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Archived Results for August 2014

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The unemployment insurance debt owed to the federal government by North Carolina has dropped by nearly $2 billion under the reforms implemented by Governor Pat McCrory.
The unemployment insurance debt owed to the federal government by North Carolina has dropped by nearly $2 billion under the reforms implemented by Governor Pat McCrory.
 
The special election in November to fill a Court of Appeals judgeship illustrates how complicated, costly and difficult we've made elections and how we might simplify voting.
The special election in November to fill a Court of Appeals judgeship illustrates how complicated, costly and difficult we've made elections and how we might simplify voting.
 
Dr. Bonnie Corley has joined the staff of Vidant Women's Care-Washington, located at 1210 Brown Street.
Dr. Bonnie Corley has joined the staff of Vidant Women's Care-Washington, located at 1210 Brown Street.
 
Kay Hagan and her comrades in the drive-by media want to talk about education in terms of "cuts", how much is and is not being spent on various government programs, and how evil Republicans are toward the "lil' chil'ren."
Kay Hagan and her comrades in the drive-by media want to talk about education in terms of "cuts", how much is and is not being spent on various government programs, and how evil Republicans are toward the "lil' chil'ren."
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the August 25, 2014 City Council meeting
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the August 25, 2014 City Council meeting
 
August not only marks the beginning of school in North Carolina, but it is also recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month.
 
Ever since 2006, when Margaret Spellings, then the U.S. secretary of education, issued a report stressing the need for higher graduation rates at colleges and universities, there has been pressure on universities to award more diplomas.
Ever since 2006, when Margaret Spellings, then the U.S. secretary of education, issued a report stressing the need for higher graduation rates at colleges and universities, there has been pressure on universities to award more diplomas.
 
Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Hawkins Heath, 62, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 16, 2014.
Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Hawkins Heath, 62, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 16, 2014.
 
Bruce Alan Billings, 75, of Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, NC, lost a courageous 5 year battle against esophageal cancer on Monday, August 18, 2014.
Bruce Alan Billings, 75, of Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, NC, lost a courageous 5 year battle against esophageal cancer on Monday, August 18, 2014.
 
Mrs. Belinda Jo "Joey" Squires Smith, age 54, a resident of Washington, NC died Monday, August 18, 2014 at her home.
Mrs. Belinda Jo "Joey" Squires Smith, age 54, a resident of Washington, NC died Monday, August 18, 2014 at her home.
 
Registration is under way for the 21st annual Beaufort County Community College Foundation Golf Tournament to be held Friday, Sept. 26, at the Washington Yacht and Country Club.
Registration is under way for the 21st annual Beaufort County Community College Foundation Golf Tournament to be held Friday, Sept. 26, at the Washington Yacht and Country Club.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Harris Teeter, LLC will expand the perishable facility of its existing Indian Trail Distribution Center in Union County.
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Harris Teeter, LLC will expand the perishable facility of its existing Indian Trail Distribution Center in Union County.
 
You may have missed the media hoopla (ha!), but between FY 2010-11 and FY 2014-15, state appropriations for the K-12 education budget grew by more than $1 billion in nominal dollars.
You may have missed the media hoopla (ha!), but between FY 2010-11 and FY 2014-15, state appropriations for the K-12 education budget grew by more than $1 billion in nominal dollars.
 
Social media is ubiquitous in the lives of the millennial generation, and its use is still evolving.
 
Chests are being thumped defiantly at Low-T headquarters on Raleigh's Jones Street. The McClatchy drive-bys are convinced that they have found Gov. Pat McCrory's Watergate.
Chests are being thumped defiantly at Low-T headquarters on Raleigh's Jones Street. The McClatchy drive-bys are convinced that they have found Gov. Pat McCrory's Watergate.
 
Governor Pat McCrory hosted students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities who served as interns this summer for various North Carolina Department of Transportation offices at the executive mansion today.
Governor Pat McCrory hosted students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities who served as interns this summer for various North Carolina Department of Transportation offices at the executive mansion today.
 
