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The three Democrat Commissioners on Beaufort County Commission were joined by RINO (Republican In Name Only) Al Klemm to make a three to four majority to kill a motion by Commissioner Gary Brinn to submit the question of whether to build a new jail to a referendum of the voters in the May Primary.
The three Democrat Commissioners on Beaufort County Commission were joined by RINO (Republican In Name Only) Al Klemm to make a three to four majority to kill a motion by Commissioner Gary Brinn to submit the question of whether to build a new jail to a referendum of the voters in the May Primary.
 
Lt. Governor Dan Forest named the hiring of the following staff.
 
Mrs. Eva Kennedy Bierman, age 86, a resident of 50 Riverside Road, Washington, died Monday, September 9, 2013 at her home.
Mrs. Eva Kennedy Bierman, age 86, a resident of 50 Riverside Road, Washington, died Monday, September 9, 2013 at her home.
 
If your goal is to foster economic growth and job creation, there's a right way and a wrong way to cut taxes on business. Fortunately, Pat McCrory and the General Assembly made the right choice.
If your goal is to foster economic growth and job creation, there's a right way and a wrong way to cut taxes on business. Fortunately, Pat McCrory and the General Assembly made the right choice.
 
Registration is under way for the 20th annual Beaufort County Community College Foundation Golf Tournament to be held Friday, Sept. 20, at the Washington Yacht and Country Club.
Registration is under way for the 20th annual Beaufort County Community College Foundation Golf Tournament to be held Friday, Sept. 20, at the Washington Yacht and Country Club.
 
It's demise was part of the draconian elections overhaul passed by the legislature and signed by the governor last month that makes it harder for North Carolinians to register and vote.
It's demise was part of the draconian elections overhaul passed by the legislature and signed by the governor last month that makes it harder for North Carolinians to register and vote.
 
Mr. Frank Theodore (Ted) Bowen entered the Church Triumphant on September 7, 2013.
Mr. Frank Theodore (Ted) Bowen entered the Church Triumphant on September 7, 2013.
 
In 2008, a committee of faculty members at UNC-Chapel Hill discovered that the average grade of a Carolina student was 3.213 - well over a B average. Led by Andrew Perrin, a professor of sociology, the school's Educational Policy Committee began looking at how other universities were dealing...
In 2008, a committee of faculty members at UNC-Chapel Hill discovered that the average grade of a Carolina student was 3.213 - well over a B average. Led by Andrew Perrin, a professor of sociology, the school's Educational Policy Committee began looking at how other universities were dealing...
 
The survey of 400 registered, unaffiliated North Carolina voters was done Aug. 19-20. More than 26 percent of registered voters in the state are unaffiliated.
The survey of 400 registered, unaffiliated North Carolina voters was done Aug. 19-20. More than 26 percent of registered voters in the state are unaffiliated.
 
While North Carolina's mainstream media was on its extended Labor Day vacation, The Heartland Institute decided to pick up the slack and do a little reporting about what's happening within our fair state's public education system
While North Carolina's mainstream media was on its extended Labor Day vacation, The Heartland Institute decided to pick up the slack and do a little reporting about what's happening within our fair state's public education system
 
Like teachers in many states, North Carolina public school teachers have historically received an automatic 10 percent salary increase by earning a master's degree. Now North Carolina is believed to be the first state in the nation to eliminate the financial reward for earning the master's.
Like teachers in many states, North Carolina public school teachers have historically received an automatic 10 percent salary increase by earning a master's degree. Now North Carolina is believed to be the first state in the nation to eliminate the financial reward for earning the master's.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, September 9, 2013
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, September 9, 2013
 
Where in the world did the notion that the Reps are the villains who keep threatening to shut down the government come from?? The Anointed One says it; Harry Reid says it; Nancy P. says it; it turns up in all the Dem talking points papers.
Where in the world did the notion that the Reps are the villains who keep threatening to shut down the government come from?? The Anointed One says it; Harry Reid says it; Nancy P. says it; it turns up in all the Dem talking points papers.
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for September, 2013
 
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, September 12, 2013.
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, September 12, 2013.
 
Don't look now, but North Carolina's long-maligned highway system is showing signs of significant improvement.
Don't look now, but North Carolina's long-maligned highway system is showing signs of significant improvement.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Lee Controls, LLC will locate its manufacturing and headquarters operations in Brunswick County. The company plans to create 77 new jobs and invest $2.46 million over the next three years near Southport.
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Lee Controls, LLC will locate its manufacturing and headquarters operations in Brunswick County. The company plans to create 77 new jobs and invest $2.46 million over the next three years near Southport.
 
Dr. Sharon M. Gordon has been named the first associate dean for research and chair of Foundational Sciences of the ECU School of Dental Medicine. Gordon assumed her new role Aug. 19.
Dr. Sharon M. Gordon has been named the first associate dean for research and chair of Foundational Sciences of the ECU School of Dental Medicine. Gordon assumed her new role Aug. 19.
 
