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March's honored character trait at Beaufort County Community College was "Trustworthy," someone who demonstrates a commitment to uphold responsibilities placed on them by others.
March's honored character trait at Beaufort County Community College was "Trustworthy," someone who demonstrates a commitment to uphold responsibilities placed on them by others.
 
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest will be turning his attention to a Campus Free Expression Act meant to protect free speech on UNC system campuses, strike down restrictive speech codes, and punish those who attempt to stifle public discourse.
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest will be turning his attention to a Campus Free Expression Act meant to protect free speech on UNC system campuses, strike down restrictive speech codes, and punish those who attempt to stifle public discourse.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the State is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Darius Revel Robinson of 124 Southwood Drive, Louisburg, N.C.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the State is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Darius Revel Robinson of 124 Southwood Drive, Louisburg, N.C.
 
Ms. Betty Anne Urquhart, age 64, a resident of Belhaven, NC, passed away March 27, 2016.
Ms. Betty Anne Urquhart, age 64, a resident of Belhaven, NC, passed away March 27, 2016.
 
Mr. Richard "Bill" Shavender, age 70, a resident of Washington, NC died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
Mr. Richard "Bill" Shavender, age 70, a resident of Washington, NC died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
 
A Division of Motor Vehicles supervisor who was identified in a Jan. 28 state audit as having a conflict of interest for selling and servicing fire extinguishers to some of the automotive dealerships he regulated is on administrative leave.
A Division of Motor Vehicles supervisor who was identified in a Jan. 28 state audit as having a conflict of interest for selling and servicing fire extinguishers to some of the automotive dealerships he regulated is on administrative leave.
 
Despite repeatedly telling the public and media that she was following the lead of over 200 cities in passing the ordinance that was overturned by a bipartisan vote of the General Assembly.
Despite repeatedly telling the public and media that she was following the lead of over 200 cities in passing the ordinance that was overturned by a bipartisan vote of the General Assembly.
 
Eleven East Carolina University students passed up traditional spring break activities by traveling to Munich, Germany to support local organizations in their humanitarian outreach efforts to refugees and asylum seekers.
Eleven East Carolina University students passed up traditional spring break activities by traveling to Munich, Germany to support local organizations in their humanitarian outreach efforts to refugees and asylum seekers.
 
This week's special session of the General Assembly was called primarily to address a new ordinance in Charlotte, due to go into effect April 1.
This week's special session of the General Assembly was called primarily to address a new ordinance in Charlotte, due to go into effect April 1.
 
Teen geniuses and word wizards just lost their competitive edge with the nation's most established college admissions exam.
Teen geniuses and word wizards just lost their competitive edge with the nation's most established college admissions exam.
 
I was saddened to hear that it was confirmed that one of the victims of the tragic bombing in Brussels was the future son-in-law of my good friend Jim Cain.
I was saddened to hear that it was confirmed that one of the victims of the tragic bombing in Brussels was the future son-in-law of my good friend Jim Cain.
 
I had the chance, for the first time ever, to communicate directly with the chairman of the NCGOP.
I had the chance, for the first time ever, to communicate directly with the chairman of the NCGOP.
 
Kathy Dutton, senior administrator for the office of patient and family experience at Vidant Medical Center (VMC), was recently given the Administrative Leader Patient and Family Advisor (PFA) Champion Award by the North Carolina Quality Center (NCQC), an initiative of the North Carolina Hospital.
Kathy Dutton, senior administrator for the office of patient and family experience at Vidant Medical Center (VMC), was recently given the Administrative Leader Patient and Family Advisor (PFA) Champion Award by the North Carolina Quality Center (NCQC), an initiative of the North Carolina Hospital.
 
In the world of Modern Education things are a changing.
In the world of Modern Education things are a changing.
 
Washington City Council Meeting Agenda for March 28, 2016
 
CityLab.com, a website on urban policy published by The Atlantic Monthly, reports that the High-Occupancy Tolling project on Interstate 77 north of Charlotte won a dubious honor, making the list of 12 “highway boondoggles” identified by U.S. PIRG, a group founded by Ralph Nader.
CityLab.com, a website on urban policy published by The Atlantic Monthly, reports that the High-Occupancy Tolling project on Interstate 77 north of Charlotte won a dubious honor, making the list of 12 “highway boondoggles” identified by U.S. PIRG, a group founded by Ralph Nader.
 
