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Mr. Harold Alfred "Bill" Draper, Jr, age 87, a resident of 387 Main Street, Pinetown, NC died Saturday June 15, 2013 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center of Washington.
Mr. Harold Alfred "Bill" Draper, Jr, age 87, a resident of 387 Main Street, Pinetown, NC died Saturday June 15, 2013 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center of Washington.
 
It's interesting that they are finally noticing The Rural Center 26 years after its establishment while the GOP controls the state's executive and legislative branches.
It's interesting that they are finally noticing The Rural Center 26 years after its establishment while the GOP controls the state's executive and legislative branches.
 
The North Carolina Senate Finance Committee today introduced a tax reform package that eliminates the corporate tax, lowers and flattens personal income taxes, and eliminates the sales tax on food.
The North Carolina Senate Finance Committee today introduced a tax reform package that eliminates the corporate tax, lowers and flattens personal income taxes, and eliminates the sales tax on food.
 
The Vidant Beaufort Hospital Volunteer Department recently awarded scholarships totaling $4,800 to 10 local students for their service to the hospital.
The Vidant Beaufort Hospital Volunteer Department recently awarded scholarships totaling $4,800 to 10 local students for their service to the hospital.
 
The state Senate, amid a rift among the chamber's leadership, gave its initial approval Thursday to a tax reform bill that would establish a flat tax, lower personal income taxes, and phase out the corporate income tax.
The state Senate, amid a rift among the chamber's leadership, gave its initial approval Thursday to a tax reform bill that would establish a flat tax, lower personal income taxes, and phase out the corporate income tax.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed Executive Order 15 today to temporarily waive vehicle size and weight restrictions so utility and repair crews can more easily maneuver throughout the state to restore power from Thursday's storm.
Governor Pat McCrory signed Executive Order 15 today to temporarily waive vehicle size and weight restrictions so utility and repair crews can more easily maneuver throughout the state to restore power from Thursday's storm.
 
We read that the Anointed One's administration is opening a "criminal Investigation" into who leaked the classified documents related to the federal government tracking Americans' phone calls and emails. (Another of Bispo's Laws at work: When in doubt, ATTACK)
We read that the Anointed One's administration is opening a "criminal Investigation" into who leaked the classified documents related to the federal government tracking Americans' phone calls and emails. (Another of Bispo's Laws at work: When in doubt, ATTACK)
 
The student loan crisis has been all over the headlines lately - $1 trillion in loans with a default rate that's high and getting higher. But direct grants, or scholarships, by the federal and state governments have just as big an effect on the world of higher education and on the nation.
The student loan crisis has been all over the headlines lately - $1 trillion in loans with a default rate that's high and getting higher. But direct grants, or scholarships, by the federal and state governments have just as big an effect on the world of higher education and on the nation.
 
This week, I voted against the House version of the budget. This was a very difficult decision but it came down to one primary issue, the future of our rural communities.
This week, I voted against the House version of the budget. This was a very difficult decision but it came down to one primary issue, the future of our rural communities.
 
I am not always Mr. Negative (as some folks like to claim). I'll hand out kudos to folks who do good things.
I am not always Mr. Negative (as some folks like to claim). I'll hand out kudos to folks who do good things.
 
Yesterday, Thursday, June 13, 2013, the NC Senate, led by President Pro Tem Phil Berger, took a bold move towards cleaning up state government.
Yesterday, Thursday, June 13, 2013, the NC Senate, led by President Pro Tem Phil Berger, took a bold move towards cleaning up state government.
 
Life, the old saying goes, is best thought of as a journey, not a destination. When it comes to reforming North Carolina's tax code, however, I'd say the reverse...
Life, the old saying goes, is best thought of as a journey, not a destination. When it comes to reforming North Carolina's tax code, however, I'd say the reverse...
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 5pm in the Commissioner's Meeting Room of the County Administration Building located at 121 W. 3rd Street, Washington, North Carolina.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 5pm in the Commissioner's Meeting Room of the County Administration Building located at 121 W. 3rd Street, Washington, North Carolina.
 
Most people we know are not too concerned about the recent revelations that the U. S Government has been collecting billions of bits of information on them without have any particularized suspicion that those on whom they have collected the data had violated any laws.
Most people we know are not too concerned about the recent revelations that the U. S Government has been collecting billions of bits of information on them without have any particularized suspicion that those on whom they have collected the data had violated any laws.
 
Pastor Ivan Allen Correll Sr. passed away peacefully the morning of June 13th at River Trace Nursing Home in Washington, NC.
Pastor Ivan Allen Correll Sr. passed away peacefully the morning of June 13th at River Trace Nursing Home in Washington, NC.
 
