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Mr. Harry Lee Mann, Jr., age 60, a resident of 3683 Terrapin Track Road, Washington, NC died Friday January 22, 2016 at his home.
Mr. Harry Lee Mann, Jr., age 60, a resident of 3683 Terrapin Track Road, Washington, NC died Friday January 22, 2016 at his home.
 
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and John McCain (R-AZ) have wagered the delivery of a humbling Senate floor speech on the outcome of tomorrow's NFC Championship Game between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals.
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and John McCain (R-AZ) have wagered the delivery of a humbling Senate floor speech on the outcome of tomorrow's NFC Championship Game between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals.
 
Recent statements by Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) officials about changing several low-performing traditional schools to year-round schools, and also changing how students are assigned to popular magnet school programs, have raised the anxiety levels of many parents and students.
Recent statements by Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) officials about changing several low-performing traditional schools to year-round schools, and also changing how students are assigned to popular magnet school programs, have raised the anxiety levels of many parents and students.
 
Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Friday morning on the response to the latest winter storm impacts.
Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Friday morning on the response to the latest winter storm impacts.
 
Advocates say in many cases certification protects consumers, expands opportunities... Members of a legislative subcommittee on Thursday heard recommendations to eliminate the requirement for occupational licenses in many jobs, and instead move to a certification process.
Advocates say in many cases certification protects consumers, expands opportunities... Members of a legislative subcommittee on Thursday heard recommendations to eliminate the requirement for occupational licenses in many jobs, and instead move to a certification process.
 
Today, the United States Supreme Court announced it would hear a challenge by North Carolina and other states to the President's overreaching executive order granting legal status to millions of illegal immigrants.
Today, the United States Supreme Court announced it would hear a challenge by North Carolina and other states to the President's overreaching executive order granting legal status to millions of illegal immigrants.
 
Candidate for mayor, Adam O"Neal, suddenly realized something unusual was going to happen in the Belhaven polling place on election day.
Candidate for mayor, Adam O"Neal, suddenly realized something unusual was going to happen in the Belhaven polling place on election day.
 
North Carolina has, over time, developed a reputation as a battleground state. Tar Heels may be surprised to learn, however, that North Carolinians, with opposing opinions, once unfortunately settled their political debate on an actual battleground -- the 1771 Battle of Alamance.
North Carolina has, over time, developed a reputation as a battleground state. Tar Heels may be surprised to learn, however, that North Carolinians, with opposing opinions, once unfortunately settled their political debate on an actual battleground -- the 1771 Battle of Alamance.
 
Centuries from now or maybe just a few years from now, some forensic archaeologist will be digging through our history and conclude we did not know how to read and write.
Centuries from now or maybe just a few years from now, some forensic archaeologist will be digging through our history and conclude we did not know how to read and write.
 
Over the last few weeks, there has been a firestorm of controversy about guns in the USA. Now let’s just forget about the Second Amendment for now.
Over the last few weeks, there has been a firestorm of controversy about guns in the USA. Now let’s just forget about the Second Amendment for now.
 
Novice quilters in a new class at Beaufort County Community College will have new fabrics and sewing supplies thanks to a recent donation by the Pamlico River Quilters’ Guild.
Novice quilters in a new class at Beaufort County Community College will have new fabrics and sewing supplies thanks to a recent donation by the Pamlico River Quilters’ Guild.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the announcement that State Bureau of Investigation Director B. W. Collier is retiring in April after more than 30 years in service to the State of North Carolina
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the announcement that State Bureau of Investigation Director B. W. Collier is retiring in April after more than 30 years in service to the State of North Carolina
 
Wanna know how the Mexican Border Fence could be built in a heartbeat?
Wanna know how the Mexican Border Fence could be built in a heartbeat?
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked a vote to override President Obama's veto of legislation disapproving of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked a vote to override President Obama's veto of legislation disapproving of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allocate additional funding to dredge Morehead City Harbor
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allocate additional funding to dredge Morehead City Harbor
 
Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather and monitor local forecasts as the state's first significant winter storm moves in later today
Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather and monitor local forecasts as the state's first significant winter storm moves in later today
 
Regardless of whether you think the National Endowment for the Arts is a wonderful organization deserving taxpayer support or an example of the federal government exceeded its proper bounds, I'm willing to bet you believe the NEA plays a bigger role in funding the arts than it actually does.
Regardless of whether you think the National Endowment for the Arts is a wonderful organization deserving taxpayer support or an example of the federal government exceeded its proper bounds, I'm willing to bet you believe the NEA plays a bigger role in funding the arts than it actually does.
 
