landfill, authorities said.
 
Not too many years ago political conventions were high drama. We sat glued to our televisions watching delegates hammer out the party platform and present the roll call of states to select a presidential nominee.
Not too many years ago political conventions were high drama. We sat glued to our televisions watching delegates hammer out the party platform and present the roll call of states to select a presidential nominee.
 
Mr. Bailey Judson "Billy" Wiggs, Jr., age 84, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at his home
Mr. Bailey Judson "Billy" Wiggs, Jr., age 84, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at his home
 
Mr. Richard James Steinbacher, age 71, a resident of Lake View Lane, Washington, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Ridgewood Manor.
Mr. Richard James Steinbacher, age 71, a resident of Lake View Lane, Washington, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Ridgewood Manor.
 
Romalle Holloway, 9 years old, of Greenville, and formerly of Washington, died Monday, August 20, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
Romalle Holloway, 9 years old, of Greenville, and formerly of Washington, died Monday, August 20, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
 
Mrs. Freda "Irene" Cratt Hamilton, age 80, a resident of 201 East 2nd Street, Robersonville, died Monday, August 6, 2012
Mrs. Freda "Irene" Cratt Hamilton, age 80, a resident of 201 East 2nd Street, Robersonville, died Monday, August 6, 2012
 
Mr. James Earl "Jimmy" Berry II, age 46, a resident of 3107 NC Hwy 33 West, Grimesland, NC, died Tuesday August 21, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Mr. James Earl "Jimmy" Berry II, age 46, a resident of 3107 NC Hwy 33 West, Grimesland, NC, died Tuesday August 21, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
Hammering forcefully at what he called President Obama's "raid" on Medicare, divisive re-election tactics and economic policies that have put America on the edge of a fiscal cliff, GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan told a Raleigh crowd Wednesday it is imperative to elect Republican challenge
Hammering forcefully at what he called President Obama's "raid" on Medicare, divisive re-election tactics and economic policies that have put America on the edge of a fiscal cliff, GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan told a Raleigh crowd Wednesday it is imperative to elect Republican challenge
 
Candidates for North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner Debate will be held in Morehead City on Monday, September 17, 2012. It will be most interesting to see just how the current insurance commissioner, Wayne Goodwin, defends his record.
Candidates for North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner Debate will be held in Morehead City on Monday, September 17, 2012. It will be most interesting to see just how the current insurance commissioner, Wayne Goodwin, defends his record.
 
During a search of Clark, Detention Officers discovered 10 Oxycodone tablets concealed in a taped up napkin in Clark’s left sock.
During a search of Clark, Detention Officers discovered 10 Oxycodone tablets concealed in a taped up napkin in Clark’s left sock.
 
During President Obama's much-criticized "you didn't build that" speech last month in Roanoke, Va., his main point seemed to be that if you are successful in business you didn't do it alone.
During President Obama's much-criticized "you didn't build that" speech last month in Roanoke, Va., his main point seemed to be that if you are successful in business you didn't do it alone.
 
This is a follow-up of a story we posted Thursday (8-23-12) about a Marine who was detained in Chesterfield County, Virginia for making what authorities contended were threatening comments.
This is a follow-up of a story we posted Thursday (8-23-12) about a Marine who was detained in Chesterfield County, Virginia for making what authorities contended were threatening comments.
 
A lot will happen during the next two and one half months. Almost all of it designed to confuse, throw you off track and lead you into making an emotional decision in the political races.
A lot will happen during the next two and one half months. Almost all of it designed to confuse, throw you off track and lead you into making an emotional decision in the political races.
 
As a longtime advocate of shortening North Carolina's ballot and rationalizing the distribution of executive power in state government, I was glad to see some folks reacting to a recent News & Observer series on workers-comp evasion by calling for state agency reorganization.
As a longtime advocate of shortening North Carolina's ballot and rationalizing the distribution of executive power in state government, I was glad to see some folks reacting to a recent News & Observer series on workers-comp evasion by calling for state agency reorganization.
 