Mrs. Addie Lee Wallace Hoggard, age 95, a resident of River Trace Nursing Center and a former resident of Braddy Road, Washington, NC died Friday June 14, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mrs. Addie Lee Wallace Hoggard, age 95, a resident of River Trace Nursing Center and a former resident of Braddy Road, Washington, NC died Friday June 14, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mrs. Elizabeth “Bet” Warren of 13203 Highway 17, Jamesville, N.C., died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mrs. Elizabeth “Bet” Warren of 13203 Highway 17, Jamesville, N.C., died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Mr. Timothy Burwood Harris, Jr., 24, of Washington, died Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Mr. Timothy Burwood Harris, Jr., 24, of Washington, died Thursday, June 13, 2013.
 
Mrs. Elsie Marie Langley Jones, age 84, a resident of 760 Mimosa Shores Road, Washington, NC, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington, NC.
Mrs. Elsie Marie Langley Jones, age 84, a resident of 760 Mimosa Shores Road, Washington, NC, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington, NC.
 
On March 15, 2013 at approximately 4:50 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the theft of a firearm from a residence on Hummingbird Lane in Washington, NC.
On March 15, 2013 at approximately 4:50 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the theft of a firearm from a residence on Hummingbird Lane in Washington, NC.
 
East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine is one of 11 schools in the nation selected for a $1 million grant from the American Medical Association to change the way it educates students while keeping its focus on rural and underserved populations.
East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine is one of 11 schools in the nation selected for a $1 million grant from the American Medical Association to change the way it educates students while keeping its focus on rural and underserved populations.
 
The GOP majority on Jones Street has passed budget packages. The House and Senate versions are both in the ballpark of $20.6 billion (hundreds of millions higher than Bev Perdue's last budget).
The GOP majority on Jones Street has passed budget packages. The House and Senate versions are both in the ballpark of $20.6 billion (hundreds of millions higher than Bev Perdue's last budget).
 
Governor Pat McCrory applauded action by the UNC Board of Governors today in approving groundbreaking lighting and other energy-saving efforts that avoid $25 million in energy costs.
Governor Pat McCrory applauded action by the UNC Board of Governors today in approving groundbreaking lighting and other energy-saving efforts that avoid $25 million in energy costs.
 
Alison B. Cieszko has joined the medical staff of Vidant Cardiology - Greenville as a physician assistant.
Alison B. Cieszko has joined the medical staff of Vidant Cardiology - Greenville as a physician assistant.
 
Senate Republicans pushed ahead Wednesday with their version of tax reform as the chamber's Finance Committee gave the bill a thumbs up. The measure...
Senate Republicans pushed ahead Wednesday with their version of tax reform as the chamber's Finance Committee gave the bill a thumbs up. The measure...
 
Resident Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons, Jr. issued a court order designating where the prisoners assigned to the Beaufort County Jail shall be housed pending the repairs that caused the re-location of the prisoners due to two successive power failures.
Resident Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons, Jr. issued a court order designating where the prisoners assigned to the Beaufort County Jail shall be housed pending the repairs that caused the re-location of the prisoners due to two successive power failures.
 
In early April, the American Conservative Union commissioned a National Survey on Privacy and Free Speech. In my view, this survey was not only very instructive but also ahead of the curve, finding solid majorities concerned about growing threats to our freedom and privacy.
In early April, the American Conservative Union commissioned a National Survey on Privacy and Free Speech. In my view, this survey was not only very instructive but also ahead of the curve, finding solid majorities concerned about growing threats to our freedom and privacy.
 
Search the extensive poll below to get a visual understanding of what is important to North Carolinians now.
Search the extensive poll below to get a visual understanding of what is important to North Carolinians now.
 
Competing plans in the N.C. House and Senate feature widely different approaches to the issue of tax reform. Counties are concerned with the potential loss of county revenues in the final plan that will be adopted when House and Senate leaders confer to work out the differences.
Competing plans in the N.C. House and Senate feature widely different approaches to the issue of tax reform. Counties are concerned with the potential loss of county revenues in the final plan that will be adopted when House and Senate leaders confer to work out the differences.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed 39 bills today including three that aligned with the governor's focus on improving our state's education and government efficiency.
Governor Pat McCrory signed 39 bills today including three that aligned with the governor's focus on improving our state's education and government efficiency.
 
Two Beaufort County Community College students who began their studies at the college in the ninth grade have been added to the ranks of BCCC Ambassadors for the 2013-2014 Academic Year.
Two Beaufort County Community College students who began their studies at the college in the ninth grade have been added to the ranks of BCCC Ambassadors for the 2013-2014 Academic Year.
 
I went to this week's Moral Monday protest to learn what all the rancor is about and gained some insights from the experience.
I went to this week's Moral Monday protest to learn what all the rancor is about and gained some insights from the experience.
 
It appears the worst of the storm may not arrive here until around 7:00 pm this evening.
 
Mrs. Ann Marie Duke Cobb, age 65, a resident of Pinetops, NC died Monday June 10, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Mrs. Ann Marie Duke Cobb, age 65, a resident of Pinetops, NC died Monday June 10, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
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