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Janice Edith Ann Keel Ormond, age 77, a resident of Greenville, NC, died Tuesday August 2, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center
Janice Edith Ann Keel Ormond, age 77, a resident of Greenville, NC, died Tuesday August 2, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center
 
Mrs. Louise Bonner Howerin Sawyer, age 84, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday August 2, 2016 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
Mrs. Louise Bonner Howerin Sawyer, age 84, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday August 2, 2016 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
 
Governor McCrory's chief of staff Thomas Stith issued this statement following news reports about leaked testimony by Health and Human Services employee, Ken Rudo
Governor McCrory's chief of staff Thomas Stith issued this statement following news reports about leaked testimony by Health and Human Services employee, Ken Rudo
 
After two week of nonstop convention coverage, I thought a brief bit of informative levity would be in order.
After two week of nonstop convention coverage, I thought a brief bit of informative levity would be in order.
 
Teacher education will be a hot-button issue in North Carolina's gubernatorial race this year. Democrats accuse Republicans of disrespecting the teaching profession and thus discouraging college-bound students from pursuing education as a course of study
Teacher education will be a hot-button issue in North Carolina's gubernatorial race this year. Democrats accuse Republicans of disrespecting the teaching profession and thus discouraging college-bound students from pursuing education as a course of study
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson toured the 10th Street Connector project in Greenville today to survey progress of construction currently underway
Governor Pat McCrory and Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson toured the 10th Street Connector project in Greenville today to survey progress of construction currently underway
 
By collecting $21.3 billion in General Fund revenues during the 2015-16 fiscal year, the corporate income tax rate will drop to 3 percent in January
By collecting $21.3 billion in General Fund revenues during the 2015-16 fiscal year, the corporate income tax rate will drop to 3 percent in January
 
When you're a royal dog, you have quite a few people looking after you-not just the royal Mum and royal Dad.
When you're a royal dog, you have quite a few people looking after you-not just the royal Mum and royal Dad.
 
Governor Pat McCrory is supporting efforts for North Carolina to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG)
Governor Pat McCrory is supporting efforts for North Carolina to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG)
 
I've written before about two N.C. redistricting cases - Harris v. McCrory and Covington v. North Carolina - both from the U.S. District Court for North Carolina's Middle District
I've written before about two N.C. redistricting cases - Harris v. McCrory and Covington v. North Carolina - both from the U.S. District Court for North Carolina's Middle District
 
After Attorney General Roy Cooper admitted he does not intend to uphold his sworn and legal obligation to defend North Carolina's common sense voter ID law in court, Governor McCrory called on Roy Cooper to forgo his salary and reimburse taxpayers for the cost of hiring outside counsel to do his job
After Attorney General Roy Cooper admitted he does not intend to uphold his sworn and legal obligation to defend North Carolina's common sense voter ID law in court, Governor McCrory called on Roy Cooper to forgo his salary and reimburse taxpayers for the cost of hiring outside counsel to do his job
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina ended the fiscal year with strong revenue growth, meaning business tax rates will be lower in 2017.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina ended the fiscal year with strong revenue growth, meaning business tax rates will be lower in 2017.
 
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), David Vitter (R-LA) and Steve Daines (R-MT), and Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) announced they concluded an extensive, weeklong visit to Israel
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), David Vitter (R-LA) and Steve Daines (R-MT), and Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) announced they concluded an extensive, weeklong visit to Israel
 
Voter ID has been in the news many times lately. Some people are for, and some people are against voter ID.
Voter ID has been in the news many times lately. Some people are for, and some people are against voter ID.
 
On August 2nd from 5-8 p.m., Uptown Greenville and Greenville Police Department are coming together at Five Points Plaza for our 3rd annual National Night Out Street Food Festival
On August 2nd from 5-8 p.m., Uptown Greenville and Greenville Police Department are coming together at Five Points Plaza for our 3rd annual National Night Out Street Food Festival
 
The Pat McCrory Committee today launched its second TV ad of the campaign. "Legacy" contrasts Roy Cooper's legacy as a 30-year politician inside state government with Governor McCrory's record of results
The Pat McCrory Committee today launched its second TV ad of the campaign. "Legacy" contrasts Roy Cooper's legacy as a 30-year politician inside state government with Governor McCrory's record of results
 
At the April 4, 2016 regular meeting of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, a committee was established to review and discuss the provision of EMS services in the City of Washington
At the April 4, 2016 regular meeting of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, a committee was established to review and discuss the provision of EMS services in the City of Washington
 
My new job is to search out and boldly go where no techno nerd has gone before.
My new job is to search out and boldly go where no techno nerd has gone before.
 
