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State, county and local officials watch as Russell Smith, chairman of the BCCC Board of Trustees, and BCCC President Barbara Tansey cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening on Monday, Aug. 13, of the new allied health and nursing building on the BCCC campus.
State, county and local officials watch as Russell Smith, chairman of the BCCC Board of Trustees, and BCCC President Barbara Tansey cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening on Monday, Aug. 13, of the new allied health and nursing building on the BCCC campus.
 
The term "third rail," in the context of politics, refers to a policy one cannot touch for fear that he will suffer career electrocution. The analogy stems from the hazardous third rail that powers some train systems.
The term "third rail," in the context of politics, refers to a policy one cannot touch for fear that he will suffer career electrocution. The analogy stems from the hazardous third rail that powers some train systems.
 
Mrs. Bessie Mae Lane Temple, age 92, a resident of the Cypress Glen Retirement Community, died Sunday, August 12, 2012
Mrs. Bessie Mae Lane Temple, age 92, a resident of the Cypress Glen Retirement Community, died Sunday, August 12, 2012
 
Mr. Richard R. Riepe, a resident of Washington, NC, died Saturday, August 11, 2012, at River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Washington, NC
Mr. Richard R. Riepe, a resident of Washington, NC, died Saturday, August 11, 2012, at River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Washington, NC
 
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
 
William John Grimes Sr., 67, a resident of 477 Railroad St., Aurora, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at his residence
William John Grimes Sr., 67, a resident of 477 Railroad St., Aurora, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at his residence
 
Mr. Roy Lee Crisp, Jr., age 80, a resident of 55 Jones Circle, Chocowinity, NC died Friday, August 10, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC
Mr. Roy Lee Crisp, Jr., age 80, a resident of 55 Jones Circle, Chocowinity, NC died Friday, August 10, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC
 
The Director of the FBI called him in one day and told him he was assigning him to clean up the politics of the most corrupt state in the nation. The agent immediately assumed he was being sent to Chicago. He was shocked when the Director told him his new assignment would be in North Carolina.
The Director of the FBI called him in one day and told him he was assigning him to clean up the politics of the most corrupt state in the nation. The agent immediately assumed he was being sent to Chicago. He was shocked when the Director told him his new assignment would be in North Carolina.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Buckman Jr. of Washington, NC, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Katherine Mariah Buckman to William Stanhope Deatherage Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Deatherage of Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Buckman Jr. of Washington, NC, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Katherine Mariah Buckman to William Stanhope Deatherage Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Deatherage of Washington.
 
Lieutenant Jamie Cahoon applied for and obtained warrants charging Martin David Brinson, age 22, of Mary’s Chapel Church Road in Aurora, NC, with five(5) counts of Statutory Rape of a Person Who is 13, 14, or 15 Years Old by a Defendant Who Is at Least Six Years Older Than the Victim.
Lieutenant Jamie Cahoon applied for and obtained warrants charging Martin David Brinson, age 22, of Mary’s Chapel Church Road in Aurora, NC, with five(5) counts of Statutory Rape of a Person Who is 13, 14, or 15 Years Old by a Defendant Who Is at Least Six Years Older Than the Victim.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees at its August meeting recognized Mitchell St. Clair, the immediate past chairman of the board, for his service to the college.
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees at its August meeting recognized Mitchell St. Clair, the immediate past chairman of the board, for his service to the college.
 
Once again, North Carolina cities were beset with crazy long lines of people. If it wasn't Sunday, many people would have thought we were having another Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.
Once again, North Carolina cities were beset with crazy long lines of people. If it wasn't Sunday, many people would have thought we were having another Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.
 
Goose Creek State Park calendar of events for the month of September, 2012.
 
I've changed my mind about the 2012 campaigns for North Carolina governor. I now think they may actually matter.
I've changed my mind about the 2012 campaigns for North Carolina governor. I now think they may actually matter.
 
I am sure that every one has either seen or heard about the brutal attack ad that a super PAC, Priorities USA, unleashed against Mitt Romney.
I am sure that every one has either seen or heard about the brutal attack ad that a super PAC, Priorities USA, unleashed against Mitt Romney.
 
Taxation is the taking of property and earnings in exchange for governmentally provided goods and services or for redistribution. Legislators may also structure taxes as a policy tool to manipulate constituent actions for or against particular goods or services.
Taxation is the taking of property and earnings in exchange for governmentally provided goods and services or for redistribution. Legislators may also structure taxes as a policy tool to manipulate constituent actions for or against particular goods or services.
 
Mrs. Lois Ann O’Neal Ball, age 77, a resident of 103 Pontiac Dr., Washington, NC died Saturday August 11, 2012 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Mrs. Lois Ann O’Neal Ball, age 77, a resident of 103 Pontiac Dr., Washington, NC died Saturday August 11, 2012 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
Investigator Scott Williams applied for and obtained a warrant charging Anthony Terrell Bragg, age 21, of Bay City Road in Aurora with Felony Breaking and Entering, and Larceny after Breaking and Entering.
Investigator Scott Williams applied for and obtained a warrant charging Anthony Terrell Bragg, age 21, of Bay City Road in Aurora with Felony Breaking and Entering, and Larceny after Breaking and Entering.
 
