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School boards in Wake and Buncombe counties are pursuing disciplinary policies they say are necessary to prevent rogue board members from bringing their school systems into disrepute. Critics say they're pure intimidation tactics meant to silence critics and cover up problems.
School boards in Wake and Buncombe counties are pursuing disciplinary policies they say are necessary to prevent rogue board members from bringing their school systems into disrepute. Critics say they're pure intimidation tactics meant to silence critics and cover up problems.
 
On August 21, 2013 at 10:39 p.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unresponsive person at 2530 Long Ridge Road in Pinetown, NC. Upon arrival, Deputies located a deceased white male with a gunshot wound to the head.
On August 21, 2013 at 10:39 p.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unresponsive person at 2530 Long Ridge Road in Pinetown, NC. Upon arrival, Deputies located a deceased white male with a gunshot wound to the head.
 
I was out at a social gathering last night, when I overheard a conversation that bothered me. These were some folks I know - low info voters who are moderate to conservative in their politics - who I know voted for Pat McCrory in 2012.
I was out at a social gathering last night, when I overheard a conversation that bothered me. These were some folks I know - low info voters who are moderate to conservative in their politics - who I know voted for Pat McCrory in 2012.
 
Bobby Birch Cuthrell, 77, of 21346 U. S. Highway 264-East, Pinetown, died late Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Bobby Birch Cuthrell, 77, of 21346 U. S. Highway 264-East, Pinetown, died late Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Mr. Garfield Street Jr. of 3511 Wharton Station Road Washington, NC died, August 16, 2013 at home.
Mr. Garfield Street Jr. of 3511 Wharton Station Road Washington, NC died, August 16, 2013 at home.
 
First-year students were encouraged Monday to expand their horizons and commit to their studies over the next four years at East Carolina University.
First-year students were encouraged Monday to expand their horizons and commit to their studies over the next four years at East Carolina University.
 
On July 28 the liberal and uninformed Washington Daily News did an article implying the Republican majority in the Legislature was doing things behind the public's back.
On July 28 the liberal and uninformed Washington Daily News did an article implying the Republican majority in the Legislature was doing things behind the public's back.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Frank L. Perry will become the new Department of Public Safety Secretary.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Frank L. Perry will become the new Department of Public Safety Secretary.
 
This year, a plan for a "gender-neutral" housing complex at UNC-Chapel Hill drew lots of attention, first from the state legislature, and then from the university system's governing body, the UNC Board of Governors. The plan was intended to permit gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgendered...
This year, a plan for a "gender-neutral" housing complex at UNC-Chapel Hill drew lots of attention, first from the state legislature, and then from the university system's governing body, the UNC Board of Governors. The plan was intended to permit gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgendered...
 
It is expected to take a little more than two years to implement the new voter photo ID law, but it will take a lot longer to change the dysfunctional culture that is entrenched in the state and local boards of elections and their staffs.
It is expected to take a little more than two years to implement the new voter photo ID law, but it will take a lot longer to change the dysfunctional culture that is entrenched in the state and local boards of elections and their staffs.
 
While the many are trying desperately to convince North Carolinians otherwise, the passage of House Bill 589 is unlikely to have a big effect on voter participation in 2014, 2016, and beyond.
While the many are trying desperately to convince North Carolinians otherwise, the passage of House Bill 589 is unlikely to have a big effect on voter participation in 2014, 2016, and beyond.
 
Mary Ziemba Ward, age 98, went home with our Lord on Saturday August 17, 2013.
Mary Ziemba Ward, age 98, went home with our Lord on Saturday August 17, 2013.
 
Mrs. Lori Briley Gaskins, age 50, a resident of 15 Farmville Ave., Washington, NC died Sunday August 18, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Mrs. Lori Briley Gaskins, age 50, a resident of 15 Farmville Ave., Washington, NC died Sunday August 18, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
Lynn Watson Moore, age 56, a resident of 827-A Daniels Street, Raleigh and former resident of Washington died Tuesday morning August 20, 2013 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh after a courageous two year battle with ALS.
Lynn Watson Moore, age 56, a resident of 827-A Daniels Street, Raleigh and former resident of Washington died Tuesday morning August 20, 2013 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh after a courageous two year battle with ALS.
 
Hospital mental health services across the state will get a boost thanks to the expansion of an East Carolina University program that delivers expertise through a telemedicine network.
Hospital mental health services across the state will get a boost thanks to the expansion of an East Carolina University program that delivers expertise through a telemedicine network.
 
Apparently, Bob Pittenger wants a do-over. The Charlotte area congressman didn't handle his last attempt at a town hall meeting very well. He ended up putting himself in the crosshairs of the Tea Party - and most North Carolinians - on the issue of ObamaCare.
Apparently, Bob Pittenger wants a do-over. The Charlotte area congressman didn't handle his last attempt at a town hall meeting very well. He ended up putting himself in the crosshairs of the Tea Party - and most North Carolinians - on the issue of ObamaCare.
 
Former Mecklenburg District Judge Bill Belk, 64, who in 2010 received a lifetime ban from serving as a judge by the N.C. Supreme Court, may face additional disciplinary action - including the loss of his law license - pending the outcome of an Aug. 23 disciplinary hearing stemming from...
Former Mecklenburg District Judge Bill Belk, 64, who in 2010 received a lifetime ban from serving as a judge by the N.C. Supreme Court, may face additional disciplinary action - including the loss of his law license - pending the outcome of an Aug. 23 disciplinary hearing stemming from...
 
