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It rained last night. Evening showers came and "settled the dust", revived the countryside and cooled the air.
It rained last night. Evening showers came and "settled the dust", revived the countryside and cooled the air.
 
As previously state in the first post on my time into the land of the exotic birds, I was called upon to provide a service, and I will argue that i was the greatest beneficiary.
As previously state in the first post on my time into the land of the exotic birds, I was called upon to provide a service, and I will argue that i was the greatest beneficiary.
 
President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General William (Bill) Barr standing together to do what is right - the correcting of the United States Census debacle - encourages me that our Republic still has a fighting chance to survive.
President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General William (Bill) Barr standing together to do what is right - the correcting of the United States Census debacle - encourages me that our Republic still has a fighting chance to survive.
 
On July 2, the Chancellorsville (Virginia) City Council voted to no longer recognize Thomas Jefferson's birthday, April 13, as a celebrated a paid holiday. Chancellorsville is the hometown of our country's most renown Founding Father.
On July 2, the Chancellorsville (Virginia) City Council voted to no longer recognize Thomas Jefferson's birthday, April 13, as a celebrated a paid holiday. Chancellorsville is the hometown of our country's most renown Founding Father.
 
Like most folks, I am a busy guy; however, when my wife makes those concrete plans that are so permanent that they most resemble the ankle weights for a deep sea dive by the mob, you heed her call first and foremost.
Like most folks, I am a busy guy; however, when my wife makes those concrete plans that are so permanent that they most resemble the ankle weights for a deep sea dive by the mob, you heed her call first and foremost.
 
For those of us who are normal and have commonsense this" repair" project should cost no more than $200,000.
For those of us who are normal and have commonsense this" repair" project should cost no more than $200,000.
 
A series of online and in-person programs will start in August and September to provide both introductory and advanced training to first responders.
A series of online and in-person programs will start in August and September to provide both introductory and advanced training to first responders.
 
Since late May of this year the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has received over 30 reported incidents of motor vehicle break-ins from citizens in Washington Park, Bath, Cypress Landing, Tranter’s Run and River Birch.
Since late May of this year the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has received over 30 reported incidents of motor vehicle break-ins from citizens in Washington Park, Bath, Cypress Landing, Tranter’s Run and River Birch.
 
Construction is underway on one of the largest driving pads in North Carolina and Beaufort County Community College will celebrate with a groundbreaking ceremony on July 17 at 9:00 a.m.
Construction is underway on one of the largest driving pads in North Carolina and Beaufort County Community College will celebrate with a groundbreaking ceremony on July 17 at 9:00 a.m.
 
The fourth of July passed here, without much fanfare. Christian had to work, and besides that, our family was gathering the next day, as that was when we could all do so.
The fourth of July passed here, without much fanfare. Christian had to work, and besides that, our family was gathering the next day, as that was when we could all do so.
 
We are all puzzled by events from time to time and sometimes we never really understand what is going on around us.
We are all puzzled by events from time to time and sometimes we never really understand what is going on around us.
 
Amber Koonce has faced an entirely precarious childhood, her parents’ health crises, developments in her own family and a desire to change careers. In spite of these obstacles, Koonce has found success at Beaufort County Community College.
Amber Koonce has faced an entirely precarious childhood, her parents’ health crises, developments in her own family and a desire to change careers. In spite of these obstacles, Koonce has found success at Beaufort County Community College.
 
I woke on Sunday to a fair morning. The air was cool and the sky was bright. What a pleasant surprise June has been. The hateful, southern humidity has been reduced enough to make the month mock the time of early spring.
I woke on Sunday to a fair morning. The air was cool and the sky was bright. What a pleasant surprise June has been. The hateful, southern humidity has been reduced enough to make the month mock the time of early spring.
 
I was contacted this morning by Monticello, asking for a donation. While those who know me, and perhaps even those who have read my articles, know that Thomas Jefferson is my favorite Founding Father.
I was contacted this morning by Monticello, asking for a donation. While those who know me, and perhaps even those who have read my articles, know that Thomas Jefferson is my favorite Founding Father.
 
