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A new 15-member state Senate committee will tackle issues linked to judicial reform and redistricting. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockinghham, announced the committee's formation this morning
A new 15-member state Senate committee will tackle issues linked to judicial reform and redistricting. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockinghham, announced the committee's formation this morning
 
Today, Second Lady Karen Pence traveled to Tampa, Florida to deliver remarks at a luncheon for the Creative Forces NEA Healing Arts Network Summit
Today, Second Lady Karen Pence traveled to Tampa, Florida to deliver remarks at a luncheon for the Creative Forces NEA Healing Arts Network Summit
 
When lawmakers are complaining that your building projects seem a bit expensive, it might not be the best time to tell them that you spend a little extra money to ensure that all of your bricks look the same
When lawmakers are complaining that your building projects seem a bit expensive, it might not be the best time to tell them that you spend a little extra money to ensure that all of your bricks look the same
 
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner, John Koskinen, to urge the IRS to reconsider a recent decision that will cause lower-income military retirees to lose federal benefits
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner, John Koskinen, to urge the IRS to reconsider a recent decision that will cause lower-income military retirees to lose federal benefits
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his long fight against wasteful government spending and the runaway federal debt by voting against final passage of H. Con. Res. 71, legislation establishing the congressional budget for fiscal year 2018
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his long fight against wasteful government spending and the runaway federal debt by voting against final passage of H. Con. Res. 71, legislation establishing the congressional budget for fiscal year 2018
 
Dr. Prashant Mudireddy, a physician specializing in conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, has joined Vidant Gastroenterology in Greenville
Dr. Prashant Mudireddy, a physician specializing in conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, has joined Vidant Gastroenterology in Greenville
 
President Donald J. Trump is honoring minority-owned business owners and leading advocates of minority enterprises
President Donald J. Trump is honoring minority-owned business owners and leading advocates of minority enterprises
 
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed News broke a shocking story: the FBI had reported an intelligence dossier making its way around Washington, D.C. to President Trump
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed News broke a shocking story: the FBI had reported an intelligence dossier making its way around Washington, D.C. to President Trump
 
The days have been mostly bright and the nights have been cool and very dark. Of course, there was the beautiful "harvest moon" and since then the sky has been splattered with shining silver stars.
The days have been mostly bright and the nights have been cool and very dark. Of course, there was the beautiful "harvest moon" and since then the sky has been splattered with shining silver stars.
 
In hopes of boosting average pay for principals, earlier this year the legislature added $35 million to the state budget for performance pay for principals
In hopes of boosting average pay for principals, earlier this year the legislature added $35 million to the state budget for performance pay for principals
 
One-Stop Daily Total from Beaufort County Board of Elections as of Tuesday, October 24, 2017
 
Advanced Superabrasives, Inc., a manufacturer of premium high performance grinding wheels and equipment, will expand operations at its existing facility in Mars Hill, creating 47 full-time jobs over four years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Advanced Superabrasives, Inc., a manufacturer of premium high performance grinding wheels and equipment, will expand operations at its existing facility in Mars Hill, creating 47 full-time jobs over four years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
 
President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to congratulate him on his recent electoral victory
President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to congratulate him on his recent electoral victory
 
During the 2016 gubernatorial campaign, Democratic politicians, progressive activists, and left-leaning media outlets excoriated Pat McCrory and other North Carolina Republicans for elevating divisive social disputes above the issues that most voters care most about, such as creating jobs and impr
During the 2016 gubernatorial campaign, Democratic politicians, progressive activists, and left-leaning media outlets excoriated Pat McCrory and other North Carolina Republicans for elevating divisive social disputes above the issues that most voters care most about, such as creating jobs and impr
 
Today NC Representative Bill Brisson switched his registration from Democrat to Republican
Today NC Representative Bill Brisson switched his registration from Democrat to Republican
 
This week, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to reauthorize, strengthen, and extend the Sexual Assault Forensic Registry program in an effort to help reduce the national rape kit backlog passed the Senate
This week, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to reauthorize, strengthen, and extend the Sexual Assault Forensic Registry program in an effort to help reduce the national rape kit backlog passed the Senate
 
On Wednesday October 4, 2017 Beaufort County Deputies responded to Croatan Street in Washington after a citizen reported someone had just stolen her vehicle from her driveway
On Wednesday October 4, 2017 Beaufort County Deputies responded to Croatan Street in Washington after a citizen reported someone had just stolen her vehicle from her driveway
 
Small businesses affected by Hurricane Matthew should apply now for $15 million in financing from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and nonprofit lenders, Governor Roy Cooper encouraged business owners today
Small businesses affected by Hurricane Matthew should apply now for $15 million in financing from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and nonprofit lenders, Governor Roy Cooper encouraged business owners today
 
