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Governor Pat McCrory announced Cornell A. Wilson Jr. as his newly appointed military affairs advisor today. General Wilson is a retired Major General of the United States Marine Corps.
Governor Pat McCrory announced Cornell A. Wilson Jr. as his newly appointed military affairs advisor today. General Wilson is a retired Major General of the United States Marine Corps.
 
In case you've been too busy with real life to keep track of the political dramas of the past two weeks, here's a brief recap.
In case you've been too busy with real life to keep track of the political dramas of the past two weeks, here's a brief recap.
 
Hidden agendas can be dangerous, particularly when the goal is to influence public opinion with political attacks in the guise of impartial journalism. Recently, a supposedly "independent, not-for-profit news organization" has stepped into the public arena.
Hidden agendas can be dangerous, particularly when the goal is to influence public opinion with political attacks in the guise of impartial journalism. Recently, a supposedly "independent, not-for-profit news organization" has stepped into the public arena.
 
For many college students, the road to a bachelor's degree is not a straight one. Academic and non-academic detours can alter a student's collegiate trajectory, turning what might have otherwise been a four-year experience into a five- or six-year extended stay.
For many college students, the road to a bachelor's degree is not a straight one. Academic and non-academic detours can alter a student's collegiate trajectory, turning what might have otherwise been a four-year experience into a five- or six-year extended stay.
 
In an August ruling, by a 5-2 vote the state's highest court made it more difficult for consumers to prove claims that they had been victimized by companies using unfair or improper business practices. The ruling stated that plaintiffs must show that they relied on false statements when they...
In an August ruling, by a 5-2 vote the state's highest court made it more difficult for consumers to prove claims that they had been victimized by companies using unfair or improper business practices. The ruling stated that plaintiffs must show that they relied on false statements when they...
 
Several weeks ago it was Harry Reid threatening to invoke the "Nuclear Option" (i.e. changing the Senate rules so that a simple majority would be all that is required to pass legislation) if the Reps didn't do whatever it was he wanted.
Several weeks ago it was Harry Reid threatening to invoke the "Nuclear Option" (i.e. changing the Senate rules so that a simple majority would be all that is required to pass legislation) if the Reps didn't do whatever it was he wanted.
 
We’ve got a 17 percent federal spending freeze. But to hear the media tell it, we are experiencing THE END OF DAYS.
We’ve got a 17 percent federal spending freeze. But to hear the media tell it, we are experiencing THE END OF DAYS.
 
I want to take this opportunity to address the issue of building a new jail in Beaufort County. Building a law enforcement complex that includes the jail has been a topic for more than fifteen years, and will probably be for another fifteen years.
I want to take this opportunity to address the issue of building a new jail in Beaufort County. Building a law enforcement complex that includes the jail has been a topic for more than fifteen years, and will probably be for another fifteen years.
 
Donald Dixon has told the Beaufort County Commission how to solve the jail problem: Elect him Sheriff. He appeared before the board at its regular monthly meeting Monday (10-7-13) night and spoke during the public comment section of the agenda.
Donald Dixon has told the Beaufort County Commission how to solve the jail problem: Elect him Sheriff. He appeared before the board at its regular monthly meeting Monday (10-7-13) night and spoke during the public comment section of the agenda.
 
If you said that you found the current political climate in Raleigh and Washington to be frustrating, dispiriting, and often juvenile, I'd second that emotion. But if you said it was unprecedented, I'd have to disagree  -  politely, of course!
If you said that you found the current political climate in Raleigh and Washington to be frustrating, dispiriting, and often juvenile, I'd second that emotion. But if you said it was unprecedented, I'd have to disagree  -  politely, of course!
 
The new Cary Energy Management office co-locates GE's engineering and product management with other critical functions under one roof. In addition, it creates a global headquarters for GE's Power Components and Power Equipment businesses.
The new Cary Energy Management office co-locates GE's engineering and product management with other critical functions under one roof. In addition, it creates a global headquarters for GE's Power Components and Power Equipment businesses.
 
Jesse Saffron, a staffer at the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy think tank has a well reasoned and lucid piece in the Carolina Journal on the issue of extra pay for teachers with graduate degrees.
Jesse Saffron, a staffer at the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy think tank has a well reasoned and lucid piece in the Carolina Journal on the issue of extra pay for teachers with graduate degrees.
 
You've gotta love this civility, peace and love crowd. When they ran things into the ground in Raleigh, they frequently shut down GOP and conservative protests by lecturing about the need for "civility."
You've gotta love this civility, peace and love crowd. When they ran things into the ground in Raleigh, they frequently shut down GOP and conservative protests by lecturing about the need for "civility."
 
Mr. Larry Gene Wiggins, age 66, a resident of 9637 US Hwy. 17 South, Chocowinity, NC died Sunday October 13, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC.
Mr. Larry Gene Wiggins, age 66, a resident of 9637 US Hwy. 17 South, Chocowinity, NC died Sunday October 13, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC.
 
Mr. Carl Elwood Boyd, age 88, a resident of 1470 Pocosin Road, Pinetown, died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
Mr. Carl Elwood Boyd, age 88, a resident of 1470 Pocosin Road, Pinetown, died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
 
By a 6-3 vote divided along racial lines, earlier this month the High Point City Council approved a resolution requesting the resignation of Mayor Bernita Sims due to reported personal financial problems.
By a 6-3 vote divided along racial lines, earlier this month the High Point City Council approved a resolution requesting the resignation of Mayor Bernita Sims due to reported personal financial problems.
 
