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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.
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.
 
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.
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.
 
The Stop the Jail Committee is pleased with the outcome of the election.
 
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...
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...
 
Mr. Joseph Williams, of N. Pierce Street, Washington, died at his residence.
Mr. Joseph Williams, of N. Pierce Street, Washington, died at his residence.
 
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.
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.
 
Mr. Thomas Howard "Tommy" Foster, age 68, a resident of 900 Pungo Village Rd., Belhaven, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center.
Mr. Thomas Howard "Tommy" Foster, age 68, a resident of 900 Pungo Village Rd., Belhaven, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center.
 
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.
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.
 
Ms. Susan Ann Blake Long, age 84, a resident of Blounts Creek, died Monday, November 10, 2014 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Ms. Susan Ann Blake Long, age 84, a resident of Blounts Creek, died Monday, November 10, 2014 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
 
On Sunday November 9th God called one of his faithful servants home.
On Sunday November 9th God called one of his faithful servants home.
 
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!
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!
 
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.
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.
 
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...
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...
 
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.
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.
 
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.
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.
 
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...
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...
 
Wilbur Ernest Disharoon, age 91, a resident of Gatling St., Williamston, NC died Monday, November 10, 2014. Arrangements will be announced.
Wilbur Ernest Disharoon, age 91, a resident of Gatling St., Williamston, NC died Monday, November 10, 2014. Arrangements will be announced.
 
Mrs. Yvonne Sheppard Clayborne, age 88, a resident of Grifton died Sunday November 9, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mrs. Yvonne Sheppard Clayborne, age 88, a resident of Grifton died Sunday November 9, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
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.
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.
 
Two aspects of the 2014 U.S. Senate election in North Carolina
 
Chocowinity Emergency Management Service has retained the services of a Greenville lawyer, Mclawhorn & Associates, to sue Beaufort County Government for financial redress.
Chocowinity Emergency Management Service has retained the services of a Greenville lawyer, Mclawhorn & Associates, to sue Beaufort County Government for financial redress.
 
Governor Pat McCrory continues his aggressive push to make North Carolina a permanent home and destination for more of America's veterans.
Governor Pat McCrory continues his aggressive push to make North Carolina a permanent home and destination for more of America's veterans.
 
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.
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.
 
Mr. Lewis Norfleet, 69, resident of 112 Sandpoint Dr., Washington, died Sat., Nov. 8, 2014.
Mr. Lewis Norfleet, 69, resident of 112 Sandpoint Dr., Washington, died Sat., Nov. 8, 2014.
 
Mark Clark Campbell, Sr., age 71, a resident of Doe Run, Washington, NC, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at his home.
Mark Clark Campbell, Sr., age 71, a resident of Doe Run, Washington, NC, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at his home.
 
Robert Hope Spencer, Sr., age 62, a resident of Free Union Church Rd., Pinetown, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at his home.
Robert Hope Spencer, Sr., age 62, a resident of Free Union Church Rd., Pinetown, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at his home.
 
I look at the smoke coming out the stacks across the Pamlico River from me and wonder --- What is in that smoke???
I look at the smoke coming out the stacks across the Pamlico River from me and wonder --- What is in that smoke???
 
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...
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...
 
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.
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.
 
New businesses and existing businesses interested in moving Uptown will benefit from this pedestrian-friendly commercial district dominated by foot traffic.
New businesses and existing businesses interested in moving Uptown will benefit from this pedestrian-friendly commercial district dominated by foot traffic.
 
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.
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.
 
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.
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.
 
Two of Vidant's Home Health and Hospice team members were recognized by state organizations for outstanding service in caring for patients.
Two of Vidant's Home Health and Hospice team members were recognized by state organizations for outstanding service in caring for patients.
 
$100 million for THIS? Somebody needs to talk to the manager or ask for a refund or something.
$100 million for THIS? Somebody needs to talk to the manager or ask for a refund or something.
 
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