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Please join us tonight for what may be the most important election of our collective lifetimes.
 
The N. C. Supreme Court this week handed down a decision that could have significant impact on coastal North Carolina counties.
The N. C. Supreme Court this week handed down a decision that could have significant impact on coastal North Carolina counties.
 
Tuesday afternoon winds will increase again with sustained 30mph and intermit en gust to 40. We will update this information as it becomes available.
Tuesday afternoon winds will increase again with sustained 30mph and intermit en gust to 40. We will update this information as it becomes available.
 
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 60 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, along the southern New Jersey shore.
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 60 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, along the southern New Jersey shore.
 
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 60 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, along the southern New Jersey shore.
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 60 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, along the southern New Jersey shore.
 
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 58 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, along the southern New Jersey shore.
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 58 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, along the southern New Jersey shore.
 
Hurricane Sandy continues to grow and we become the largest CAT 1 storm in history (1,000 miles in diameter) before she makes landfall, hopefully in the Northeast.
Hurricane Sandy continues to grow and we become the largest CAT 1 storm in history (1,000 miles in diameter) before she makes landfall, hopefully in the Northeast.
 
A new Civitas Institute study has confirmed what critics have been saying for years: North Carolina's Same Day and Last-Minute Voter Registration processes are seriously flawed.
A new Civitas Institute study has confirmed what critics have been saying for years: North Carolina's Same Day and Last-Minute Voter Registration processes are seriously flawed.
 
We are encouraging everyone to stay home Sunday night and travel only as necessary! Falling tree debris, high winds and wet roads make travel after dark risky.
We are encouraging everyone to stay home Sunday night and travel only as necessary! Falling tree debris, high winds and wet roads make travel after dark risky.
 
Commissioner McRoy's characterization of criticism concerning the costs incurred by the Economic Development Commission as being based on "fictitious"numbers is a cheap shot.
Commissioner McRoy's characterization of criticism concerning the costs incurred by the Economic Development Commission as being based on "fictitious"numbers is a cheap shot.
 
Governor Beverly Perdue declares a State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Sandy making landfall just north of the North Carolina coast.
Governor Beverly Perdue declares a State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Sandy making landfall just north of the North Carolina coast.
 
Cherry Hospital, a state-run adult inpatient psychiatric facility in Goldsboro, welcomed a federally funded nonprofit organization to conduct a voter registration drive of mental patients, likely a violation of state law.
Cherry Hospital, a state-run adult inpatient psychiatric facility in Goldsboro, welcomed a federally funded nonprofit organization to conduct a voter registration drive of mental patients, likely a violation of state law.
 
National Hurricane Center guidance continues to bring increasing probabilities of higher than original expected impacts of wind and rain from Hurricane Sandy to Beaufort County.
National Hurricane Center guidance continues to bring increasing probabilities of higher than original expected impacts of wind and rain from Hurricane Sandy to Beaufort County.
 
The good news is that Hurricane Sandy is not forecast to come ashore in North Carolina.
The good news is that Hurricane Sandy is not forecast to come ashore in North Carolina.
 
NC-20 has just been informed that NC Insurance of Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has issued Notice of Public Hearing on the 2012 Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing.
NC-20 has just been informed that NC Insurance of Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has issued Notice of Public Hearing on the 2012 Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing.
 
Based on these results and the continued presence of consistent pressure throughout the system, the SYSTEM PRESSURE ADVISORY is RESCINDED, effective immediately.
Based on these results and the continued presence of consistent pressure throughout the system, the SYSTEM PRESSURE ADVISORY is RESCINDED, effective immediately.
 
A federal judge has thrown out Paleo-diet blogger Steve Cooksey's lawsuit against the North Carolina state agency he claims censored his blog and violated his freedom of speech.
A federal judge has thrown out Paleo-diet blogger Steve Cooksey's lawsuit against the North Carolina state agency he claims censored his blog and violated his freedom of speech.
 
A recent poll of North Carolinians by the Civitas Institute and the Friedman Foundation reported that if given a choice of where to educate their child, only 34 percent of respondents said they would choose a traditional public school.
A recent poll of North Carolinians by the Civitas Institute and the Friedman Foundation reported that if given a choice of where to educate their child, only 34 percent of respondents said they would choose a traditional public school.
 
