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When North Carolina "popped the cork" on the alcohol limit in beers sold in our state we saw an immediate increase in diversity and choices, with an explosion of some 140 breweries.
When North Carolina "popped the cork" on the alcohol limit in beers sold in our state we saw an immediate increase in diversity and choices, with an explosion of some 140 breweries.
 
It seems like just yesterday that eye doctor from Matthews and that portly fellow from Moore County were roaming the House chamber wreaking havoc, shaking down lobbyists and scaring children.
It seems like just yesterday that eye doctor from Matthews and that portly fellow from Moore County were roaming the House chamber wreaking havoc, shaking down lobbyists and scaring children.
 
I love working for Norwich University, but I wish my job did not exist.
I love working for Norwich University, but I wish my job did not exist.
 
Join the Beaufort County Community College Foundation, Saturday, June 6, for a trip to Durham to see the stage production of the 2012 Tony Award Winning musical, Newsies.
Join the Beaufort County Community College Foundation, Saturday, June 6, for a trip to Durham to see the stage production of the 2012 Tony Award Winning musical, Newsies.
 
An innovative East Carolina University program is planting ideas - and vegetables - with some Pitt County Schools students.
An innovative East Carolina University program is planting ideas - and vegetables - with some Pitt County Schools students.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to enjoy the awakening of nature during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to enjoy the awakening of nature during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence.
 
Sylvia Harrington Cook, age 64, a resident of Deer Track Drive in Washington, NC passed away on May 3, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Sylvia Harrington Cook, age 64, a resident of Deer Track Drive in Washington, NC passed away on May 3, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
 
North Carolina students no longer would be required to take final exams under a bill passed by the House 116-2 on Tuesday, with supporters of House Bill 248 saying the tests vary from district-to-district, making it impossible to compare results across district lines.
North Carolina students no longer would be required to take final exams under a bill passed by the House 116-2 on Tuesday, with supporters of House Bill 248 saying the tests vary from district-to-district, making it impossible to compare results across district lines.
 
Many of our old mills have become homes, cafes, or fallen to the ravages of the water that powered them.
Many of our old mills have become homes, cafes, or fallen to the ravages of the water that powered them.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Politicians get used to being criticized in attack mailers. But it's hard to dismiss being attacked for something you've never officially taken a position on in the first place.
Politicians get used to being criticized in attack mailers. But it's hard to dismiss being attacked for something you've never officially taken a position on in the first place.
 
Charter schools increase segregation - that's the flawed conclusion of a recent National Bureau of Economic Research report by three Duke University Professors: Helen Ladd, Charles Clotfelter and John Holbein.
Charter schools increase segregation - that's the flawed conclusion of a recent National Bureau of Economic Research report by three Duke University Professors: Helen Ladd, Charles Clotfelter and John Holbein.
 
A personal finance class at East Carolina University has inspired students to save a combined $100,000 each semester for the past five years.
A personal finance class at East Carolina University has inspired students to save a combined $100,000 each semester for the past five years.
 
Beaufort County Commissioners will meet at the Washington High School auditorium for their May 4, regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting begins at 5:00 PM.
Beaufort County Commissioners will meet at the Washington High School auditorium for their May 4, regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting begins at 5:00 PM.
 
Karen Kay Brown, 67, of Plymouth, formerly of Belhaven, died Wednesday, April 28, 2015. Arrangements are by Jimmy D. Sawyer Funeral Director Licensee.
Karen Kay Brown, 67, of Plymouth, formerly of Belhaven, died Wednesday, April 28, 2015. Arrangements are by Jimmy D. Sawyer Funeral Director Licensee.
 
Stacey A. Dickerson, 60, of Jamesville, died on Friday, May 1, 2015. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Cedar Branch B
Stacey A. Dickerson, 60, of Jamesville, died on Friday, May 1, 2015. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Cedar Branch B
 
Margie P. "Marge" Willis, age 80, a resident of Chocowinity, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Willis was born in Beaufort County on May 21, 1934, to the late Edward and Donnie Harris Pryor. She attended Beaufort County Schools in Chocowinity and LSU in Baton Rouge...
Margie P. "Marge" Willis, age 80, a resident of Chocowinity, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Willis was born in Beaufort County on May 21, 1934, to the late Edward and Donnie Harris Pryor. She attended Beaufort County Schools in Chocowinity and LSU in Baton Rouge...
 
Mr. Edwin W. "Booger" Harris, age 66, a resident of 1827 Boyd Loop Road, Pinetown, NC died Sunday May 3, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Edwin W. "Booger" Harris, age 66, a resident of 1827 Boyd Loop Road, Pinetown, NC died Sunday May 3, 2015 at his home.
 
