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We are going to be visited by one of the sneakiest most dangerous weather events known: Wind Chill near or below zero!
We are going to be visited by one of the sneakiest most dangerous weather events known: Wind Chill near or below zero!
 
We had an interesting conversation with a friend the other day that in retrospect we think worthy of disclosing here. Here's where we're headed with this: Thom Tillis is the favorite of the Democrats in North Carolina to win the Republican nomination for U. S. Senate
We had an interesting conversation with a friend the other day that in retrospect we think worthy of disclosing here. Here's where we're headed with this: Thom Tillis is the favorite of the Democrats in North Carolina to win the Republican nomination for U. S. Senate
 
Occasionally my friends inquire about my emotional well being, remarking that I may spend too much time dealing with both solvable and unsolvable problems.
Occasionally my friends inquire about my emotional well being, remarking that I may spend too much time dealing with both solvable and unsolvable problems.
 
We’ve been doing a lot of campaign finance report reading lately.
 
The N. C. Board of Elections (SBOE) is making a mockery of the State's motto: Esse quam videri--To be, rather than to seem.
 
Late Registration for Spring Semester at Beaufort County Community College will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. Spring Semester classes will begin Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Late Registration for Spring Semester at Beaufort County Community College will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. Spring Semester classes will begin Wednesday, Jan. 8.
 
Day care prices across the nation have been rising at a dramatic clip for years. In many cases, the cost to parents for a toddler in day care is more expensive than sending their teen to a high-quality private high school.
Day care prices across the nation have been rising at a dramatic clip for years. In many cases, the cost to parents for a toddler in day care is more expensive than sending their teen to a high-quality private high school.
 
John H. Baker served as North Carolina's first African American sheriff. He served in this office for twenty-four years.
John H. Baker served as North Carolina's first African American sheriff. He served in this office for twenty-four years.
 
Surgeons with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange Dec. 16 at the hospital. Two weeks later, the patients and their families met for the first time.
Surgeons with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange Dec. 16 at the hospital. Two weeks later, the patients and their families met for the first time.
 
If you thought this year's US Senate race was going to be fun, wait til you see how our local congressional race may be shaping up.
If you thought this year's US Senate race was going to be fun, wait til you see how our local congressional race may be shaping up.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments to the State Ethics Commission today.
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments to the State Ethics Commission today.
 
Cakes and cupcakes are even more delicious when they are beautifully decorated! Treat your sweetheart to a beautifully-decorated confection for Valentine's Day with the skills you learn at Cake Decorating I offered by the Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College.
Cakes and cupcakes are even more delicious when they are beautifully decorated! Treat your sweetheart to a beautifully-decorated confection for Valentine's Day with the skills you learn at Cake Decorating I offered by the Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College.
 
People of all political persuasions have identified significant problems plaguing the American system of higher education. President Obama outlined some reform ideas during a back-to-school tour of New York and Pennsylvania colleges. But Ohio University economist Richard Vedder, director of the...
People of all political persuasions have identified significant problems plaguing the American system of higher education. President Obama outlined some reform ideas during a back-to-school tour of New York and Pennsylvania colleges. But Ohio University economist Richard Vedder, director of the...
 
Effective January 1, due to new eligibility rules, 70,253 children were switched from NC Health Choice to Medicaid.
Effective January 1, due to new eligibility rules, 70,253 children were switched from NC Health Choice to Medicaid.
 
Some were concerned about how many people would show up on a poor weather night, in the holiday season, with the flu being prevalent. The answer: the Civic Center was jam packed.
Some were concerned about how many people would show up on a poor weather night, in the holiday season, with the flu being prevalent. The answer: the Civic Center was jam packed.
 
Technological change has made online coursework very competitive with the traditional means of teaching. Will it lead to dramatic change in college, or have only a minor impact? Consider the analogy to music.
Technological change has made online coursework very competitive with the traditional means of teaching. Will it lead to dramatic change in college, or have only a minor impact? Consider the analogy to music.
 
Mr. Stephen Adam Waters, Sr., age 73, a former resident of Waterford Place, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at Clara Manor in Washington.
Mr. Stephen Adam Waters, Sr., age 73, a former resident of Waterford Place, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at Clara Manor in Washington.
 
Mrs. Vertie Rome, 76, a resident of Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center, formerly of 30 Turkey Trot Road No. 1, Washington, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014.
Mrs. Vertie Rome, 76, a resident of Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center, formerly of 30 Turkey Trot Road No. 1, Washington, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014.
 
