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With most academic fields, we know what they are about. Political science teaches about political systems and their workings; philosophy about how people have thought on questions such as ethics; literature courses have students read and contemplate worthwhile books.
Published: Thursday, November 13th, 2014 @ 3:24 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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When Harry Price, co-owner of the BesTreads tire retreading business in Davie County, picked up some tires for retreading under contract from the state Department of Transportation, he noticed that the treading on the used tires wasn't up to standard.
Published: Thursday, November 13th, 2014 @ 3:22 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Stop the Jail Committee is pleased with the outcome of the election.
Published: Thursday, November 13th, 2014 @ 3:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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ECU marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War by installing and then tearing down a replica wall Nov. 3 – 6 on the brickyard near Mendenhall Student Center. The wall divided the city of Berlin, but also stood as a symbol for ongoing political...
Published: Thursday, November 13th, 2014 @ 3:18 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Mr. Joseph Williams, of N. Pierce Street, Washington, died at his residence.
Published: Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 @ 5:13 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Dennis Ray Modlin, age 59, a resident of 3387 Possum Hill Road, Bath, died Tuesday afternoon, November 11, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Published: Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 @ 5:04 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Thomas Howard "Tommy" Foster, age 68, a resident of 900 Pungo Village Rd., Belhaven, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 @ 4:39 pm
By: Announcements
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After state legislators approved a ten percent reduction to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) $70 million budget, state education officials and their boosters sounded the alarm.
Published: Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 @ 5:54 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Ms. Susan Ann Blake Long, age 84, a resident of Blounts Creek, died Monday, November 10, 2014 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Published: Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 @ 3:33 pm
By: Announcements
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On Sunday November 9th God called one of his faithful servants home.
Published: Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 @ 3:22 pm
By: Announcements
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It is absolutely amazing how many people have reacted to the recently completed elections in the same fashion as they would to athletic events. Yay, Blue Devils! Yay, Panthers! Yay, Thom!
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 11:04 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Dr. Carolyn Day a Manteo High School graduate, will be returning home to the Outer Banks as she joins Vidant General Surgery-Outer Banks located at 4810 S. Croatan Highway, Suite 250 in Nags Head.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 10:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Burkert Contromatic Corporation (dba Burkert Fluid Control Systems) is planning to expand in Mecklenburg County and create 61 new jobs. The company plans to invest...
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 7:20 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Republican margins in the 2014 elections were "significant," suggesting they would have won many of the same victories in a presidential election year as they did during this midterm race.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 7:18 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Back in the early 1990s, while I was in the middle of a long business career, I recall reading that the University of Pennsylvania had decided to add an unusual essay requirement for their undergraduate applicants.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 6:39 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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Five years after they graduated, 35 of the 70 members of the Brody School of Medicine's Class of 2008 were practicing primary care medicine. Among the four medical schools in North Carolina, that's the best rate of producing the kind of doctors the state needs most, according to an annual report...
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 6:08 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Wilbur Ernest Disharoon, age 91, a resident of Gatling St., Williamston, NC died Monday, November 10, 2014. Arrangements will be announced.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 4:36 pm
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Yvonne Sheppard Clayborne, age 88, a resident of Grifton died Sunday November 9, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 4:25 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Benny Ray "Wild Boy" Sprouse, age 59, a resident of 1002 Possum Track Road, Chocowinity, NC died Sunday November 9, 2014 at his home.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 4:18 pm
By: Announcements
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Two aspects of the 2014 U.S. Senate election in North Carolina
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 3:03 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Chocowinity Emergency Management Service has retained the services of a Greenville lawyer, Mclawhorn & Associates, to sue Beaufort County Government for financial redress.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 1:50 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory continues his aggressive push to make North Carolina a permanent home and destination for more of America's veterans.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 1:49 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Many people choose not to vote. Laws that benefit only limited special interests are incredibly hard to kill. Government tends to grow, even when voters elect officials who promise fiscal restraint.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 1:48 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mr. Lewis Norfleet, 69, resident of 112 Sandpoint Dr., Washington, died Sat., Nov. 8, 2014.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 1:32 am
By: Announcements
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Mark Clark Campbell, Sr., age 71, a resident of Doe Run, Washington, NC, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at his home.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 1:28 am
By: Announcements
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Robert Hope Spencer, Sr., age 62, a resident of Free Union Church Rd., Pinetown, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at his home.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 1:24 am
By: Announcements
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I look at the smoke coming out the stacks across the Pamlico River from me and wonder --- What is in that smoke???
Published: Sunday, November 9th, 2014 @ 1:33 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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Tuesday was a big day for many political races across North Carolina, but some of the races that were overlooked by major media outlets will affect citizens the most. There were thirty bonds on ballots across the state in more than a dozen counties, and all of them passed. Sales tax referendums...
Published: Saturday, November 8th, 2014 @ 11:51 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory, chairman of the Outer Continental Shelf Governors Coalition, reiterated his support for Outer Continental Shelf energy development today at a workshop in downtown Raleigh's Nature Research Center.
Published: Saturday, November 8th, 2014 @ 11:48 am
By: Chris Downey
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New businesses and existing businesses interested in moving Uptown will benefit from this pedestrian-friendly commercial district dominated by foot traffic.
Published: Saturday, November 8th, 2014 @ 11:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Due to demand, Beaufort County Community College has extended registration for Spring Semester 2015 which is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Jan. 7, college officials announced this week.
Published: Saturday, November 8th, 2014 @ 10:18 am
By: Judy Jennette
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Government is far, far bigger than it used to be. Liberals generally cheer this development. Conservatives regret it. To understand the disagreement about this change, one must first understand the magnitude of the change.
Published: Saturday, November 8th, 2014 @ 10:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Two of Vidant's Home Health and Hospice team members were recognized by state organizations for outstanding service in caring for patients.
Published: Saturday, November 8th, 2014 @ 12:27 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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$100 million for THIS? Somebody needs to talk to the manager or ask for a refund or something.
Published: Friday, November 7th, 2014 @ 9:42 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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