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Eye Care Center of Washington recently contributed to the campaign mounted by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to build a digital sign at the front of the campus along U.S. Highway 264. The sign will provide information about campus events, star students, services offered...
Eye Care Center of Washington recently contributed to the campaign mounted by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to build a digital sign at the front of the campus along U.S. Highway 264. The sign will provide information about campus events, star students, services offered...
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory launched a new website about the Connect NC bond proposal.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory launched a new website about the Connect NC bond proposal.
 
Mrs. Frances Carol Dorn, aged 76, a resident of Washington, NC, died at home on Friday, May 8, 2015.
Mrs. Frances Carol Dorn, aged 76, a resident of Washington, NC, died at home on Friday, May 8, 2015.
 
Mrs. Mary Elaine Lewis "Robin" Vaught, age 68, of Chocowinity, NC died Monday May 11, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville.
Mrs. Mary Elaine Lewis "Robin" Vaught, age 68, of Chocowinity, NC died Monday May 11, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville.
 
Mr. Clarence Rudolph Edwards, age 74, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Sunday May 10, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Clarence Rudolph Edwards, age 74, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Sunday May 10, 2015 at his home.
 
Mr. Matthew Martin Heerschap, Jr., age 78, a resident of 109 Austin Point Drive, Washington died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center.
Mr. Matthew Martin Heerschap, Jr., age 78, a resident of 109 Austin Point Drive, Washington died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center.
 
U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation to ensure that veterans, students serving in the armed forces, and their qualifying dependents, can take full advantage of the federal education benefits they have earned for themselves and their families.
U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation to ensure that veterans, students serving in the armed forces, and their qualifying dependents, can take full advantage of the federal education benefits they have earned for themselves and their families.
 
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.
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.
 
Grade inflation is rampant on American campuses. According to a study by Stuart Rojstaczer and Christopher Healy, A’s represent 43 percent of all grades awarded today—up from 15 percent in 1960.
Grade inflation is rampant on American campuses. According to a study by Stuart Rojstaczer and Christopher Healy, A’s represent 43 percent of all grades awarded today—up from 15 percent in 1960.
 
Beaufort County's board of county commissioners may have held an illegal meeting to hire a new county manager, current Washington City Manager Brian Alligood.
Beaufort County's board of county commissioners may have held an illegal meeting to hire a new county manager, current Washington City Manager Brian Alligood.
 
This spring, East Carolina University Honors College students spent time learning way outside the classroom - on the Appalachian Trail, 15 feet underwater and behind a camera lens in eastern North Carolina.
This spring, East Carolina University Honors College students spent time learning way outside the classroom - on the Appalachian Trail, 15 feet underwater and behind a camera lens in eastern North Carolina.
 
Would it be okay if citizens were forced to vote for a candidate against their will? Of course not.So why do certain NC legislators think it okay to force citizens to financially support candidates against their will?
Would it be okay if citizens were forced to vote for a candidate against their will? Of course not.So why do certain NC legislators think it okay to force citizens to financially support candidates against their will?
 
Twenty-four students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as "BCCC's Best" in a ceremony on the college campus recently. All students were cited for displaying the character trait "hard worker."
Twenty-four students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as "BCCC's Best" in a ceremony on the college campus recently. All students were cited for displaying the character trait "hard worker."
 
What started out as a runaway by SOMEBODY named Craig Collins and a re-anointing of Carolyn Justice as vice-chairman has evolved into a crowded circus atmosphere featuring vile rumors, physical threats, draft campaigns, and celebrity cameos.
What started out as a runaway by SOMEBODY named Craig Collins and a re-anointing of Carolyn Justice as vice-chairman has evolved into a crowded circus atmosphere featuring vile rumors, physical threats, draft campaigns, and celebrity cameos.
 
Opponents of the state's preferential treatment of renewable energy sources said North Carolina ratepayers should be relieved by the passage of House Bill 760 by a 77-32 vote on Wednesday after numerous delays, repeated compromises, and contentious debate.
Opponents of the state's preferential treatment of renewable energy sources said North Carolina ratepayers should be relieved by the passage of House Bill 760 by a 77-32 vote on Wednesday after numerous delays, repeated compromises, and contentious debate.
 
My brother plays Jerry Lee Lewis. May 8, 2015 is my brothers 75 birthday.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina jumped to first place among all states in Site Selection magazine's 2014 'Top Competitive States' Award.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina jumped to first place among all states in Site Selection magazine's 2014 'Top Competitive States' Award.
 
On 5-05-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Jesse Bryant Moore Jr, 56 years of age, of 4233 West Road in Aurora. Moore was charged with 2 counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Moore was...
On 5-05-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Jesse Bryant Moore Jr, 56 years of age, of 4233 West Road in Aurora. Moore was charged with 2 counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Moore was...
 
