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Watauga County mountain man Eustace Conway's passion for teaching primitive living came to a sudden halt in October when local government officials shut down his operation, citing safety and health concerns.
Watauga County mountain man Eustace Conway's passion for teaching primitive living came to a sudden halt in October when local government officials shut down his operation, citing safety and health concerns.
 
In the last two months we here at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time covering election news that not only anything else, but more than all the other stories put together.
In the last two months we here at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time covering election news that not only anything else, but more than all the other stories put together.
 
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced Monday he plans to reappoint Sen. Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph) and Sen. Dan Soucek (R-Watauga) as co-chairmen of the Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education when the legislature convenes early next year.
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced Monday he plans to reappoint Sen. Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph) and Sen. Dan Soucek (R-Watauga) as co-chairmen of the Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education when the legislature convenes early next year.
 
For much of the sixteenth century, France and Spain competed for control of what would become the southeastern United States.
For much of the sixteenth century, France and Spain competed for control of what would become the southeastern United States.
 
Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season now appears to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man. Specifically, I refer to the traditional seasonal column by a sly journalist or political analyst asserting that the exchange of Christmas gifts is a major lose-lose for the economy.
Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season now appears to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man. Specifically, I refer to the traditional seasonal column by a sly journalist or political analyst asserting that the exchange of Christmas gifts is a major lose-lose for the economy.
 
News and information regarding Beaufort County Community College can be found here.
News and information regarding Beaufort County Community College can be found here.
 
On Sunday December 16 around 9:00 pm, Washington Police responded to Tienda Dos Mundos store at 611 John Small Avenue in reference to a reported robbery.
On Sunday December 16 around 9:00 pm, Washington Police responded to Tienda Dos Mundos store at 611 John Small Avenue in reference to a reported robbery.
 
Mrs. Gladys Flores Sala, age 88, a resident of Autumnfield of Belhaven, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Vidant Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven.
Mrs. Gladys Flores Sala, age 88, a resident of Autumnfield of Belhaven, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Vidant Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven.
 
Joliene Byrd Clark, age 80, a resident of 1031 Cowell Farm Road, Washington, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Joliene Byrd Clark, age 80, a resident of 1031 Cowell Farm Road, Washington, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
North Carolina’s financial center (Charlotte) and its center of government (Raleigh) appear to be melding together or merging.
 
Iva Marie Winstead of Bath decided to become a nurse after job shadowing in high school. She didn't have to look far for a role model.
Iva Marie Winstead of Bath decided to become a nurse after job shadowing in high school. She didn't have to look far for a role model.
 
In 1899, two brothers, natives of the western mountains of North Carolina, opened Watagua Academy, the precursor of Appalachian State University.
In 1899, two brothers, natives of the western mountains of North Carolina, opened Watagua Academy, the precursor of Appalachian State University.
 
A Civitas investigation has revealed how lobbyist Bob Hall, Director of the liberal advocacy group Democracy North Carolina, is a behind-the-scenes driving force at the State Board of Elections (SBE).
A Civitas investigation has revealed how lobbyist Bob Hall, Director of the liberal advocacy group Democracy North Carolina, is a behind-the-scenes driving force at the State Board of Elections (SBE).
 
I want to thank all of you folks who worked so hard to help me win this Senate Seat. I am truly humbled at the extent of work performed so well, by so many.
I want to thank all of you folks who worked so hard to help me win this Senate Seat. I am truly humbled at the extent of work performed so well, by so many.
 
The day before the Obama administration's deadline for states to declare whether they will create a state health insurance exchange to comply with the president's national health reform law.
The day before the Obama administration's deadline for states to declare whether they will create a state health insurance exchange to comply with the president's national health reform law.
 
Vidant Health completed its first mandatory influenza vaccination program in November, and more than 99.9 percent of Vidant Health employees across the system received the vaccine.
Vidant Health completed its first mandatory influenza vaccination program in November, and more than 99.9 percent of Vidant Health employees across the system received the vaccine.
 
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has completed work on the Blount’s Creek Boating Access Area and Public Fishing Area, and it is now open to the public.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has completed work on the Blount’s Creek Boating Access Area and Public Fishing Area, and it is now open to the public.
 
Mr. Gurnwood “Lee” Radcliff, Jr., age 61, a resident of 1269 New Lake Road, Belhaven, NC, died Saturday, December 15, 2012 at his home.
Mr. Gurnwood “Lee” Radcliff, Jr., age 61, a resident of 1269 New Lake Road, Belhaven, NC, died Saturday, December 15, 2012 at his home.
 