Mr. Rufus David Burbage, Sr., age 78, a resident of Pinetown, NC died Saturday May 2, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Rufus David Burbage, Sr., age 78, a resident of Pinetown, NC died Saturday May 2, 2015 at his home.
 
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Parvin Balzer, age 88, a resident of Washingtion, N.C. died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Parvin Balzer, age 88, a resident of Washingtion, N.C. died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Mr. Franklin "Kirby" Haddock, 70, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at his home. The funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.
Mr. Franklin "Kirby" Haddock, 70, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at his home. The funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.
 
A memorial service for Mr. Gilbert Leland Radcliffe will be held at 2 p.m. today at Belhaven Missionary Baptist Church. A celebration of Mr. Radcliffe's life will follow in the church fellowship hall. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting...
A memorial service for Mr. Gilbert Leland Radcliffe will be held at 2 p.m. today at Belhaven Missionary Baptist Church. A celebration of Mr. Radcliffe's life will follow in the church fellowship hall. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting...
 
The higher education establishment attacks traditional American values in many ways. The head of the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy outlined 10 of them during a presentation Friday for the John Locke Foundation's Shaftesbury Society.
The higher education establishment attacks traditional American values in many ways. The head of the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy outlined 10 of them during a presentation Friday for the John Locke Foundation's Shaftesbury Society.
 
Life in a 55 and up community
 
On April 26, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of an assault that occurred at a residence located on Donna Ave, Vanceboro, NC. Deputies responded and made contact with a victim who had been stabbed. The victim was transported to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville where...
On April 26, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of an assault that occurred at a residence located on Donna Ave, Vanceboro, NC. Deputies responded and made contact with a victim who had been stabbed. The victim was transported to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville where...
 
A funny thing has happened on the way to North Carolina's great budget crisis of 2015. Well, strictly speaking, what happened is funny if you are on the Right side of the political spectrum. If you are a liberal activist or Democratic politician, the emotions you may be feeling right now are...
A funny thing has happened on the way to North Carolina's great budget crisis of 2015. Well, strictly speaking, what happened is funny if you are on the Right side of the political spectrum. If you are a liberal activist or Democratic politician, the emotions you may be feeling right now are...
 
On Feb. 27, the UNC Board of Governors voted to close the Center on Poverty, Work, and Opportunity at its Chapel Hill campus. Many on the left and faculty within the UNC system argued the board's decision was political and an attack on academic freedom.
On Feb. 27, the UNC Board of Governors voted to close the Center on Poverty, Work, and Opportunity at its Chapel Hill campus. Many on the left and faculty within the UNC system argued the board's decision was political and an attack on academic freedom.
 
I had no real clue what they were citing. It was early in the legislative works and got neither other publicity nor any explanation to me as an average citizen.
I had no real clue what they were citing. It was early in the legislative works and got neither other publicity nor any explanation to me as an average citizen.
 
The end of the semester and graduation are fast approaching at BCCC. Several events have already been held and are being planned in the next few weeks to salute our graduates and mark the end of the year.
The end of the semester and graduation are fast approaching at BCCC. Several events have already been held and are being planned in the next few weeks to salute our graduates and mark the end of the year.
 
In a free society, employers and employees voluntarily agree to the terms of their relationship. Unfortunately, government has for generations forcibly inserted itself into that relationship with various mandates and restrictions. Minimum wage laws, workplace requirements, and mandatory government u
In a free society, employers and employees voluntarily agree to the terms of their relationship. Unfortunately, government has for generations forcibly inserted itself into that relationship with various mandates and restrictions. Minimum wage laws, workplace requirements, and mandatory government u
 
On April 25, 2014 at approximately 1215 hours, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Fraud at the Moody Mart convenience store on River Road in Washington.
On April 25, 2014 at approximately 1215 hours, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Fraud at the Moody Mart convenience store on River Road in Washington.
 
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against legislation that would, among other things, borrow millions of dollars from Russia and China in order to build a missile defense system in Poland to protect Europe from the Russians.
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against legislation that would, among other things, borrow millions of dollars from Russia and China in order to build a missile defense system in Poland to protect Europe from the Russians.
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for May, June 2015
 
Interest rates are low. There are very real needs for public capital spending across North Carolina, resulting from years of inadequate facility maintenance and an ever-increasing population.
Interest rates are low. There are very real needs for public capital spending across North Carolina, resulting from years of inadequate facility maintenance and an ever-increasing population.
 
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