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The state Senate has given its approval to a proposed constitutional amendment capping the income tax rate at 5.5 percent, but one lawmaker has a better idea
The state Senate has given its approval to a proposed constitutional amendment capping the income tax rate at 5.5 percent, but one lawmaker has a better idea
 
Senate Bill 155 would, among many other things, allow restaurants to sell alcohol before noon on Sundays.
Senate Bill 155 would, among many other things, allow restaurants to sell alcohol before noon on Sundays.
 
Today, Governor Cooper signed a veto of House Bill 100
 
There will be a special called meeting for the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room of Building 10
There will be a special called meeting for the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room of Building 10
 
Twenty flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 11, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Twenty flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 11, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
 
The Beaufort County Finance Committee will hold it's meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the boardroom located at 121 W. 3rd St, Washington, NC
The Beaufort County Finance Committee will hold it's meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the boardroom located at 121 W. 3rd St, Washington, NC
 
Mr. Jesse Robert "Jake" Rogers, age 89, a resident of Market Street Extension, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
Mr. Jesse Robert "Jake" Rogers, age 89, a resident of Market Street Extension, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville
 
Mr. Russell Everette Zurface, age 64, a resident of Aurora, NC passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern after a brave battle with cancer
Mr. Russell Everette Zurface, age 64, a resident of Aurora, NC passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern after a brave battle with cancer
 
Mr. Robert Lawrence Mey, age 95, a resident of Harvey Road, Washington, NC died Friday, March 17, 2017
Mr. Robert Lawrence Mey, age 95, a resident of Harvey Road, Washington, NC died Friday, March 17, 2017
 
Last week Duke’s Children Law Clinic released its study of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), School Vouchers in North Carolina: The First Three Years
Last week Duke’s Children Law Clinic released its study of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), School Vouchers in North Carolina: The First Three Years
 
East Carolina University students on spring break took a trip to the beach, but instead of soaking up rays, helped build a living shoreline to protect habitat
East Carolina University students on spring break took a trip to the beach, but instead of soaking up rays, helped build a living shoreline to protect habitat
 
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that Renee Cahoon will serve as chairwoman for the state's Coastal Resources Commission
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that Renee Cahoon will serve as chairwoman for the state's Coastal Resources Commission
 
In 2015, Time magazine reported that there had been 23 shootings on college and university campuses that year, including an attack at a community college in Oregon that claimed 10 lives
In 2015, Time magazine reported that there had been 23 shootings on college and university campuses that year, including an attack at a community college in Oregon that claimed 10 lives
 
I did not see the sun rise this morning. Most days, I do. It felt odd to wake to "a bright and shining moment" on the rabbit patch.
I did not see the sun rise this morning. Most days, I do. It felt odd to wake to "a bright and shining moment" on the rabbit patch.
 
Today at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) testified on behalf of Eastern North Carolina shrimpers in strong support of continuing anti-dumping duty orders against imported warmwater shrimp from Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam
Today at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) testified on behalf of Eastern North Carolina shrimpers in strong support of continuing anti-dumping duty orders against imported warmwater shrimp from Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam
 
Newly elected Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper gave his first State of the State address on March 13
Newly elected Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper gave his first State of the State address on March 13
 
Members of Lifequest, Inc. visited Beaufort County Community College's cosmetology salon to get pampered on March 8 and 15. The psychosocial rehabilitation program has been focusing on self-care, hygiene and personal grooming
Members of Lifequest, Inc. visited Beaufort County Community College's cosmetology salon to get pampered on March 8 and 15. The psychosocial rehabilitation program has been focusing on self-care, hygiene and personal grooming
 
DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, is calling on thousands of clinicians across North Carolina to join the fight against opioid addiction in North Carolina, a crisis that has seen more than 13,000 North Carolinians die unnecessarily from unintentional overdoses since 1999
DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, is calling on thousands of clinicians across North Carolina to join the fight against opioid addiction in North Carolina, a crisis that has seen more than 13,000 North Carolinians die unnecessarily from unintentional overdoses since 1999
 
Governor Roy Cooper today met with Edgecombe County leaders to push the process of helping families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and toured locations impacted by the storm
Governor Roy Cooper today met with Edgecombe County leaders to push the process of helping families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and toured locations impacted by the storm
 
