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Accountable care organizations that are the cornerstone of the state's Medicaid reform plan are "HMOs on steroids," one national expert says, and they face certain opposition in the state Senate.
Published: Friday, April 18th, 2014 @ 1:34 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Just try to implement some kind of frugality in public education budgets. You'll get all kinds of teeth-gnashing, wailing and crying about starving tha lil' chil'ren.
Published: Friday, April 18th, 2014 @ 1:30 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Concert at the Turnage Theater - fundraiser for Donald Dixon for sheriff.
Published: Friday, April 18th, 2014 @ 1:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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One of East Carolina University's fastest-growing colleges has added engineering to its name, reflecting an increasing emphasis on that program.
Published: Friday, April 18th, 2014 @ 11:44 am
By: ECU News Services
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he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that North Carolina successfully met requirements to reduce the number of pending food stamp applications and recertifications.
Published: Friday, April 18th, 2014 @ 11:40 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Pat McCrory used the deadline for filing income tax returns to tout the historic tax reform package that he signed into law last year.
Published: Friday, April 18th, 2014 @ 8:37 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Plan now to join the BCCC Foundation for the 11th Annual Cutthroat Croquet Tournament to be held Saturday, May 17, along the waterfront in Bath beginning at 9 a.m. with a buffet luncheon catered by Chef Paul Cyr to be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Published: Friday, April 18th, 2014 @ 8:30 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Following an event celebrating the historic tax reform that was enacted in July of 2013, Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on Tax Day
Published: Friday, April 18th, 2014 @ 12:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mrs. Gladys Hines of 101 Fort Drive, Washington, died Tuesday, April 15, 2013, at her home.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 11:48 pm
By: Announcements
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The weather is getting warmer, the plants are in bloom, and people are starting to spend more time outside. Yes, it's springtime, and as we get more comfortable with the season change, one thing continues to put a damper on things - tax day. April 15 arrived today, but do you know exactly...
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 11:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Please find attached the agenda for the budget workshops which begin on Monday, April 21st at 5:30pm.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 8:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mr. Gilford Ralph Slade, age 76, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday April 15, 2014 at his home.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 7:18 pm
By: Announcements
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David Dare Lamm, Sr, age 85, a resident of Daytona Beach, Florida and formerly of Washington, NC died on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Florida Memorial Hospital.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 7:14 pm
By: Announcements
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Junior Watson (J.W.) Carrow, age 76, of Washington; a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on April 15, 2014.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 7:12 pm
By: Announcements
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House speaker Thom Tillis has come out of hiding, thrown on his Big Boy Pants, and hand-delivered a personal response to the state Board of Elections regarding allegations made by a former legislator.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 4:29 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Marvin David Rountree, age 69, a resident of Fort Hill Dr., Blounts Creek, NC passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 3:53 pm
By: Announcements
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On December 19th, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of Breaking & Entering and Larceny from a residence on Hassell Avenue in Washington, NC. Deputies responded to the scene and learned that several firearms were stolen from the residence.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 3:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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There is a growing trend on American college campuses, a trend that augurs badly for free speech and robust debate. I refer to the way various groups of people use expressions of hurt feelings to trump speakers they disagree with. The most recent manifestation of this was at Brandeis University.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 3:30 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 3:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 2:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Tom Campbell wrote an excellent article concerning why he predicts a low turnout in the upcoming Primary Election, May 6. He seems to think the economy and jobs is what might rouse people to the polls.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 1:08 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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No one has yet offered any kind of cash flow spreadsheet for the public to use in assessing the proposed jail to be built in Chocowinity.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 11:59 am
By: Warren Smith
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed the entire month of April as "Month of the Military Child," encouraging the state of North Carolina to recognize the children of the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 11:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday agreed to seek an increase in appropriations from the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners in the coming fiscal year with the majority of the increase coming from needed construction projects.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 10:30 am
By: Barbara Tansey
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Local officials in North Carolina, particularly those who reside in distressed communities, should be wary of the twin dangers of claptrap and flimflam. If you aren't careful, you'll buy bogus information and hire bogus "experts" and your community will be worse off.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 9:13 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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An East Carolina University student in the Department of Information and Computer Technology has been selected as one of 10 students nationwide to serve on a "Dream Team" at an international education and training event.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 1:36 am
By: ECU News Services
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On May 6, 2014, voters will go to the polls to select the Republican nominee for the general election in November. As in all political races, it is important the voter makes an informed decision. To that end, I would like to present some information to help clarify a few key issues.
Published: Thursday, April 17th, 2014 @ 12:32 am
By: Harry Meredith, Jr.
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On April 13, 2014 at approximately 10:06 p.m., Deputies with the Beaufort County sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a fight in progress call on Baker Drive in Washington, NC.
Published: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 @ 8:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I recently spoke with a philosophy professor at an Ivy League university. We discussed some issues in higher education, including such depressing topics as the increasing rejection of long-accepted standards of objectivity and a growing contempt for traditional perspectives.
Published: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 @ 7:18 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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As the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services assists Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties in their response to a case of Hepatitis A in a food handler, it is important to remind people to always take precautions when preparing food, whether at home or at a restaurant.
Published: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 @ 7:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker joined state officials today in announcing "NCWorks," a major initiative that will promote one consistent, cohesive strategy for workforce development across North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 @ 6:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Candidates facing primary challenges in N.C. Senate, N.C. House of Representatives, county commissioner and Beaufort County sheriff's races have been invited to Beaufort County Community College to meet with college officials to learn about issues facing the college in the coming year.
Published: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 @ 5:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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