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Governor Pat McCrory visited the Port of Wilmington today to break ground on the new Cold Storage Facility. The Port of Wilmington Cold Storage Facility is the first cold storage facility located on a port in the state of North Carolina. Previously, exporters of perishable goods were forced to...
Governor Pat McCrory visited the Port of Wilmington today to break ground on the new Cold Storage Facility. The Port of Wilmington Cold Storage Facility is the first cold storage facility located on a port in the state of North Carolina. Previously, exporters of perishable goods were forced to...
 
Nicole Averett, a board certified nurse practitioner, will join the palliative care and hospice team at Vidant Medical Center and The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice located at 920 Wellness Drive.
Nicole Averett, a board certified nurse practitioner, will join the palliative care and hospice team at Vidant Medical Center and The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice located at 920 Wellness Drive.
 
The date for ICD-10 implementation is October 1, 2015, which is just around the corner. All indications are that implementation will not be delayed yet again, so please - get ready to transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10.
The date for ICD-10 implementation is October 1, 2015, which is just around the corner. All indications are that implementation will not be delayed yet again, so please - get ready to transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10.
 
A federal appeals court this week delivered a major victory in the case brought by 22 states, Governor Pat McCrory and three other governors and one state attorney general challenging President Barack Obama's sweeping executive action on immigration. On Tuesday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals...
A federal appeals court this week delivered a major victory in the case brought by 22 states, Governor Pat McCrory and three other governors and one state attorney general challenging President Barack Obama's sweeping executive action on immigration. On Tuesday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals...
 
Governor Pat McCrory vetoed House Bill 405 last week, citing his support for the intent behind the bill but inadequate protections for honest employees reporting illegal behavior as the reason for his veto. This week, support for maintaining the veto is gaining momentum.
Governor Pat McCrory vetoed House Bill 405 last week, citing his support for the intent behind the bill but inadequate protections for honest employees reporting illegal behavior as the reason for his veto. This week, support for maintaining the veto is gaining momentum.
 
Governor McCrory attended the unveiling of the latest Archangel Manned Border Patrol & Surveillance aircraft produced in North Carolina today at the IOMAX factory in Mooresville.
Governor McCrory attended the unveiling of the latest Archangel Manned Border Patrol & Surveillance aircraft produced in North Carolina today at the IOMAX factory in Mooresville.
 
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Toxicology Laboratory for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) announced today that it has achieved national accreditation from the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT). This accomplishment is part of a larger goal...
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Toxicology Laboratory for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) announced today that it has achieved national accreditation from the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT). This accomplishment is part of a larger goal...
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on House Bill 405: This bill is intended to address a valid concern of our state's businesses-how to discourage those bad actors who seek employment with the intent to engage in corporate espionage or act as an undercover investigator. This...
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on House Bill 405: This bill is intended to address a valid concern of our state's businesses-how to discourage those bad actors who seek employment with the intent to engage in corporate espionage or act as an undercover investigator. This...
 
I recognize that for many North Carolinians, including myself, opinions on same-sex marriage come from sincerely held religious beliefs that marriage is between a man and a woman. However, we are a nation and a state of laws. Whether it is the president, governor, mayor, a law enforcement...
I recognize that for many North Carolinians, including myself, opinions on same-sex marriage come from sincerely held religious beliefs that marriage is between a man and a woman. However, we are a nation and a state of laws. Whether it is the president, governor, mayor, a law enforcement...
 
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the Board Room of Building 10 on the BCCC campus. The Property, Finance, Personnel, Executive and Educational Programs committees will meet consecutively in the Board Room beginning at 5 p.m.
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the Board Room of Building 10 on the BCCC campus. The Property, Finance, Personnel, Executive and Educational Programs committees will meet consecutively in the Board Room beginning at 5 p.m.
 
Seventeen Basic Law Enforcement Training students were recognized in graduation ceremonies Thursday, May 21, at Beaufort County Community College that also included a memorial for a fallen officer.
Seventeen Basic Law Enforcement Training students were recognized in graduation ceremonies Thursday, May 21, at Beaufort County Community College that also included a memorial for a fallen officer.
 
BCCC's Travel/Study Group recently visited the Xunantunich ruins - containing the second tallest building in Belize - during their week-long trip to that country. They reached the ruins via a hand-cranked ferry. During their trip, the group also rode on a zip line, among other activities.
BCCC's Travel/Study Group recently visited the Xunantunich ruins - containing the second tallest building in Belize - during their week-long trip to that country. They reached the ruins via a hand-cranked ferry. During their trip, the group also rode on a zip line, among other activities.
 
Governor Pat McCrory will be appearing on CBS News Sunday Morning on May 24, 2015 to discuss North Carolina's Veterans Treatment Courts.
Governor Pat McCrory will be appearing on CBS News Sunday Morning on May 24, 2015 to discuss North Carolina's Veterans Treatment Courts.
 
A record 285 students earned certificates, diplomas and degrees from Beaufort County Community College last week during graduation exercises held at Washington High School. N.C. Secretary of Commerce John Skvarla III gave the commencement address and cited the dedication, effort and perseverance...
A record 285 students earned certificates, diplomas and degrees from Beaufort County Community College last week during graduation exercises held at Washington High School. N.C. Secretary of Commerce John Skvarla III gave the commencement address and cited the dedication, effort and perseverance...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today the release of a new NC4VETS printed resource guide and new updated website that focuses on federal VA benefits as well as opportunities for employment, education, health care, housing and personal services for North Carolina veterans.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today the release of a new NC4VETS printed resource guide and new updated website that focuses on federal VA benefits as well as opportunities for employment, education, health care, housing and personal services for North Carolina veterans.
 
