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First annual Car, Truck and Bike show at Beaufort County Community College, located in Washington, North Carolina on April 5th, 2014.
First annual Car, Truck and Bike show at Beaufort County Community College, located in Washington, North Carolina on April 5th, 2014.
 
Marilyn Sheerer admitted as she stood at the podium, watching her colleagues giving a standing ovation, that she's seldom at a loss for words. But she was almost there during the fifth annual University Awards Day ceremony.
Marilyn Sheerer admitted as she stood at the podium, watching her colleagues giving a standing ovation, that she's seldom at a loss for words. But she was almost there during the fifth annual University Awards Day ceremony.
 
The Washington Daily News will try their hand at reporting on politics, which well operates under the accurate categorical department of 'better late than never'.
The Washington Daily News will try their hand at reporting on politics, which well operates under the accurate categorical department of 'better late than never'.
 
During The Cold War, leftists rolled their eyes at us when we talked of the horrors perpetrated by The Communist Party. Fast forward to today.
During The Cold War, leftists rolled their eyes at us when we talked of the horrors perpetrated by The Communist Party. Fast forward to today.
 
U.S. Rep. Walter Jones says re-electing him to his seat in the 3rd Congressional District is vital to North Carolina's military economy because he would be the second-most-senior Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. Jones points with pride to being named by The Hill newspaper as one...
U.S. Rep. Walter Jones says re-electing him to his seat in the 3rd Congressional District is vital to North Carolina's military economy because he would be the second-most-senior Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. Jones points with pride to being named by The Hill newspaper as one...
 
The National Resources Defense Council, who is sponsoring a 'hit piece' slam on NC Senator Bill Cook, may want to save the Polar Bears, but they don't mind taking property that is not theirs, and in this case mine.
The National Resources Defense Council, who is sponsoring a 'hit piece' slam on NC Senator Bill Cook, may want to save the Polar Bears, but they don't mind taking property that is not theirs, and in this case mine.
 
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
 
DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos today announced Robin Gary Cummings, M.D., DHHS Deputy Secretary for Health Services, will assume the duties of Medicaid director. He will continue to serve as acting state health director.
DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos today announced Robin Gary Cummings, M.D., DHHS Deputy Secretary for Health Services, will assume the duties of Medicaid director. He will continue to serve as acting state health director.
 
Racial preferences have never been popular among most Americans, and in fact they are becoming less and less popular.
Racial preferences have never been popular among most Americans, and in fact they are becoming less and less popular.
 
Mr. Eddie Lee Smith, age 53, a resident of 100 West Barr Road, Chocowinity, NC left this earthly home and entered the gates of Heaven on Friday May 2, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mr. Eddie Lee Smith, age 53, a resident of 100 West Barr Road, Chocowinity, NC left this earthly home and entered the gates of Heaven on Friday May 2, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mrs. Jean Klapp Thomson, age 66, a resident of 309 East 12th Street Washington, NC died Saturday May 3, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mrs. Jean Klapp Thomson, age 66, a resident of 309 East 12th Street Washington, NC died Saturday May 3, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Nine Republicans are seeking to succeed 6th District U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, who's retiring after 15 terms in Washington. The winner of the May 6 GOP primary - and a possible July 15 runoff if no candidate gets at least 40 percent of the vote - will face the winner of the Democratic...
Nine Republicans are seeking to succeed 6th District U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, who's retiring after 15 terms in Washington. The winner of the May 6 GOP primary - and a possible July 15 runoff if no candidate gets at least 40 percent of the vote - will face the winner of the Democratic...
 
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Syfan Manufacturing, Inc. is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Martin County. The company plans to create 24 new jobs and invest more than $6.5 million over the next three years in Everetts.
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Syfan Manufacturing, Inc. is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Martin County. The company plans to create 24 new jobs and invest more than $6.5 million over the next three years in Everetts.
 
Editor's note: In the interest of full disclosure we would offer the following introductory comment. In September, 1999 when Hurricane Floyd hit Beaufort County, we, like thousands of people DownEast, lost our home and much of what was in it.
Editor's note: In the interest of full disclosure we would offer the following introductory comment. In September, 1999 when Hurricane Floyd hit Beaufort County, we, like thousands of people DownEast, lost our home and much of what was in it.
 
Freshman state Rep. Dana Bumgardner of Gastonia and longtime Gaston County Commissioner Michael Allen "Mickey" Price of Belmont have similar platforms on education, tax reform, Medicaid, teacher tenure, and merit pay for teachers.
Freshman state Rep. Dana Bumgardner of Gastonia and longtime Gaston County Commissioner Michael Allen "Mickey" Price of Belmont have similar platforms on education, tax reform, Medicaid, teacher tenure, and merit pay for teachers.
 
A grounds crew from East Carolina University traveled to Elizabeth City State University April 28 to help clean up damage from three tornadoes that struck the area April 25.
A grounds crew from East Carolina University traveled to Elizabeth City State University April 28 to help clean up damage from three tornadoes that struck the area April 25.
 
The 2014 election cycle has seen an unprecedented effort by out of state groups through independent expenditures to control the results of Republican primaries for Congress and the Senate in North Carolina.
The 2014 election cycle has seen an unprecedented effort by out of state groups through independent expenditures to control the results of Republican primaries for Congress and the Senate in North Carolina.
 