Josh Meier recently stopped in at Beaufort County Community College to check in with former teachers and to pick up his new Associate in Science degree
Josh Meier recently stopped in at Beaufort County Community College to check in with former teachers and to pick up his new Associate in Science degree
 
On July 16, 2016 the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Sex Offense which occurred at a residence on NC Hwy 99 South, Belhaven, NC
On July 16, 2016 the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Sex Offense which occurred at a residence on NC Hwy 99 South, Belhaven, NC
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned major chunks of North Carolina's broad election reform law passed in 2013, claiming that U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Schroeder committed factual errors when he threw out challenges to the law
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned major chunks of North Carolina's broad election reform law passed in 2013, claiming that U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Schroeder committed factual errors when he threw out challenges to the law
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that U-Play Corporation will establish a manufacturing plant in Wayne County, where it will create 88 new jobs during the next four years
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that U-Play Corporation will establish a manufacturing plant in Wayne County, where it will create 88 new jobs during the next four years
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement in response to Roy Cooper's latest actions, which have proven his ultimate lack of responsibility as a prosecutor as well as his over zealous behavior with taxpayer money
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement in response to Roy Cooper's latest actions, which have proven his ultimate lack of responsibility as a prosecutor as well as his over zealous behavior with taxpayer money
 
Following the outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), joint with other senators, on a bipartisan letter addressed to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
Following the outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), joint with other senators, on a bipartisan letter addressed to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
 
A letter dated July 22, sent by nine Democratic U.S. senators to John Locke Foundation President and CEO Kory Swanson and the heads of 21 other free-market public-policy organizations, restated accusations that the groups are part of a “web of denial” about the role of human activity in climate chan
A letter dated July 22, sent by nine Democratic U.S. senators to John Locke Foundation President and CEO Kory Swanson and the heads of 21 other free-market public-policy organizations, restated accusations that the groups are part of a “web of denial” about the role of human activity in climate chan
 
Over the past two years, North Carolina has improved 18-spots in Wallet Hub's rankings of the quality of education in all 50 states, breaking through to the top-20 best schools in the country
Over the past two years, North Carolina has improved 18-spots in Wallet Hub's rankings of the quality of education in all 50 states, breaking through to the top-20 best schools in the country
 
Mark Watson, executive director of human resources for Union County, will openly admit he is the ultimate skeptic
Mark Watson, executive director of human resources for Union County, will openly admit he is the ultimate skeptic
 
Mr. Theodore Alligood, age 94, a resident of Slatestone Road, Washington, died Monday, August 1, 2016 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill.
Mr. Theodore Alligood, age 94, a resident of Slatestone Road, Washington, died Monday, August 1, 2016 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill.
 
Mr. Hallet Ward Webster, age 76, a resident of Pinetown, died Sunday July 31, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
Mr. Hallet Ward Webster, age 76, a resident of Pinetown, died Sunday July 31, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
 
Mr. Robert William Brennan, age 67, a resident of 6000 River Rd., Washington, NC died Saturday July 30, 2016 at his home
Mr. Robert William Brennan, age 67, a resident of 6000 River Rd., Washington, NC died Saturday July 30, 2016 at his home
 
American Anthropological Association (AAA) passed a resolution calling for the association to boycott Israeli academic institutions as punishment for the Israeli state’s Palestinian policy.
American Anthropological Association (AAA) passed a resolution calling for the association to boycott Israeli academic institutions as punishment for the Israeli state’s Palestinian policy.
 
On July 22, the day after the National Basketball Association announced it would remove Charlotte as the host for its 2017 All-Star Game, the NCAA revealed a plan requiring all future host sites for NCAA-sponsored intercollegiate athletics to verify whether they are subject to “bathroom laws”
On July 22, the day after the National Basketball Association announced it would remove Charlotte as the host for its 2017 All-Star Game, the NCAA revealed a plan requiring all future host sites for NCAA-sponsored intercollegiate athletics to verify whether they are subject to “bathroom laws”
 
Governor Pat McCrory's Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs presented a check for $330,000 to the Montford Point Marine Association to fund the completion of a memorial to the nation's first black Marines who served at Montford Point at Camp Lejeune
Governor Pat McCrory's Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs presented a check for $330,000 to the Montford Point Marine Association to fund the completion of a memorial to the nation's first black Marines who served at Montford Point at Camp Lejeune
 
Mr. Hallet W. Webster, Jr., age 76, a resident of Pinetown, died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice.
Mr. Hallet W. Webster, Jr., age 76, a resident of Pinetown, died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice.
 
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