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Ms. Ethel Spruill, 66, of 1064 U.S. Highway 64 East, Plymouth, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie.
Ms. Ethel Spruill, 66, of 1064 U.S. Highway 64 East, Plymouth, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie.
 
Sandy Slade Jr., a resident of 13699 U.S. 264 E., Swan Quarter, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at his home.
Sandy Slade Jr., a resident of 13699 U.S. 264 E., Swan Quarter, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at his home.
 
Frances Byrd (Sanderson) Harris, 81, of Chesapeake, Va., passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Chesapeake General Hospital
Frances Byrd (Sanderson) Harris, 81, of Chesapeake, Va., passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Chesapeake General Hospital
 
Governor Mitt Romney embraced his first presidential debate, with vigor, and an enthusiastic optimism to project the truth, unfiltered and unencumbered, and thus intellectually bloodied Candidate Obama, and his office of new socialistic ideals for his odd vision of an Obama shaped America.
Governor Mitt Romney embraced his first presidential debate, with vigor, and an enthusiastic optimism to project the truth, unfiltered and unencumbered, and thus intellectually bloodied Candidate Obama, and his office of new socialistic ideals for his odd vision of an Obama shaped America.
 
James Cotton Rawls, a resident of Bayside Shores in Washington, has been appointed to the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees by Gov. Bev Perdue.
James Cotton Rawls, a resident of Bayside Shores in Washington, has been appointed to the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees by Gov. Bev Perdue.
 
Louis "Bobby" Armstrong, a resident of 84 Mallison Harvey Road, Washington, died Friday, September 28, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Louis "Bobby" Armstrong, a resident of 84 Mallison Harvey Road, Washington, died Friday, September 28, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Tina Bos Boerema, 87, of 4085 NC 45 N., Pantego, entered eternal glory to be with her faithful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 29, 2012, in Byron Center, Michigan.
Tina Bos Boerema, 87, of 4085 NC 45 N., Pantego, entered eternal glory to be with her faithful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 29, 2012, in Byron Center, Michigan.
 
Donald "Rick" Michael Boyd Sr., 57, a resident of 323 Van Norden St., Washington, died Friday, September 28, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Clair Ranch, 120 Hodge Road, Washington.
Donald "Rick" Michael Boyd Sr., 57, a resident of 323 Van Norden St., Washington, died Friday, September 28, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Clair Ranch, 120 Hodge Road, Washington.
 
In 2010, Rabon won by 63.5 percent in an open-seat contest created by the retirement of Sen. R.C. Soles Jr., a Columbus County Democrat who served the district for a record 34 years.
In 2010, Rabon won by 63.5 percent in an open-seat contest created by the retirement of Sen. R.C. Soles Jr., a Columbus County Democrat who served the district for a record 34 years.
 
The edu-crats at Moore County Public Schools have outdone themselves again -- putting forth a rather questionable bit of innovation:
The edu-crats at Moore County Public Schools have outdone themselves again -- putting forth a rather questionable bit of innovation:
 
Investigator Jim Adams applied for and obtained a warrant charging David Bradley Snell with one count of Felony Breaking and Entering and one count of Larceny after Breaking and Entering.
Investigator Jim Adams applied for and obtained a warrant charging David Bradley Snell with one count of Felony Breaking and Entering and one count of Larceny after Breaking and Entering.
 
New York Times readers learned in early August of Steve Cooksey, the Charlotte-area "diabetes warrior," who has sued the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition because it has tried to censor Cooksey's blog touting the health benefits of the low-carb, high-protein "paleo" diet.
New York Times readers learned in early August of Steve Cooksey, the Charlotte-area "diabetes warrior," who has sued the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition because it has tried to censor Cooksey's blog touting the health benefits of the low-carb, high-protein "paleo" diet.
 
Students and representatives from several community organizations will be joining schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Students and representatives from several community organizations will be joining schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
 
A former South Carolina congressman told an environmental forum that many conservatives don't think they can compete when it comes to visions for improving the environment.
A former South Carolina congressman told an environmental forum that many conservatives don't think they can compete when it comes to visions for improving the environment.
 
If one is interested in what realistically passes for total Conservative political discourse in Beaufort County, one must visit the Conservative Republican Club, Thursday Night, October 11, 2012.
If one is interested in what realistically passes for total Conservative political discourse in Beaufort County, one must visit the Conservative Republican Club, Thursday Night, October 11, 2012.
 
