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A $1.5 million grant from The Duke Endowment will fund further expansion of the Statewide Telepsychiatry Program (NC-STeP), based out of East Carolina University.
A $1.5 million grant from The Duke Endowment will fund further expansion of the Statewide Telepsychiatry Program (NC-STeP), based out of East Carolina University.
 
We've got a sloppy-fat, jheri-curled "preacher" and the Phish fan club banging pots and pans and hollering in the legislative building. We've got leftist groups bogging down McCrory administration agencies with document requests and lawsuits.
We've got a sloppy-fat, jheri-curled "preacher" and the Phish fan club banging pots and pans and hollering in the legislative building. We've got leftist groups bogging down McCrory administration agencies with document requests and lawsuits.
 
A new "public-private partnership" in North Carolina appears to put hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars at risk while guaranteeing profit for a company that has run into trouble in other states.
A new "public-private partnership" in North Carolina appears to put hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars at risk while guaranteeing profit for a company that has run into trouble in other states.
 
About 200 incoming Beaufort County Community College students attended New Student Orientation sessions on Tuesday, June 24, where they met college officials, learned about student organizations and activities and had the chance to register for Fall Semester 2014 classes.
About 200 incoming Beaufort County Community College students attended New Student Orientation sessions on Tuesday, June 24, where they met college officials, learned about student organizations and activities and had the chance to register for Fall Semester 2014 classes.
 
Many have pointed to the lack of ethics in journalism these days. Many times I have bemoaned the fact that ethics has been replaced by bias, leftist agenda pushing, and the active hiding of any story that might be harmful to Democrats, the left, and the government.
Many have pointed to the lack of ethics in journalism these days. Many times I have bemoaned the fact that ethics has been replaced by bias, leftist agenda pushing, and the active hiding of any story that might be harmful to Democrats, the left, and the government.
 
The Ormond Amphitheatre is opening its doors to once again host The Promised Land - the epic true tale of a North Carolina family whose search for freedom spans generations and miles - from fighting in the Revolutionary War to traveling across America in the pursuit of religious freedom.
The Ormond Amphitheatre is opening its doors to once again host The Promised Land - the epic true tale of a North Carolina family whose search for freedom spans generations and miles - from fighting in the Revolutionary War to traveling across America in the pursuit of religious freedom.
 
The News and Observer has come up with another delusion about Common Core State Standards: that the only explanation for opposition to the standards "is that [NC] GOP leaders are being led around by tea party extremists."
The News and Observer has come up with another delusion about Common Core State Standards: that the only explanation for opposition to the standards "is that [NC] GOP leaders are being led around by tea party extremists."
 
Public Policy Polling is out with some new numbers on the highly-watched US Senate race here in good ol' NC.
Public Policy Polling is out with some new numbers on the highly-watched US Senate race here in good ol' NC.
 
Supporters of private school vouchers rallied Tuesday outside the Legislative Building urging lawmakers to lift the cap on the number of students eligible to receive the vouchers in the coming school year.
Supporters of private school vouchers rallied Tuesday outside the Legislative Building urging lawmakers to lift the cap on the number of students eligible to receive the vouchers in the coming school year.
 
Beaufort County Arts Council presents the Pamlico Opry Saturday Nights at 8:00 pm at the Turnage Theater.
Beaufort County Arts Council presents the Pamlico Opry Saturday Nights at 8:00 pm at the Turnage Theater.
 
As a prior Army officer and Desert Storm Veteran, I have followed the VA hospital scandal with great interest, as I have earned the right to be cared for in the Veterans Administration system.
As a prior Army officer and Desert Storm Veteran, I have followed the VA hospital scandal with great interest, as I have earned the right to be cared for in the Veterans Administration system.
 
PACs associated with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) spent big to get Richard Hudson through the 2012 GOP primary and general elections. (Cantor, as you know, got upended last week in the Virginia primaries.)
PACs associated with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) spent big to get Richard Hudson through the 2012 GOP primary and general elections. (Cantor, as you know, got upended last week in the Virginia primaries.)
 
This week we started the possess of looking at the differences between the State Senate and State House budgets.
This week we started the possess of looking at the differences between the State Senate and State House budgets.
 
We've had that rotund, jheri-curled oaf Bill Barber out there for months hollering about the white Republicans on Jones Street.
We've had that rotund, jheri-curled oaf Bill Barber out there for months hollering about the white Republicans on Jones Street.
 
Whether you turn first toward the family, friends, government, nonprofit groups, or business to solve society’s largest problems, you might find some interest in the latest work from William Eggers.
Whether you turn first toward the family, friends, government, nonprofit groups, or business to solve society’s largest problems, you might find some interest in the latest work from William Eggers.
 
The North Carolina House released its budget plan for FY 2014-15, which would spend $21.09 billion. The total would be a 2.3 percent increase over the current fiscal year’s budget.
The North Carolina House released its budget plan for FY 2014-15, which would spend $21.09 billion. The total would be a 2.3 percent increase over the current fiscal year’s budget.
 
