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Archived Results for August 2017

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Ms. Valerie Little Barnes, age 40, a resident of Blounts Creek, died Saturday, August 5, 2017
Ms. Valerie Little Barnes, age 40, a resident of Blounts Creek, died Saturday, August 5, 2017
 
All but one of the 29 speakers at Friday's public hearing of a joint legislative redistricting committee encouraged and admonished Republican lawmakers to dramatically alter the way North Carolina's electoral districts are drawn
All but one of the 29 speakers at Friday's public hearing of a joint legislative redistricting committee encouraged and admonished Republican lawmakers to dramatically alter the way North Carolina's electoral districts are drawn
 
Mr. Lester Clifton Hill, age 93, a resident of Blounts Creek, NC died Saturday August 5, 2017 at Autumnfield Rest Home of Pinetown
Mr. Lester Clifton Hill, age 93, a resident of Blounts Creek, NC died Saturday August 5, 2017 at Autumnfield Rest Home of Pinetown
 
Mrs. Leola Ann Tanksley Boyd, age 74, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
Mrs. Leola Ann Tanksley Boyd, age 74, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
 
Elmo Thornton Carawan, Jr., age 60, a resident of Bath, NC, died August 2, 2017
Elmo Thornton Carawan, Jr., age 60, a resident of Bath, NC, died August 2, 2017
 
Mr. Todd David Downs, age 48, a resident of Washington, NC died Thursday, August 3, 2017
Mr. Todd David Downs, age 48, a resident of Washington, NC died Thursday, August 3, 2017
 
William Samuel "Sammy" Robbins, Jr, a loving husband, daddy, Papa and friend went to his heavenly home July 28, 2017
William Samuel "Sammy" Robbins, Jr, a loving husband, daddy, Papa and friend went to his heavenly home July 28, 2017
 
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.
 
I am still biding time in Elizabeth City, the original "Rabbit Patch", so named because I am certain, there are more rabbits than people, here.
I am still biding time in Elizabeth City, the original "Rabbit Patch", so named because I am certain, there are more rabbits than people, here.
 
Monday's redistricting verdict issued by a panel of three federal court judges was correct in three important elements
Monday's redistricting verdict issued by a panel of three federal court judges was correct in three important elements
 
This year, lawmakers passed a controversial law protecting campus speech. Now it's up to the UNC Board of Governors to move things forward
This year, lawmakers passed a controversial law protecting campus speech. Now it's up to the UNC Board of Governors to move things forward
 
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.
 
Law school faculties hold a sacred trust. We guard the outermost portals into the legal profession, a group that wields powers to shape society in profound and lasting ways
Law school faculties hold a sacred trust. We guard the outermost portals into the legal profession, a group that wields powers to shape society in profound and lasting ways
 
Today was another excellent Sunday in Bible Study and at church. I am always grateful to learn about the Bible and its lessons.
Today was another excellent Sunday in Bible Study and at church. I am always grateful to learn about the Bible and its lessons.
 
The General Assembly tried but failed Thursday to clean up its act
 
Some are touting the federal Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (HR 38) as a bill which would expand our right to carry.
Some are touting the federal Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (HR 38) as a bill which would expand our right to carry.
 
The academic enterprise is supposed to be about truth. Those who are entrusted to teach are expected to convey knowledge to their students, not their opinions
The academic enterprise is supposed to be about truth. Those who are entrusted to teach are expected to convey knowledge to their students, not their opinions
 
For small town America, Belhaven, North Carolina is well celebrated for its elaborate 4th of July celebrations. This post is a pictorial of some of it.
For small town America, Belhaven, North Carolina is well celebrated for its elaborate 4th of July celebrations. This post is a pictorial of some of it.
 
Carl Bernstein, a curmudgeon who became immortal because of Watergate, has said the United States has found itself in yet another cold war
Carl Bernstein, a curmudgeon who became immortal because of Watergate, has said the United States has found itself in yet another cold war
 
August has been like a breath of fresh air, after Julys' heat and humidity. It is an especially lovely time to stroll by the laughing river or to sit on a rock and watch clouds.
August has been like a breath of fresh air, after Julys' heat and humidity. It is an especially lovely time to stroll by the laughing river or to sit on a rock and watch clouds.
 
Since No Child Left Behind became law in 2002, state and local educators have tried to square the figurative circle: letting students learn at their own pace while also making sure they meet rigorous standards
Since No Child Left Behind became law in 2002, state and local educators have tried to square the figurative circle: letting students learn at their own pace while also making sure they meet rigorous standards
 
On Saturday at approximately 2:45pm two men committed a robbery of the person on the 600 block of Hudnell Street
On Saturday at approximately 2:45pm two men committed a robbery of the person on the 600 block of Hudnell Street
 
The House convened briefly Thursday morning to hear veto messages from Gov. Roy Cooper, stood at ease for about a half-hour then unanimously passed by a 76-0 vote a joint Senate resolution to adjourn
The House convened briefly Thursday morning to hear veto messages from Gov. Roy Cooper, stood at ease for about a half-hour then unanimously passed by a 76-0 vote a joint Senate resolution to adjourn
 
North Carolina is ready for the next potential hurricane even as the state continues efforts to recover from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper said today during a national hurricane briefing with President Donald Trump and other federal officials
North Carolina is ready for the next potential hurricane even as the state continues efforts to recover from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper said today during a national hurricane briefing with President Donald Trump and other federal officials
 
Higher education has a public relations problem on its hands. The results of a new Pew Research survey show that almost 60 percent of Republicans believe higher education has a “negative effect on the way things are going in the country
Higher education has a public relations problem on its hands. The results of a new Pew Research survey show that almost 60 percent of Republicans believe higher education has a “negative effect on the way things are going in the country
 
While making your family's back-to-school checklist, don't forget to make sure your preteens and teenagers are current on their vaccinations
While making your family's back-to-school checklist, don't forget to make sure your preteens and teenagers are current on their vaccinations
 
This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of senators to call on Acting Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Thomas Kane and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to review and explain their plans to follow recommendations from the Department of Justice
This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of senators to call on Acting Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Thomas Kane and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to review and explain their plans to follow recommendations from the Department of Justice
 
Students in North Carolina who are failing core classes are still getting high school diplomas
Students in North Carolina who are failing core classes are still getting high school diplomas
 
Governor Roy Cooper today encouraged visitors to return to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands when evacuation orders lift at noon tomorrow following the restoration of power
Governor Roy Cooper today encouraged visitors to return to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands when evacuation orders lift at noon tomorrow following the restoration of power
 
I left Thursday morning for Elizabeth City. It was a peaceful drive even with a little rain falling. I thought of all that had been accomplished at the rabbit patch, in the last few weeks.
I left Thursday morning for Elizabeth City. It was a peaceful drive even with a little rain falling. I thought of all that had been accomplished at the rabbit patch, in the last few weeks.
 
State Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, was named to the 2017 Executive Committee of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee, a Thursday press release said
State Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, was named to the 2017 Executive Committee of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee, a Thursday press release said
 
“Blessed are the young, for they will inherit the National Debt”. Herbert Hoover
“Blessed are the young, for they will inherit the National Debt”. Herbert Hoover
 
North Carolina is a model for ending state sales tax holidays in favor of better policy, a Tax Foundation study finds
North Carolina is a model for ending state sales tax holidays in favor of better policy, a Tax Foundation study finds
 
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