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In light of the multi-state measles outbreak linked to a California amusement park, public health experts in the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging preventive measures and reminding everyone that vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against me
In light of the multi-state measles outbreak linked to a California amusement park, public health experts in the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging preventive measures and reminding everyone that vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against me
 
Beaufort County Early College High School will hold an Open House at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Multi-Purpose Room of Building 10 on the Beaufort County Community College campus.
Beaufort County Early College High School will hold an Open House at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Multi-Purpose Room of Building 10 on the Beaufort County Community College campus.
 
If the current calendar of 2016 presidential primaries and caucuses doesn’t change, North Carolina’s late-February contest will be one of the nation’s earliest.
If the current calendar of 2016 presidential primaries and caucuses doesn’t change, North Carolina’s late-February contest will be one of the nation’s earliest.
 
Governor McCrory issued the following statement after the release of the State Board of Education's 2013-2014 School Performance Grades for traditional public and charter schools.
Governor McCrory issued the following statement after the release of the State Board of Education's 2013-2014 School Performance Grades for traditional public and charter schools.
 
Mr. Jack Clifton Alligood, a resident of Lizzard Slip Road, Washington, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Mr. Jack Clifton Alligood, a resident of Lizzard Slip Road, Washington, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
 
Mrs. Martha Ann Clark Purifoy Fleming, age 92, a resident of 807 E. 8th Street, Washington, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Martha Ann Clark Purifoy Fleming, age 92, a resident of 807 E. 8th Street, Washington, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at her home.
 
Mr. Roger Irving Gayton, age 83, a resident of 136 Sunset Drive, Chocowinity, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice.
Mr. Roger Irving Gayton, age 83, a resident of 136 Sunset Drive, Chocowinity, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice.
 
Ms. Gloria Edith Davis, age 76, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday February 3, 2015 at her home.
Ms. Gloria Edith Davis, age 76, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday February 3, 2015 at her home.
 
As of Jan. 30, the CDC reported 102 people from 14 states suffering from an outbreak of measles, most linked to exposure at an amusement park in California. As the highly contagious disease continues to spread, an ongoing controversy has flared regarding parents' choices not to vaccinate...
As of Jan. 30, the CDC reported 102 people from 14 states suffering from an outbreak of measles, most linked to exposure at an amusement park in California. As the highly contagious disease continues to spread, an ongoing controversy has flared regarding parents' choices not to vaccinate...
 
Governor Pat McCrory is praising the teamwork that helped secure an additional $4 million from the United States Army Corps of Engineers for desperately needed dredging of the Morehead City Harbor Channel.
Governor Pat McCrory is praising the teamwork that helped secure an additional $4 million from the United States Army Corps of Engineers for desperately needed dredging of the Morehead City Harbor Channel.
 
Duke Energy and Beaufort County Community College today announced a $248,302 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation to upgrade the equipment used in the Welding Technology Program at BCCC.
Duke Energy and Beaufort County Community College today announced a $248,302 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation to upgrade the equipment used in the Welding Technology Program at BCCC.
 
Doctors who deal with Medicaid patients on a day-to-day basis could offer N.C. policymakers plenty of good ideas for cutting costs while maintaining or improving care.
Doctors who deal with Medicaid patients on a day-to-day basis could offer N.C. policymakers plenty of good ideas for cutting costs while maintaining or improving care.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) secured an additional $4.1 million dollars from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Morehead City Harbor this year.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) secured an additional $4.1 million dollars from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Morehead City Harbor this year.
 
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly returned to Raleigh last Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 to begin the official business of the 2015-2016 legislative session.
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly returned to Raleigh last Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 to begin the official business of the 2015-2016 legislative session.
 
Legislators will have two options this year to pursue election redistricting reform for North Carolina. Supporters of both options unveiled their plans during a Tuesday news conference in Raleigh.
Legislators will have two options this year to pursue election redistricting reform for North Carolina. Supporters of both options unveiled their plans during a Tuesday news conference in Raleigh.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement following the announcement that the U.S. Department of Justice had reached a settlement with S&P involving North Carolina and 18 other states
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement following the announcement that the U.S. Department of Justice had reached a settlement with S&P involving North Carolina and 18 other states
 
Yesterday, Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced the House Committee chairmanships and assignments for Representative Michael Speciale (R- Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico).
Yesterday, Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced the House Committee chairmanships and assignments for Representative Michael Speciale (R- Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico).
 
The question of whether our state government ought to subsidize historic preservation is distinguishable from the question of how government should deliver those subsidies. Unfortunately, these two issues have been lumped together by lawmakers when discussing the recent sunset of the historic...
The question of whether our state government ought to subsidize historic preservation is distinguishable from the question of how government should deliver those subsidies. Unfortunately, these two issues have been lumped together by lawmakers when discussing the recent sunset of the historic...
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) gave this statement on President Obama’s FY 2016 budget proposal.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) gave this statement on President Obama’s FY 2016 budget proposal.
 
