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The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is sponsoring a nine-day trip to Arizona and Utah that will include visits to some of the most scenic areas of the southwestern United States.
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is sponsoring a nine-day trip to Arizona and Utah that will include visits to some of the most scenic areas of the southwestern United States.
 
Well-known for his popular magazine columns later reprinted in collection form, including Grenadine Etching (1947) and The Old Man the Boy (1957), Robert Ruark became even more of a household name after Something of Value (1955) was turned into a popular 1957 movie.
Well-known for his popular magazine columns later reprinted in collection form, including Grenadine Etching (1947) and The Old Man the Boy (1957), Robert Ruark became even more of a household name after Something of Value (1955) was turned into a popular 1957 movie.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today released the following statement after being sworn-in as a member of the 114th Congress...
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today released the following statement after being sworn-in as a member of the 114th Congress...
 
As the turning of the seasons brings colder weather and North Carolinians snuggle in their households keeping doors and windows closed to stay warm, it is an excellent time to make plans for home radon testing.
As the turning of the seasons brings colder weather and North Carolinians snuggle in their households keeping doors and windows closed to stay warm, it is an excellent time to make plans for home radon testing.
 
North Carolina lawmakers will return to the state capital later in January with a lengthy agenda, including taking another crack at Medicaid reform, considering a $1 billion highway bond, and tackling what recent projections reveal to be a $190 million revenue shortfall.
North Carolina lawmakers will return to the state capital later in January with a lengthy agenda, including taking another crack at Medicaid reform, considering a $1 billion highway bond, and tackling what recent projections reveal to be a $190 million revenue shortfall.
 
Those honored were Earl Hines and Jackson Lancaster of Washington, Sarah Clingenpeel and Jordan Pooser of Belhaven, Brian Westcott of Chocowinity, Jessica Cahoon of Engelhard, Joey Mayo of Grimesland and Elizabeth Rose of Plymouth.
Those honored were Earl Hines and Jackson Lancaster of Washington, Sarah Clingenpeel and Jordan Pooser of Belhaven, Brian Westcott of Chocowinity, Jessica Cahoon of Engelhard, Joey Mayo of Grimesland and Elizabeth Rose of Plymouth.
 
Watch your wallets. The dawn of the new year signals the return of the leeches and other assorted parasites to Capitol Hill. Be on the lookout for brand new ways for "getting something done" with someone else's money.
Watch your wallets. The dawn of the new year signals the return of the leeches and other assorted parasites to Capitol Hill. Be on the lookout for brand new ways for "getting something done" with someone else's money.
 
Progressives everywhere are calling for an increase in the minimum wage. The amount of the increase depends on who is calling for it. President Obama wants a 40 percent hike from the current minimum of $7.25 to $10.30 per hour, while others, including some trade unions, are asking for more than a...
Progressives everywhere are calling for an increase in the minimum wage. The amount of the increase depends on who is calling for it. President Obama wants a 40 percent hike from the current minimum of $7.25 to $10.30 per hour, while others, including some trade unions, are asking for more than a...
 
This clearly cites the cost in lives of our soldiers and the lust for power in the Oval Office.
This clearly cites the cost in lives of our soldiers and the lust for power in the Oval Office.
 
No matter how good the crystal ball, it is impossible to predict what will happen in 2015. Perhaps it will be easier to identify the people likely to either make or respond to North Carolina news events.
No matter how good the crystal ball, it is impossible to predict what will happen in 2015. Perhaps it will be easier to identify the people likely to either make or respond to North Carolina news events.
 
Naughty and Nice: North Carolina had plenty of both this year. Here is our list!
Naughty and Nice: North Carolina had plenty of both this year. Here is our list!
 
East Carolina University is joining an American Council on Education alternative credit consortium as part of an initiative to create a more flexible pathway toward a college degree for millions of nontraditional learners.
East Carolina University is joining an American Council on Education alternative credit consortium as part of an initiative to create a more flexible pathway toward a college degree for millions of nontraditional learners.
 
A new audit says that the State Board of Opticians is in financial straits and won't have enough money to continue operating without changes.
A new audit says that the State Board of Opticians is in financial straits and won't have enough money to continue operating without changes.
 
In the wake of the CRomnibus travesty, we got hit with a lot of spin from go-along, get-along Republicans: illegal-aliens-vote-democratNo money has been approved for implementation of amnesty.
In the wake of the CRomnibus travesty, we got hit with a lot of spin from go-along, get-along Republicans: illegal-aliens-vote-democratNo money has been approved for implementation of amnesty.
 
Matthew R. Kuiper is typical of Conservative resistance to truth. I am the son of a Baptist preacher who witnessed the stupid of naive church members.
Matthew R. Kuiper is typical of Conservative resistance to truth. I am the son of a Baptist preacher who witnessed the stupid of naive church members.
 
Mrs. Mary Windley, of 106 Randolph Road, Washington, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mrs. Mary Windley, of 106 Randolph Road, Washington, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Mrs. Helen Everson Wolfe, age 70, of Wilson, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.
Mrs. Helen Everson Wolfe, age 70, of Wilson, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.
 
