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Governor Pat McCrory, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Stefan M. Selig and Walmart Vice President of U.S. Manufacturing Cindy Marsiglio joined Michael D. Penner, President of PEDS® Legwear (PEDS), for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of PEDS' new $16 million...
Published: Monday, March 16th, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The registration deadline is approaching for the first Miss Gullfest Pageant to be held Saturday, April 18, at Beaufort County Community College as part of the college's annual spring festival, Gullfest.
Published: Monday, March 16th, 2015 @ 5:50 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after learning that the United States Coast Guard had suspended the search for seven U.S. Marines, stationed at Camp Lejeune, and four Louisiana National Guard air crewmembers aboard an Army helicopter that went down Tuesday during a night...
Published: Monday, March 16th, 2015 @ 5:46 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory spoke with teachers from throughout the state today for a meeting of his Teacher Advisory Committee, a committee re-established in September 2013 to address the needs of North Carolina K-12 teachers and students.
Published: Sunday, March 15th, 2015 @ 1:17 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Twenty-one BCCC students were inducted into the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society in a ceremony held at the college Wednesday night. Congratulations to Caitlyn Andrews, Bethany Ange, Marlen Avelar Gomez, Ashleigh Boyd, Frances Cahoon, Sanfara Christian, Erica Clark, Michael "Andy" Crisp...
Published: Saturday, March 14th, 2015 @ 11:13 pm
By: Chris Downey
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My budget incorporates initiatives from the North Carolina Government Efficiency and Reform program (NC GEAR) that will save more than $14 million in year one and more than $57 million in year two of the biennium, with a savings over ten years conservatively estimated at more than $615 million in...
Published: Friday, March 13th, 2015 @ 3:43 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, at Camp Lejeune, Governor Pat McCrory announced the NC Military Pipeline, a public-private pilot project aimed at keeping newly separated veterans in North Carolina by matching their military skills and experience to civilian employment, education and training opportunities.
Published: Thursday, March 12th, 2015 @ 4:23 am
By: Chris Downey
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Performances of At the Foot of the Cross will be held March 21 through April 18, 2015 at the Rocky Hock Playhouse now located at the Leon Nixon Catering & Banquet Facilities on Hwy. 32 in Edenton, NC. Ticket prices in Edenton include both the performance and an all-you-can-eat buffet...
Published: Thursday, March 12th, 2015 @ 4:19 am
By: Chris Downey
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On 3-8-2015, at approximately 1700 hours, Patrol Deputies and Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit responded to 167 Bradley Lane in Washington in reference to Bradley Keith Thompson's girlfriend finding suspicious items. Thompson's girlfriend believed the suspicious...
Published: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 @ 9:37 pm
By: Chris Downey
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My budget commits nearly $4.8 billion to lay the foundation for our 25-year transportation vision, which focuses on connecting small towns and economic centers to simplify citizens' commutes for work, school and recreation...
Published: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 @ 9:25 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The taxpayers of North Carolina have historically made a tremendous commitment to education, and the next biennium will continue that legacy. More than 54 percent, or over $12 billion of our General Fund spending will be directed to education in each year of the biennium.
Published: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 @ 8:17 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory's 2015-2017 biennium budget continues his focus on job creation, education and infrastructure. It also increases help and protection for those that cannot help themselves while maintaining fiscal discipline and increasing government efficiency.
Published: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 @ 8:29 am
By: Chris Downey
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This budget provides $99 million and $107 million respectively in each year of the biennium to support commitments made under NC Competes, programs focused on the recruitment and retention of quality jobs and large-scale capital investment.
Published: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 @ 12:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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On 2-24-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Arnold Gerard Whitney, 29 years of age and Anita Whitney Freeman, 60 years of age, of 594 Edward Street in Belhaven.
Published: Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 @ 3:45 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Our budget commits more than $10.8 billion in Department of Health and Human Services funding over the biennium, or more than 24 percent of the General Fund annually, to support the well-being of our most vulnerable citizens...