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that have more freedom than district-run public schools, but are required to meet certain state regulations, such as participation in the accountability program, the ABCs of Public Education.
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that have more freedom than district-run public schools, but are required to meet certain state regulations, such as participation in the accountability program, the ABCs of Public Education.
 
Among the statewide races to be decided this fall is State Superintendent of Public Instruction. June Atkinson has held the position since August 2005, and is the Democratic nominee for the office.
Among the statewide races to be decided this fall is State Superintendent of Public Instruction. June Atkinson has held the position since August 2005, and is the Democratic nominee for the office.
 
North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District race could be a bellwether for the next two years of Congress and the Republican Party.
North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District race could be a bellwether for the next two years of Congress and the Republican Party.
 
Louis “Bobby” Armstrong, a resident of 84 Mallison Harvey Road, Washington, died Friday, September 28, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Louis “Bobby” Armstrong, a resident of 84 Mallison Harvey Road, Washington, died Friday, September 28, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
While many candidates hold meet-and-greets in swanky hotel ballrooms, Tedesco holds court at dutch-treat events in small town cafés.
While many candidates hold meet-and-greets in swanky hotel ballrooms, Tedesco holds court at dutch-treat events in small town cafés.
 
I don't find the structure of North Carolina's tax code to be at all surprising. I find it confusing, destructive, unfair, and absurd, as do most folks who have ever studied it. But no one should ever be surprised that tax systems are screwy.
I don't find the structure of North Carolina's tax code to be at all surprising. I find it confusing, destructive, unfair, and absurd, as do most folks who have ever studied it. But no one should ever be surprised that tax systems are screwy.
 
Ms. Louise Combs Jett, age 79, a resident of River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, died Friday, September 28, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Ms. Louise Combs Jett, age 79, a resident of River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, died Friday, September 28, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Beginning Oct. 1, Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital will expand its cancer services to include radiation therapy. This service will be located at what was the Ahoskie Cancer Center.
Beginning Oct. 1, Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital will expand its cancer services to include radiation therapy. This service will be located at what was the Ahoskie Cancer Center.
 
Looks like the Beaufort County Commissioners are serving up a large helping of Obama style change. Obama promised change. Sure enough things changed, for the worse. Cannot say we did not get change.
Looks like the Beaufort County Commissioners are serving up a large helping of Obama style change. Obama promised change. Sure enough things changed, for the worse. Cannot say we did not get change.
 
The candidates for the District 1 seat in the North Carolina Senate agree on two key transportation issues that have dominated coastal Carolina headlines, but that's where the common ground ends.
The candidates for the District 1 seat in the North Carolina Senate agree on two key transportation issues that have dominated coastal Carolina headlines, but that's where the common ground ends.
 
Beaufort County Community College will hold the installation ceremony for its fifth President, Dr. Barbara Tansey, at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 5, in the auditorium of Building 8 on the BCCC campus.
Beaufort County Community College will hold the installation ceremony for its fifth President, Dr. Barbara Tansey, at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 5, in the auditorium of Building 8 on the BCCC campus.
 
The N&O is presenting the surprising, shocking news that the NC Association of Educators is upset with GOP gubernatorial nominee -- and general election frontrunner -- Pat McCrory.
The N&O is presenting the surprising, shocking news that the NC Association of Educators is upset with GOP gubernatorial nominee -- and general election frontrunner -- Pat McCrory.
 
For many of the unemployed, prosperous times are a cloudy memory. More than 46 million Americans now feed their families with the aid of government food stamps. Look around you right now.
For many of the unemployed, prosperous times are a cloudy memory. More than 46 million Americans now feed their families with the aid of government food stamps. Look around you right now.
 
For those who've been following the Embassy attacks of 9/11 and then the assassinations of ambassador Chris Stevens, his computer aid Sean Smith, and 2 former Navy SEALS, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, it was obvious that the President and his State Department were not on the same page.
For those who've been following the Embassy attacks of 9/11 and then the assassinations of ambassador Chris Stevens, his computer aid Sean Smith, and 2 former Navy SEALS, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, it was obvious that the President and his State Department were not on the same page.
 
Cherie Berry has been North Carolina's labor commissioner for nearly 12 years, and the Catawba County native knows just how to describe her responsibilities.
Cherie Berry has been North Carolina's labor commissioner for nearly 12 years, and the Catawba County native knows just how to describe her responsibilities.
 
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