Ahead of a winter storm that will enter North Carolina Wednesday, Governor Pat McCrory has ordered state agencies to begin preparations for possible treacherous travel conditions.
Ahead of a winter storm that will enter North Carolina Wednesday, Governor Pat McCrory has ordered state agencies to begin preparations for possible treacherous travel conditions.
 
Mrs. Jean S. Cooper, 95, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Cypress Glen.
Mrs. Jean S. Cooper, 95, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Cypress Glen.
 
Mrs. Annie Credle, 80, resident of 807 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, died Thurs., Jan. 21, 2016.
Mrs. Annie Credle, 80, resident of 807 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, died Thurs., Jan. 21, 2016.
 
Mrs. Roberta H. Edwards, of 491 Keysville Road, Washington, died January 18, 2016 at home.
Mrs. Roberta H. Edwards, of 491 Keysville Road, Washington, died January 18, 2016 at home.
 
Mrs. Lillian Slade of Washington died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at River Trace Nursing and Rehab Center, Washington.
Mrs. Lillian Slade of Washington died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at River Trace Nursing and Rehab Center, Washington.
 
Mrs. Marian Taylor Jackson Alligood, age 86, a former resident of Washington, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016.
Mrs. Marian Taylor Jackson Alligood, age 86, a former resident of Washington, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016.
 
Mrs. Claudette Jane Miller Hedrick, age 72, a former resident of North Eden Drive, Washington, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.
Mrs. Claudette Jane Miller Hedrick, age 72, a former resident of North Eden Drive, Washington, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.
 
Railroad did not use eminent domain or receive major state subsidies at PA, OH sites... At an emergency closed-session meeting Wednesday night, less than a week after Gov. Pat McCrory announced a $272 million CSX rail terminal project near Selma, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners issued...
Railroad did not use eminent domain or receive major state subsidies at PA, OH sites... At an emergency closed-session meeting Wednesday night, less than a week after Gov. Pat McCrory announced a $272 million CSX rail terminal project near Selma, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners issued...
 
If you believe the GOPe campaign rhetoric, they've got our state headed in a "conservative direction." *Wow. That sounds great. We must be cutting taxes and the size of government all over the doggone place. Right? (Um, right?)*
If you believe the GOPe campaign rhetoric, they've got our state headed in a "conservative direction." *Wow. That sounds great. We must be cutting taxes and the size of government all over the doggone place. Right? (Um, right?)*
 
Governor Pat McCrory said he is pleased work has begun to place a monument honoring African Americans at the State Capitol.
Governor Pat McCrory said he is pleased work has begun to place a monument honoring African Americans at the State Capitol.
 
As the Jan. 31 deadline to obtain a health insurance policy for 2016 on the federal health exchange looms, enrollment has grown slightly, but individuals signing up for Obamacare in 2016 should expect to pay premiums that are between 20 percent and 30 percent higher
As the Jan. 31 deadline to obtain a health insurance policy for 2016 on the federal health exchange looms, enrollment has grown slightly, but individuals signing up for Obamacare in 2016 should expect to pay premiums that are between 20 percent and 30 percent higher
 
It will be North Carolina peanuts, BBQ sauce and Cheerwine on the line against Washington wine, popcorn and a selection of beer in a friendly wager between Governor Pat McCrory and Washington Governor Jay Inslee over this Sunday's NFL Playoff game between the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks
It will be North Carolina peanuts, BBQ sauce and Cheerwine on the line against Washington wine, popcorn and a selection of beer in a friendly wager between Governor Pat McCrory and Washington Governor Jay Inslee over this Sunday's NFL Playoff game between the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks
 
Mrs. Flonnie Warren, formerly of Washington, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, N.C.
Mrs. Flonnie Warren, formerly of Washington, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, N.C.
 
Mrs. Lisa Gail Brinson Peacock, age 49, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, January 16, 2016.
Mrs. Lisa Gail Brinson Peacock, age 49, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, January 16, 2016.
 
Mrs. Claudette Miller Hedrick, age 72, formerly of Eden Drive, Washington, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.
Mrs. Claudette Miller Hedrick, age 72, formerly of Eden Drive, Washington, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.
 
Governor McCrory announced today the lineup of programs that honor the 2016 Black History Month theme, "Hallowed Ground: African-American Memories."
Governor McCrory announced today the lineup of programs that honor the 2016 Black History Month theme, "Hallowed Ground: African-American Memories."
 
Supreme Court in February to hear appeal of law blocking development in highway corridors... When Gene Kirby bought nearly 42 acres of land along High Point Road in the early 1980s, he envisioned eventually going into business with his son and building apartments on the property.
Supreme Court in February to hear appeal of law blocking development in highway corridors... When Gene Kirby bought nearly 42 acres of land along High Point Road in the early 1980s, he envisioned eventually going into business with his son and building apartments on the property.
 
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