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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
What may be worse is that good men have no reason to exist without them. No reason at all: From conception until that dark void of eternal salvation or damned oblivion, good men need the nurturing emotional salve of that rare good women.
What may be worse is that good men have no reason to exist without them. No reason at all: From conception until that dark void of eternal salvation or damned oblivion, good men need the nurturing emotional salve of that rare good women.
 
An ancient Chinese philosopher once said: "If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with bullshit."
An ancient Chinese philosopher once said: "If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with bullshit."
 
State legislators racked their brains trying to come up with ways to recoup $20 million in interest the Rural Economic Development Center had earned - primarily on state tax dollars the center deposited in a private bank account.
State legislators racked their brains trying to come up with ways to recoup $20 million in interest the Rural Economic Development Center had earned - primarily on state tax dollars the center deposited in a private bank account.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted a "Back to School Brigade” for military children today at the Governor’s Residence.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted a "Back to School Brigade” for military children today at the Governor’s Residence.
 
During the last election cycle, someone suggested that it was time that someone (I believe it was a Dem, but don't remember which one) should "Man up." Actually, it is also time for the Reps. to "man up". (No offense to those of the female persuasion.)
During the last election cycle, someone suggested that it was time that someone (I believe it was a Dem, but don't remember which one) should "Man up." Actually, it is also time for the Reps. to "man up". (No offense to those of the female persuasion.)
 
I didn't need to listen to an 18-hour lecture series on the history of China to be reminded of the drawbacks of government monopolies, but it never hurts an argument to discover a new example of its thesis.
I didn't need to listen to an 18-hour lecture series on the history of China to be reminded of the drawbacks of government monopolies, but it never hurts an argument to discover a new example of its thesis.
 
The government has no legitimate powers that were not initially granted to it under the Constitution.
The government has no legitimate powers that were not initially granted to it under the Constitution.
 
Mr. Julius Arthur Cooper, age 88, a resident of 364 Mill St. Belhaven, NC died Saturday August 24, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Julius Arthur Cooper, age 88, a resident of 364 Mill St. Belhaven, NC died Saturday August 24, 2013 at his home.
 
Students may think that arriving at East Carolina University means escaping from parents and constant reminders to "Do your homework!" However, those out-of-class exercises could affect college students' academic success - at least if they're studying economics.
Students may think that arriving at East Carolina University means escaping from parents and constant reminders to "Do your homework!" However, those out-of-class exercises could affect college students' academic success - at least if they're studying economics.
 
Members of BCCC’s senior staff had their first look this week at new software that should help our faculty better track the academic progress of our students and help us meet the challenges ahead.
Members of BCCC’s senior staff had their first look this week at new software that should help our faculty better track the academic progress of our students and help us meet the challenges ahead.
 
Marketing expert McNeilly applies business lessons to Republicans' goal
 
John Boehner says he has the plan to fix it all. He’s NOT going to use his leverage to defund ObamaCare in the continuing resolution vote.
John Boehner says he has the plan to fix it all. He’s NOT going to use his leverage to defund ObamaCare in the continuing resolution vote.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Due Process Stable Trading Company, LLC will locate a new manufacturing facility in Robeson County. The company plans to create 45 new jobs and invest $1.37 million over the next three years in Lumberton.
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Due Process Stable Trading Company, LLC will locate a new manufacturing facility in Robeson County. The company plans to create 45 new jobs and invest $1.37 million over the next three years in Lumberton.
 
Early June is alumni weekend time at many private colleges, where past graduates gather to revisit old haunts, compare notes with fellow classmates, and hear stirring pronouncements from current administrators. It is also where donation-seeking alumni offices hope to inspire alumni to step up...
Early June is alumni weekend time at many private colleges, where past graduates gather to revisit old haunts, compare notes with fellow classmates, and hear stirring pronouncements from current administrators. It is also where donation-seeking alumni offices hope to inspire alumni to step up...
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital recently awarded its annual community benefit grants totaling $133,531 to six local community organizations. These funds are made available from the Vidant Health Foundation to help support community projects that focus on wellness and prevention strategies.
Vidant Beaufort Hospital recently awarded its annual community benefit grants totaling $133,531 to six local community organizations. These funds are made available from the Vidant Health Foundation to help support community projects that focus on wellness and prevention strategies.
 
