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Emily was born on the family farm in Washington NC (now known as 1838 Carolina Ave/Rt.17) to William Johnston Francis and Ethel Lee Witherington Francis in November of 1935.
Published: Thursday, February 5th, 2026 @ 7:31 am
By: Announcements
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Some boats carry more than just their passengers, they carry the legacies of the families who owned them and the craftsmen who built them.
Published: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 @ 7:04 pm
By: Attila Nemecz
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Audrey Ann Wallace Clark, age 92, a resident of Pinetown, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her home.
Published: Monday, July 15th, 2024 @ 7:01 am
By: Announcements
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RNC Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel, who has served in her position for seven years and come under fire from some Republican critics for the party’s defeats in recent years, will resign from her position on March 8.
Published: Sunday, March 10th, 2024 @ 11:31 pm
By: Daily Wire
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RALEIGH - Public sector employees from state agencies and public institutions will be recognized today for completing the rigorous North Carolina Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM) during the program’s commencement ceremony.
Published: Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 @ 12:02 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The only Wake County Republican currently serving in the North Carolina General Assembly will run for Congress. State Rep. Erin Paré will pursue a critical swing seat that will be key in the GOP’s 2024 efforts to retain a narrow U.S. House majority.
Published: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 @ 2:09 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Published: Friday, November 10th, 2023 @ 4:44 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Between the months of April and June of 2023, Congressman Wiley Nickel, D-NC13, accepted $88,500 from corporate PACs. Company PACs include Amazon, Visa, and H&R Block.
Published: Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 @ 4:59 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The Carolina Journal has learned that Jeff Hauser, a current NCGA House staffer and experienced Republican operative, will announce an exploratory committee for the 13th U.S. Congressional District on Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, is the district’s incumbent.
Published: Sunday, October 8th, 2023 @ 4:51 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Monday, news broke that state House Rep. Erin Pare, R-Wake, is weighing a run for Congress. Pare is currently the only Republican lawmaker who represents part of Wake County.
Published: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 @ 6:56 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Lula (Lou) Olivia Buck Branch, 80, of Chocowinity, NC died Thursday, February 2, 2023, at her home.
Published: Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ 9:23 am
By: Announcements
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Ballot order was randomly determined on March 4.
Published: Saturday, May 28th, 2022 @ 11:21 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Wiley Nickel and Bo Hines will face off for the 13th Congressional District seat. The district includes Johnston County, as well as parts of Wayne, Harnett, and Wake Counties.
Published: Friday, May 20th, 2022 @ 6:27 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Saturday, April 9, a crowd of red-hatted, flag-waving fans of former President Donald Trump descended on Selma, N.C.’s “The Farm at 95” venue to hear from Trump and other prominent conservative speakers.
Published: Thursday, April 14th, 2022 @ 12:37 am
By: Carolina Journal
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In North Carolina’s sole competitive U.S. congressional race, there is a wide open primary with seven Republican candidates.
Published: Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 @ 11:45 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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While state lawmakers urge the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in the 2022 N.C. Congressional maps, filing in the map’s district races is over, for now.
Published: Monday, March 7th, 2022 @ 2:31 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Despite efforts from the left to bring cradle-to-grave big government to America, dozens of talented entrepreneurs, ages 6 to 14, displayed their keen business sense as part of the annual Raleigh Children’s Business Fair in early October.
Published: Monday, November 8th, 2021 @ 3:12 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Both former Governor Pat McCrory and Congressman Ted Budd can claim some positive momentum in their campaigns for U.S. Senate after 2nd quarter fundraising totals were posted Thursday, July 15.
Published: Friday, July 23rd, 2021 @ 6:04 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Both former Governor Pat McCrory and Congressman Ted Budd can claim some positive momentum in their campaigns for U.S. Senate after 2nd quarter fundraising totals were posted Thursday, July 15.
Published: Friday, July 23rd, 2021 @ 12:01 am
By: Carolina Journal
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East Carolina punter Jonn Young has been named a recipient of the 2021 University Scholar-Athlete Award according to an announcement from the National Football Foundation's (NFF) Bill Dooley Chapter on Monday.
Published: Monday, July 19th, 2021 @ 4:33 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Carl Douglas “Doug” Branch, 83, of Chocowinity, NC died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Published: Friday, July 9th, 2021 @ 12:32 am
By: Announcements
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White House Releases Initial Report Detailing Existing Resources for Energy Communities
Published: Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 @ 9:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mr. Phillip "Phil" Andrew Barbour, age 33, a resident of Washington, NC passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Published: Monday, December 21st, 2020 @ 10:10 am
By: Announcements
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Dr. Scott Barbour, an orthopedic surgeon from Atlanta, Georgia, just spoke out to warn that some Americans who have avoided getting medical help for other health problems amidst the COVID-19 pandemic are being hit with permanent damage.
Published: Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 @ 12:07 pm
By: LifeZette
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ECU junior kicker Jake Verity has been named to the 2019 Lou Groza Place-kicker Award Watch List, according to an announcement by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission Wednesday.
Published: Thursday, July 25th, 2019 @ 1:01 pm
By: ECU Sports
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Barbara Carole Francis O'Neal, age 81, a former resident of Bath, NC, died Sunday July 29, 2018 at River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Washington
Published: Sunday, July 29th, 2018 @ 8:35 pm
By: Announcements
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William "Billy" Johnston Francis Jr, age 75, a resident of 1300 North Bonner Street, Washington, passed away at River Trace Nursing Home after a short illness
Published: Monday, May 21st, 2018 @ 11:07 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Bessie Joyce Waters Cutler, age 82, a former resident of Pinetown, NC passed away Friday February 2, 2018, at Barbour Court Nursing Center of Smithfield
Published: Monday, February 5th, 2018 @ 1:18 pm
By: Announcements
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Charter schools offer opportunities to experiment with innovative policies and find what works best to improve academic performance, says one education scholar, and model programs allow educators to do just that
Published: Monday, January 15th, 2018 @ 11:24 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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State Rep. Edward Hanes, D-Forsyth, said a proposed Achievement School District that would operate with charter school flexibility is a step in the right direction to turn around low-performing schools that are "death traps" for the prospects of minority children.
Published: Thursday, February 25th, 2016 @ 3:40 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Karen E. Barbour, a loving mother and friend, age 49, a resident of Riverview Lane, Belhaven, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at her residence.
Published: Thursday, February 11th, 2016 @ 3:26 pm
By: Announcements
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Ms. Karen Ellington Barbour, age 49, a resident of Belhaven, died unexpectedly at her residence.
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 11:22 am
By: Announcements
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