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"I love it when a plan comes together."
 
History teaches us that the Ku Klux Klan was a violent organization aimed at terrorizing and intimidating former slaves. They operated as a secret society - a bunch of cowards with white gowns and masks, often carrying guns and a noose.
History teaches us that the Ku Klux Klan was a violent organization aimed at terrorizing and intimidating former slaves. They operated as a secret society - a bunch of cowards with white gowns and masks, often carrying guns and a noose.
 
Public transit systems in North Carolina have become less about helping citizens move around their communities in the way they desire and more about planners gaining enough political power to impose their transportation preferences and land use fads on those citizens.
Public transit systems in North Carolina have become less about helping citizens move around their communities in the way they desire and more about planners gaining enough political power to impose their transportation preferences and land use fads on those citizens.
 
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 58 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, just south from the center of the New Jersey shore.
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 58 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, just south from the center of the New Jersey shore.
 
As I saw Sandra Fluke hob-nobbing around the Anointed One and his henchmen at the Democrat Convention (and since), I couldn't help but think about Monica L. and all that connotes.
As I saw Sandra Fluke hob-nobbing around the Anointed One and his henchmen at the Democrat Convention (and since), I couldn't help but think about Monica L. and all that connotes.
 
Charles August Kuehn, son of the late August and Emma (Hein) Kuehn, was born on April 7, 1921 in Hartford, Connecticut and departed this life to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, October 27, 2012 in Tarboro, North Carolina.
Charles August Kuehn, son of the late August and Emma (Hein) Kuehn, was born on April 7, 1921 in Hartford, Connecticut and departed this life to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, October 27, 2012 in Tarboro, North Carolina.
 
Mrs. Helen Faye Rowe Scrase, age 71, a resident of 530 East St. Belhaven, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at her home.
Mrs. Helen Faye Rowe Scrase, age 71, a resident of 530 East St. Belhaven, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at her home.
 
You said that you would have the most transparent presidency in the history of the United States.
You said that you would have the most transparent presidency in the history of the United States.
 
Hurricane Sandy continues to grow and we become the largest CAT 1 storm in history (1,000 miles in diameter) before she makes landfall, hopefully in the Northeast.
Hurricane Sandy continues to grow and we become the largest CAT 1 storm in history (1,000 miles in diameter) before she makes landfall, hopefully in the Northeast.
 
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as Obamacare, was passed in 2010 in a hurried process that allowed for little understanding of what was in the 2,700-page document.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as Obamacare, was passed in 2010 in a hurried process that allowed for little understanding of what was in the 2,700-page document.
 
Floyd’s arrest stemmed from Investigators conducting a controlled purchase of Oxycodone (Schedule II Controlled Substance) from Floyd.
Floyd’s arrest stemmed from Investigators conducting a controlled purchase of Oxycodone (Schedule II Controlled Substance) from Floyd.
 
A new Civitas Institute study has confirmed what critics have been saying for years: North Carolina's Same Day and Last-Minute Voter Registration processes are seriously flawed.
A new Civitas Institute study has confirmed what critics have been saying for years: North Carolina's Same Day and Last-Minute Voter Registration processes are seriously flawed.
 
Hurricane Sandy is approaching the North Carolina Coast, but at present, as per the storm track forecast by the National Hurricane Center, it appears that it will skirt our coast and make Landfall near the Delaware Bay.
Hurricane Sandy is approaching the North Carolina Coast, but at present, as per the storm track forecast by the National Hurricane Center, it appears that it will skirt our coast and make Landfall near the Delaware Bay.
 
While North Carolina's economy continues to rot. and the unemployment lines get bigger, the Democrat Party only wants to talk about gynecology.
While North Carolina's economy continues to rot. and the unemployment lines get bigger, the Democrat Party only wants to talk about gynecology.
 
"I have no separate feeling about being an American citizen and colored. I am merely a fragment of the Great Soul that surges within the boundaries. My country, right or wrong." -- Zora Neale Hurston.
"I have no separate feeling about being an American citizen and colored. I am merely a fragment of the Great Soul that surges within the boundaries. My country, right or wrong." -- Zora Neale Hurston.
 
Hurricane Sandy is approaching the North Carolina Coast, but at present, as per the storm track forecast by the National Hurricane Center, it appears that it will skirt our coast and make Landfall near the Delaware Bay.
Hurricane Sandy is approaching the North Carolina Coast, but at present, as per the storm track forecast by the National Hurricane Center, it appears that it will skirt our coast and make Landfall near the Delaware Bay.
 
I heard through the grapevine that John Hood thinks I don't like him very much. (For the record, all I know of him is what I read in his columns and what I hear him saying on NC Spin.)
I heard through the grapevine that John Hood thinks I don't like him very much. (For the record, all I know of him is what I read in his columns and what I hear him saying on NC Spin.)
 