Beaufort County Community College TRIO students joined TRIO students from North and South Carolina for the Charlotte Hornets TRIO Day on March 12, 2016
Beaufort County Community College TRIO students joined TRIO students from North and South Carolina for the Charlotte Hornets TRIO Day on March 12, 2016
 
If we all have the same rights as human beings, is it really free or is there a price that must be paid by someone?
If we all have the same rights as human beings, is it really free or is there a price that must be paid by someone?
 
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Kellie Fiedorek regarding the North Carolina General Assembly’s bipartisan passage of the Public Facilities and Security Act, which invalidates a city of Charlotte ordinance
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Kellie Fiedorek regarding the North Carolina General Assembly’s bipartisan passage of the Public Facilities and Security Act, which invalidates a city of Charlotte ordinance
 
I was struck when I came across two recent news stories virtually side-by-side
 
Gamma Beta Phi, the honor society at Beaufort County Community College, inducted new members into its organization on March 23, 2016
Gamma Beta Phi, the honor society at Beaufort County Community College, inducted new members into its organization on March 23, 2016
 
Dave Galloway and Dorothea Handron, patient and family advisors at Vidant Medical Center (VMC), are the recipients of the Outstanding Patient Family Advisory Award by the North Carolina Quality Center, an initiative of the North Carolina Hospital Association
Dave Galloway and Dorothea Handron, patient and family advisors at Vidant Medical Center (VMC), are the recipients of the Outstanding Patient Family Advisory Award by the North Carolina Quality Center, an initiative of the North Carolina Hospital Association
 
Mr. Cecil Singleton, age 73, a resident of Clarks Neck Road, Washington, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
Mr. Cecil Singleton, age 73, a resident of Clarks Neck Road, Washington, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
 
Ms. Alice C. McRoy, age 81, a resident of The Williamston House and formerly of 209 Ridgewood Lane, Washington, NC passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016.
Ms. Alice C. McRoy, age 81, a resident of The Williamston House and formerly of 209 Ridgewood Lane, Washington, NC passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016.
 
Senate Democrats on Wednesday walked out of the chamber moments before their GOP colleagues voted unanimously to adopt a state law reversing a newly passed Charlotte ordinance allowing transgender people to use whichever public bathroom they choose
Senate Democrats on Wednesday walked out of the chamber moments before their GOP colleagues voted unanimously to adopt a state law reversing a newly passed Charlotte ordinance allowing transgender people to use whichever public bathroom they choose
 
Does our existing Constitution permit the federal government to spend money on whatever they want?
 
Members of Pamlico Albemarle Wildlife Conservationists (PAWC) gathered on Saturday March 19, 2016 to hear about the accomplishments of the group since its debut a year ago.
Members of Pamlico Albemarle Wildlife Conservationists (PAWC) gathered on Saturday March 19, 2016 to hear about the accomplishments of the group since its debut a year ago.
 
Between 1933 and 1977 the State of North Carolina authorized the involuntary sterilization of more than 8,000 people, most of whom were women
Between 1933 and 1977 the State of North Carolina authorized the involuntary sterilization of more than 8,000 people, most of whom were women
 
Governor Pat McCrory released a statement following the signing of House Bill 2, the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act.
Governor Pat McCrory released a statement following the signing of House Bill 2, the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
As lawmakers return for a special session to overturn the overreaching ordinance passed by Charlotte City Council that would eliminate sex-specific bathrooms, the North Carolina Republican Party released an ad slamming Attorney General Roy Cooper for his support of the ordinance.
As lawmakers return for a special session to overturn the overreaching ordinance passed by Charlotte City Council that would eliminate sex-specific bathrooms, the North Carolina Republican Party released an ad slamming Attorney General Roy Cooper for his support of the ordinance.
 
When it comes to politics, North Carolina is a closely divided state in many ways.
When it comes to politics, North Carolina is a closely divided state in many ways.
 
1st Street Investments has finalized a 10-year lease with Trillium Health Resources to consolidate and relocate its headquarters in a facility occupying an entire city block in the Uptown Greenville district.
1st Street Investments has finalized a 10-year lease with Trillium Health Resources to consolidate and relocate its headquarters in a facility occupying an entire city block in the Uptown Greenville district.
 
For the second time in six months North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is helping their neighbors recover from devastating storms
For the second time in six months North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is helping their neighbors recover from devastating storms
 
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