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Two members of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees recently took the oath of office signifying their reappointment to the board.
Published: Sunday, June 15th, 2014 @ 3:17 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Sunday, June 15th, 2014 @ 2:57 am
By: Gene Scarborough
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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.
Published: Saturday, June 14th, 2014 @ 3:44 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Saturday, June 14th, 2014 @ 1:00 pm
By: Bill Cook
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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.
Published: Saturday, June 14th, 2014 @ 11:35 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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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.
Published: Saturday, June 14th, 2014 @ 9:12 am
By: Judy Jennette
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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.
Published: Friday, June 13th, 2014 @ 12:34 am
By: Judy Jennette
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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...
Published: Thursday, June 12th, 2014 @ 4:34 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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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.
Published: Friday, June 13th, 2014 @ 1:58 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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Where does the money for our K-12 public schools come from? You.
Published: Thursday, June 12th, 2014 @ 1:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This weekend is the 31st Annual Washington Summer Festival presented by the Chamber and Potash-Corp Aurora.
Published: Saturday, June 14th, 2014 @ 11:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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"The Other Wes Moore" by Wes Moore has been selected as the 2014 Pirate Read at East Carolina University.
Published: Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 @ 4:33 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Please welcome back the NC Symphony on June 15th for a free concert at 7:30pm thanks to PotashCorp-Aurora. Before the Symphony concert, the Emerald City Big Band will be playing for the public and during a Meet the Conductor Reception from 5:30-7:00pm.
Published: Saturday, June 14th, 2014 @ 10:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The College of Nursing's reputation as a leader in simulation-based education played a role in bringing a statewide conference on simulation technology to East Carolina University in May.
Published: Monday, June 9th, 2014 @ 7:53 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Student Government Association Historian Elizabeth Cobb is already hard at work in her new role as a student leader.
Published: Saturday, June 7th, 2014 @ 10:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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It's Friday night, I'm out of energy, the funds are tight, and I just want to kick back, and 'keep the home fire burning' with 'The Missus'.
Published: Thursday, January 6th, 2022 @ 9:37 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The choreographic work of East Carolina University dance professor John Dixon will take the national stage in Washington, D.C. on June 7. His is one of 11 works that will be featured this weekend at the American College Dance Festival Association's National College Dance Festival at the John F...
Published: Friday, June 6th, 2014 @ 11:55 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Making education available to online learners around the globe, East Carolina University is now offering its first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).
Published: Friday, June 6th, 2014 @ 1:24 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D. hosted members of the North Carolina medical provider community at the executive mansion this afternoon to make plans for the state's $13 billion Medicaid system.
Published: Friday, June 6th, 2014 @ 1:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory signed the Energy Modernization Act of 2014 today at N.C. State University, clearing the way for energy exploration, high-tech jobs and new investment in North Carolina's energy sector.
Published: Friday, June 6th, 2014 @ 8:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Senate passed a ($21.16 billion) bipartisan budget last week on Friday and Saturday.
Published: Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 @ 9:08 am
By: Bill Cook
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Students in East Carolina University's College of Engineering and Technology helped revamp information technology systems and make process improvements for two Pitt County agencies dedicated to improving the lives of children.
Published: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014 @ 6:34 pm
By: ECU News Services
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House Republican leaders are pretty excited about getting toll roads approved. (We thought the era of squeezing more money out of working people's pockets was over.)
Published: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014 @ 9:10 am
By: Brant Clifton
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April was not a disaster, but it was a weak month so thank God for May. We never promote BCN, and leave it to the Search engines and word-of-mouth as our only allure. Soon, as we begin selling access to our growing traffic, we will have promotion soon enough.
Published: Saturday, June 7th, 2014 @ 7:59 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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At the end of July, at least one East Carolina University senior will be working full time in the Research Triangle area for Cisco, an international networking company.
Published: Sunday, June 1st, 2014 @ 11:07 am
By: ECU News Services
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Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for June, 2014.
Published: Saturday, May 31st, 2014 @ 10:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
Published: Saturday, May 31st, 2014 @ 10:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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In 2006, Thom Tillis ousted fellow Republican and incumbent John Rhodes in a nasty primary fight for a Mecklenburg County state House seat.
Published: Saturday, May 31st, 2014 @ 12:46 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Although Raleigh did not lead these expeditions to the New World, he funded and authorized them.
Published: Saturday, May 31st, 2014 @ 11:00 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Senator Bill Cook filed Senate Bill 792 to stop ferry tolling. Senator Norman Sanderson joined with Sen. Cook to find other monies to permanently replace receipts that would have been generated by ferry tolling.
Published: Friday, May 30th, 2014 @ 11:58 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City will present the musical, Joseph, the Dreamer, as its final production of the 2013/14 Performing Arts Center season.
Published: Thursday, May 29th, 2014 @ 12:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The changing definition of literacy and the constant evolution of teaching methods were major topics at the first-ever Interdisciplinary Literacy Summit, held May 21 at East Carolina University.
Published: Thursday, May 29th, 2014 @ 9:15 am
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted a group of women graduating from the Durham Rescue Mission's recovery program at the governor's mansion today.
Published: Thursday, May 29th, 2014 @ 9:09 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory joined Reynolds American Inc. CEO Susan Cameron and local and state leaders in Forsyth County today at an expansion announcement by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company that will bring 200 new jobs to the region.
Published: Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 @ 2:11 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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