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A widely held view in the national press and certainly among academics is that we've come a long way in overcoming prejudice. Presumably we're now more open to a wider variety of opinions than ever before.
A widely held view in the national press and certainly among academics is that we've come a long way in overcoming prejudice. Presumably we're now more open to a wider variety of opinions than ever before.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement upon learning of the death of former commissioner Dan Ramirez, the first Hispanic elected to public office in Mecklenburg County.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement upon learning of the death of former commissioner Dan Ramirez, the first Hispanic elected to public office in Mecklenburg County.
 
Elections can be viewed at many different angles, from analyzing voter turnout to interpreting vote totals.
Elections can be viewed at many different angles, from analyzing voter turnout to interpreting vote totals.
 
On March 9, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Eduardo Alberto Rosales, Charlotte, NC, and Jose Luis Ortiz, also from Charlotte, NC.
On March 9, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Eduardo Alberto Rosales, Charlotte, NC, and Jose Luis Ortiz, also from Charlotte, NC.
 
A new degree program at East Carolina University gives students an edge  -  and potentially higher salaries - in careers requiring skills in forensic science and crime scene investigation.
A new degree program at East Carolina University gives students an edge  -  and potentially higher salaries - in careers requiring skills in forensic science and crime scene investigation.
 
As we sink deeper into the Obama Era, it is becoming more apparent that "Dear Leader" does not want people starting businesses, working hard, and making their own money to feed and clothe themselves and their families.
As we sink deeper into the Obama Era, it is becoming more apparent that "Dear Leader" does not want people starting businesses, working hard, and making their own money to feed and clothe themselves and their families.
 
The February issue of Smithsonian has a most interesting story for me: "The Last Days of Blackbeard" by Colin Woodard gives a brief overview of things discovered in about the last 10-20 years of contemporary research.
The February issue of Smithsonian has a most interesting story for me: "The Last Days of Blackbeard" by Colin Woodard gives a brief overview of things discovered in about the last 10-20 years of contemporary research.
 
Education is the most important function of state government. While there are some exciting and wonderful things going on in education North Carolina’s outcomes are far from what we want and need.
Education is the most important function of state government. While there are some exciting and wonderful things going on in education North Carolina’s outcomes are far from what we want and need.
 
I'm talking about the political struggle over North Carolina's 3rd-grade reading standard, not the violent struggle between Paul Newman and the prison warden in "Cool Hand Luke." Nevertheless, the consequences could be severe if North Carolina's dispute isn't resolved. Any resolution, in turn...
I'm talking about the political struggle over North Carolina's 3rd-grade reading standard, not the violent struggle between Paul Newman and the prison warden in "Cool Hand Luke." Nevertheless, the consequences could be severe if North Carolina's dispute isn't resolved. Any resolution, in turn...
 
Have you thought about a career in health services? The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College will offer a course beginning Thursday, April 3, that will prepare students to work as health unit coordinators in health care facilities.
Have you thought about a career in health services? The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College will offer a course beginning Thursday, April 3, that will prepare students to work as health unit coordinators in health care facilities.
 
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.
 
Larry Wilson Linton, Sr., age 76, a resident of Free Union, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014, at the home of his daughter.
Larry Wilson Linton, Sr., age 76, a resident of Free Union, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014, at the home of his daughter.
 
William Carroll Cutrell, 85, passed away at home on Tuesday evening, March 12, 2014 with his wife and daughter by his side.
William Carroll Cutrell, 85, passed away at home on Tuesday evening, March 12, 2014 with his wife and daughter by his side.
 
The North Carolina State Bar circumvented the State Board of Elections, may have trampled a Stanly County candidate's constitutional rights, and possibly ran afoul of a prior U.S. Supreme Court ruling when it demanded that Jim Phillips change his campaign signs, critics allege.
The North Carolina State Bar circumvented the State Board of Elections, may have trampled a Stanly County candidate's constitutional rights, and possibly ran afoul of a prior U.S. Supreme Court ruling when it demanded that Jim Phillips change his campaign signs, critics allege.
 
Joel Raupe wrote, here below, this celebratory piece briefly summarizing my efforts and intentions of when I first stood for election in 1994, and was elected to that Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners. Much has happened since then.
Joel Raupe wrote, here below, this celebratory piece briefly summarizing my efforts and intentions of when I first stood for election in 1994, and was elected to that Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners. Much has happened since then.
 
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against a House resolution that called on the United States to provide foreign aid to Ukraine – despite the fact that the U.S. national debt has reached over $17 trillion.
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against a House resolution that called on the United States to provide foreign aid to Ukraine – despite the fact that the U.S. national debt has reached over $17 trillion.
 
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.
 
