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Serving on the vestry of Saint Thomas Parish in Bath with the (supposedly hanged) pirate, Edward Salter is Blackbeard's widow's second husband, John Barrow.
Serving on the vestry of Saint Thomas Parish in Bath with the (supposedly hanged) pirate, Edward Salter is Blackbeard's widow's second husband, John Barrow.
 
Your letter to Lucille is interesting. She, like my sister, is suffering from "being tied up in nots" = thou shalt not do this and that! She takes great pride in the Dean's List, but was driven to perfection by our Baby Boom ideals and religion of the South.
Your letter to Lucille is interesting. She, like my sister, is suffering from "being tied up in nots" = thou shalt not do this and that! She takes great pride in the Dean's List, but was driven to perfection by our Baby Boom ideals and religion of the South.
 
The county and state budgets are no different from your household budget. Governments, other than the Federal Government, can not spend more than they take in.
The county and state budgets are no different from your household budget. Governments, other than the Federal Government, can not spend more than they take in.
 
A survey of nearly 900 academic studies from the past quarter-century shows North Carolina has been moving in the right direction on education reform in recent years. That's a key conclusion from a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
A survey of nearly 900 academic studies from the past quarter-century shows North Carolina has been moving in the right direction on education reform in recent years. That's a key conclusion from a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
 
In the U.S. Senate, Kay Hagan has voted for President Obama's liberal agenda a staggering 95 percent of the time, which includes casting the deciding vote for ObamaCare.
In the U.S. Senate, Kay Hagan has voted for President Obama's liberal agenda a staggering 95 percent of the time, which includes casting the deciding vote for ObamaCare.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted in favor of legislation aimed at improving accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted in favor of legislation aimed at improving accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
 
Career Readiness Class for Nurse Aide I students to begin at BCCC
 
Think that the quality of political debate in North Carolina is low and declining? I agree. For a recent, telling example of the problem, consider the debate about North Carolina's participation in Common Core.
Think that the quality of political debate in North Carolina is low and declining? I agree. For a recent, telling example of the problem, consider the debate about North Carolina's participation in Common Core.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased again to 6.2 percent in April, adding over 14,000 jobs in the past month and nearly 70,000 over the last year...
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased again to 6.2 percent in April, adding over 14,000 jobs in the past month and nearly 70,000 over the last year...
 
Last week the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for the short session and there is no shortage of work to be done.
Last week the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for the short session and there is no shortage of work to be done.
 
Last week the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for the short session and there is no shortage of work to be done.
 
This study synthesizes findings from 888 articles published in peer-reviewed journals or by the National Bureau of Economic Research since 1990. We focus on studies that explore relationships between inputs or policies (such as per-pupil expenditure, average teacher salary, class size...
This study synthesizes findings from 888 articles published in peer-reviewed journals or by the National Bureau of Economic Research since 1990. We focus on studies that explore relationships between inputs or policies (such as per-pupil expenditure, average teacher salary, class size...
 
On April 25, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received reports of two residential break-ins on Joyce Lane in Washington, NC.
On April 25, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received reports of two residential break-ins on Joyce Lane in Washington, NC.
 
Sarah Elizabeth "Mom" Francis Carnes, 83, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014.
Sarah Elizabeth "Mom" Francis Carnes, 83, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014.
 
A Memorial Service for Willie Ralph Lawrence (formerly of Beaufort County) will be 2:30pm Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the LR Randolph Chapel. Washington.
A Memorial Service for Willie Ralph Lawrence (formerly of Beaufort County) will be 2:30pm Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the LR Randolph Chapel. Washington.
 
Well, it appears Robert Brawley's political career on Jones Street and his relationship with the NCGOP powers that be — swims with the fishes. Just like Luca Brasi.
Well, it appears Robert Brawley's political career on Jones Street and his relationship with the NCGOP powers that be — swims with the fishes. Just like Luca Brasi.
 
Theater arts, physical therapy, nursing, engineering and business are a few of the planned fields of study for 20 incoming freshmen selected for East Carolina University's prestigious EC Scholars Program.
Theater arts, physical therapy, nursing, engineering and business are a few of the planned fields of study for 20 incoming freshmen selected for East Carolina University's prestigious EC Scholars Program.
 
Blackbeard, if not a native son of the Bath area, was an adopted son with blood relatives living in the area. He had the trust of the local families. He organized a core of about 20 men from the Bath area. The majority of these men were connected by blood.
Blackbeard, if not a native son of the Bath area, was an adopted son with blood relatives living in the area. He had the trust of the local families. He organized a core of about 20 men from the Bath area. The majority of these men were connected by blood.
 
More than perhaps any other public facility the Legislative Building and Capitol are symbols of our government at work. While everyone owns them, no person or group has permanent rights to them.
More than perhaps any other public facility the Legislative Building and Capitol are symbols of our government at work. While everyone owns them, no person or group has permanent rights to them.
 
