|
The UNC Board of Governors perhaps opened a can of worms by allowing three historically black universities to lower their SAT admission standards.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 12:25 pm
By: Tom Campbell
|
|
The North Carolina Symphony plays to audiences across the state. Shows vary in nature from holiday themes to child-friendly performances to movie scores.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 12:24 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
|
|
In only 3 days we go to the polls. It is hard to believe---except our airways are cluttered with commercials for this or that candidate.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 11:47 am
By: Gene Scarborough
|
|
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 11:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
|
|
On October 23, 2014, members of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Tactical Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of Phillipi Demond Gorham located at 2410 W 5th St.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 8:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
|
|
I seriously can’t understand the logic behind having TWO prominent Republican leaders go public – right in front of a HUGE election — with their desire to expand Medicaid.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 1:52 am
By: Brant Clifton
|
|
Ms. Zelda Davis, of 232 Sandalwood Drive, Durham, died Monday, October 27, 2014, at Martin General Hospital Williamston, NC.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 1:35 am
By: Announcements
|
|
Destine Poole, 89 of 4727 Sidney Road, passed away Saturday, November 01, 2014 in her home. Ms. Poole was the daughter of the late Mable Respass and Thomas R. Poole.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 1:27 am
By: Announcements
|
|
Mr. Zeb Matthew “Mac” Woolard, age 68, a resident of 112 Carter Lane, Washington, NC died Friday October 31, 2014 at his home.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 1:13 am
By: Announcements
|
|
Republican Gary Pendleton believes the tax-cutting and program consolidation strategies he pursued while serving four terms as a Wake County Commissioner are a good template to follow as a state representative in House District 49.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 1:12 am
By: John Locke Foundation
|
|
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after a slight drop in teacher turnover was reported in the Annual Report on Teachers Leaving the Profession which is issued by the Department of Public Instruction.
Published: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 12:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
|
|
The push is on, both nationally and in several states, to raise the minimum wage from its current $7.25 an hour to $10.30 nationally and as high as $15 in specific cities and states. And let me say that I think it would be absolutely great if everyone who wanted a job could get one at a wage of $10
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 9:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
|
2013-2014 was the year for mergers, joint ventures and acquisitions, but not for Vidant.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 9:54 pm
By: Betty Murphy
|
|
Imagine taking a project you've devoted your life to over the last several months, semesters, or even years.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 9:45 pm
By: ECU News Services
|
|
The job rationale for going to college is intense these days, especially now that there are statistics from state governments showing that some majors offer dismal prospects while others are high-paying.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 7:58 pm
By: John William Pope Center
|
|
Former Person County Commissioner Larry Yarborough is a small business owner highlighting the need for jobs in his bid to win a seat as a Republican candidate in heavily Democratic House District 2.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 7:55 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
|
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees recently recognized Jack Wallace who left the board after some 15 years of service. Wallace, a former principal in Bath, recently served as Vice Chairman of the Board. Board member Frank "Bo" Lewis, at left, above, read a resolution of...
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 7:49 pm
By: Judy Jennette
|
|
Here at Haymaker HQ, we are still scratching our heads over this one. A nurse named Kaci Hickox went to west Africa to help ebola victims.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 7:45 pm
By: Brant Clifton
|
|
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Linamar North Carolina, Inc., is expanding operations in Buncombe County.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 7:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
|
|
East Carolina University has joined 100 cutting-edge colleges and universities nationwide recognized by the League of American Bicyclists with a Silver Bicycle Friendly University award.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 5:02 pm
By: ECU News Services
|
|
The Supreme Court has taken up a North Carolina case that could have far-reaching impacts on state licensure. Given that occupational licensing is a modern-day guild system making it harder for people to find work - or find workers - that would be an effect greatly to be wished.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 4:59 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
|
Halloween. Yesterday I may have set a record for "getting costume attention." I became Dr. Ebola!!!!!
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 4:55 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
|
|
On October 20, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Moses Alfred Cooper, age 54, of 114 W Pantego St. in Belhaven and Cameron Hayes Merritt, age 18, of 390 Wilkins Rd. in Belhaven
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 1:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
|
|
As the 2014 election cycle draws to a close, few states have drawn so much national attention as North Carolina, thanks to the tight Hagan-Tillis race, the dramatic turn in state government from blue to red, and our status as a presidential swing state in 2008 and 2012.
Published: Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 10:37 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
|
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) called on the Obama administration to stand up for U.S. fishermen and fight for an increase in quota for western Atlantic bluefin tuna.
Published: Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 10:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
|
|
Mrs. Barbra Thigpen Keys of 402 E. 10th Street Washington, NC died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice Greenville, NC.
Published: Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 4:42 pm
By: Announcements
|
|
Vidant Health is scheduled to appear before the Town of Belhaven Board of Adjustment on October 22 at 7 pm to request a Special Use Permit to allow construction and operations of their planned health care facility.
Published: Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 4:38 pm
By: Betty Murphy
|
|
Julia Sutton Rogers, 69, of Plymouth died Thursday, October 29, 2014 at her residence in Plymouth.
Published: Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 4:37 pm
By: Announcements
|
|
Mr. Charles Clinton Runion, age 91, a resident of 317 Fairview Avenue, Washington, NC died Thursday, October 30, 2014.
Published: Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 4:17 pm
By: Announcements
|
|
Merlin the Magician, also known as Thomas Barr, puts a spell on Beaufort County Early College High School Principal Emily Pake during spirt week at the school. Students were encouraged to dress as Disney characters on Thursday. The high school event coincided with Beaufort County Community College's
Published: Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 3:37 pm
By: Judy Jennette
|
|
Which picture of North Carolina's recent past is more accurate? I'll call the two alternatives Tar Heel Limbo and Tar Heel Heaven. (And, no, I'm not referring to the fake-class scandal at UNC-Chapel Hill. That's clearly Tar Heel Hell.)
Published: Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 5:30 am
By: John Locke Foundation
|
|
Black Jack resident William Hulslander tried sled hockey at a clinic hosted by East Carolina University and liked it so much that he ended up joining a team.
Published: Thursday, October 30th, 2014 @ 11:07 pm
By: ECU News Services
|
|
When the North Carolina legislature convenes in January 2015, the North Carolina Community College Presidents and system office are expected to make a "significant pay increase" for our faculty and staff the top priority in the expansion budget - which funds new programs and expenses - for the...
Published: Thursday, October 30th, 2014 @ 11:04 pm
By: Judy Jennette
|
|
Cumberland County has grown accustomed to political theater, especially when it's engulfed by rumor and innuendo. And for the third straight state Senate election, the dirty drama has returned.
Published: Thursday, October 30th, 2014 @ 10:57 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|