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Classes are available at the Washington County Center in Roper through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC
Classes are available at the Washington County Center in Roper through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC
 
Republicans proudly welcome more competition on the ballot from unaffiliated candidates and newly empowered political parties like the Green Party
Republicans proudly welcome more competition on the ballot from unaffiliated candidates and newly empowered political parties like the Green Party
 
Down here in Atlanta, I attended an author event that was a prologue to the Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA) Book Festival coming up in November.
Down here in Atlanta, I attended an author event that was a prologue to the Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA) Book Festival coming up in November.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court returned to work in October with plenty of high-profile issues on its docket
The U.S. Supreme Court returned to work in October with plenty of high-profile issues on its docket
 
Most cities of any size are salivating at the opportunity to land the big Amazon fish, including several in North Carolina angling to win the trophy
Most cities of any size are salivating at the opportunity to land the big Amazon fish, including several in North Carolina angling to win the trophy
 
Photos of the Week: Early October
 
Sunday dawned fair. I was driving to the grocery store, not long after the day was born. I was having company for breakfast!
Sunday dawned fair. I was driving to the grocery store, not long after the day was born. I was having company for breakfast!
 
A three-judge panel overseeing the federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's legislative election maps wants names of at least three people who could draw new sets of maps
A three-judge panel overseeing the federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's legislative election maps wants names of at least three people who could draw new sets of maps
 
The Trump Administration announced that the federal government will no longer make Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) payments under the Affordable Care Act, ensuring that health insurance premiums will sky rocket in North Carolina
The Trump Administration announced that the federal government will no longer make Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) payments under the Affordable Care Act, ensuring that health insurance premiums will sky rocket in North Carolina
 
Mrs. Verna Dell Moore "Sister" Faucette, age 102, entered her Heavenly Reward on October 16, 2017
Mrs. Verna Dell Moore "Sister" Faucette, age 102, entered her Heavenly Reward on October 16, 2017
 
Mrs. Dora Roberson Willey, age 67, of Jones Circle, Chocowinity, died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at her home
Mrs. Dora Roberson Willey, age 67, of Jones Circle, Chocowinity, died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at her home
 
Helen Reason Cherry, 83, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Helen Reason Cherry, 83, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
 
Mr. Hoyt Guilford Leggett, age 92, a resident of Leggett Road, Washington, NC died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his residence
Mr. Hoyt Guilford Leggett, age 92, a resident of Leggett Road, Washington, NC died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his residence
 
The ideological imbalance of American university faculties is not news. Whether one looks at faculty voter registrations, publications, course syllabi reading lists, or merely the steady stream of radical-left "outrages of the day," the evidence is amply sufficient
The ideological imbalance of American university faculties is not news. Whether one looks at faculty voter registrations, publications, course syllabi reading lists, or merely the steady stream of radical-left "outrages of the day," the evidence is amply sufficient
 
As Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces, it is an honor to celebrate the 242nd birthday of the United States Navy.
As Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces, it is an honor to celebrate the 242nd birthday of the United States Navy.
 
A new initiative in North Carolina, Teaching Scholars Award Program, aims to encourage young teachers to work in rural areas in exchange for financial rewards and enrichment opportunities
A new initiative in North Carolina, Teaching Scholars Award Program, aims to encourage young teachers to work in rural areas in exchange for financial rewards and enrichment opportunities
 
"I see conservative women regularly abused on social media by some of the same people slamming Weinstein."
"I see conservative women regularly abused on social media by some of the same people slamming Weinstein."
 
Many of the comments in this series are nothing more than random thoughts on various issues that I have still to clarify in my mind. I usually use the written form to set out my thoughts and then try to debunk or reinforce my beliefs (biases) with some research.
Many of the comments in this series are nothing more than random thoughts on various issues that I have still to clarify in my mind. I usually use the written form to set out my thoughts and then try to debunk or reinforce my beliefs (biases) with some research.
 
