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Some think that it is impossible to reverse the destructive course our government is on now. Impossible is a big word and Donald Trump is a big man. I believe he is capable of achieving the impossible.
Some think that it is impossible to reverse the destructive course our government is on now. Impossible is a big word and Donald Trump is a big man. I believe he is capable of achieving the impossible.
 
On June 2 and 3, 2016, the NC Senate passed the Sixth Edition of House Bill #1030, which is its version of the 2016 Appropriations Act. The two versions of the Budget bill have several important differences.
On June 2 and 3, 2016, the NC Senate passed the Sixth Edition of House Bill #1030, which is its version of the 2016 Appropriations Act. The two versions of the Budget bill have several important differences.
 
One of my best friend's believes that Ali was a draft dodger and coward. We had a quite animated discussion about it.
One of my best friend's believes that Ali was a draft dodger and coward. We had a quite animated discussion about it.
 
Incumbent U.S. Reps. Renee Ellmers and George Holding share many core beliefs about what ails America, and offer similar solutions for some of those ills
Incumbent U.S. Reps. Renee Ellmers and George Holding share many core beliefs about what ails America, and offer similar solutions for some of those ills
 
Unlike the dog, I am perfectly capable of typing my own column. After all I've spent plenty of time on Mom's keyboard, though until now, I've kept my typing talents secret.
Unlike the dog, I am perfectly capable of typing my own column. After all I've spent plenty of time on Mom's keyboard, though until now, I've kept my typing talents secret.
 
Please join the Eastern NC Tea Party this Thursday, June 9 at 5:30 pm at La Ribera Mexican Restaurant (corner of Red Banks and Arlington), Our guest speaker will be Jay Delancy, founder and head of the NC Voter Integrity Project.
Please join the Eastern NC Tea Party this Thursday, June 9 at 5:30 pm at La Ribera Mexican Restaurant (corner of Red Banks and Arlington), Our guest speaker will be Jay Delancy, founder and head of the NC Voter Integrity Project.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed the new Chairman for the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs. Furnie Lambert of Robeson County was sworn-in as chairman today
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed the new Chairman for the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs. Furnie Lambert of Robeson County was sworn-in as chairman today
 
The College of The Albemarle Performing Arts Center will present the musical "King David (Sweet Psalmist of Israel)"
 
Just in case someone has not been made aware of the possible severe weather issues for Sunday from 2:00 pm through 2:00 am Monday morning this is your awareness update.
Just in case someone has not been made aware of the possible severe weather issues for Sunday from 2:00 pm through 2:00 am Monday morning this is your awareness update.
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) has received the American Logistics Association's (ALA) Distinguished Service Award for his commitment to improving the quality of life for active duty and retired military, veterans, and their families
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) has received the American Logistics Association's (ALA) Distinguished Service Award for his commitment to improving the quality of life for active duty and retired military, veterans, and their families
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined Brigadier General David Turner, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and state and local representatives today to survey progress of the new Gallants Channel Bridge project and tour the Port of Morehead City
Governor Pat McCrory joined Brigadier General David Turner, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and state and local representatives today to survey progress of the new Gallants Channel Bridge project and tour the Port of Morehead City
 
By a 60-49 vote, the state House on Thursday passed a bill that would temporarily remove five of North Carolina's lowest-performing public schools from their districts, placing them instead under the supervision of an Achievement School District
By a 60-49 vote, the state House on Thursday passed a bill that would temporarily remove five of North Carolina's lowest-performing public schools from their districts, placing them instead under the supervision of an Achievement School District
 
His birth name was not how most people knew him. He cast off the shackles of his heritage and forged a new future under the name Muhammad Ali. In doing so, he became the most recognizable person on earth. He was often vain, sometimes outrageous, but always with a mischievous smile.
His birth name was not how most people knew him. He cast off the shackles of his heritage and forged a new future under the name Muhammad Ali. In doing so, he became the most recognizable person on earth. He was often vain, sometimes outrageous, but always with a mischievous smile.
 
Graduating high school is often a huge relief for students. Years of studying, waking up early, staying late for band or sport practice are finally behind them and they look forward to the freedom of adulthood
Graduating high school is often a huge relief for students. Years of studying, waking up early, staying late for band or sport practice are finally behind them and they look forward to the freedom of adulthood
 
Efforts to block the controversial high-occupancy or toll lanes on Interstate 77 in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties gained momentum on Wednesday as a bill to cancel the project cleared two committees
Efforts to block the controversial high-occupancy or toll lanes on Interstate 77 in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties gained momentum on Wednesday as a bill to cancel the project cleared two committees
 
On Tuesday, May 31, the first cohort of students graduated from Beaufort County Community College's fire academy
On Tuesday, May 31, the first cohort of students graduated from Beaufort County Community College's fire academy
 