On December 13, 2012, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Cody Vance Jones, age 22, of 351 E Barr Rd. in Chocowinity.
On December 13, 2012, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Cody Vance Jones, age 22, of 351 E Barr Rd. in Chocowinity.
 
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the real fiscal cliff that threatens to send the American economy into a steep decline - which is not the prospect of the top marginal rate on wage income rising by nearly five percentage points.
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the real fiscal cliff that threatens to send the American economy into a steep decline - which is not the prospect of the top marginal rate on wage income rising by nearly five percentage points.
 
In my freshman year at Cathedral High School for Girls, Sister Fredericka told us that studying Latin would teach us to think. I didn't quite get it at the time even after four years studying the dead language.
In my freshman year at Cathedral High School for Girls, Sister Fredericka told us that studying Latin would teach us to think. I didn't quite get it at the time even after four years studying the dead language.
 
Susan J. Dimock was born in Washington, North Carolina (Beaufort County) in 1847 to Henry and Mary Dimock. Mary was the daughter of the Washington sheriff Henry Dimock, a northerner who migrated from Maine and editor of the North State Whig.
Susan J. Dimock was born in Washington, North Carolina (Beaufort County) in 1847 to Henry and Mary Dimock. Mary was the daughter of the Washington sheriff Henry Dimock, a northerner who migrated from Maine and editor of the North State Whig.
 
Three more violent criminals escaped death row today -- thanks to a radically leftist Superior Court judge and a "gift" that keeps on giving from the NC General Assembly called The Racial Justice Act.
Three more violent criminals escaped death row today -- thanks to a radically leftist Superior Court judge and a "gift" that keeps on giving from the NC General Assembly called The Racial Justice Act.
 
What would the ideal job look like for you? Would it be one in which you had free rein to do whatever your heart desired and were paid regardless of your productivity?
What would the ideal job look like for you? Would it be one in which you had free rein to do whatever your heart desired and were paid regardless of your productivity?
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital and Vidant Pungo Hospital are accepting letters of intent for the Community Benefit Grants Program to support projects in the program’s health-related focus areas of access to care, chronic disease prevention and management and nutrition/physical activity.
Vidant Beaufort Hospital and Vidant Pungo Hospital are accepting letters of intent for the Community Benefit Grants Program to support projects in the program’s health-related focus areas of access to care, chronic disease prevention and management and nutrition/physical activity.
 
Goose Creek State Park calendar of events for the month of January, 2013.
 
On December 12, 2012, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested William Earl Satchell, age 35, of 878 W 4rth St. Washington.
On December 12, 2012, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested William Earl Satchell, age 35, of 878 W 4rth St. Washington.
 
North Carolina's efforts in improving education appear to be paying dividends. A comparative study of student achievement found our fourth and eighth grade students ranked highly with students in other states and other countries.
North Carolina's efforts in improving education appear to be paying dividends. A comparative study of student achievement found our fourth and eighth grade students ranked highly with students in other states and other countries.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners were recently approached with a request to approve a study being performed to determine if Beaufort County would benefit from a County Tourism Authority.
The Beaufort County Commissioners were recently approached with a request to approve a study being performed to determine if Beaufort County would benefit from a County Tourism Authority.
 
Let's recap. We have record unemployment, and one of the highest gas tax burdens in America.
 
In the "better late than never" file, some North Carolina leaders might be rethinking one of their worst policy decisions in recent years.
In the "better late than never" file, some North Carolina leaders might be rethinking one of their worst policy decisions in recent years.
 
On December 8, 2012, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested a former Beaufort County Register of Deeds Keith Duke Garrett, age 49, of 219 Pamlico Drive in Washington.
On December 8, 2012, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested a former Beaufort County Register of Deeds Keith Duke Garrett, age 49, of 219 Pamlico Drive in Washington.
 
Ms. Thelma Moore, 69, a resident of 400 Cozine Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y., died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Brookdale Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Ms. Thelma Moore, 69, a resident of 400 Cozine Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y., died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Brookdale Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
 
Governor-Elect Pat McCrory announced that he will appoint Thomas Stith to serve as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor, Ambassador Aldona Wos, M.D. to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services and John Skvarla to serve as the Secretary of Environmental and Natural Resources.
Governor-Elect Pat McCrory announced that he will appoint Thomas Stith to serve as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor, Ambassador Aldona Wos, M.D. to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services and John Skvarla to serve as the Secretary of Environmental and Natural Resources.
 
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