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Mr. Maige "Ray" Eastwood, age 67, a resident of 3248 River Road, Washington, died Saturday, January 19, 2013, at his home.
Mr. Maige "Ray" Eastwood, age 67, a resident of 3248 River Road, Washington, died Saturday, January 19, 2013, at his home.
 
Joseph Foster Massey, Jr., 84, a resident of Pamlico Plantation, died Sunday, January 20, 2013. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 26, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Zion Episcopal Church.
Joseph Foster Massey, Jr., 84, a resident of Pamlico Plantation, died Sunday, January 20, 2013. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 26, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Zion Episcopal Church.
 
Mr. Leonard Donald Sawyer, age 82, a resident of 571 Avenue Road, Washington, NC, and a former resident of Belhaven died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
Mr. Leonard Donald Sawyer, age 82, a resident of 571 Avenue Road, Washington, NC, and a former resident of Belhaven died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
 
Jennifer Haddock Roman, 52, a resident of Washington, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Jennifer Haddock Roman, 52, a resident of Washington, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, on January 18, 2013, adopted a resolution calling for a constitutional convention to strengthen the Second and Tenth Amendments, among other things.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, on January 18, 2013, adopted a resolution calling for a constitutional convention to strengthen the Second and Tenth Amendments, among other things.
 
Selling unpasteurized milk has been illegal in North Carolina for three decades. But that hasn't stopped growing numbers of families around the state from going to extreme lengths to obtain it.
Selling unpasteurized milk has been illegal in North Carolina for three decades. But that hasn't stopped growing numbers of families around the state from going to extreme lengths to obtain it.
 
El Presidenté stirred up quite a grassroots ruckus with his "executive actions" many see as an infringement on The Second Amendment to The U.S. Constitution.
El Presidenté stirred up quite a grassroots ruckus with his "executive actions" many see as an infringement on The Second Amendment to The U.S. Constitution.
 
Want to make North Carolina public education more cost-effective?
 
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine has been named an Apple Distinguished Program for the 2012-2013 school year for the innovative implementation of technology in all aspects of its didactic, problem-solving and clinical education programs.
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine has been named an Apple Distinguished Program for the 2012-2013 school year for the innovative implementation of technology in all aspects of its didactic, problem-solving and clinical education programs.
 
You would think we would have learned by now - but, alas, it doesn't seem so. Specifically, we have not learned to listen carefully to the Anointed One when he speaks and to carefully parse every word that he utters.
You would think we would have learned by now - but, alas, it doesn't seem so. Specifically, we have not learned to listen carefully to the Anointed One when he speaks and to carefully parse every word that he utters.
 
During the 2009 Session of the General Assembly, Senator Floyd McKissick(D) from Durham County introduced the Racial Justice Act SB461. The act provides a process by which statistical evidence could be used to establish that race was the basis for seeking or obtaining the death penalty in any case.
During the 2009 Session of the General Assembly, Senator Floyd McKissick(D) from Durham County introduced the Racial Justice Act SB461. The act provides a process by which statistical evidence could be used to establish that race was the basis for seeking or obtaining the death penalty in any case.
 
On June 28, 2010, the Supreme Court decided one of the most important Second Amendment cases in U.S. history. McDonald v. City of Chicago.
On June 28, 2010, the Supreme Court decided one of the most important Second Amendment cases in U.S. history. McDonald v. City of Chicago.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Education changed officers at its January 15, 2013 meeting. Cindy Winstead was elected chair, replacing Mac Hodges and Terry Williams was elected vice-chair to succeed Winstead who had been serving as vice chair.
The Beaufort County Board of Education changed officers at its January 15, 2013 meeting. Cindy Winstead was elected chair, replacing Mac Hodges and Terry Williams was elected vice-chair to succeed Winstead who had been serving as vice chair.
 
"Shale gas has the potential to materially improve the economic lot of every citizen of the U.S." Dr. Vikram Rao, executive director of the Research Triangle Energy Consortium.
"Shale gas has the potential to materially improve the economic lot of every citizen of the U.S." Dr. Vikram Rao, executive director of the Research Triangle Energy Consortium.
 
Chris Fitzsimon and the rest of the portside gang are beside themselves -- thinking that the free market terror is going to sweep across the four corners of the beltline and seep into the state's hinterlands.
Chris Fitzsimon and the rest of the portside gang are beside themselves -- thinking that the free market terror is going to sweep across the four corners of the beltline and seep into the state's hinterlands.
 
Grass Roots North Carolina (GRNC) is taking aim at Sen. Kay Hagan for here tepid support of the Second Amendment.
 
