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Not too many years ago American schools were the best in the world and our kids were the smartest. But that's not true today.
Not too many years ago American schools were the best in the world and our kids were the smartest. But that's not true today.
 
Mrs. Mary Carliles Shaffer, age 87 a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday August 28, 2013 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
Mrs. Mary Carliles Shaffer, age 87 a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday August 28, 2013 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
 
Charlie Edward “Chuck” Godley IV, age 25, a resident of 3687 Wharton Station Road, Washington NC died Tuesday August 27, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident.
Charlie Edward “Chuck” Godley IV, age 25, a resident of 3687 Wharton Station Road, Washington NC died Tuesday August 27, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident.
 
At a small medical practice in the Duplin County town of Wallace, one diagnosis tends to stand out."Diabetes is rampant in eastern North Carolina," said Dr. Mott Blair of Vidant Family Practice-Wallace. "Sometimes it seems like every patient you see has diabetes."
At a small medical practice in the Duplin County town of Wallace, one diagnosis tends to stand out."Diabetes is rampant in eastern North Carolina," said Dr. Mott Blair of Vidant Family Practice-Wallace. "Sometimes it seems like every patient you see has diabetes."
 
Mr. James Garland Holliday, age 62, a resident of 87 Water Street, Aurora, NC died Tuesday August 27, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington.
Mr. James Garland Holliday, age 62, a resident of 87 Water Street, Aurora, NC died Tuesday August 27, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington.
 
When Watauga High School opened in 2010, Governor Bev Perdue declared that the school was "what education is all about."
When Watauga High School opened in 2010, Governor Bev Perdue declared that the school was "what education is all about."
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
John Anthony Beaver, age 44, a resident of Hwy 33 E., Chocowinity, NC passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013. There will be a celebration of his life with military honors at 6:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2013 at Memorial FWB Church officiated by Owen Arthur.
John Anthony Beaver, age 44, a resident of Hwy 33 E., Chocowinity, NC passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013. There will be a celebration of his life with military honors at 6:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2013 at Memorial FWB Church officiated by Owen Arthur.
 
Between August 17, 2013 and August 19, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of break-ins of out-buildings and vehicles in the areas of Old New Bern Road, Carawan Road, West Barr Road, and Nelson Farm Road in Chocowinity.
Between August 17, 2013 and August 19, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of break-ins of out-buildings and vehicles in the areas of Old New Bern Road, Carawan Road, West Barr Road, and Nelson Farm Road in Chocowinity.
 
Misallocated mileage reimbursement funds found in two separate investigations of state agencies expose the difficulty of supervising work-at-home state employees and might be only part of a larger problem, State Auditor Beth Wood said.
Misallocated mileage reimbursement funds found in two separate investigations of state agencies expose the difficulty of supervising work-at-home state employees and might be only part of a larger problem, State Auditor Beth Wood said.
 
Students in short-term training programs at Beaufort County Community College may apply for scholarships to help defray the cost of those programs thanks to a new program funded by the State Employees' Credit Union Foundation.
Students in short-term training programs at Beaufort County Community College may apply for scholarships to help defray the cost of those programs thanks to a new program funded by the State Employees' Credit Union Foundation.
 
The jail situation continues to be a thorn in the side of Beaufort County tax payers. It appears construction of a new jail will cause as much as a 10 percent increase in property taxes.
The jail situation continues to be a thorn in the side of Beaufort County tax payers. It appears construction of a new jail will cause as much as a 10 percent increase in property taxes.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
Some people have an unshakable belief in the ability of government to solve problems. We hear lots of demands, for example, that the government fix all the problems in our health care system with a "single payer" system where it pays the bills and writes the rules.
Some people have an unshakable belief in the ability of government to solve problems. We hear lots of demands, for example, that the government fix all the problems in our health care system with a "single payer" system where it pays the bills and writes the rules.
 
North Carolina politicians face many difficult decisions. Whether to subsidize professional sports with tax dollars isn't one of them. The answer should be no, not a dollar, not a dime.
North Carolina politicians face many difficult decisions. Whether to subsidize professional sports with tax dollars isn't one of them. The answer should be no, not a dollar, not a dime.
 
Hagan bemoaned the way Congress waits for deadlines to act. She said Speaker of the House John Boehner needs to, essentially, write off the 64 Tea-Party-style Republicans who are blocking compromise measures in the House and move legislation that other Republicans can pass with support from House De
Hagan bemoaned the way Congress waits for deadlines to act. She said Speaker of the House John Boehner needs to, essentially, write off the 64 Tea-Party-style Republicans who are blocking compromise measures in the House and move legislation that other Republicans can pass with support from House De
 
Charlie Edward “Chuck” Godley IV, age 25, a resident of 3687 Wharton Station Road, Washington NC died Tuesday August 27, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident.
Charlie Edward “Chuck” Godley IV, age 25, a resident of 3687 Wharton Station Road, Washington NC died Tuesday August 27, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident.
 
