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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's intention to withdraw the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's intention to withdraw the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran
 
Salisbury residents will vote Tuesday on whether to lease its city-owned broadband system to a private provider. Critics say it could be a case of making the best of a bad situation
Salisbury residents will vote Tuesday on whether to lease its city-owned broadband system to a private provider. Critics say it could be a case of making the best of a bad situation
 
On this Sunday, I woke to the delightful sound of a steady, gently falling rain. I had slept soundly, after a busy Saturday.
On this Sunday, I woke to the delightful sound of a steady, gently falling rain. I had slept soundly, after a busy Saturday.
 
Governor Roy Cooper's request for a federal disaster declaration to help tornado victims in Guilford and Rockingham counties was approved today by President Donald Trump
Governor Roy Cooper's request for a federal disaster declaration to help tornado victims in Guilford and Rockingham counties was approved today by President Donald Trump
 
Our moral duty to the taxpayer requires us to make our government leaner and more accountable.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
The chickens have come home to roost at Duke’s Divinity School. Protesting students claim the school is insufficiently diverse. More needs to be done, they say, to combat racism, transphobia, homophobia, and associated evils.
The chickens have come home to roost at Duke’s Divinity School. Protesting students claim the school is insufficiently diverse. More needs to be done, they say, to combat racism, transphobia, homophobia, and associated evils.
 
On 04/21/2018 at about 3:40 am Beaufort County Deputy Tim Tetterton was on routine patrol when he spotted a suspicious vehicle parked on Swan Point Road near Riverbend Apartments in Washington
On 04/21/2018 at about 3:40 am Beaufort County Deputy Tim Tetterton was on routine patrol when he spotted a suspicious vehicle parked on Swan Point Road near Riverbend Apartments in Washington
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2017 with a total of $23.9 billion, a 4.2 percent increase from 2016, according to new data released today. Additionally, tourism industry-supported employment topped 225,000 jobs to set another record for the state
North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2017 with a total of $23.9 billion, a 4.2 percent increase from 2016, according to new data released today. Additionally, tourism industry-supported employment topped 225,000 jobs to set another record for the state
 
Here in North Carolina and across the country, Americans are experiencing a tremendous new period of economic growth. All that activity doesn't leave much time to keep tabs on the latest political squabbles.
Here in North Carolina and across the country, Americans are experiencing a tremendous new period of economic growth. All that activity doesn't leave much time to keep tabs on the latest political squabbles.
 
Mr. Hassel Respess, age 82, a former resident of the Pungo Community and Chocowinity, died Monday, May 7, 2018 at his home in Belhaven
Mr. Hassel Respess, age 82, a former resident of the Pungo Community and Chocowinity, died Monday, May 7, 2018 at his home in Belhaven
 
Lillian Claire Barnes Alphin, age 92, a resident of Washington, NC died Friday May 4, 2018 at her home
Lillian Claire Barnes Alphin, age 92, a resident of Washington, NC died Friday May 4, 2018 at her home
 
Election Day reminds us about deep political divisions. A high-profile diplomat's recent speech in Durham should remind us to place our political disagreements in the proper perspective
Election Day reminds us about deep political divisions. A high-profile diplomat's recent speech in Durham should remind us to place our political disagreements in the proper perspective
 
If you eat leftovers, you may be in the minority. I was astounded when I saw this headline: "Food is so cheap, Americans have stopped eating leftovers."
If you eat leftovers, you may be in the minority. I was astounded when I saw this headline: "Food is so cheap, Americans have stopped eating leftovers."
 
Debate got testy Friday, April 27, as the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting discussed two House-passed bills awaiting action in the Senate
Debate got testy Friday, April 27, as the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting discussed two House-passed bills awaiting action in the Senate
 
With labor participation, wages, and job growth all on the rise, we are seeing firsthand how President Trump's economic policies are benefiting American workers.
With labor participation, wages, and job growth all on the rise, we are seeing firsthand how President Trump's economic policies are benefiting American workers.
 
