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Thank you for reading this column. It's not just that I appreciate your interest in what I have to say. I appreciate the fact that you are reading this publication at all. According to a recent set of surveys by the Pew Research Center, a distressing number of our fellow citizens rely mostly on...
Thank you for reading this column. It's not just that I appreciate your interest in what I have to say. I appreciate the fact that you are reading this publication at all. According to a recent set of surveys by the Pew Research Center, a distressing number of our fellow citizens rely mostly on...
 
Albert L. Sir, 86, of Currituck passed away Saturday March 7, 2015 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.
Albert L. Sir, 86, of Currituck passed away Saturday March 7, 2015 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.
 
Lloyd E. Young, 83, a resident of 1255 Cowell Farm Road, Washington, died Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 11, 2015, from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Shalom House Community Building located at 1255 Cowell Farm Road...
Lloyd E. Young, 83, a resident of 1255 Cowell Farm Road, Washington, died Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 11, 2015, from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Shalom House Community Building located at 1255 Cowell Farm Road...
 
Edward John "Ed" Mullen Sr., age 80, a resident of Croatan Avenue, Bath, died Monday, March 9, 2015. Arrangements will be announced by Hillside Funeral Service & Cremations.
Edward John "Ed" Mullen Sr., age 80, a resident of Croatan Avenue, Bath, died Monday, March 9, 2015. Arrangements will be announced by Hillside Funeral Service & Cremations.
 
Mrs. Frankie Hobbs Harris, age 77, formerly of Washington and a resident of 1085 Hwy. 58 South, Snow Hill, died Sunday, March 8, 2015, at her home.
Mrs. Frankie Hobbs Harris, age 77, formerly of Washington and a resident of 1085 Hwy. 58 South, Snow Hill, died Sunday, March 8, 2015, at her home.
 
Over the past few decades, much of American higher education has become ideologically left wing. You might have thought, however, that business schools could resist the trend. You'd be mistaken.
Over the past few decades, much of American higher education has become ideologically left wing. You might have thought, however, that business schools could resist the trend. You'd be mistaken.
 
This morning, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in King v Burwell, where the plaintiffs are not seeking to challenge Obamacare, but for the federal health law to operate as written.
This morning, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in King v Burwell, where the plaintiffs are not seeking to challenge Obamacare, but for the federal health law to operate as written.
 
Following three years of significant growth in research dollars, East Carolina University now ranks third among the state's public universities in research funding.
Following three years of significant growth in research dollars, East Carolina University now ranks third among the state's public universities in research funding.
 
The Federal Communications Commission made a mistake when it approved the city of Wilson's petition to overturn a North Carolina law limiting municipal broadband services. A new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report explains why.
The Federal Communications Commission made a mistake when it approved the city of Wilson's petition to overturn a North Carolina law limiting municipal broadband services. A new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report explains why.
 
The BCCC Board of Trustees recently held its Spring Retreat with the board members spending most of their time discussing our college's long-range construction needs.
The BCCC Board of Trustees recently held its Spring Retreat with the board members spending most of their time discussing our college's long-range construction needs.
 
A report released this week by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows encouraging progress about HIV and AIDS in the state.
A report released this week by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows encouraging progress about HIV and AIDS in the state.
 
Replicating a cost-saving Illinois reform program could root out Medicaid fraud and abuse, but if not done properly, the state could be forced to repay the federal government for any misspent dollars, a key Senate Republican says.
Replicating a cost-saving Illinois reform program could root out Medicaid fraud and abuse, but if not done properly, the state could be forced to repay the federal government for any misspent dollars, a key Senate Republican says.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Gerard Carroll chair of the Environmental Management Commission...
 
This outfit is the composite of conservatism in the USA.
 
From what Jones Street insiders are telling me, Cumberland County Rep. Rick Glazier (D) is the closest thing to a leader in the General Assembly's lower chamber. And HE is a leader of a distinct minority in the House.
From what Jones Street insiders are telling me, Cumberland County Rep. Rick Glazier (D) is the closest thing to a leader in the General Assembly's lower chamber. And HE is a leader of a distinct minority in the House.
 
Mr. Charles Frederick Switzer, Jr., age 80, a resident of Washington and a former resident of Greenville died Friday March 6, 2015 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
Mr. Charles Frederick Switzer, Jr., age 80, a resident of Washington and a former resident of Greenville died Friday March 6, 2015 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
 
Last week the Federal Communications Commission moved to set aside North Carolina law in favor of the City of Wilson's Greenlight broadband service. My Spotlight this week explains why this was a bad decision.
Last week the Federal Communications Commission moved to set aside North Carolina law in favor of the City of Wilson's Greenlight broadband service. My Spotlight this week explains why this was a bad decision.
 
John ("Jack") Arrington Philips, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on June 22, 1935.
John ("Jack") Arrington Philips, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on June 22, 1935.
 
