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The ENC Tea Party wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and many blessings for a healthy and prosperous New Year.
The ENC Tea Party wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and many blessings for a healthy and prosperous New Year.
 
Luksana "Luk" Haddock, age 63 , a resident of The Pamlico Village Community of Washington, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Vidant Pitt Hospital in Greenville, NC.
Luksana "Luk" Haddock, age 63 , a resident of The Pamlico Village Community of Washington, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Vidant Pitt Hospital in Greenville, NC.
 
As I have previously reported, last May US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I) proposed subjecting people who make politically incorrect statements about climate change to criminal investigation, and in September a group of respected academics went on the record endorsing that outrageous idea...
As I have previously reported, last May US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I) proposed subjecting people who make politically incorrect statements about climate change to criminal investigation, and in September a group of respected academics went on the record endorsing that outrageous idea...
 
Looking back at all that happened in higher education this year is enough to make your head spin. One minute, state politicians are finally making good policies; the next, university officials are caving to irrational demands
Looking back at all that happened in higher education this year is enough to make your head spin. One minute, state politicians are finally making good policies; the next, university officials are caving to irrational demands
 
At today's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) questioned Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on the Obama Administration's inadequate response to the rise of ISIS.
At today's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) questioned Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on the Obama Administration's inadequate response to the rise of ISIS.
 
Heidi Ganahl, owner of the Camp Bow Wow boarding centers and day camps for dogs in several states, says North Carolina's regulations on pet boarding facilities aren't consistent with those elsewhere and often appear to be arbitrary and not aligned with any demonstrated need to protect the safety...
Heidi Ganahl, owner of the Camp Bow Wow boarding centers and day camps for dogs in several states, says North Carolina's regulations on pet boarding facilities aren't consistent with those elsewhere and often appear to be arbitrary and not aligned with any demonstrated need to protect the safety...
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act
 
Summary: Start talking to Seniors about Medicare before you retire. Trial and error experience is easier to absorb than reading information provided by government.
Summary: Start talking to Seniors about Medicare before you retire. Trial and error experience is easier to absorb than reading information provided by government.
 
North Carolina residents could receive a larger personal income tax exemption if the General Assembly's 2016 short session follows the lead of state Sen. Bob Rucho, R-Mecklenburg, who has led the Senate's tax reform efforts since Republicans took control of that body
North Carolina residents could receive a larger personal income tax exemption if the General Assembly's 2016 short session follows the lead of state Sen. Bob Rucho, R-Mecklenburg, who has led the Senate's tax reform efforts since Republicans took control of that body
 
Today, members of the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform (OGR) Committee successfully agreed to send The Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act out of committee and to the House floor for an upcoming vote. The bipartisan legislation, originally...
Today, members of the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform (OGR) Committee successfully agreed to send The Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act out of committee and to the House floor for an upcoming vote. The bipartisan legislation, originally...
 
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Pamlico Albemarle Wildlife Conservationists (PAWC) cut the ribbon on a new handicap-accessible wildlife blind on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Pamlico Albemarle Wildlife Conservationists (PAWC) cut the ribbon on a new handicap-accessible wildlife blind on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
 
East Carolina University researchers are part of a multi-institutional team receiving a large grant to tackle health disparities related to uncontrolled high blood pressure in the rural South
East Carolina University researchers are part of a multi-institutional team receiving a large grant to tackle health disparities related to uncontrolled high blood pressure in the rural South
 
It's fair to say that America has not had a true majority party since about 1968
It's fair to say that America has not had a true majority party since about 1968
 
As the filing period for 2016 elections officially closed, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) will field an impressive slate of candidates across the state to continue the record of economic success and oppose the Obama-Clinton-Cooper agenda.
As the filing period for 2016 elections officially closed, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) will field an impressive slate of candidates across the state to continue the record of economic success and oppose the Obama-Clinton-Cooper agenda.
 
Here is how to tell when you have too much stuff when you are taking a two day trip. It is possible that the same applies to a 3-hour tour.
Here is how to tell when you have too much stuff when you are taking a two day trip. It is possible that the same applies to a 3-hour tour.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are encouraging North Carolinians to take additional steps to ensure their pets are safe this winter.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are encouraging North Carolinians to take additional steps to ensure their pets are safe this winter.
 
