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With the General Assembly considering legislation requiring voters to show photo identification to vote, a House panel recently heard from experts on the issue.
With the General Assembly considering legislation requiring voters to show photo identification to vote, a House panel recently heard from experts on the issue.
 
Kay Barnes exercises three times a week and has no major health worries, but she decided to get checked for her risk of stroke anyway.
Kay Barnes exercises three times a week and has no major health worries, but she decided to get checked for her risk of stroke anyway.
 
Student end-of-course evaluations are widely used by colleges and universities to determine the success of courses and the effectiveness of their instructors. Schools often use such student feedback even to determine instructors...
Student end-of-course evaluations are widely used by colleges and universities to determine the success of courses and the effectiveness of their instructors. Schools often use such student feedback even to determine instructors...
 
The latest in equipment and training for careers in advanced manufacturing will be on display at Beaufort County Community College Tuesday, April 9, as part of Advanced Manufacturing Career Day.
The latest in equipment and training for careers in advanced manufacturing will be on display at Beaufort County Community College Tuesday, April 9, as part of Advanced Manufacturing Career Day.
 
It's too bad the Washington Monument remains closed following last year's earthquake. That is traditionally the first thing the bureaucrats (read - politicians) threaten to close when they haven't received the total amount of money they have requested in their budgets.
It's too bad the Washington Monument remains closed following last year's earthquake. That is traditionally the first thing the bureaucrats (read - politicians) threaten to close when they haven't received the total amount of money they have requested in their budgets.
 
North Carolina legislators seriously talked up tolls on I-95 in 2011 and 2012, but that idea got shot down by Renee Ellmers, Mike McIntyre, a number of legislators with districts along the interstate thoroughfare, and a huge outcry from the citizenry.
North Carolina legislators seriously talked up tolls on I-95 in 2011 and 2012, but that idea got shot down by Renee Ellmers, Mike McIntyre, a number of legislators with districts along the interstate thoroughfare, and a huge outcry from the citizenry.
 
Today, during a press conference at Apex Middle School, Governor Pat McCrory announced the creation of the N.C. Center for Safer Schools, which will serve as the state's primary point of contact on issues related to school safety.
Today, during a press conference at Apex Middle School, Governor Pat McCrory announced the creation of the N.C. Center for Safer Schools, which will serve as the state's primary point of contact on issues related to school safety.
 
Any plan for rejuvenating North Carolina's economy by drawing down and spending more federal money is a plan for failure.
Any plan for rejuvenating North Carolina's economy by drawing down and spending more federal money is a plan for failure.
 
Comparing the jail to a dungeon is a gross exaggeration. Our jail meets the standards for a jail. It has only been condemned in the dark cold corners of a few of our heavy thinkers.
Comparing the jail to a dungeon is a gross exaggeration. Our jail meets the standards for a jail. It has only been condemned in the dark cold corners of a few of our heavy thinkers.
 
Jonathan Worth served as general superintendent of the Fayetteville and Western Plank road beginning in 1856.
Jonathan Worth served as general superintendent of the Fayetteville and Western Plank road beginning in 1856.
 
Edith Alston Green, 88, of 2449 Cherry Run Road, Washington, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at Ridge- wood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Edith Alston Green, 88, of 2449 Cherry Run Road, Washington, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at Ridge- wood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
 
Mr. Kenneth Oscar Cox, age 78, a resident of 1637 N. White Post Rd., Pinetown, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home
Mr. Kenneth Oscar Cox, age 78, a resident of 1637 N. White Post Rd., Pinetown, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home
 
Mrs. Rosa Lee Parker Crisp, age 85, a resident of 153 Waterford Place, Washington, died Friday, March 15, 2013 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Parker Crisp, age 85, a resident of 153 Waterford Place, Washington, died Friday, March 15, 2013 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
 
With all of the infighting between grassroots activists and establishment types this past year, you had to expect this.
With all of the infighting between grassroots activists and establishment types this past year, you had to expect this.
 
The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College will offer a class in Hyde County to prepare participants to be substitute teachers in the local public school system.
The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College will offer a class in Hyde County to prepare participants to be substitute teachers in the local public school system.
 
Elinor B. Cox, age 85, a resident of 3085 Market Street Ext., Washington, NC went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 16, 2013
Elinor B. Cox, age 85, a resident of 3085 Market Street Ext., Washington, NC went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 16, 2013
 
Gulia May Crews, 27, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at her home. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced.
Gulia May Crews, 27, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at her home. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced.
 
Mrs. Frankie Moore Edwards, 81, a resident of 2919 NC Hwy. 33 East, Chocowinity, NC died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC.
Mrs. Frankie Moore Edwards, 81, a resident of 2919 NC Hwy. 33 East, Chocowinity, NC died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC.
 