Published: Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 @ 6:27 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Pactiv, LLC will be expanding its operations in Lenoir County. The company will create 59 new jobs and invest more than $24 million in Kinston over the next...
Published: Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 @ 12:57 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Gerard Carroll chair of the Environmental Management Commission...
Published: Sunday, March 8th, 2015 @ 1:44 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The taxpayers of North Carolina have historically made a tremendous commitment to education, and the next biennium will continue that legacy. More than 54 percent, or over $12 billion of our General Fund spending will be directed to education in each year of the biennium.
Published: Saturday, March 7th, 2015 @ 3:08 am
By: Chris Downey
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments...
Published: Friday, March 6th, 2015 @ 1:34 am
By: Chris Downey
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The Division of Continuing Education and Beaufort County Community College and TriCounty Telecom are joining forces to offer a series of one-night technology workshops for residents in the Belhaven area.
Published: Friday, March 6th, 2015 @ 1:32 am
By: Chris Downey
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In light of recent nationwide concerns about antibiotic-resistant infections, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging healthcare providers and the public to use antibiotics carefully and appropriately to limit the spread of antibiotic...
Published: Friday, March 6th, 2015 @ 1:27 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory signed and issued a proclamation at William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh today celebrating March 3 as the 100th anniversary of legislation authorizing Mount Mitchell as North Carolina's first state park.
Published: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 @ 11:02 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina jumped to fourth place among all states in Site Selection magazine's 2014 Governor's Cup, a closely-watched ranking of economic development success. North Carolina moved up three spots as compared to last year's ranking. The Governor's Cup...
Published: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 @ 8:14 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Most United States governors have completed their annual State of the State and inauguration speeches, which included the outlines of their education priorities. They covered many trending topics such as the Common Core, early childhood education, and Career Technical Education (CTE), the latter of
Published: Sunday, March 1st, 2015 @ 10:11 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Scott Technologies, Inc. will be investing in growth of its Scott Safety headquarters in Union County, NC. The company plans to invest $28.7 million in Monroe...
Published: Saturday, February 28th, 2015 @ 10:24 am
By: Chris Downey
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Do you want to go to college but think you have waited too late to start this spring? Or do you want to pick up a class to complete your schedule?
Published: Saturday, February 28th, 2015 @ 4:11 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has declared March 1-7 Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina, cautioning North Carolinians to practice how to be safe when thunderstorms and tornadoes threaten. While damaging storms and tornadoes can occur any time of the year, March through May is peak tornado sea
Published: Friday, February 27th, 2015 @ 6:06 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Wednesday morning on the response to last night's snowfall across the state.
Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 @ 10:26 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Back-to-back winter storms will bring measurable snowfall to much of the state twice in three days, a rarity for North Carolina. By the weekend, two separate winter storm systems will have moved across the state. Today's band of snow showers is expected to bring 1-2 inches of snow in the Triangle...
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 10:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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On 2-19-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Johnny De-Angelo Smith, 37 years of age, of 158 Short Drive in Chocowinity. Smith was charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana...
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 9:50 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that RAUMEDIC, Inc. will be locating its first U.S. production facility and headquarters in Henderson County and creating 138 new jobs over the next five years...
Published: Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 @ 6:54 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Kathy Marden, and Jackie Dean pause beside a sculpture by Spanish artist Jean Miró during a recent trip sponsored by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation. Trip participants attended an exhibit, Miró: The Experience of Seeing, at the Nasher Museum on the Duke University campus in...
Published: Monday, February 23rd, 2015 @ 9:56 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has nominated Bernard W. (B.W.) Collier II as director of the State Bureau of Investigation. Collier was appointed acting director on August 7, 2014 and was sworn in on August 11, 2014. The SBI director is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the General Assembly for an...
Published: Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 @ 1:47 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Beaufort County Community College adds about $99.5 million to the regional economy each year, equal to about 6.2 percent of the total gross regional product of the BCCC service area, according to one newly-released study.
Published: Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 @ 1:46 pm
By: Chris Downey
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