Straight ticket voting is the poster child for voter laziness and apathy.
 
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, Monday, August 26, 2013, at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, Monday, August 26, 2013, at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed a major consumer protection bill into law today. House Bill 834 requires hospitals to provide public pricing information on 140 medical procedures and services. The new law also prevents hospitals, in certain situations, from putting
Governor Pat McCrory signed a major consumer protection bill into law today. House Bill 834 requires hospitals to provide public pricing information on 140 medical procedures and services. The new law also prevents hospitals, in certain situations, from putting
 
Beaufort County commissioners voted have the jail open one day each week while prisoners are out of town and providing it did not interfere with repairs so the public could see what their jail looks like.
Beaufort County commissioners voted have the jail open one day each week while prisoners are out of town and providing it did not interfere with repairs so the public could see what their jail looks like.
 
Ms. Sonya Spruell, of 3516 N. 22nd St., Philadelphia, Pa.. died Monday, Aug. 19, 2013.
Ms. Sonya Spruell, of 3516 N. 22nd St., Philadelphia, Pa.. died Monday, Aug. 19, 2013.
 
Mr. Ronald Conway Fonville, 64, of 125 Bakers Drive, Washington, and formerly of Belhaven, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Mr. Ronald Conway Fonville, 64, of 125 Bakers Drive, Washington, and formerly of Belhaven, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
 
Mr. Lynn Watson Moore, age 56, a resident of 827-A Daniels Street, Raleigh, NC and a former resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh.
Mr. Lynn Watson Moore, age 56, a resident of 827-A Daniels Street, Raleigh, NC and a former resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh.
 
In an appearance Wednesday on News 14 Carolina's "Capital Tonight," North Carolina Association of Educators lobbyist Brian Lewis argued that salaries for entry-level teachers in the state were inadequate. At $30,800, newly hired teachers in North Carolina are paid less than fast-food managers...
In an appearance Wednesday on News 14 Carolina's "Capital Tonight," North Carolina Association of Educators lobbyist Brian Lewis argued that salaries for entry-level teachers in the state were inadequate. At $30,800, newly hired teachers in North Carolina are paid less than fast-food managers...
 
Gather your family, friends and co-workers, grab your walking shoes and join us for the Cypress Landing Hope and Heroes Walk on Thursday, September 5! Register today and take the first step in helping your local family, friends and neighbors who are affected by cancer.
Gather your family, friends and co-workers, grab your walking shoes and join us for the Cypress Landing Hope and Heroes Walk on Thursday, September 5! Register today and take the first step in helping your local family, friends and neighbors who are affected by cancer.
 
Renowned forensic psychologist Maurice Godwin will give a presentation at noon Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Learning Resources Center, Building 5, at Beaufort County Community College.
Renowned forensic psychologist Maurice Godwin will give a presentation at noon Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Learning Resources Center, Building 5, at Beaufort County Community College.
 
It's getting pretty clear that Tea Party-affiliated groups and voters are warming up to Cary physician Greg Brannon and his campaign for the GOP nomination for US Senate.
It's getting pretty clear that Tea Party-affiliated groups and voters are warming up to Cary physician Greg Brannon and his campaign for the GOP nomination for US Senate.
 
Mrs. Lori Briley Gaskins, age 50, a resident of 15 Farmville Ave., Washington, NC died Sunday August 18, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Mrs. Lori Briley Gaskins, age 50, a resident of 15 Farmville Ave., Washington, NC died Sunday August 18, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
Out-of-state college students wishing to vote in North Carolina elections should find it relatively easy to get a state-issued photo identification card that will be necessary to cast a ballot under the new voter ID system.
Out-of-state college students wishing to vote in North Carolina elections should find it relatively easy to get a state-issued photo identification card that will be necessary to cast a ballot under the new voter ID system.
 
SNI (Symbiotic Networks, Inc.) had to build our product before we could market it, and now that time is drawing nigh.
SNI (Symbiotic Networks, Inc.) had to build our product before we could market it, and now that time is drawing nigh.
 
In today's quarrels over politicized instruction, it is always assumed that eschewing ideological bias is pedagogically possible. That is, a professor, regardless of personal ideology, can instruct objectively. Yes, that's wonderful in principle, but perhaps no longer possible. Some professors...
In today's quarrels over politicized instruction, it is always assumed that eschewing ideological bias is pedagogically possible. That is, a professor, regardless of personal ideology, can instruct objectively. Yes, that's wonderful in principle, but perhaps no longer possible. Some professors...
 
With a wink and a nod, the left-wing media continues to help push the deceptive agenda of the teachers union (NCAE) in the Tar Heel State. It is readily apparent that neither the NCAE nor the media support real educational reform in North Carolina.
With a wink and a nod, the left-wing media continues to help push the deceptive agenda of the teachers union (NCAE) in the Tar Heel State. It is readily apparent that neither the NCAE nor the media support real educational reform in North Carolina.
 
Recently, the RNC (Republican National Committee) joined the others, like me, your humble publisher of Beaufort County NOW, to denounce the irrepressible in-your-face media bias that is currently rampant in the OMG, leaving many of us to ask: What took you so long?
Recently, the RNC (Republican National Committee) joined the others, like me, your humble publisher of Beaufort County NOW, to denounce the irrepressible in-your-face media bias that is currently rampant in the OMG, leaving many of us to ask: What took you so long?
 
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