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Daisy Phelps, a resident of Williamston, NC passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Vintage Inn Retirement Center.
Daisy Phelps, a resident of Williamston, NC passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Vintage Inn Retirement Center.
 
Last week, the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce sponsored a health care breakfast panel where three North Carolina hospital CEOs talked about how competition brings out the best in their health systems. Competition is healthy. Competition is a beautiful thing.
Last week, the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce sponsored a health care breakfast panel where three North Carolina hospital CEOs talked about how competition brings out the best in their health systems. Competition is healthy. Competition is a beautiful thing.
 
The four donors and recipients involved in a recent kidney exchange at Vidant Medical Center met all together for the first time March 27 on the medical center campus.
The four donors and recipients involved in a recent kidney exchange at Vidant Medical Center met all together for the first time March 27 on the medical center campus.
 
Similar to many other coastal counties, Beaufort County (then known as Pamptecough Precinct) was formed out of the larger Bath County in 1705.
Similar to many other coastal counties, Beaufort County (then known as Pamptecough Precinct) was formed out of the larger Bath County in 1705.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation today that is expected to lower electric rates for consumers in eastern North Carolina and help attract new jobs to the region. The governor signed the legislation (SB 305) at the Wilson Operations Center.
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation today that is expected to lower electric rates for consumers in eastern North Carolina and help attract new jobs to the region. The governor signed the legislation (SB 305) at the Wilson Operations Center.
 
For today's students ― tomorrow's earners ― communication skills are money in the job bank. Communication skills now outrank reading, math, teamwork, and even science proficiency as work force must-haves.
For today's students ― tomorrow's earners ― communication skills are money in the job bank. Communication skills now outrank reading, math, teamwork, and even science proficiency as work force must-haves.
 
Please see the attached flyer for details about this event. You may register for this workshop here…
Please see the attached flyer for details about this event. You may register for this workshop here…
 
Debates about U.S. Supreme Court politics often involve competing blocs of conservative and liberal justices. But that focus on left versus right misses an important constitutional debate among right-of-center thinkers.
Debates about U.S. Supreme Court politics often involve competing blocs of conservative and liberal justices. But that focus on left versus right misses an important constitutional debate among right-of-center thinkers.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 6 2015
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 6 2015
 
In 2013, RTI International teamed with LaCapra Associates to report on "The Economic, Utility Portfolio, and Rate Impact of Clean Energy Development in North Carolina." Prepared for the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA), the report made fantastic findings that North Carolina's...
In 2013, RTI International teamed with LaCapra Associates to report on "The Economic, Utility Portfolio, and Rate Impact of Clean Energy Development in North Carolina." Prepared for the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA), the report made fantastic findings that North Carolina's...
 
Vidant Health announced today that Dr. Michael Waldrum, an experienced leader with a track record of enhancing quality and clinical operations, will join the organization as chief executive officer. An exact start date has not yet been determined.
Vidant Health announced today that Dr. Michael Waldrum, an experienced leader with a track record of enhancing quality and clinical operations, will join the organization as chief executive officer. An exact start date has not yet been determined.
 
Our baby-faced House speaker appears to be caving to the drive-by hysteria on North Carolina's proposed Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Our baby-faced House speaker appears to be caving to the drive-by hysteria on North Carolina's proposed Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
 
Mr. Lester Earl Edwards, age 56, formerly of Beaufort Co., died April 4, 2015.
Mr. Lester Earl Edwards, age 56, formerly of Beaufort Co., died April 4, 2015.
 
Ms. Nancy Shelton "Mitchell", age 60, a resident of 2305 North Market Street, Washington, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday April 4, 2015 at her home.
Ms. Nancy Shelton "Mitchell", age 60, a resident of 2305 North Market Street, Washington, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday April 4, 2015 at her home.
 
We got a refresher lesson in civics this week; one we hope will stick in our memories for many years.
 
The Civitas 2015 Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC) this past weekend kicked off on Friday with thought-provoking insights from a range of speakers, including two potential presidential candidates, Dr. Ben Carson and former Sen. Rick Santorum.
The Civitas 2015 Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC) this past weekend kicked off on Friday with thought-provoking insights from a range of speakers, including two potential presidential candidates, Dr. Ben Carson and former Sen. Rick Santorum.
 
Researchers from East Carolina University, N.C. State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Coastal Studies Institute will begin work this summer on a project that could derive energy from coastal waters while also cleaning wastewater.
Researchers from East Carolina University, N.C. State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Coastal Studies Institute will begin work this summer on a project that could derive energy from coastal waters while also cleaning wastewater.
 
The annual Collaborative Conference for Student Achievement allows public school employees to hear from practitioners, experts, and advocates who share the goal of ensuring that all public school students are successful. I enjoy reviewing the presentations from the conference because they are...
The annual Collaborative Conference for Student Achievement allows public school employees to hear from practitioners, experts, and advocates who share the goal of ensuring that all public school students are successful. I enjoy reviewing the presentations from the conference because they are...
 
