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Most of us pay no attention to those Warning Signs until it is a bit too late. Then inevitably, we adapt the song as if it was written about us.
Most of us pay no attention to those Warning Signs until it is a bit too late. Then inevitably, we adapt the song as if it was written about us.
 
A stint in juvenile detention is tough for kids who run afoul of the law, but it's nothing compared to time spent in adult prison
A stint in juvenile detention is tough for kids who run afoul of the law, but it's nothing compared to time spent in adult prison
 
The Office of Health Access in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, working with the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation, has secured a grant that should go a long way towards improving population health in the East
The Office of Health Access in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, working with the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation, has secured a grant that should go a long way towards improving population health in the East
 
Canadian Balladeer Gordon Lightfoot was never a fixture among my favorites, as I consumed volumes of the uniquely eclectic music from the most enlightened periods of any within the realm of the classical creation of music; however, Balladeer Lightfoot did create one song that has stuck with me.
Canadian Balladeer Gordon Lightfoot was never a fixture among my favorites, as I consumed volumes of the uniquely eclectic music from the most enlightened periods of any within the realm of the classical creation of music; however, Balladeer Lightfoot did create one song that has stuck with me.
 
Politically charged debates over teacher pay are nothing new
 
Of all the differences among the three budgets submitted for the upcoming two-year spending cycle, none is larger, and less likely to be negotiated, than the $4.4 billion Medicaid expansion Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is pushing
Of all the differences among the three budgets submitted for the upcoming two-year spending cycle, none is larger, and less likely to be negotiated, than the $4.4 billion Medicaid expansion Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is pushing
 
The House budget includes more than $3 billion in transportation funding each year of the biennium, in addition to the General Fund appropriations for other state operations
The House budget includes more than $3 billion in transportation funding each year of the biennium, in addition to the General Fund appropriations for other state operations
 
Thirty-eight amendments consuming nearly eight hours of debate (including a few extended breaks) wound up changing few minds
Thirty-eight amendments consuming nearly eight hours of debate (including a few extended breaks) wound up changing few minds
 
The Obama administration and its fronts in the Senate accomplished what Richard Nixon wasn't able to accomplish, which was the suppression of an entire movement against him.
The Obama administration and its fronts in the Senate accomplished what Richard Nixon wasn't able to accomplish, which was the suppression of an entire movement against him.
 
A five-year, $1,192,468 million grant will help East Carolina University's College of Education provide scholarships for additional math and science teachers in eastern North Carolina as well as gain insight into their early teaching experience
A five-year, $1,192,468 million grant will help East Carolina University's College of Education provide scholarships for additional math and science teachers in eastern North Carolina as well as gain insight into their early teaching experience
 
Senators from both parties Wednesday cited the state Constitution and precedent in defending a law passed in December reducing the governor's number of political appointees and requiring confirmation of his Cabinet members
Senators from both parties Wednesday cited the state Constitution and precedent in defending a law passed in December reducing the governor's number of political appointees and requiring confirmation of his Cabinet members
 
When the oppressed take over from the oppressor, they usually remove all the statues and reminders of their former masters.
When the oppressed take over from the oppressor, they usually remove all the statues and reminders of their former masters.
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper gave General Assembly Republicans a Memorial Day weekend present: yet another legal challenge to legislation the governor claims unconstitutionally limits his executive powers
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper gave General Assembly Republicans a Memorial Day weekend present: yet another legal challenge to legislation the governor claims unconstitutionally limits his executive powers
 
The North Carolina House education budget is scratch made, taking few cues from the Senate's plan, Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, told Carolina Journal on Thursday
The North Carolina House education budget is scratch made, taking few cues from the Senate's plan, Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, told Carolina Journal on Thursday
 
If I had been there in 1965, I might have looked at my cousin Alex and said, “All those people on our Grandpa’s steps are complete strangers with very familiar faces”. My cousin might have said to me, “Alex (we were both named “Alex”), “Those are your Grandpa’s Neighbors. Don’t you recognize them?”
If I had been there in 1965, I might have looked at my cousin Alex and said, “All those people on our Grandpa’s steps are complete strangers with very familiar faces”. My cousin might have said to me, “Alex (we were both named “Alex”), “Those are your Grandpa’s Neighbors. Don’t you recognize them?”
 
