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If you ever had the slightest doubt that the lame duck majority on the current County Commission is making extraordinary attempts to railroad a new jail before the people can vote on three members of the Commission then this agenda item should disabuse you of any such doubts.
If you ever had the slightest doubt that the lame duck majority on the current County Commission is making extraordinary attempts to railroad a new jail before the people can vote on three members of the Commission then this agenda item should disabuse you of any such doubts.
 
Due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Arthur, Lee Chevrolet and the City of Washington Fireworks are sorry to announce the cancelation of all morning and afternoon activities for July 4th.
Due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Arthur, Lee Chevrolet and the City of Washington Fireworks are sorry to announce the cancelation of all morning and afternoon activities for July 4th.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued a statement commemorating the 50th Anniversary of The Civil Rights Ac
 
As often happens at the North Carolina General Assembly, the new fiscal year has begun with the House and Senate not yet finished with a budget-adjustment bill. Medicaid funding, teacher compensation, and a few other issues continue to divide the two chambers.
As often happens at the North Carolina General Assembly, the new fiscal year has begun with the House and Senate not yet finished with a budget-adjustment bill. Medicaid funding, teacher compensation, and a few other issues continue to divide the two chambers.
 
The US Supreme Court is acting incredibly sensible these days. One of their latest decisions, the Hobby Lobby case, offered up some protections for employers dealing with the ObamaCare atrocity being shoved down their throats.
The US Supreme Court is acting incredibly sensible these days. One of their latest decisions, the Hobby Lobby case, offered up some protections for employers dealing with the ObamaCare atrocity being shoved down their throats.
 
Senate budget negotiators will meet Wednesday morning in a public "conference committee" meeting to start ironing out differences between three fiscal plans: one proposed by Gov. Pat McCrory and two passed by each legislative chamber. The question is whether House conferees will take part.
Senate budget negotiators will meet Wednesday morning in a public "conference committee" meeting to start ironing out differences between three fiscal plans: one proposed by Gov. Pat McCrory and two passed by each legislative chamber. The question is whether House conferees will take part.
 
Be advised a shift in track and size of the Hurricane will result in an increase in wind gust in the Aurora and Belhaven areas between 10:00 pm and 2:00am to 90 to 95 mph with sustained finds near 55mph.
Be advised a shift in track and size of the Hurricane will result in an increase in wind gust in the Aurora and Belhaven areas between 10:00 pm and 2:00am to 90 to 95 mph with sustained finds near 55mph.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after the overwhelmingly bipartisan passage of a Medicaid reform bill (HB 1181) by the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after the overwhelmingly bipartisan passage of a Medicaid reform bill (HB 1181) by the North Carolina House of Representatives.
 
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.
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.
 
Shelters are open at North and Southside High Schools and all evacuations are voluntary with the exception of Richlands Township which is mandatory.
Shelters are open at North and Southside High Schools and all evacuations are voluntary with the exception of Richlands Township which is mandatory.
 
Celldweller is a solo multi-musicianist playing in various genres, including EDM, Metal, "Dubstep".
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones’ (NC-3) continued opposition to unlawful, mass government surveillance has earned an “A” rating from Stand Against Spying, a coalition of pro-privacy organizations.
Congressman Walter B. Jones’ (NC-3) continued opposition to unlawful, mass government surveillance has earned an “A” rating from Stand Against Spying, a coalition of pro-privacy organizations.
 
At last week's government relations committee meeting for the Wake County School Board, school board member Jim Martin called current legislative efforts to correct Common Core problems "very much a political overreach." According to news reports, Martin then fired this shot...
At last week's government relations committee meeting for the Wake County School Board, school board member Jim Martin called current legislative efforts to correct Common Core problems "very much a political overreach." According to news reports, Martin then fired this shot...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed two bills today
 
Without labels, political conversation would be difficult to sustain.
 
The Chairman of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners issued a State of Emergency Thursday, July 3rd in anticipation of Hurricane Arthur.
The Chairman of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners issued a State of Emergency Thursday, July 3rd in anticipation of Hurricane Arthur.
 
Mike Cavender, formerly of Pamlico Plantation, died on June 22 in Durham.
Mike Cavender, formerly of Pamlico Plantation, died on June 22 in Durham.
 
Mr. John D. Williams of 200 Spring Creek Road, Aurora, died Monday June 23, 2014 at Vidant Home Health and Hospice in Greenville.
Mr. John D. Williams of 200 Spring Creek Road, Aurora, died Monday June 23, 2014 at Vidant Home Health and Hospice in Greenville.
 
