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For the third year running, a Beaufort County Community College alumnus has been recognized by Vidant Beaufort Hospital for nursing excellence throughout the year.
Published: Friday, July 3rd, 2015 @ 2:31 pm
By: Barbara Tansey
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A Senate bill that would relieve a southeastern North Carolina planning organization from financial consequences resulting from the use of the controversial Map Act passed the House on Wednesday and will return to the Senate.
Published: Friday, July 3rd, 2015 @ 2:25 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Chancellor Steve Ballard announced today he will step down as East Carolina University's top leader next year, serving in his current role until July 1, 2016. Ballard has served as chancellor since 2004.
Published: Friday, July 3rd, 2015 @ 12:15 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Mrs. Essie Rebecca Alligood Whitley, age 106, a resident of Washington, died Thursday July 2, 2015 at Rivertrace Nursing Home.
Published: Friday, July 3rd, 2015 @ 11:06 am
By: Announcements
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Warm weather picnics and cookouts can produce opportunities for food-borne illness if safe food-handling practices are not closely observed, state health officials caution.
Published: Friday, July 3rd, 2015 @ 7:56 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that Metal Works Mfg. Co. will be expanding in Cleveland County.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 11:44 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The state of North Carolina has begun its 2015-16 fiscal year with a continuing resolution instead of a budget. While it would certainly have been better if lawmakers and Gov. Pat McCrory had inked a formal budget by now, the situation could be much worse.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 5:48 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) toured the Asheville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) where he met with both executive leadership and patients.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 5:41 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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On this Fourth of July Week, North Carolina is unveiling a new state license plate that recognizes the state's historic role in the creation of the United States. Beginning today, North Carolina motorists can choose a new "First in Freedom" standard state license plate for the first time since 1982.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 5:19 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Beaufort County Community College's administrators and Board of Trustees put the needs of the community first and foremost when deciding what programs and classes the college will offer.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 5:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Never before in the last two decades, has this 5 term county commissioner, of some estimable intellect on these pertinent matters of the People's business, witnessed commissioners, and their appointed staff take a more flippant, patriarchal attitude toward the welfare of all of our county's citizens
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 4:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A 7-foot ceramic fish wowed more than 100 people who watched its fiery debut June 26 on the edge of East Carolina University's campus.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 4:19 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Bernard W. (B. W.) Collier II took the oath of office as Director of the State Bureau of Investigation at the State Capitol in a ceremony attended by his family, Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank Perry. The oath of office was administered by Wake County District...
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 3:07 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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When we came to Rocky Mount in 1986 we were building a house. No sooner than we got in a bolt of lightning hit it and, fortunately, it was grounded well enough it did not catch fire!
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 12:54 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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We will celebrate American independence again on July 4. It's a fitting date. It marks the 239th anniversary of the document that declared the original 13 American colonies free from the yoke of British control.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 11:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mrs. Velma "Boots" Edwards Parvin, age 85, a resident of Hillcrest Dr., Washington, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 11:41 am
By: Announcements
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Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Lidl, one of the fastest growing retailers in Europe, will open a new regional headquarters and distribution center in Alamance County. The project will create...
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 10:45 am
By: McCrory Communications
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If you think that the turmoil in Greece is far removed from our situation, I suggest you review history.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 10:43 am
By: Bobby Tony
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If you're like me, you're probably a bit disheartened by our Lt. Governor. Dan Forest talked a good game on the 2012 campaign trail.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 10:04 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Internet giant Google collected $262 million in incentives when it located a data center in North Carolina, and now is urging the General Assembly to continue offering hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies to renewable energy investors.
Published: Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 @ 3:44 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Joan Carolyn Bennett Walker, age 75, a resident of 3779 Mary's Chapel Church Road, Aurora, died Tuesday June 30, 2015 at her home
Published: Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 @ 3:07 pm
By: Announcements
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Hundreds of local leaders from across the state assembled in Raleigh on Tuesday to indicate support for Governor Pat McCrory's proposed Connect NC bond initiative. Local municipalities have expressed widespread approval for bond investments by passing official resolutions in support of placing the p
Published: Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 @ 6:32 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Currently, state law mandates that school board elections be non-partisan contests, but there are exceptions to the rule. According to a guide (PDF) published by the N.C. State Board of Elections, 17 of the state's 115 school boards elect and/or appoint members by political party. They include...
Published: Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 @ 12:50 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina receives $7.8 million grant to aid people with substance use disorders
Published: Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 @ 12:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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