The Wake County Public School System and Guilford County Schools are closing their doors May 16 so thousands of teachers can rally at the start of the short session for higher pay and more school resources
The Wake County Public School System and Guilford County Schools are closing their doors May 16 so thousands of teachers can rally at the start of the short session for higher pay and more school resources
 
On Sunday, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on a supremely important development: a male professor made a joke about "lingerie" in an elevator - an elevator containing a gender studies professor.
On Sunday, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on a supremely important development: a male professor made a joke about "lingerie" in an elevator - an elevator containing a gender studies professor.
 
More North Carolinians now think the state is headed in the right direction - as compared to seven months ago - but a majority still believe the country is on the wrong path, a new poll says
More North Carolinians now think the state is headed in the right direction - as compared to seven months ago - but a majority still believe the country is on the wrong path, a new poll says
 
Amada North America, Inc., a manufacturer of precision sheet metal fabricating equipment, will develop a new product line in Guilford County creating 201 new jobs over the next five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Amada North America, Inc., a manufacturer of precision sheet metal fabricating equipment, will develop a new product line in Guilford County creating 201 new jobs over the next five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
 
Returns on state pension fund investments were flat for the first quarter of 2018. That triggered a warning by state Treasurer Dale Folwell about long-term pension stability
Returns on state pension fund investments were flat for the first quarter of 2018. That triggered a warning by state Treasurer Dale Folwell about long-term pension stability
 
On Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at about 12:30 pm Beaufort County Emergency Communications received a report of an attempted armed robbery from the Chocowinity Convenient Mart in Chocowinity
On Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at about 12:30 pm Beaufort County Emergency Communications received a report of an attempted armed robbery from the Chocowinity Convenient Mart in Chocowinity
 
Remember, you have to win the great state of Ohio.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after Pastor Andrew Brunson's second trial hearing in Turkey resulted in a postponement, with the next hearing to be held on July 18
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after Pastor Andrew Brunson's second trial hearing in Turkey resulted in a postponement, with the next hearing to be held on July 18
 
There is a familiar kind of political argument that goes something like this: "I know we are politically divided. I think that partisanship has its place - but surely there is no need to make [fill in the blank] a partisan issue."
There is a familiar kind of political argument that goes something like this: "I know we are politically divided. I think that partisanship has its place - but surely there is no need to make [fill in the blank] a partisan issue."
 
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 7-11, 2018 as National Teacher Appreciation Week in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 7-11, 2018 as National Teacher Appreciation Week in North Carolina
 
The supposedly academic discipline of Women's Studies is "an arm of the women's movement," according to philosopher Christina Hoff Sommers. And that movement is political; political activism is at least as fundamental to women's studies as its academic components
The supposedly academic discipline of Women's Studies is "an arm of the women's movement," according to philosopher Christina Hoff Sommers. And that movement is political; political activism is at least as fundamental to women's studies as its academic components
 
On Friday, CNN's Anderson Cooper ran a segment on "Anderson Cooper 360" featuring far-left activists David Hogg and Cameron Kasky in which both made a series of misleading statements using divisive rhetoric.
On Friday, CNN's Anderson Cooper ran a segment on "Anderson Cooper 360" featuring far-left activists David Hogg and Cameron Kasky in which both made a series of misleading statements using divisive rhetoric.
 
One-Stop Daily Total from Beaufort County Board of Elections as of Friday, May 5, 2018
 
Freedom of the press and the freedom to operate in a free and open market is critical to maintaining the ideals of liberty and democracy
Freedom of the press and the freedom to operate in a free and open market is critical to maintaining the ideals of liberty and democracy
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on May 7, 2018 at 5:30 PM in the boardroom located at 121 W. 3rd Street, Washington, NC
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on May 7, 2018 at 5:30 PM in the boardroom located at 121 W. 3rd Street, Washington, NC
 
State Sen. Ben Clark, D-Hoke, survived an eligibility challenge that could have knocked him out of his re-election race a few days before the May 8 primary
State Sen. Ben Clark, D-Hoke, survived an eligibility challenge that could have knocked him out of his re-election race a few days before the May 8 primary
 
Mike Antonucci at the Education Intelligence Agency has published his annual membership and finance numbers for National Education Association (NEA) and state affiliates
Mike Antonucci at the Education Intelligence Agency has published his annual membership and finance numbers for National Education Association (NEA) and state affiliates
 
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