On October 24, 2012, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested Teaspoon Bo Terry, age 20, of Barnes Drive in Chocowinity, Stuart Thomas Beavers, age 24, of 123 Chandler Rd. in Vanceboro, Thomas Cole Duncan, age 22, of 601 Possum Hill Rd. in Bath and Evan Brooks Horne, age 20, of 1
On October 24, 2012, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested Teaspoon Bo Terry, age 20, of Barnes Drive in Chocowinity, Stuart Thomas Beavers, age 24, of 123 Chandler Rd. in Vanceboro, Thomas Cole Duncan, age 22, of 601 Possum Hill Rd. in Bath and Evan Brooks Horne, age 20, of 1
 
The physical abandonment of the Dorothea Dix campus in Raleigh is a final exclamation point on the state's moral abandonment of the mentally ill, essentially returning us to mid-19th century conditions when the mentally ill were confined to jails, locked in attics or hidden from sight in poorhouses.
The physical abandonment of the Dorothea Dix campus in Raleigh is a final exclamation point on the state's moral abandonment of the mentally ill, essentially returning us to mid-19th century conditions when the mentally ill were confined to jails, locked in attics or hidden from sight in poorhouses.
 
Dr. Avanti Mehta is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Multispecialty Clinic - Tarboro.
Dr. Avanti Mehta is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Multispecialty Clinic - Tarboro.
 
Mr. Bob Underwood Rose, Sr., age 74, a resident of Moncks Corner, SC and a former resident of the Wenona Community of Pantego died Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Trident Medical Center of Charleston, SC.
Mr. Bob Underwood Rose, Sr., age 74, a resident of Moncks Corner, SC and a former resident of the Wenona Community of Pantego died Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Trident Medical Center of Charleston, SC.
 
Lenora Davis Burrus, 75, a resident of 353 Old County Road, Belhaven, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
Lenora Davis Burrus, 75, a resident of 353 Old County Road, Belhaven, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
 
Ms. Shirley Ann Baker, age 73, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Ms. Shirley Ann Baker, age 73, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Thelma Palmer Cayton, 62, of Aurora, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at home.
Thelma Palmer Cayton, 62, of Aurora, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at home.
 
Shawn Lee Hall, 37, of Chocowinity, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Shawn Lee Hall, 37, of Chocowinity, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
We are encouraging everyone to stay home Sunday night and travel only as necessary! Falling tree debris, high winds and wet roads make travel after dark risky.
We are encouraging everyone to stay home Sunday night and travel only as necessary! Falling tree debris, high winds and wet roads make travel after dark risky.
 
The political establishment -- and the state political media -- are coming around to the realization that, barring the discovery of a dead girl or a live boy in the McCrory residence, Mayor Pat will be getting a promotion at the end of the year.
The political establishment -- and the state political media -- are coming around to the realization that, barring the discovery of a dead girl or a live boy in the McCrory residence, Mayor Pat will be getting a promotion at the end of the year.
 
In 2007 the North Carolina General Assembly passed far-reaching electricity regulations, typically referred to as Senate Bill 3. At the heart of this bill is a 12.5 percent "renewable energy and energy efficiency portfolio standard."
In 2007 the North Carolina General Assembly passed far-reaching electricity regulations, typically referred to as Senate Bill 3. At the heart of this bill is a 12.5 percent "renewable energy and energy efficiency portfolio standard."
 
Commissioner McRoy's characterization of criticism concerning the costs incurred by the Economic Development Commission as being based on "fictitious"numbers is a cheap shot.
Commissioner McRoy's characterization of criticism concerning the costs incurred by the Economic Development Commission as being based on "fictitious"numbers is a cheap shot.
 
Investigator Jim Adams applied for and obtained warrants charging Danny Ray Hill, age 34, of West Lenoir Street in Kinston, NC and Tomekia Nicole Cox, age 34, of Trade Street in Washington, NC with one count each of Felony Breaking and Entering and Larceny after Breaking and Entering.
Investigator Jim Adams applied for and obtained warrants charging Danny Ray Hill, age 34, of West Lenoir Street in Kinston, NC and Tomekia Nicole Cox, age 34, of Trade Street in Washington, NC with one count each of Felony Breaking and Entering and Larceny after Breaking and Entering.
 
Governor Beverly Perdue declares a State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Sandy making landfall just north of the North Carolina coast.
Governor Beverly Perdue declares a State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Sandy making landfall just north of the North Carolina coast.
 
The Walk from Obesity is a fundraising walk that supports research, education, prevention and treatment of the life-threatening disease of obesity.
The Walk from Obesity is a fundraising walk that supports research, education, prevention and treatment of the life-threatening disease of obesity.
 
Cherry Hospital, a state-run adult inpatient psychiatric facility in Goldsboro, welcomed a federally funded nonprofit organization to conduct a voter registration drive of mental patients, likely a violation of state law.
Cherry Hospital, a state-run adult inpatient psychiatric facility in Goldsboro, welcomed a federally funded nonprofit organization to conduct a voter registration drive of mental patients, likely a violation of state law.
 
Mrs. Yvonne Brantley Waters, 75, of Durham, died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
Mrs. Yvonne Brantley Waters, 75, of Durham, died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
 
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