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When the school year winds down and children are released for the summer, their thoughts may turn to lazy days filled with television and video games. But spending the summer that way could lead to a decline in physical fitness, said ECU kinesiology professor Grace Anne Vick, director of the...
When the school year winds down and children are released for the summer, their thoughts may turn to lazy days filled with television and video games. But spending the summer that way could lead to a decline in physical fitness, said ECU kinesiology professor Grace Anne Vick, director of the...
 
It would seem that the Anointed One's Chief Skin Merchant, (Eric Holder - in case you were wondering) doesn't like the way North Carolina wants to run its elections.
It would seem that the Anointed One's Chief Skin Merchant, (Eric Holder - in case you were wondering) doesn't like the way North Carolina wants to run its elections.
 
On June 11, several experts and agencies testified to the House Committee about the impacts of the Clean Water Act
 
Members of the Beaufort County Community Foundation's first international travel group posed for a photograph in the train station at Salisbury, England, during their recent trip.
Members of the Beaufort County Community Foundation's first international travel group posed for a photograph in the train station at Salisbury, England, during their recent trip.
 
Governor Pat McCrory met with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials today to request funding for North Carolina’s initiative to provide Wi-Fi access to every K – 12 classroom in the state.
Governor Pat McCrory met with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials today to request funding for North Carolina’s initiative to provide Wi-Fi access to every K – 12 classroom in the state.
 
The annual teacher turnover report produced by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction shows the number of public schoolteachers who've left their jobs across the state during the past year.
The annual teacher turnover report produced by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction shows the number of public schoolteachers who've left their jobs across the state during the past year.
 
The August 24, 1587 baptism of Virginia Dare, the first English born Christian in the New World. Image courtesy of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC.
The August 24, 1587 baptism of Virginia Dare, the first English born Christian in the New World. Image courtesy of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC.
 
Technological changes have a way of creating new possibilities, but also new problems. Cell phones have evolved to the point where they can be used to make excellent audio and visual reproductions of events. That can be beneficial, as for example when cell phone video can prove whether a person...
Technological changes have a way of creating new possibilities, but also new problems. Cell phones have evolved to the point where they can be used to make excellent audio and visual reproductions of events. That can be beneficial, as for example when cell phone video can prove whether a person...
 
The State Employees Association of North Carolina could receive significant monetary awards if it prevailed in a whistleblower complaint against those investing the state pension fund's money.
The State Employees Association of North Carolina could receive significant monetary awards if it prevailed in a whistleblower complaint against those investing the state pension fund's money.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the North Carolina House passed a budget amendment to expand the definition of dealer in the Animal Welfare Section to include commercial dogs breeders who have 10 or more female dogs.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the North Carolina House passed a budget amendment to expand the definition of dealer in the Animal Welfare Section to include commercial dogs breeders who have 10 or more female dogs.
 
Two members of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees recently took the oath of office signifying their reappointment to the board.
Two members of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees recently took the oath of office signifying their reappointment to the board.
 
Where can budget writers find savings to help fund priorities such as teacher raises? That’s a question on everyone’s mind these days.
Where can budget writers find savings to help fund priorities such as teacher raises? That’s a question on everyone’s mind these days.
 
I am an advocate of getting local property tax in line with actual values for which it might sell. Right now, Realtors tell me their average sale is 70% of appraised value.
I am an advocate of getting local property tax in line with actual values for which it might sell. Right now, Realtors tell me their average sale is 70% of appraised value.
 
A move is afoot on Jones Street to consolidate state law enforcement in the executive branch.
A move is afoot on Jones Street to consolidate state law enforcement in the executive branch.
 
Mr. Walton Prentiss "Bud" O'Neal, Jr., age 72, a resident of 442 E. Water Street, Belhaven died Thursday evening June 12, 2014 at his home.
Mr. Walton Prentiss "Bud" O'Neal, Jr., age 72, a resident of 442 E. Water Street, Belhaven died Thursday evening June 12, 2014 at his home.
 
William Horace "Bill" Lewis Jr., age 71, died Thursday, June 12, 2014 at his home.
William Horace "Bill" Lewis Jr., age 71, died Thursday, June 12, 2014 at his home.
 
Mr. James E. Stanley of 242 Jimmy Lane, Washington, died Friday, June 13, 2014 at his home.
Mr. James E. Stanley of 242 Jimmy Lane, Washington, died Friday, June 13, 2014 at his home.
 
Mrs. Mary Bullock Hawkins, 81, resident of 169 Peed Drive in Chocowinity died Thursday, June 12, 2014.
Mrs. Mary Bullock Hawkins, 81, resident of 169 Peed Drive in Chocowinity died Thursday, June 12, 2014.
 
