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Governor Cooper has signed the following bills into law
Governor Cooper has signed the following bills into law
 
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Vice Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, attended a hearing with the Acting Deputy Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection present, Ron Vitiello, and called for securing the border from a humanitari
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Vice Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, attended a hearing with the Acting Deputy Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection present, Ron Vitiello, and called for securing the border from a humanitari
 
I have been writing a regular column on North Carolina politics and public policy since 1986
I have been writing a regular column on North Carolina politics and public policy since 1986
 
The Beaufort County Board of Education will meet Monday, June 29, 2017
 
The BCTMA, I.C. Improv and Rob Mallison filled out the bill for this past Friday's Pamlico Sounds
The BCTMA, I.C. Improv and Rob Mallison filled out the bill for this past Friday's Pamlico Sounds
 
Harry John Stokes, Sr., 75, of Belhaven, NC, passed away Friday May 19, 2017 at his home
Harry John Stokes, Sr., 75, of Belhaven, NC, passed away Friday May 19, 2017 at his home
 
Mrs. Josie Merchant Neel Hickman, age 86, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Tuesday May 23, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington
Mrs. Josie Merchant Neel Hickman, age 86, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Tuesday May 23, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington
 
Ginni B. Nickell, age 71, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at her home.
Ginni B. Nickell, age 71, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at her home.
 
Carl Rochelle, 79, of Arlington, VA passed away at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Carl Rochelle, 79, of Arlington, VA passed away at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington on Saturday, May 20, 2017
 
Cousin Dotsie's family reunion took place yesterday at a little house in Windsor, a small town about twenty minutes north of the rabbit patch.
Cousin Dotsie's family reunion took place yesterday at a little house in Windsor, a small town about twenty minutes north of the rabbit patch.
 
The past six years have brought significant change in North Carolina government and policy
The past six years have brought significant change in North Carolina government and policy
 
Borealis Compounds, Inc., a supplier of plastic materials to the automotive industry, will locate a new production facility in Alexander County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Borealis Compounds, Inc., a supplier of plastic materials to the automotive industry, will locate a new production facility in Alexander County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
 
Did he really chew that? I'm so excited!
 
Voter ID is dead in North Carolina...or is it? U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts' pronouncement on the matter raises many questions, and whereas opponents of the 2013 Voter ID law were quick to celebrate victory, they might have been premature
Voter ID is dead in North Carolina...or is it? U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts' pronouncement on the matter raises many questions, and whereas opponents of the 2013 Voter ID law were quick to celebrate victory, they might have been premature
 
Two highly regarded Republican political consultants told an audience of state lawmakers, lobbyists, and renewable-energy entrepreneurs Tuesday they should consider government intervention into the renewable energy market a "slam dunk" conservative issue that wins at the ballot box
Two highly regarded Republican political consultants told an audience of state lawmakers, lobbyists, and renewable-energy entrepreneurs Tuesday they should consider government intervention into the renewable energy market a "slam dunk" conservative issue that wins at the ballot box
 
Town of Belhaven's 4th of July Pageants, 2017
 
Governor Cooper declared May 2017 Military Appreciation Month in North Carolina
Governor Cooper declared May 2017 Military Appreciation Month in North Carolina
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 5:30
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 5:30
 
Recently, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan coalition led by Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) to introduce legislation establishing a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nati
Recently, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan coalition led by Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) to introduce legislation establishing a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nati
 
The following free seminars are available through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC
The following free seminars are available through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC
 
Governor Cooper shared the following statement on the White House's 2018 budget proposal
Governor Cooper shared the following statement on the White House's 2018 budget proposal
 
The "crack of dawn" comes a lot earlier than it used too. I wake with light, by nature, and unless it is raining, I am ready to "find my day." It is early now, and the light is still soft at the rabbit patch.
The "crack of dawn" comes a lot earlier than it used too. I wake with light, by nature, and unless it is raining, I am ready to "find my day." It is early now, and the light is still soft at the rabbit patch.
 
Mr. Fred Lee, Jr., age 70, a resident of Washington, died Saturday May 20, 2017
Mr. Fred Lee, Jr., age 70, a resident of Washington, died Saturday May 20, 2017
 
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to review the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision striking down the Republican-led General Assembly’s laws requiring voter identification at the polls, altering early voting
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to review the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision striking down the Republican-led General Assembly’s laws requiring voter identification at the polls, altering early voting
 
Mrs. Paula Faye Williams Price, age 71, a resident of 58 Sandy Meadows Rd., Chocowinity died Saturday May 20, 2017 at her home
Mrs. Paula Faye Williams Price, age 71, a resident of 58 Sandy Meadows Rd., Chocowinity died Saturday May 20, 2017 at her home
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed a lower-court ruling throwing out congressional district maps North Carolina used for the 2012 and 2014 elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed a lower-court ruling throwing out congressional district maps North Carolina used for the 2012 and 2014 elections
 
Would it surprise you to learn that, depending on the poll and specific questions asked, between a quarter and a third of Democrats identify their views on abortion as "pro-life"?
Would it surprise you to learn that, depending on the poll and specific questions asked, between a quarter and a third of Democrats identify their views on abortion as "pro-life"?
 
Governor Cooper shared the following statement on today's Supreme Court decision regarding North Carolina's Congressional district maps
Governor Cooper shared the following statement on today's Supreme Court decision regarding North Carolina's Congressional district maps
 
This is a little different from what I am known for. Actually its very different but its still recognizable as all Rod Eccles.
This is a little different from what I am known for. Actually its very different but its still recognizable as all Rod Eccles.
 
This morning the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that North Carolina's 2011 congressional district maps were illegal. NCGOP Chairman Robin Hayes responded below
This morning the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that North Carolina's 2011 congressional district maps were illegal. NCGOP Chairman Robin Hayes responded below
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in locating 60-year-old Hanif Muhammed, also known as Richard Earl Long
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in locating 60-year-old Hanif Muhammed, also known as Richard Earl Long
 
Governor Roy Cooper today announced appointments to various state commissions and boards, including the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission and the North Carolina State Museum Natural Sciences Advisory Commission
Governor Roy Cooper today announced appointments to various state commissions and boards, including the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission and the North Carolina State Museum Natural Sciences Advisory Commission
 
As we wait to see what will happen in the courts with the provisions of the Voter Information Verification Act (VIVA) that were struck down by U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the General Assembly can still act to help protect the votes of all citizens in North Carolina
As we wait to see what will happen in the courts with the provisions of the Voter Information Verification Act (VIVA) that were struck down by U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the General Assembly can still act to help protect the votes of all citizens in North Carolina
 
A group of 45 students got to check off a big accomplishment after as they received their high school equivalency (HSE) from Beaufort County Community College on May 17
A group of 45 students got to check off a big accomplishment after as they received their high school equivalency (HSE) from Beaufort County Community College on May 17
 
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