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Mrs. Ruth Strickland Forrest, 80, of Blounts Creek, died Thursday, April 25, 2013.
Mrs. Ruth Strickland Forrest, 80, of Blounts Creek, died Thursday, April 25, 2013.
 
Under His Wings performances are at the College of The Albemarle Performing Arts Center, in Elizabeth City, NC. Address: 1208 N. Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Under His Wings performances are at the College of The Albemarle Performing Arts Center, in Elizabeth City, NC. Address: 1208 N. Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
 
Fiscal conservatism comes naturally to me. After all, my middle name is McDonald.
 
Yesterday was black day for NC politics. The most important energy/environmental bill of the year (H298) received a setback in the Utility Committee hearing -- when 18 legislators (6 Rs + 12 Ds) voted against the Affordable and Reliable Energy Act!
Yesterday was black day for NC politics. The most important energy/environmental bill of the year (H298) received a setback in the Utility Committee hearing -- when 18 legislators (6 Rs + 12 Ds) voted against the Affordable and Reliable Energy Act!
 
The North Carolina state House has pushed through legislation -however watered-down it may be -- requiring voters to show ID at polling places.
The North Carolina state House has pushed through legislation -however watered-down it may be -- requiring voters to show ID at polling places.
 
Titled "Protect and Support the Unemployed" and sponsored by Representatives Deborah Ross (D-Wake), Susi Hamilton (D-New Hanover/Brunswick), Pricey Harrison (D- Guilford) and Edward Hanes (D- Forsyth), HB 737 is not all its lofty title suggests that it is.
Titled "Protect and Support the Unemployed" and sponsored by Representatives Deborah Ross (D-Wake), Susi Hamilton (D-New Hanover/Brunswick), Pricey Harrison (D- Guilford) and Edward Hanes (D- Forsyth), HB 737 is not all its lofty title suggests that it is.
 
A group of legislators, mostly from the western part of the state, decided that public notices required by law should be able to be published electronically rather than as has been required by law since before the internet was invented, in certain newspapers.
A group of legislators, mostly from the western part of the state, decided that public notices required by law should be able to be published electronically rather than as has been required by law since before the internet was invented, in certain newspapers.
 
A graveside service for Mr. William Avery, Jr. will be held at 11:00 AM today at the Latham Cemetery in Pinetown.
A graveside service for Mr. William Avery, Jr. will be held at 11:00 AM today at the Latham Cemetery in Pinetown.
 
Grace Ann White Rue, a resident of 101 Anderson Street, Washington, N.C., died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Grace Ann White Rue, a resident of 101 Anderson Street, Washington, N.C., died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed Kilah's Law, House Bill 75/Senate Bill 70 into law today. The bill increases the penalties for convicted child abusers to a Class D felony and requires their official record show that the abused was younger than 16 years of age. Before this law...
Governor Pat McCrory signed Kilah's Law, House Bill 75/Senate Bill 70 into law today. The bill increases the penalties for convicted child abusers to a Class D felony and requires their official record show that the abused was younger than 16 years of age. Before this law...
 
On Tuesday Washington Police served warrants on Michael Lee King, age 21 of Pitt County. King was charged with one count of statutory rape and one count of statutory sex offense.
On Tuesday Washington Police served warrants on Michael Lee King, age 21 of Pitt County. King was charged with one count of statutory rape and one count of statutory sex offense.
 
Beaufort County Health Department, along with hundreds of communities across the United States, is celebrating the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our children, communities, and public health.
Beaufort County Health Department, along with hundreds of communities across the United States, is celebrating the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our children, communities, and public health.
 
Local media consumers may have picked up a bit of trivia lately: North Carolina's new governor isn't a Democrat. This break from The Way Things Are Done 'Round Here has led to...
Local media consumers may have picked up a bit of trivia lately: North Carolina's new governor isn't a Democrat. This break from The Way Things Are Done 'Round Here has led to...
 
Mark Creech the director of the Christian Action League delivered a straight forward message to a special meeting of the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party that had invited Ministers in the area to hear a presentation on "Christian Ideals for Government".
Mark Creech the director of the Christian Action League delivered a straight forward message to a special meeting of the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party that had invited Ministers in the area to hear a presentation on "Christian Ideals for Government".
 
Considering the extent of how deeply the Golden Leaf Foundation is interwoven into the social and political fabric of some policy makers in North Carolina and local county governments.
Considering the extent of how deeply the Golden Leaf Foundation is interwoven into the social and political fabric of some policy makers in North Carolina and local county governments.
 
Following nearly three years of debate, the state House Wednesday gave its approval to a bill requiring North Carolina voters to provide photo identification...
Following nearly three years of debate, the state House Wednesday gave its approval to a bill requiring North Carolina voters to provide photo identification...
 
The Charlotte City Council's vote to give the owners of The Carolina Panthers $87 million to renovate Bank of America Stadium has raised some hackles in the grassroots.
The Charlotte City Council's vote to give the owners of The Carolina Panthers $87 million to renovate Bank of America Stadium has raised some hackles in the grassroots.
 
