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Please click on the link to access the agenda for the July 28, 2014 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the July 28, 2014 City Council meeting.
 
When liberals debate tax policy, it can be hard to keep track of their current positions. They keep changing.
When liberals debate tax policy, it can be hard to keep track of their current positions. They keep changing.
 
It is a rhetorical question, so, accordingly, the only acceptible answer to this titular question shall remain, egregiously, yes and HELL YES!
It is a rhetorical question, so, accordingly, the only acceptible answer to this titular question shall remain, egregiously, yes and HELL YES!
 
Former resident of Washington, NC, Lola Bush Johnston, 91, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Plano, Texas.
Former resident of Washington, NC, Lola Bush Johnston, 91, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Plano, Texas.
 
James Earl "Bodilly" Jefferson, Jr., age 40, of Pinetown, died Monday, July 21, 2014.
James Earl "Bodilly" Jefferson, Jr., age 40, of Pinetown, died Monday, July 21, 2014.
 
Mr. Al Alford II, age 71, a resident of 111 Landon Drive, Washington, NC died Monday July 21, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Mr. Al Alford II, age 71, a resident of 111 Landon Drive, Washington, NC died Monday July 21, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
Mr. Leonard Michael Jakubowski, age 90, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday July 22, 2014 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
Mr. Leonard Michael Jakubowski, age 90, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday July 22, 2014 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
 
We here at the Observer are frequently contacted by someone who believes they or their relative, or someone associated with them, that a law enforcement officers has done something illegal to the person.
We here at the Observer are frequently contacted by someone who believes they or their relative, or someone associated with them, that a law enforcement officers has done something illegal to the person.
 
We have just recently come into possession of two new video vignettes produced by Eric Blyer and Annabel Park from their upcoming documentary on the closing of Belhaven's Pungo hospital.
We have just recently come into possession of two new video vignettes produced by Eric Blyer and Annabel Park from their upcoming documentary on the closing of Belhaven's Pungo hospital.
 
Today's Senate calendar includes a measure revamping Medicaid from the current fee-for-service model to one paying providers a set per-member-per month fee, moving Medicaid from the Department of Health and Human Services to a new department, and allowing hospital- and physician-led accountable care
Today's Senate calendar includes a measure revamping Medicaid from the current fee-for-service model to one paying providers a set per-member-per month fee, moving Medicaid from the Department of Health and Human Services to a new department, and allowing hospital- and physician-led accountable care
 
Words alone seemed insufficient, so faculty and students who lived and studied this spring in the heart of Tuscany shared their experiences through the video posted above. The video illustrates a semester with Italy Intensives - East Carolina University's only year-round study abroad...
Words alone seemed insufficient, so faculty and students who lived and studied this spring in the heart of Tuscany shared their experiences through the video posted above. The video illustrates a semester with Italy Intensives - East Carolina University's only year-round study abroad...
 
Beaufort County CFO and assistant county manager, Jim Chrisman, is leaving the job to take the CFO position at Tideland Electric Membership Corporation (Tideland EMC).
Beaufort County CFO and assistant county manager, Jim Chrisman, is leaving the job to take the CFO position at Tideland Electric Membership Corporation (Tideland EMC).
 
That was an example of the kind of commentary we got during debate on traffic cameras in the North Carolina Senate.
That was an example of the kind of commentary we got during debate on traffic cameras in the North Carolina Senate.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following judicial appointments today
 
Several of my recent columns have addressed the statistical basis of political disputes over education funding, the state budget, and declines in North Carolina’s unemployment rate.
Several of my recent columns have addressed the statistical basis of political disputes over education funding, the state budget, and declines in North Carolina’s unemployment rate.
 
There is a forgotten group of college students. These are the students who start out at a community college, leave it to earn a bachelor's degree, but drop out along the way.
There is a forgotten group of college students. These are the students who start out at a community college, leave it to earn a bachelor's degree, but drop out along the way.
 
I have been discussing teacher pay rankings for years. In fact, three years ago I wrote a newsletter piece titled, Education spending in North Carolina: The ranking problem. In that piece, I outlined the major problems associated with the National Education Association (NEA) rankings of teacher...
I have been discussing teacher pay rankings for years. In fact, three years ago I wrote a newsletter piece titled, Education spending in North Carolina: The ranking problem. In that piece, I outlined the major problems associated with the National Education Association (NEA) rankings of teacher...
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after learning of the death of Representative Jim Fulghum
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after learning of the death of Representative Jim Fulghum
 
A hearing that liberal groups hoped would undermine North Carolina voting reform instead appears to have revealed their true objectives.
A hearing that liberal groups hoped would undermine North Carolina voting reform instead appears to have revealed their true objectives.
 
