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The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 5:30
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 5:30
 
Robert Graboyes' 93-year-old mother had a phone and an iPad, and she knew how to use them
 
Local police in North Carolina would have whistleblower protections under a bill introduced in the state House
Local police in North Carolina would have whistleblower protections under a bill introduced in the state House
 
As a special Senate committee on Tuesday began hammering out details for confirming Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet nominees, the back-and-forth between the governor and the General Assembly over the legality of the confirmation requirement continued
As a special Senate committee on Tuesday began hammering out details for confirming Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet nominees, the back-and-forth between the governor and the General Assembly over the legality of the confirmation requirement continued
 
The Cooper administration may have lost a key ally in its attempt to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act: the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Cabinet agency that controls Medicaid
The Cooper administration may have lost a key ally in its attempt to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act: the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Cabinet agency that controls Medicaid
 
Senate leader Phil Berger on Thursday said senators are “close” to finalizing the procedure for confirmation of Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet officers.
Senate leader Phil Berger on Thursday said senators are “close” to finalizing the procedure for confirmation of Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet officers.
 
A state legislator is hoping to give disabled veterans and spouses of fallen first responders a break on their property tax bills
A state legislator is hoping to give disabled veterans and spouses of fallen first responders a break on their property tax bills
 
Perhaps the biggest task facing a Republican-controlled General Assembly when it returns from a two-week hiatus Wednesday is finding common ground with a new Democratic governor, and vice versa
Perhaps the biggest task facing a Republican-controlled General Assembly when it returns from a two-week hiatus Wednesday is finding common ground with a new Democratic governor, and vice versa
 
As legislative Republicans return to Raleigh, additional tax reforms will be on their agenda
As legislative Republicans return to Raleigh, additional tax reforms will be on their agenda
 
Attorneys close to legislative Republicans told Carolina Journal special legislative elections in 2017 "are almost certainly off the table."
Attorneys close to legislative Republicans told Carolina Journal special legislative elections in 2017 "are almost certainly off the table."
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's selection of Rep. Susi Hamilton as secretary of natural and cultural resources is emblematic of the philosophical contrast between Cooper and the GOP legislative majority, state Rep. Chris Millis said
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's selection of Rep. Susi Hamilton as secretary of natural and cultural resources is emblematic of the philosophical contrast between Cooper and the GOP legislative majority, state Rep. Chris Millis said
 
The Beaufort County Hospital Authority Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 01, 2017 at 1:30 PM
The Beaufort County Hospital Authority Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 01, 2017 at 1:30 PM
 
Even though Gov. Roy Cooper’s request to expand North Carolina’s Medicaid program unilaterally has been halted in federal court, some GOP lawmakers say they are open to considering a limited enrollment increase
Even though Gov. Roy Cooper’s request to expand North Carolina’s Medicaid program unilaterally has been halted in federal court, some GOP lawmakers say they are open to considering a limited enrollment increase
 
Belhaven Mayor Adam O'Neal drove nearly 30 miles west from his Town of Belhaven to present the news from his hamlet on Pantego Creek, and, right now, the news is not good.
Belhaven Mayor Adam O'Neal drove nearly 30 miles west from his Town of Belhaven to present the news from his hamlet on Pantego Creek, and, right now, the news is not good.
 
Bipartisanship ruled the day as lawmakers returned Wednesday to begin the 2017 long session of the General Assembly
Bipartisanship ruled the day as lawmakers returned Wednesday to begin the 2017 long session of the General Assembly
 
As the Senate Hearings of approving the nominations for cabinet of President-elect Donald Trump, politics in America will take center stage. It is not so much that these predominantly Republican nominees be on this fine, public stage, but, moreover, that of the minority Democrats.
As the Senate Hearings of approving the nominations for cabinet of President-elect Donald Trump, politics in America will take center stage. It is not so much that these predominantly Republican nominees be on this fine, public stage, but, moreover, that of the minority Democrats.
 
