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A visit earlier this month to a community college in Jakarta, Indonesia, provided valuable insights into college operations that can be of use to Beaufort County Community College, according to BCCC President Barbara Tansey.
A visit earlier this month to a community college in Jakarta, Indonesia, provided valuable insights into college operations that can be of use to Beaufort County Community College, according to BCCC President Barbara Tansey.
 
Headlines in recent months have attracted attention to technical problems associated with HealthCare.gov, the primary website associated with the federal Affordable Care Act. While some technical issues remain to be resolved, Hadley Heath, senior policy analyst at the Independent Women's Forum...
Headlines in recent months have attracted attention to technical problems associated with HealthCare.gov, the primary website associated with the federal Affordable Care Act. While some technical issues remain to be resolved, Hadley Heath, senior policy analyst at the Independent Women's Forum...
 
The United States Constitution, in Article V, allows for such remedy to bring the Federal government more into compliance of the vision of our Founding Fathers, relative to innate needs of citizenry.
The United States Constitution, in Article V, allows for such remedy to bring the Federal government more into compliance of the vision of our Founding Fathers, relative to innate needs of citizenry.
 
While students, faculty and staff here at BCCC were dealing, once again, with snow last week, I was honored to be part of a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation team that visited the Jakarta campus of Lone Star Community College.
While students, faculty and staff here at BCCC were dealing, once again, with snow last week, I was honored to be part of a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation team that visited the Jakarta campus of Lone Star Community College.
 
Two new permanent commissions should help North Carolina leaders decide whether to modify or replace controversial Common Core public school standards. That's the recommendation the John Locke Foundation's top education expert puts forward in a new Spotlight report.
Two new permanent commissions should help North Carolina leaders decide whether to modify or replace controversial Common Core public school standards. That's the recommendation the John Locke Foundation's top education expert puts forward in a new Spotlight report.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
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.
 
It's interesting. As we watch the Obamacare implementation fiasco play out, the ineptitude of the people who specified, designed and built the site is simply amazing.
It's interesting. As we watch the Obamacare implementation fiasco play out, the ineptitude of the people who specified, designed and built the site is simply amazing.
 
As couples celebrated the most recent Valentine's Day, it looked as if Obamacare's love for the young invincibles remained unrequited.
As couples celebrated the most recent Valentine's Day, it looked as if Obamacare's love for the young invincibles remained unrequited.
 
North Carolina state House speaker, and US Senate candidate, Thom Tillis has picked up the endorsement of the DC-based Business & Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC).
North Carolina state House speaker, and US Senate candidate, Thom Tillis has picked up the endorsement of the DC-based Business & Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC).
 
Any watching my Facebook timeline have observed the political banter going on. My friends come from both sides of the political tracks.
Any watching my Facebook timeline have observed the political banter going on. My friends come from both sides of the political tracks.
 
It took five businessmen at a church in Charlotte, North Carolina, to set Juan Nelson on the path to new life.
It took five businessmen at a church in Charlotte, North Carolina, to set Juan Nelson on the path to new life.
 
When the Woolard girls opened their business, Cottage Junkies, a year and a half ago, Landis Woolard saw it as a way to pursue her interest in interior design.
When the Woolard girls opened their business, Cottage Junkies, a year and a half ago, Landis Woolard saw it as a way to pursue her interest in interior design.
 
Kathleen Mann White, 63, of Ridgewood Manor and Winterville, died Saturday, February 22nd after a long illness.
Kathleen Mann White, 63, of Ridgewood Manor and Winterville, died Saturday, February 22nd after a long illness.
 
Mr. Thomas Kemp Glancy, 71, a resident of Washington, NC died on February 20, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Mr. Thomas Kemp Glancy, 71, a resident of Washington, NC died on February 20, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
 
Jacqueline "Jackie" Harmon-Coley, of 706 Patton Circle, Greenville, formerly of Washington, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at home.
Jacqueline "Jackie" Harmon-Coley, of 706 Patton Circle, Greenville, formerly of Washington, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at home.
 
Governments at all levels have injected themselves into the debate over childhood obesity, with everything from rules about school lunches to higher taxes on candy and soft drinks, even a proposed tax on large, sugary sodas in New York City. Earlier this year, the North Carolina Institute of...
Governments at all levels have injected themselves into the debate over childhood obesity, with everything from rules about school lunches to higher taxes on candy and soft drinks, even a proposed tax on large, sugary sodas in New York City. Earlier this year, the North Carolina Institute of...
 
Several East Carolina University staff members were recognized for outstanding work during the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III awards in Orlando, Fla., earlier this week.
Several East Carolina University staff members were recognized for outstanding work during the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III awards in Orlando, Fla., earlier this week.
 
