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Where the mind and spirit harnesses the temporal plane, thereby hitching a ride in that vessel that carries us on ... for a certain while.

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Harris Teeter started out as two independent grocery stores. In 1939, Willis L. Teeter and his brother Paul opened Teeters Food Mart in Mooresville with a $1,7000 loan.
Harris Teeter started out as two independent grocery stores. In 1939, Willis L. Teeter and his brother Paul opened Teeters Food Mart in Mooresville with a $1,7000 loan.
 
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and people in eastern North Carolina are at high risk.
 
First Lady Ann McCrory will light up the executive mansion in red tomorrow through the end of February to raise awareness for heart disease among women.
First Lady Ann McCrory will light up the executive mansion in red tomorrow through the end of February to raise awareness for heart disease among women.
 
East Carolina Endoscopy Center has achieved re-accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
East Carolina Endoscopy Center has achieved re-accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
 
With just days remaining until the USDA's February 10 deadline, the backlog of FNS cases (food stamps) has dropped by 92.5 percent since January 23.
With just days remaining until the USDA's February 10 deadline, the backlog of FNS cases (food stamps) has dropped by 92.5 percent since January 23.
 
North Carolina families are seeing the benefits of improving FNS (food stamp) numbers across the state as DHHS works collaboratively with our county partners to meet the USDA milestones for February 10.
North Carolina families are seeing the benefits of improving FNS (food stamp) numbers across the state as DHHS works collaboratively with our county partners to meet the USDA milestones for February 10.
 
Flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses are widespread in our community.
 
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
 
State and county workers across North Carolina have reduced the backlog of FNS cases (food stamps) by just over 72 percent in the last 10 days, ensuring benefits for thousands of families.
State and county workers across North Carolina have reduced the backlog of FNS cases (food stamps) by just over 72 percent in the last 10 days, ensuring benefits for thousands of families.
 
Although born in Scotland in 1733, Samuel Johnston lived in North Carolina from infancy. Historians have described the native Scot as a "prominent voice for the Patriot cause" who possessed "Revolutionary zeal." Even so, many North Carolinians today are unaware of his illustrious political and legal
Although born in Scotland in 1733, Samuel Johnston lived in North Carolina from infancy. Historians have described the native Scot as a "prominent voice for the Patriot cause" who possessed "Revolutionary zeal." Even so, many North Carolinians today are unaware of his illustrious political and legal
 
Raised in Littleton, North Carolina, Ella Baker graduated valedictorian from Shaw University on 1927.
Raised in Littleton, North Carolina, Ella Baker graduated valedictorian from Shaw University on 1927.
 
This is an update on DHHS' most recent interaction with USDA.
 
Vidant Health has been chosen to receive one of the nation’s most prestigious recognitions for performance in quality and safety.
 
Flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses are widespread in our community.
 
On Tuesday, January 7, event organizers from the Darleen Flamingo 5K Run/Walk presented a gift of $18,000 to the Shepard Cancer Foundation board members, a benefactor of the proceeds from the event held on November 2, 2013.
On Tuesday, January 7, event organizers from the Darleen Flamingo 5K Run/Walk presented a gift of $18,000 to the Shepard Cancer Foundation board members, a benefactor of the proceeds from the event held on November 2, 2013.
 
Before Sir Walter Raleigh’s expedition landed on the Outer Banks in 1585, French and Spanish explorers traveled across modern-day North Carolina and led the European powers in claiming American land.
Before Sir Walter Raleigh’s expedition landed on the Outer Banks in 1585, French and Spanish explorers traveled across modern-day North Carolina and led the European powers in claiming American land.
 
Salmon is best appreciated when sauteed in a buttery sauce of common herbs and served on a clean plate. If prepared properly everything else is secondary.
Salmon is best appreciated when sauteed in a buttery sauce of common herbs and served on a clean plate. If prepared properly everything else is secondary.
 
John H. Baker served as North Carolina's first African American sheriff. He served in this office for twenty-four years.
John H. Baker served as North Carolina's first African American sheriff. He served in this office for twenty-four years.
 
Due to increased flu activity, Vidant Health is holding a free flu clinic for anyone that may still need a flu shot. No appointment is necessary, but quantities are limited.
Due to increased flu activity, Vidant Health is holding a free flu clinic for anyone that may still need a flu shot. No appointment is necessary, but quantities are limited.
 
Lake Phelps in Tyrrell County, first discovered about 1755, is located in the middle of the swampland known as "the Great Eastern Dismal," or the "Great Alligator Dismal."
Lake Phelps in Tyrrell County, first discovered about 1755, is located in the middle of the swampland known as "the Great Eastern Dismal," or the "Great Alligator Dismal."
 