Senators from both parties Wednesday cited the state Constitution and precedent in defending a law passed in December reducing the governor's number of political appointees and requiring confirmation of his Cabinet members
Senators from both parties Wednesday cited the state Constitution and precedent in defending a law passed in December reducing the governor's number of political appointees and requiring confirmation of his Cabinet members
 
The U.S. Supreme Court put a temporary halt to a three-judge panel's order to hold special legislative elections later this year, and the top election official in the N.C. House thinks the justices eventually will toss out the off-year election plan
The U.S. Supreme Court put a temporary halt to a three-judge panel's order to hold special legislative elections later this year, and the top election official in the N.C. House thinks the justices eventually will toss out the off-year election plan
 
The 2017 long session of the General Assembly starts Wednesday, and the first day is likely to be more ceremonial than substantive
The 2017 long session of the General Assembly starts Wednesday, and the first day is likely to be more ceremonial than substantive
 
Attorneys representing liberal and civil-rights organizations in the Covington Voting Rights Act case cite a controversial study claiming North Carolina is no longer a fully functioning democracy as part of their filing with Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts to deny the state’s request
Attorneys representing liberal and civil-rights organizations in the Covington Voting Rights Act case cite a controversial study claiming North Carolina is no longer a fully functioning democracy as part of their filing with Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts to deny the state’s request
 
Beaufort County is delayed two hours, the court house opens on time, but will the declared State of Emergency be lifted.
Beaufort County is delayed two hours, the court house opens on time, but will the declared State of Emergency be lifted.
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel has blocked the overhaul of the State Board of Elections until the case can go to trial or unless a higher court overturns a preliminary injunction
A three-judge Superior Court panel has blocked the overhaul of the State Board of Elections until the case can go to trial or unless a higher court overturns a preliminary injunction
 
The leaders of the General Assembly have sent a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid
The leaders of the General Assembly have sent a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid
 
The roadways in the western part of Beaufort County are icy and sleet covered. The trees and powerlines are coated with ice and small limbs are falling as a result of the wind.
The roadways in the western part of Beaufort County are icy and sleet covered. The trees and powerlines are coated with ice and small limbs are falling as a result of the wind.
 
The NWS has gotten the briefing updated as attached. Please note the continuing increase in Freezing Rain and Ice accumulations.
The NWS has gotten the briefing updated as attached. Please note the continuing increase in Freezing Rain and Ice accumulations.
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced his plans today to circumvent the Republican-led General Assembly, and expand North Carolina's Medicaid enrollment, possibly by executive order requesting an amendment to the state's Medicaid plan from the Obama administration
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced his plans today to circumvent the Republican-led General Assembly, and expand North Carolina's Medicaid enrollment, possibly by executive order requesting an amendment to the state's Medicaid plan from the Obama administration
 
The area of concern for this office is the continued increasing of ice accumulation. Snowfall will be the heaviest from west to east.
The area of concern for this office is the continued increasing of ice accumulation. Snowfall will be the heaviest from west to east.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday once again called on the General Assembly to repeal House Bill 2, the state's statute that supersedes a now-repealed Charlotte ordinance that, among other things, requires businesses to allow transgendered people to use the bathroom of their gender identity
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday once again called on the General Assembly to repeal House Bill 2, the state's statute that supersedes a now-repealed Charlotte ordinance that, among other things, requires businesses to allow transgendered people to use the bathroom of their gender identity
 
Many state agencies are skirting legislation requiring them to determine whether the regulations they collectively impose are necessary, said Garth Dunklin, chairman of the state Rules Review Commission
Many state agencies are skirting legislation requiring them to determine whether the regulations they collectively impose are necessary, said Garth Dunklin, chairman of the state Rules Review Commission
 
Washington City Council Meeting Agenda for January 9, 2017
 
Please see the attached briefing and review your SOG's and let's get prepared for some level of Winter Storm response.
Please see the attached briefing and review your SOG's and let's get prepared for some level of Winter Storm response.
 
The Beaufort County/City of Washington EMS Committee will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3 PM in the Commissioners' Meeting Room located at 121 W. 3rd St, Washington, NC. The public is welcome to attend
The Beaufort County/City of Washington EMS Committee will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3 PM in the Commissioners' Meeting Room located at 121 W. 3rd St, Washington, NC. The public is welcome to attend
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who took the oath of office just after midnight on New Year’s Day, will be formally inaugurated during a 10 a.m. Saturday ceremony in front of the State Archives Building, weather permitting
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who took the oath of office just after midnight on New Year’s Day, will be formally inaugurated during a 10 a.m. Saturday ceremony in front of the State Archives Building, weather permitting
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced his first two Cabinet selections
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced his first two Cabinet selections
 
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