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N.C. Secretary of Commerce, John E. Skvarla, III, will deliver the commencement address at the 2015 graduation exercises for Beaufort County Community College to be held Thursday, May 14.
N.C. Secretary of Commerce, John E. Skvarla, III, will deliver the commencement address at the 2015 graduation exercises for Beaufort County Community College to be held Thursday, May 14.
 
Deborah Allen Tate, age 63, a resident of East Main Street in Plymouth, NC passed away on April 23, 2015.
Deborah Allen Tate, age 63, a resident of East Main Street in Plymouth, NC passed away on April 23, 2015.
 
Mr. Raymond Lawrence Prue, age 82, a resident of East 9th Street, Washington, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Raymond Lawrence Prue, age 82, a resident of East 9th Street, Washington, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his home.
 
Mrs. Polly Cora Smith Cox, age 94, a resident of 1060 Goose Creek Road, Washington, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mrs. Polly Cora Smith Cox, age 94, a resident of 1060 Goose Creek Road, Washington, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
At their convention this weekend, Second Congressional District Republicans passed a resolution condemning the use of taxpayer money to, um, "persuade" businesses to come to North Carolina or to expand within the Tar Heel State.
At their convention this weekend, Second Congressional District Republicans passed a resolution condemning the use of taxpayer money to, um, "persuade" businesses to come to North Carolina or to expand within the Tar Heel State.
 
We all know the days of oil and fossil fuel dependency need to end for the future of our planet.
We all know the days of oil and fossil fuel dependency need to end for the future of our planet.
 
BCCC Intermediate Spanish students received real-life experience in class recently when they were called on to interpret a presentation by Greenville immigration lawyer Janice M. Cole.
BCCC Intermediate Spanish students received real-life experience in class recently when they were called on to interpret a presentation by Greenville immigration lawyer Janice M. Cole.
 
North Carolina has a religious freedom protection bill in the legislative hopper. Apparently, our political "leaders" have been watching the fake news being generated from Indiana and have decided they want none of it.
North Carolina has a religious freedom protection bill in the legislative hopper. Apparently, our political "leaders" have been watching the fake news being generated from Indiana and have decided they want none of it.
 
Last year, Americans were shocked to learn about the widespread systematic failures of the VA, with many veterans being forced to wait months to see health care providers.
Last year, Americans were shocked to learn about the widespread systematic failures of the VA, with many veterans being forced to wait months to see health care providers.
 
Renewable energy lobbyists wailed that the mere appearance of a bill to repeal North Carolina's renewable energy portfolio standards mandate "dramatically disrupts" investment and jobs in renewable energy and "sends shock waves" through the industry.
Renewable energy lobbyists wailed that the mere appearance of a bill to repeal North Carolina's renewable energy portfolio standards mandate "dramatically disrupts" investment and jobs in renewable energy and "sends shock waves" through the industry.
 
The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a health care breakfast panel with three North Carolina hospital CEOs talking about how competition brings out the best in their health systems. Competition is healthy. Competition is a beautiful thing.
The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a health care breakfast panel with three North Carolina hospital CEOs talking about how competition brings out the best in their health systems. Competition is healthy. Competition is a beautiful thing.
 
To me, the purpose of Higher Education is to broaden the mind in the humanities and train the gifted for science or math. The ideal result is professionals who are conversant about things broader than their narrow area of expertise.
To me, the purpose of Higher Education is to broaden the mind in the humanities and train the gifted for science or math. The ideal result is professionals who are conversant about things broader than their narrow area of expertise.
 
Join the Beaufort County Community College Foundation for the 12th Annual Cutthroat Croquet Tournament to be held Saturday, May 16, along the waterfront in Bath.
Join the Beaufort County Community College Foundation for the 12th Annual Cutthroat Croquet Tournament to be held Saturday, May 16, along the waterfront in Bath.
 
In recent months, headlines on religious liberty across the nation have referred almost exclusively to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) - both the federal version passed in 1993 and various state versions, or "mini" RFRAs, that have been passed since 1997. These laws, whether enacted...
In recent months, headlines on religious liberty across the nation have referred almost exclusively to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) - both the federal version passed in 1993 and various state versions, or "mini" RFRAs, that have been passed since 1997. These laws, whether enacted...
 
Talk about profiles in courage. *There's nothing better to make you stand up and salute someone who takes both sides of an important issue.
Talk about profiles in courage. *There's nothing better to make you stand up and salute someone who takes both sides of an important issue.
 
