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Mr. Geoffrey "Scott" Bradley, age 49, a resident of Lancaster Lane, Washington, died unexpectantley January 11, 2016, at his residence.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 3:08 pm
By: Announcements
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Beginning February 1, 2016, security measures at the Beaufort County Courthouse will increase.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 12:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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If you think government is too large and wields too much power, then you have plenty of reasons to be dismayed by recent national developments. But if you live in North Carolina, there is some good news mixed in with the bad.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 12:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Aside from the obvious investment value of certain antiques, there is a valid reason for everyone to have a few scattered around the house or property.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 12:45 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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I'd Rather Deal With Growing Pains Than Dying Pains and Connecting All Parts of North Carolina To Economic Opportunities videos.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 12:44 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Former Charlotte mayor and Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx today endorsed Hillary Clinton in Iowa.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 10:54 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This is the seventh of a new series of images from across North Carolina from my travels, and from the long intervals that I have spent with my camera making a record of where I have been.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 4:54 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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It may be hard to believe given the results of this fall's municipal elections, but not so long ago Republicans competed effectively with Democrats for political offices in North Carolina's largest cities.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 4:33 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Charlie Haughey was the battalion photographer for my battalion in the 25th Division during my time in Vietnam.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 4:25 am
By: Bobby Tony
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As we honor veterans today, it's also fitting to celebrate North Carolina's commitment to the military and veterans who have served so bravely.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 4:15 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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For decades, energy costs have been manipulated by state government subsidies. Just like other subsidies, whether for the film industry, automobile manufacturers, or even specific companies, special treatments transfer the tax burden from the recipients of the subsidies to others, creating unfair...
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 4:03 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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This is the twellth of a new series of images from across North Carolina from my travels, and from the long intervals that I have spent with my camera making a record of where I have been.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 4:00 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This is the sixth of a new series of images from across North Carolina from my travels, and from the long intervals that I have spent with my camera making a record of where I have been.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 2:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This blog was inspired by a high school friend who's been taking a trip down memory lane by posting pics on Facebook of the cars he's owned. Following his story has made me think that I'm a bit of an oddball in that I've only owned three cars.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 2:44 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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My first year as North Carolina's U.S. Senator has been eventful and productive to say the least.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 @ 2:00 am
By: Thom Tillis
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A brief message from Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 9:32 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Amid questions about legislative interference in the actions of the UNC Board of Governors, the board voted Friday to make records of its controversial Oct. 30 meeting available for review by members of the General Assembly.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 8:25 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Why? Because TIME magazine just reported that wine, especially red wine is good for you. Yes, I've read similar reports before, but this particular article somehow seemed more convincing to me.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 8:13 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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The Charlotte City Council's Community Safety Committee on Wednesday will take up the idea of advancing "public safety zones" or exclusion zones in an effort to bring down criminal activity in high-crime neighborhoods.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 8:07 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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This is the fifth of a new series of images from across North Carolina from my travels, and from the long intervals that I have spent with my camera making a record of where I have been.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 7:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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One day after national refugee organizations accused 31 governors of discrimination and fear-mongering in seeking a halt in the flow of Syrian refugees into their states, North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper came out in support of Gov. Pat McCrory's request for such a moratorium
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 7:30 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that a high-quality tract of land, formerly owned by Crescent Communities, has been added to Lake James State Park with the help of The Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina and grants from two conservation trust funds.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Logic is the strong suit of computers, but it can seem that they have more cognitive ability than they do.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 7:08 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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It's unlikely Congress will take major steps in the next year to reform the federal tax code or the Affordable Care Act. That's the assessment from a leader of the National Taxpayers Union.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 6:39 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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I seem to have a problem keeping watches, and I had a sudden ah-ha today that my problem began the Christmas I was eight years old.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 6:37 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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This is the third of a new series of images from across North Carolina from my travels, and from the long intervals that I have spent with my camera making a record of where I have been.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 5:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Citing Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris, and saying his "primary duty as governor is to protect the citizens of North Carolina," Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday issued a formal request to President Obama, asking the federal government to end the relocation of refugees from Syria to the...
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 5:30 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Ted McDonald and I were discussing out posts in Beaufort County Now and I expressed my opinion that the obsession with views should only be of concern to the publisher since it will increase exposure.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 3:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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If you watch the evening news broadcasts or read the local paper, you have been told that more educators than ever are leaving North Carolina to teach elsewhere because the N.C. General Assembly "slashed" public school funding. Most of these stories, however, omit key facts and research findings...
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 3:07 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Two recent media reports have cast a spotlight on the potential "pay to play" problem with government contractors who are also donors to political campaigns.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 1:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina in recent months has accepted 44 Syrian refugees, and as many as 270 other Syrians are expected to be relocated throughout the state, according to Gov. Pat McCrory's office
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 1:49 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Draft legislation reviewed on Monday by the Program Evaluation Oversight Committee would require the State Health Plan to shift all Medicare-eligible retirees to Medicare Advantage plans.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 1:31 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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This is the third of a new series of images from across North Carolina from my travels, and from the long intervals that I have spent with my camera making a record of where I have been.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 1:21 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Well, as my old dad used to say "I think you might have finally stepped in the s#*t."; Maybe the Donald has finally done the same.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 1:06 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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