Ms. Linda Cleary Lueck, age 68, a resident of Everett Road, Washington, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at her home.
Ms. Linda Cleary Lueck, age 68, a resident of Everett Road, Washington, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at her home.
 
I am pleased to see folks reflecting on the status of youth sports. As a parent of two elementary school students, I have seen the successes and failures of sports programs in my community.
I am pleased to see folks reflecting on the status of youth sports. As a parent of two elementary school students, I have seen the successes and failures of sports programs in my community.
 
Abu Ghraib is a gross sounding name. It is a prison that Sadam Hussein used to torture his people into submission. We, in all our righteous indignation, declared him a despot / hunted him down and saw to his execution along with his sons.
Abu Ghraib is a gross sounding name. It is a prison that Sadam Hussein used to torture his people into submission. We, in all our righteous indignation, declared him a despot / hunted him down and saw to his execution along with his sons.
 
Utilities rely on easements to control a considerable amount of land in North Carolina. But state law also places limits on the amount of time a utility has to enforce easements it holds — currently, six years. The state's second highest court recently affirmed that six-year statute of...
Utilities rely on easements to control a considerable amount of land in North Carolina. But state law also places limits on the amount of time a utility has to enforce easements it holds — currently, six years. The state's second highest court recently affirmed that six-year statute of...
 
On December 30, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a home invasion at a residence on Marys Chapel Church Rd, Aurora by an unknown male armed with a firearm. No one was injured during the incident.
On December 30, 2014, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a home invasion at a residence on Marys Chapel Church Rd, Aurora by an unknown male armed with a firearm. No one was injured during the incident.
 
Martha Nan Barnes Harris, age 82 a resident of 2545 Bayview Rd., Bath, NC passed away at her home on Friday, January 2, 2015.
Martha Nan Barnes Harris, age 82 a resident of 2545 Bayview Rd., Bath, NC passed away at her home on Friday, January 2, 2015.
 
The University of North Carolina is proposing to charge lower tuition to out-of-state students who live close to the state border. The UNC Board of Governors will consider the proposal, which is called "border tuition," at its January meeting.
The University of North Carolina is proposing to charge lower tuition to out-of-state students who live close to the state border. The UNC Board of Governors will consider the proposal, which is called "border tuition," at its January meeting.
 
Blinkin' Chris Fitzsimon and his partner-in-crime Scowlin' Rob Schofield recently lead a chorus of drive-bys in needling State senate president Phil Berger about alleged public school money woes in his home county of Rockingham.
Blinkin' Chris Fitzsimon and his partner-in-crime Scowlin' Rob Schofield recently lead a chorus of drive-bys in needling State senate president Phil Berger about alleged public school money woes in his home county of Rockingham.
 
Is North Carolina ready to be an early stop on the road to the White House? Thanks to recent legislation, the Tar Heel State has abandoned its traditionally late presidential primary, held in May. State lawmakers couldn't let Iowa, New Hampshire, and especially South Carolina have all the fun...
Is North Carolina ready to be an early stop on the road to the White House? Thanks to recent legislation, the Tar Heel State has abandoned its traditionally late presidential primary, held in May. State lawmakers couldn't let Iowa, New Hampshire, and especially South Carolina have all the fun...
 
As the state prepares for the start of a new year, new laws are slated to take effect in North Carolina on January 1, 2015.
As the state prepares for the start of a new year, new laws are slated to take effect in North Carolina on January 1, 2015.
 
Mr. Roy Frederick Silverthorne, Jr., age 86, a resident of Winterville, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mr. Roy Frederick Silverthorne, Jr., age 86, a resident of Winterville, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Mrs. Vida Brock Sparrow Lowe, age 83, a former resident of Belhaven, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Vida Brock Sparrow Lowe, age 83, a former resident of Belhaven, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Mr. Alpha "Al" Dixon Edwards, Jr., age 60, a resident of Market Street Ext., Washington, died Monday, December 29, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mr. Alpha "Al" Dixon Edwards, Jr., age 60, a resident of Market Street Ext., Washington, died Monday, December 29, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Ernest Lector Clayborne, age 94, a resident of Edwards Church Rd., Grifton, NC, died Thursday, January 1, 2015.
Ernest Lector Clayborne, age 94, a resident of Edwards Church Rd., Grifton, NC, died Thursday, January 1, 2015.
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) is scheduled to be sworn in for a second term to the North Carolina State Senate.
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) is scheduled to be sworn in for a second term to the North Carolina State Senate.
 
As 2015 approaches, we offer our hopes for higher education reform. Some changes will require action by university stakeholders, and others will require a "hands off" approach. Here's hoping that the new year brings improvement upon the status quo.
As 2015 approaches, we offer our hopes for higher education reform. Some changes will require action by university stakeholders, and others will require a "hands off" approach. Here's hoping that the new year brings improvement upon the status quo.
 
It's created a huge economic boom in the Dakotas. Environmentalists want you to believe it will poison your children and kill your ability to have children. In any case, fracking is revolutionizing the energy industry. It's giving our economy a much needed boost.
It's created a huge economic boom in the Dakotas. Environmentalists want you to believe it will poison your children and kill your ability to have children. In any case, fracking is revolutionizing the energy industry. It's giving our economy a much needed boost.
 
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