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Mrs. Helen Smith Jackson, age 79, a resident of 107 Northwest Ave., North Shores, Washington, died Thursday, May 15, 2014.
Mrs. Helen Smith Jackson, age 79, a resident of 107 Northwest Ave., North Shores, Washington, died Thursday, May 15, 2014.
 
Mr. Guy Burbage Whitley, age 78, a resident of the Treasure Point Dr., Bath, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2014.
Mr. Guy Burbage Whitley, age 78, a resident of the Treasure Point Dr., Bath, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2014.
 
Mr. Archie D. Bonner of 3719 Kelly Road Bath NC died Tuesday May 13, 2014 at Autumnfield of Belhaven Pinetown, NC.
Mr. Archie D. Bonner of 3719 Kelly Road Bath NC died Tuesday May 13, 2014 at Autumnfield of Belhaven Pinetown, NC.
 
Archie Leak Smith, age 97, died May 16, 2014 at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home.
Archie Leak Smith, age 97, died May 16, 2014 at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home.
 
At a news conference at a Raleigh NCWorks office today, Governor Pat McCrory praised the drastic reduction of North Carolina’s unemployment insurance debt to the federal government, which dropped by approximately $1.5 billion since January 2013, when the obligation stood at $2.6 billion. The govern
At a news conference at a Raleigh NCWorks office today, Governor Pat McCrory praised the drastic reduction of North Carolina’s unemployment insurance debt to the federal government, which dropped by approximately $1.5 billion since January 2013, when the obligation stood at $2.6 billion. The govern
 
With April 15 behind us, North Carolina taxpayers can look forward to a new era, because 2013 will be the final year of the state’s “progressive” income tax.
With April 15 behind us, North Carolina taxpayers can look forward to a new era, because 2013 will be the final year of the state’s “progressive” income tax.
 
An incoming student at the Brody School of Medicine beat out candidates enrolling at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke and Wake Forest to earn a substantial scholarship that will help pay for medical school.
An incoming student at the Brody School of Medicine beat out candidates enrolling at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke and Wake Forest to earn a substantial scholarship that will help pay for medical school.
 
The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), a central voice for patient safety since 1997, has announced the recipients of the 2014 Stand Up For Patient Safety Management Award.
The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), a central voice for patient safety since 1997, has announced the recipients of the 2014 Stand Up For Patient Safety Management Award.
 
Haywood County would place its local hospitality businesses at a competitive disadvantage with those in surrounding counties, if local and state officials move forward with a proposal to raise the county's occupancy tax rate by 50 percent. That's one key conclusion in a new John Locke Foundation...
Haywood County would place its local hospitality businesses at a competitive disadvantage with those in surrounding counties, if local and state officials move forward with a proposal to raise the county's occupancy tax rate by 50 percent. That's one key conclusion in a new John Locke Foundation...
 
We had all hoped for this campaign to be about punishing Kay Hagan for her cooperation with Barry Obama and Harry Reid in the enactment of ObamaCare and the accompanying destruction of the US economy.
We had all hoped for this campaign to be about punishing Kay Hagan for her cooperation with Barry Obama and Harry Reid in the enactment of ObamaCare and the accompanying destruction of the US economy.
 
During the Great Recession and its aftermath, few issues in North Carolina politics have been as contentious as fiscal policy. According to a literature survey of recent studies examining the relationship between public policy and economic performance at the state and local level, it is clear...
During the Great Recession and its aftermath, few issues in North Carolina politics have been as contentious as fiscal policy. According to a literature survey of recent studies examining the relationship between public policy and economic performance at the state and local level, it is clear...
 
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated State Chief Information Officer Chris Estes who received the State Leadership Award from StateScoop, a distinction given to public sector leaders who are helping government implement new technologies, strategies, and IT programs.
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated State Chief Information Officer Chris Estes who received the State Leadership Award from StateScoop, a distinction given to public sector leaders who are helping government implement new technologies, strategies, and IT programs.
 
Although hostilities have been underway for some time, I hereby issue a formal Declaration of War against silly, uninformed talking points repeated endlessly in North Carolina politics.
Although hostilities have been underway for some time, I hereby issue a formal Declaration of War against silly, uninformed talking points repeated endlessly in North Carolina politics.
 
Yesterday was the first day of the 2014 N.C. General Assembly Short Session. Below are some of the issues that I will be working on in the coming weeks.
Yesterday was the first day of the 2014 N.C. General Assembly Short Session. Below are some of the issues that I will be working on in the coming weeks.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory's budget calls for teachers and state employees to get raises, the environmental police to add 19 positions to monitor coal ash, and budget authors to keep the state's spending plan structurally sound.
Gov. Pat McCrory's budget calls for teachers and state employees to get raises, the environmental police to add 19 positions to monitor coal ash, and budget authors to keep the state's spending plan structurally sound.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina tourism industry generated record visitor spending in 2013.
 
