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I had my first taste of the University of Georgia in 1995 when I participated in a classical guitar competition at the flagship in Athens. Instructors in the university's music department judged me and a handful of other guitar players from around the state on our technique and performance (in case
Published: Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 @ 11:31 am
By: John William Pope Center
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Due to increasing numbers of flu cases, certain Vidant Health facilities are imposing stricter visitation limits.
Published: Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 @ 11:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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What can be done to help the poor is a perennial issue in politics, and with it comes what is to me a real puzzler: Why do those who seem most adamant that government programs are the best way to serve the needs of the poor also seem the least interested in whether those programs actually work?
Published: Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 @ 8:22 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Pat McCrory announced today the appointment of Shelby Stephenson of Benson as North Carolina's poet laureate.
Published: Monday, December 22nd, 2014 @ 9:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A recent study by the investment firm Eaton Vance found North Carolina's creditworthiness fell from fourth place among the 50 states a year ago to 13th this year - but the change was related to new methods of weighting data rather than any drop in the state's ability to meet its debt obligations.
Published: Monday, December 22nd, 2014 @ 11:39 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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After two hours and 30 minutes of debate, East Carolina University's governing body voted unanimously to table a decision on renaming Aycock Residence Hall in a special called meeting Dec. 18.
Published: Monday, December 22nd, 2014 @ 11:36 am
By: ECU News Services
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Mrs. Tessie Elks Hudson Clark, age 73, a resident of 495 Bear Creek Road, Chocowinity died Sunday, December 21, 2014.
Published: Monday, December 22nd, 2014 @ 9:47 am
By: Announcements
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Mr. Edward David Bailey, age 69, a resident of Washington, NC died Friday, December 19, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Monday, December 22nd, 2014 @ 9:35 am
By: Announcements
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Mr. George Howard "Georgie" Elliott II, age 29, a resident of 5108 Sidney Road, Belhaven, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at his home.
Published: Monday, December 22nd, 2014 @ 9:30 am
By: Announcements
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Mr. Lawrence Edward Campbell, age 84, a resident of 105 Mary Street, Washington, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home.
Published: Monday, December 22nd, 2014 @ 9:16 am
By: Announcements
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The president presiding over America's most opaque administration in modern times, now wishes to reinstate transparency, providing that it only puts American personnel abroad at risk, not him or his administration here at home.
Published: Saturday, December 20th, 2014 @ 2:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beaufort County's Tax Assessor's Office wins the prestigious Joseph E. Hunt Award for 2014.
Published: Saturday, December 20th, 2014 @ 2:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Liberals are desperate to prove that North Carolina's new election law constitutes the second coming of Jim Crow-era voter suppression. Their desperation reflects three desires.
Published: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 6:25 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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A season intended as a time of joy for children - with multiple days out of school - also means no breakfast or lunch for many children across Pitt County. Now thanks in part to a group of East Carolina University students, children at Falkland Elementary School will have meals provided...
Published: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 3:07 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Years ago I read an article in Reader's Digest concerning a man arrested in NYC as he took pictures after 9/11 of a government building.
Published: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 12:52 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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Governor Pat McCrory responded today to the misleading and factually incorrect story that was published yesterday from the Associated Press
Published: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 2:07 am
By: Chris Downey
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The N.C. Supreme Court says the state can commence administrative preparations for the Opportunity Scholarship Program while it considers an appeal from a lower court's order that ruled the program unconstitutional.
Published: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 2:03 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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As the holidays approach, many families are hitting the road and taking trips to visit families, friends and loved ones. This can be especially challenging for families with young children who struggle to keep them happy and occupied while traveling by plane, train, or automobile.
Published: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 1:59 am
By: ECU News Services
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In July, I wrote about the pressure that University of Wisconsin officials have been exerting on the faculty for greater "equity" on campus.
Published: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 1:40 am
By: John William Pope Center
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Mrs. Esther Harris Daniels, of 97 Cherry Lane, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at River Trace Nursing and Rehab.
Published: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 1:37 am
By: Announcements
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The drive-by media across The Carolinas was ga-ga this morning about a story regarding "payouts download (7)from a lender" to Gov. Pat McCrory (R-NC) and congressman Mark Sanford (R-SC).
Published: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 1:08 am
By: Brant Clifton
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By now, most of us have come to expect the left-wing bias of the Raleigh News & Observer.
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 11:17 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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East Carolina University wants to entice new teachers in Pitt County to become students again.
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 7:09 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The United States could have a constitutional balanced budget amendment within a year, if enough states back a process spelled out by the group Compact for America.
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 7:04 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 7:03 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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On December 16, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received various reports through various social media sources of a threat directed toward Southside High School located on Hwy 33 E in Chocowinity.
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 1:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A meeting was held in Edenton on Nov 22 in order that local citizens will understand the benefits, or detriments, to the community regarding wind farms.
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 12:38 pm
By: John Woodard
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I am getting concerned with truth these days. It is almost Christmas and telling lies is supposed to get you a lump of coal and bundle of switches.
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 12:26 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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Wake County officials insist the launch of another mass transit study is not an attempt to find a friendlier outcome just one year after three transit consultants determined the market couldn’t bear the costs of light rail.
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 1:30 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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East Carolina University's dental community service learning centers are core to the School of Dental Medicine's unique educational model - create more dentists for North Carolina while improving access to oral health care in underserved areas.
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 1:25 am
By: ECU News Services
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The U.S. economy continues to recover from the depths of the Great Recession, and North Carolina continues to recover at a faster rate than the national average. But few would describe the general trend as impressive by historical standards
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 12:02 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Joining Vidant was like a homecoming, he said, referring to his training at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, now Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 @ 11:54 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Massanutten Mountains are not only a geological oddity, but have also played an important role in the history of the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia as well.
Published: Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 @ 6:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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"Academia is American liberals' sanctuary, their fortress, their source. By controlling the campuses, the Left is able to control much of the nation's intellectual debate," said my colleague Jay Schalin at last year's State Policy Network convention.
Published: Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 @ 6:05 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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