Mrs. Melissa Mae Hollowell Gray, 80, a resident of Greenville and a former resident of Aurora died Monday March 18, 2013 at Universal Healthcare of Greenville.
Mrs. Melissa Mae Hollowell Gray, 80, a resident of Greenville and a former resident of Aurora died Monday March 18, 2013 at Universal Healthcare of Greenville.
 
Hattie Brown Moore, 43, a resident of Normandy Apt 1, Dorchester, MA, and formerly of Washington, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Beth Israel Medical Center, Boston, MA.
Hattie Brown Moore, 43, a resident of Normandy Apt 1, Dorchester, MA, and formerly of Washington, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Beth Israel Medical Center, Boston, MA.
 
Although the term "useful idiots" was originally attributed to Vladimir Lenin, its origin is undetermined but it is very applicable to the naïve celebrities in Hollywood and the media now mourning the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Although the term "useful idiots" was originally attributed to Vladimir Lenin, its origin is undetermined but it is very applicable to the naïve celebrities in Hollywood and the media now mourning the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
 
A record crowd heard a report from newly installed Lt. Governor Dan Forest who told the group what this new administration had discovered as it took over the Executive Branch in January and some of the issues being confronted by the GOP General Assembly.
A record crowd heard a report from newly installed Lt. Governor Dan Forest who told the group what this new administration had discovered as it took over the Executive Branch in January and some of the issues being confronted by the GOP General Assembly.
 
Green energy advocates characterize it as a jobs-killing bill, and the House leadership hasn't made it easy for the measure to move forward, but state Rep. Mike Hager said support is building for House Bill 298, his effort to end costly state tax subsidies for renewable energy.
Green energy advocates characterize it as a jobs-killing bill, and the House leadership hasn't made it easy for the measure to move forward, but state Rep. Mike Hager said support is building for House Bill 298, his effort to end costly state tax subsidies for renewable energy.
 
In the meanwhile, no further ferry toll bills were filed this week, although one or two are in the drafting stage.
In the meanwhile, no further ferry toll bills were filed this week, although one or two are in the drafting stage.
 
Beaufort County Community College faculty, students and staff and members of the public helped the college collect almost 70 pints of blood during the spring visit of the American Red Cross Bloodmobile to the community college campus.
Beaufort County Community College faculty, students and staff and members of the public helped the college collect almost 70 pints of blood during the spring visit of the American Red Cross Bloodmobile to the community college campus.
 
One of the first pieces of legislation approved this year by the Republican-controlled N.C. General Assembly was a bill barring the state from expanding Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul.
One of the first pieces of legislation approved this year by the Republican-controlled N.C. General Assembly was a bill barring the state from expanding Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul.
 
While gathering some performance metrics for North Carolina policy nonprofits, I noticed an interesting trend in the data from the microblogging site Twitter. While you might think that the most-followed Twitter accounts on...
While gathering some performance metrics for North Carolina policy nonprofits, I noticed an interesting trend in the data from the microblogging site Twitter. While you might think that the most-followed Twitter accounts on...
 
The Civitas Institute has released polling questions probing North Carolina voters' attitudes on issues dealing with voting and election integrity.
The Civitas Institute has released polling questions probing North Carolina voters' attitudes on issues dealing with voting and election integrity.
 
While the state House leadership is talking about watering stuff down, slowing things down, appeasing the Democrats to "get stuff done,"
While the state House leadership is talking about watering stuff down, slowing things down, appeasing the Democrats to "get stuff done,"
 
Goose Creek State Park calendar of events for the month of April, 2013.
 
The SBI's now getting involved. That's the story out of Wilmington in the Port City Daily. First some background.
The SBI's now getting involved. That's the story out of Wilmington in the Port City Daily. First some background.
 
During World War II, the Nazis stole 22 million works of art. Those works included great masterpieces of European painting, sculpture, literature, and music. But a small group called Monuments Men worked to track down...
During World War II, the Nazis stole 22 million works of art. Those works included great masterpieces of European painting, sculpture, literature, and music. But a small group called Monuments Men worked to track down...
 
The hottest issue in Beaufort County government these days is the jail. We're being told the jail is not adequate and is unsafe.
The hottest issue in Beaufort County government these days is the jail. We're being told the jail is not adequate and is unsafe.
 
Politicians LOVE to talk about -- and pat themselves on the back about -- job creation and economic development. Though, most rational people know the only sources for job creation are private businesses.
Politicians LOVE to talk about -- and pat themselves on the back about -- job creation and economic development. Though, most rational people know the only sources for job creation are private businesses.
 
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