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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is pressuring Secretary of the Air Force, Debra Lee James, to explain why the Air Force is prematurely proceeding with its plans to dismantle the 440th Airlift Wing (AW) at Fort Bragg, which violates the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2015.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is pressuring Secretary of the Air Force, Debra Lee James, to explain why the Air Force is prematurely proceeding with its plans to dismantle the 440th Airlift Wing (AW) at Fort Bragg, which violates the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2015.
 
The political pot has been boiling over the Congressional invitation to the PM of Israel as well as the letter sent by 40+ foolish individuals of Republican Party connection and leadership.
The political pot has been boiling over the Congressional invitation to the PM of Israel as well as the letter sent by 40+ foolish individuals of Republican Party connection and leadership.
 
Reservations are now being accepted for a BCCC Foundation trip to Canyon Country USA. Scheduled for Oct. 10 to 18, 2015 and offered by Collette through New Trends in Travel, the fully-escorted trip features door-to-door travel service from Washington. It is co-sponsored by the Washington/Beaufort...
Reservations are now being accepted for a BCCC Foundation trip to Canyon Country USA. Scheduled for Oct. 10 to 18, 2015 and offered by Collette through New Trends in Travel, the fully-escorted trip features door-to-door travel service from Washington. It is co-sponsored by the Washington/Beaufort...
 
This kind of thing happens a lot at the local level. Your county commissioners will claim they are holding the line on the property tax rate.
This kind of thing happens a lot at the local level. Your county commissioners will claim they are holding the line on the property tax rate.
 
Mrs. Linda Herwig Potter, 65, a resident of 815 Pearl Street, Aurora, NC died Friday, March 20, 2015 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Grantsboro, NC.
Mrs. Linda Herwig Potter, 65, a resident of 815 Pearl Street, Aurora, NC died Friday, March 20, 2015 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Grantsboro, NC.
 
Mr. David Ray Silverthorne, age 67, a resident of 3751 Gray Road, Chocowinity, NC, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Crystal Coast Hospice in Newport, NC.
Mr. David Ray Silverthorne, age 67, a resident of 3751 Gray Road, Chocowinity, NC, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Crystal Coast Hospice in Newport, NC.
 
Mr. Dale Eugene Taitt, 80, of Washington, NC defeated dementia in his final battle Monday March 16, 2015 and went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ.
Mr. Dale Eugene Taitt, 80, of Washington, NC defeated dementia in his final battle Monday March 16, 2015 and went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ.
 
Bernice Foreman Peed, age 88, a resident of 65 Four Paws Road, Aurora, NC died Monday, March 16, 2015 at her home.
Bernice Foreman Peed, age 88, a resident of 65 Four Paws Road, Aurora, NC died Monday, March 16, 2015 at her home.
 
There's nothing more revealing about a news medium than the way it deals with its own errors. Is it, to use human terms, honest, forthright, and sincerely sorry, or is it evasive, sneaky, and dishonest?
There's nothing more revealing about a news medium than the way it deals with its own errors. Is it, to use human terms, honest, forthright, and sincerely sorry, or is it evasive, sneaky, and dishonest?
 
On 3-16-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested a second person involved in the Meth Lab discovered on 03-08-2015 at 167 Bradley Lane in Washington.
On 3-16-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested a second person involved in the Meth Lab discovered on 03-08-2015 at 167 Bradley Lane in Washington.
 
A couple of weeks ago I discussed an excellent NC Court of Appeals decision in which the Court held that development moratoria imposed under the Map Act constitute takings for which just compensation must be paid. Today I'm happy to report that the General Assembly is already responding to that hold
A couple of weeks ago I discussed an excellent NC Court of Appeals decision in which the Court held that development moratoria imposed under the Map Act constitute takings for which just compensation must be paid. Today I'm happy to report that the General Assembly is already responding to that hold
 
Dr. Richard Couch, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, will join Vidant Orthopedics-Washington located at 1207 Highland Drive.
Dr. Richard Couch, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, will join Vidant Orthopedics-Washington located at 1207 Highland Drive.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for Senate Democratic leaders to end their filibuster of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for Senate Democratic leaders to end their filibuster of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015.
 
We are just past the end of this year's "Israeli Apartheid Week," actually two weeks in the United States, from February 26 to March 12. As the very name implies, Israeli Apartheid Week seeks to persuade students and others that Israel is a pariah regime deserving of the same isolation that...
We are just past the end of this year's "Israeli Apartheid Week," actually two weeks in the United States, from February 26 to March 12. As the very name implies, Israeli Apartheid Week seeks to persuade students and others that Israel is a pariah regime deserving of the same isolation that...
 
U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, R-11th District, wants to sack the National Football League's tax-exempt status because, he said, it's unfair for a multibillion-dollar sports enterprise to enjoy special tax treatment usually reserved for churches, educational entities, and charitable organizations.
U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, R-11th District, wants to sack the National Football League's tax-exempt status because, he said, it's unfair for a multibillion-dollar sports enterprise to enjoy special tax treatment usually reserved for churches, educational entities, and charitable organizations.
 
