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8.04% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
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The counties of Beaufort, Bertie, Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell Washington and Wayne along with the Cities of Goldsboro and Washington were invited to attend an organizational meeting for a "Joint Land Use Policy Committee for the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base".
The counties of Beaufort, Bertie, Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell Washington and Wayne along with the Cities of Goldsboro and Washington were invited to attend an organizational meeting for a "Joint Land Use Policy Committee for the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base".
 
Several members of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees donned prison garb and posed behind the bars of a mock jail recently to support a drive by BCCC faculty and staff to help fund scholarships for high school equivalency testing.
Several members of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees donned prison garb and posed behind the bars of a mock jail recently to support a drive by BCCC faculty and staff to help fund scholarships for high school equivalency testing.
 
We've done some extensive reporting on the speaker's activities on Jones Street. Greg Brannon – one of speaker Thom's opponents in the US Senate primary campaign has raised ethical questions about the state House's top man.
We've done some extensive reporting on the speaker's activities on Jones Street. Greg Brannon – one of speaker Thom's opponents in the US Senate primary campaign has raised ethical questions about the state House's top man.
 
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, few of the fastest growing occupations require a four-year or graduate degree for entry. In this week's CommenTerry, I discuss implications of their findings for North Carolina.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, few of the fastest growing occupations require a four-year or graduate degree for entry. In this week's CommenTerry, I discuss implications of their findings for North Carolina.
 
Studies conducted at East Carolina University have shown a way to predict which heart surgery patients may have a common postoperative complication as well as a way to treat those patients ahead of time to prevent it.
Studies conducted at East Carolina University have shown a way to predict which heart surgery patients may have a common postoperative complication as well as a way to treat those patients ahead of time to prevent it.
 
The voters of Beaufort County have just recently been treated to two examples of disgusting, sleazy politics. The Republican Party in Beaufort County has just been subjected to an exhibition of one of the things that keeps the GOP from becoming a viable governing force in the county.
The voters of Beaufort County have just recently been treated to two examples of disgusting, sleazy politics. The Republican Party in Beaufort County has just been subjected to an exhibition of one of the things that keeps the GOP from becoming a viable governing force in the county.
 
East Carolina University's rehabilitation counseling program is ranked among the best graduate programs in the nation, according to a listing released today by U.S. News & World Report.
East Carolina University's rehabilitation counseling program is ranked among the best graduate programs in the nation, according to a listing released today by U.S. News & World Report.
 
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) has received a grant from the John William Pope Foundation for $25,000 in support of the Museum's School Bus Scholarship Fund.
 
In the interest of transparency, I am compelled to publish this post even though it was not easy to do so. Why? Beaufort County Now did have a good February.
In the interest of transparency, I am compelled to publish this post even though it was not easy to do so. Why? Beaufort County Now did have a good February.
 
A challenge grant in the amount of $5,000 was recently donated by the Harriett Mish Estate 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.
A challenge grant in the amount of $5,000 was recently donated by the Harriett Mish Estate 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.
 
Last fall when the American Heart Association issued new guidelines to help doctors teach their patients about their risks of developing cardiovascular disease – accompanied by a bulky computer spreadsheet calculator – one ECU physician thought he had a better idea.
Last fall when the American Heart Association issued new guidelines to help doctors teach their patients about their risks of developing cardiovascular disease – accompanied by a bulky computer spreadsheet calculator – one ECU physician thought he had a better idea.
 
Going to college can be an expensive proposition. Tuition has been rising steadily in North Carolina and in other states. Many students receive aid in the form of a federal Pell Grant, but the Pell Grant Program faces problems and needs serious reform. Dr. Jenna Ashley Robinson, director of...
Going to college can be an expensive proposition. Tuition has been rising steadily in North Carolina and in other states. Many students receive aid in the form of a federal Pell Grant, but the Pell Grant Program faces problems and needs serious reform. Dr. Jenna Ashley Robinson, director of...
 
Duke Energy and Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) today announced a $141,029 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation.
Duke Energy and Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) today announced a $141,029 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation.
 
Humorous anecdotes, stories of her love of learning and teaching, and praise from a former governor showered Janice Hardison Faulkner as a gallery space in Joyner Library was dedicated in her honor March 10.
Humorous anecdotes, stories of her love of learning and teaching, and praise from a former governor showered Janice Hardison Faulkner as a gallery space in Joyner Library was dedicated in her honor March 10.
 
Remember voting for a bond on the ballot? You know, those things city, county and the state government use to pay for things like prisons, schools, roads, and any number of things.
Remember voting for a bond on the ballot? You know, those things city, county and the state government use to pay for things like prisons, schools, roads, and any number of things.
 
Elections can be viewed at many different angles, from analyzing voter turnout to interpreting vote totals.
Elections can be viewed at many different angles, from analyzing voter turnout to interpreting vote totals.
 
Liberals have long misused words to suit their needs, and often embrace the banning of some words to suit other needs. Semantics obfuscation is an important tool of the Liberal. Now, here in Beaufort County, nominal Republicans embrace the Liberal's tool of talk.
Liberals have long misused words to suit their needs, and often embrace the banning of some words to suit other needs. Semantics obfuscation is an important tool of the Liberal. Now, here in Beaufort County, nominal Republicans embrace the Liberal's tool of talk.
 
