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Eleven Basic Law Enforcement Training students were recognized in graduation ceremonies Thursday, May 22, at Beaufort County Community College that also included a memorial for a fallen officer.
Published: Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 @ 2:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Five-year-old Christian McLawhorn won't stop talking. And his mother Sharon is thrilled about it. When Christian was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder two years ago, he was almost entirely nonverbal. "He would just repeat the last word that was said to him," she said.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 8:58 pm
By: ECU News Services
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On Saturday, May 24, 2014 the Washington Police Department arrested Rodney Darnell Putney, age 25, of Washington Street Washington.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 7:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory announced one of the largest federal community development block grants in the state's history today, a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a facility for homeless veterans.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 5:31 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The North Carolina state auditor's office has not shied away from telling state agencies when they fall short of meeting accepted standards for handling taxpayers' money. Auditor Beth Wood, an elected Democrat, discussed her office's priorities during a presentation earlier this year for the...
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 9:02 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The state House pushed ahead Tuesday with House Bill 1050, limiting the amount of money North Carolina cities and towns could charge businesses for privilege licenses. The bill, which would cap municipal privilege licenses at $100 per year, is part of a catch-all tax package designed to tweak...
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 1:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed May 17, 2014 as "Armed Forces Day" in North Carolina, encouraging citizens to recognize the state's storied military heritage and its continuing impact on the economic and social livelihood of North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 1:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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I have never known a book author to give a critical review an A grade, which would amount to saying, "Yes, my work was entirely off base." Professor Lazere writes that he would give my review only a "C" but I don't think his reply above shows my analysis to have been erroneous in any way...
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 12:52 am
By: John William Pope Center
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For years teachers have felt frustrated because they believe they are underpaid for a mentally and physically demanding job.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 12:52 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 12:37 am
By: Christopher Maye
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East Carolina University's graduate programs in nursing and business rank among the nation's best in online education for veterans, according to a listing released May 20 by U.S. News & World Report.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 3:36 pm
By: ECU News Services
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With a quarter-million questionable voter registrations on the books in NC, it's no wonder the state elections board needs more investigators. That's also why sustaining and enforcing the state's recent voter reforms is more urgent than ever.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 3:34 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Irene Jones Field passed away peacefully on May 22, 2014 at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 3:33 pm
By: Announcements
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While many think of Memorial Day weekend as the beginning of summer, Governor Pat McCrory is reminding residents that it is also the kickoff of Hurricane Preparedness Week. The governor is encouraging everyone to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season officially begins June 1
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 3:27 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Hallie Daniels Perry 89, of 107 NC 45 South, died Saturday May 24, 2014 at Chowan Hospital. She was born in Bertie County November 30, 1924.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 1:55 pm
By: Announcements
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Ted Rowland "Ron" Pinner, Jr., 64, of Nashville died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 1:51 pm
By: Announcements
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Essie Gertrude Wiggins Floyd, age 94, a resident of Hwy 264 E., Washington, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 1:44 pm
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Icie "Margie" Daniels Sykes, age 88, a resident of Beaufort County, NC, formerly of Bayview, Texas died Sunday, May 25, 2014.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 1:18 pm
By: Announcements
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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: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 12:26 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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On Saturday, May 17, 2014 the Washington Police Department assisted by Greenville Police, NC SBI, and Pitt County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyreef Shaquan Jennette, age 19, of Mont Clair Drive Washington on the 1000 block of Carolina Avenue.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 8:17 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In Raleigh, the McCrory Department of Commerce is doing quite a bit of cheerleading for special taxpayer-provided incentives to lure business to North Carolina.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 8:16 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Human beings have debated the proper scope and purpose of government ever since the formal institution of government was invented.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 7:23 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Where was Stan? Why wasn't he out pandering for votes? Why did he not spend record amounts of money like everyone else running for county commissioner?
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 8:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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My thanks to George Leef for his April 23 review of my book Why Higher Education SHOULD Have a Leftist Bias. I brought the book to his attention with a copy of an open letter to the officials of several conservative scholarly organizations including the Pope Center, reiterating the appeal in my...
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 3:29 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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One of the attorneys hoping to dissolve Obamacare through a lawsuit challenging the health reform act's Independent Payment Advisory Board said the deaths and mismanagement recently reported at Veterans Administration hospitals are "a great preview" of what lies in store if the health care law is...
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 3:05 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for June /July, 2014.
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 3:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Why should my taxes be used to favor your friends and their private interests?
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 12:49 pm
By: Warren Smith
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The U.S. Department of Education has collected data on teacher shortage areas since the early 1990s.
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 12:05 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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East Carolina University's Project STEPP program, which supports students with learning disabilities who aspire to achieve a college education, has received a nearly $950,000 donation from Walter and Marie Williams of Greenville.
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 11:37 am
By: ECU News Services
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Lucille Shaw Roberson, 89, of Williamston, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at Martin General Hospital.
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 10:19 am
By: Announcements
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Highland Industries is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Iredell County. The company plans to create 29 jobs and invest $8.25 million over the next three years in Statesville.
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 10:11 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Essie Gertrude Wiggins Floyd, age 94, a resident of Hwy 264 E., Washington, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014.
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 10:09 am
By: Announcements
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At the national level, Republicans have surrendered on taxes, debt, gays in the military, ObamaCare and amnesty. On the state level, the NCGOP is in the midst of surrendering on ObamaCare, taxes, and amnesty.
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 10:00 am
By: Brant Clifton
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