Mr. Joseph Slade Roberson, age 89, a former resident of, 1845 Tunstall Swamp Road, Edward, N.C. , died Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
Mr. Joseph Slade Roberson, age 89, a former resident of, 1845 Tunstall Swamp Road, Edward, N.C. , died Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
 
Please welcome back the NC Symphony on June 15th for a free concert at 7:30pm thanks to PotashCorp-Aurora. Before the Symphony concert, the Emerald City Big Band will be playing for the public and during a Meet the Conductor Reception from 5:30-7:00pm.
Please welcome back the NC Symphony on June 15th for a free concert at 7:30pm thanks to PotashCorp-Aurora. Before the Symphony concert, the Emerald City Big Band will be playing for the public and during a Meet the Conductor Reception from 5:30-7:00pm.
 
Mrs. Elsie Rae Clark, age 82 a resident of 115 Mable St., Dover and a former resident of Chocowinity, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
Mrs. Elsie Rae Clark, age 82 a resident of 115 Mable St., Dover and a former resident of Chocowinity, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
 
Elizabeth Jean Huey, age 100, a resident of Bath, NC, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014.
Elizabeth Jean Huey, age 100, a resident of Bath, NC, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014.
 
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.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed June 14-22, 2014 as "Week for the Animals" in North Carolina.
 
Will the real North Carolina conservatives please stand up? Game show aficionados will remember "To Tell the Truth," which aired in one form or another on CBS, NBC, and in syndication for decades. Hosted by the likes of Bud Collyer (the original voice of Superman on radio and motion pictures)...
Will the real North Carolina conservatives please stand up? Game show aficionados will remember "To Tell the Truth," which aired in one form or another on CBS, NBC, and in syndication for decades. Hosted by the likes of Bud Collyer (the original voice of Superman on radio and motion pictures)...
 
On June 21, 2014, at Washington High School, NFL standout Terence Copper will headline a special day for those that want to engage in or just learn the manly sport of American Football.
On June 21, 2014, at Washington High School, NFL standout Terence Copper will headline a special day for those that want to engage in or just learn the manly sport of American Football.
 
State House leaders Tuesday unveiled their $21.1 billion General Fund spending plan, including teacher pay increases averaging 5 percent, 25 new positions to enforce coal ash pond cleanup, and a transfer of the State Bureau of Investigation from the Department of Justice to the Department of Public
State House leaders Tuesday unveiled their $21.1 billion General Fund spending plan, including teacher pay increases averaging 5 percent, 25 new positions to enforce coal ash pond cleanup, and a transfer of the State Bureau of Investigation from the Department of Justice to the Department of Public
 
The N.C. State House of Representatives passed a ($21.09 billion) budget today. Next, the leadership of the Senate and House will go into conference over the budget.
The N.C. State House of Representatives passed a ($21.09 billion) budget today. Next, the leadership of the Senate and House will go into conference over the budget.
 
This weekend is the 31st Annual Washington Summer Festival presented by the Chamber and Potash-Corp Aurora.
This weekend is the 31st Annual Washington Summer Festival presented by the Chamber and Potash-Corp Aurora.
 
The “Moral Monday” protestors, led by the state chapter of the NAACP, have a list of demands that, if implemented, would cost North Carolina taxpayers nearly $3 billion dollars now.
The “Moral Monday” protestors, led by the state chapter of the NAACP, have a list of demands that, if implemented, would cost North Carolina taxpayers nearly $3 billion dollars now.
 
It was late in the game. The House was at bat to take its cut at the state budget. The State Senate team had thrown them a wicked curveball. Did the House have the skill and the moxie to respond in this modern-day "Casey-at-the-bat" scenario?
It was late in the game. The House was at bat to take its cut at the state budget. The State Senate team had thrown them a wicked curveball. Did the House have the skill and the moxie to respond in this modern-day "Casey-at-the-bat" scenario?
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is calling on three federal agencies to disclose their taxpayer-funded luxury travel expenses.
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is calling on three federal agencies to disclose their taxpayer-funded luxury travel expenses.
 
The seismometers were going wild around Richmond, Virginia tonight. A political earthquake appears to have catapulted the House Majority Leader into those very crowded unemployment lines.
The seismometers were going wild around Richmond, Virginia tonight. A political earthquake appears to have catapulted the House Majority Leader into those very crowded unemployment lines.
 
Before welding students at Beaufort County Community College enter the welding laboratory and begin working with actual materials, they can now hone their skills using a new virtual welder.
Before welding students at Beaufort County Community College enter the welding laboratory and begin working with actual materials, they can now hone their skills using a new virtual welder.
 
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