Mr. Jason Leroy Lewis, age 45, a resident of Blounts Creek, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 4:30 pm
By: Announcements
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Doris Grey Morris Jones, age 95, a resident of Washington, NC died Monday March 20, 2017 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 4:27 pm
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Patricia Marie Green Arsenault, age 81, a resident of Pitt County, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her home
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 4:23 pm
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Nora Rae Alligood Woolard, age 93, a resident of Woolard Road, Chocowinity, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 4:20 pm
By: Announcements
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Who represents the people of North Carolina: the governor or the General Assembly
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 2:32 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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It is not a medical condition but a state of mind. I realize that this may be treading on sacred ground, but if you bear with me you may see my point.
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 1:13 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Today Republicans in the State Senate voted House Bill 100 into law, which restores Party affiliation to the ballot for judicial elections, despite Governor Roy Cooper's veto of the bill last week
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 11:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today highlighted his proposed NC GROW (Getting Ready for Opportunities in the Workforce) Scholarship to help make North Carolina a Top 10 Educated state by 2025. Starting next year, good students who graduated high school with a 2.0 GPA or higher would get free tuition to any NC
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 3:36 am
By: Governor's Office
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About a week ago, in his state of the state address, Cooper talked about many things. He discussed his budget plans and House Bill 2. He talked about education and the need to recruit the best teachers
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 3:25 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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If we can allow ourselves to tune out the many distractions coming out of Washington (and Raleigh), we might be able to tune into the number one domestic issue of our time - healthcare
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 3:17 am
By: Tom Campbell
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After a long and eventful life, the spark plug of Rock and Roll has passed at 90 years old. Perhaps his greatest contribution was his cross over to Rock and Roll. While most of the south was still in the throes of segregation, Chuck stole the musical heart of a whole generation of white kids.
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 @ 7:22 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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The Nash County Republican sat through two legislative meetings in two weeks hearing Duke Energy officials describe subsidies and carve-outs handed over to the solar energy industry at taxpayer expense
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 @ 5:46 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Savings for Servicemembers Act would align treatment of the National Guard and Reservists with federal workers who have a 50 mile minimum for travel compensation, and help reduce the cost of service to those in the Guard and Reserves
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 @ 5:45 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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The Republican Party of North Carolina released the following statement from Chairman Robin Hayes regarding Judge Neil Gorsuch's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 @ 3:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Two employers plan to create 118 new jobs in McDowell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 @ 12:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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AOP saw a wonderful reception this past Thursday evening for the second group of Students of the Pamlico, and the Belhaven Arts Council Oil Painting Exhibits
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 @ 10:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I smelled rain, when I went out this morning. Showers came about an hour later and didn't surprise me. The house was as silent as an empty church. What a contrast to the night before, I thought.
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 @ 9:56 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Do you keep up with your friends and family by typing personal letters and dropping them in the mailbox? Do you do all your shopping at the mall? When traveling, do you use a pay phone to get directions or to call a taxi?
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 @ 9:55 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Spazz Fest VIII will kick off with a Pitch Competition on Saturday, March 25 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at The Willis Building
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 @ 9:49 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On 03-03-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit assisted Probation Officers with conducting a search at Tandric Tyre's residence located at 1085 Peed Town Road in Aurora
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 @ 9:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Cooper has nominated two new members to serve on the North Carolina Department of Transportation Board
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 @ 5:52 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Claudia Ferrufino-Sosa was just 28 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 @ 3:51 am
By: ECU News Services
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Music Icons who have passed in 2016 - Musical footnotes of the past
Published: Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 @ 1:21 am
By: Bobby Tony
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Last Wednesday, along with Senator Harry Brown and Senator Bill Rabon we filed Senate Bill 284 (Property Insurance Fairness)
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:59 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senate leaders are proposing a $1 billion middle class tax reduction plan that would lower personal and corporate income taxes, increase mortgage interest deductions, and allow for unlimited medical and charitable tax deductions
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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During today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, Senator Tillis spoke in favor of Judge Gorsuch's impressive qualifications and track record of being a mainstream and independent-minded jurist
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:54 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his steadfast support of veterans and voted for passage of H.R. 1259, the VA Accountability First Act
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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We are definitely in uncharted political territory here. Trump's "take no prisoners" approach is something we have not seen before from the Republicans.
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:48 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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The separation-of-powers battle between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led General Assembly won't end any time soon
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:47 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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I have been banned from entering that place!
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:41 pm
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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Your likelihood of developing colon cancer is an astounding one in 20, according to the American Cancer Society
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I am in Elizabeth City on this fair morning- the day that belongs to anyone with even a bit of Irish blood in their veins has dawned with birds singing.
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 6:37 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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