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Washington uses eminent domain to take private property to enforce housing standards, but does it accomplish the public purpose it claims?
 
Thomas Wayne Hardee, 75, of Greenville, died Thursday, August 16, 2012.
Thomas Wayne Hardee, 75, of Greenville, died Thursday, August 16, 2012.
 
James Clinton Hines, age 21, a resident of Greenville, died Friday, August 17, 2012.
James Clinton Hines, age 21, a resident of Greenville, died Friday, August 17, 2012.
 
In addition, Dr. Knupp has been appointed medical director for Vidant Medical Group Medical Oncology Services. "We are pleased to have someone of Dr. Knupp's experience and reputation joining our Cancer Center team," said Harvey Case, president of Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
In addition, Dr. Knupp has been appointed medical director for Vidant Medical Group Medical Oncology Services. "We are pleased to have someone of Dr. Knupp's experience and reputation joining our Cancer Center team," said Harvey Case, president of Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
On August 3rd Washington Police arrested Jeremiah Stubbs age 34, of Bladenboro NC, for a traffic violation and outstanding probation violation. More than six pounds of marijuana was seized from the vehicle he was operating.
On August 3rd Washington Police arrested Jeremiah Stubbs age 34, of Bladenboro NC, for a traffic violation and outstanding probation violation. More than six pounds of marijuana was seized from the vehicle he was operating.
 
Mr. Sherman Arliss Williams, age 77, a resident of 450 Dallas Paul Rd., Belhaven, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital
Mr. Sherman Arliss Williams, age 77, a resident of 450 Dallas Paul Rd., Belhaven, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital
 
Derrick Lee Satterthwaite, a resident of Washington, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center
Derrick Lee Satterthwaite, a resident of Washington, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center
 
Mrs. Lorine Allen Gray, age 96, a resident of the Wenona Community of Pantego, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plymouth
Mrs. Lorine Allen Gray, age 96, a resident of the Wenona Community of Pantego, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plymouth
 
Don't look now, but North Carolina seems to have survived a significant reduction in the duration of the state's legislative sessions.
Don't look now, but North Carolina seems to have survived a significant reduction in the duration of the state's legislative sessions.
 
Reading the News & Observer these days, you can almost sense the panic among the stenographers in the newsroom. Just yesterday, the paper ran an item about Pat McCrory's tax plan with a headline containing the word "nebulous." No, the item was NOT in the op-ed section. It was a "News" item.
Reading the News & Observer these days, you can almost sense the panic among the stenographers in the newsroom. Just yesterday, the paper ran an item about Pat McCrory's tax plan with a headline containing the word "nebulous." No, the item was NOT in the op-ed section. It was a "News" item.
 
Whitaker’s arrest stemmed from Investigators conducting controlled purchases of prescription pain medication from Whitaker at her residence.
Whitaker’s arrest stemmed from Investigators conducting controlled purchases of prescription pain medication from Whitaker at her residence.
 
The 2010 election saw a major turnaround in the makeup of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. In a county where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-to-1, Republicans ousted three Democratic incumbents on the five-member board with promises to save taxpayers $2 million over four years.
The 2010 election saw a major turnaround in the makeup of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. In a county where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-to-1, Republicans ousted three Democratic incumbents on the five-member board with promises to save taxpayers $2 million over four years.
 
An article by Michael Gerson in the Charlotte Observer (July 22, 2012) states, "In 2000, 5 percent of African-American fourth-graders and 7 percent of their Hispanic peers were assessed proficient in math. . .
An article by Michael Gerson in the Charlotte Observer (July 22, 2012) states, "In 2000, 5 percent of African-American fourth-graders and 7 percent of their Hispanic peers were assessed proficient in math. . .
 
I hope the teenagers who gathered at N.C. Central University were attentive, not just excited, when former Def Jam Records president Kevin Liles stepped to the stage to give the keynote address at the Summer Youth Business and Entrepreneurship Academy.
I hope the teenagers who gathered at N.C. Central University were attentive, not just excited, when former Def Jam Records president Kevin Liles stepped to the stage to give the keynote address at the Summer Youth Business and Entrepreneurship Academy.
 
When the history of America, North Carolina and Beaufort County in the early 21st century is written one of the major issue that will be recalled will be government intervention in private enterprise.
When the history of America, North Carolina and Beaufort County in the early 21st century is written one of the major issue that will be recalled will be government intervention in private enterprise.
 