Governor Pat McCrory sent best wishes out to Durham native Lowell Oakley as he continues his competition on the NBC program, "The Voice."
Governor Pat McCrory sent best wishes out to Durham native Lowell Oakley as he continues his competition on the NBC program, "The Voice."
 
North Carolina's presidential preference primary would be held March 8, 2016, under House Bill 457, filed by Rep. David Lewis, R-Harnett, in a move intended to prevent the state from losing delegates in the presidential nominating process.
North Carolina's presidential preference primary would be held March 8, 2016, under House Bill 457, filed by Rep. David Lewis, R-Harnett, in a move intended to prevent the state from losing delegates in the presidential nominating process.
 
So, the speaker of the NC House is concerned about how protecting people's religious freedom will affect "our brand" in North Carolina.
So, the speaker of the NC House is concerned about how protecting people's religious freedom will affect "our brand" in North Carolina.
 
Registration for Summer Term 2015 and Fall Semester 2015 began this week and early reports indicate that registration is going well.
Registration for Summer Term 2015 and Fall Semester 2015 began this week and early reports indicate that registration is going well.
 
Mrs. Verna Mae Brooks-Armstrong, 72, of 1135 N.C. Highway 45 South, Plymouth, died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mrs. Verna Mae Brooks-Armstrong, 72, of 1135 N.C. Highway 45 South, Plymouth, died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Mr. John Wesley Tripp, of 601 Gray Road, Washington, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation, Washington.
Mr. John Wesley Tripp, of 601 Gray Road, Washington, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation, Washington.
 
Evelyn Nance Scalf, a resident of Bath, NC passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Evelyn Nance Scalf, a resident of Bath, NC passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
GLADYS FAYE FRAILEY CLANTON (78) AURORA, NC, died in her home in the arms of her family on April 1, 2015 at sunrise.
GLADYS FAYE FRAILEY CLANTON (78) AURORA, NC, died in her home in the arms of her family on April 1, 2015 at sunrise.
 
Economist and syndicated columnist Thomas Sowell - a North Carolina native, by the way - is fond of denying that there are permanent solutions to problems. Instead, he insists, "there are only tradeoffs."
Economist and syndicated columnist Thomas Sowell - a North Carolina native, by the way - is fond of denying that there are permanent solutions to problems. Instead, he insists, "there are only tradeoffs."
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light both the Executive Mansion and the Western Residence in Asheville in blue this evening after sunset to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light both the Executive Mansion and the Western Residence in Asheville in blue this evening after sunset to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day.
 
College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City will present Steel Magnolias, as part of its 2014/15 Performing Arts Center season, April 9 - 12, 2015. The cast is made up of 6 talented actresses and the action of the play takes place in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana. The show is...
College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City will present Steel Magnolias, as part of its 2014/15 Performing Arts Center season, April 9 - 12, 2015. The cast is made up of 6 talented actresses and the action of the play takes place in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana. The show is...
 
It was announced on Tuesday that Mercedes-Benz has decided to move its corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Atlanta, GA, and not to the Raleigh area, as many were hoping. According to this article in the Triangle Business Journal, Georgia offered the company $23 million in corporate welfare...
It was announced on Tuesday that Mercedes-Benz has decided to move its corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Atlanta, GA, and not to the Raleigh area, as many were hoping. According to this article in the Triangle Business Journal, Georgia offered the company $23 million in corporate welfare...
 
Indebtedness due to student loans is one of the most pressing issues in higher education today. I believe strongly that we must face this issue head on, and my institution, Adrian College, has developed a plan to do that.
Indebtedness due to student loans is one of the most pressing issues in higher education today. I believe strongly that we must face this issue head on, and my institution, Adrian College, has developed a plan to do that.
 
The most recent Civitas Flash Poll shows Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker with a lead among likely North Carolina Republican primary voters in a survey of selected candidates for the 2016 GOP nomination for president.
The most recent Civitas Flash Poll shows Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker with a lead among likely North Carolina Republican primary voters in a survey of selected candidates for the 2016 GOP nomination for president.
 
While the world looks quite different than it did in March 1965 during their first official meeting, East Carolina University's Faculty Senate still convenes to guide university policy exactly as it did back then.
While the world looks quite different than it did in March 1965 during their first official meeting, East Carolina University's Faculty Senate still convenes to guide university policy exactly as it did back then.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that an average decrease in workers' compensation insurance premium rates paid by North Carolina businesses will take effect in April 2015. The North Carolina Rate Bureau's request for a rate reduction was approved in late November 2014.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that an average decrease in workers' compensation insurance premium rates paid by North Carolina businesses will take effect in April 2015. The North Carolina Rate Bureau's request for a rate reduction was approved in late November 2014.
 
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