Mr. Ernest "Ernie" Cleon Bryson, age 88, a former resident of the Crystal Beach community of Blounts Creek, NC died July 2, 2014 at his home located at 130 Neal Branch Road, Chocowinity.
Mr. Ernest "Ernie" Cleon Bryson, age 88, a former resident of the Crystal Beach community of Blounts Creek, NC died July 2, 2014 at his home located at 130 Neal Branch Road, Chocowinity.
 
Pastor Douglas Paul Lapp, age 46, associate pastor of Wesleyan Pentecostal Church, Hwy 264 East, Washington, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home.
Pastor Douglas Paul Lapp, age 46, associate pastor of Wesleyan Pentecostal Church, Hwy 264 East, Washington, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home.
 
A new faculty promotion system at one of North Carolina’s largest community colleges could increase the school’s focus on education.
A new faculty promotion system at one of North Carolina’s largest community colleges could increase the school’s focus on education.
 
University administrators and faculties frequently impose their ideological preferences on their institutions.
University administrators and faculties frequently impose their ideological preferences on their institutions.
 
The North Carolina constitution requires a balanced budget. Gov. Pat and Speaker Thom got together and submitted a revised budget plan that does not balance.
The North Carolina constitution requires a balanced budget. Gov. Pat and Speaker Thom got together and submitted a revised budget plan that does not balance.
 
The Beaufort County Republican Executive Committee has issued a warning to voters about endorsements by small private clubs that some voters have misinterpreted as official endorsements by the party itself.
The Beaufort County Republican Executive Committee has issued a warning to voters about endorsements by small private clubs that some voters have misinterpreted as official endorsements by the party itself.
 
Governor Pat McCrory was in Wilmington today warning those along the coast and beyond to prepare for Tropical Storm Arthur
Governor Pat McCrory was in Wilmington today warning those along the coast and beyond to prepare for Tropical Storm Arthur
 
East Carolina University students responded to June's soaring temperatures by trading in their traditional classroom environment for a refreshing dip in the Pamlico River.
East Carolina University students responded to June's soaring temperatures by trading in their traditional classroom environment for a refreshing dip in the Pamlico River.
 
Today, in front of a packed crowd of educators and education leaders from across North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory formally launched the Governor's Teacher Network.
Today, in front of a packed crowd of educators and education leaders from across North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory formally launched the Governor's Teacher Network.
 
The NWS Noon update briefing for Tropical Storm Arthur is enclosed. Currently the most impacted area of the County will be the Richlands Township.
The NWS Noon update briefing for Tropical Storm Arthur is enclosed. Currently the most impacted area of the County will be the Richlands Township.
 
The two chambers of the General Assembly have been unable to agree on their budget adjustments for the 2014-15 fiscal year, which begins Tuesday.
The two chambers of the General Assembly have been unable to agree on their budget adjustments for the 2014-15 fiscal year, which begins Tuesday.
 
As tired as I was last night, this morning could well be called a resurrection! It feels great to be alive and have a purpose other than filling a chair or bed in a nursing home!
As tired as I was last night, this morning could well be called a resurrection! It feels great to be alive and have a purpose other than filling a chair or bed in a nursing home!
 
Reliable source tell us there is a big shakeup going on at Flanders Filters, one of Beaufort County's largest manufacturing employers. Sources confirm that there was an employee meeting called this morning (6-27-14) and it was announced that CEO Harry Smith has been replaced by Peter Jones.
Reliable source tell us there is a big shakeup going on at Flanders Filters, one of Beaufort County's largest manufacturing employers. Sources confirm that there was an employee meeting called this morning (6-27-14) and it was announced that CEO Harry Smith has been replaced by Peter Jones.
 
Pastor Douglas Paul Lapp, age 46, pastor of Wesleyan Pentecostal Church, Hwy 264 East, Washington, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home.
Pastor Douglas Paul Lapp, age 46, pastor of Wesleyan Pentecostal Church, Hwy 264 East, Washington, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home.
 
Employers with fewer than 50 full-time workers do not suffer Obamacare's employer mandate tax if they do not offer health insurance coverage. However, if a firm chooses to offer coverage, it must be compliant with the law's standards.
Employers with fewer than 50 full-time workers do not suffer Obamacare's employer mandate tax if they do not offer health insurance coverage. However, if a firm chooses to offer coverage, it must be compliant with the law's standards.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed Senate Bill – SB 790, into law at his office in the State Capitol on Monday afternoon, June 30, 2014.
Governor Pat McCrory signed Senate Bill – SB 790, into law at his office in the State Capitol on Monday afternoon, June 30, 2014.
 
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