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President Joe Biden embellished details while telling a story about the disappearance of his uncle during World War II, suggesting that he had been eaten by “cannibals” after getting “shot down” in Papua New Guinea.
Published: Saturday, May 4th, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
By: Daily Wire
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President Joe Biden claimed Friday that someone in his family won the Purple Heart for his actions during a famous battle in World War II — however, there is reportedly no evidence to substantiate Biden’s claims
Published: Friday, December 30th, 2022 @ 12:29 am
By: Daily Wire
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Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, Kenneth O. Brewer passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC after a battle with cancer.
Published: Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 @ 11:29 am
By: Announcements
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments and nominations to North Carolina boards and commissions.
Published: Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 @ 2:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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“Ted knows that leadership is about service and sacrifice, not the perks of office.”
Published: Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 @ 8:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Many may have heard of Desmond Doss, Here is another hero's story. I knew him.
Published: Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 @ 1:32 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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General George Washington established the Purple Heart — then known as the Badge of Military Merit — 238 years ago today to recognize meritorious service in action during our Nation’s war for independence.
Published: Saturday, August 8th, 2020 @ 2:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Remarks by President Trump at Presentation of the Presidential Citizens Medal
Published: Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 @ 8:32 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 30, in honor of US Army Sgt. 1st Class Elis A. "Barreto" Ortiz.
Published: Friday, September 27th, 2019 @ 4:21 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Remarks by President Trump at September 11th Pentagon Observance Ceremony
Published: Saturday, September 14th, 2019 @ 1:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On Purple Heart Day, we honor our Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen who have endured immense suffering to earn the Purple Heart.
Published: Monday, August 12th, 2019 @ 7:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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U.S. Army Private First Class William “Hoover” Jones is lying in honor in the North Carolina State Capitol today for his service in the Korean War.
Published: Friday, June 21st, 2019 @ 12:04 pm
By: Governor's Office
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On Friday, June 21 at 10:00 AM, Governor Cooper will lay a wreath in his memory and present PFC Jones’s family with United States and North Carolina flags flown over the State Capitol.
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 @ 12:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Congressmen Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Dan Lipinski (IL-3) have introduced legislation to honor Purple Heart recipients and other American heroes by giving them access to Department of Defense commissaries and recreation facilities
Published: Thursday, April 12th, 2018 @ 12:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) joined Representatives Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Mark Takano (CA-41) and reintroduced the bipartisan Military and Veterans Education Protection Act
Published: Saturday, December 16th, 2017 @ 5:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On June 8, Congressmen Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Tim Walz (MN-1) introduced H.R. 2850, the Military Patron Protection Act (MPPA) of 2017
Published: Friday, June 23rd, 2017 @ 1:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his work for Eastern North Carolina veterans by voting for S.1094, the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
Published: Saturday, June 17th, 2017 @ 2:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Boosting Rates of American Veterans Employment (BRAVE) Act, bipartisan legislation that would support job creation for America's veterans
Published: Thursday, February 16th, 2017 @ 1:00 am
By: Thom Tillis
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George, a Purple Heart recipient, was stationed at Hickam Field in Hawaii during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during most of World War II, including the Pacific Ocean nuclear bomb tests. After 23 years of service...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:27 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) presented a Purple Heart Medal to Vietnam Veteran James Michael Hess of Timberlake, North Carolina.
Published: Monday, September 28th, 2015 @ 5:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A story about Vinny D.
Published: Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 @ 10:19 am
By: Bobby Tony
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Willie (Bill) Pruitt, age 87, a Retired Veteran of the Armed Forces, of 3481 Harvey Road, Washington, NC died peacefully at his home on Monday, April 28, 2014.
Published: Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 @ 2:24 am
By: Announcements
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Mr. Edward Russell Johnston, age 92, a resident of 1101 Day Beacon Drive, Belhaven, NC died Friday, July 26, 2013 at Vidant Pungo Hospital in Belhaven, NC.
Published: Sunday, July 28th, 2013 @ 12:05 pm
By: Announcements
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Jesse Elmer Mills Jr., 63, a resident of Washington, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital. There will be a celebration of his life at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service, officiated by Stephen Kennedy and Tony Krantz.
Published: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 @ 2:05 pm
By: Announcements
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Northside Air Force JROTC cadets recently had their annual military ball at Yankee Hall Plantation. This event recognizes the top cadets within the cadet corps for outstanding service and achievement.
Published: Saturday, April 14th, 2012 @ 11:07 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I have been asked recently to sign a petition requesting that all those military men and women who were murdered or wounded in the Fort Hood massacre be allowed to be awarded a Purple Heart.
Published: Thursday, January 26th, 2012 @ 3:00 am
By: George H. Schryer
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Dr. Albert McCray Jones, 88, a resident of Washington, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
Published: Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 @ 10:46 am
By: Announcements
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Sam Barber O’Neal, 87, a resident of 23080 U.S. Highway 264, the New Holland Community, Swan Quarter, died Monday, May 23, 2011, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven.
Published: Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 @ 2:01 pm
By: Announcements
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