"Because the public sector does not allocate its resources based on economic criteria, it can and does continue to allocate resources to under-performing programs – so much so that poor performance becomes a rationale for additional resources."
"Because the public sector does not allocate its resources based on economic criteria, it can and does continue to allocate resources to under-performing programs – so much so that poor performance becomes a rationale for additional resources."
 
Second District congresswoman Renee Ellmers hosted a town hall meeting in Pinehurst Tuesday night. And, of course, we were there with a camera rolling.
Second District congresswoman Renee Ellmers hosted a town hall meeting in Pinehurst Tuesday night. And, of course, we were there with a camera rolling.
 
During the mid-1700s, Edenton served as a major port, and Robert Carteret, the last of the Lords Proprietors and the Earl of Granville, requested that a grand house be designed for governmental business, including tax collection.
During the mid-1700s, Edenton served as a major port, and Robert Carteret, the last of the Lords Proprietors and the Earl of Granville, requested that a grand house be designed for governmental business, including tax collection.
 
The community of Belhaven and vicinity rallied in support of keeping the Pungo Hospital open Thursday evening (9-5-13).
The community of Belhaven and vicinity rallied in support of keeping the Pungo Hospital open Thursday evening (9-5-13).
 
Gone are the days when journalists reported only the “who, what, when, where, why and how” of a story, with opinions confined to the editorial page. All of us have biases and it is impossible for them not to influence everything we do.
Gone are the days when journalists reported only the “who, what, when, where, why and how” of a story, with opinions confined to the editorial page. All of us have biases and it is impossible for them not to influence everything we do.
 
Mr. Henry Arden “Artie” Stroud, age 66, a resident of 505 Telfair Street, Washington, NC died Monday, August 26, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Durham.
Mr. Henry Arden “Artie” Stroud, age 66, a resident of 505 Telfair Street, Washington, NC died Monday, August 26, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Durham.
 
"Game changer." "Reinventing our city." "Ensuring the future of our city." Lofty rhetoric for a performing arts center, but that's the way the majority of the Greensboro City Council views the proposed $60 million downtown performing arts center.
"Game changer." "Reinventing our city." "Ensuring the future of our city." Lofty rhetoric for a performing arts center, but that's the way the majority of the Greensboro City Council views the proposed $60 million downtown performing arts center.
 
Do you know what happens in North Carolina if a government board, agency or commission refuses to obey the state's sunshine laws requiring open meetings and records? Absolutely nothing!
Do you know what happens in North Carolina if a government board, agency or commission refuses to obey the state's sunshine laws requiring open meetings and records? Absolutely nothing!
 
We read that the Mayor of San Diego was able to cut a deal whereby he would resign the office and the city will pick up the tab for any legal fees and financial judgments against him resulting from the numerous suits brought against him for sexual harassment.
We read that the Mayor of San Diego was able to cut a deal whereby he would resign the office and the city will pick up the tab for any legal fees and financial judgments against him resulting from the numerous suits brought against him for sexual harassment.
 
You've heard it from the Left. You've heard it from the press and on TV. It's all over the Internet. The Voter Suppression Act. Disenfranchised voters. One of the nation's most restrictive voter ID laws. Sweeping. Controversial. Restrictive. Fiercely contested. Assault on democracy.
You've heard it from the Left. You've heard it from the press and on TV. It's all over the Internet. The Voter Suppression Act. Disenfranchised voters. One of the nation's most restrictive voter ID laws. Sweeping. Controversial. Restrictive. Fiercely contested. Assault on democracy.
 
A new survey suggests that North Carolina teachers are leery of the implementation of Common Core standards, with nearly two-thirds favoring slowing down or halting the process.
A new survey suggests that North Carolina teachers are leery of the implementation of Common Core standards, with nearly two-thirds favoring slowing down or halting the process.
 
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory accepted the Center for Safer Schools 2013 Report from Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry today.
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory accepted the Center for Safer Schools 2013 Report from Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry today.
 
The Hyde Amendment has been a valuable tool in the fight against government-funding of abortion.
The Hyde Amendment has been a valuable tool in the fight against government-funding of abortion.
 
Wilma Bennett Woolard Moore, of Creek Road, Bath, age 83, heard her name whispered with clarity and brilliance, in the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.
Wilma Bennett Woolard Moore, of Creek Road, Bath, age 83, heard her name whispered with clarity and brilliance, in the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.
 
Mr. Frank “Ted” Bowen, 74, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.
Mr. Frank “Ted” Bowen, 74, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.
 
Individual health insurance premiums in North Carolina would spike as much as 80 percent on average due to the effects of Obamacare mandates if plans submitted by Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina receive federal approval as expected.
Individual health insurance premiums in North Carolina would spike as much as 80 percent on average due to the effects of Obamacare mandates if plans submitted by Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina receive federal approval as expected.
 
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