During the early morning hours of February 7, 2017 William Tyler Ward, age 22 and Tyler Andrew Ayers, age 24, both of Chocowinity, were both arrested by the Washington Police Department and charged with multiple counts of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Larceny of personal property includ
During the early morning hours of February 7, 2017 William Tyler Ward, age 22 and Tyler Andrew Ayers, age 24, both of Chocowinity, were both arrested by the Washington Police Department and charged with multiple counts of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Larceny of personal property includ
 
March has started off grandly with vibrant colorful works of art from the Students of the Pamlico Art Show, The Historic Port of Washington's Disply in the Art Cafe, Dueling Pianos, our first Jazz evening with Creech and Company and our Broadway Broadcast of "The Woodsman" all of which were so well
March has started off grandly with vibrant colorful works of art from the Students of the Pamlico Art Show, The Historic Port of Washington's Disply in the Art Cafe, Dueling Pianos, our first Jazz evening with Creech and Company and our Broadway Broadcast of "The Woodsman" all of which were so well
 
I have felt glad all day today. Not a thing out of the ordinary, occurred.
I have felt glad all day today. Not a thing out of the ordinary, occurred.
 
Ms. Elizabeth "Betsy" Phillips Drummond, age 86, a resident of Camelia Dr, Washington, NC died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Palliative Care, Greenville, NC
Ms. Elizabeth "Betsy" Phillips Drummond, age 86, a resident of Camelia Dr, Washington, NC died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Palliative Care, Greenville, NC
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper sought common ground during his first State of the State address to the Republican-controlled General Assembly on Monday night
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper sought common ground during his first State of the State address to the Republican-controlled General Assembly on Monday night
 
Beaufort County Community College will be dedicating a sculpture created by its welding students and instructor as part of its 50th anniversary
Beaufort County Community College will be dedicating a sculpture created by its welding students and instructor as part of its 50th anniversary
 
Beaufort County is pleased to announce that Mr. Carnie E. Hedgepeth has been named the new Emergency Services Director for the County
Beaufort County is pleased to announce that Mr. Carnie E. Hedgepeth has been named the new Emergency Services Director for the County
 
On 03-02-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit served arrest warrants on Deshawn Weldon, 20 years of age, of 117 W 9th Street in Washington and Sharid Williams, 21 years of age, 108 W 9th Street in Washington
On 03-02-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit served arrest warrants on Deshawn Weldon, 20 years of age, of 117 W 9th Street in Washington and Sharid Williams, 21 years of age, 108 W 9th Street in Washington
 
The following is Governor Roy Cooper's 2017 State of the State Address
The following is Governor Roy Cooper's 2017 State of the State Address
 
As Massachusetts was considering signing on to a national curriculum and testing plan called Common Core, one of its lead writers gave a presentation to its state board of education
As Massachusetts was considering signing on to a national curriculum and testing plan called Common Core, one of its lead writers gave a presentation to its state board of education
 
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John McCain (R-AZ), and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide 2,500 more visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, which allows Afghans, including interpreters, who supported the U.S. mission in Afgha
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John McCain (R-AZ), and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide 2,500 more visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, which allows Afghans, including interpreters, who supported the U.S. mission in Afgha
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has proposed borrowing $350.7 million for state government structures and buildings in the University of North Carolina system
Gov. Roy Cooper has proposed borrowing $350.7 million for state government structures and buildings in the University of North Carolina system
 
A teacher with real life experience, but I was too young to care
 
Lawmakers are trying to make it easier for broadband providers to reach that last lonely house on that far-away dirt road
Lawmakers are trying to make it easier for broadband providers to reach that last lonely house on that far-away dirt road
 
I know that many have been anxiously awaiting the next version of the Bobby Tony Dictionary series. Well here is another installment. Most people would start at the front of the alphabet. A and work towards Z, but since I'm dyslexic I'm going the other way
I know that many have been anxiously awaiting the next version of the Bobby Tony Dictionary series. Well here is another installment. Most people would start at the front of the alphabet. A and work towards Z, but since I'm dyslexic I'm going the other way
 
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