On March 8, 2014 at 8:25 p.m., Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence on Spring Branch Road in Aurora.
On March 8, 2014 at 8:25 p.m., Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence on Spring Branch Road in Aurora.
 
Ms. Lucille Williams Ward, 68, a resident of New York and formerly of Washington, died Sunday, March 9, 2014.
Ms. Lucille Williams Ward, 68, a resident of New York and formerly of Washington, died Sunday, March 9, 2014.
 
Mrs. Ruby Daniels Pippin, age 96, a resident of Beaufort County, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, with her family by her side.
Mrs. Ruby Daniels Pippin, age 96, a resident of Beaufort County, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, with her family by her side.
 
Ms. Magdalene Gorham, of 575 Halsey St., Apt. 3A, Brooklyn, N.Y., and formerly of Washington, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Interfaith Hospital in Brooklyn.
Ms. Magdalene Gorham, of 575 Halsey St., Apt. 3A, Brooklyn, N.Y., and formerly of Washington, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Interfaith Hospital in Brooklyn.
 
Mrs. Julia Mae Cutler Clark, 82, a resident of Kinston Rehabilitation & Nursing Center and formerly of 108 W. Seventh St., Washington, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
Mrs. Julia Mae Cutler Clark, 82, a resident of Kinston Rehabilitation & Nursing Center and formerly of 108 W. Seventh St., Washington, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
 
Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Waters Elzey-Hewitt, age 84, a resident of 324 River Road, Washington Park, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at River Trace Nursing Center.
Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Waters Elzey-Hewitt, age 84, a resident of 324 River Road, Washington Park, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at River Trace Nursing Center.
 
Carey Sutton White, 56, of Aurora, passed away March 11, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital due to complications from a recent illness.
Carey Sutton White, 56, of Aurora, passed away March 11, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital due to complications from a recent illness.
 
Miss Dolores "Dee" Jean Stevens, 89, 255 Smaw Rd, Washington, NC, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home.
Miss Dolores "Dee" Jean Stevens, 89, 255 Smaw Rd, Washington, NC, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2014 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home.
 
Marshall Peterson DuVal, Jr., 80, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014.
Marshall Peterson DuVal, Jr., 80, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014.
 
Mrs. Mary Frances Bonner O'Neal, a resident of Belhaven, died Thursday, March 13, 2014.
Mrs. Mary Frances Bonner O'Neal, a resident of Belhaven, died Thursday, March 13, 2014.
 
Ms. Annie Mariah Peterson, 82, a resident of 330 George St., Belhaven, died Monday, March 10, 2014.
Ms. Annie Mariah Peterson, 82, a resident of 330 George St., Belhaven, died Monday, March 10, 2014.
 
Ms. Anger Lee Foskey, 64, a resident of 892 Idalia Road, Aurora, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014.
Ms. Anger Lee Foskey, 64, a resident of 892 Idalia Road, Aurora, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014.
 
In the Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne describes one of the characters at the Custom House who is well suited to government work. He is the Inspector, an epicurean so devoid of imagination, feeling, and soul that he is likened to "the beasts of the field." His mental capacities are limited to...
In the Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne describes one of the characters at the Custom House who is well suited to government work. He is the Inspector, an epicurean so devoid of imagination, feeling, and soul that he is likened to "the beasts of the field." His mental capacities are limited to...
 
We've come to realize there is A LOT of "theatre" in politics. Both sides holler about the other doing the little people wrong. Both sides claim to have the best interests of the people at heart - to be good stewards of their money.
We've come to realize there is A LOT of "theatre" in politics. Both sides holler about the other doing the little people wrong. Both sides claim to have the best interests of the people at heart - to be good stewards of their money.
 
A grant exceeding half a million dollars will fund new scholarships for East Carolina University students with demonstrated financial need, significant academic potential and a passion for chemistry and physics.
A grant exceeding half a million dollars will fund new scholarships for East Carolina University students with demonstrated financial need, significant academic potential and a passion for chemistry and physics.
 
At the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting Monday (3-10-14) night candidate for Beaufort County Sheriff Donald Dixon made a presentation that contained some rather amazing information.
At the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting Monday (3-10-14) night candidate for Beaufort County Sheriff Donald Dixon made a presentation that contained some rather amazing information.
 
There comes a moment in every economic development bubble when reality hits a community like a two-by-four smack to the head. That happened Feb. 3 in Charlotte, when the Charlotte Observer reported that the merger between US Airways and American Airlines will result in US Airways early next year...
There comes a moment in every economic development bubble when reality hits a community like a two-by-four smack to the head. That happened Feb. 3 in Charlotte, when the Charlotte Observer reported that the merger between US Airways and American Airlines will result in US Airways early next year...
 
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