Jeff Jenkins's new book is now available at www.Jenkins100.com.
Jeff Jenkins's new book is now available at www.Jenkins100.com.
 
December 29, 2016 ...128 years ago today, a group of Lumbee petitioned the United States Government for recognition as an American Indian tribe. That fight continues today.
December 29, 2016 ...128 years ago today, a group of Lumbee petitioned the United States Government for recognition as an American Indian tribe. That fight continues today.
 
Even though we Georgians claim the Allman Brothers as our own, they actually did not settle in Georgia until after they were well on their way to stardom. Of course no good story stand on its own, they must be embellished with a bit of folklore.
Even though we Georgians claim the Allman Brothers as our own, they actually did not settle in Georgia until after they were well on their way to stardom. Of course no good story stand on its own, they must be embellished with a bit of folklore.
 
Keep an Eye on the Political Coup that is brewing. It is coordinated at many levels.
 
Incoming East Carolina University students will explore America's poverty crisis and social inequality in this year's Pirate Read selection
Incoming East Carolina University students will explore America's poverty crisis and social inequality in this year's Pirate Read selection
 
The process of finding new ways to help patients live healthier lives may have just become a little easier for faculty in East Carolina University's College of Allied Health Sciences and College of Nursing
The process of finding new ways to help patients live healthier lives may have just become a little easier for faculty in East Carolina University's College of Allied Health Sciences and College of Nursing
 
William Ellison Jr., born April Ellison, (c. April 1790 - December 5, 1861) was a cotton gin maker and blacksmith in South Carolina, a free Negro and former slave who achieved considerable success in business before the American Civil War.
William Ellison Jr., born April Ellison, (c. April 1790 - December 5, 1861) was a cotton gin maker and blacksmith in South Carolina, a free Negro and former slave who achieved considerable success in business before the American Civil War.
 
George Washington once warned: "If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."
George Washington once warned: "If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."
 
Fortunately the list of Slave Owners includes General U.S. Grant and numerous Presidents.
Fortunately the list of Slave Owners includes General U.S. Grant and numerous Presidents.
 
As students, faculty, staff and visitors navigate East Carolina University's campus this summer, they are all but guaranteed to encounter construction crews working to keep buildings and infrastructure up to date and in working order
As students, faculty, staff and visitors navigate East Carolina University's campus this summer, they are all but guaranteed to encounter construction crews working to keep buildings and infrastructure up to date and in working order
 
I heard one of the pundits on the morning news make a statement that struck me a very profound. Speaking about the bombing in Manchester, England, he stated that England is the most surveilled country in the world. Manchester is 2nd behind London as the most surveilled city in England.
I heard one of the pundits on the morning news make a statement that struck me a very profound. Speaking about the bombing in Manchester, England, he stated that England is the most surveilled country in the world. Manchester is 2nd behind London as the most surveilled city in England.
 
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
 
Sometimes the comment section turns into a longer discussion which would be better expressed as a stand along article
Sometimes the comment section turns into a longer discussion which would be better expressed as a stand along article
 
Former Wilmington-area theater owner Finley Powell on April 22 committed suicide at a Kure Beach house owned by his father
Former Wilmington-area theater owner Finley Powell on April 22 committed suicide at a Kure Beach house owned by his father
 
I have a great deal for this 1 bedroom apartment /bungalow (ground floor) in Nags Head, North Carolina on the Ocean for 700.00 for the week. It has a full kitchen and sleeps 4.
I have a great deal for this 1 bedroom apartment /bungalow (ground floor) in Nags Head, North Carolina on the Ocean for 700.00 for the week. It has a full kitchen and sleeps 4.
 
Five students graduated from Beaufort County Community College's medical laboratory technology program on May 9. Ric Balanay, Mercedes Brinn, Adam Howell, Laura Nichols and Amber Pope were honored at the ceremony
Five students graduated from Beaufort County Community College's medical laboratory technology program on May 9. Ric Balanay, Mercedes Brinn, Adam Howell, Laura Nichols and Amber Pope were honored at the ceremony
 
Currently, we are offering a magnificent discount the week of July 27 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Per night cost is 165.00 per night (4 night minimum).
Currently, we are offering a magnificent discount the week of July 27 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Per night cost is 165.00 per night (4 night minimum).
 
Some education items in the Senate budget will remain, House leaders say
 
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