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Despite being vastly outspent by the campaign and supporters of Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump won the 2016 election. Some are suggesting that the outcome has transformed the practice of American politics in fundamental ways - and that the television ad, in particular, has outlived its usefulness
Despite being vastly outspent by the campaign and supporters of Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump won the 2016 election. Some are suggesting that the outcome has transformed the practice of American politics in fundamental ways - and that the television ad, in particular, has outlived its usefulness
 
During today's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) questioned General Robert Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, about misconduct on the "Marines United" website
During today's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) questioned General Robert Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, about misconduct on the "Marines United" website
 
Beaufort County Community College attracted emergency personnel from across the state to its second annual Public Safety Weekend
Beaufort County Community College attracted emergency personnel from across the state to its second annual Public Safety Weekend
 
An additional 17 flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 4, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
An additional 17 flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 4, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
 
Senator Shirley Randleman and I filed Senate Bill 157 (Amend Laws Regarding Mental Commitment Bars) to address the issue of individuals who might have suffered from a major medical accident/event such as an aneurysm, major heart attack, stroke, car accident, and are not able to purchase a firearm up
Senator Shirley Randleman and I filed Senate Bill 157 (Amend Laws Regarding Mental Commitment Bars) to address the issue of individuals who might have suffered from a major medical accident/event such as an aneurysm, major heart attack, stroke, car accident, and are not able to purchase a firearm up
 
In his first State of the State address tonight, Governor Cooper plans to lay out his hopeful vision for North Carolina and emphasize areas of common ground to move North Carolina forward
In his first State of the State address tonight, Governor Cooper plans to lay out his hopeful vision for North Carolina and emphasize areas of common ground to move North Carolina forward
 
When March comes to the rabbit patch, and wakes up all the earth.
When March comes to the rabbit patch, and wakes up all the earth.
 
A recent issue of Raleigh’s News & Observer featured an opinion-page piece titled “Keep politics off the bench.” It started with one of the silliest declarations one could find in an op-ed attempting to make a serious argument
A recent issue of Raleigh’s News & Observer featured an opinion-page piece titled “Keep politics off the bench.” It started with one of the silliest declarations one could find in an op-ed attempting to make a serious argument
 
Keith Edwin Bassett, 69, of Chocowinity, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 8, after suffering a heart attack on the golf course at Cypress Landing
Keith Edwin Bassett, 69, of Chocowinity, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 8, after suffering a heart attack on the golf course at Cypress Landing
 
Tyson Lawrence Such, age 3, of Greenville, NC, peacefully gained his wings surrounded by family on Sunday, March 12, 2017
Tyson Lawrence Such, age 3, of Greenville, NC, peacefully gained his wings surrounded by family on Sunday, March 12, 2017
 
Linda Pearl Williams Craig, age 67, a resident of Blounts Creek, NC died Friday March 10, 2017 after a year and a half battle with illness
Linda Pearl Williams Craig, age 67, a resident of Blounts Creek, NC died Friday March 10, 2017 after a year and a half battle with illness
 
J.C. Morgan, Jr., age 80, a resident of 1867 Bayview Road, Bath, died March 10 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington
J.C. Morgan, Jr., age 80, a resident of 1867 Bayview Road, Bath, died March 10 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington
 
Mrs. Teresa "Tessie" Bonner Peele, age 91, a resident of 239 Peele Road, died Friday morning, March 10, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Mrs. Teresa "Tessie" Bonner Peele, age 91, a resident of 239 Peele Road, died Friday morning, March 10, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
Earl Wade Scherer, age 73, a resident of 220 Trails End North, Washington, NC, died Thursday March 9, 2017 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice
Earl Wade Scherer, age 73, a resident of 220 Trails End North, Washington, NC, died Thursday March 9, 2017 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice
 
Alma Dean Whitley Jewell, affectionately known as MaDean, age 87, a resident of Washington, NC, died peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at her home
Alma Dean Whitley Jewell, affectionately known as MaDean, age 87, a resident of Washington, NC, died peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at her home
 
On March 2, there was one of those oh-so-revealing events that makes people realize that very bad trends are at work in America, trends that are corroding the essence of civilization
On March 2, there was one of those oh-so-revealing events that makes people realize that very bad trends are at work in America, trends that are corroding the essence of civilization
 
On 02-16-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Margie Lee Roberson, 55 years of age, of 708 James Drive in Washington
On 02-16-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Margie Lee Roberson, 55 years of age, of 708 James Drive in Washington
 
