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The 1970s were a hellish decade for this country. Inflation out the wazoo. Skyrocketing gas prices. Oil embargoes. Record unemployment. Communist aggression rampant around the globe.
The 1970s were a hellish decade for this country. Inflation out the wazoo. Skyrocketing gas prices. Oil embargoes. Record unemployment. Communist aggression rampant around the globe.
 
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, Monday, March 24, 2014, at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.
A meeting of the Washington City Council will meet, Monday, March 24, 2014, at 5:30 pm, to discuss a number of actions listed here within.
 
Mr. Charles C. "Skipper" Edwards Sr., age 67, a resident of 105 Waterside Dr., Bath, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014.
Mr. Charles C. "Skipper" Edwards Sr., age 67, a resident of 105 Waterside Dr., Bath, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014.
 
Ms. Alice Sheppard, age 90, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday March 18, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
Ms. Alice Sheppard, age 90, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday March 18, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
 
Mr. Glenn A. Cushing, age 61, a resident of 431 E. Main St, Washington died, Sunday March 16, 2014 at his home.
Mr. Glenn A. Cushing, age 61, a resident of 431 E. Main St, Washington died, Sunday March 16, 2014 at his home.
 
Mrs. Louise Estelle Everett Brinn, age 89, a resident of 1150 Hubs Rec Road, Belhaven, NC, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Autumnfield of Belhaven.
Mrs. Louise Estelle Everett Brinn, age 89, a resident of 1150 Hubs Rec Road, Belhaven, NC, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Autumnfield of Belhaven.
 
Doris Respess Bateman, age 92, a resident of Ridgewood Manor, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014.
Doris Respess Bateman, age 92, a resident of Ridgewood Manor, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014.
 
East Carolina University's rehabilitation counseling program is ranked among the best graduate programs in the nation, according to a listing released today by U.S. News & World Report.
East Carolina University's rehabilitation counseling program is ranked among the best graduate programs in the nation, according to a listing released today by U.S. News & World Report.
 
The first week of February brought Wayne County mother Jennifer Strickland an eye-popping surprise. A letter from the principal indicated that one of her twin boys — a stellar, straight-A student reading at an almost sixth-grade level — was in danger of being retained in third grade...
The first week of February brought Wayne County mother Jennifer Strickland an eye-popping surprise. A letter from the principal indicated that one of her twin boys — a stellar, straight-A student reading at an almost sixth-grade level — was in danger of being retained in third grade...
 
In 2013, Governor Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that increased criminal penalties for human trafficking and related crimes.
In 2013, Governor Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that increased criminal penalties for human trafficking and related crimes.
 
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) has received a grant from the John William Pope Foundation for $25,000 in support of the Museum's School Bus Scholarship Fund.
 
In the interest of transparency, I am compelled to publish this post even though it was not easy to do so. Why? Beaufort County Now did have a good February.
In the interest of transparency, I am compelled to publish this post even though it was not easy to do so. Why? Beaufort County Now did have a good February.
 
Mr. Raymond Frederick McKinley, age 99, a resident of Washington died Monday March 17, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
Mr. Raymond Frederick McKinley, age 99, a resident of Washington died Monday March 17, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
 
Ms. Alice Sheppard, age 90, a resident of Washington died Tuesday March 18, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
Ms. Alice Sheppard, age 90, a resident of Washington died Tuesday March 18, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
 
Mrs. Lillar Gray Nobles Etchison, age 83, a resident of 200 Mallison Harvey Road, Washington, died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at her home.
Mrs. Lillar Gray Nobles Etchison, age 83, a resident of 200 Mallison Harvey Road, Washington, died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at her home.
 
Mrs. Julia Mae Cutler Clark, 81, a resident of 108 W. Seventh St., Washington, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
Mrs. Julia Mae Cutler Clark, 81, a resident of 108 W. Seventh St., Washington, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
 
Mr. William Tiny Moore, a resident of 1569 Nevil Creek Road, Blounts Creek, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014.
Mr. William Tiny Moore, a resident of 1569 Nevil Creek Road, Blounts Creek, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014.
 
Does North Carolina need an energy policy? In my view, it depends on what you mean by the phrase. If by "energy policy" you mean a detailed plan of requirements and timetables for producing and distributing electricity and fuel in proportions set by government fiat, then the answer is a resolute...
Does North Carolina need an energy policy? In my view, it depends on what you mean by the phrase. If by "energy policy" you mean a detailed plan of requirements and timetables for producing and distributing electricity and fuel in proportions set by government fiat, then the answer is a resolute...
 