On October 8, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Agents with State Bureau of Investigations completed searching the residence of 4205 River Road in Washington and the trunk of a Ford Taurus that was parked in the driveway.
On October 8, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Agents with State Bureau of Investigations completed searching the residence of 4205 River Road in Washington and the trunk of a Ford Taurus that was parked in the driveway.
 
Keith Kidwell, Chairman of the Beaufort County Republican Party, made a very constructive presentation to the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners Monday (10-7-13) night.
Keith Kidwell, Chairman of the Beaufort County Republican Party, made a very constructive presentation to the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners Monday (10-7-13) night.
 
In proclaiming October 17 as Earthquake Preparedness Day, Governor Pat McCrory reminds North Carolinians how to protect themselves by using three simple steps: drop, cover and hold.
In proclaiming October 17 as Earthquake Preparedness Day, Governor Pat McCrory reminds North Carolinians how to protect themselves by using three simple steps: drop, cover and hold.
 
Beaufort County Community College has been awarded a $120,000 North Carolina Back-to-Work grant that will fund a new worker training program beginning in January at the college.
Beaufort County Community College has been awarded a $120,000 North Carolina Back-to-Work grant that will fund a new worker training program beginning in January at the college.
 
Parents and taxpayers continue to ask questions about new Common Core standards as they are implemented in North Carolina's public schools. Five months after releasing a question-and-answer primer on Common Core, the John Locke Foundation recently released a revised, expanded version of that...
Parents and taxpayers continue to ask questions about new Common Core standards as they are implemented in North Carolina's public schools. Five months after releasing a question-and-answer primer on Common Core, the John Locke Foundation recently released a revised, expanded version of that...
 
I found a quite provocative post on a great new web site called The Federalist about North Carolina's public school system and its finances - a subject that Bill Barber and his mob, and their media lapdogs have been beating us over the head with.
I found a quite provocative post on a great new web site called The Federalist about North Carolina's public school system and its finances - a subject that Bill Barber and his mob, and their media lapdogs have been beating us over the head with.
 
Overcoming challenges and building a career in cupcakes were two memorable illustrations of leadership and service offered during the fourth event in the ECU Incredible Women’s Series.
Overcoming challenges and building a career in cupcakes were two memorable illustrations of leadership and service offered during the fourth event in the ECU Incredible Women’s Series.
 
Sheriff Jordan is still whining and barking about Commissioner Hood Richardson. Jordan is a slow learner.
Sheriff Jordan is still whining and barking about Commissioner Hood Richardson. Jordan is a slow learner.
 
On September 24, 2013 at approximately 1:02 am, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Burglary in progress at a residence on Main Street in Chocowinity.
On September 24, 2013 at approximately 1:02 am, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Burglary in progress at a residence on Main Street in Chocowinity.
 
I bear good news about a bright spot in higher education. In early 2013, Texas Tech University joined the ranks of world-leading institutions studying and teaching about free markets.
I bear good news about a bright spot in higher education. In early 2013, Texas Tech University joined the ranks of world-leading institutions studying and teaching about free markets.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Gildan Yarns, LLC, a subsidiary of Gildan Activewear Inc., will expand its existing yarn spinning manufacturing facilities in Bladen and Rowan counties and establish a new yarn spinning facility in Davie...
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Gildan Yarns, LLC, a subsidiary of Gildan Activewear Inc., will expand its existing yarn spinning manufacturing facilities in Bladen and Rowan counties and establish a new yarn spinning facility in Davie...
 
Rep. Paul Tine (Dare – D) sent a letter today to North Carolina’s leadership for help in lobbying the President and Congress to open the nation’s parks during the federal shutdown.
Rep. Paul Tine (Dare – D) sent a letter today to North Carolina’s leadership for help in lobbying the President and Congress to open the nation’s parks during the federal shutdown.
 
For decades North Carolina's tax system has needed a major overhaul. A model of hodgepodge tax policy, it has featured high rates for most taxpayers and special exemptions for the few. It has penalized economic growth and discouraged job creation.
For decades North Carolina's tax system has needed a major overhaul. A model of hodgepodge tax policy, it has featured high rates for most taxpayers and special exemptions for the few. It has penalized economic growth and discouraged job creation.
 
A group of college students and other young adults - some with connections to Moral Monday protests - has formed to monitor polls, provide information to voters about election procedures and laws, and counter what they see as potential voter suppression.
A group of college students and other young adults - some with connections to Moral Monday protests - has formed to monitor polls, provide information to voters about election procedures and laws, and counter what they see as potential voter suppression.
 
First, the Sheriff cannot shift members of the Office to different positions without budgetary approval from the Commissioners.
First, the Sheriff cannot shift members of the Office to different positions without budgetary approval from the Commissioners.
 
They're closing beaches. They're walling off open-air, unattended monuments. They're barring tourists from pulling over to take pictures of Mount Rushmore.
They're closing beaches. They're walling off open-air, unattended monuments. They're barring tourists from pulling over to take pictures of Mount Rushmore.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, alongside State Chief Information Officer Chris Estes and Secretaries Decker, Daughtridge, Wos, Kluttz, Skvarla and senior leadership team opened North Carolina’s new Innovation Center today.
Governor Pat McCrory, alongside State Chief Information Officer Chris Estes and Secretaries Decker, Daughtridge, Wos, Kluttz, Skvarla and senior leadership team opened North Carolina’s new Innovation Center today.
 
Beaufort County Community College's annual College Night is set for Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., in the Multi-purpose Room of Building 10 on the BCCC campus.
Beaufort County Community College's annual College Night is set for Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., in the Multi-purpose Room of Building 10 on the BCCC campus.
 
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