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Jacob Kelly Ferrell Sr., 81, of Aurora, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Jacob Kelly Ferrell Sr., 81, of Aurora, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at Carolina East Medical Center.
 
On January 23rd, I had a thorough tour of the Beaufort County Jail and Sheriff's office, where it was clear to me that both of these facilities are in states of gross neglect and lack proper maintenance.
On January 23rd, I had a thorough tour of the Beaufort County Jail and Sheriff's office, where it was clear to me that both of these facilities are in states of gross neglect and lack proper maintenance.
 
East Carolina University will kick off its commemoration of African-American History Month with an opening celebration at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 in Wright Auditorium.
East Carolina University will kick off its commemoration of African-American History Month with an opening celebration at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 in Wright Auditorium.
 
The full N.C. General Assembly returns to work in May. In the meantime, many legislators are busy working on oversight and study committees, including roughly 20 new groups set up since the end of the long legislative session last summer. Becki Gray, John Locke Foundation vice president for...
The full N.C. General Assembly returns to work in May. In the meantime, many legislators are busy working on oversight and study committees, including roughly 20 new groups set up since the end of the long legislative session last summer. Becki Gray, John Locke Foundation vice president for...
 
Attached for your reading please find the February edition of Campus Connections.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
An AP article in the Jan. 20 Tampa Tribune informs us that the Affordable Care Act helps narrow the income gap between rich and poor.
An AP article in the Jan. 20 Tampa Tribune informs us that the Affordable Care Act helps narrow the income gap between rich and poor.
 
Women in this country put in 100% of the work that men do - but get paid only 77 cents for every dollar a man receives.
 
New employment data from the federal government continue to poke holes in arguments from left-of-center activists about the decline in North Carolina's labor force participation. That's the assessment from John Locke Foundation President John Hood.
New employment data from the federal government continue to poke holes in arguments from left-of-center activists about the decline in North Carolina's labor force participation. That's the assessment from John Locke Foundation President John Hood.
 
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.
 
I am the first of the baby boom generation. Our moms and dads, aunts and uncles went to make the world free of tyranny. From all over they put their blood on the ground in battle.
I am the first of the baby boom generation. Our moms and dads, aunts and uncles went to make the world free of tyranny. From all over they put their blood on the ground in battle.
 
If University of Chicago economist Bruce Meyer and Notre Dame economist James Sullivan are correct, much of the recent political chatter about the 50 anniversary of the War on Poverty was little more than uninformed nonsense.
If University of Chicago economist Bruce Meyer and Notre Dame economist James Sullivan are correct, much of the recent political chatter about the 50 anniversary of the War on Poverty was little more than uninformed nonsense.
 
State and county workers across North Carolina have reduced the backlog of FNS cases (food stamps) by just over 72 percent in the last 10 days, ensuring benefits for thousands of families.
State and county workers across North Carolina have reduced the backlog of FNS cases (food stamps) by just over 72 percent in the last 10 days, ensuring benefits for thousands of families.
 
Mary Catherine Cox, ECU junior violin performance major studying with Ara Gregorian, won both the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra and the Durham Symphony Orchestra concerto competitions January 11.
Mary Catherine Cox, ECU junior violin performance major studying with Ara Gregorian, won both the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra and the Durham Symphony Orchestra concerto competitions January 11.
 
A leading Republican state senator issued an apology Tuesday for his remarks skewering Gov. Pat McCrory, first lady Ann McCrory and lawmakers in a private meeting about legislation to regulate puppy mills.
A leading Republican state senator issued an apology Tuesday for his remarks skewering Gov. Pat McCrory, first lady Ann McCrory and lawmakers in a private meeting about legislation to regulate puppy mills.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate dropped by 0.5 of a percentage point to 6.9 percent  -  the lowest rate in more than five years.
Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate dropped by 0.5 of a percentage point to 6.9 percent  -  the lowest rate in more than five years.
 
It became official today that Torch Energy threw in the towel regarding the proposed Mill Pond wind project!
It became official today that Torch Energy threw in the towel regarding the proposed Mill Pond wind project!
 
The next time you discuss the pleas of local businessmen for taxpayer support of their endangered firms, please remember that businesses are not expected or meant to survive the competition of the market place.
The next time you discuss the pleas of local businessmen for taxpayer support of their endangered firms, please remember that businesses are not expected or meant to survive the competition of the market place.
 
The bulk of the 62 charter school applicants hoping to open their doors in the fall of 2015 will continue to be in the more metropolitan areas of North Carolina, concentrated in the Charlotte, Piedmont Triad, and Research Triangle sections of the state.
The bulk of the 62 charter school applicants hoping to open their doors in the fall of 2015 will continue to be in the more metropolitan areas of North Carolina, concentrated in the Charlotte, Piedmont Triad, and Research Triangle sections of the state.
 