A challenge grant in the amount of $5,000 was recently donated by the Harriett Mish Estate to the campaign mounted by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to build a digital sign at the front of the campus along U.S. Highway 264.
A challenge grant in the amount of $5,000 was recently donated by the Harriett Mish Estate to the campaign mounted by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to build a digital sign at the front of the campus along U.S. Highway 264.
 
The North Carolina Office of Information Technology and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) are partnering to provide students with real-world experience in the high demand technology sector.
The North Carolina Office of Information Technology and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) are partnering to provide students with real-world experience in the high demand technology sector.
 
Teachers finding their schedules packed with testing would get relief from education reforms promised by Gov. Pat McCrory and top Republican lawmakers, who say students would benefit from a streamlined list of required state and local exams.
Teachers finding their schedules packed with testing would get relief from education reforms promised by Gov. Pat McCrory and top Republican lawmakers, who say students would benefit from a streamlined list of required state and local exams.
 
Remember voting for a bond on the ballot? You know, those things city, county and the state government use to pay for things like prisons, schools, roads, and any number of things.
Remember voting for a bond on the ballot? You know, those things city, county and the state government use to pay for things like prisons, schools, roads, and any number of things.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today presented its Medicaid reform plan to the General Assembly.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today presented its Medicaid reform plan to the General Assembly.
 
Last fall when the American Heart Association issued new guidelines to help doctors teach their patients about their risks of developing cardiovascular disease – accompanied by a bulky computer spreadsheet calculator – one ECU physician thought he had a better idea.
Last fall when the American Heart Association issued new guidelines to help doctors teach their patients about their risks of developing cardiovascular disease – accompanied by a bulky computer spreadsheet calculator – one ECU physician thought he had a better idea.
 
On March 13, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Carlos Dewit Mayo and Rebecca Provost in Washington.
On March 13, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Carlos Dewit Mayo and Rebecca Provost in Washington.
 
House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) issued the following joint statement Monday in response to North Carolina's unemployment rate dropping to its lowest level since August 2008.
House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) issued the following joint statement Monday in response to North Carolina's unemployment rate dropping to its lowest level since August 2008.
 
Going to college can be an expensive proposition. Tuition has been rising steadily in North Carolina and in other states. Many students receive aid in the form of a federal Pell Grant, but the Pell Grant Program faces problems and needs serious reform. Dr. Jenna Ashley Robinson, director of...
Going to college can be an expensive proposition. Tuition has been rising steadily in North Carolina and in other states. Many students receive aid in the form of a federal Pell Grant, but the Pell Grant Program faces problems and needs serious reform. Dr. Jenna Ashley Robinson, director of...
 
Next month, the UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance will vote on UNC-Chapel Hill's health services fee. The committee has already approved health fees for the other campuses but stopped short at Carolina's $436-per-year fee after learning that UNC-Chapel Hill is spending some...
Next month, the UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance will vote on UNC-Chapel Hill's health services fee. The committee has already approved health fees for the other campuses but stopped short at Carolina's $436-per-year fee after learning that UNC-Chapel Hill is spending some...
 
If you've ever wondered why the Republican Party in Beaufort County is so divided you need look no further for a prime example than the March monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
If you've ever wondered why the Republican Party in Beaufort County is so divided you need look no further for a prime example than the March monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
 
Duke Energy and Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) today announced a $141,029 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation.
Duke Energy and Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) today announced a $141,029 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation.
 
Mr. Raymond Frederick McKinley, age 99, a resident of Washington died Monday March 17, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
Mr. Raymond Frederick McKinley, age 99, a resident of Washington died Monday March 17, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center.
 
Mr. Glen Alan Cushing, age 61, a resident of 431 E. Main Street, Washington, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 at his home.
Mr. Glen Alan Cushing, age 61, a resident of 431 E. Main Street, Washington, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 at his home.
 
Humorous anecdotes, stories of her love of learning and teaching, and praise from a former governor showered Janice Hardison Faulkner as a gallery space in Joyner Library was dedicated in her honor March 10.
Humorous anecdotes, stories of her love of learning and teaching, and praise from a former governor showered Janice Hardison Faulkner as a gallery space in Joyner Library was dedicated in her honor March 10.
 
I had the opportunity for an audience with Charlotte pastor — and US Senate candidate — Mark Harris on Saturday. (I do have to commend him for not running away in terror after I introduced myself. For some reason, I scare some political candidates.)
I had the opportunity for an audience with Charlotte pastor — and US Senate candidate — Mark Harris on Saturday. (I do have to commend him for not running away in terror after I introduced myself. For some reason, I scare some political candidates.)
 
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