Eighty new students were officially welcomed to the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in an Aug. 15 ceremony that reflected the responsibilities and opportunities associated with a medical education.
Eighty new students were officially welcomed to the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in an Aug. 15 ceremony that reflected the responsibilities and opportunities associated with a medical education.
 
After a brief hiatus for the summer, I'm happy to report that Tansey Topics is back.
 
We spent about ten years in Iraq and left a lot of American blood on the ground and a lot of the long green in the pockets of the politicos.
We spent about ten years in Iraq and left a lot of American blood on the ground and a lot of the long green in the pockets of the politicos.
 
Ms. Mable Winfield Sayers, age 91, a resident of 1664 Haw Branch Rd., Chocowinity, died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Ms. Mable Winfield Sayers, age 91, a resident of 1664 Haw Branch Rd., Chocowinity, died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Ongoing Medicaid reform initiatives seeking to rein in unnecessary spending and better coordinate patient care may improve North Carolina's medical assistance program to a degree, and the special interests involved ostensibly have good intentions.
Ongoing Medicaid reform initiatives seeking to rein in unnecessary spending and better coordinate patient care may improve North Carolina's medical assistance program to a degree, and the special interests involved ostensibly have good intentions.
 
Some state government offices are currently experiencing service outages involving e-mail and phone systems.
Some state government offices are currently experiencing service outages involving e-mail and phone systems.
 
Monday (8-4-14) night's Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting was a phenomenal event. We would not have believed it had we not seen it with our own eyes.
Monday (8-4-14) night's Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting was a phenomenal event. We would not have believed it had we not seen it with our own eyes.
 
Professor George Ehrhardt has written a thoughtful riposte to my recently published argument that group work is a waste of time.
 
Vidant Medical Center has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2014-15 in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Vidant Medical Center is ranked #8 in North Carolina and is recognized among the Best Hospitals in the Coastal
Vidant Medical Center has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2014-15 in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Vidant Medical Center is ranked #8 in North Carolina and is recognized among the Best Hospitals in the Coastal
 
Betsy Anne Dixon Stearns, age 79, a resident of 629 Blackbeard’s View, Bath, NC, died Thursday August 14, 2014 at her home.
Betsy Anne Dixon Stearns, age 79, a resident of 629 Blackbeard’s View, Bath, NC, died Thursday August 14, 2014 at her home.
 
William Norman Herwig, 89, of Aurora died Monday, August 11, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
William Norman Herwig, 89, of Aurora died Monday, August 11, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
 
Mr. Cole L. Smith, age 82, a resident of 616 College Avenue, Washington Park, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice House in Greenville.
Mr. Cole L. Smith, age 82, a resident of 616 College Avenue, Washington Park, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice House in Greenville.
 
Is the market for news and information in North Carolina overly concentrated in a few hands?
Is the market for news and information in North Carolina overly concentrated in a few hands?
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after learning of the death of Jimmy Halliburton, a N.C. Forest Service Education Ranger.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after learning of the death of Jimmy Halliburton, a N.C. Forest Service Education Ranger.
 
The details have been scrubbed from The Internet, but — thanks to resources like The Wayback Machine — nothing is ever truly GONE from cyberspace.
The details have been scrubbed from The Internet, but — thanks to resources like The Wayback Machine — nothing is ever truly GONE from cyberspace.
 
In December of 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office began receiving a series of reports involving fraudulent checks.
In December of 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office began receiving a series of reports involving fraudulent checks.
 
A new state audit reveals shortcomings in the procedure used to approve doctors and other providers offering services for patients on Medicaid, the state's health system for the poor and disabled.
A new state audit reveals shortcomings in the procedure used to approve doctors and other providers offering services for patients on Medicaid, the state's health system for the poor and disabled.
 
With their eyes focused on careers in medicine, two East Carolina University honors students saw first-hand the experiences of physicians through a six-week summer internship at the East Carolina Heart Institute.
With their eyes focused on careers in medicine, two East Carolina University honors students saw first-hand the experiences of physicians through a six-week summer internship at the East Carolina Heart Institute.
 
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