In tribute to the sacrifices of our armed services personnel, Governor Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 25 until 12 noon in honor of Memorial Day.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2020 @ 5:02 pm
By: Governor's Office
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One of my favorite quotes is by Benjamin Rush, who once shared his thoughts on Patriotism as a moral and religious duty.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Veterans Day is a day when we pay special tribute to all of those who have served in our armed forces, and their families.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2020 @ 4:57 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Just two bad days in a long year
Published: Sunday, May 24th, 2020 @ 9:00 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Long goodbyes have a finality that I have avoided most of my life.
Published: Sunday, May 24th, 2020 @ 1:36 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2020 in observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2020 @ 10:41 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 7 Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor the North Carolina officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Published: Sunday, May 10th, 2020 @ 10:30 am
By: Governor's Office
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I've had the honor of meeting quite a few veterans around Dunwoody. My husband and I bump into them at Memorial and Veterans Day celebrations, the July 4th Parade, the poppy giveaways at the grocery, and just out and about.
Published: Monday, November 11th, 2019 @ 7:42 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Remarks by President Trump and the First Lady in Memorial Day Address to Troops Aboard the USS Wasp
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2019 @ 2:12 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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With sweltering temperatures forecast over much of North Carolina for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging people to take steps to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 @ 2:08 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today on Memorial Day, we honor with deepest gratitude the service members who sacrificed their lives for our country.
Published: Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 @ 11:30 am
By: Governor's Office
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Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, but it's also a day when I'm reminded to think about those service members who are still with us.
Published: Monday, May 27th, 2019 @ 1:01 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Memorial Day will be a time of reflection for many who lost loved ones. I served a short time on active duty with the Army and then a six year commitment with National Guard.
Published: Monday, May 27th, 2019 @ 7:25 am
By: Buzz Cayton
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As a sign of respect for the sacrifices of our armed services personnel, Governor Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 27 until 12 noon in honor of Memorial Day.
Published: Sunday, May 26th, 2019 @ 10:20 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) honored the 371 officers who were added to the National Peace Officers Memorial, including nine from North Carolina who were killed in the line of duty.
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2019 @ 8:44 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, in observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2019 @ 8:42 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Friday was the last day of school and so I am now officially at liberty to "do mostly, as I please" for a good while. I was in Elizabeth City within a few hours of dismissal.
Published: Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 @ 9:58 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The heroes who rest in these hallowed fields - in the cemeteries, battlefields, and burial grounds near and far - are drawn from the full tapestry of American life.
Published: Monday, May 28th, 2018 @ 5:06 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) honored the 360 officers who were added to the National Peace Officers Memorial, including six from North Carolina
Published: Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 @ 10:21 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Here we are in the month of June. June represents a month of pride for many. The Islamic holiday of Ramadan is this month. This is also Gay Pride month. Rather ironic that the two would cross paths on the calendar.
Published: Thursday, June 15th, 2017 @ 12:26 am
By: Rod Eccles
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When holidays like Memorial Day and Veterans Day roll around each year, I can't help but recall the awe-inspiring sights I saw in 2014 while bicycling Normandy with my husband.
Published: Monday, May 29th, 2017 @ 1:50 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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On Saturday night, I was in the rabbit patch kitchen- the same could be said of Sunday morning. This past Sunday, was no ordinary Sunday. It was Mothers' Day, after all.
Published: Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 @ 5:21 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day...
Published: Friday, June 3rd, 2016 @ 9:19 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following video message honoring Memorial Day. The governor recorded the video from the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA located in Wilmington.
Published: Sunday, May 29th, 2016 @ 9:54 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Maybe you will want to donate to this event.
Published: Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 @ 11:03 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day.
Published: Sunday, May 31st, 2015 @ 11:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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With Memorial Day weekend ushering in the start of summer, many people look forward to trips to the beach, pool parties and home barbecues. The East Carolina University Center for Sustainability and Students for Sustainability offer tips for celebrating a "greener" summer season.
Published: Thursday, May 28th, 2015 @ 9:34 am
By: ECU News Services
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It is too much trouble to leave the beach and go to a boring ceremony or small parade with old men giving speeches and wearing the VFW insignia. Those ceremonies signify the real meaning of this Holiday.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2015 @ 9:25 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), visited Gaston County, North Carolina, where he spoke to military servicemembers, veterans and their families during a Memorial Day service.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2015 @ 7:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Memorial Day weekend is North Carolina's unofficial kickoff to summer, but it also marks the beginning of hurricane season. Governor Pat McCrory has declared May 24-30, 2015 as Hurricane Preparedness Week and is encouraging residents to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane...
Published: Friday, May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:33 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The resolution honors 127 law enforcement officials across the nation who were recently killed in the line of duty, including Sergeant Jeffrey Wayne Greene of the Union County, NC, Sherriff's Office, and Police Officer Alexander E. Thalmann of the New Bern, NC, Police Department.
Published: Monday, May 11th, 2015 @ 7:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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After this hard winter students, parents and educators were all looking forward to the traditional spring break, but instead of rest and relaxation many were upset to learn their schools scheduled make-up days during the period.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 8:17 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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With World War II imminent, in December 1940, the U.S. Government awarded $16.8 million in contracts for building one of the first military installations in preparation for that war.
Published: Friday, May 30th, 2014 @ 9:29 am
By: Tom Campbell
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Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 12:37 am
By: Christopher Maye
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