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Last week brought North Carolinians the intriguing news that, in the Associated Press' headline, "N.C. lawmakers to consider tougher laws on meth." That's intriguing because this year ushered in new, tougher laws on meth, and they were supposedly having great effect.
Last week brought North Carolinians the intriguing news that, in the Associated Press' headline, "N.C. lawmakers to consider tougher laws on meth." That's intriguing because this year ushered in new, tougher laws on meth, and they were supposedly having great effect.
 
Further announcements regarding additional appointments in the McCrory Administration will continue to be made in the weeks ahead leading up to the January 5th swearing-in ceremony.
Further announcements regarding additional appointments in the McCrory Administration will continue to be made in the weeks ahead leading up to the January 5th swearing-in ceremony.
 
As we begin 2013, we are in many respects returning to the political past in North Carolina. Not since Reconstruction has the Republican Party held control of our executive, legislative, top court and most of our counties. There are big changes and new faces ahead.
As we begin 2013, we are in many respects returning to the political past in North Carolina. Not since Reconstruction has the Republican Party held control of our executive, legislative, top court and most of our counties. There are big changes and new faces ahead.
 
For decades, rising college tuition rates have been almost as reliable a feature of American life as death and taxes. A substantial part of the increase has underwritten student aid, often in the form of merit scholarships.
For decades, rising college tuition rates have been almost as reliable a feature of American life as death and taxes. A substantial part of the increase has underwritten student aid, often in the form of merit scholarships.
 
Lt. Governor-elect Dan Forest will take the oath of office in a private ceremony in the Old Senate Chambers of the North Carolina Capitol Building at noon on January 7, 2013. He will be joined by his immediate family in the ceremony. The oath will be administered by NC Supreme Court Justice Paul New
Lt. Governor-elect Dan Forest will take the oath of office in a private ceremony in the Old Senate Chambers of the North Carolina Capitol Building at noon on January 7, 2013. He will be joined by his immediate family in the ceremony. The oath will be administered by NC Supreme Court Justice Paul New
 
Mr. Druie Daniel "Pat" Winstead, Jr., age 78, a resident of 1101 Pinecrest Road, Bath died Tuesday evening Dec. 18, 2012, at his home.
Mr. Druie Daniel "Pat" Winstead, Jr., age 78, a resident of 1101 Pinecrest Road, Bath died Tuesday evening Dec. 18, 2012, at his home.
 
Mrs. Ethel Martha Thornton a former resident of Washington died Wednesday in Cary
Mrs. Ethel Martha Thornton a former resident of Washington died Wednesday in Cary
 
As I listened to Henry Hinton's Talk of the Town local radio program on Tuesday (12-18-12), I was simply amazed and troubled at the ignorance depicted by the hosts and several of the callers.
As I listened to Henry Hinton's Talk of the Town local radio program on Tuesday (12-18-12), I was simply amazed and troubled at the ignorance depicted by the hosts and several of the callers.
 
Almeda Mercer Mozingo, 88, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Almeda Mercer Mozingo, 88, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012
 
Mr. Rapha Ray Felts, age 47, a resident of 103 Hamilton Street, Washington, died Tuesday Dec. 18, 2012 in Augusta, Ga.
Mr. Rapha Ray Felts, age 47, a resident of 103 Hamilton Street, Washington, died Tuesday Dec. 18, 2012 in Augusta, Ga.
 
Mr. Walter Sherman Cahoon, Sr., age 70, a resident of 34417 Highway 264 East, Belhaven, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at Cross Creek Healthcare Center.
Mr. Walter Sherman Cahoon, Sr., age 70, a resident of 34417 Highway 264 East, Belhaven, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at Cross Creek Healthcare Center.
 
Many modern-day Americans consider dueling to be a senseless act of violence, but for many Southerners and North Carolinian gentlemen, the act was many times a defense of honor.

Dueling

 
Many modern-day Americans consider dueling to be a senseless act of violence, but for many Southerners and North Carolinian gentlemen, the act was many times a defense of honor.
 
Over 6,100 toys were donated, including approximately 150 bikes. Nearly 1,500 children will be served, including 1,000 from Beaufort County, however the toy drive was also able to assist families in Hyde, Washington and Tyrrell counties.
Over 6,100 toys were donated, including approximately 150 bikes. Nearly 1,500 children will be served, including 1,000 from Beaufort County, however the toy drive was also able to assist families in Hyde, Washington and Tyrrell counties.
 
As Border Patrol Agent Jesus "Chito" Diaz left for work on October 15, 2008, he kissed his wife goodbye and hugged his children. His wife, Diana, had a gut check of impending danger as he walked out the door, and that is a normal reaction for a spouse going in harm's way and carrying a gun.
As Border Patrol Agent Jesus "Chito" Diaz left for work on October 15, 2008, he kissed his wife goodbye and hugged his children. His wife, Diana, had a gut check of impending danger as he walked out the door, and that is a normal reaction for a spouse going in harm's way and carrying a gun.
 
It's about time for New Year's resolutions. My recommendation for North Carolina politicians of all stripes is to resolve to focus their attention, rhetoric, and legislation on reducing the ranks of the unemployed.
It's about time for New Year's resolutions. My recommendation for North Carolina politicians of all stripes is to resolve to focus their attention, rhetoric, and legislation on reducing the ranks of the unemployed.
 