Bureaucrats at the NC Dept. of Transportation plan to coerce local transportation planning organizations into requesting ferry tolls on all untolled ferry routes.
Bureaucrats at the NC Dept. of Transportation plan to coerce local transportation planning organizations into requesting ferry tolls on all untolled ferry routes.
 
Governor Pat McCrory is correct in pointing out the deplorable conditions in many state buildings and properties.
Governor Pat McCrory is correct in pointing out the deplorable conditions in many state buildings and properties.
 
The official deadline recently passed for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's exchange policyholders to pay their January health insurance premiums. The deadline was extended at the behest of President Obama due to serious problems with the federal HealthCare.gov website. The days of...
The official deadline recently passed for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's exchange policyholders to pay their January health insurance premiums. The deadline was extended at the behest of President Obama due to serious problems with the federal HealthCare.gov website. The days of...
 
He sent a Qualified Domestic Relations Order During November to seize past due child support from an absent parent's retirement account. That family should have a good Christmas.
He sent a Qualified Domestic Relations Order During November to seize past due child support from an absent parent's retirement account. That family should have a good Christmas.
 
There was a time in this country when people were reticent to accept "welfare." Most people saw it as something to be ashamed of.
 
Governor McCrory met with business leaders from throughout the state today for the inaugural meeting and swearing-in of the Governor's Advisory Council on Small and Historically Underutilized Businesses.
Governor McCrory met with business leaders from throughout the state today for the inaugural meeting and swearing-in of the Governor's Advisory Council on Small and Historically Underutilized Businesses.
 
Former Charlotte TV news anchor and radio talk show host Vince Coakley announced Tuesday that he plans to run as a Republican for the 12th congressional district seat vacated by quasi-Marxist race pimp Mel Watt.
Former Charlotte TV news anchor and radio talk show host Vince Coakley announced Tuesday that he plans to run as a Republican for the 12th congressional district seat vacated by quasi-Marxist race pimp Mel Watt.
 
Although born in Scotland in 1733, Samuel Johnston lived in North Carolina from infancy. Historians have described the native Scot as a "prominent voice for the Patriot cause" who possessed "Revolutionary zeal." Even so, many North Carolinians today are unaware of his illustrious political and legal
Although born in Scotland in 1733, Samuel Johnston lived in North Carolina from infancy. Historians have described the native Scot as a "prominent voice for the Patriot cause" who possessed "Revolutionary zeal." Even so, many North Carolinians today are unaware of his illustrious political and legal
 
nvestigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit and certified Clandestine Lab Agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations are currently located at a Meth Lab discovered at 415 Carrow Road in Chocowinity.
nvestigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit and certified Clandestine Lab Agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations are currently located at a Meth Lab discovered at 415 Carrow Road in Chocowinity.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued the following response to the Obama administration's statement of opposition to S. 1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued the following response to the Obama administration's statement of opposition to S. 1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014.
 
Do you want to go to college but think you have waited too late to start this spring? Or do you want to pick up a class to complete your schedule?
Do you want to go to college but think you have waited too late to start this spring? Or do you want to pick up a class to complete your schedule?
 
Mr. Gene L. Unterzuber, 88, formerly of Washington, died January 30 at the Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro.
Mr. Gene L. Unterzuber, 88, formerly of Washington, died January 30 at the Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro.
 
Mr. Howard Loring Rose, Sr., age 78, a resident of 6621 Hwy. 99 N., Pantego, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
Mr. Howard Loring Rose, Sr., age 78, a resident of 6621 Hwy. 99 N., Pantego, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
 
Thankfully, much is being made of Heather Mac Donald's recent piece, "The Humanities and Us," in the City Journal. She illustrates the decline of college English departments, where "gender, sexuality, race, and class" have taken over Chaucer, Milton, and Shakespeare. The radicals of the...
Thankfully, much is being made of Heather Mac Donald's recent piece, "The Humanities and Us," in the City Journal. She illustrates the decline of college English departments, where "gender, sexuality, race, and class" have taken over Chaucer, Milton, and Shakespeare. The radicals of the...
 
Warmer temperatures today will promote much-anticipated melting of snow and ice along the highways, but forecasted temperatures in the teens and low twenties after sunset means black ice remains a concern tonight and tomorrow morning.
Warmer temperatures today will promote much-anticipated melting of snow and ice along the highways, but forecasted temperatures in the teens and low twenties after sunset means black ice remains a concern tonight and tomorrow morning.
 
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