North Carolina lawmakers made the right decision when they ended state historic preservation tax credits. Those who support government involvement in preservation efforts should look at local grant programs instead.
North Carolina lawmakers made the right decision when they ended state historic preservation tax credits. Those who support government involvement in preservation efforts should look at local grant programs instead.
 
Attend a North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges meeting and you are likely to fall asleep as board members and community college system office staffers take turns dispassionately checking off the month's agenda items to unanimous approval.
Attend a North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges meeting and you are likely to fall asleep as board members and community college system office staffers take turns dispassionately checking off the month's agenda items to unanimous approval.
 
Beaufort County Community College financial aid officers and specialists will be available 9 a.m. to noon at BCCC Saturday, Feb. 28, to help high school seniors and their families complete the necessary paperwork to apply for financial aid to attend college during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Beaufort County Community College financial aid officers and specialists will be available 9 a.m. to noon at BCCC Saturday, Feb. 28, to help high school seniors and their families complete the necessary paperwork to apply for financial aid to attend college during the 2015-2016 academic year.
 
Whether a snowstorm emerges or a hurricane strikes, East Carolina University has a plan. That's one reason the National Weather Service has again recognized ECU as StormReady, a nationwide program that helps communities plan for severe weather through advanced planning, education and awareness.
Whether a snowstorm emerges or a hurricane strikes, East Carolina University has a plan. That's one reason the National Weather Service has again recognized ECU as StormReady, a nationwide program that helps communities plan for severe weather through advanced planning, education and awareness.
 
Mary E. Canady, age 84, a resident of Terra Ceia Rd., Pantego, NC passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at 5:40 pm.
Mary E. Canady, age 84, a resident of Terra Ceia Rd., Pantego, NC passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at 5:40 pm.
 
Mrs. Erma Tetterton Cutler Alligood, age 84, a resident of 101 Bayleaf Plantation, Washington, died Monday, February 2, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Erma Tetterton Cutler Alligood, age 84, a resident of 101 Bayleaf Plantation, Washington, died Monday, February 2, 2015 at her home.
 
Mrs. Ruth Gee Gay Hodges, age 88, a resident of 156 Water Street, Washington, died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Ridgewood Manor in Washington.
Mrs. Ruth Gee Gay Hodges, age 88, a resident of 156 Water Street, Washington, died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Ridgewood Manor in Washington.
 
On February 2, 2015, Mrs. Mary Matilene Raley Holcombe joined that great cloud of heavenly witnesses.
On February 2, 2015, Mrs. Mary Matilene Raley Holcombe joined that great cloud of heavenly witnesses.
 
The deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown during altercations with police officers have led to a heated national debate about the proper use of force by police departments. It has racial overtones, but it shouldn't be a racial issue, as any American could become victim to police officers who...
The deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown during altercations with police officers have led to a heated national debate about the proper use of force by police departments. It has racial overtones, but it shouldn't be a racial issue, as any American could become victim to police officers who...
 
A light snow fell on East Carolina University's newest dental service learning center in Spruce Pine on Jan. 30, as stakeholders gathered for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the facility for dental education and oral health care.
A light snow fell on East Carolina University's newest dental service learning center in Spruce Pine on Jan. 30, as stakeholders gathered for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the facility for dental education and oral health care.
 
Since February is the month that contains Valentine's Day, why would merchants not turn it into a "month of love?"
Since February is the month that contains Valentine's Day, why would merchants not turn it into a "month of love?"
 
There is a proposition in public choice economics called the "special interest effect." It basically argues that government grows because, for most government programs, there are concentrated beneficiaries and diffused cost bearers. What this means is that the benefits of government programs will...
There is a proposition in public choice economics called the "special interest effect." It basically argues that government grows because, for most government programs, there are concentrated beneficiaries and diffused cost bearers. What this means is that the benefits of government programs will...
 
We've provided extensive coverage of the political drama around the state Sea Level Rise (SLR) panel and its revision - mandated by the GOP majority in the legislature - of the projected sea level rise on the North Carolina coast.
We've provided extensive coverage of the political drama around the state Sea Level Rise (SLR) panel and its revision - mandated by the GOP majority in the legislature - of the projected sea level rise on the North Carolina coast.
 
Josiah Collins III was born in Edenton, North Carolina in March 1808.
 
Ruth Gay Hodges, age 88, a resident of 156 Waters St. Washington, died Sunday February 1, 2015 at Ridgewood Manor.
Ruth Gay Hodges, age 88, a resident of 156 Waters St. Washington, died Sunday February 1, 2015 at Ridgewood Manor.
 
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