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We read that the Census Department is reporting that over the last several years the middle class has been shrinking.
We read that the Census Department is reporting that over the last several years the middle class has been shrinking.
 
Due to pending inclement weather, Beaufort County Community College will be closed for students and faculty on Tuesday.
Due to pending inclement weather, Beaufort County Community College will be closed for students and faculty on Tuesday.
 
Apparently, our esteemed state attorney general learned NOTHING from the Duke lacrosse case.
Apparently, our esteemed state attorney general learned NOTHING from the Duke lacrosse case.
 
It has been learned that UNC created, offered and allowed athletes to take courses that seldom met and apparently had no requirements except some flimsy papers in order to get, not only credit, but grades sufficient to enhance the athlete's GPA
It has been learned that UNC created, offered and allowed athletes to take courses that seldom met and apparently had no requirements except some flimsy papers in order to get, not only credit, but grades sufficient to enhance the athlete's GPA
 
At first glance, Fayetteville State University may seem like a run-of-the-mill institution. Out of the sixteen UNC system schools, FSU's enrollment ranks twelfth, and among the system's five historically black schools, it ranks third. The average SAT score for entering freshmen (844) is the...
At first glance, Fayetteville State University may seem like a run-of-the-mill institution. Out of the sixteen UNC system schools, FSU's enrollment ranks twelfth, and among the system's five historically black schools, it ranks third. The average SAT score for entering freshmen (844) is the...
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting in Washington N.C., on Monday, Feb. 03, at 6:30 p.m.
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting in Washington N.C., on Monday, Feb. 03, at 6:30 p.m.
 
Ever since the disastrous launch of the Obamacare insurance exchanges in October, supporters of the so-called Affordable Care Act have insisted that things were destined to get better.
Ever since the disastrous launch of the Obamacare insurance exchanges in October, supporters of the so-called Affordable Care Act have insisted that things were destined to get better.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Eclipse Automation Inc. will be expanding its operations to Mecklenburg County under the name Eclipse Automation Southeast, LLC.
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Eclipse Automation Inc. will be expanding its operations to Mecklenburg County under the name Eclipse Automation Southeast, LLC.
 
Mrs. Dorothy Upton Craig, age 85, a resident of Broad Creek Road, died Sunday evening January 26, 2014 at Martin General Hospital in Williamston.
Mrs. Dorothy Upton Craig, age 85, a resident of Broad Creek Road, died Sunday evening January 26, 2014 at Martin General Hospital in Williamston.
 
In all the debate about building a new jail what may be the most important issue has gone completely un-noticed by the people proposing to spend twenty million dollars or so. Generally stated, that issue is: Alternatives to incarceration.
In all the debate about building a new jail what may be the most important issue has gone completely un-noticed by the people proposing to spend twenty million dollars or so. Generally stated, that issue is: Alternatives to incarceration.
 
We get a lot of lip service from lefties about the importance of respecting minorities and the minority opinion.
We get a lot of lip service from lefties about the importance of respecting minorities and the minority opinion.
 
Outside temperatures dipped below freezing Jan. 23 as more than 1,000 jumpers plunged into the icy waters of East Carolina University's outdoor swimming pool for the 18th annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Outside temperatures dipped below freezing Jan. 23 as more than 1,000 jumpers plunged into the icy waters of East Carolina University's outdoor swimming pool for the 18th annual Polar Bear Plunge.
 
Despite an abbreviated work week, the students, faculty and staff here at BCCC were busy with a variety of projects.
Despite an abbreviated work week, the students, faculty and staff here at BCCC were busy with a variety of projects.
 
I am writing to reassure you that there is no connection whatsoever between the Civitas Institute and a newspaper chain that reportedly was planning to create a nationwide database of people with legal permits to carry concealed firearms.
I am writing to reassure you that there is no connection whatsoever between the Civitas Institute and a newspaper chain that reportedly was planning to create a nationwide database of people with legal permits to carry concealed firearms.
 
In November, the NC Office of the State Auditor released a critical audit of the North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS).
In November, the NC Office of the State Auditor released a critical audit of the North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS).
 
The story began in the early 1990s, when Baker lived in Houston, Texas, with his family. He had recently sold his computer company and was looking for a new pursuit to spice up retirement.
The story began in the early 1990s, when Baker lived in Houston, Texas, with his family. He had recently sold his computer company and was looking for a new pursuit to spice up retirement.
 
This is an update on DHHS' most recent interaction with USDA.
 
On January 23, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Jonathan Dale Walker, age 20, of 120 Cypress Shores Road in Washington and Kerry Trevor Lupton, age 70, of 302 Barnes Drive in Chocowinity.
On January 23, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Jonathan Dale Walker, age 20, of 120 Cypress Shores Road in Washington and Kerry Trevor Lupton, age 70, of 302 Barnes Drive in Chocowinity.
 