A new degree program at East Carolina University gives students an edge  -  and potentially higher salaries - in careers requiring skills in forensic science and crime scene investigation.
A new degree program at East Carolina University gives students an edge  -  and potentially higher salaries - in careers requiring skills in forensic science and crime scene investigation.
 
We've come to realize there is A LOT of "theatre" in politics. Both sides holler about the other doing the little people wrong. Both sides claim to have the best interests of the people at heart - to be good stewards of their money.
We've come to realize there is A LOT of "theatre" in politics. Both sides holler about the other doing the little people wrong. Both sides claim to have the best interests of the people at heart - to be good stewards of their money.
 
Beaufort County Community College faculty, students and staff and members of the public helped the college collect almost 70 pints of blood during the spring visit of the American Red Cross Bloodmobile to the community college campus, exceeding its goal.
Beaufort County Community College faculty, students and staff and members of the public helped the college collect almost 70 pints of blood during the spring visit of the American Red Cross Bloodmobile to the community college campus, exceeding its goal.
 
Eleven Beaufort County Community College Information Technology students recently completed their course-work and received certification from TestOut Corp., a leader in online laboratories for colleges.
Eleven Beaufort County Community College Information Technology students recently completed their course-work and received certification from TestOut Corp., a leader in online laboratories for colleges.
 
Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt Jr. will be among those in attendance Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. when a renovated gallery and study space in Joyner Library is dedicated to honor East Carolina University alumna Janice Hardison Faulkner.
Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt Jr. will be among those in attendance Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. when a renovated gallery and study space in Joyner Library is dedicated to honor East Carolina University alumna Janice Hardison Faulkner.
 
The NC House speaker's fan club is beside itself over the Tillis for Senate campaign's $1 million ad buy.
The NC House speaker's fan club is beside itself over the Tillis for Senate campaign's $1 million ad buy.
 
East Carolina University library patrons checked out more than printed works on March 4 at Joyner Library. At a Human Library presentation, readers borrowed "human books" for 15-minute conversations about unique life experiences.
East Carolina University library patrons checked out more than printed works on March 4 at Joyner Library. At a Human Library presentation, readers borrowed "human books" for 15-minute conversations about unique life experiences.
 
On March 9, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Eduardo Alberto Rosales, Charlotte, NC, and Jose Luis Ortiz, also from Charlotte, NC.
On March 9, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Eduardo Alberto Rosales, Charlotte, NC, and Jose Luis Ortiz, also from Charlotte, NC.
 
An MBA graduate from Duke University, Jim had spent the last four years working as a brokerage professional in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles when he decided to move his family back to North Carolina.
An MBA graduate from Duke University, Jim had spent the last four years working as a brokerage professional in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles when he decided to move his family back to North Carolina.
 
The The University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved a plan Feb. 21 to ease the path for students moving from N.C. community colleges to public universities.approved a plan Feb. 21 to ease the path for students moving from N.C. community colleges to public universities.
The The University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved a plan Feb. 21 to ease the path for students moving from N.C. community colleges to public universities.approved a plan Feb. 21 to ease the path for students moving from N.C. community colleges to public universities.
 
There are personal attributes of mine that I am continuous in my struggle to perfect: knowing internet traffic and how to collect it, and abject honesty in all things Stan.
There are personal attributes of mine that I am continuous in my struggle to perfect: knowing internet traffic and how to collect it, and abject honesty in all things Stan.
 
When the U.S. Supreme Court issued the Brown v. Board of Education decision, Umstead appointed a biracial committee to study the most effective way to accomplish integration in North Carolina schools.
When the U.S. Supreme Court issued the Brown v. Board of Education decision, Umstead appointed a biracial committee to study the most effective way to accomplish integration in North Carolina schools.
 
On March 7, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Herbert Lee Garriss, age 46, of 2145 Camp Leach Road in Washington and Angela Garriss, age 44, also of 2145 Camp Leach Road in Washington.
On March 7, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Herbert Lee Garriss, age 46, of 2145 Camp Leach Road in Washington and Angela Garriss, age 44, also of 2145 Camp Leach Road in Washington.
 
At last week's wellness day in Rocky Mount, Willie Green compared preventive health care to looking after his car. "You got to keep everything checked up," he said. "It's like checking the air in your tires." Green was one of more than 20 men and women from Rocky Mount and surrounding towns that...
At last week's wellness day in Rocky Mount, Willie Green compared preventive health care to looking after his car. "You got to keep everything checked up," he said. "It's like checking the air in your tires." Green was one of more than 20 men and women from Rocky Mount and surrounding towns that...
 
Joel Raupe wrote, here below, this celebratory piece briefly summarizing my efforts and intentions of when I first stood for election in 1994, and was elected to that Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners. Much has happened since then.
Joel Raupe wrote, here below, this celebratory piece briefly summarizing my efforts and intentions of when I first stood for election in 1994, and was elected to that Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners. Much has happened since then.
 
The latest in equipment and training for careers in advanced manufacturing will be on display to the public at Beaufort County Community College Tuesday, April 8, as part of Advanced Manufacturing Awareness Week.
The latest in equipment and training for careers in advanced manufacturing will be on display to the public at Beaufort County Community College Tuesday, April 8, as part of Advanced Manufacturing Awareness Week.
 
Thank you to everyone who attended the final NC DOT Public Hearing in Ocracoke on Monday evening, 2/24/14.
Thank you to everyone who attended the final NC DOT Public Hearing in Ocracoke on Monday evening, 2/24/14.
 
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