Rows and flows of angel hair ... And ice cream castles in the air ... And feather canyons ev'rywhere ... I've looked at clouds that way ... as is the first stanza of Joni Mitchell's classic "Both Sides Now."
Rows and flows of angel hair ... And ice cream castles in the air ... And feather canyons ev'rywhere ... I've looked at clouds that way ... as is the first stanza of Joni Mitchell's classic "Both Sides Now."
 
Due to increased flu activity, Vidant Health is holding a free flu clinic for anyone that may still need a flu shot. No appointment is necessary, but quantities are limited.
Due to increased flu activity, Vidant Health is holding a free flu clinic for anyone that may still need a flu shot. No appointment is necessary, but quantities are limited.
 
Mrs. Robin Susan Fulford Holland, age 55, a resident of 122 Frankie St., Harris Acres, Chocowinity, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mrs. Robin Susan Fulford Holland, age 55, a resident of 122 Frankie St., Harris Acres, Chocowinity, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
John W. Jefferson, age 83, a resident of Smithtown Rd., Grimesland, NC passed away Friday, January 3, 2014.
John W. Jefferson, age 83, a resident of Smithtown Rd., Grimesland, NC passed away Friday, January 3, 2014.
 
Stephen Adam Waters, Sr., age 73, a former resident of Waterford Place, died Friday, January 3, 2013 at Clara Manor in Washington.
Stephen Adam Waters, Sr., age 73, a former resident of Waterford Place, died Friday, January 3, 2013 at Clara Manor in Washington.
 
Please join me for a news conference on Monday, Jan. 06, at 2:30 p.m. The news conference will be held at the Beaufort County Courthouse steps (112 W. Second Street, Washington, NC).
Please join me for a news conference on Monday, Jan. 06, at 2:30 p.m. The news conference will be held at the Beaufort County Courthouse steps (112 W. Second Street, Washington, NC).
 
Mr. Jay Edward "Jay-Bird" Jefferson, age 51, a resident of 1954 N.C. Hwy 102 West, Chocowinity, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mr. Jay Edward "Jay-Bird" Jefferson, age 51, a resident of 1954 N.C. Hwy 102 West, Chocowinity, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Polly Hodges Hudson Lewis, age 77, a resident of River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and formerly of Robersonville Rd., Washington, NC passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014.
Polly Hodges Hudson Lewis, age 77, a resident of River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and formerly of Robersonville Rd., Washington, NC passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014.
 
Mr. Phillip Thomas “Phil” Fleming, Sr., age 63, a resident of 1404 “B” Street, New Bern, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
Mr. Phillip Thomas “Phil” Fleming, Sr., age 63, a resident of 1404 “B” Street, New Bern, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
 
Louise Cuthrell McConville, 58, of 41385 US Highway 264, the Ponzer community died Thursday January 2, 2014 at home.
Louise Cuthrell McConville, 58, of 41385 US Highway 264, the Ponzer community died Thursday January 2, 2014 at home.
 
Mr. William "Boo Boo" Daniels, of Philadelphia and formerly of Washington, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.
Mr. William "Boo Boo" Daniels, of Philadelphia and formerly of Washington, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.
 
Boy, how things change. One of the missions of the NAACP's founders was to protect the integrity of elections and people's right to vote.
Boy, how things change. One of the missions of the NAACP's founders was to protect the integrity of elections and people's right to vote.
 
The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College will offer a course in conversational Spanish Class 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 14 and ending March 18 in Room 826 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus.
The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College will offer a course in conversational Spanish Class 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 14 and ending March 18 in Room 826 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus.
 
Government should stop funding colleges and universities simply on the basis of butts in seats. Instead, it should reward high performance and the preparation of graduates for good-paying jobs.
Government should stop funding colleges and universities simply on the basis of butts in seats. Instead, it should reward high performance and the preparation of graduates for good-paying jobs.
 
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.
 
The tiny, blonde ball of energy peered out from the green drapes at her mother - who watched proudly from the bleachers - until her instructor, East Carolina University professor Boni Boswell, coaxed her back to the other waiting students.
The tiny, blonde ball of energy peered out from the green drapes at her mother - who watched proudly from the bleachers - until her instructor, East Carolina University professor Boni Boswell, coaxed her back to the other waiting students.
 
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