Since no candidates landed knockout punches or committed breathtaking gaffes in the Republican primary debates for U.S. Senate, election analysts say the only unanswered question is whether front-runner Thom Tillis, the state House Speaker from Mecklenburg County, is forced into a runoff.
Since no candidates landed knockout punches or committed breathtaking gaffes in the Republican primary debates for U.S. Senate, election analysts say the only unanswered question is whether front-runner Thom Tillis, the state House Speaker from Mecklenburg County, is forced into a runoff.
 
On April 26, 2014, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office served arrest warrants on Miles Jacob Lemay, age 23, of 244 E Barr Road in Chocowinity.
On April 26, 2014, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office served arrest warrants on Miles Jacob Lemay, age 23, of 244 E Barr Road in Chocowinity.
 
Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency for Beaufort, Chowan, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties in the wake of Friday's severe thunderstorms and devastating tornadoes and warned that more rough weather is headed our way.
Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency for Beaufort, Chowan, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties in the wake of Friday's severe thunderstorms and devastating tornadoes and warned that more rough weather is headed our way.
 
The East Carolina University community awoke April 30 to news of campus flooding and a train derailment at the corner of 14th Street and Charles Boulevard, following a series of heavy thunderstorms that came through the Greenville area April 29.
The East Carolina University community awoke April 30 to news of campus flooding and a train derailment at the corner of 14th Street and Charles Boulevard, following a series of heavy thunderstorms that came through the Greenville area April 29.
 
Last year Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly managed to accomplish something that many longtime legislative observers thought was highly improbable if not impossible: a substantial rewrite of North Carolina's system for funding roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure.
Last year Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly managed to accomplish something that many longtime legislative observers thought was highly improbable if not impossible: a substantial rewrite of North Carolina's system for funding roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure.
 
When you think of "chamber of commerce," Bob the insurance guy who lives down the street from you probably comes to mind. The US Chamber of Commerce is a whole different ball of wax.
When you think of "chamber of commerce," Bob the insurance guy who lives down the street from you probably comes to mind. The US Chamber of Commerce is a whole different ball of wax.
 
Mr. Eddie Lee Smith, age 53, a resident of 100 West Barr Road, Chocowinity, NC died Friday May 2, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Mr. Eddie Lee Smith, age 53, a resident of 100 West Barr Road, Chocowinity, NC died Friday May 2, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
 
Mr. Charles Linwood Little, age 74, a resident of 109 Silo Drive, Chocowinity, NC died Thursday evening, May 1, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mr. Charles Linwood Little, age 74, a resident of 109 Silo Drive, Chocowinity, NC died Thursday evening, May 1, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Baby Girl Ava Amaya Damo, age 8 weeks, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Baby Girl Ava Amaya Damo, age 8 weeks, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
 
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.
 
Students at Farmville Middle School were treated to ounce upon ounce of prevention in their own gymnasium on April 16, when they participated in a sports safety clinic sponsored by the Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program, a joint effort between East Carolina University and Vidant Health.
Students at Farmville Middle School were treated to ounce upon ounce of prevention in their own gymnasium on April 16, when they participated in a sports safety clinic sponsored by the Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program, a joint effort between East Carolina University and Vidant Health.
 
Ms. Catherine Elizabeth Romanczyk Vann, age 61, a resident of Chocowinity died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Ms. Catherine Elizabeth Romanczyk Vann, age 61, a resident of Chocowinity died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mrs. Margaret Barrett Walters, age 92, a resident of 1277 Seed Tick Neck Rd., Pinetown, NC died Tuesday April 29, 2014 at her home.
Mrs. Margaret Barrett Walters, age 92, a resident of 1277 Seed Tick Neck Rd., Pinetown, NC died Tuesday April 29, 2014 at her home.
 
Governor Pat McCrory presents a North Carolina Seal commemorative plate to Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias. The technology and marketing company announced Monday it is planning to create 580 new jobs in North Carolina over the next five years and invest more than $2 million at its Charlotte location.
Governor Pat McCrory presents a North Carolina Seal commemorative plate to Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias. The technology and marketing company announced Monday it is planning to create 580 new jobs in North Carolina over the next five years and invest more than $2 million at its Charlotte location.
 
A primary opponent is something to be expected even if you are a veteran legislator in the majority party, says state Sen. Fletcher Hartsell, R-Cabarrus. After sailing through the 2012 election cycle with no opposition, Hartsell, an attorney, has drawn an opponent in the May 6 Republican primary.
A primary opponent is something to be expected even if you are a veteran legislator in the majority party, says state Sen. Fletcher Hartsell, R-Cabarrus. After sailing through the 2012 election cycle with no opposition, Hartsell, an attorney, has drawn an opponent in the May 6 Republican primary.
 
Attached for your reading please find the March edition of Campus Connections.
Attached for your reading please find the March edition of Campus Connections.
 
Phillip Wayne Sherman, age 70, a resident of W. Pungo St., Belhaven, NC passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at home.
Phillip Wayne Sherman, age 70, a resident of W. Pungo St., Belhaven, NC passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at home.
 
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