Debra Goldman, Repubican nominee for State Auditor and Wake County School Board Member, was honored to be a featured speaker at the Paul Ryan victory rally at the Raleigh headquaters of the sheet metal fabrication company SMT.
Debra Goldman, Repubican nominee for State Auditor and Wake County School Board Member, was honored to be a featured speaker at the Paul Ryan victory rally at the Raleigh headquaters of the sheet metal fabrication company SMT.
 
As the traditional public school year in North Carolina is about to begin, Cabarrus County proponents of a statewide virtual charter school cling to longshot hopes that their unprecedented e-learning institution can open this year.
As the traditional public school year in North Carolina is about to begin, Cabarrus County proponents of a statewide virtual charter school cling to longshot hopes that their unprecedented e-learning institution can open this year.
 
The public is invited to attend a free education and stroke awareness screening session in Grimesland.
The public is invited to attend a free education and stroke awareness screening session in Grimesland.
 
According to Hickman, these Core Values will be posted on the County GOP's website at www.beaufortcountygop.com with links to more detailed explanations about each point.
According to Hickman, these Core Values will be posted on the County GOP's website at www.beaufortcountygop.com with links to more detailed explanations about each point.
 
A unanimous Court of Appeals Tuesday handed the Republican controlled Legislature a stunning defeat on the issue of pre-Kindergarten education.
A unanimous Court of Appeals Tuesday handed the Republican controlled Legislature a stunning defeat on the issue of pre-Kindergarten education.
 
On August 21, 2012 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Beaufort County Detention Officers were processing a female inmate who had been recently arrested for DWI and Assault on a Government Official by the NCSHP.
On August 21, 2012 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Beaufort County Detention Officers were processing a female inmate who had been recently arrested for DWI and Assault on a Government Official by the NCSHP.
 
If chronic poverty were easy to prevent, it wouldn't have become chronic in the first place.
If chronic poverty were easy to prevent, it wouldn't have become chronic in the first place.
 
On Tuesday, August 14th Washington Police-Fire Department announced the winner of the essay contest at National Night Out festivities. The winner was Brylee McKenna Phillips of Washington.
On Tuesday, August 14th Washington Police-Fire Department announced the winner of the essay contest at National Night Out festivities. The winner was Brylee McKenna Phillips of Washington.
 
The Beaufort County Health Department's Environmental Health Section is urging citizens to take action to control mosquitoes around their homes.
The Beaufort County Health Department's Environmental Health Section is urging citizens to take action to control mosquitoes around their homes.
 
North Carolina's corporate income tax violates basic principles of sound economic policy and open government.
 
Timothy Duane "Tim" Turner, 52, a resident of Washington, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at his home
Timothy Duane "Tim" Turner, 52, a resident of Washington, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at his home
 
Freda Irene Cratt Hamilton, of Robersonville, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012
Freda Irene Cratt Hamilton, of Robersonville, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012
 
James Earl "Jimmy" Berry II, 46, a resident of 3107 NC Hwy 33 West, Grimesland, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
James Earl "Jimmy" Berry II, 46, a resident of 3107 NC Hwy 33 West, Grimesland, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals recently delivered a mixed verdict to Charlotte in its dispute with Cedar Greene Apartments over garbage collection.
The N.C. Court of Appeals recently delivered a mixed verdict to Charlotte in its dispute with Cedar Greene Apartments over garbage collection.
 
We recently published an article here that reported on a case in Pennsylvania in which law enforcement officials detained an American citizen apparently only because a "friend" called police and told them he was concerned about the victim's state of mind.
We recently published an article here that reported on a case in Pennsylvania in which law enforcement officials detained an American citizen apparently only because a "friend" called police and told them he was concerned about the victim's state of mind.
 
Many years ago, columnist George will coined the phrase "The Stupid Party" to describe the GOP establishment and its stupefying habit of taking a situation -- tailor made for the party's success -- and turning it into a disaster.
Many years ago, columnist George will coined the phrase "The Stupid Party" to describe the GOP establishment and its stupefying habit of taking a situation -- tailor made for the party's success -- and turning it into a disaster.
 
Mr. Kenneth Wayne "Big Wayne" Waters, age 46, a resident of 27 Morgan Rd. Washington, NC died Tuesday August 21, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Mr. Kenneth Wayne "Big Wayne" Waters, age 46, a resident of 27 Morgan Rd. Washington, NC died Tuesday August 21, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
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