North Carolina's certificate-of-need restrictions limit access to health care and thwart innovation, while providing no evidence that the restrictions meet their original goal of controlling costs.
North Carolina's certificate-of-need restrictions limit access to health care and thwart innovation, while providing no evidence that the restrictions meet their original goal of controlling costs.
 
A nurse specialist in vascular surgery has been selected by her peers as this year's top nurse at ECU Physicians, the group medical practice of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
A nurse specialist in vascular surgery has been selected by her peers as this year's top nurse at ECU Physicians, the group medical practice of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
 
An advocacy group has raised concerns about a nine-month old law that they say places an undue financial hardship on some charter schools.
An advocacy group has raised concerns about a nine-month old law that they say places an undue financial hardship on some charter schools.
 
On 4-29-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Candy Toler Pike, 45 years of age, of 2214 Slatestone Road in Washington and Karen Woolard Leggett, 50 years of age of 174 Wells Avenue in Washington.
On 4-29-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Candy Toler Pike, 45 years of age, of 2214 Slatestone Road in Washington and Karen Woolard Leggett, 50 years of age of 174 Wells Avenue in Washington.
 
A good and wise minister friend of mine sent me a most insightful article concerning the situation in Baltimore.
A good and wise minister friend of mine sent me a most insightful article concerning the situation in Baltimore.
 
Two months ago, we featured as a Bad Bill of the Week HB 245, which was a bill that would funnel state taxpayer funds to a local children's museum in the bill sponsor's district.
Two months ago, we featured as a Bad Bill of the Week HB 245, which was a bill that would funnel state taxpayer funds to a local children's museum in the bill sponsor's district.
 
That’s a mighty apt take on the current environment on Jones Street, as supplied from one disgusted insider who confided in me.
That’s a mighty apt take on the current environment on Jones Street, as supplied from one disgusted insider who confided in me.
 
The resolution honors 127 law enforcement officials across the nation who were recently killed in the line of duty, including Sergeant Jeffrey Wayne Greene of the Union County, NC, Sherriff's Office, and Police Officer Alexander E. Thalmann of the New Bern, NC, Police Department.
The resolution honors 127 law enforcement officials across the nation who were recently killed in the line of duty, including Sergeant Jeffrey Wayne Greene of the Union County, NC, Sherriff's Office, and Police Officer Alexander E. Thalmann of the New Bern, NC, Police Department.
 
Because of tax reform, less burdensome regulations, and a general spirit of optimism, you have confidence that North Carolina is on the right track and this is the place to invest and start a business. You leap into the world of entrepreneurship. But you fail to file a required form on time and...
Because of tax reform, less burdensome regulations, and a general spirit of optimism, you have confidence that North Carolina is on the right track and this is the place to invest and start a business. You leap into the world of entrepreneurship. But you fail to file a required form on time and...
 
Commencement season is an often-controversial time. Last year was conspicuous for its wave of politically motivated disinvitations, with students trying, sometimes with success, to get their universities to rescind invitations to commencement speakers such as Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Condoleezza Rice.
Commencement season is an often-controversial time. Last year was conspicuous for its wave of politically motivated disinvitations, with students trying, sometimes with success, to get their universities to rescind invitations to commencement speakers such as Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Condoleezza Rice.
 
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Silver Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer in-hospital...
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Silver Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer in-hospital...
 
The news that state revenue collections are coming in at $400 million above projections could signal a cut in the corporate tax rate for next year.
The news that state revenue collections are coming in at $400 million above projections could signal a cut in the corporate tax rate for next year.
 
Just the latest update on our impressive low pressure system. Please see below from the NWS and report any severe weather events promptly to us.
Just the latest update on our impressive low pressure system. Please see below from the NWS and report any severe weather events promptly to us.
 
Mrs. Carolyn Marie Bell Wright, age 70, a resident of 7100 NC Hwy. 99 N., Pantego, died Saturday May 9, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Carolyn Marie Bell Wright, age 70, a resident of 7100 NC Hwy. 99 N., Pantego, died Saturday May 9, 2015 at her home.
 
Mrs. Doris Cuthrell Kerr, age 87, a resident of 178 Washington Harbour, Washington, died Friday May 8, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Doris Cuthrell Kerr, age 87, a resident of 178 Washington Harbour, Washington, died Friday May 8, 2015 at her home.
 
I have attached the 6:00am update from the NWS and waited until after the Hurricane Center issued its 8:00am update to forward this information to you.
I have attached the 6:00am update from the NWS and waited until after the Hurricane Center issued its 8:00am update to forward this information to you.
 
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