Mr. James “Garland” Holliday, age 62, a resident of 87 Water Street, Aurora, NC died Tuesday August 27, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC.
Mr. James “Garland” Holliday, age 62, a resident of 87 Water Street, Aurora, NC died Tuesday August 27, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC.
 
Mr. Henry Arden 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 Stroud, age 66, a resident of 505 Telfair Street, Washington, NC died Monday, August 26, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Durham.
 
It's been more than 50 years since four North Carolina A&T State University students made history by taking a seat at the segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in downtown Greensboro.
It's been more than 50 years since four North Carolina A&T State University students made history by taking a seat at the segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in downtown Greensboro.
 
On June 4, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of fraud and larceny that occurred at Kemp’s Recycling on Highway 17 South in Vanceboro.
On June 4, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of fraud and larceny that occurred at Kemp’s Recycling on Highway 17 South in Vanceboro.
 
The freshmen in East Carolina University's Honors College were on campus for fewer than 24 hours this fall before they were loaded on buses and dispatched to various nonprofit organizations across Pitt County.
The freshmen in East Carolina University's Honors College were on campus for fewer than 24 hours this fall before they were loaded on buses and dispatched to various nonprofit organizations across Pitt County.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech before an estimated 250,000 people.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech before an estimated 250,000 people.
 
There are few people in Beaufort County who have had more experience with designing electoral systems than has Stan Deatherage. He has been "in the room" when most of the decisions have been made on how the Beaufort County Commission will be elected.
There are few people in Beaufort County who have had more experience with designing electoral systems than has Stan Deatherage. He has been "in the room" when most of the decisions have been made on how the Beaufort County Commission will be elected.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
North Carolina history enthusiasts are aware that President George Washington nominated James Iredell Sr. (namesake of Iredell County) as one of the first justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. Far fewer are aware that another Washington appointee to the high court called North Carolina home, albeit...
North Carolina history enthusiasts are aware that President George Washington nominated James Iredell Sr. (namesake of Iredell County) as one of the first justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. Far fewer are aware that another Washington appointee to the high court called North Carolina home, albeit...
 
The Watauga County Board of Elections met on August 12 and "welcomed" a new board member who was ultimately elected chairman, Luke Eggers , a Republican. He had been sworn in almost one month after the other two board members, Bill Aceto, a Republican, and Kathleen Campbell, a Democrat.
The Watauga County Board of Elections met on August 12 and "welcomed" a new board member who was ultimately elected chairman, Luke Eggers , a Republican. He had been sworn in almost one month after the other two board members, Bill Aceto, a Republican, and Kathleen Campbell, a Democrat.
 
Have the Republicans lost their minds by rejecting Medicaid expansion? "Yes" is the answer, according to liberal Democrats and their allied editorial writers across the state.
Have the Republicans lost their minds by rejecting Medicaid expansion? "Yes" is the answer, according to liberal Democrats and their allied editorial writers across the state.
 
I get these political positions from this Democrat public servant that the state Republican Party feels incapable, or possibly too incompetent, to challenge, and I wonder whatever happened to the supposed integrity in people like Attorney Roy Cooper.
I get these political positions from this Democrat public servant that the state Republican Party feels incapable, or possibly too incompetent, to challenge, and I wonder whatever happened to the supposed integrity in people like Attorney Roy Cooper.
 
When the July jobs report for North Carolina came out last week, showing an uptick in the unemployment rate, all the usual suspects said all the usual things.
When the July jobs report for North Carolina came out last week, showing an uptick in the unemployment rate, all the usual suspects said all the usual things.
 
In a 2009 Pope Center article, Professor Robert Blumenthal poses several questions to parents and prospective college students: "Does the institution [you're considering] have sufficient financial resources to deliver the education it promises? Does it have sufficient operating funds to provide...
In a 2009 Pope Center article, Professor Robert Blumenthal poses several questions to parents and prospective college students: "Does the institution [you're considering] have sufficient financial resources to deliver the education it promises? Does it have sufficient operating funds to provide...
 
At their annual conference, the NCACC gave awards to two politicians.
 
Sergio Pèrez Mendoza, age 40, a resident of Williams Dr., Washington, NC passed away, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center.
Sergio Pèrez Mendoza, age 40, a resident of Williams Dr., Washington, NC passed away, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center.
 
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