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Politics is on many people's minds this year, so this is a good time to write about that topic
Politics is on many people's minds this year, so this is a good time to write about that topic
 
Governor Pat McCrory discussed his efforts to make college more affordable and the Connect NC bond during a visit with Chancellor Thomas Conway at Elizabeth City State University today
Governor Pat McCrory discussed his efforts to make college more affordable and the Connect NC bond during a visit with Chancellor Thomas Conway at Elizabeth City State University today
 
Mr. William Dwain Edwards, age 75, a resident of 207 Fairwind Drive, Chocowinity, died Wednesday August 3, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
Mr. William Dwain Edwards, age 75, a resident of 207 Fairwind Drive, Chocowinity, died Wednesday August 3, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
 
Beginning Monday, August 15th, individuals wanting to apply for a handgun permit (to purchase a handgun) will be able do so online by going to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office web page
Beginning Monday, August 15th, individuals wanting to apply for a handgun permit (to purchase a handgun) will be able do so online by going to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office web page
 
This short article is intended to alert the reader to the importance of the Tenth Amendment and hopefully inspire him or her to join the Tenth Amendment Movement and help bring government power back to the States
This short article is intended to alert the reader to the importance of the Tenth Amendment and hopefully inspire him or her to join the Tenth Amendment Movement and help bring government power back to the States
 
Attorneys for legislative leaders have filed new maps with the U.S. District Court and are urging the judge handling the case to approve the maps for the 2016 election for Wake County commissioners and school board members
Attorneys for legislative leaders have filed new maps with the U.S. District Court and are urging the judge handling the case to approve the maps for the 2016 election for Wake County commissioners and school board members
 
"America has a heart problem," proclaimed Reverend William Barber at the recent Democratic National Convention. Combining the words and style of an old-time revivalist with a modern-day prophet, Barber stirred the audience and reverberated across America
"America has a heart problem," proclaimed Reverend William Barber at the recent Democratic National Convention. Combining the words and style of an old-time revivalist with a modern-day prophet, Barber stirred the audience and reverberated across America
 
The success story of North Carolina's economy is in front of a world-wide audience, featured in a multi-page profile headlined North Carolina
The success story of North Carolina's economy is in front of a world-wide audience, featured in a multi-page profile headlined North Carolina
 
A divided Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to temporarily block a lower court order that had cleared the way for a transgender male high school student to use the boys' bathroom in a Virginia public school this fall
A divided Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to temporarily block a lower court order that had cleared the way for a transgender male high school student to use the boys' bathroom in a Virginia public school this fall
 
Despite the claims of some, North Carolina is not a "net exporter of teachers."
Despite the claims of some, North Carolina is not a "net exporter of teachers."
 
The Wall Street Journal reported the Obama Administration made a $400 million payment to Iran in January that coincided with the release of four prisoners
The Wall Street Journal reported the Obama Administration made a $400 million payment to Iran in January that coincided with the release of four prisoners
 
A 27-year-old man who worked for the Democratic National Committee was shot and killed as he walked home early Sunday in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., police and his family said.
A 27-year-old man who worked for the Democratic National Committee was shot and killed as he walked home early Sunday in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., police and his family said.
 
Beaufort County NOW will be down, while our (SNI's) Server will be upgraded August 3rd, August 4th from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am.
Beaufort County NOW will be down, while our (SNI's) Server will be upgraded August 3rd, August 4th from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am.
 
Mr. Floyd "Lucky" Kittle, Sr. passed away in his home on Monday, August 1, 2016 in Ayden, NC
Mr. Floyd "Lucky" Kittle, Sr. passed away in his home on Monday, August 1, 2016 in Ayden, NC
 
Mr. William Dwain Edwards, age 75, a resident of 207 Fairwind Drive, Chocowinity, died Wednesday August 3, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
Mr. William Dwain Edwards, age 75, a resident of 207 Fairwind Drive, Chocowinity, died Wednesday August 3, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
 
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
 
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