Mrs. Phyllis Jane Carroll Jarvis, age 59 a resident of 22 Magnolia Way, Grantsboro, NC died Saturday January 25, 2014 at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Phyllis Jane Carroll Jarvis, age 59 a resident of 22 Magnolia Way, Grantsboro, NC died Saturday January 25, 2014 at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Mrs. Mildred Sparrow Bennett Tetterton, age 97, a resident 161 Black Road, Washington, NC, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at her home.
Mrs. Mildred Sparrow Bennett Tetterton, age 97, a resident 161 Black Road, Washington, NC, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at her home.
 
Following the resignation of Joyce Krawiec as Vice Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party, Glen Bradley has announced his interest in the upcoming appointment for the Vice Chairmanship of the North Carolina Republican Party.
Following the resignation of Joyce Krawiec as Vice Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party, Glen Bradley has announced his interest in the upcoming appointment for the Vice Chairmanship of the North Carolina Republican Party.
 
This variation on the Jim Steinman song "Two out of Three Ain't Bad" melody, written for Meatloaf's Bat Out of Hell album, best exemplifies BCN's December traffic report.
This variation on the Jim Steinman song "Two out of Three Ain't Bad" melody, written for Meatloaf's Bat Out of Hell album, best exemplifies BCN's December traffic report.
 
Carroll “Glenn” Cox, 62, of 50 Vinegar Hill Road, Aurora, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Vidant Medical Center.
Carroll “Glenn” Cox, 62, of 50 Vinegar Hill Road, Aurora, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Vidant Medical Center.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced appointments to the North Carolina State Commission for Public Health after the governor addressed the State Health Director's 2014 conference meeting in Raleigh.
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced appointments to the North Carolina State Commission for Public Health after the governor addressed the State Health Director's 2014 conference meeting in Raleigh.
 
Beaufort County Community College this week has announced the launch of a new career exploration tool available to students, prospective students and members of the community free of charge.
Beaufort County Community College this week has announced the launch of a new career exploration tool available to students, prospective students and members of the community free of charge.
 
He never served as president, governor, or U.S. senator, but Josephus Daniels was one of the most important and powerful figures in 20th-century North Carolina political history. Dr. Lee Craig, head of the Department of Economics and distinguished undergraduate professor at N.C. State University...
He never served as president, governor, or U.S. senator, but Josephus Daniels was one of the most important and powerful figures in 20th-century North Carolina political history. Dr. Lee Craig, head of the Department of Economics and distinguished undergraduate professor at N.C. State University...
 
The mainstream media and the political establishment are trying to tell us that state House speaker Thom Tillis is all but nominated to take on Kay Hagan in November. Public Policy Polling has been tracking the race.
The mainstream media and the political establishment are trying to tell us that state House speaker Thom Tillis is all but nominated to take on Kay Hagan in November. Public Policy Polling has been tracking the race.
 
High Point city leaders asked new urbanist planner Andres Duany what he thought of their not-so-quaint little burg. If it's tough love they wanted, then Duany was more than happy to offer it up.
High Point city leaders asked new urbanist planner Andres Duany what he thought of their not-so-quaint little burg. If it's tough love they wanted, then Duany was more than happy to offer it up.
 
Vidant Health has been chosen to receive one of the nation’s most prestigious recognitions for performance in quality and safety.
 
East Carolina University senior Sarah Moran will be among the millions of travelers making their way to Manhattan for Super Bowl week, but she's not planning to attend the game.
East Carolina University senior Sarah Moran will be among the millions of travelers making their way to Manhattan for Super Bowl week, but she's not planning to attend the game.
 
On Thursday night at the Beaufort County Republican Club, former US Paratrooper Jeremy D. Adams announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 which includes Dare, Hyde, Washington and the majority part of Beaufort County.
On Thursday night at the Beaufort County Republican Club, former US Paratrooper Jeremy D. Adams announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 which includes Dare, Hyde, Washington and the majority part of Beaufort County.
 
The political left never rests in its drive to transform the U.S. into a more statist, more collective society. Its adherents are always scanning the status quo for openings and vulnerabilities to exploit, and they tirelessly produce a wide array of initiatives to advance their cause. It is hard...
The political left never rests in its drive to transform the U.S. into a more statist, more collective society. Its adherents are always scanning the status quo for openings and vulnerabilities to exploit, and they tirelessly produce a wide array of initiatives to advance their cause. It is hard...
 
Please see the flyer below for details... Note the afternoon timing of the class.
Please see the flyer below for details... Note the afternoon timing of the class.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments
 
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