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The N.C. Department of Health Human Services' Division of Social Services collaborated with the Office of State Budget and Management, which today released a request for proposal seeking a qualified vendor to conduct assessments of the state's current social services and child welfare programs and d
The N.C. Department of Health Human Services' Division of Social Services collaborated with the Office of State Budget and Management, which today released a request for proposal seeking a qualified vendor to conduct assessments of the state's current social services and child welfare programs and d
 
On Thursday night, I saw the stars over the rabbit patch. I had not seen them, due to clouds, for the better part of a week. I had missed the silver belt of Orion-and the friendly Dog Stars.
On Thursday night, I saw the stars over the rabbit patch. I had not seen them, due to clouds, for the better part of a week. I had missed the silver belt of Orion-and the friendly Dog Stars.
 
I left Elizabeth City around three on Sunday. It was a bright and cooler day than Saturday had been.
I left Elizabeth City around three on Sunday. It was a bright and cooler day than Saturday had been.
 
With school closed , this past Monday-and me having had a four day holiday in Wilmington, time defied gravity and flew, this week.
With school closed , this past Monday-and me having had a four day holiday in Wilmington, time defied gravity and flew, this week.
 
Monday morning dawned fair in Wilmington. I sat on the porch of my son, Tres' cottage, near downtown in the first hours of light, in the company of his kittens, "Hank" and "Jolene".
Monday morning dawned fair in Wilmington. I sat on the porch of my son, Tres' cottage, near downtown in the first hours of light, in the company of his kittens, "Hank" and "Jolene".
 
Last year, I did a lot of writing by a splashing fountain. I am again in its' cheerful company.
Last year, I did a lot of writing by a splashing fountain. I am again in its' cheerful company.
 
My husband and I have a vacation to Colorado coming up, and one of my long-time girlfriends is joining us. It all started when Beverly declared she wanted to have a destination birthday party for a milestone birthday.
My husband and I have a vacation to Colorado coming up, and one of my long-time girlfriends is joining us. It all started when Beverly declared she wanted to have a destination birthday party for a milestone birthday.
 
The percentage of North Carolina adults who reported smoking cigarettes in 2016 is the lowest ever recorded, 17.9 percent
The percentage of North Carolina adults who reported smoking cigarettes in 2016 is the lowest ever recorded, 17.9 percent
 
The morning started off beautifully. The sunrise at the " early service" was as usual, stunning.
The morning started off beautifully. The sunrise at the " early service" was as usual, stunning.
 
North Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper joined State Health Director Betsey Tilson, M.D., on Tuesday at Wake County Human Services to encourage North Carolinians to get vaccinated against the flu
North Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper joined State Health Director Betsey Tilson, M.D., on Tuesday at Wake County Human Services to encourage North Carolinians to get vaccinated against the flu
 
Banjo Penn and his mum, columnist and author Kathy Manos Penn, announce the release of their first work of fiction "Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch."
Banjo Penn and his mum, columnist and author Kathy Manos Penn, announce the release of their first work of fiction "Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch."
 
The recent hurricane Irma reminded me of one of the now primitive techniques we used during 1968-1969 in Vietnam.
The recent hurricane Irma reminded me of one of the now primitive techniques we used during 1968-1969 in Vietnam.
 
My plan to end all war has a fatal flaw!
My plan to end all war has a fatal flaw!
 
Blackbeard Coffee Roasters is coming to Uptown Greenville this fall
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sending a mobile, five-bed emergency department, a six-bed in-patient ward and diagnostic equipment to Florida's Marathon Key after Hurricane Irma heavily damaged a 25-bed hospital
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sending a mobile, five-bed emergency department, a six-bed in-patient ward and diagnostic equipment to Florida's Marathon Key after Hurricane Irma heavily damaged a 25-bed hospital
 
Let's not bother with the coin flip for this here football game. We have decided who the winner is gonna be. Here's the game ball, Coach. Good job!
Let's not bother with the coin flip for this here football game. We have decided who the winner is gonna be. Here's the game ball, Coach. Good job!
 
Congress ought to get busy working this very important piece of legislation. This could make a real difference to the Folks Back Home.
Congress ought to get busy working this very important piece of legislation. This could make a real difference to the Folks Back Home.
 
Pitt Street Brewing Company, a 7,500-square-foot craft beer production facility and taproom, is now open in the former Coca-Cola Bottling Company building at 630 S. Pitt Street
Pitt Street Brewing Company, a 7,500-square-foot craft beer production facility and taproom, is now open in the former Coca-Cola Bottling Company building at 630 S. Pitt Street
 
Bet you did not know that, before you get old, the Federal Government must notify you that you are about to start getting old.
Bet you did not know that, before you get old, the Federal Government must notify you that you are about to start getting old.
 
How would you like it if someone took away your bathroom?
How would you like it if someone took away your bathroom?
 
On Saturday, I made the "early service". It was both beautiful and glorious.
On Saturday, I made the "early service". It was both beautiful and glorious.
 
It seems a lot longer than four days, since I watched Lyla play by the pink ocean water in the shine of a silver moon.
It seems a lot longer than four days, since I watched Lyla play by the pink ocean water in the shine of a silver moon.
 
Those Deluxe Box Seats at football games are full of crazy people.
 
I left school on Friday and headed for Elizabeth City. I had not seen Lyla in almost three weeks, and it felt like longer. I had bought a full tank of gas on Thursday, as already some stations were out of it.
I left school on Friday and headed for Elizabeth City. I had not seen Lyla in almost three weeks, and it felt like longer. I had bought a full tank of gas on Thursday, as already some stations were out of it.
 
Poor little Mohammad is trying to do the right thing but the cards are stacked against him.
Poor little Mohammad is trying to do the right thing but the cards are stacked against him.
 
Schools are closed today due to a tropical storm. I got up early anyway. It was raining at daybreak, as it is now.
Schools are closed today due to a tropical storm. I got up early anyway. It was raining at daybreak, as it is now.
 
Oh dear summer, must you go.
 
I made the "early service" this morning. I saw for myself, the birth of the day. It was nothing short of grand. . .and it never fails to stir my heart. For me, the sunrise is a holy time.
I made the "early service" this morning. I saw for myself, the birth of the day. It was nothing short of grand. . .and it never fails to stir my heart. For me, the sunrise is a holy time.
 
I get home at a very reasonable hour. I drive through the countryside, past fields, now gilded in gold- and quiet pastures. I come home to a jolly "welcome wagon".
I get home at a very reasonable hour. I drive through the countryside, past fields, now gilded in gold- and quiet pastures. I come home to a jolly "welcome wagon".
 
Here in northeastern North Carolina, we will have nearly 90 percent of a full solar eclipse, but it may be cloudy, and, then again, maybe not.
Here in northeastern North Carolina, we will have nearly 90 percent of a full solar eclipse, but it may be cloudy, and, then again, maybe not.
 
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