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On October 29, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested Taylor Clark, 20 years of age, of room 15 Fountain Lodge in Chocowinity, Bethany Linton, 24 years of age, of 749 Magnolia School Road in Washington, Kristen Hardee, 23 years of age, of 1406 Evergreen Drive in...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 4:03 am
By: Chris Downey
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On October 5, 2015 at approximately 5:25 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Fraud from an individual on Pirate Cove Road in Washington. The Sheriff's Office began an investigation and collected evidence.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:51 am
By: Chris Downey
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DC-Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is calling for Congress to block funds for the Obama administration's massive Middle Eastern refugee resettlement program when Congress appropriates money for the Boehner-Obama debt deal before the end of the year...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:49 am
By: Chris Downey
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On 12-02-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested five more people in connection with the Meth Lab that was found at 54 Warf Road in Washington on 11-24-2015.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:30 am
By: Chris Downey
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On July 24, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Larceny at residence on Camp Leech Road in Washington. The victim reported the suspect took a book of checks. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office began an investigation, conducted interviews, and collected evidence.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 9:54 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On November 29, 2015 at approximately 1241 a.m., Deputy Zach Martin with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office was patrolling the area of Highway 264 West in Washington. Deputy Martin checked the plate number of a car in front of him through the NCDMV database and learned the vehicle had an...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:35 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On 11-24-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Kelly White, 28 years of age, of 54 Warf Road in Washington, Franklin Fulford Jr., 49 years of age, of 54 Warf Road in Washington and Linwood Lee Austin, 23 years of age of 5399 VOA Road in Washington...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 5:56 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a hearing to discuss legislation focused on health care and benefits for our nation's veterans. The committee looked at five bills, three of which Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) originally co-sponsored...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 1:34 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Fifteen state employees will be presented with the prestigious 'Governor's Awards for Excellence' on Tuesday. It is the highest honor a state employee may receive for dedicated service to the State and the citizens of North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 12:51 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On November 25, 2015 at approximately 10:08 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a breaking and entering and larceny from a business on Cherry Run Road in Washington. The Sheriff's Office began an investigation and collected evidence.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 12:33 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, the Senate unanimously passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill, 93-0. Included in the bill was the "Wounded Warrior Employment Improvement Act of 2015," which was originally introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in late September
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 3:50 am
By: Chris Downey
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a 91-3 vote...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 3:14 am
By: Chris Downey
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Earlier this week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke on the Senate floor to honor the memory of Dorothy Helms, the ever gracious wife of the late Senator Jesse Helms. Mrs. Helms passed away on November 6th, 2015, at the age of 96.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:57 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Mark Warner (D-VA) at a press conference to introduce the "Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement Act," which makes common-sense changes to staffing policies at the Department of Veterans Affairs to...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:46 am
By: Chris Downey
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North Carolina is a top 10 state for job creation in 2015, according to analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics by Professor Lee McPheters at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:32 am
By: Chris Downey
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On Veterans Day, Americans come together to honor and thank the brave men and women who have risked their lives to protect our nation's values.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:12 am
By: Chris Downey
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During a visit to CPCC in Charlotte yesterday, Roy Cooper continued to dodge tough questions about his support for sanctuary cities. When asked if he would have signed or vetoed H.B. 318 while on the campaign trail, Cooper failed to answer the question...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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On November 12, 2015 at approximately 7:11 PM, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a shooting at a residence on Core Point Road in Blounts Creek. Responding Deputies located one male suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Vidant Pitt Hospital...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 1:41 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 1:22 am
By: Chris Downey
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After the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with North Carolina and bucked the Obama administration over its illegal immigration executive order, Governor Pat McCrory appeared on Special Report with Bret Baier to discuss the ruling and North Carolina's recent decision to end sanctuary cities.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 1:20 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has received a $679,000 grant award to expand a specialty mental health probation pilot program to Brunswick, McDowell, Guilford, Mecklenburg, Orange and Durham counties. The grant comes from the...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 1:17 am
By: Chris Downey
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The State Board of Elections today released a new public service announcement regarding voter ID requirements set to begin in 2016. Ads are slated to run on television and radio through the 2016 Election Cycle.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 1:07 am
By: Chris Downey
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The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement following Governor McCrory signing HB 318 into law, ending sanctuary cities in North Carolina...
Published: Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 @ 9:14 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement following state Rep. Leo Daughtry's announcement that he will not seek re-election...
Published: Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 @ 6:35 pm
By: Chris Downey
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North Carolina Republican Leadership Initiative (RLI) fellow and educator Amy Blake Lewis was highlighted by the Republican National Committee for her work to engage voters in the state. As an RLI fellow, Amy is working to organize teams and build relationships in her community to create a long last
Published: Monday, October 26th, 2015 @ 6:55 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The investigation into the shooting incident on Monday October 19th has resulted in six individuals being apprehended. During the investigation it was determined that the shooting occurred as a result of a drug transaction.
Published: Sunday, October 25th, 2015 @ 10:55 pm
By: Chris Downey
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North Carolina is requiring new packaging and label requirements on electronic cigarette products sold in the state, effective Dec. 1.
Published: Sunday, October 25th, 2015 @ 10:45 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On October 19, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Sharrief Bush, 34 years of age, of 617 E. 9th Street in Washington. Bush was charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Maintaining a Dwelling to Keep a Controlled Substance...
Published: Saturday, October 24th, 2015 @ 4:02 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Democrats like Roy Cooper and the rest of the 'sky-is-falling' crowd on the left are once again peddling false information and statistics in an attempt to mislead North Carolinians on education and teacher pay. While they say that teachers are leaving NC, the fact is that North Carolina is...
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 @ 11:25 am
By: Chris Downey
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North Carolina rises on Forbes' list of best states for business and careers this year, with the state taking over the No. 2 spot...
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 @ 12:35 am
By: Chris Downey
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On October 20, 2015 around 2:21 p.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a house fire at 276 Chandler Road in Vanceboro, NC. Chocowinity Volunteer Fire Department along with Blounts Creek, Grimesland, and Vanceboro Volunteer Fire Departments, responded and began to...
Published: Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 @ 10:44 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On October 20, 2015 around 2:21 p.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a house fire at 276 Chandler Road in Vanceboro, NC. Chocowinity Volunteer Fire Department along with Blounts Creek, Grimesland, and Vanceboro Volunteer Fire Departments, responded and began to...
Published: Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 @ 3:45 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The North Carolina Republican Party today delivered in-kind campaign contribution forms to the Raleigh News & Observer after its editorial board endorsed Attorney General Roy Cooper in a bizarre editorial over the weekend. Remarkably, the paper's endorsement came before Cooper answered a single...
Published: Monday, October 19th, 2015 @ 8:01 pm
By: Chris Downey
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An information and public input meeting regarding the scope of Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services and the recent EMS study will be held at the John A. Wilkinson Community Center, 144 W. Main Street, Belhaven, NC at 6:30 PM on October 20, 2015. EMS Director, John Flemming will give a...
Published: Monday, October 19th, 2015 @ 1:58 pm
By: Chris Downey
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