The East Carolina Heart Institute (ECHI) at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that the East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center has reached an...
The East Carolina Heart Institute (ECHI) at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that the East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center has reached an...
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees.
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees.
 
Nine graduates of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program at Beaufort County Community College received their pins in a ceremony held Friday, May 15, in the Multi-Purpose Room of Building 10 on the BCCC campus.
Nine graduates of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program at Beaufort County Community College received their pins in a ceremony held Friday, May 15, in the Multi-Purpose Room of Building 10 on the BCCC campus.
 
Memorial Day weekend is North Carolina's unofficial kickoff to summer, but it also marks the beginning of hurricane season. Governor Pat McCrory has declared May 24-30, 2015 as Hurricane Preparedness Week and is encouraging residents to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane...
Memorial Day weekend is North Carolina's unofficial kickoff to summer, but it also marks the beginning of hurricane season. Governor Pat McCrory has declared May 24-30, 2015 as Hurricane Preparedness Week and is encouraging residents to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane...
 
One in four Americans suffers from a mental health condition. Behavioral health, or mental health, is a term used to refer to fields related to the study, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse.
One in four Americans suffers from a mental health condition. Behavioral health, or mental health, is a term used to refer to fields related to the study, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse.
 
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, MD, announced today that Robin Gary Cummings, MD, Deputy Secretary for Health Services and Medicaid Director, will step down from his position to accept the role of Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at...
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, MD, announced today that Robin Gary Cummings, MD, Deputy Secretary for Health Services and Medicaid Director, will step down from his position to accept the role of Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at...
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Mohawk Industries will expand its manufacturing facility in Rockingham County and create 105 new jobs over the next five years. The company plans to invest...
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Mohawk Industries will expand its manufacturing facility in Rockingham County and create 105 new jobs over the next five years. The company plans to invest...
 
On 5-14-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Bernard Lyle Grant, 51 years of age, of 9488 Hwy. 99 South in Bath. Grant was charged with Possession of Heroin, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On 5-14-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Bernard Lyle Grant, 51 years of age, of 9488 Hwy. 99 South in Bath. Grant was charged with Possession of Heroin, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 158, the Jim Fulghum Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act today. The governor signed the legislation at a ceremony attended by the late state representative's family, legislators and leaders from North Carolina's medical community.
Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 158, the Jim Fulghum Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act today. The governor signed the legislation at a ceremony attended by the late state representative's family, legislators and leaders from North Carolina's medical community.
 
On 5-14-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Clay Jerome Frazier, 30 years of age, of 27 Cameron's Place in Plymouth. Frazier was charged with 2 counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine and Possession of Marijuana.
On 5-14-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Clay Jerome Frazier, 30 years of age, of 27 Cameron's Place in Plymouth. Frazier was charged with 2 counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine and Possession of Marijuana.
 
On 5-06-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Kiersteen Popperwill, 20 years of age, of 5217 Hwy. 55 East in Newbern. Popperwill was charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Popperwill was confined...
On 5-06-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Kiersteen Popperwill, 20 years of age, of 5217 Hwy. 55 East in Newbern. Popperwill was charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Popperwill was confined...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed four bills into law yesterday. House Bill 358 will allow schools to be awarded A-F school performance grades based on a 15-point scale, providing a consistent benchmark for student achievement for state schools. The governor also signed House Bills 91, 601 and 706.
Governor Pat McCrory signed four bills into law yesterday. House Bill 358 will allow schools to be awarded A-F school performance grades based on a 15-point scale, providing a consistent benchmark for student achievement for state schools. The governor also signed House Bills 91, 601 and 706.
 
Dirks Chiropractic of Washington recently contributed 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. The sign will provide information about campus events, star students, services offered, job...
Dirks Chiropractic of Washington recently contributed 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. The sign will provide information about campus events, star students, services offered, job...
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Asbury Carbons, Inc. will locate a new facility in Robeson County. The move will create 25 new jobs during the next three years with a company investment of more...
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Asbury Carbons, Inc. will locate a new facility in Robeson County. The move will create 25 new jobs during the next three years with a company investment of more...
 
On May 9, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of an Assault that occurred on Baker Drive in Washington. Deputies responded and collected evidence and conducted interviews.
On May 9, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of an Assault that occurred on Baker Drive in Washington. Deputies responded and collected evidence and conducted interviews.
 
Drawing attention to your small business is harder than ever before! Large chain stores, a challenging economy and the Internet have all made attracting customers to your small business a difficult and frustrating experience.
Drawing attention to your small business is harder than ever before! Large chain stores, a challenging economy and the Internet have all made attracting customers to your small business a difficult and frustrating experience.
 
Paddle boarding is a great way to enjoy all of the water in the region. To help you learn this new sport, The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College is offer a workshop this spring in paddle boarding.
Paddle boarding is a great way to enjoy all of the water in the region. To help you learn this new sport, The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College is offer a workshop this spring in paddle boarding.
 
As warmer weather approaches, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages North Carolinians to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions while enjoying the North Carolina outdoors with family, friends and pets, to prevent the...
As warmer weather approaches, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages North Carolinians to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions while enjoying the North Carolina outdoors with family, friends and pets, to prevent the...
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Basketball Coach Bill Guthridge...
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Basketball Coach Bill Guthridge...
 
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