Last week, with bipartisan support we voted to override Gov. Cooper's veto of legislation that provides voters more choices at the ballot box by increasing ballot access for smaller political parties and unaffiliated candidates for many statewide and local elections
Last week, with bipartisan support we voted to override Gov. Cooper's veto of legislation that provides voters more choices at the ballot box by increasing ballot access for smaller political parties and unaffiliated candidates for many statewide and local elections
 
In 2013, Stony Brook University (part of the SUNY system) revealed plans for a new "Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities."
In 2013, Stony Brook University (part of the SUNY system) revealed plans for a new "Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities."
 
President Donald J. Trump applauds the Senate for passing its FY 2018 Budget Resolution today and taking an important step in advancing the Administration's pro-growth and pro-jobs legislative agenda
President Donald J. Trump applauds the Senate for passing its FY 2018 Budget Resolution today and taking an important step in advancing the Administration's pro-growth and pro-jobs legislative agenda
 
We're not shy about criticizing legislators when criticism is due. That said, we also like to point out when lawmakers do the right thing
We're not shy about criticizing legislators when criticism is due. That said, we also like to point out when lawmakers do the right thing
 
One-Stop Daily Total from Beaufort County Board of Elections as of Monday, October 23, 2017
 
A line of strong storms moved across North Carolina Monday afternoon and evening devastating a regional airport, damaging dozens of homes, toppling trees, closing roads and leaving several western North Carolina communities without power
A line of strong storms moved across North Carolina Monday afternoon and evening devastating a regional airport, damaging dozens of homes, toppling trees, closing roads and leaving several western North Carolina communities without power
 
The N.C. Utilities Commission approved a massive Beaufort County solar project in October after the developer relocated the portion of the project that would have surrounded the Terra Ceia Christian School
The N.C. Utilities Commission approved a massive Beaufort County solar project in October after the developer relocated the portion of the project that would have surrounded the Terra Ceia Christian School
 
On Monday, CNN premiered an online ad touting its supposed commitment to the facts.
On Monday, CNN premiered an online ad touting its supposed commitment to the facts.
 
I just heard on the flashing image and sound contraption in my living room that President Trump has authorized the release of the John F. Kennedy assignation files. This is a major news development. I immediately opened my Iphone and went to Twitter which I use to confirm all facts these days.
I just heard on the flashing image and sound contraption in my living room that President Trump has authorized the release of the John F. Kennedy assignation files. This is a major news development. I immediately opened my Iphone and went to Twitter which I use to confirm all facts these days.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay in a lawsuit involving State Superintendent Mark Johnson and the State Board of Education
The N.C. Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay in a lawsuit involving State Superintendent Mark Johnson and the State Board of Education
 
In these perilous times of great offenses few real, most imagined, Americans have found the norms of past principled behavior difficult to reconcile in these times when pop culture dominates the mass media popularized by liberal politics.
In these perilous times of great offenses few real, most imagined, Americans have found the norms of past principled behavior difficult to reconcile in these times when pop culture dominates the mass media popularized by liberal politics.
 
This is not the only time that a war was won when the Leader was a Mad Man. One thing for sure, he would surely get Mad if you said he was Mad.
This is not the only time that a war was won when the Leader was a Mad Man. One thing for sure, he would surely get Mad if you said he was Mad.
 
A day after an internal email by a Google employee was leaked to the press, a combination of ideological intolerance and scientific illiteracy led Google to fire James Damore for "perpetuating gender stereotypes."
A day after an internal email by a Google employee was leaked to the press, a combination of ideological intolerance and scientific illiteracy led Google to fire James Damore for "perpetuating gender stereotypes."
 
"Lower taxes on American business means higher wages for American workers, and it means more products made right here in the USA."
"Lower taxes on American business means higher wages for American workers, and it means more products made right here in the USA."
 
Sunday is another time I love-especially the morning, when "Sunday Dinner" is cooking. I did not plan to write in the diary this morning, but when I had put the ham in the oven and stringbeans on the stove, all sorts of thoughts came to me.
Sunday is another time I love-especially the morning, when "Sunday Dinner" is cooking. I did not plan to write in the diary this morning, but when I had put the ham in the oven and stringbeans on the stove, all sorts of thoughts came to me.
 
I've enjoyed following the drama surrounding location of Amazon's second headquarters and, make no mistake, drama it certainly has been
I've enjoyed following the drama surrounding location of Amazon's second headquarters and, make no mistake, drama it certainly has been
 
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