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Mrs. Stewart Bennett, formerly of Aurora, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at home in Merritt Island, FL.
Mrs. Stewart Bennett, formerly of Aurora, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at home in Merritt Island, FL.
 
Mrs. Adelaide Mitchell, 93, of Jacksonville, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, at her home. A private funeral will be conducted.
Mrs. Adelaide Mitchell, 93, of Jacksonville, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, at her home. A private funeral will be conducted.
 
DGeatWhile leading Republican officials are ignoring the party platform and surrendering on important issues like ObamaCare and Common Core, the North Carolina Republican Party and its chairman have set their sights on the host of a little-watched public television program.
DGeatWhile leading Republican officials are ignoring the party platform and surrendering on important issues like ObamaCare and Common Core, the North Carolina Republican Party and its chairman have set their sights on the host of a little-watched public television program.
 
Myrtle Phillips Blakey, age 84, a resident of Pamlico Plantation, Washington, NC passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Myrtle Phillips Blakey, age 84, a resident of Pamlico Plantation, Washington, NC passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Supporters of a bill giving the state treasurer's office greater flexibility to invest money from the state's $81 billion pension plan affecting teachers...
Supporters of a bill giving the state treasurer's office greater flexibility to invest money from the state's $81 billion pension plan affecting teachers...
 
Before transporting the driver from the scene, the subject began to damage the interior of the patrol car by kicking and slamming her head against the windows. When Deputies tried to intervene, the subject kicked a Deputy and spit on his arm and uniform.
Before transporting the driver from the scene, the subject began to damage the interior of the patrol car by kicking and slamming her head against the windows. When Deputies tried to intervene, the subject kicked a Deputy and spit on his arm and uniform.
 
Stores that stock little if any healthy foods could be a contributor to obesity in urban and rural communities, but such stores could also be a catalyst for healthier eating.
Stores that stock little if any healthy foods could be a contributor to obesity in urban and rural communities, but such stores could also be a catalyst for healthier eating.
 
As Democrats and Republicans debated North Carolina's recently approved state budget, they devoted much of their attention to the income statement of...
As Democrats and Republicans debated North Carolina's recently approved state budget, they devoted much of their attention to the income statement of...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has released monies for more than a dozen grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Center. The grants total $734,344.18.
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has released monies for more than a dozen grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Center. The grants total $734,344.18.
 
The new state budget includes a provision creating an advisory panel to rewrite the way the state delivers Medicaid services. It's part of the Partnership for...
The new state budget includes a provision creating an advisory panel to rewrite the way the state delivers Medicaid services. It's part of the Partnership for...
 
Regular readers of this site know we tend to be highly critical of congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-2). Miss Renee tends to give us plenty of ammo every time she gets in front of a representative of the mainstream media - like HERE.
Regular readers of this site know we tend to be highly critical of congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-2). Miss Renee tends to give us plenty of ammo every time she gets in front of a representative of the mainstream media - like HERE.
 
Investigators and K-9 Elza conducted a search of the residence and found 960 grams of marijuana known as “Kine Bud” with an estimated street value of $19,200.00, 2.6 grams of crack cocaine and digital scales,
Investigators and K-9 Elza conducted a search of the residence and found 960 grams of marijuana known as “Kine Bud” with an estimated street value of $19,200.00, 2.6 grams of crack cocaine and digital scales,
 
The local liberals, and constitutionally un-informed have rendered another editorial opinion that baffles all but the left wing socialists.
The local liberals, and constitutionally un-informed have rendered another editorial opinion that baffles all but the left wing socialists.
 
The first natives in the region were the Weapemeoc, and their central trading town, also called Weapemeoc, was located near the present site of Edenton.
The first natives in the region were the Weapemeoc, and their central trading town, also called Weapemeoc, was located near the present site of Edenton.
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined nearly 120 campers, counselors and volunteers at Victory Junction year-around facility Tuesday night for the NASCAR event.
Governor Pat McCrory joined nearly 120 campers, counselors and volunteers at Victory Junction year-around facility Tuesday night for the NASCAR event.
 
