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Mr. Benny Lawrence, of 70 Hill Top Drive, Washington, died Wednesday March 25, 2015 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home in Washington NC.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 3:38 am
By: Announcements
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Lula Letchworth Johnson Cayton, 87, of Aurora, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at home.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 3:35 am
By: Announcements
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Ms. Juanita Louise Doss Asby, age 61, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, March 28, 2015 at her home.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 3:12 am
By: Announcements
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Caroline Deaton Johnston, a resident of Bath, NC and age 75, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 28, 2015 at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC, with her devoted husband David by her side. Caroline fought a long and courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 3:06 am
By: Announcements
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Earlier this month the Department of Justice finally released a report summarizing its investigation of the Ferguson, Missouri Police Department. Some have denounced the report as little more than irresponsible race baiting. Others have praised it as a much needed expose of a rogue agency...
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 2:57 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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One week before they found out where they were headed to complete residency as doctors-in-training, the Brody School of Medicine's Class of 2015 had only others' futures on their minds.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 2:42 am
By: ECU News Services
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory has announced the following appointments to the North Carolina Board of Transportation.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 2:39 am
By: Chris Downey
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North Carolina public schools are developing a multimillion-dollar student data mining system intended to compile and analyze reams of information to improve educational outcomes.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 2:36 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced the introduction of Senate Resolution 117, which recognizes the contributions of linemen to protect public safety and expresses support for the designation of March 31, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 2:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, I presented Senate Bill 112 (Commercial Fishing Courses/Coastal Colleges) to the Senate Committee on Workforce and Economic Development.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 2:11 am
By: Bill Cook
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Listeners from eastern North Carolina phoned in their support for children over this past weekend, pledging $96,347 during the 18th annual "Music for Miracles" Radiothon on 107.9 WNCT.
Published: Monday, March 30th, 2015 @ 9:43 pm
By: Chris Downey
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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.
Published: Monday, March 30th, 2015 @ 9:17 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory is welcoming back veterans with a new joint initiative between the administration's Division of Veterans Affairs and Duke University. The two-year partnership will focus on increasing mental health services for veterans, military families, and transitioning personnel within...
Published: Monday, March 30th, 2015 @ 7:21 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Dozens of Triangle-area middle- and high-schoolers and their parents could be looking for another school next year if the State Board of Education closes the Dynamic Community Charter School — a school intended to fill a void for disabled children who have not fit in at traditional public...
Published: Monday, March 30th, 2015 @ 5:06 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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That’s right. Our license tags advertise us as “First In Flight.” But, thanks to ObamaCare, we are speeding our way toward being “First In Dependence.”
Published: Monday, March 30th, 2015 @ 6:45 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Jeff Zyburt's virtual reality goggles helped him experience the sensation of steering a military vehicle down a dusty road in a combat zone.
Published: Sunday, March 29th, 2015 @ 6:14 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Suppose there was an academic center focused on issues of poverty, work, and opportunity. Suppose this center pledged to "examine innovative and practical ideas" for moving people out of poverty. Suppose its leadership was interested not in raising their own profiles, but in honestly upholding...
Published: Sunday, March 29th, 2015 @ 6:06 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted military families from throughout the state at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh today for an Easter Egg Hunt.
Published: Sunday, March 29th, 2015 @ 5:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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An open letter from Mike Adams: Dear University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors (BOG)...
Published: Saturday, March 28th, 2015 @ 12:54 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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The Division of Student Services at Beaufort County Community College announces the registration schedule for Summer 2015 Term and Fall 2015 Semester.
Published: Saturday, March 28th, 2015 @ 12:52 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The 18th annual 'Music for Miracles' radiothon, set for March 27-29 on 107.9 WNCT, raises funds to help sick and injured children in eastern North Carolina through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to benefit James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Saturday, March 28th, 2015 @ 12:48 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Sheriff Ernie Coleman and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with Kingdom Builders.
Published: Saturday, March 28th, 2015 @ 12:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A House education committee on Tuesday gave its OK to House Bill 133, a measure increasing the scholarship amount available to special needs students who attend private schools from $3,000 per semester to $4,000. It also approved a change allowing families receiving those scholarships to collect...
Published: Saturday, March 28th, 2015 @ 3:42 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Ranking Member Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), urging them to prohibit the transfer of more than 24 AH-64 Apache helicopters from the Army National Guard in Raleigh.
Published: Saturday, March 28th, 2015 @ 2:56 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sixteen students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as "BCCC's Best" in a ceremony on the college campus this week. Twelve students were cited for displaying the character trait "respectful," and four, for the character trait "trustworthy." Those honored as respectful were...
Published: Saturday, March 28th, 2015 @ 2:42 am
By: Chris Downey
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Approximately 375 undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral scholars are expected to present their research and creative work this week to fellow students, colleagues, faculty and the community at East Carolina University's Mendenhall Student Center.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 10:51 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Gov. Pat McCrory and some leading N.C. lawmakers have taken contrasting positions over taxes and economic development - two topics that are sure to bring many more arguments before budget negotiations or the legislative session are over.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 8:59 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Three state senators have introduced a bill removing the state's religious exemption for immunizing minor children.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 8:35 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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After this hard winter students, parents and educators were all looking forward to the traditional spring break, but instead of rest and relaxation many were upset to learn their schools scheduled make-up days during the period.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 8:17 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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On 3-12-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Delray Quincy Jennette, 41 years of age, of 670 Pine Street in Belhaven.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 7:26 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Since the 2007-08 academic year, the state of North Carolina has allotted more than $7 million to the Academic Summer Bridge Program, which is intended to prepare academically weak students for the rigors of college.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 6:14 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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East Carolina University generates $2.8 billion for North Carolina's economy - dollars that make a mark on the state, eastern North Carolina, and our local area.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 6:07 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Senate leaders punctuated a week of tax policy talk by introducing a $1 billion tax cut of their own.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 4:08 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mr. James Saunders, of 207 Maple Lane, Washington, died Wednesday March 25, 2015 at Community Home Care & Hospice in Washington NC.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 3:51 pm
By: Announcements
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