Some seventh-grade students in Martin and Pitt counties have found even the tiniest of creatures can become addicted to sugar and caffeine - and energy drinks can be lethal.
Some seventh-grade students in Martin and Pitt counties have found even the tiniest of creatures can become addicted to sugar and caffeine - and energy drinks can be lethal.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory's proposal to establish a new state government department for information technology makes sense. But lawmakers should revisit a similar proposal for a department targeting veterans affairs. Those are two key findings from a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
Gov. Pat McCrory's proposal to establish a new state government department for information technology makes sense. But lawmakers should revisit a similar proposal for a department targeting veterans affairs. Those are two key findings from a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on allowing House Bill 364 to become law without his signature
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on allowing House Bill 364 to become law without his signature
 
Artists and craft persons… Linda Rozelle is back! See links below to register for the workshops…
Artists and craft persons… Linda Rozelle is back! See links below to register for the workshops…
 
Original documents should play an important role in American history education. That's the approach from Roger Beckett, executive director of the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University. Beckett explained his preference for original historical documents over textbooks during a recent presentation...
Original documents should play an important role in American history education. That's the approach from Roger Beckett, executive director of the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University. Beckett explained his preference for original historical documents over textbooks during a recent presentation...
 
I have looked Conservatives in the eye most of my life. Sometimes I enjoyed their company.
I have looked Conservatives in the eye most of my life. Sometimes I enjoyed their company.
 
Mrs. Myrtle Paul Carowan, age 88, a resident of 325 Elm Street, Pantego, NC died Saturday April 25, 2015 at Ridgewood manor Nursing Center of Washington.
Mrs. Myrtle Paul Carowan, age 88, a resident of 325 Elm Street, Pantego, NC died Saturday April 25, 2015 at Ridgewood manor Nursing Center of Washington.
 
Deborah Allen Tate, age 63, a resident of East Main Street in Plymouth, NC passed away on April 23, 2015.
Deborah Allen Tate, age 63, a resident of East Main Street in Plymouth, NC passed away on April 23, 2015.
 
Roy Allen "Buddy" Jones, age 73, a resident of Vanceboro NC, passed away on April 21, 2015 at his residence.
Roy Allen "Buddy" Jones, age 73, a resident of Vanceboro NC, passed away on April 21, 2015 at his residence.
 
Mrs. Polly S. Cox, a resident of 1060 Goose Creek Road, Washington, NC died Saturday April 25, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Mrs. Polly S. Cox, a resident of 1060 Goose Creek Road, Washington, NC died Saturday April 25, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
Mary Elizabeth Jones Sheppard, age 83, a resident of 101 Castle Lane, Washington, NC and former resident of Village Circle in Washington, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice.
Mary Elizabeth Jones Sheppard, age 83, a resident of 101 Castle Lane, Washington, NC and former resident of Village Circle in Washington, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice.
 
Mr. Raymond L. Prue, age 82, a resident of 106 East 9th Street, Washington, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Raymond L. Prue, age 82, a resident of 106 East 9th Street, Washington, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his home.
 
Mr. Elvin Lee Watson, age 83, a resident of 199 Circle Grove Farm Road, Belhaven, NC died Saturday April 25, 2015 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center of Washington.
Mr. Elvin Lee Watson, age 83, a resident of 199 Circle Grove Farm Road, Belhaven, NC died Saturday April 25, 2015 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center of Washington.
 
It was not until my son, Stanhope, called me to ask my opinion about the infamous impending Geese Decision, about 2 days prior, I was made aware of the 'mammoth problem' of just what to do about the wayward geese.
It was not until my son, Stanhope, called me to ask my opinion about the infamous impending Geese Decision, about 2 days prior, I was made aware of the 'mammoth problem' of just what to do about the wayward geese.
 
Mr. Henry Wayne Kennedy, age 81,of Washington, N.C., died peacefully with his wife beside him on Friday, April 24, 2015.
Mr. Henry Wayne Kennedy, age 81,of Washington, N.C., died peacefully with his wife beside him on Friday, April 24, 2015.
 
Mrs. Verda "Inez" Harding Spivey, age 91, a resident of 843 Harding Lane, Chocowinity, died Friday, April 24, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Mrs. Verda "Inez" Harding Spivey, age 91, a resident of 843 Harding Lane, Chocowinity, died Friday, April 24, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
 
Mr. Daniel Lynn Cochran, age 62, of Black Mountain, formerly of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
Mr. Daniel Lynn Cochran, age 62, of Black Mountain, formerly of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
 
Mr. Johnny Gibbs Sr., 70, a resident of 4664 U.S. Highway 264 East of Hardin's Village in Washington, died Friday, April 24, 2015, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
Mr. Johnny Gibbs Sr., 70, a resident of 4664 U.S. Highway 264 East of Hardin's Village in Washington, died Friday, April 24, 2015, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
 
Mr. Gregory Hunt "Greg" Lewis, age 47, a resident of Washington died Wednesday April 22, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mr. Gregory Hunt "Greg" Lewis, age 47, a resident of Washington died Wednesday April 22, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
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