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Most people will remember John Glenn as the astronaut who was the first American to orbit the earth in 1962. After that event, his image was a carefully crafted and protected all American boy.
Most people will remember John Glenn as the astronaut who was the first American to orbit the earth in 1962. After that event, his image was a carefully crafted and protected all American boy.
 
The number of non-academic administrators at colleges and universities has more than doubled in the last 25 years, far outpacing the growth in students and faculty
The number of non-academic administrators at colleges and universities has more than doubled in the last 25 years, far outpacing the growth in students and faculty
 
A new Direct Primary Care option helped Union County government save more than $1.28 million on health care claims in its first year, without sacrificing quality of care for county government employeesv
A new Direct Primary Care option helped Union County government save more than $1.28 million on health care claims in its first year, without sacrificing quality of care for county government employeesv
 
INC Research Holdings, Inc. intends to launch a major expansion to its headquarters in Wake County, creating 550 jobs over the next several years
INC Research Holdings, Inc. intends to launch a major expansion to its headquarters in Wake County, creating 550 jobs over the next several years
 
As a former news reporter, I am embarrassed by how the press fell hook, line and sinker for a court expansion crisis that was speculated by Democrats, rumored by Democrats, and fed by Democrats
As a former news reporter, I am embarrassed by how the press fell hook, line and sinker for a court expansion crisis that was speculated by Democrats, rumored by Democrats, and fed by Democrats
 
Give me a frigging break, we have a long history of working with the Russians. In 1962 when the world was on the BRINK OF NUCLEAR WAR over the Cuban missile crisis, we had backdoor channels to the Russian government.
Give me a frigging break, we have a long history of working with the Russians. In 1962 when the world was on the BRINK OF NUCLEAR WAR over the Cuban missile crisis, we had backdoor channels to the Russian government.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced a district court appointment today for Cleveland and Lincoln counties
Governor Pat McCrory announced a district court appointment today for Cleveland and Lincoln counties
 
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and N.C. Gov.-elect Roy Cooper are among those who have sent public thoughts and prayers to the family of former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, who was hospitalized Thursday with an undisclosed illness.
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and N.C. Gov.-elect Roy Cooper are among those who have sent public thoughts and prayers to the family of former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, who was hospitalized Thursday with an undisclosed illness.
 
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Selby Sadler, age 86, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Monday, December 12, 2016 at her home
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Selby Sadler, age 86, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Monday, December 12, 2016 at her home
 
Mr. Clifton Gerald Davenport, Sr., age 74, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Monday December 12, 2016 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington
Mr. Clifton Gerald Davenport, Sr., age 74, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Monday December 12, 2016 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington
 
Governor Pat McCrory will request approximately $200 million in a Special Session of the General Assembly
 
It's a long way to the bottom but we have been working very hard to get there.
It's a long way to the bottom but we have been working very hard to get there.
 
There are those that will say his return to space in 1998 at the age of 77 was a gimmick or special treatment. Reasonable people can disagree about that but you must factor in the history.
There are those that will say his return to space in 1998 at the age of 77 was a gimmick or special treatment. Reasonable people can disagree about that but you must factor in the history.
 
More than two years after releasing a scathing report alleging that a glut of investment fund managers are collecting fees that have plundered North Carolina’s state employee pension plan
More than two years after releasing a scathing report alleging that a glut of investment fund managers are collecting fees that have plundered North Carolina’s state employee pension plan
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed an Executive Order this week finalizing the boundary line between the state of North Carolina and South Carolina from Polk to Brunswick County
Governor Pat McCrory signed an Executive Order this week finalizing the boundary line between the state of North Carolina and South Carolina from Polk to Brunswick County
 
The following classes are available through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC. To register, call 252-940-6375 or email continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu
The following classes are available through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC. To register, call 252-940-6375 or email continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu
 
Recently, a legislative proposal aimed at improving graduation rates at the University of North Carolina system's 16 institutions was nixed due to vehement opposition from university leaders
Recently, a legislative proposal aimed at improving graduation rates at the University of North Carolina system's 16 institutions was nixed due to vehement opposition from university leaders
 
When the 115th Congress convenes in early January, North Carolina's delegation is poised to play a prominent role in charting a post-Obama course on a host of policy issues
When the 115th Congress convenes in early January, North Carolina's delegation is poised to play a prominent role in charting a post-Obama course on a host of policy issues
 