Vidant Health Home Health and Hospice is pleased to announce new staff members to its Washington office. Over the past several months new employees have joined the team to better serve the patients in the Washington and Beaufort County area needing home health or hospice services.
Vidant Health Home Health and Hospice is pleased to announce new staff members to its Washington office. Over the past several months new employees have joined the team to better serve the patients in the Washington and Beaufort County area needing home health or hospice services.
 
Benjamin Franklin (Frank) Parrott, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2013 in Katy, Texas.
Benjamin Franklin (Frank) Parrott, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2013 in Katy, Texas.
 
Mrs. Menville V. Miller, of 59 Horseshoe Bend Road, Henderson, and formerly of Washington, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation, Henderson.
Mrs. Menville V. Miller, of 59 Horseshoe Bend Road, Henderson, and formerly of Washington, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation, Henderson.
 
Mrs. Olivia Leary "Libby" Leggett, age 64, a resident of 2457 N.C. Hwy 171 North, Washington, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her home.
Mrs. Olivia Leary "Libby" Leggett, age 64, a resident of 2457 N.C. Hwy 171 North, Washington, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her home.
 
Lorrine Boston was born in Darden, North Carolina on October 29, 2013, to the late Eddie and Mercy Dee Boston.
Lorrine Boston was born in Darden, North Carolina on October 29, 2013, to the late Eddie and Mercy Dee Boston.
 
Mr. William Avery Jr., age 77, a resident of 86 Wiggins Avenue, N.C. Highway 102 West, Chocowinity, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mr. William Avery Jr., age 77, a resident of 86 Wiggins Avenue, N.C. Highway 102 West, Chocowinity, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
The "everyone should go to college" belief is coming under more and more criticism. One of the critics is Dale Stephens, the founder of UnCollege. His book Hacking Your Education: Ditch the Lectures, Save Tens of Thousands, and Learn More than Your Peers Ever Will has been published...
The "everyone should go to college" belief is coming under more and more criticism. One of the critics is Dale Stephens, the founder of UnCollege. His book Hacking Your Education: Ditch the Lectures, Save Tens of Thousands, and Learn More than Your Peers Ever Will has been published...
 
The tournament is an annual fund-raiser to continue the Dorothy and John Tankard Memorial Scholarship for a Bath or Belhaven student at Beaufort County Community College and for enhancing Historic Bath, to which the Tankards were dedicated.
The tournament is an annual fund-raiser to continue the Dorothy and John Tankard Memorial Scholarship for a Bath or Belhaven student at Beaufort County Community College and for enhancing Historic Bath, to which the Tankards were dedicated.
 
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, April 25, 2013 at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.low.
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, April 25, 2013 at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.low.
 
The Navy has not decided where to build the "Outlying Landing Field" commonly called the OLF to provide training for its Oceana and Fentress airfields located in the Norfolk area.
The Navy has not decided where to build the "Outlying Landing Field" commonly called the OLF to provide training for its Oceana and Fentress airfields located in the Norfolk area.
 
Governor Pat McCrory presented the state's highest award for volunteer service to 21 recipients during the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service Awards Program today.
Governor Pat McCrory presented the state's highest award for volunteer service to 21 recipients during the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service Awards Program today.
 
The local annual tax and fee burden now tops more than $2,000 per person in seven of North Carolina's largest cities. Mooresville ended Charlotte's 11-year run as the...
The local annual tax and fee burden now tops more than $2,000 per person in seven of North Carolina's largest cities. Mooresville ended Charlotte's 11-year run as the...
 
Some Wilmington-area activists with Heritage Action were ringleaders in the effort to hijack US Senator Kay Hagan's Twitter town hall.
Some Wilmington-area activists with Heritage Action were ringleaders in the effort to hijack US Senator Kay Hagan's Twitter town hall.
 
The more effective public health efforts are in keeping the community safe, healthy, and free of diseases, the less residents notice them.
The more effective public health efforts are in keeping the community safe, healthy, and free of diseases, the less residents notice them.
 
A new report from State Auditor Beth Wood's office scolds the state's Information Technology Services division for having cost overruns nearly double original estimates.
A new report from State Auditor Beth Wood's office scolds the state's Information Technology Services division for having cost overruns nearly double original estimates.
 
It was 1962 when Rachel Carson wrote her revealing - if not controversial - book Silent Spring which pretty much ushered in the "modern" environmental movement.
It was 1962 when Rachel Carson wrote her revealing - if not controversial - book Silent Spring which pretty much ushered in the "modern" environmental movement.
 
Listeners from throughout eastern North Carolina phoned in their support for children over this past weekend, pledging $125,390 during the 16th annual "Music for Miracles" Radiothon on Classic Hits 107.9 WNCT.
Listeners from throughout eastern North Carolina phoned in their support for children over this past weekend, pledging $125,390 during the 16th annual "Music for Miracles" Radiothon on Classic Hits 107.9 WNCT.
 
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