We just went through a bit of drama getting a state budget agreement that increased spending and cut taxes. Now, word comes that Gov. McCrory's commerce secretary wants a new tax
We just went through a bit of drama getting a state budget agreement that increased spending and cut taxes. Now, word comes that Gov. McCrory's commerce secretary wants a new tax
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, August 5, 2013
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, August 5, 2013
 
The closure of a roadway running through East Carolina University's main campus will minimize the potential for collisions between pedestrians and vehicles and encourage bicycling and walking.
The closure of a roadway running through East Carolina University's main campus will minimize the potential for collisions between pedestrians and vehicles and encourage bicycling and walking.
 
July served as a month of firsts for Beaufort County NOW as we set a number of new standards as our readership continues to grow and the quality of our product continue to supersede our competition, but not our expectations.
July served as a month of firsts for Beaufort County NOW as we set a number of new standards as our readership continues to grow and the quality of our product continue to supersede our competition, but not our expectations.
 
That would make it three and a half times we have been treated to the same BS. If you believe what they are peddling, you are in for a very rude awakening one of these days...
That would make it three and a half times we have been treated to the same BS. If you believe what they are peddling, you are in for a very rude awakening one of these days...
 
James Harold Windley, formerly of Washington, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at the home of his daughter.
James Harold Windley, formerly of Washington, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at the home of his daughter.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
Tea Partiers in The Carolinas have an opportunity to make a forceful statement in the 2014 GOP primaries for US Senate.
Tea Partiers in The Carolinas have an opportunity to make a forceful statement in the 2014 GOP primaries for US Senate.
 
A new state audit has hit the state's primary jobs-incentives program for not following up to make sure promised new jobs actually are created.
A new state audit has hit the state's primary jobs-incentives program for not following up to make sure promised new jobs actually are created.
 
A human face was put on sex trafficking in a recent Senate Judiciary 1 committee meeting. Anna, a young lady who was the victim of sex trafficking when she was a teenager, gave powerful testimony before the committee.
A human face was put on sex trafficking in a recent Senate Judiciary 1 committee meeting. Anna, a young lady who was the victim of sex trafficking when she was a teenager, gave powerful testimony before the committee.
 
In a previous article, I argued that students and professors in the sciences benefit from studying the humanities. Now...
In a previous article, I argued that students and professors in the sciences benefit from studying the humanities. Now...
 
Governor Pat McCrory has requested a disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) so flood victims in Catawba and the adjacent counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg can apply for financial assistance following last weekend's severe flooding.
Governor Pat McCrory has requested a disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) so flood victims in Catawba and the adjacent counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg can apply for financial assistance following last weekend's severe flooding.
 
It's getting harder and harder to defend our new Republican governor here in North Carolina.
 
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
 
We talk a lot today about how the Constitution no longer means what it used to and it no longer protects individual freedom and liberty as it used to.
We talk a lot today about how the Constitution no longer means what it used to and it no longer protects individual freedom and liberty as it used to.
 
Since the end of the 2013 legislative session, I've had dozens of calls, emails, and Facebook messages from North Carolinians asking for help...
Since the end of the 2013 legislative session, I've had dozens of calls, emails, and Facebook messages from North Carolinians asking for help...
 
Edwin "Ed" Henry Karnowski, 89 died Friday, August 2, 2013 in Martin General Hospital.
Edwin "Ed" Henry Karnowski, 89 died Friday, August 2, 2013 in Martin General Hospital.
 
And, there's no better way to find obscure, and potentially hot topic stuff, than in the final section of a new law. With his signature Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory officially codified new legislation that has a warm fuzzy name - the Tax Simplification and Reduction Act.
And, there's no better way to find obscure, and potentially hot topic stuff, than in the final section of a new law. With his signature Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory officially codified new legislation that has a warm fuzzy name - the Tax Simplification and Reduction Act.
 
Folks who reach under the wrong pile of wood and feel the pain of a copperhead bite can relax just a little on their way to the emergency department.
Folks who reach under the wrong pile of wood and feel the pain of a copperhead bite can relax just a little on their way to the emergency department.
 
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