In response to Donald Trump's call for a temporary pause on Muslim migratithom-smokingon, the Senate Judiciary Committee declared on Thursday that Muslims living in foreign nations have a global right to immigrate to the United States.
In response to Donald Trump's call for a temporary pause on Muslim migratithom-smokingon, the Senate Judiciary Committee declared on Thursday that Muslims living in foreign nations have a global right to immigrate to the United States.
 
In an October decision, the state’s highest court reinstated a ban on registered sex offenders using certain social media websites, finding that the ban as written does not violate the free speech protections in the First Amendment.
In an October decision, the state’s highest court reinstated a ban on registered sex offenders using certain social media websites, finding that the ban as written does not violate the free speech protections in the First Amendment.
 
A few years back, the song Auld Lang Syne popped into my head, when my husband got word that a friend from his Air Force days had passed away.
A few years back, the song Auld Lang Syne popped into my head, when my husband got word that a friend from his Air Force days had passed away.
 
Governor Pat McCrory's reform of how the state makes purchases has saved taxpayers tens of millions of dollars.
 
Arguably, the Clintons are the most Capitalistic couple who have ever been in the White House, tax free foundations
Arguably, the Clintons are the most Capitalistic couple who have ever been in the White House, tax free foundations
 
Governor Pat McCrory cautioned North Carolinians that winter returns in earnest this weekend and it appears it is going to stick this time
Governor Pat McCrory cautioned North Carolinians that winter returns in earnest this weekend and it appears it is going to stick this time
 
Uptown Greenville is pleased to announce the winner of the 2015 Uptown Storefront Decorating Contest: Crave Uptown Restaurant and Bar.
Uptown Greenville is pleased to announce the winner of the 2015 Uptown Storefront Decorating Contest: Crave Uptown Restaurant and Bar.
 
If you’re thinking North Carolina is getting a bit more crowded, then you’re right. State ranks ninth in population and is adding almost 300 new residents daily.
If you’re thinking North Carolina is getting a bit more crowded, then you’re right. State ranks ninth in population and is adding almost 300 new residents daily.
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and a group of Senate Republicans urged President Barack Obama to pursue additional military options to degrade and destroy ISIS abroad and protect the nation from further attacks against American citizens...
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and a group of Senate Republicans urged President Barack Obama to pursue additional military options to degrade and destroy ISIS abroad and protect the nation from further attacks against American citizens...
 
Linwood O. Cayton, age 84, died January 11, 2016 after a prolonged illness.
Linwood O. Cayton, age 84, died January 11, 2016 after a prolonged illness.
 
Jo Ann Boland Flanagan, 56, of Washington, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Ridgewood Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Jo Ann Boland Flanagan, 56, of Washington, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Ridgewood Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
 
Audrey Steven Henries, "Hank," 84, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Hospice Savannah.
Audrey Steven Henries, "Hank," 84, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Hospice Savannah.
 
Miss Margie Lee Daw, age 93, a resident of Waterford Place, Washington, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at her home.
Miss Margie Lee Daw, age 93, a resident of Waterford Place, Washington, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at her home.
 
Mr. Billy Ray Jefferson, age 69, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Sunday January 24, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Mr. Billy Ray Jefferson, age 69, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Sunday January 24, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
 
Mr. Scott Ellis Tetterton, age 43, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Saturday January 23, 2016 at his home.
Mr. Scott Ellis Tetterton, age 43, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Saturday January 23, 2016 at his home.
 
The U.S. Census Bureau just confirmed what everyone already suspected: North Carolina now has more than 10 million residents. We've been adding an average of 281 people each day. That's one of the fastest growth rates in the United States.
The U.S. Census Bureau just confirmed what everyone already suspected: North Carolina now has more than 10 million residents. We've been adding an average of 281 people each day. That's one of the fastest growth rates in the United States.
 
The North Carolina Republican Party today released the following statement in honor of National School Choice Week...
The North Carolina Republican Party today released the following statement in honor of National School Choice Week...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced that over the past year, inmates at state prisons and juveniles at a youth development center raised over 35,800 pounds of fresh produce and donated it to local food banks and other service organizations...
Governor Pat McCrory announced that over the past year, inmates at state prisons and juveniles at a youth development center raised over 35,800 pounds of fresh produce and donated it to local food banks and other service organizations...
 
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