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The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, February 4, 2013.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, February 4, 2013.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory welcomed a recent independent audit of the state's Medicaid program by State Auditor Beth Wood and highlighted the need to address cost control and accountability issues in the program through proactive reforms.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory welcomed a recent independent audit of the state's Medicaid program by State Auditor Beth Wood and highlighted the need to address cost control and accountability issues in the program through proactive reforms.
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following appointments submitted to the General Assembly for confirmation.
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following appointments submitted to the General Assembly for confirmation.
 
The beauty of living in Eastern North Carolina is that we can go from Winter Weather Advisory to Possible Severe Storm spring like weather in less than six days.
The beauty of living in Eastern North Carolina is that we can go from Winter Weather Advisory to Possible Severe Storm spring like weather in less than six days.
 
Today, Governor McCrory appointed Kimberly S. Robb as District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 3-A in Pitt County. Robb has served as an Assistant District Attorney since 1991 and is currently responsible for major crime prosecution in Pitt County.
Today, Governor McCrory appointed Kimberly S. Robb as District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 3-A in Pitt County. Robb has served as an Assistant District Attorney since 1991 and is currently responsible for major crime prosecution in Pitt County.
 
As a growing number of skeptics question the fiscal soundness of North Carolina's centerpiece Medicaid program, there is a push for a legislative review of the system.
As a growing number of skeptics question the fiscal soundness of North Carolina's centerpiece Medicaid program, there is a push for a legislative review of the system.
 
Efforts are under way to make North Carolina the first state since Alaska in 1980 to eliminate taxes on total personal income.
Efforts are under way to make North Carolina the first state since Alaska in 1980 to eliminate taxes on total personal income.
 
Declaring a state of emergency in Graham, Jackson and Swain counties and areas within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee as a result of a landslide obstructing both directions on U.S. Highway 441 beginning on January 15, 2013.
Declaring a state of emergency in Graham, Jackson and Swain counties and areas within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee as a result of a landslide obstructing both directions on U.S. Highway 441 beginning on January 15, 2013.
 
The City of Washington will meet Monday, January 28, 2013, as the "Committee of the Whole," to discuss issues in closed session. One issue, in particular, will be to discuss the acquisition of the Turnage Theater in downtown Washington, North Carolina.
The City of Washington will meet Monday, January 28, 2013, as the "Committee of the Whole," to discuss issues in closed session. One issue, in particular, will be to discuss the acquisition of the Turnage Theater in downtown Washington, North Carolina.
 
A state audit has revealed that the N.C. Central University Law School's information technology and facilities director was given improper supplemental benefits to the tune of $59,271 during the last decade.
A state audit has revealed that the N.C. Central University Law School's information technology and facilities director was given improper supplemental benefits to the tune of $59,271 during the last decade.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory announced the following additions to the governor's office staff.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory announced the following additions to the governor's office staff.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, on January 18, 2013, adopted a resolution calling for a constitutional convention to strengthen the Second and Tenth Amendments, among other things.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, on January 18, 2013, adopted a resolution calling for a constitutional convention to strengthen the Second and Tenth Amendments, among other things.
 
Selling unpasteurized milk has been illegal in North Carolina for three decades. But that hasn't stopped growing numbers of families around the state from going to extreme lengths to obtain it.
Selling unpasteurized milk has been illegal in North Carolina for three decades. But that hasn't stopped growing numbers of families around the state from going to extreme lengths to obtain it.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Education changed officers at its January 15, 2013 meeting. Cindy Winstead was elected chair, replacing Mac Hodges and Terry Williams was elected vice-chair to succeed Winstead who had been serving as vice chair.
The Beaufort County Board of Education changed officers at its January 15, 2013 meeting. Cindy Winstead was elected chair, replacing Mac Hodges and Terry Williams was elected vice-chair to succeed Winstead who had been serving as vice chair.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation declaring January 21, 2013 as "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day" in North Carolina, urging all citizens to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service to their communities.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation declaring January 21, 2013 as "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day" in North Carolina, urging all citizens to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service to their communities.
 
The Beaufort County (N.C.) Board of Commissioners adopted unanimously a resolution calling upon the N. C. General Assembly to take necessary measures to nullify any Federal action within the State that infringes on the Second Amendment's guarantee of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
The Beaufort County (N.C.) Board of Commissioners adopted unanimously a resolution calling upon the N. C. General Assembly to take necessary measures to nullify any Federal action within the State that infringes on the Second Amendment's guarantee of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
 
Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, America's 3rd president and chief author of our Declaration of Independence once remarked, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure."
Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, America's 3rd president and chief author of our Declaration of Independence once remarked, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure."
 
