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I just read on a Facebook ad that William Shatner had died, but, I can't find that prescient news anywhere else, save Facebook.
I just read on a Facebook ad that William Shatner had died, but, I can't find that prescient news anywhere else, save Facebook.
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for January, 2017
 
Since Governor Pat McCrory entered office in January 2013, North Carolina's economy added 300,000 new jobs, the state experienced one of the largest drops in unemployment in the country, $2.6 billion in debt for federal unemployment insurance was paid off, personal income and business taxes were cut
Since Governor Pat McCrory entered office in January 2013, North Carolina's economy added 300,000 new jobs, the state experienced one of the largest drops in unemployment in the country, $2.6 billion in debt for federal unemployment insurance was paid off, personal income and business taxes were cut
 
While making calls for consensus, and saying “now is not the time to point fingers,” Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper renewed his challenge to the GOP-dominated legislature to repeal House Bill 2 and expand Medicaid during a Saturday morning inaugural address
While making calls for consensus, and saying “now is not the time to point fingers,” Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper renewed his challenge to the GOP-dominated legislature to repeal House Bill 2 and expand Medicaid during a Saturday morning inaugural address
 
New Zealand provided a force of combat soldiers despite protests at home. A total of 3800 served in combat resulting in 37 killed in action and 187 wounded.
New Zealand provided a force of combat soldiers despite protests at home. A total of 3800 served in combat resulting in 37 killed in action and 187 wounded.
 
I woke yesterday morning to the sound of a steady rain falling over the rabbit patch.
I woke yesterday morning to the sound of a steady rain falling over the rabbit patch.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper served notice today that he is seeking federal approval that would allow the state to cover more uninsured North Carolinians through Medicaid
Gov. Roy Cooper served notice today that he is seeking federal approval that would allow the state to cover more uninsured North Carolinians through Medicaid
 
Draft Teacher Turnover Report Shows Improvement
 
The Golden LEAF Board of Directors will convene its annual planning meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport Hotel in the conference room, located at 200 Airgate Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
The Golden LEAF Board of Directors will convene its annual planning meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport Hotel in the conference room, located at 200 Airgate Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
 
In a press release issued late Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper rolled out his request to federal officials to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act
In a press release issued late Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper rolled out his request to federal officials to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today announced that Courtney Temple will serve as his next Legislative Director
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today announced that Courtney Temple will serve as his next Legislative Director
 
Mr. Mitchell Farrow Alligood, age 58, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday January 7, 2017 at his home
Mr. Mitchell Farrow Alligood, age 58, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday January 7, 2017 at his home
 
Mrs. Julia Brush Hoyt Litchfield, age 84, a resident of East 10th Street, Washington, died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Mrs. Julia Brush Hoyt Litchfield, age 84, a resident of East 10th Street, Washington, died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital
 
Mrs. Margaret Jean Johnston Switzer, age 83, a resident of Washington and a former resident of Greenville died Thursday January 5, 2017 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington
Mrs. Margaret Jean Johnston Switzer, age 83, a resident of Washington and a former resident of Greenville died Thursday January 5, 2017 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington
 
Today is December 22, 2016, the second shortest day of the year, one day removed from the Winter solstice, and three things are certain.
Today is December 22, 2016, the second shortest day of the year, one day removed from the Winter solstice, and three things are certain.
 
The closing and demolition of the Belhaven Hospital and heated negotiations over emergency medical service coverage in Beaufort County dominated headlines in 2016
The closing and demolition of the Belhaven Hospital and heated negotiations over emergency medical service coverage in Beaufort County dominated headlines in 2016
 
While Trump's foreign policy prescriptions on the campaign trail were often incoherent, his instincts throughout the transition process have been excellent
While Trump's foreign policy prescriptions on the campaign trail were often incoherent, his instincts throughout the transition process have been excellent
 
On Wednesday December 21, 2016 Judge Gregory McGuire heard the complaints filed some of the stock holders against the Pantego Creek, LLC managers.
On Wednesday December 21, 2016 Judge Gregory McGuire heard the complaints filed some of the stock holders against the Pantego Creek, LLC managers.
 
Governor Roy Cooper’s nomination of Michael Regan to be the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality is troubling in light of information obtained from the NC Secretary of States Office
Governor Roy Cooper’s nomination of Michael Regan to be the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality is troubling in light of information obtained from the NC Secretary of States Office
 
To assess Pat McCrory's four years as governor we must begin in 2012. McCrory was a popular, moderate Charlotte Mayor, leading the Queen City during a time of explosive growth
To assess Pat McCrory's four years as governor we must begin in 2012. McCrory was a popular, moderate Charlotte Mayor, leading the Queen City during a time of explosive growth
 
Beaufort County is delayed two hours, the court house opens on time, but will the declared State of Emergency be lifted.
Beaufort County is delayed two hours, the court house opens on time, but will the declared State of Emergency be lifted.
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel has blocked the overhaul of the State Board of Elections until the case can go to trial or unless a higher court overturns a preliminary injunction
A three-judge Superior Court panel has blocked the overhaul of the State Board of Elections until the case can go to trial or unless a higher court overturns a preliminary injunction
 
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.
 
On January 3, 2017 at about 6:00 PM the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a call reporting a shooting at a residence on Main Street in Pinetown, North Carolina
On January 3, 2017 at about 6:00 PM the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a call reporting a shooting at a residence on Main Street in Pinetown, North Carolina
 
The battle of Tra Binh Dong was between the South Koreans and North Vietnamese.
The battle of Tra Binh Dong was between the South Koreans and North Vietnamese.
 
North Carolina's public schools are in serious trouble, says the incoming superintendent, who expressed a sense of urgency in fixing the system
North Carolina's public schools are in serious trouble, says the incoming superintendent, who expressed a sense of urgency in fixing the system
 
Last Week, the North Carolina State Senate did not repeal HB2 in lieu of the new Governor-elect...
Last Week, the North Carolina State Senate did not repeal HB2 in lieu of the new Governor-elect...
 
Since its inception in 2008, Symbiotic Networks Inc. has dedicated itself to providing the highest quality web design services in Eastern North Carolina
Since its inception in 2008, Symbiotic Networks Inc. has dedicated itself to providing the highest quality web design services in Eastern North Carolina
 
The best word to describe the year 2016 is unsettling. We barely had time to break our New Year's resolutions before the year crashed down on us
The best word to describe the year 2016 is unsettling. We barely had time to break our New Year's resolutions before the year crashed down on us
 
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday he will, by asking Washington to amend the state's Medicaid plan, expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday he will, by asking Washington to amend the state's Medicaid plan, expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act
 
The first day of the New Year is a cold and rainy event in Elizabeth City. The little town is quiet this morning-as far as I know, I could be the only one awake from the looks around.
The first day of the New Year is a cold and rainy event in Elizabeth City. The little town is quiet this morning-as far as I know, I could be the only one awake from the looks around.
 
The leaders of the General Assembly have sent a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid
The leaders of the General Assembly have sent a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid
 
For the fall 2016 graduation ceremonies, East Carolina University's College of Engineering and Technology lived up to the university's promise: Tomorrow starts here
For the fall 2016 graduation ceremonies, East Carolina University's College of Engineering and Technology lived up to the university's promise: Tomorrow starts here
 
I wrote a version of this column in the summer of 2013 as a blog. I'd heard John Lennon's Imagine on the radio and was unable to get the tune and the sentiment out of my head.

Imagine

 
I wrote a version of this column in the summer of 2013 as a blog. I'd heard John Lennon's Imagine on the radio and was unable to get the tune and the sentiment out of my head.
 
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