Senate leaders on Tuesday began unveiling their $22.2 billion General Fund budget, including a nearly 20 percent pay boost for teachers over two years, a middle-class tax cut, and a tuition freeze for UNC system students
Senate leaders on Tuesday began unveiling their $22.2 billion General Fund budget, including a nearly 20 percent pay boost for teachers over two years, a middle-class tax cut, and a tuition freeze for UNC system students
 
North Carolina hit another milestone in Medicaid reform today when Governor Pat McCrory signed an application that will pave the way for an innovative North Carolina solution
North Carolina hit another milestone in Medicaid reform today when Governor Pat McCrory signed an application that will pave the way for an innovative North Carolina solution
 
As part of Governor Pat McCrory's efforts to connect veterans, active duty military and their families to jobs in the state, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs released the 2016 NC4VETS Resource Guide
As part of Governor Pat McCrory's efforts to connect veterans, active duty military and their families to jobs in the state, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs released the 2016 NC4VETS Resource Guide
 
An East Carolina University researcher and colleagues at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found broad support for raising the minimum age for tobacco sales in North Carolina and across the country
An East Carolina University researcher and colleagues at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found broad support for raising the minimum age for tobacco sales in North Carolina and across the country
 
Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for June, 2016
 
A couple dozen seventh and eight grade female students from three Pitt County schools recently participated in a Biomedical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Workshop at the Brody School of Medicine.
A couple dozen seventh and eight grade female students from three Pitt County schools recently participated in a Biomedical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Workshop at the Brody School of Medicine.
 
Governor Pat McCrory's nominee for State Controller, Dr. Linda Morrison Combs, was sworn-in today during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion
Governor Pat McCrory's nominee for State Controller, Dr. Linda Morrison Combs, was sworn-in today during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion
 
Katie Couric recently released a documentary on gun violence, entitled: "Under the Gun." Gun rights activists, including the NRA and Grass Roots North Carolina, are enraged over her deceptive editing .
Katie Couric recently released a documentary on gun violence, entitled: "Under the Gun." Gun rights activists, including the NRA and Grass Roots North Carolina, are enraged over her deceptive editing .
 
This Memorial Day week-end, we remember the greater than 1,448,900 servicemen who fought and died in our wars and battles over the many years.
This Memorial Day week-end, we remember the greater than 1,448,900 servicemen who fought and died in our wars and battles over the many years.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson joined state and local representatives Friday morning to open the completed U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass.
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson joined state and local representatives Friday morning to open the completed U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass.
 
For years, the Left has smeared law enforcement officers as racists by claiming that black and other minority crime suspects are more likely to be shot by police.
For years, the Left has smeared law enforcement officers as racists by claiming that black and other minority crime suspects are more likely to be shot by police.
 
The Vidant Health Board of Directors has announced the recipients of the Second Annual Board Quality Leadership Award
The Vidant Health Board of Directors has announced the recipients of the Second Annual Board Quality Leadership Award
 
Political pundits continue to debate the sources of Donald Trump's success during the 2016 Republican presidential primary process
Political pundits continue to debate the sources of Donald Trump's success during the 2016 Republican presidential primary process
 
No matter what age or interests a person has, almost everyone loves bears! It is a little known fact that the biggest black bears on the planet and the highest black bear densities in the world are not found in Canada or Alaska, but in coastal North Carolina!
No matter what age or interests a person has, almost everyone loves bears! It is a little known fact that the biggest black bears on the planet and the highest black bear densities in the world are not found in Canada or Alaska, but in coastal North Carolina!
 
The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) has been honored as a 2016 Army Community of Excellence Winner. North Carolina placed third out of 34 competing installations for this national award.
The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) has been honored as a 2016 Army Community of Excellence Winner. North Carolina placed third out of 34 competing installations for this national award.
 
Anybody going to South Carolina Beaches should take a good book or games for children as it will be a wet Holiday Weekend.
Anybody going to South Carolina Beaches should take a good book or games for children as it will be a wet Holiday Weekend.
 
In response to the need for a new mobile simulation lab for EMS students at Beaufort County Community College, PotashCorp donated $18,500 toward the purchase of an ambulance
In response to the need for a new mobile simulation lab for EMS students at Beaufort County Community College, PotashCorp donated $18,500 toward the purchase of an ambulance
 
I am writing my most difficult book report ever at 70 years old. It is about another GI I did not know, and an enemy I never wanted to know. Yet we were all in the same place forty-eight years ago along with a bunch of others, with us trying to kill him and his comrades and him trying to kill us
I am writing my most difficult book report ever at 70 years old. It is about another GI I did not know, and an enemy I never wanted to know. Yet we were all in the same place forty-eight years ago along with a bunch of others, with us trying to kill him and his comrades and him trying to kill us
 
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