One of the big pieces of news from this year's elections was the large increase in the number of women elected to Congress.
One of the big pieces of news from this year's elections was the large increase in the number of women elected to Congress.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Room #111 at the Beaufort County Administrative Office located at 121 W 3rd Street, Washington, NC.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Room #111 at the Beaufort County Administrative Office located at 121 W 3rd Street, Washington, NC.
 
The Washington City Council voted unanimously Monday night (with Ed Moultrie absent) to apply for a half million dollar grant to renovate the old National Spinning building to accommodate an expansion of Spinrite, Inc. which is already operating out of part of that building.
The Washington City Council voted unanimously Monday night (with Ed Moultrie absent) to apply for a half million dollar grant to renovate the old National Spinning building to accommodate an expansion of Spinrite, Inc. which is already operating out of part of that building.
 
Potential charter school operators, including two that would operate online, flooded the state with 154 letters of intent to open in fall 2014, punctuating a growing appetite for alternatives to traditional public education.
Potential charter school operators, including two that would operate online, flooded the state with 154 letters of intent to open in fall 2014, punctuating a growing appetite for alternatives to traditional public education.
 
As the clouds broke and the overnight dense fog lifted from downtown Raleigh Saturday morning, North Carolina ushered in a new political era with the inauguration of Pat McCrory as the state's 74th governor.
As the clouds broke and the overnight dense fog lifted from downtown Raleigh Saturday morning, North Carolina ushered in a new political era with the inauguration of Pat McCrory as the state's 74th governor.
 
At the January 7, 2013 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting Hood Richardson gave a "Jail Report" that he had request the staff to compile.
At the January 7, 2013 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting Hood Richardson gave a "Jail Report" that he had request the staff to compile.
 
North Carolina's mental health programs have faced fiscal challenges for several years, and the programs now are running a $35 million deficit.
North Carolina's mental health programs have faced fiscal challenges for several years, and the programs now are running a $35 million deficit.
 
Let me tell you why we're here today--at a new location with a different view. We're here on historic grounds with our majestic and beautiful State Capitol behind us looking out at our capital city and the rest of our state.
Let me tell you why we're here today--at a new location with a different view. We're here on historic grounds with our majestic and beautiful State Capitol behind us looking out at our capital city and the rest of our state.
 
An interim legislative committee Tuesday set the stage for a major battle over unemployment insurance benefits when the General Assembly gears up later this month.
An interim legislative committee Tuesday set the stage for a major battle over unemployment insurance benefits when the General Assembly gears up later this month.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory, in conjunction with the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, released the participants in the 2013 Inaugural parade. This year's parade will be held on Saturday, January 12, in downtown Raleigh and will include participants from around the state.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory, in conjunction with the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, released the participants in the 2013 Inaugural parade. This year's parade will be held on Saturday, January 12, in downtown Raleigh and will include participants from around the state.
 
In Plato's Allegory of the Cave we read about a group of men who have been imprisoned by chaining them to a wall in a cave.
 
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory issued his first executive order Monday, rescinding an order issued by his predecessor, Democrat Bev Perdue, which Perdue exempted herself from at the end of her term of office.
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory issued his first executive order Monday, rescinding an order issued by his predecessor, Democrat Bev Perdue, which Perdue exempted herself from at the end of her term of office.
 
North Carolina's newly sworn-in governor, Pat McCrory recently visted eastern North Carolina and met with representative from many locat governments at the Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina's former center of government in colonial America.
North Carolina's newly sworn-in governor, Pat McCrory recently visted eastern North Carolina and met with representative from many locat governments at the Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina's former center of government in colonial America.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners was a study in contrasts Monday night as they heard a report from Tax Assessor Bobby Parker.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners was a study in contrasts Monday night as they heard a report from Tax Assessor Bobby Parker.
 
Two of the General Assembly's most powerful Republican lawmakers and the Democratic state insurance commissioner are among those ensnared in a legal struggle between private and nonprofit bail bondsmen organizations providing instructional courses for bail agents.
Two of the General Assembly's most powerful Republican lawmakers and the Democratic state insurance commissioner are among those ensnared in a legal struggle between private and nonprofit bail bondsmen organizations providing instructional courses for bail agents.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory continues to build a strong team of talent by naming Tony Almeida as Senior Advisor to the governor for Jobs and the Economy, Fred Steen as the governor's Legislative Liaison and Chris Estes as State Chief Information Officer.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory continues to build a strong team of talent by naming Tony Almeida as Senior Advisor to the governor for Jobs and the Economy, Fred Steen as the governor's Legislative Liaison and Chris Estes as State Chief Information Officer.
 
Today, the Office of the Governor released the following pool report of Governor Pat McCrory's swearing-in ceremony, prepared by The Associated Press.
Today, the Office of the Governor released the following pool report of Governor Pat McCrory's swearing-in ceremony, prepared by The Associated Press.
 
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