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Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Nash Building Systems Inc., a manufacturer of metal roofing, metal building components and pre-engineered steel buildings, will expand its facility in Edgecombe County.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Nash Building Systems Inc., a manufacturer of metal roofing, metal building components and pre-engineered steel buildings, will expand its facility in Edgecombe County.
 
Andrew Langley, a resident of 684 E. 226 St., Bronx N.Y., and formerly of Beaufort County, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Beth Israel Medical Center. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013, at...
Andrew Langley, a resident of 684 E. 226 St., Bronx N.Y., and formerly of Beaufort County, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Beth Israel Medical Center. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013, at...
 
Flag-waving, placard-toting gun rights advocates from around the state and Virginia rallied in front of the North Carolina legislative building...
Flag-waving, placard-toting gun rights advocates from around the state and Virginia rallied in front of the North Carolina legislative building...
 
The replacement of Julius Nyang'oro, the disgraced chairman of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's African and African American Studies department, by the department's number two administrator, Eunice Sahle, was...
The replacement of Julius Nyang'oro, the disgraced chairman of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's African and African American Studies department, by the department's number two administrator, Eunice Sahle, was...
 
Players continue to plunk cash down to play online sweepstakes games at the former Randy Parton Theatre in Roanoke Rapids despite a state Supreme Court ruling banning the electronic diversions.
Players continue to plunk cash down to play online sweepstakes games at the former Randy Parton Theatre in Roanoke Rapids despite a state Supreme Court ruling banning the electronic diversions.
 
Gov. Pat and his troops are headed to battle stations over the bill passed by the state Senate which blocks ObamaCare-related Medicaid expansion.
Gov. Pat and his troops are headed to battle stations over the bill passed by the state Senate which blocks ObamaCare-related Medicaid expansion.
 
Beaufort County Early College High School recently received a $1,000 grant from N.C. Beautiful, to help fund an outdoor classroom and amphitheater that will be used by students in its science courses.
Beaufort County Early College High School recently received a $1,000 grant from N.C. Beautiful, to help fund an outdoor classroom and amphitheater that will be used by students in its science courses.
 
Casey Cox, a retired member of the United States Coast Guard, poses with his son Drew during a recent visit to the youngster's first grade classroom at Chocowinity Primary School.
Casey Cox, a retired member of the United States Coast Guard, poses with his son Drew during a recent visit to the youngster's first grade classroom at Chocowinity Primary School.
 
This past election brought changes to how government works in North Carolina. Of course, there are still the House and Senate chamber (legislative branch), the Governor's office (executive branch), and the Courts (judicial branch). What happened to each of those is noteworthy.
This past election brought changes to how government works in North Carolina. Of course, there are still the House and Senate chamber (legislative branch), the Governor's office (executive branch), and the Courts (judicial branch). What happened to each of those is noteworthy.
 
Our state has been suffering with high unemployment and sluggish economic growth since the 2008 financial crisis primarily because of an inadequate educational system, high taxes and poor investments by state government.
Our state has been suffering with high unemployment and sluggish economic growth since the 2008 financial crisis primarily because of an inadequate educational system, high taxes and poor investments by state government.
 
The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to block expansion of Medicaid -- a key component to the implementation of ObamaCare in NC. The move put the Republican majority in the General Assembly's upper chamber at odds with the state's new Republican governor.
The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to block expansion of Medicaid -- a key component to the implementation of ObamaCare in NC. The move put the Republican majority in the General Assembly's upper chamber at odds with the state's new Republican governor.
 
Mrs. Janice Prescott Foster, age 74, a resident of 111 Waterford Place, Washington, NC died Thursday January 31, 2013 at West Georgia Health Systems in LaGrange, GA.
Mrs. Janice Prescott Foster, age 74, a resident of 111 Waterford Place, Washington, NC died Thursday January 31, 2013 at West Georgia Health Systems in LaGrange, GA.
 
Mrs. Sidney “Jean” Selby Broome, a resident of 75 Bay City Road, Aurora died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at her home.
Mrs. Sidney “Jean” Selby Broome, a resident of 75 Bay City Road, Aurora died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at her home.
 
CMSgt (Ret.) Lawrence "Larry" Good, 83, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013.
CMSgt (Ret.) Lawrence "Larry" Good, 83, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013.
 
Mrs. Flora Belle Hewett Brown, age 91, a resident of 1214 Summit Avenue, Washington, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013.
Mrs. Flora Belle Hewett Brown, age 91, a resident of 1214 Summit Avenue, Washington, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013.
 
Harold Carr Davis, MD, a resident of 1305 Highland Drive, Washington, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at his home.
Harold Carr Davis, MD, a resident of 1305 Highland Drive, Washington, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at his home.
 