Last week, doctors with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange at the hospital.
Last week, doctors with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange at the hospital.
 
Sacred Heart Cathedral is the Mother Church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, making it the spiritual center for Catholics in eastern North Carolina.
Sacred Heart Cathedral is the Mother Church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, making it the spiritual center for Catholics in eastern North Carolina.
 
The craggy, ragged shoreline of Goose Creek State Park is just one of the many unique components of this park that stands alone as the single most environmentally diverse tract of land, open to the public, in this nook of the Inner Banks.
The craggy, ragged shoreline of Goose Creek State Park is just one of the many unique components of this park that stands alone as the single most environmentally diverse tract of land, open to the public, in this nook of the Inner Banks.
 
Hartford, along with numerous other musicians and historians, believed that Earl Scruggs was the true reason behind bluegrass music and the banjo's popularity and resonance.
Hartford, along with numerous other musicians and historians, believed that Earl Scruggs was the true reason behind bluegrass music and the banjo's popularity and resonance.
 
In March, 2010 and 2011, I spent a few wonderful afternoons on the National Mall in Washington, DC, and inside a few of the Smithsonian Museums along that storied strip of mostly treeless ground between the united States Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial.
In March, 2010 and 2011, I spent a few wonderful afternoons on the National Mall in Washington, DC, and inside a few of the Smithsonian Museums along that storied strip of mostly treeless ground between the united States Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial.
 
Today, Vidant Health purchased 19.4 acres in Belhaven for a new multispecialty care clinic. The new, 12,000-square-foot facility will be located at 601 Old County Road, between the Post Office and the Food Lion shopping center, south of Highway 264. Design and construction is expected to be complete
Today, Vidant Health purchased 19.4 acres in Belhaven for a new multispecialty care clinic. The new, 12,000-square-foot facility will be located at 601 Old County Road, between the Post Office and the Food Lion shopping center, south of Highway 264. Design and construction is expected to be complete
 
A Brunswick County native, William Henry Hill was the state's district attorney, a state senator, a University of North Carolina Trustee, and a U.S. Congressman.
A Brunswick County native, William Henry Hill was the state's district attorney, a state senator, a University of North Carolina Trustee, and a U.S. Congressman.
 
Free To Be Me, a local non-profit organization that offers airplane rides to sick and injured children, is planning to conduct an aerial parade for the children at the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Free To Be Me, a local non-profit organization that offers airplane rides to sick and injured children, is planning to conduct an aerial parade for the children at the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Harvey Case, president of Vidant Beaufort Hospital has announced the appointment of Lou Montana-Rhodes as the new vice president of patient care services. Rhodes comes to Vidant Beaufort from Vidant Pungo Hospital, where she has served in the same leadership role since 2004. Rhodes replaces Kathy Si
Harvey Case, president of Vidant Beaufort Hospital has announced the appointment of Lou Montana-Rhodes as the new vice president of patient care services. Rhodes comes to Vidant Beaufort from Vidant Pungo Hospital, where she has served in the same leadership role since 2004. Rhodes replaces Kathy Si
 
After the Civil War, former slaves were encouraged to participate in a free-labor economy. But much of the South lay in ruins. It was difficult to find work, much less start enterprising careers.
After the Civil War, former slaves were encouraged to participate in a free-labor economy. But much of the South lay in ruins. It was difficult to find work, much less start enterprising careers.
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital is accepting letters of intent for the Community Benefit Grants program to support projects in the program’s health-related focus areas of access to care, chronic disease prevention and management and nutrition/physical activity.
Vidant Beaufort Hospital is accepting letters of intent for the Community Benefit Grants program to support projects in the program’s health-related focus areas of access to care, chronic disease prevention and management and nutrition/physical activity.
 
The first permanent white settler in what is now Tennessee was William Bean, who settled in 1769 on Boone's Creek, near where it flowed into the Watauga River.
The first permanent white settler in what is now Tennessee was William Bean, who settled in 1769 on Boone's Creek, near where it flowed into the Watauga River.
 
The last commander of Fort Fisher before its surrender to occupying Union forces, James Reilly's postwar years reveals the bond that many former Confederate and Union soldiers exhibited during the 1880s and 1890s.
The last commander of Fort Fisher before its surrender to occupying Union forces, James Reilly's postwar years reveals the bond that many former Confederate and Union soldiers exhibited during the 1880s and 1890s.
 
Working together with elected officials and leaders from Hyde County, the Vidant Health Foundation today announced it will augment EMS services in the county by providing a $250,000 grant-in-aid to upgrade two medical emergency transport vehicles.
Working together with elected officials and leaders from Hyde County, the Vidant Health Foundation today announced it will augment EMS services in the county by providing a $250,000 grant-in-aid to upgrade two medical emergency transport vehicles.
 
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