The wild swings in North Carolina's higher education budget may have come to a halt. Last year, the University of North Carolina system absorbed roughly $400 million in cuts -- a few years before that, higher ed was getting annual increases of 5 percent and more.
The wild swings in North Carolina's higher education budget may have come to a halt. Last year, the University of North Carolina system absorbed roughly $400 million in cuts -- a few years before that, higher ed was getting annual increases of 5 percent and more.
 
Late registration for fall semester at Beaufort County Community College runs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Classes begin Wednesday.
Late registration for fall semester at Beaufort County Community College runs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Classes begin Wednesday.
 
Did you venture out to purchase school supplies for your aspiring young scholar during our state's tax-free weekend? Or, perhaps your child's school days have long passed and you simply wanted to acquire a new computer without incurring a sales tax.
Did you venture out to purchase school supplies for your aspiring young scholar during our state's tax-free weekend? Or, perhaps your child's school days have long passed and you simply wanted to acquire a new computer without incurring a sales tax.
 
Every two years since 1996, coinciding with North Carolina's races for governor and lieutenant governor, council of state, and the general assembly, the John Locke Foundation has published a revised edition of Agenda, our public policy guide for candidates and voters.
Every two years since 1996, coinciding with North Carolina's races for governor and lieutenant governor, council of state, and the general assembly, the John Locke Foundation has published a revised edition of Agenda, our public policy guide for candidates and voters.
 
John Denver fans will remember one of his hit songs that said: "some days are diamonds, some days are stones. Sometimes the hard times just won't leave us along." That tune comes to mind when one looks John at the recently released test scores for Beaufort County Schools.
John Denver fans will remember one of his hit songs that said: "some days are diamonds, some days are stones. Sometimes the hard times just won't leave us along." That tune comes to mind when one looks John at the recently released test scores for Beaufort County Schools.
 
Hardison turned himself in at the Magistrate’s Office on August 8th and was released after posting a $1,000.00 secured bond.
Hardison turned himself in at the Magistrate’s Office on August 8th and was released after posting a $1,000.00 secured bond.
 
We do not have to lay awake at night and listen for noises that are so faint we wonder whether we heard something or we imagined we heard something.
We do not have to lay awake at night and listen for noises that are so faint we wonder whether we heard something or we imagined we heard something.
 
Edenton Internal Medicine is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group operating under the name Vidant Internal Medicine – Edenton.
Edenton Internal Medicine is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group operating under the name Vidant Internal Medicine – Edenton.
 
North Carolina's film tax incentive program is in the news again. The Fayetteville Observer recently carried a puff piece about how "Stars have aligned for North Carolina's film industry."
North Carolina's film tax incentive program is in the news again. The Fayetteville Observer recently carried a puff piece about how "Stars have aligned for North Carolina's film industry."
 
Responding to an ad in last Wednesday’s Bertie Ledger that was critical of the Republican Party, I’d like to thank the gentleman who wrote it, because the insulting rhetoric and lies prove something that many people are now beginning to realize.
Responding to an ad in last Wednesday’s Bertie Ledger that was critical of the Republican Party, I’d like to thank the gentleman who wrote it, because the insulting rhetoric and lies prove something that many people are now beginning to realize.
 
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000.00 for information leading to his arrest of Simon Allen Hardison Sr.
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000.00 for information leading to his arrest of Simon Allen Hardison Sr.
 
Even capitalism's biggest fans have to admit that industrialization has made our world dirtier. At least that seems to be conventional wisdom.
Even capitalism's biggest fans have to admit that industrialization has made our world dirtier. At least that seems to be conventional wisdom.
 
Mr. Roy Lee Crisp Jr., age 80, a resident of 55 Jones Circle, Chocowinity, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Mr. Roy Lee Crisp Jr., age 80, a resident of 55 Jones Circle, Chocowinity, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
 
Mrs. Lois Ann O’Neal Ball, age 77, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Mrs. Lois Ann O’Neal Ball, age 77, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
Lisabeth Gerard “Bonnie” Hoffman, age 46, a resident of Greenville, NC died Friday August 10, 2012 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Lisabeth Gerard “Bonnie” Hoffman, age 46, a resident of Greenville, NC died Friday August 10, 2012 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
Mr. Daniel Franklin Alligood, age 81, a resident of Lizzard Slip Rd., Washington, NC, died Thursday, August 9, 2012.
Mr. Daniel Franklin Alligood, age 81, a resident of Lizzard Slip Rd., Washington, NC, died Thursday, August 9, 2012.
 
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