Jarrod Harris Performs Stand-Up at Washington's Turnage Theatre This Weekend.
 
East Carolina University is partnering on a comprehensive, hands-on initiative aimed at fueling a regional advanced manufacturing and innovation workforce beginning with middle school students.
East Carolina University is partnering on a comprehensive, hands-on initiative aimed at fueling a regional advanced manufacturing and innovation workforce beginning with middle school students.
 
Registration is under way for those interested in enrolling in the Commercial Truck Driver Training Program at Beaufort County Community College.
Registration is under way for those interested in enrolling in the Commercial Truck Driver Training Program at Beaufort County Community College.
 
Helping students with learning differences succeed at the college level was the focus of a recent conference that drew more than 170 educators and students to East Carolina University.
Helping students with learning differences succeed at the college level was the focus of a recent conference that drew more than 170 educators and students to East Carolina University.
 
In February, I published a column titled, "Data Do Not Reflect Claims of Teacher Dissatisfaction," which pointed out that state and national data disagree with those who claim that the teaching profession is increasingly constrained and unhappy.
In February, I published a column titled, "Data Do Not Reflect Claims of Teacher Dissatisfaction," which pointed out that state and national data disagree with those who claim that the teaching profession is increasingly constrained and unhappy.
 
This week, Moral Monday took an interesting turn; instead of ending in arrests, the evening ended with a civil discussion and an eerie march through the State Legislative Building.
This week, Moral Monday took an interesting turn; instead of ending in arrests, the evening ended with a civil discussion and an eerie march through the State Legislative Building.
 
Members of the Beaufort County Community Foundation's first international travel group posed for a photograph in the train station at Salisbury, England, during their recent trip.
Members of the Beaufort County Community Foundation's first international travel group posed for a photograph in the train station at Salisbury, England, during their recent trip.
 
The August 24, 1587 baptism of Virginia Dare, the first English born Christian in the New World. Image courtesy of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC.
The August 24, 1587 baptism of Virginia Dare, the first English born Christian in the New World. Image courtesy of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC.
 
Two members of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees recently took the oath of office signifying their reappointment to the board.
Two members of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees recently took the oath of office signifying their reappointment to the board.
 
I am an advocate of getting local property tax in line with actual values for which it might sell. Right now, Realtors tell me their average sale is 70% of appraised value.
I am an advocate of getting local property tax in line with actual values for which it might sell. Right now, Realtors tell me their average sale is 70% of appraised value.
 
On June 21, 2014, at Washington High School, NFL standout Terence Copper will headline a special day for those that want to engage in or just learn the manly sport of American Football.
On June 21, 2014, at Washington High School, NFL standout Terence Copper will headline a special day for those that want to engage in or just learn the manly sport of American Football.
 
The N.C. State House of Representatives passed a ($21.09 billion) budget today. Next, the leadership of the Senate and House will go into conference over the budget.
The N.C. State House of Representatives passed a ($21.09 billion) budget today. Next, the leadership of the Senate and House will go into conference over the budget.
 
The “Moral Monday” protestors, led by the state chapter of the NAACP, have a list of demands that, if implemented, would cost North Carolina taxpayers nearly $3 billion dollars now.
The “Moral Monday” protestors, led by the state chapter of the NAACP, have a list of demands that, if implemented, would cost North Carolina taxpayers nearly $3 billion dollars now.
 
Before welding students at Beaufort County Community College enter the welding laboratory and begin working with actual materials, they can now hone their skills using a new virtual welder.
Before welding students at Beaufort County Community College enter the welding laboratory and begin working with actual materials, they can now hone their skills using a new virtual welder.
 
Wells Fargo recently contributed $5,000 to the campaign mounted by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to build a digital sign at the front of the campus along U.S. Highway 264.
Wells Fargo recently contributed $5,000 to the campaign mounted by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to build a digital sign at the front of the campus along U.S. Highway 264.
 
This week’s Bad Bill is thankfully just a joint resolution, but is important to spotlight as it advocates a topic that continues to be hotly debated both here in NC and nationwide. SJR 838, sponsored by Sens. Earline Parmon (D-Forsyth) , Don Davis (D-Greene) and Angela Bryant (D-Halifax) is a...
This week’s Bad Bill is thankfully just a joint resolution, but is important to spotlight as it advocates a topic that continues to be hotly debated both here in NC and nationwide. SJR 838, sponsored by Sens. Earline Parmon (D-Forsyth) , Don Davis (D-Greene) and Angela Bryant (D-Halifax) is a...
 
Last week I told you how the Gang of Four, comprised of Democrats Ed Booth, Jerry Langley, and Robert Belcher along with the ultimate RINO Al Klemm were going to spend Beaufort County's entire savings, about ten million dollars.
Last week I told you how the Gang of Four, comprised of Democrats Ed Booth, Jerry Langley, and Robert Belcher along with the ultimate RINO Al Klemm were going to spend Beaufort County's entire savings, about ten million dollars.
 
Where does the money for our K-12 public schools come from? You.
 
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