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for two bills – H.R.1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015, and H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 – that would help reign in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for two bills – H.R.1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015, and H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 – that would help reign in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Jimbo's Jumbos, Inc. will expand its operations in Chowan County and create 78 new jobs over the next three years. The company plans to invest $30 million in...
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Jimbo's Jumbos, Inc. will expand its operations in Chowan County and create 78 new jobs over the next three years. The company plans to invest $30 million in...
 
Apparently, General Maximus has unleashed hell upon the powers-that-be within the North Carolina General Assembly.
Apparently, General Maximus has unleashed hell upon the powers-that-be within the North Carolina General Assembly.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Packrite, LLC will expand its operations in Guilford County and create 100 new jobs over the next five years. The company plans to invest $8.9 million in...
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Packrite, LLC will expand its operations in Guilford County and create 100 new jobs over the next five years. The company plans to invest $8.9 million in...
 
Conservatives have spent much time in recent years talking about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. Avik Roy, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and opinion editor at Forbes, has a different idea. Roy issued a report in 2014 titled...
Conservatives have spent much time in recent years talking about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. Avik Roy, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and opinion editor at Forbes, has a different idea. Roy issued a report in 2014 titled...
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz recently continued their tour throughout North Carolina to highlight the successful efforts to revitalize urban downtowns, main streets and rural communities through the historic tax credit program. As the tour continues across...
Governor Pat McCrory and Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz recently continued their tour throughout North Carolina to highlight the successful efforts to revitalize urban downtowns, main streets and rural communities through the historic tax credit program. As the tour continues across...
 
North Carolina has one of the most aggressive Certificate of Need (CON) programs in the nation. A bipartisan bill introduced this week in the North Carolina House would loosen some of the CON reins.
North Carolina has one of the most aggressive Certificate of Need (CON) programs in the nation. A bipartisan bill introduced this week in the North Carolina House would loosen some of the CON reins.
 
American labor unions are in serious decline and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has become nothing more than a legal enforcer for panicked union bosses.
American labor unions are in serious decline and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has become nothing more than a legal enforcer for panicked union bosses.
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the March 23, 2015 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the March 23, 2015 City Council meeting.
 
Stone William Robert Prechtl, age 16, a resident of 1684 Carrow Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, March 15, 2015 as a result injuries received in an automobile accident.
Stone William Robert Prechtl, age 16, a resident of 1684 Carrow Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, March 15, 2015 as a result injuries received in an automobile accident.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation this evening that amends several areas of environmental law. The legislation, House Bill 157, was introduced by Rep. Pat McElraft and Rep. Rick Catlin and passed the General Assembly today.
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation this evening that amends several areas of environmental law. The legislation, House Bill 157, was introduced by Rep. Pat McElraft and Rep. Rick Catlin and passed the General Assembly today.
 
As landowners wait to see if the N.C. Department of Transportation will appeal a recent decision enhancing property rights along highway corridors, lawmakers in Raleigh have filed bills that would limit the grip of the state's Map Act or eliminate it altogether.
As landowners wait to see if the N.C. Department of Transportation will appeal a recent decision enhancing property rights along highway corridors, lawmakers in Raleigh have filed bills that would limit the grip of the state's Map Act or eliminate it altogether.
 
From top to bottom, it has been another incredibly bad week for Democrats. My analysis of this rash of so many impossible weeks is due to the fact that Democrat politicians are so easy to manipulate with promises that it will all different for them.
From top to bottom, it has been another incredibly bad week for Democrats. My analysis of this rash of so many impossible weeks is due to the fact that Democrat politicians are so easy to manipulate with promises that it will all different for them.
 
Wikipedia defines "pork barrel" spending as "the appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district."
Wikipedia defines "pork barrel" spending as "the appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district."
 
Messages from Mom and Dad this week most likely will urge East Carolina University students to wrap up in winter coats, hats and gloves before venturing out in the cold.
Messages from Mom and Dad this week most likely will urge East Carolina University students to wrap up in winter coats, hats and gloves before venturing out in the cold.
 
Good News: Senate Bill #307 “Eliminate Tolling on Ferries/Appropriations” was filed on March 17, 2015.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued a statement following the unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel which upheld the Governor's challenge involving the use of commissions to perform regulatory responsibilities assigned to the Executive Branch.
Governor Pat McCrory issued a statement following the unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel which upheld the Governor's challenge involving the use of commissions to perform regulatory responsibilities assigned to the Executive Branch.
 
Registration is now open for the inaugural Gull Run scheduled for Sunday, April 19, in Bath as part of the annual spring festival at Beaufort County Community College, Gullfest.
Registration is now open for the inaugural Gull Run scheduled for Sunday, April 19, in Bath as part of the annual spring festival at Beaufort County Community College, Gullfest.
 
Joyce K. Vaughan, age 91, a resident of Washington, NC passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015.
Joyce K. Vaughan, age 91, a resident of Washington, NC passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015.
 
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