Audry “A.B.” Hardy, 84, of Aurora died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Audry “A.B.” Hardy, 84, of Aurora died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Carolina East Medical Center.
 
Keeter Baggett Pope died on January 17, 2013, at home in Chocowinity, NC.
Keeter Baggett Pope died on January 17, 2013, at home in Chocowinity, NC.
 
Patricia (McQuade) Ryan, 92, of Suffield, CT passed away on January 16, 2013. Born in New Rochelle, NY on October 1,1920 she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary McQuade.
Patricia (McQuade) Ryan, 92, of Suffield, CT passed away on January 16, 2013. Born in New Rochelle, NY on October 1,1920 she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary McQuade.
 
Michael L. Cole, 56, of Kernersville, father of two and husband of Pamela Cole, passed away January 17, 2013.
Michael L. Cole, 56, of Kernersville, father of two and husband of Pamela Cole, passed away January 17, 2013.
 
For elected Beaufort County Democrats: Not so much.
 
Two presidents dominated the landscape of mid-19th century America--Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln. Sandwiched between them, however, was James K. Polk, a remarkable and highly effective president.
Two presidents dominated the landscape of mid-19th century America--Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln. Sandwiched between them, however, was James K. Polk, a remarkable and highly effective president.
 
Mr. Joseph “Heber” Rose, Sr., age 85, a resident of 1165 Little Creek Road Ext., Belhaven, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Joseph “Heber” Rose, Sr., age 85, a resident of 1165 Little Creek Road Ext., Belhaven, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family.
 
Weir Oil and Gas, located just north and east of Washington, NC on Old Bath Highway, has announced that they will be laying off their employees, shuttering their plant, never to re-open.
Weir Oil and Gas, located just north and east of Washington, NC on Old Bath Highway, has announced that they will be laying off their employees, shuttering their plant, never to re-open.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation declaring January 21, 2013 as "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day" in North Carolina, urging all citizens to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service to their communities.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation declaring January 21, 2013 as "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day" in North Carolina, urging all citizens to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service to their communities.
 
Mr. Ralph Wallace Hodges, Sr., age 77, a resident of 119 Chancy Circle, Brunswick, Ga., died Sunday, January 13, 2013, at his home.
Mr. Ralph Wallace Hodges, Sr., age 77, a resident of 119 Chancy Circle, Brunswick, Ga., died Sunday, January 13, 2013, at his home.
 
Mrs. Keeter Baggett Pope, 73, a resident of Chocowinity, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at her home.
Mrs. Keeter Baggett Pope, 73, a resident of Chocowinity, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at her home.
 
Lucille Allen Wetmore, 92, of Raleigh passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013, after a sudden illness.
Lucille Allen Wetmore, 92, of Raleigh passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013, after a sudden illness.
 
Charlotte is getting a lot of attention lately. It hosted Barack Obama and the Democrat National Convention in 2012. Its former mayor was just sworn in as governor. On January 25, The Queen City will be hosting the winter meeting of The Republican National Committee.
Charlotte is getting a lot of attention lately. It hosted Barack Obama and the Democrat National Convention in 2012. Its former mayor was just sworn in as governor. On January 25, The Queen City will be hosting the winter meeting of The Republican National Committee.
 
The Beaufort County (N.C.) Board of Commissioners adopted unanimously a resolution calling upon the N. C. General Assembly to take necessary measures to nullify any Federal action within the State that infringes on the Second Amendment's guarantee of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
The Beaufort County (N.C.) Board of Commissioners adopted unanimously a resolution calling upon the N. C. General Assembly to take necessary measures to nullify any Federal action within the State that infringes on the Second Amendment's guarantee of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
 
Any tax-reform bill that might move through the North Carolina General Assembly will address only state-level taxes. So the topic of my column today is unlikely to lead to any legislative action in the short run.
Any tax-reform bill that might move through the North Carolina General Assembly will address only state-level taxes. So the topic of my column today is unlikely to lead to any legislative action in the short run.
 
Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, America's 3rd president and chief author of our Declaration of Independence once remarked, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure."
Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, America's 3rd president and chief author of our Declaration of Independence once remarked, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure."
 
Many scandals are about crimes and money, but equally destructive are scandals that corrode our sense of honor.
Many scandals are about crimes and money, but equally destructive are scandals that corrode our sense of honor.
 
Two men who want to lead the N.C. Democratic Party - former state Sen. Eric Mansfield of Cumberland County and Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Two men who want to lead the N.C. Democratic Party - former state Sen. Eric Mansfield of Cumberland County and Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
 
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