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Beaufort County Community College operates on a budget funded by the N.C. General Assembly and the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, and setting the budget each year is an intricate process.
Beaufort County Community College operates on a budget funded by the N.C. General Assembly and the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, and setting the budget each year is an intricate process.
 
After months of speculation and handwringing among Democrats, the party is finally fielding candidates to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in 2016. The potential aspirants include state Rep. Duane Hall of Raleigh, former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh, and Chris Rey, mayor of the...
After months of speculation and handwringing among Democrats, the party is finally fielding candidates to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in 2016. The potential aspirants include state Rep. Duane Hall of Raleigh, former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh, and Chris Rey, mayor of the...
 
On August 19th 2015 at approximately 11:00 PM, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a shooting at a residence on Magnolia School Road in Washington.
On August 19th 2015 at approximately 11:00 PM, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a shooting at a residence on Magnolia School Road in Washington.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that he has reached an agreement with Senate and House leaders on the spending amount for a revised state budget. At a morning breakfast meeting with the Governor at the Executive Mansion, House and Senate leadership agreed upon a budget spending amount...
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that he has reached an agreement with Senate and House leaders on the spending amount for a revised state budget. At a morning breakfast meeting with the Governor at the Executive Mansion, House and Senate leadership agreed upon a budget spending amount...
 
The "Balanced Budget Amendment" movement (Article V Convention) is an insidious plot to impose a new national tax!!
 
Cooper Didn't Sign A Letter From 16 Bipartisan State Attorneys General To The EPA Requesting a Suspension Of The New Rules
Cooper Didn't Sign A Letter From 16 Bipartisan State Attorneys General To The EPA Requesting a Suspension Of The New Rules
 
As the nation's sub-par economic recovery continues, tax revenues to state coffers are not rising as rapidly as in past periods of robust economic growth. Some left-leaning groups in North Carolina have attempted to seize upon this as an opportunity to criticize the state's 2013 tax cuts as a...
As the nation's sub-par economic recovery continues, tax revenues to state coffers are not rising as rapidly as in past periods of robust economic growth. Some left-leaning groups in North Carolina have attempted to seize upon this as an opportunity to criticize the state's 2013 tax cuts as a...
 
The core of the criticism of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State is sending emails in violation of National Security.
The core of the criticism of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State is sending emails in violation of National Security.
 
If you want to meet girls, you must go where they are, I tried my best.
If you want to meet girls, you must go where they are, I tried my best.
 
The North Carolina Senate has approved a Taxpayer Protection Act by the required three-fifths vote. The measure approves amending the North Carolina Constitution to place caps on income-tax rates and spending growth while requiring lawmakers to set aside money in a rainy-day fund to guard against...
The North Carolina Senate has approved a Taxpayer Protection Act by the required three-fifths vote. The measure approves amending the North Carolina Constitution to place caps on income-tax rates and spending growth while requiring lawmakers to set aside money in a rainy-day fund to guard against...
 
The military supports 578,000 jobs in North Carolina and more than two thirds of those jobs are in the private sector, demonstrating the impact of the military ripples across the state's economy and not just concentrated near military installations. Those are the key findings of a new report release
The military supports 578,000 jobs in North Carolina and more than two thirds of those jobs are in the private sector, demonstrating the impact of the military ripples across the state's economy and not just concentrated near military installations. Those are the key findings of a new report release
 
The first new residence hall to open in about 10 years at East Carolina University welcomed students pushing hand carts and lugging plastic storage bins on Wednesday morning.
The first new residence hall to open in about 10 years at East Carolina University welcomed students pushing hand carts and lugging plastic storage bins on Wednesday morning.
 
A lengthy article in Forbes details why the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unprecedented "Clean Power Plan" (CPP) is not just a destructive and likely illegal regulatory overreach, but also impossible given what the author calls the "weird" physics of electricity.
A lengthy article in Forbes details why the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unprecedented "Clean Power Plan" (CPP) is not just a destructive and likely illegal regulatory overreach, but also impossible given what the author calls the "weird" physics of electricity.
 
Check your Southern Bias at the door and venture into the other side.
 
Mrs. Carrie M. Kelly, resident of 300 Minuteman Lane (Saint John Housing), Washington, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 at home.
Mrs. Carrie M. Kelly, resident of 300 Minuteman Lane (Saint John Housing), Washington, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 at home.
 
Martha L. May, resident of Rivertrace Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Washington, formerly of Belhaven, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2015.
Martha L. May, resident of Rivertrace Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Washington, formerly of Belhaven, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2015.
 