On August 21, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Constantino Fermin Martinez, age 25, of 118 Hickory Drive in Washington.
On August 21, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Constantino Fermin Martinez, age 25, of 118 Hickory Drive in Washington.
 
Ms. Barbara Ann Ore, of 703 W. 11th St., Washington, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Ms. Barbara Ann Ore, of 703 W. 11th St., Washington, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
As the North Carolina medical community presses ahead with a sweeping conversion to electronic health records, privacy advocates warn that confidential medical data is in jeopardy, and patients' most intimate health information could be used in harmful ways against them.
As the North Carolina medical community presses ahead with a sweeping conversion to electronic health records, privacy advocates warn that confidential medical data is in jeopardy, and patients' most intimate health information could be used in harmful ways against them.
 
Filing for the Washington Park Commissioner race ended today, August 23rd, at 5 PM. We had 2 candidates file this week for the vacant position in Washington Prrk, NC.
Filing for the Washington Park Commissioner race ended today, August 23rd, at 5 PM. We had 2 candidates file this week for the vacant position in Washington Prrk, NC.
 
Sergio Perez Mendoza, age 41, a resident of Williams Dr., Washington, NC died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center.
Sergio Perez Mendoza, age 41, a resident of Williams Dr., Washington, NC died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center.
 
Guy Edward Potter, III, age 53, a resident of Hookerton, NC passed away, Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill. At his request there will be no service.
Guy Edward Potter, III, age 53, a resident of Hookerton, NC passed away, Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill. At his request there will be no service.
 
That's the money quote straight from Congressman Bob Pittenger's big mouth during his do-over town hall in Matthews last night. Not much better than the first go around.
That's the money quote straight from Congressman Bob Pittenger's big mouth during his do-over town hall in Matthews last night. Not much better than the first go around.
 
House Bill (HB) 786 was vetoed by the governor because it creates a loophole that could allow illegal immigrants to be hired into many North Carolina industries.
House Bill (HB) 786 was vetoed by the governor because it creates a loophole that could allow illegal immigrants to be hired into many North Carolina industries.
 
School year to begin with administrators in place.
 
One of the more irritating features of popular political discourse involves the common problem of pundits and prognosticators fixating on a single fact or data point while ignoring broader, more important issues.
One of the more irritating features of popular political discourse involves the common problem of pundits and prognosticators fixating on a single fact or data point while ignoring broader, more important issues.
 
Even its most ardent supporters agree The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is flawed, so there is no surprise there is a growing movement to repeal this act most believe won't cure our healthcare ills and doesn't contain costs.
Even its most ardent supporters agree The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is flawed, so there is no surprise there is a growing movement to repeal this act most believe won't cure our healthcare ills and doesn't contain costs.
 
During his 10th address at the annual faculty convocation, Chancellor Steve Ballard told East Carolina University faculty to expect budget decisions to be a continuing part of the academic year that begins today. "We will be more challenged fiscally than other years," he said.
During his 10th address at the annual faculty convocation, Chancellor Steve Ballard told East Carolina University faculty to expect budget decisions to be a continuing part of the academic year that begins today. "We will be more challenged fiscally than other years," he said.
 
The lines below from Adam Smith would argue in favor of getting artificial barriers to business out of the way of entrepreneurs.
The lines below from Adam Smith would argue in favor of getting artificial barriers to business out of the way of entrepreneurs.
 
Ms. Barbara Ann Ore, of 703 W. 11th St., Washington, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center.
Ms. Barbara Ann Ore, of 703 W. 11th St., Washington, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center.
 
Mrs. Telsa Norfleet Lampkins, 69, a resident of 508 Aycock St., Washington, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013.
Mrs. Telsa Norfleet Lampkins, 69, a resident of 508 Aycock St., Washington, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013.
 
Maurice Edward Jefferson, Jr., died August 12, 2013, in Atlanta. Georgia. He was the father of two children.
Maurice Edward Jefferson, Jr., died August 12, 2013, in Atlanta. Georgia. He was the father of two children.
 
David Griffin Hoggard, 82, died August 21, 2013 at The Oaks of Mayview after several months of declining health.
David Griffin Hoggard, 82, died August 21, 2013 at The Oaks of Mayview after several months of declining health.
 
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