The DHHS Division of Medical Assistance will launch the first of two strategic planning work groups to shape N.C. Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS) to align with today's health care environment and the McCrory administration's Medicaid reform plan.
The DHHS Division of Medical Assistance will launch the first of two strategic planning work groups to shape N.C. Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS) to align with today's health care environment and the McCrory administration's Medicaid reform plan.
 
This Saturday, Chocowinity Fire Dept. is having their Spring Heat Car and Truck Show!
This Saturday, Chocowinity Fire Dept. is having their Spring Heat Car and Truck Show!
 
The state legislature is back in session this week. The consensus around the state capital is that this year's "short session" will live up to its name. But just because legislators won't be in town for very long doesn't mean they shouldn't address some important issues.
The state legislature is back in session this week. The consensus around the state capital is that this year's "short session" will live up to its name. But just because legislators won't be in town for very long doesn't mean they shouldn't address some important issues.
 
I have lived here for the last 5 years. We met as I did work at your house after Irene. Instantly I was struck with how a man leaning Democrat and a man leaning Republican could be so similar in basic philosophy and outlook.
I have lived here for the last 5 years. We met as I did work at your house after Irene. Instantly I was struck with how a man leaning Democrat and a man leaning Republican could be so similar in basic philosophy and outlook.
 
Dr. Marilyn Sheerer urged East Carolina University graduates to embrace change, to lead and serve others in their search for success in the future.
Dr. Marilyn Sheerer urged East Carolina University graduates to embrace change, to lead and serve others in their search for success in the future.
 
Governor Pat McCrory hosted staff members from the North Carolina Congressional Delegation at the Governor’s Mansion today for an open and bipartisan dialogue on how to work together better and more often for the betterment of the state.
Governor Pat McCrory hosted staff members from the North Carolina Congressional Delegation at the Governor’s Mansion today for an open and bipartisan dialogue on how to work together better and more often for the betterment of the state.
 
SBC Friends... Open the attached flyers for more info about next week's SBC workshops.
 
Day in North Carolina was not a great one for bona-fide conservatives.
 
I well remember the first time I met Keith Crisco, the former North Carolina commerce secretary and textile entrepreneur who passed away Monday after an accidental fall at his home in Asheboro.
I well remember the first time I met Keith Crisco, the former North Carolina commerce secretary and textile entrepreneur who passed away Monday after an accidental fall at his home in Asheboro.
 
Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court took a step toward weakening racial preferences in university admissions. Ed Blum is trying to end them for good, potentially starting with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court took a step toward weakening racial preferences in university admissions. Ed Blum is trying to end them for good, potentially starting with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
 
Mrs. Vivian Buck Elks, age 87, a resident of 756 Elks Road, Chocowinity, NC died Thursday, May 15, 2014.
Mrs. Vivian Buck Elks, age 87, a resident of 756 Elks Road, Chocowinity, NC died Thursday, May 15, 2014.
 
Mary Thomas "Tommie" Stowe Mullikin, widow of Charles Francis Mullikin, died Thursday, May 15, 2014.
Mary Thomas "Tommie" Stowe Mullikin, widow of Charles Francis Mullikin, died Thursday, May 15, 2014.
 
Mrs. Ruby "Honeycake" Bunch of 79 Railroad Avenue, Pantego NC, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Inpatient Hospice, Greenville NC.
Mrs. Ruby "Honeycake" Bunch of 79 Railroad Avenue, Pantego NC, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Inpatient Hospice, Greenville NC.
 
Earnestine Boone Aldridge was born July 11, 1930 in Clinton, North Carolina to James (Son) Boone and Sallie Mathis. After high school, she moved to Harlem, New York where she met and married the love of her life, Ray Aldridge, Jr.
Earnestine Boone Aldridge was born July 11, 1930 in Clinton, North Carolina to James (Son) Boone and Sallie Mathis. After high school, she moved to Harlem, New York where she met and married the love of her life, Ray Aldridge, Jr.
 
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
 
"My heart sank, like so many other people who admired Keith Crisco, when I learned of his sudden passing," said Governor McCrory.
"My heart sank, like so many other people who admired Keith Crisco, when I learned of his sudden passing," said Governor McCrory.
 
The newest symbol of Beaufort County Community College, a ceremonial mace that will be used for the first time in BCCC's graduation exercises on Thursday, May 15, was the culmination of many hours of work involving students, faculty and staff.
The newest symbol of Beaufort County Community College, a ceremonial mace that will be used for the first time in BCCC's graduation exercises on Thursday, May 15, was the culmination of many hours of work involving students, faculty and staff.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Elections met yesterday (5-13-14) and "canvassed" the May 6 Primary votes.
 
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