Economic Development Commissions 10 year quest for the relocation of large employers wasted millions of dollars and mired the county in idle infrastructure which is uselessly degrading with time.
Economic Development Commissions 10 year quest for the relocation of large employers wasted millions of dollars and mired the county in idle infrastructure which is uselessly degrading with time.
 
I have made no secret of my belief that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) has been incompetent and amateurish in its approach to economic development. It would have been impossible for the EDC to have failed more miserably or over a broader range of issues.
I have made no secret of my belief that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) has been incompetent and amateurish in its approach to economic development. It would have been impossible for the EDC to have failed more miserably or over a broader range of issues.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, October 1, 2012
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, October 1, 2012
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners think they have a buyer for the ill-fated Quick Start II building in the Washington Industrial Park.
The Beaufort County Commissioners think they have a buyer for the ill-fated Quick Start II building in the Washington Industrial Park.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners met in closed session today to decide the future of the ill-fated Quick Start II, "shell building", resting on 6 acres in Beaufort County's Industrial Park.
The Beaufort County Commissioners met in closed session today to decide the future of the ill-fated Quick Start II, "shell building", resting on 6 acres in Beaufort County's Industrial Park.
 
A new political climate in the state capital could result in a number of school choice reforms enacted into law next year, a panel of legislators said Tuesday during a luncheon on school choice.
A new political climate in the state capital could result in a number of school choice reforms enacted into law next year, a panel of legislators said Tuesday during a luncheon on school choice.
 
The Quick Start II building is now offered for sale at $1.5 million. This is $900,000 beneath its construction cost and the loss must be increased to include financing, maintenance and depreciation of the structure due to age.
The Quick Start II building is now offered for sale at $1.5 million. This is $900,000 beneath its construction cost and the loss must be increased to include financing, maintenance and depreciation of the structure due to age.
 
North Carolina could save $2.7 billion a year by moving away from its primary-care focused Medicaid structure and adopting a managed-care model used in five large Florida counties, based on research by the Foundation for Government
North Carolina could save $2.7 billion a year by moving away from its primary-care focused Medicaid structure and adopting a managed-care model used in five large Florida counties, based on research by the Foundation for Government
 
As a Beaufort County Commissioner, I was under the distinct impression that the Commissioners' direct employee, our appointed county manager, would hire the new economic director.
As a Beaufort County Commissioner, I was under the distinct impression that the Commissioners' direct employee, our appointed county manager, would hire the new economic director.
 
Beaufort County Commissioners met with the Beaufort County Community College way in advance of the 2013 / 2014 budget about possible state budget cuts, but that is not the story from today's meeting.
Beaufort County Commissioners met with the Beaufort County Community College way in advance of the 2013 / 2014 budget about possible state budget cuts, but that is not the story from today's meeting.
 
Former state Rep. Van Braxton does not have to set up a legal expense fund in an effort to raise money to defray costs associated with a lawsuit filed by his 2010 opponent, the state elections director has ruled.
Former state Rep. Van Braxton does not have to set up a legal expense fund in an effort to raise money to defray costs associated with a lawsuit filed by his 2010 opponent, the state elections director has ruled.
 
When statistics came out in early August that North Carolina high school graduation rates had topped 80 percent for the first time in memory, politicians from both sides of the aisle were quick to claim credit and point fingers.
When statistics came out in early August that North Carolina high school graduation rates had topped 80 percent for the first time in memory, politicians from both sides of the aisle were quick to claim credit and point fingers.
 
A new law just cut through a chain that has stopped countless food trucks in North Carolina from getting out of the garage.
A new law just cut through a chain that has stopped countless food trucks in North Carolina from getting out of the garage.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, September 10, 2012
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, September 10, 2012
 
State recreational water quality officials today are notifying the public that initial testing at a sound-side site in Beaufort County showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality swimming standards.
State recreational water quality officials today are notifying the public that initial testing at a sound-side site in Beaufort County showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality swimming standards.
 
Wind projects on the North Carolina coast are meeting resistance from three fronts: concerns over bird kills, worries about military training, and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's opposition to favorable tax treatment for specific industries.
Wind projects on the North Carolina coast are meeting resistance from three fronts: concerns over bird kills, worries about military training, and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's opposition to favorable tax treatment for specific industries.
 
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