On October 30, 2012 at approximately 3:50 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a larceny of a motor vehicle which had already occurred at a residence on River Road in Washington, NC.
On October 30, 2012 at approximately 3:50 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a larceny of a motor vehicle which had already occurred at a residence on River Road in Washington, NC.
 
A recent fundraiser by family and friends in memory of cancer survivor, Darleen Smith, raised $17,500 to benefit the Shepard Cancer Foundation.
A recent fundraiser by family and friends in memory of cancer survivor, Darleen Smith, raised $17,500 to benefit the Shepard Cancer Foundation.
 
The results from November's election for the General Assembly and the Council of State raise questions about the effectiveness of North Carolina's unusual practice of electing 10 executive branch officials.
The results from November's election for the General Assembly and the Council of State raise questions about the effectiveness of North Carolina's unusual practice of electing 10 executive branch officials.
 
Almeda Mercer Mozingo, 88, a resident of Greenville and Chocowinity, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.
Almeda Mercer Mozingo, 88, a resident of Greenville and Chocowinity, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.
 
Mr. Jacob Ymert "Jake" DeJong, age 91, a resident of Christian School Rd., Pinetown, NC, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at his home.
Mr. Jacob Ymert "Jake" DeJong, age 91, a resident of Christian School Rd., Pinetown, NC, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at his home.
 
Walter Sherman Cahoon, Sr., 70, a resident of 34417 Highway 264 E., Belhaven, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Cross Creek Healthcare Center
Walter Sherman Cahoon, Sr., 70, a resident of 34417 Highway 264 E., Belhaven, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Cross Creek Healthcare Center
 
Known as the home of to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco, Wake Forest University, and the Moravian settlement of the Carolinas, Forsyth County was annexed from Stokes County in 1849 and was named for a War of 1812 colonel, Benjamin Forsyth.
Known as the home of to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco, Wake Forest University, and the Moravian settlement of the Carolinas, Forsyth County was annexed from Stokes County in 1849 and was named for a War of 1812 colonel, Benjamin Forsyth.
 
North Carolina was once a growth champion of the national economy. Between 1981 and 1999, North Carolina's average personal income growth was the 4th fastest in the nation.
North Carolina was once a growth champion of the national economy. Between 1981 and 1999, North Carolina's average personal income growth was the 4th fastest in the nation.
 
The Governor just last week swung a deal to give away Dorothea Dix to allow it to become a park to attract visitors to Raleigh.
The Governor just last week swung a deal to give away Dorothea Dix to allow it to become a park to attract visitors to Raleigh.
 
Beaufort County Community College has been approved to offer course work in the field of Speech Language Pathology Assistant, a high demand field that will provide many job opportunities for area residents, college officials announced this week.
Beaufort County Community College has been approved to offer course work in the field of Speech Language Pathology Assistant, a high demand field that will provide many job opportunities for area residents, college officials announced this week.
 
I admit it. I'm crazy about my dogs. And yes, they're getting Christmas presents - chew bones for Johnny, and tennis balls for Tony and Dentley.
I admit it. I'm crazy about my dogs. And yes, they're getting Christmas presents - chew bones for Johnny, and tennis balls for Tony and Dentley.
 
Just in case you needed some evidence that elections MATTER, look no further than The North Carolina Supreme Court. Justice Paul Newby, fresh off of a tough reelection fight, wrote the court's majority opinion in High Rock Lake Partners v. NCDOT.
Just in case you needed some evidence that elections MATTER, look no further than The North Carolina Supreme Court. Justice Paul Newby, fresh off of a tough reelection fight, wrote the court's majority opinion in High Rock Lake Partners v. NCDOT.
 
Investigators assisted the Department of Community Corrections in executing a search of Jones’ residence. Jones is currently serving a probation sentence stemming from a drug related conviction.
Investigators assisted the Department of Community Corrections in executing a search of Jones’ residence. Jones is currently serving a probation sentence stemming from a drug related conviction.
 
Della Peele Lassiter, 80, of Washington, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at River Trace Nursing Home, Washington.
Della Peele Lassiter, 80, of Washington, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at River Trace Nursing Home, Washington.
 
Jacob Ymert “Jake” DeJong, 91, a resident of Christian School Road., Pinetown, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012.
Jacob Ymert “Jake” DeJong, 91, a resident of Christian School Road., Pinetown, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012.
 
Clayton Chapman, Jr., formerly of Washington, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at Veterans Medical Center, Durham.
Clayton Chapman, Jr., formerly of Washington, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at Veterans Medical Center, Durham.
 
The attack on our embassy in Benghazi was a deliberate planned attack. Contrary to the lies, deceit and cover up of the Obama regime.
The attack on our embassy in Benghazi was a deliberate planned attack. Contrary to the lies, deceit and cover up of the Obama regime.
 
UNC Healthcare CEO Dr. Bill Roper educated state legislators Dec. 11 about what he called five "myths" of health care at a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services meeting held to discuss the future of health care.
UNC Healthcare CEO Dr. Bill Roper educated state legislators Dec. 11 about what he called five "myths" of health care at a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services meeting held to discuss the future of health care.
 
If you don't understand what Director Gary Bartlett is trying to explain to the State Board of Elections in this video that's okay, it's pretty evident the Board doesn't understand too much either.
If you don't understand what Director Gary Bartlett is trying to explain to the State Board of Elections in this video that's okay, it's pretty evident the Board doesn't understand too much either.
 
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