Sherman Arliss Williams, age 77, a resident of 450 Dallas Paul Road, Belhaven, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
Sherman Arliss Williams, age 77, a resident of 450 Dallas Paul Road, Belhaven, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
 
Mr. James Arthur Gurganus Jr., age 71, a resident of 7810 Holly Springs Church Road, Williamston, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at home
Mr. James Arthur Gurganus Jr., age 71, a resident of 7810 Holly Springs Church Road, Williamston, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at home
 
Mrs. Lorine Allen Gray, age 96, a resident of the Wenona community of Pantego, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at the Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plymouth
Mrs. Lorine Allen Gray, age 96, a resident of the Wenona community of Pantego, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at the Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plymouth
 
Mrs. Jo Anne Carraway Ball, age 61, a resident of 701 W. 11th Street, Washington, died Monday, August 13, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington
Mrs. Jo Anne Carraway Ball, age 61, a resident of 701 W. 11th Street, Washington, died Monday, August 13, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington
 
A new tool to help the big boys avoid paying taxes on personal property has been approved by this short session of the legislature. It started with the sudden introduction of House Bill 462 titled "Contingency Audits/Assessments".
A new tool to help the big boys avoid paying taxes on personal property has been approved by this short session of the legislature. It started with the sudden introduction of House Bill 462 titled "Contingency Audits/Assessments".
 
The experts say the recession ended in 2009; the people in North Carolina say it's still going on. Moreover, by a large margin they expect it to drag on for two years or more.
The experts say the recession ended in 2009; the people in North Carolina say it's still going on. Moreover, by a large margin they expect it to drag on for two years or more.
 
I've had some eye-opening discussions recently with two political pros with close ties to GOP candidates on the November ballot in North Carolina. ( They'll be referenced henceforth as StrategistA and StrategistB.)
I've had some eye-opening discussions recently with two political pros with close ties to GOP candidates on the November ballot in North Carolina. ( They'll be referenced henceforth as StrategistA and StrategistB.)
 
The campaign debate season soon will be upon us, with three scheduled meetings between the two major party candidates for governor already lined up.
The campaign debate season soon will be upon us, with three scheduled meetings between the two major party candidates for governor already lined up.
 
Jo Ann C. Ball, age 61, a resident of Washington, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012.
Jo Ann C. Ball, age 61, a resident of Washington, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012.
 
Alfred Hemby, 86, a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center, Swan Quarter, and formerly of Belhaven, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012.
Alfred Hemby, 86, a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center, Swan Quarter, and formerly of Belhaven, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012.
 
Daniels had been wanted for over a year stemming from two active arrest warrants for Assault on a Female and Failure to Comply with Child Support.
Daniels had been wanted for over a year stemming from two active arrest warrants for Assault on a Female and Failure to Comply with Child Support.
 
If the War of 1812 was, as some have described it, America's first Forgotten War, then the event that occurred 200 years ago today could well be described as a tragically forgotten episode of that war.
If the War of 1812 was, as some have described it, America's first Forgotten War, then the event that occurred 200 years ago today could well be described as a tragically forgotten episode of that war.
 
Since 1962 when Rachel Carson wrote her ground breaking book "Silent Spring" a lot of things in the environmental arena that needed to be changed got changed - mostly for the better.
Since 1962 when Rachel Carson wrote her ground breaking book "Silent Spring" a lot of things in the environmental arena that needed to be changed got changed - mostly for the better.
 
Proctor Kidwell has announced his intention to file next week to run for School Board District 5 in the November election.
Proctor Kidwell has announced his intention to file next week to run for School Board District 5 in the November election.
 
It would be nice to have someone with a (R) next to their name residing in that big pretty house on Blount Street. But what if that person with the (R) next to their name is not really all that big of a fan of limited government?
It would be nice to have someone with a (R) next to their name residing in that big pretty house on Blount Street. But what if that person with the (R) next to their name is not really all that big of a fan of limited government?
 
Hood reports his knowledge of what county business transpired during the August 6, 2012 general meeting.
Hood reports his knowledge of what county business transpired during the August 6, 2012 general meeting.
 
North Carolina's state income tax penalizes people's income-generating activities by reducing the rewards to work, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship.
North Carolina's state income tax penalizes people's income-generating activities by reducing the rewards to work, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship.
 
When the Korans were accidently burned, President Obama profusely apologized to the Muslims. However, I have yet to hear an apology from the Muslims for the death of hundreds of Christians in the past year.
When the Korans were accidently burned, President Obama profusely apologized to the Muslims. However, I have yet to hear an apology from the Muslims for the death of hundreds of Christians in the past year.
 
The court ruled that a trial judge may close some court proceedings from the public. Before doing so, however, the judge must provide a detailed factual record justifying his decision that there was an overriding interest in shielding information from the public from testimony provided under oath.
The court ruled that a trial judge may close some court proceedings from the public. Before doing so, however, the judge must provide a detailed factual record justifying his decision that there was an overriding interest in shielding information from the public from testimony provided under oath.
 
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