James E. Guthrie, 77, of 301 Asbury Church Road, died at Ridgewood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Monday, March 2, 2015.
James E. Guthrie, 77, of 301 Asbury Church Road, died at Ridgewood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Monday, March 2, 2015.
 
Mr. Michael Wayne "Mike" Jackson, age 61, a resident of 112 East 8th Street, Washington, NC died Sunday March 1, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mr. Michael Wayne "Mike" Jackson, age 61, a resident of 112 East 8th Street, Washington, NC died Sunday March 1, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mr. Norman Earl Chrismon, age 79, a resident of Bath, died Wednesday March 4, 2015, at Washington County Hospital.
Mr. Norman Earl Chrismon, age 79, a resident of Bath, died Wednesday March 4, 2015, at Washington County Hospital.
 
Mr. Otha Lee "Buddy Boy" Chandler, Jr., age 71 a resident of 3247 Chandler Rd., Vanceboro, NC died Tuesday March 3, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Otha Lee "Buddy Boy" Chandler, Jr., age 71 a resident of 3247 Chandler Rd., Vanceboro, NC died Tuesday March 3, 2015 at his home.
 
Mrs. Opal Hodges Stallings, age 87, a resident of 487 Griffin-Hodges Road, Washington, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mrs. Opal Hodges Stallings, age 87, a resident of 487 Griffin-Hodges Road, Washington, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mrs. Carolyn Eva Lowe Merrill, age 82, a resident of 18932 Hwy. 264 East, Bath, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter.
Mrs. Carolyn Eva Lowe Merrill, age 82, a resident of 18932 Hwy. 264 East, Bath, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he is an original co-sponsor of the Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015, which was introduced today by Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he is an original co-sponsor of the Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015, which was introduced today by Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
 
Great outrage has erupted from inside the University of North Carolina system due to the closure of three academic centers by the system's Board of Governors. The local media has published story after story by UNC academics excoriating the Governors for everything from a denial of free speech to...
Great outrage has erupted from inside the University of North Carolina system due to the closure of three academic centers by the system's Board of Governors. The local media has published story after story by UNC academics excoriating the Governors for everything from a denial of free speech to...
 
Tough decisions need to be made during this legislative session, but are they being made in the best interest of the taxpayer or in the spirit of efficient government? Two questions came before the House Finance and Appropriations committees on Tuesday, a change to the state's gasoline tax as...
Tough decisions need to be made during this legislative session, but are they being made in the best interest of the taxpayer or in the spirit of efficient government? Two questions came before the House Finance and Appropriations committees on Tuesday, a change to the state's gasoline tax as...
 
The taxpayers of North Carolina have historically made a tremendous commitment to education, and the next biennium will continue that legacy. More than 54 percent, or over $12 billion of our General Fund spending will be directed to education in each year of the biennium.
The taxpayers of North Carolina have historically made a tremendous commitment to education, and the next biennium will continue that legacy. More than 54 percent, or over $12 billion of our General Fund spending will be directed to education in each year of the biennium.
 
In his article "Maintaining rigor and listening to teachers in the debate over academic standards," Keith Poston argues against revisions to the current Common Core standards and the importance of ensuring teachers have a voice in this discussion. In a two-part response, I argue, in part one...
In his article "Maintaining rigor and listening to teachers in the debate over academic standards," Keith Poston argues against revisions to the current Common Core standards and the importance of ensuring teachers have a voice in this discussion. In a two-part response, I argue, in part one...
 
North Carolina's elderly population is expected to double between the years 2000 and 2030, demanding an increase in health care services focused on older patients. The East Carolina University College of Nursing, now a member of the National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence...
North Carolina's elderly population is expected to double between the years 2000 and 2030, demanding an increase in health care services focused on older patients. The East Carolina University College of Nursing, now a member of the National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence...
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments...
 
The Division of Continuing Education and Beaufort County Community College and TriCounty Telecom are joining forces to offer a series of one-night technology workshops for residents in the Belhaven area.
The Division of Continuing Education and Beaufort County Community College and TriCounty Telecom are joining forces to offer a series of one-night technology workshops for residents in the Belhaven area.
 
North Carolina is one of the more aggressive states in the nation in licensing occupations. This is a significant impediment to freedom in a state that once boasted, and ought to be able to again, of being "First in Freedom."
North Carolina is one of the more aggressive states in the nation in licensing occupations. This is a significant impediment to freedom in a state that once boasted, and ought to be able to again, of being "First in Freedom."
 
In light of recent nationwide concerns about antibiotic-resistant infections, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging healthcare providers and the public to use antibiotics carefully and appropriately to limit the spread of antibiotic...
In light of recent nationwide concerns about antibiotic-resistant infections, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging healthcare providers and the public to use antibiotics carefully and appropriately to limit the spread of antibiotic...
 
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