Ann and I were saddened today to hear the news about the death of Danny Lotz. Danny was a champion in so many ways. First as a member of UNC's 1957 undefeated national basketball championship team and then later in life as his faith led him to be a strong supporter and mentor of the...
Ann and I were saddened today to hear the news about the death of Danny Lotz. Danny was a champion in so many ways. First as a member of UNC's 1957 undefeated national basketball championship team and then later in life as his faith led him to be a strong supporter and mentor of the...
 
A bill regulating "transportation network companies" such as Uber and Lyft at the state level cleared the House Finance Committee Thursday, putting it one step closer to becoming law.
A bill regulating "transportation network companies" such as Uber and Lyft at the state level cleared the House Finance Committee Thursday, putting it one step closer to becoming law.
 
Greenville's favorite fall event is back for its 16th season as the official pep rally to home ECU football games.
Greenville's favorite fall event is back for its 16th season as the official pep rally to home ECU football games.
 
Governor Pat McCrory enhanced the personal safety of North Carolina's first responders by signing legislation that prevents the disclosure of information that could lead to the identification of home addresses. The new law also prohibits the disclosure of government-issued cell phone numbers.
Governor Pat McCrory enhanced the personal safety of North Carolina's first responders by signing legislation that prevents the disclosure of information that could lead to the identification of home addresses. The new law also prohibits the disclosure of government-issued cell phone numbers.
 
Walter Jones's primary foes are working hard to paint him as a liberal and a "Pelosi Republican."
 
The answer is obvious. It's a minimum wage increase that prices competition out of the market while exempting companies with a unionized work force.
The answer is obvious. It's a minimum wage increase that prices competition out of the market while exempting companies with a unionized work force.
 
On 8-18-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Joseph Veith, 32 years of age, of 340 Seafarer Drive in Arapahoe and Dennis Lupton, 30 years of age, of 66 Old Lupton Road in Merritt. They were charged with Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug...
On 8-18-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Joseph Veith, 32 years of age, of 340 Seafarer Drive in Arapahoe and Dennis Lupton, 30 years of age, of 66 Old Lupton Road in Merritt. They were charged with Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug...
 
I have attached a copy of the latest projected track and intensity rating for Danny. At the present time we have nothing to worry about, however, preparedness is the key to readiness.
I have attached a copy of the latest projected track and intensity rating for Danny. At the present time we have nothing to worry about, however, preparedness is the key to readiness.
 
Legislators involved with the certificate-of-need debate are probably overwhelmed with conflicting studies on whether the regulatory program should stay, be reduced, or go altogether.
Legislators involved with the certificate-of-need debate are probably overwhelmed with conflicting studies on whether the regulatory program should stay, be reduced, or go altogether.
 
The Senate on Tuesday rejected a last-minute amendment that would expand Medicaid eligibility, and with 34-10 bipartisan support passed a bill making sweeping changes to the government insurance program for the poor, elderly, and disabled.
The Senate on Tuesday rejected a last-minute amendment that would expand Medicaid eligibility, and with 34-10 bipartisan support passed a bill making sweeping changes to the government insurance program for the poor, elderly, and disabled.
 
State employees rallied today for the annual North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) at a motivational volunteer training session at the State Employees' Credit Union headquarters office.
State employees rallied today for the annual North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) at a motivational volunteer training session at the State Employees' Credit Union headquarters office.
 
Edwin Hayes Sample, age 88, a resident of Lawson Road, Washington, NC passed away on August 20, 2015.
Edwin Hayes Sample, age 88, a resident of Lawson Road, Washington, NC passed away on August 20, 2015.
 
More than 1.5 million students across the state will head back to the classroom next week and our North Carolina officials want to make sure those students arrive safely and ready to learn.
More than 1.5 million students across the state will head back to the classroom next week and our North Carolina officials want to make sure those students arrive safely and ready to learn.
 
Flaws built into the Affordable Care Act are leading to an older, sicker mix of insurance policyholders in North Carolina.
Flaws built into the Affordable Care Act are leading to an older, sicker mix of insurance policyholders in North Carolina.
 
On March 17, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a sex offense against a minor child that occurred at a residence in Bath and Washington, NC. The Sheriff's Office began an investigation and collected evidence.
On March 17, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a sex offense against a minor child that occurred at a residence in Bath and Washington, NC. The Sheriff's Office began an investigation and collected evidence.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
North Carolinians are forced to pay twice to prop up the state's renewable energy lobby: once in the form of higher taxes and again for higher electric bills to support a Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (REPS).
North Carolinians are forced to pay twice to prop up the state's renewable energy lobby: once in the form of higher taxes and again for higher electric bills to support a Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (REPS).
 
Barber is a nursing student, and Simpson is working toward an Associate in Applied Science degree.
Barber is a nursing student, and Simpson is working toward an Associate in Applied Science degree.
 
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