As the new General Assembly gets under way, there are lots of issues to be considered. Repaying the unemployment insurance debt owed to the federal government...
As the new General Assembly gets under way, there are lots of issues to be considered. Repaying the unemployment insurance debt owed to the federal government...
 
On Monday around 9:42 pm Washington Police, Fire and Rescue responded to a two vehicle accident involving pedestrians on John Small Avenue near Hodges Avenue.
On Monday around 9:42 pm Washington Police, Fire and Rescue responded to a two vehicle accident involving pedestrians on John Small Avenue near Hodges Avenue.
 
Robert Jefferson Speller, 63, a resident of 350 Mary St., Chocowinity, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Robert Jefferson Speller, 63, a resident of 350 Mary St., Chocowinity, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mrs. Nellie Virginia Douglas Noble, age 91, a resident of River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Washington, NC died February 3, 2013 at River Trace.
Mrs. Nellie Virginia Douglas Noble, age 91, a resident of River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Washington, NC died February 3, 2013 at River Trace.
 
Joyce Smith Woolard, 78, of Morganton, NC and a former Washington, NC resident died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, following a period of declining health.
Joyce Smith Woolard, 78, of Morganton, NC and a former Washington, NC resident died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, following a period of declining health.
 
As the fall semester came to an end, I was reminded of the importance of teaching politics through primary sources. While grading my finals I received one of those gratifying emails from a student who had just completed my Principles of American Government course.
As the fall semester came to an end, I was reminded of the importance of teaching politics through primary sources. While grading my finals I received one of those gratifying emails from a student who had just completed my Principles of American Government course.
 
The constitutional revisions of 1835 resulted in great part from North Carolina's acceptance of Jacksonian democracy, a political movement that emphasized participation of the common man in the political process.
The constitutional revisions of 1835 resulted in great part from North Carolina's acceptance of Jacksonian democracy, a political movement that emphasized participation of the common man in the political process.
 
Northeast Elementary eighth grade students recently had the opportunity to learn about Air Force JROTC academic courses being offered at Northside High School.
Northeast Elementary eighth grade students recently had the opportunity to learn about Air Force JROTC academic courses being offered at Northside High School.
 
Following two hours of debate, the House gave initial approval to a bill aimed at speeding up the retirement of the state's $2.5 billion debt owed to the federal government for unemployment benefits.
Following two hours of debate, the House gave initial approval to a bill aimed at speeding up the retirement of the state's $2.5 billion debt owed to the federal government for unemployment benefits.
 
The North Carolina Senate tentatively passed legislation Monday night to opt out of participation in several expensive provisions of Obamacare.
The North Carolina Senate tentatively passed legislation Monday night to opt out of participation in several expensive provisions of Obamacare.
 
Beaufort County Community College student Brett D. Ange has been chosen to receive the Academic Excellence Award. He is one of 58 award-winners statewide and will be recognized at a ceremony on the BCCC campus later this year.
Beaufort County Community College student Brett D. Ange has been chosen to receive the Academic Excellence Award. He is one of 58 award-winners statewide and will be recognized at a ceremony on the BCCC campus later this year.
 
Charles Henry Edwards of Walkertown, NC, formerly from Williamston, NC, passed away at home on February 3, 2013 at the age of 83. He was born in Martin County to the late Bruce and Glady Edwards.
Charles Henry Edwards of Walkertown, NC, formerly from Williamston, NC, passed away at home on February 3, 2013 at the age of 83. He was born in Martin County to the late Bruce and Glady Edwards.
 
In a healthy sign for the state's future supply of primary care doctors, 69 percent of last year's graduates of ECU's Brody School of Medicine chose residencies in that field of medicine, according to a UNC Board of Governors annual report released in January.
In a healthy sign for the state's future supply of primary care doctors, 69 percent of last year's graduates of ECU's Brody School of Medicine chose residencies in that field of medicine, according to a UNC Board of Governors annual report released in January.
 
Well, the NC General Assembly is seriously considering jacking up unemployment taxes across The Tar Heel State. Meanwhile, The Commonwealth of Virginia is seriously contemplating eliminating its gasoline tax.
Well, the NC General Assembly is seriously considering jacking up unemployment taxes across The Tar Heel State. Meanwhile, The Commonwealth of Virginia is seriously contemplating eliminating its gasoline tax.
 
John C. Tayloe School was bustling with excitement on Jan. 17 & 18th.
 
Famed economist Arthur Laffer provided real-world economic solutions at the Civitas Institute's legislative training session recently in Raleigh.
Famed economist Arthur Laffer provided real-world economic solutions at the Civitas Institute's legislative training session recently in Raleigh.
 
First in Freedom documents problems linked to both key pieces of Obamacare
 
Dare Medical Associates is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Family Medicine – Manteo.
Dare Medical Associates is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Family Medicine – Manteo.
 
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