As hundreds of bills are filed in the General Assembly, I ask: What problem are lawmakers trying to solve? If there is one, what should government do about it
As hundreds of bills are filed in the General Assembly, I ask: What problem are lawmakers trying to solve? If there is one, what should government do about it
 
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of Senators, including the leadership of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC), to send a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin in response to a troubling Inspector General report earlier this month
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of Senators, including the leadership of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC), to send a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin in response to a troubling Inspector General report earlier this month
 
But you would think it was only invented on November 8, 2016. The word originally was used in horse-racing when it referred to checking all horses in a race by a veterinarian. The original term was to 'VET' because of the examination.
But you would think it was only invented on November 8, 2016. The word originally was used in horse-racing when it referred to checking all horses in a race by a veterinarian. The original term was to 'VET' because of the examination.
 
This article is to remind folks of the loss of freedom we suffered at the hands of President Obama and his administration with the unconstitutional and universal healthcare scheme he misrepresented and then forced on the American people.
This article is to remind folks of the loss of freedom we suffered at the hands of President Obama and his administration with the unconstitutional and universal healthcare scheme he misrepresented and then forced on the American people.
 
A host of luminaries led by UNC system President Margaret Spellings used a Thursday press conference to announce a newly branded North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program
A host of luminaries led by UNC system President Margaret Spellings used a Thursday press conference to announce a newly branded North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program
 
The sun is up at the rabbit patch, and the wind is brisk and has a chill.
The sun is up at the rabbit patch, and the wind is brisk and has a chill.
 
Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Duplin, wants to scale back North Carolina’s renewable energy mandates and find out how much renewable power actually goes on the grid.
Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Duplin, wants to scale back North Carolina’s renewable energy mandates and find out how much renewable power actually goes on the grid.
 
She was one of the founding members of the group Sister Sledge, which was another Philadelphia group founded in 1971. Joni and her sisters came from a musical family. Her father was a tap dancer and he mother was an actress. Her grandmother was an opera singer.
She was one of the founding members of the group Sister Sledge, which was another Philadelphia group founded in 1971. Joni and her sisters came from a musical family. Her father was a tap dancer and he mother was an actress. Her grandmother was an opera singer.
 
The weekly "Front Row" political panel program on UNC-TV features a regular segment on "who's up" and "who's down" in state and national politics
The weekly "Front Row" political panel program on UNC-TV features a regular segment on "who's up" and "who's down" in state and national politics
 
On Thursday at 10:30p.m. Washington Police Fire and EMS responded to the 800 block of Van Norden Street due to a 911 call
On Thursday at 10:30p.m. Washington Police Fire and EMS responded to the 800 block of Van Norden Street due to a 911 call
 
I pose a simple question: can free and civil discourse survive inclusion of those who would silence that discourse by any means possible-including violent intimidation
I pose a simple question: can free and civil discourse survive inclusion of those who would silence that discourse by any means possible-including violent intimidation
 
On 02-8-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Iban Martinez, 22 years of age, of 211 Walton Lane in Washington
On 02-8-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Iban Martinez, 22 years of age, of 211 Walton Lane in Washington
 
Recognizing the commercial and ecological values of the oysters, Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Joint Resolution 205 encouraging the Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow shellfish cultivation and aquaculture ac
Recognizing the commercial and ecological values of the oysters, Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Joint Resolution 205 encouraging the Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow shellfish cultivation and aquaculture ac
 
The Mockingbird has sung his morning hymn, and the sun has risen over the barn, making the old shabby thing look holy.
The Mockingbird has sung his morning hymn, and the sun has risen over the barn, making the old shabby thing look holy.
 
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) joined all their Senate colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to take action in response to the recent anonymous bomb threats made against Jewish Community Centers (JCC's), Jewish Day Schools, and Synagogues
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) joined all their Senate colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to take action in response to the recent anonymous bomb threats made against Jewish Community Centers (JCC's), Jewish Day Schools, and Synagogues
 
It is common for conservatives to use the term 'Fly-Over-Country' to describe that base of support that cannot really be identified with any specific beliefs but seem to all reside somewhere between the two left coasts of New York and California.
It is common for conservatives to use the term 'Fly-Over-Country' to describe that base of support that cannot really be identified with any specific beliefs but seem to all reside somewhere between the two left coasts of New York and California.
 
Today RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced Russell Peck as Southeastern Regional Political Director
Today RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced Russell Peck as Southeastern Regional Political Director
 
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