Belhaven resident Donald Collins was ready for a change.
 
Continuing fiscal challenges were front and center during the regular meeting of the East Carolina University Board of Trustees held July 17-18 at the East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU.
Continuing fiscal challenges were front and center during the regular meeting of the East Carolina University Board of Trustees held July 17-18 at the East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU.
 
In a major development in the ongoing debate about building a new jail, the County received a letter today that advised the USDA staff of the Rural Development department of the USDA's state office that the USDA would not fund a loan to build the jail without a vote of the people.
In a major development in the ongoing debate about building a new jail, the County received a letter today that advised the USDA staff of the Rural Development department of the USDA's state office that the USDA would not fund a loan to build the jail without a vote of the people.
 
Mr. Rudy Calvin Borden of 1465 Main St. in Aurora died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Vidant Hospital Greenville.
Mr. Rudy Calvin Borden of 1465 Main St. in Aurora died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Vidant Hospital Greenville.
 
Ms. Revonda Spencer of 927 Bridge Street, Washington died July 20, 2014 at Vidant Hospital Greenville.
Ms. Revonda Spencer of 927 Bridge Street, Washington died July 20, 2014 at Vidant Hospital Greenville.
 
The Rev. Judson Townes Mayfield, Jr., age 83, a resident of Portsmouth, VA died Sunday, July 20, 2014.
The Rev. Judson Townes Mayfield, Jr., age 83, a resident of Portsmouth, VA died Sunday, July 20, 2014.
 
Roberta Page Jaggers, age 51, a resident of Respess St., Washington, NC, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014.
Roberta Page Jaggers, age 51, a resident of Respess St., Washington, NC, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014.
 
Mr. Al Alford, age 71, of 111 Landon Dr., Washington, died on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mr. Al Alford, age 71, of 111 Landon Dr., Washington, died on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Taxpayers in every income category will save tens of millions of dollars because of state tax reforms enacted in North Carolina in 2013.
Taxpayers in every income category will save tens of millions of dollars because of state tax reforms enacted in North Carolina in 2013.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, chairman of the Outer Continental Shelf Governors Coalition, released the following statement in the wake of President Barack Obama's decision to open up the Eastern Seaboard for energy exploration through seismic testing.
Governor Pat McCrory, chairman of the Outer Continental Shelf Governors Coalition, released the following statement in the wake of President Barack Obama's decision to open up the Eastern Seaboard for energy exploration through seismic testing.
 
In Hobby Lobby, the Court ruled that the Obamacare law and its related regulations cannot compel closely held or family-owned companies from providing certain kinds of contraceptive coverage if doing so violates the owners' religious beliefs.
In Hobby Lobby, the Court ruled that the Obamacare law and its related regulations cannot compel closely held or family-owned companies from providing certain kinds of contraceptive coverage if doing so violates the owners' religious beliefs.
 
On Tuesday, July 22 at 12 p.m., Hyde County citizens will share their stories from the last 20 days since the hospital closed of their loved ones suffering and in one case dying waiting to be transported to an emergency room.
On Tuesday, July 22 at 12 p.m., Hyde County citizens will share their stories from the last 20 days since the hospital closed of their loved ones suffering and in one case dying waiting to be transported to an emergency room.
 
An grass-roots group that backs school choice has asked the state Senate to shift $20 million it targeted for film incentives toward vouchers that would help low-income children attend private schools.
An grass-roots group that backs school choice has asked the state Senate to shift $20 million it targeted for film incentives toward vouchers that would help low-income children attend private schools.
 
Hazel W. Carraway, age 83, a resident of River Trace Nursing and Rehab, died peacefully at Vidant Beaufort Hospital Friday July 18, 2014.
Hazel W. Carraway, age 83, a resident of River Trace Nursing and Rehab, died peacefully at Vidant Beaufort Hospital Friday July 18, 2014.
 
Mrs. Dorothy Fynetta Morris Smith, age 83, a resident of Market Street Ext, Washington, died Friday, July 18, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mrs. Dorothy Fynetta Morris Smith, age 83, a resident of Market Street Ext, Washington, died Friday, July 18, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
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