Have we already forgotten the behavior of Jim Black? Do we not remember his secret meetings in IHOP bathrooms? We don’t know that such hijinks are involved in this SB 783 – but such legislation naturally lends itself to corruption.
Have we already forgotten the behavior of Jim Black? Do we not remember his secret meetings in IHOP bathrooms? We don’t know that such hijinks are involved in this SB 783 – but such legislation naturally lends itself to corruption.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial assistance is available to help individuals and business owners recover from damages caused by the April 25 tornadoes that struck eastern North Carolina. The governor received a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration for...
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial assistance is available to help individuals and business owners recover from damages caused by the April 25 tornadoes that struck eastern North Carolina. The governor received a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration for...
 
Asked about the bipartisan absence of House members, putting Republicans in the same camp as Democrats against a conservative cause, Collins said, "Yes, to me it's an embarrassment to conservatives whenever we are mandating things on the private market."
Asked about the bipartisan absence of House members, putting Republicans in the same camp as Democrats against a conservative cause, Collins said, "Yes, to me it's an embarrassment to conservatives whenever we are mandating things on the private market."
 
2008: Hagan Promised A "World-Class" Health-Care System For Veterans Now: Hagan Is Silent On The VA Scandal
2008: Hagan Promised A "World-Class" Health-Care System For Veterans Now: Hagan Is Silent On The VA Scandal
 
I was blessed with a wise and intelligent father who saw behind all things SBC and Southern. He went to Mercer under threat from the little ladies of Moon's Grove Baptist Church outside Athens that "they will ruin your faith!"
I was blessed with a wise and intelligent father who saw behind all things SBC and Southern. He went to Mercer under threat from the little ladies of Moon's Grove Baptist Church outside Athens that "they will ruin your faith!"
 
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, The Friends of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will be hosting our third nature fun day event on Saturday, May 24, 2014.
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, The Friends of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will be hosting our third nature fun day event on Saturday, May 24, 2014.
 
One of the unique characteristics of education funding in North Carolina is the fact that a relatively high percentage of revenue comes from state sources. According to National Education Association estimates for the 2013-14 school year, the national average share of state revenue for public...
One of the unique characteristics of education funding in North Carolina is the fact that a relatively high percentage of revenue comes from state sources. According to National Education Association estimates for the 2013-14 school year, the national average share of state revenue for public...
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory has announced that W. Neal Hanks Jr. has been appointed to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the state government agency created by the General Assembly in 1947 to conserve and sustain the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scient
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory has announced that W. Neal Hanks Jr. has been appointed to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the state government agency created by the General Assembly in 1947 to conserve and sustain the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scient
 
A record 298 students received degrees, diplomas and certificates Thursday, May 15, at Beaufort County Community College's 47th annual graduation ceremony.
A record 298 students received degrees, diplomas and certificates Thursday, May 15, at Beaufort County Community College's 47th annual graduation ceremony.
 
Starting each day with a rigorous physical training session at 6 a.m. is rarely one's idea of fun. Not to mention regular military-style drills, Ranger Challenges, and Army ten-milers. Top it off with traditional college coursework and you've got a full load.
Starting each day with a rigorous physical training session at 6 a.m. is rarely one's idea of fun. Not to mention regular military-style drills, Ranger Challenges, and Army ten-milers. Top it off with traditional college coursework and you've got a full load.
 
Chronic homework overload is producing stressed-out, sleep-deprived teens too burned out to learn. So say disgruntled parents, who increasingly are leveraging public platforms to share anecdotal homework horrors — from The Atlantic Monthly article, "My Daughter's Homework is Killing Me," to...
Chronic homework overload is producing stressed-out, sleep-deprived teens too burned out to learn. So say disgruntled parents, who increasingly are leveraging public platforms to share anecdotal homework horrors — from The Atlantic Monthly article, "My Daughter's Homework is Killing Me," to...
 
Following the news of the death of Joyce Pope, State Budget Director Art Pope's mother, Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement...
Following the news of the death of Joyce Pope, State Budget Director Art Pope's mother, Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement...
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) filed Senate bill – SB 792, on Monday, May 19, 2014, that would remove mandatory tolls on the three N.C. Ferry routes that currently have a fee.
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) filed Senate bill – SB 792, on Monday, May 19, 2014, that would remove mandatory tolls on the three N.C. Ferry routes that currently have a fee.
 
On March 17, 2014 the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sex offense against a minor that occurred at residences in Washington and Bath, NC.
On March 17, 2014 the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sex offense against a minor that occurred at residences in Washington and Bath, NC.
 
"Never let a crisis go to waste," advised Rahm Emanuel when he served as President Obama's chief of staff. And politicians can take advantage of a perceived crisis just as well as a real one.
"Never let a crisis go to waste," advised Rahm Emanuel when he served as President Obama's chief of staff. And politicians can take advantage of a perceived crisis just as well as a real one.
 
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