Representative John Szoka (R- Cumberland) and Representative Holly Grange (R- New Hanover) issued the following statement this morning
Representative John Szoka (R- Cumberland) and Representative Holly Grange (R- New Hanover) issued the following statement this morning
 
Tonight, the Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) that keeps the government funded until April and provides North Carolina with more than $300 million in recovery assistance for damage caused by Hurricane Matthew
Tonight, the Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) that keeps the government funded until April and provides North Carolina with more than $300 million in recovery assistance for damage caused by Hurricane Matthew
 
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Johnson Winstead, age 82, a resident of 5080 River Road, Washington, NC died Sunday December 11, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Johnson Winstead, age 82, a resident of 5080 River Road, Washington, NC died Sunday December 11, 2016 at her home.
 
Mrs. Laura Lynn Hudson Robertson, age 66, a Virginia native and resident of 102 Pasquotank Court, Chocowinity, NC, passed away on Saturday December 10, 2016
Mrs. Laura Lynn Hudson Robertson, age 66, a Virginia native and resident of 102 Pasquotank Court, Chocowinity, NC, passed away on Saturday December 10, 2016
 
Mrs. Carley Burch Johnston Sowder, age 69, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Friday December 9, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville
Mrs. Carley Burch Johnston Sowder, age 69, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Friday December 9, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville
 
George Henry Trueman, Jr., age 79, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday December 7, 2016 at his home
George Henry Trueman, Jr., age 79, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday December 7, 2016 at his home
 
Harvey "Keith" Purvis, age 72, a resident of Washington, NC died Thursday December 8, 2016
Harvey "Keith" Purvis, age 72, a resident of Washington, NC died Thursday December 8, 2016
 
Murray "Wayne" Roberson, age 64, a resident of 982 Mill Hole Road, Washington, NC died at his home.
Murray "Wayne" Roberson, age 64, a resident of 982 Mill Hole Road, Washington, NC died at his home.
 
Mildred Cox "Mil" Johnson, age 91, a former resident of Washington Harbor, Washington, NC and a more recent resident of The Fountains of the Albemarle, Tarboro, NC died Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Vidant Pitt Palliative Care Unit in Greenville, NC
Mildred Cox "Mil" Johnson, age 91, a former resident of Washington Harbor, Washington, NC and a more recent resident of The Fountains of the Albemarle, Tarboro, NC died Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Vidant Pitt Palliative Care Unit in Greenville, NC
 
Pay increases that were awarded last week to seven UNC system chancellors reflect a national trend that tends to inflate salaries for public higher-education administrators, an expert on college affordability said
Pay increases that were awarded last week to seven UNC system chancellors reflect a national trend that tends to inflate salaries for public higher-education administrators, an expert on college affordability said
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct their December general meeting. Beaufort County NOW will begin again to follow the meetings, report and analyze ... gently ... the known business of Beaufort County to our readers.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct their December general meeting. Beaufort County NOW will begin again to follow the meetings, report and analyze ... gently ... the known business of Beaufort County to our readers.
 
According to initial voting returns, Republican legislators seem likely to keep clear control of the North Carolina General Assembly, losing one seat overall in the House of Representatives but gaining a seat in the Senate
According to initial voting returns, Republican legislators seem likely to keep clear control of the North Carolina General Assembly, losing one seat overall in the House of Representatives but gaining a seat in the Senate
 
Proponents of Charlotte's controversial "bathroom" ordinance - including the city's attorney - claim that stripping a 1985 facilities privacy provision from the city code was of no consequence.
Proponents of Charlotte's controversial "bathroom" ordinance - including the city's attorney - claim that stripping a 1985 facilities privacy provision from the city code was of no consequence.
 
The purple and gold faces of 72 pansies are brightening up a clinic entry way thanks to East Carolina University's aphasia therapy group
The purple and gold faces of 72 pansies are brightening up a clinic entry way thanks to East Carolina University's aphasia therapy group
 
No other holiday, is remembered with the same magnitude, as Christmas. Christmas has so many more details and the older you become, the dearer and clearer, the memories seem.
No other holiday, is remembered with the same magnitude, as Christmas. Christmas has so many more details and the older you become, the dearer and clearer, the memories seem.
 
Ask President Obama and President-elect Trump prepare for the transition ahead, severe problems in the "Green Cards issuance program" are coming to light.
Ask President Obama and President-elect Trump prepare for the transition ahead, severe problems in the "Green Cards issuance program" are coming to light.
 
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