Governor Pat McCrory celebrated heroes of World War II (WWII) today with French Consul General Denis Barbet who presented 14 North Carolinians with the Legion of Honor, the highest decoration in France, in a ceremony at the State Capitol.
Governor Pat McCrory celebrated heroes of World War II (WWII) today with French Consul General Denis Barbet who presented 14 North Carolinians with the Legion of Honor, the highest decoration in France, in a ceremony at the State Capitol.
 
Since the landing of English settlers off the coast of what is now North Carolina, midwifery has been practiced.
Since the landing of English settlers off the coast of what is now North Carolina, midwifery has been practiced.
 
In December of 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office began receiving reports of Fraud and Identity Theft that involved a suspect using a victim’s legitimate bank account information to create fraudulent checks.
In December of 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office began receiving reports of Fraud and Identity Theft that involved a suspect using a victim’s legitimate bank account information to create fraudulent checks.
 
There is sooooooo much apprehension in the mainstream media these days about negatively affecting the self-esteem of criminal law breakers not of the Caucasian persuasion.
There is sooooooo much apprehension in the mainstream media these days about negatively affecting the self-esteem of criminal law breakers not of the Caucasian persuasion.
 
Get out your calendars and schedules!! We have three learning opportunities next week with knowlegeable and insightful presenters.
Get out your calendars and schedules!! We have three learning opportunities next week with knowlegeable and insightful presenters.
 
Could President Obama's signature program, the Affordable Care Act, be responsible for declining rates of growth in U.S. health care spending? That's what some Obamacare advocates are claiming. To do so, however, would require that they be either embarrassingly uninformed or shamelessly dishonest...
Could President Obama's signature program, the Affordable Care Act, be responsible for declining rates of growth in U.S. health care spending? That's what some Obamacare advocates are claiming. To do so, however, would require that they be either embarrassingly uninformed or shamelessly dishonest...
 
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures. Yet in a January decision, the N.C. Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of an officer's decision to stop a car even though he didn't suspect the driver of any wrongdoing. The court...
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures. Yet in a January decision, the N.C. Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of an officer's decision to stop a car even though he didn't suspect the driver of any wrongdoing. The court...
 
Public universities in North Carolina recognize a wide diversity of student groups, including those that have religious or other belief-based missions. This recognition enables student organizations to access university facilities and (sometimes) apply for funding.
Public universities in North Carolina recognize a wide diversity of student groups, including those that have religious or other belief-based missions. This recognition enables student organizations to access university facilities and (sometimes) apply for funding.
 
In 2010, we rose up en masse in protest against ObamaCare. We gave the US House to the Republicans, and closed the GOP's deficit with the Democrats in the Senate.
In 2010, we rose up en masse in protest against ObamaCare. We gave the US House to the Republicans, and closed the GOP's deficit with the Democrats in the Senate.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the State Board of Community Colleges and University of North Carolina Board of Governors today signed a revised Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the two public higher education systems.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the State Board of Community Colleges and University of North Carolina Board of Governors today signed a revised Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the two public higher education systems.
 
Students from Mattamuskeet Early College High School recently visited Beaufort County Community College to get a tour of the campus, where many of them will attend classes for the first time in the fall.
Students from Mattamuskeet Early College High School recently visited Beaufort County Community College to get a tour of the campus, where many of them will attend classes for the first time in the fall.
 
Mr. Leslie Alston "Al" Cutler, Jr., age 65, of 810 Avenue Road, Washington, NC, died on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Mr. Leslie Alston "Al" Cutler, Jr., age 65, of 810 Avenue Road, Washington, NC, died on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
 
Mr. Thomas Kemp Glancy, 71, a resident of Washington, NC died on February 20, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Mr. Thomas Kemp Glancy, 71, a resident of Washington, NC died on February 20, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
 
Mr. James W "Little Bud"/"Gigi" Spencer, of 102 Daniel Court, Washington, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at his home.
Mr. James W "Little Bud"/"Gigi" Spencer, of 102 Daniel Court, Washington, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at his home.
 
Tonight, the think tank that publishes Carolina Journal, the John Locke Foundation, will be celebrating its 24th anniversary with a banquet in Raleigh featuring "Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace.
Tonight, the think tank that publishes Carolina Journal, the John Locke Foundation, will be celebrating its 24th anniversary with a banquet in Raleigh featuring "Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace.
 
On February 18, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Olajuwon Aaron Walker, age 25, of 628 Railroad Street in Belhaven.
On February 18, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Olajuwon Aaron Walker, age 25, of 628 Railroad Street in Belhaven.
 
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