More than half of smartphone users surveyed by U.S. Cellular believe their phone enhances their life.1 Still, there’s a time and a place for everything. In recognition of Cell Phone Courtesy Month in July, U.S. Cellular provides advice for practicing cellphone etiquette.
Published: Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 @ 7:27 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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When we commemorate the birthday of the United States of America, we don’t just celebrate a place, a set of governmental institutions, and a shared history that binds together people with differing backgrounds, faiths, and aspirations. We celebrate a revolutionary act.
Published: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 @ 12:53 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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I rose early on "Fathers' Day". It was the first day, I had been at the rabbitpatch, since school had adjourned.
Published: Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 @ 1:39 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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While the media will be focusing on union activists at today’s teacher march, I’ll be thinking about a young man named Junior.
Published: Monday, May 20th, 2019 @ 11:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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I came to Elizabeth City on Monday, in fair weather. Hundreds od blossoms adorned the lawns, the woodlands and even the roadside. The three rivers were as blue as could be and all of the world seemed to be singing.
Published: Saturday, May 18th, 2019 @ 6:08 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Lyla turned four years old on Thursday. On Friday, Tres picked me up after school and we were on the way to Elizabeth City to celebrate.
Published: Monday, April 15th, 2019 @ 3:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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At long last, its' beginning to feel a lot like autumn. The mornings are chilly and call for a light sweater.
Published: Saturday, October 27th, 2018 @ 9:55 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Believe it or not, I wasn't always Dad's favorite. I know my fans find that surprising.
Published: Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 @ 10:34 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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William Barber, president of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP and a key orchestrator of protests against Republicans in the Tar Heel State, is a minister
Published: Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 @ 8:54 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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That's the title of a Wall Street Journal article by Oliver Kamm. Horrors! For a dyed in the wool grammar geek and word nerd, this article was hard to take.
Published: Saturday, April 22nd, 2017 @ 10:15 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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I like Saturday mornings. I watch the sunrise, without a sense of urgency.
Published: Sunday, February 26th, 2017 @ 10:24 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Autumn has made its' presence known at the rabbit patch-and it came bearing gifts. The whole affair seems "royal" in nature-complete with a treasure chest of precious gems in every hue
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 @ 9:25 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Republican Cathy Dunn and Democrat Jim Beall Graham are vying for an open seat in state Senate District 33, and both candidates are confident they can improve the lives of people in Davidson and Montgomery counties
Published: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 @ 4:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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That's the title of a Wall Street Journal article by Oliver Kamm. Horrors! For a dyed in the wool grammar geek and word nerd, this article is hard to take.
Published: Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 @ 3:21 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will host an Adopt a Pet Event on Saturday, October 24. The event will take place on the front lawn of the Executive Mansion from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. The Executive Mansion is located at 200 North Blount Street in downtown Raleigh.
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 @ 5:53 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Is it just me or have we come to a time when people can say anything they want with no sense of remorse of concern for others?
Published: Friday, July 31st, 2015 @ 9:47 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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In many ways, Republicans and Democrats live in different worlds. I've made the point before that the Internet, while greatly beneficial in many ways, has allowed political factions to retreat into cocoons of news, analysis, and commentary where their preconceived notions are continuously...
Published: Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 @ 3:38 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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It seems major events of the last few days are making us think about how fearful the world has become and how we need to react to it.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2015 @ 9:45 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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If North Carolina doesn't reform its Medicaid delivery system, costs of the government insurance program for the poor and disabled will grow faster than new state revenue, says state Sen. Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell.
Published: Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 @ 1:35 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The April 1st closing date for Vidant Pungo Hospital is rapidly approaching.
Published: Sunday, March 30th, 2014 @ 10:20 am
By: Betty Murphy
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During the formation of the United States, male politicians, writers, and philosophers were at the forefront in establishing the government for the new country after the Revolutionary War.
Published: Sunday, November 10th, 2013 @ 6:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Seems some of our elected officials do not know about political manners or maybe plain common sense ethics.
Published: Monday, November 4th, 2013 @ 11:53 am
By: Hood Richardson
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That feisty bunch at Heritage Action has been shooting with both barrels at The Tar Heel State's US Senators.
Published: Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 @ 7:15 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Self-governing individuals are necessary to have a self-governing society. That is, only a moral and disciplined people are capable of being governed by a limited government.
Published: Sunday, April 14th, 2013 @ 10:37 am
By: Diane Rufino
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Many modern-day Americans consider dueling to be a senseless act of violence, but for many Southerners and North Carolinian gentlemen, the act was many times a defense of honor.
Published: Thursday, December 20th, 2012 @ 12:07 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The astonishing transformation of people’s religious beliefs in the United States has happened so suddenly that most of us are in a state of shock.
Published: Monday, September 17th, 2012 @ 8:18 pm
By: Marvin Sparks
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Economic Development, or the lack thereof in Beaufort County, is a major issue.
Published: Monday, June 18th, 2012 @ 9:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Symbiotic Publishing Company, a wholly owned division of Symbiotic Networks Incorporated, is proud to announce that its prototype publication, Beaufort County Now, is now ready for all manners of marketing as the near perfect delivery system, possibly more than ready.
Published: Monday, April 9th, 2012 @ 11:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Now that the Gang of Five has become known to the public they are working to change their mage. I notice that the vote on many issues is now four to three.
Published: Sunday, April 1st, 2012 @ 2:37 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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Not long ago, a blogger wrote: "Recently, my Biology teacher threw a bible across the classroom! Not that I am a Christian, but that's not how you treat other people's religion.
Published: Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 @ 9:21 pm
By: Diane Rufino
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