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The search committee tasked with finding the next leader of East Carolina University has selected a national firm to help with that responsibility.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 4:10 am
By: ECU News Services
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On October 29, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested Taylor Clark, 20 years of age, of room 15 Fountain Lodge in Chocowinity, Bethany Linton, 24 years of age, of 749 Magnolia School Road in Washington, Kristen Hardee, 23 years of age, of 1406 Evergreen Drive in...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 4:03 am
By: Chris Downey
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On October 5, 2015 at approximately 5:25 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Fraud from an individual on Pirate Cove Road in Washington. The Sheriff's Office began an investigation and collected evidence.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:51 am
By: Chris Downey
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DC-Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is calling for Congress to block funds for the Obama administration's massive Middle Eastern refugee resettlement program when Congress appropriates money for the Boehner-Obama debt deal before the end of the year...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:49 am
By: Chris Downey
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The recent movie "Best of Enemies" revisits 1968, one of the most dramatic years in modern American history
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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On Sunday morning around 7:15 Washington Police and EMS responded to the 100 block of Manuel Drive in reference to a domestic situation resulting in one person being stabbed.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Over the past five years, North Carolina has become a more attractive place to work, live, invest, and do business.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:41 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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In recollecting 2015, I remember legendary CBS Newsman Walter Cronkite, who closed each evening's newscast by saying,
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:38 am
By: Tom Campbell
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On 12-02-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested five more people in connection with the Meth Lab that was found at 54 Warf Road in Washington on 11-24-2015.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:30 am
By: Chris Downey
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Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 that five key projects in Senate District 1 will be completed sooner as a result of major transportation funding reforms passed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2015.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Civitas Institute applauds Sen. Bob Rucho's tireless advocacy on behalf of North Carolina taxpayers. Rucho, who announced Thursday that the current term will be his last, spearheaded the fight for the most significant tax reform and relief in the state's history, passed in 2013...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:21 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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After years of stalemate, 2015 was the year that Governor Pat McCrory and the state of North Carolina finalized the sale of the Dorothea Dix property to the City of Raleigh.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:17 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I think that every major in college should require a separate test to gain admission to that field of study.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:14 am
By: Bobby Tony
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The 2016 centennial of North Carolina's state parks system will launch at Goose Creek State Park with a First Day Hike on Jan. 1, an opportunity to begin the New Year with exercise, family adventure and a reconnection with nature, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:09 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The UNC Board of Governors' Oct. 30 closed-session vote to increase pay for 12 chancellors - which passed by a narrow 16-13 margin - will face the scrutiny of the General Assembly's Joint Legislative Commission on Government Operations Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Legislative Office...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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On 12-11-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit served arrest warrants on Vergia Jones, 64 years of age, of 315 Nelson Farm Road in Chocowinity.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Expressing disappointment in President Obama's threat to veto his bill requiring a more thorough screening process of refugees from Syria and Iraq, U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8th District, said Thursday he hopes the measure gets the same veto-proof support in the Senate it received in the House.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 2:52 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Two prominent state lawmakers pushing to make North Carolina's energy policy more friendly to consumers say they will press vigorously for freezing or reducing state mandates to use more renewable energy when the General Assembly returns for the 2016 short session.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 10:40 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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I realize that this is Foolishness of the first order but let your mind wander with me a moment.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 10:32 pm
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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Late Monday, a spokeswoman for Attorney General Roy Cooper, a Democrat, announced that Cooper would not file a friend-of-the-court brief in a lawsuit filed by a transgender student in Virginia, challenging the school district's refusal to let the student use public bathrooms assigned to students....
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 10:15 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Someone asked me what I thought about the Presidential candidates still in the race and who I support.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 9:56 pm
By: Rod Eccles
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On July 24, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Larceny at residence on Camp Leech Road in Washington. The victim reported the suspect took a book of checks. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office began an investigation, conducted interviews, and collected evidence.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 9:54 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are taxpayer-funded accounts established to provide an education for qualified students. While the state oversees the deposit of state funds, parents have discretion over how the funds are spent...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 9:46 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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I enjoy Southern Comfort conversations with Stella and we respect each other's perspectives on the meaning of life.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 9:31 pm
By: Ted McDonald
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The General Assembly's top economist on Thursday said that, unlike last year, when state tax collections appeared to suggest a shortfall in General Fund revenues, state government is on track to meet its projections for the current budget year.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 9:15 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory commemorated Talk It Out NC's first anniversary today by calling for action to continue the fight against underage drinking. Talk It Out NC is a campaign formed by the ABC Commission to address underage drinking.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:53 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The letters note that the notification of transfer for Mr. Aamer did not list the Joint Chiefs of Staff as one of the entities "concurring" and "approving" of the transfer, as is normally the case.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A Texan explains his approach to dealing with rattlesnakes on his ranch.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:36 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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On November 29, 2015 at approximately 1241 a.m., Deputy Zach Martin with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office was patrolling the area of Highway 264 West in Washington. Deputy Martin checked the plate number of a car in front of him through the NCDMV database and learned the vehicle had an...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:35 pm
By: Chris Downey
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George, a Purple Heart recipient, was stationed at Hickam Field in Hawaii during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during most of World War II, including the Pacific Ocean nuclear bomb tests. After 23 years of service...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:27 pm
By: ECU News Services
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A growing health care alternative in North Carolina that shuns insurance for services provided by physicians at a set price could be incorporated into the state's insurance program for government employees, along with Medicaid
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:17 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Shortly after 5pm Washington Police and EMS responded to the area of 7th and Gladden as a result of one person being shot who later died at Beaufort Vidant Hospital.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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There is a time to be accepting of just about anything that is moral and ethical. I know, you think I forgot legal. But what is legal?
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:03 pm
By: Rod Eccles
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Today is Election Day for many local governments across North Carolina. While it is a big day, many of the races will be overlooked by major media outlets, despite the fact that they will actually affect citizens the most. Today, 92 counties are holding an elections of some sort, and many of them...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 7:52 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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