Is 'three times in a row a charm' in the tax raising business here in Beaufort County? Nonetheless, its government's majority believes that yet another tax raise in three consecutive years suits its citizens just fine; so charmed we must be.
Is 'three times in a row a charm' in the tax raising business here in Beaufort County? Nonetheless, its government's majority believes that yet another tax raise in three consecutive years suits its citizens just fine; so charmed we must be.
 
I have written several articles over the past few years addressing the financial viability of the Vidant Health System.
I have written several articles over the past few years addressing the financial viability of the Vidant Health System.
 
It seems fewer and fewer Americans understand and appreciate our very unique system of government. For example, how many times have you heard someone refer to our country as a "democracy" ?
It seems fewer and fewer Americans understand and appreciate our very unique system of government. For example, how many times have you heard someone refer to our country as a "democracy" ?
 
East Carolina University alumna McKenna Cox will appear on NBC’s new show “Bring the Funny” this summer.
East Carolina University alumna McKenna Cox will appear on NBC’s new show “Bring the Funny” this summer.
 
In true government fashion, the NC House has tried to slip a very bad bill past the citizens of North Carolina and has rushed and hushed it in order to prejudice those most harmed, our North Carolina commercial fishermen and our fellow recreational fishermen.
In true government fashion, the NC House has tried to slip a very bad bill past the citizens of North Carolina and has rushed and hushed it in order to prejudice those most harmed, our North Carolina commercial fishermen and our fellow recreational fishermen.
 
Those writing checks to the Beaufort County Government got the same disrespectful handling this year we got last year.
Those writing checks to the Beaufort County Government got the same disrespectful handling this year we got last year.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of a 6-week-old infant girl.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of a 6-week-old infant girl.
 
In an era when the States have been reduced to virtual provinces or wards of the federal government and the Tenth Amendment is repeatedly and audaciously ignored, it is refreshing to look back and appreciate how strongly President Calvin Coolidge resisted spending federal dollars on local issues.
In an era when the States have been reduced to virtual provinces or wards of the federal government and the Tenth Amendment is repeatedly and audaciously ignored, it is refreshing to look back and appreciate how strongly President Calvin Coolidge resisted spending federal dollars on local issues.
 
Special Congressional District 3 2nd Primary Daily Vote Totals for June 27
 
Special Congressional District 3 2nd Primary Daily Vote Totals for June 26
 
The Vidant Hospital System dominates northeastern North Carolina. It is the largest employer and takes in about 1.3 billion dollars each year
The Vidant Hospital System dominates northeastern North Carolina. It is the largest employer and takes in about 1.3 billion dollars each year
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of a 6-week-old infant girl.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of a 6-week-old infant girl.
 
I rose early on "Fathers' Day". It was the first day, I had been at the rabbitpatch, since school had adjourned.
I rose early on "Fathers' Day". It was the first day, I had been at the rabbitpatch, since school had adjourned.
 
Farmers in eastern North Carolina are facing a crisis of compounding issues that are threatening their mental health and that of their families.
Farmers in eastern North Carolina are facing a crisis of compounding issues that are threatening their mental health and that of their families.
 
Closing Schools is not the answer.
 
In about 1998, shortly after I was elected to the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, several of us who watched local government closely realized the news articles, and for that matter reports from the ruling class of commissioners, did not fit with what actually happened.
In about 1998, shortly after I was elected to the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, several of us who watched local government closely realized the news articles, and for that matter reports from the ruling class of commissioners, did not fit with what actually happened.
 
Brenda Lee Hamilton died on February 18, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Her death was caused by a "canine" animal attack on Indian Run Road near Pantego during the early morning hours.
Brenda Lee Hamilton died on February 18, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Her death was caused by a "canine" animal attack on Indian Run Road near Pantego during the early morning hours.
 
Special Congressional District 3 2nd Primary Daily Vote Totals for June 20
 
Special Congressional District 3 2nd Primary Daily Vote Totals for June 19
 
This article goes to a question that I have posed for many years now: Is a society so predicated on Individual Liberty doomed to destroy itself?
This article goes to a question that I have posed for many years now: Is a society so predicated on Individual Liberty doomed to destroy itself?
 
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