On September 16, 2014 at 4:45 p.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a breaking and entering that had just occurred at a residence on Highway 33 West in Chocowinity, NC. Deputies responded to the scene and learned that the suspect had entered the victim's home and stolen...
Published: Sunday, September 28th, 2014 @ 12:55 pm
By: Chris Downey
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It is an election year, and that means our televisions and radios are littered with campaign ads. Advertisements try to persuade you to vote for candidates based upon their morals, past experience, community involvement, and ability to influence or pass legislation. Or they attack with a sensational
Published: Sunday, September 28th, 2014 @ 12:51 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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There are a lot of Republicans around who would LOVE to see a poll with a number next to Thom Tillis's name that is bigger than the number next to Kay Hagan's name.
Published: Sunday, September 28th, 2014 @ 12:51 am
By: Brant Clifton
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On September 1, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of larceny by an employee at a convenience store business on Highway 264 East in Washington, NC. A Deputy responded to take a report and learned the employee had taken cash and cigarettes.
Published: Sunday, September 28th, 2014 @ 12:42 am
By: Chris Downey
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Thomas Anthony "Tom" Saccio, a resident of Blounts Creek, NC, died in a private plane crash on Thursday, September 18, 2014 in Monroe County, Indiana at the age of 72.
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 10:38 pm
By: Announcements
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It is interesting how the game of life and politics plays out.
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 10:19 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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The Interact Club at the Beaufort County Early College High School recently sponsored a fund-raising event to support the American Heart Association.
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 3:21 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Residents in Richmond County are divided on whether to pass a Nov. 4 ballot referendum raising the county’s sales tax rate by 0.25 cents to build a multi-use recreation complex for the city of Rockingham on 118 acres.
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 2:14 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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East Carolina University has been recognized with the HEED award for the third consecutive year for its efforts in diversity and inclusion.
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 12:52 am
By: ECU News Services
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It is being reported on the Watts Up With That blog that the no global warming trend now stands at 17 years 11 months. (See graph below.) This is in spite of the fact that CO2 emissions and atmospheric concentrations have continued to increase throughout this period. When A is theorized to cause...
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 12:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Next week will be busy for students, faculty and staff at BCCC with opportunities to learn about our community and our college! On Tuesday night, BCCC is joining with the Beaufort County Schools to sponsor an education forum for Beaufort County commissioner and state legislative candidates. The...
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 12:43 am
By: Judy Jennette
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Mrs. Pamela Hicks Moore of 52 Trails End North, Washington, NC died Monday, September 22, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 12:39 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Della Denise White Boyd, 43, a resident of 178 Holloman St., Washington, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014.
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 12:37 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Mabel Jones Stilley, of 232 Sandalwood Drive , Durham, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville.
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 12:34 am
By: Announcements
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Linamar Corporation will be acquiring and expanding the Carolina Forge Company facility in Wilson County. The company plans to expand the existing facility and create an additional 125 jobs in Wilson by...
Published: Saturday, September 27th, 2014 @ 12:08 am
By: Chris Downey
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The Golden LEAF Foundation, which assists tobacco-dependent, economically distressed and rural communities across North Carolina, will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Thursday, October 2, 2014
Published: Friday, September 26th, 2014 @ 11:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Fiscal conservatives tend to look askance at large issuances of public debt. In this sentiment, they are in good company. "I go on the principle that a public debt is a public curse," wrote James Madison, "and in a Republican Government a greater curse than any other." His mentor and friend...
Published: Friday, September 26th, 2014 @ 11:03 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Working together with emergency management officials for Washington and Tyrell counties, the Vidant Health Foundation announced it will provide Washington-Tyrell Emergency Management Services a $25,000 Community Benefits Grant to purchase a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV).
Published: Friday, September 26th, 2014 @ 10:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Those of you who were hoping for a more aggressive strategy out of the Tillis campaign are likely going to be disappointed.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 11:43 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Amanda Smith, a teacher at Beaufort County Early College High School, has been named North Carolina History Teacher of the Year for 2014.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 7:52 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Governor Pat McCrory expressed his condolences to the family and friends of Paul Rose, the chairman of the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission who died Wednesday of an apparent heart attack.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 7:52 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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A 26-mile stretch of Interstate 77 in the Charlotte area soon could become the first highway in the state to use flexible toll pricing. Plans call for the state Department of Transportation to enter into a public-private partnership agreement with Cintra Infraestructuras, a company based in...
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 6:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Three East Carolina University undergraduate engineering students built a flying vehicle this summer that took second place in a unique national competition.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 6:38 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Citing the need for educators and business leaders to work hand-in-hand to provide training that will equip workers with skills that are in-demand, Governor Pat McCrory launched the "1000 in 100" workforce development initiative today.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 6:30 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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You'd have thought by now that the news media would have learned the hard lessons of prejudging a story or a situation before all the facts are in.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 12:01 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading advocate for small businesses, endorsed Thom Tillis for U.S. Senate.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 11:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The State Board of Elections today announced there will be more early voting locations across North Carolina than in any prior off-year election.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 11:27 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market announces its second annual Umbrella Market Farm Tour on Sunday, September 28 from 10am to 6pm (individual farm times will vary slightly).
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 9:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mr. H. Milton Cox, age 97, a resident of 812 River Road, Washington died Tuesday morning September 23, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 12:16 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Renata Hill Warren, 55, of 940 Fowle Dr., Washington, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 12:09 am
By: Announcements
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Ralph Irel McFarland, Capt. USN/Ret., age 91, a resident of Pamlico Plantation Community, Washington, NC, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 12:04 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Sharron Lee Washabaugh Sopher, age 75, a resident of Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, died peacefully Tuesday morning September 23, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC from complications of a recent stroke.
Published: Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 @ 11:55 pm
By: Announcements
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