Two years ago, East Carolina University psychiatrist Vivek Anand documented adolescent use of and opinions on electronic cigarettes
Two years ago, East Carolina University psychiatrist Vivek Anand documented adolescent use of and opinions on electronic cigarettes
 
I left today’s Colts game because President Trump and I will not dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem.
I left today’s Colts game because President Trump and I will not dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold the following public hearings on October 19, 2017 at or soon after 3:00 PM
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold the following public hearings on October 19, 2017 at or soon after 3:00 PM
 
Today, Governor Cooper met with Secretary of Public Safety Erik Hooks and state prison leaders to discuss the incident at Pasquotank Correctional Institution and action to improve security at state prisons
Today, Governor Cooper met with Secretary of Public Safety Erik Hooks and state prison leaders to discuss the incident at Pasquotank Correctional Institution and action to improve security at state prisons
 
Legislating a problem away is an extremely tempting option, when available. Why not try to fix the most intractable problem in public higher education-its intensifying politicization-with a single stroke of a pen, if you hold the ultimate authority through legislative majorities
Legislating a problem away is an extremely tempting option, when available. Why not try to fix the most intractable problem in public higher education-its intensifying politicization-with a single stroke of a pen, if you hold the ultimate authority through legislative majorities
 
It is early evening on Friday the thirteenth, at the rabbit patch.
It is early evening on Friday the thirteenth, at the rabbit patch.
 
North Carolina is teeming with new business owners, some of whom not yet old enough for middle school
North Carolina is teeming with new business owners, some of whom not yet old enough for middle school
 
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D., got her flu shot Thursday and encouraged others to get vaccinated, too, with the flu season underway
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D., got her flu shot Thursday and encouraged others to get vaccinated, too, with the flu season underway
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that a wood veneer manufacturer, a regional collaborative for economic development, and four individual North Carolinians have won NCWorks Awards of Distinction for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in workforce development
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that a wood veneer manufacturer, a regional collaborative for economic development, and four individual North Carolinians have won NCWorks Awards of Distinction for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in workforce development
 
In January 2018, Tomas Lopez will replace Bob Hall as Executive Director of Democracy NC
In January 2018, Tomas Lopez will replace Bob Hall as Executive Director of Democracy NC
 
A tower crane carried the final beam of the new East Carolina University student center to its destination under a beautiful blue, fall sky on Oct. 4
A tower crane carried the final beam of the new East Carolina University student center to its destination under a beautiful blue, fall sky on Oct. 4
 
Gov. Roy Cooper shared the following statement on the deaths of employees at Pasquotank Correctional Institution
Gov. Roy Cooper shared the following statement on the deaths of employees at Pasquotank Correctional Institution
 
On Monday, Actress Jessica Chastain weighed in on the revelations about Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual harassment of multiple women and what she had to say was damning to those in the industry who have claimed that they had no idea about Weinstein's notorious behavior.
On Monday, Actress Jessica Chastain weighed in on the revelations about Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual harassment of multiple women and what she had to say was damning to those in the industry who have claimed that they had no idea about Weinstein's notorious behavior.
 
The Airline Industry has changed Flip Wilson's famous quote from, "A Lie Is As Good As The Truth As Long As You Get Somebody To Believe You" to "A Lie Is As Good As The Truth As Long As You Collect The Money".
The Airline Industry has changed Flip Wilson's famous quote from, "A Lie Is As Good As The Truth As Long As You Get Somebody To Believe You" to "A Lie Is As Good As The Truth As Long As You Collect The Money".
 
This week Gov. Roy Cooper will help launch the State Reentry Council Collaborative, an effort to help formerly incarcerated people successfully return to the community and become productive contributors to society
This week Gov. Roy Cooper will help launch the State Reentry Council Collaborative, an effort to help formerly incarcerated people successfully return to the community and become productive contributors to society
 
Proponents of school choice in North Carolina have reason to cheer the state’s ninth-place ranking in the Center for Education Reform Parent Power! Index for 2017
Proponents of school choice in North Carolina have reason to cheer the state’s ninth-place ranking in the Center for Education Reform Parent Power! Index for 2017
 
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