The promise of “Medicare for All” polls well. But if Democrats endorse the concept in large numbers, and make it or some other large-scale expansion of government health plans a centerpiece of the party’s brand going into the 2020 election cycle, Republicans will be among the prime beneficiaries
Published: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 @ 4:38 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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For a growing number of cities and municipalities, when fiscal times get tough, the tough go...to the market.
Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 @ 2:50 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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While the athletic departments at UNC-Chapel Hill, N.C. State University, and Appalachian State University prepare to collect extra revenue from the college football bowl games they'll play, a recent study by The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Huffington Post, "Sports At Any Cost," reveals...
Published: Sunday, January 10th, 2016 @ 4:20 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Much of the debate about the 2010 federal health care reform law involved the so-called "individual mandate," the notion that the government could force everyone to buy...
Published: Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 @ 2:45 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Some of the proposed budget cuts include a temporary halt on salary increases for state employees, including teachers; and a $253 million reduction in funds to the University of North Carolina system.
Published: Friday, February 18th, 2011 @ 12:56 pm
By: BCN
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On Nov. 2, 31-year-old Bath native Cameron DeJong enjoyed his first political success, winning a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Published: Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 @ 6:42 pm
By: BCN
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Beaufort Regional Health System Chief Financial Officer Dick Reif submitted to the hospital board an Interim Financial Statement for the fiscal-year ending Sept. 30, 2010, at a special-called meeting.
Published: Saturday, November 20th, 2010 @ 12:00 pm
By: BCN
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November is the time of the final fall of the leaves, the time before Christmas. It is the time that we are thankful, its the time that we look to the past and the future.
Published: Sunday, November 7th, 2010 @ 1:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Jordan called Beaufort County Now this afternoon and explained that his statement had been delayed by the deparment's investigation of the recent murder of a Bath resident.
Published: Friday, October 22nd, 2010 @ 9:48 pm
By: BCN
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The campaign to elect Donald Dixon as Beaufort County Sheriff released a statement today, aiming to familiarize voters with Dixon's platform, as well as his background.
Published: Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 @ 12:58 am
By: BCN
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Beaufort County voters showed up in record numbers yesterday for the first day of early voting.
Published: Friday, October 15th, 2010 @ 12:14 pm
By: BCN
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Between Oct. 14 and Oct. 30, any voter can take advantage of the convenience provided by One-Stop Voting and mark an early ballot, often avoiding the crowds and lines familiar to Election Day.
Published: Friday, October 8th, 2010 @ 10:34 pm
By: BCN
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Beaufort County voters have 48 days to research their candidates before the Nov. 2 General Election.
Published: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 @ 11:18 pm
By: BCN
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His speech to the Beaufort County Democratic Party Executive Committee attempted to cast a silver lining around the past two years, so that he and his Democratic colleagues can retain power.
Published: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 @ 5:33 pm
By: BCN
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Butterfield did not pay any lip service to Woolard's demand for his resignation during his speech yesterday morning before the Beaufort County Democratic Party Executive Committee.
Published: Sunday, September 12th, 2010 @ 7:58 pm
By: BCN
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This 60-hour course will prepare students to take the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Captain’s Exam. Boatmanship, rules of the road, chair reading and mapping are just a few of the items covered in this cour
Published: Monday, August 30th, 2010 @ 5:22 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Classes will begin Tuesday, Sept.7, for Beaufort County Community College's Commercial Truck Driver Training Program, with classes offered at a more affordable price for students, thanks to a gran
Published: Friday, August 27th, 2010 @ 4:55 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Deatherage spoke against appointing a third candidate on the basis that the move would be unprecedented, as well as unwise.
Published: Monday, August 9th, 2010 @ 7:58 pm
By: BCN
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Deatherage rejects the potentiality of replacing Baldwin with someone who didn’t earn their candidacy through the primary, only to take votes away from himself and Klemm.
Published: Saturday, August 7th, 2010 @ 9:57 am
By: BCN
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This month's Market Report is simply a reminder that our financial environment looks a bit different than it did five years ago, and it may for a while to come.
Published: Friday, August 6th, 2010 @ 1:59 pm
By: BCN
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List of upcoming events in August, 2010 in, and around, Beaufort County, NC.
Published: Sunday, August 1st, 2010 @ 10:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Local market evaluation confirms national trends in housing prior to and following the Sept. 2008 crash.
Published: Monday, July 19th, 2010 @ 4:19 pm
By: BCN
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Tuition at BCCC will increase for students from $50 to $56.50 per credit hour for N.C. residents and from $241.30 to $248.50 per credit hour for non-residents, effective at registration for the Fall 2
Published: Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 @ 3:09 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Beaufort County Community College just announced its registration schedule for Fall Semester, which is scheduled to begin Aug. 16, 2010.
Published: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 @ 11:05 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Though the month of March saw a 27-percent increase in new home sales, I'm unconvinced we're close to real recovery.
Published: Saturday, May 15th, 2010 @ 12:45 pm
By: BCN
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Miss Beaufort County speaks at board meeting
Published: Monday, May 10th, 2010 @ 11:25 pm
By: BCN
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Does the discredited, publicly funded political action committee for Barak Obama, ACORN, remain as a remnant within the context of the local census management team?
Published: Monday, May 10th, 2010 @ 1:07 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Supporters gather at Down on Main Street to watch the numbers come in
Published: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 @ 12:05 pm
By: BCN
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Paul Newby meets with officials, then speaks at Rotary Club
Published: Sunday, April 25th, 2010 @ 8:04 pm
By: BCN
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Prospective lawmakers appeal to Beaufort County voters.
Published: Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 @ 11:05 pm
By: BCN
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The Hurt Locker, awarded the Oscar for the Best Picture of the Year, is an important film that will be remembered as a perfunctory exposition of the occupation of Iraq in the War on Terror.
Published: Thursday, March 18th, 2010 @ 12:47 pm
By: Wyatt Sanderman Day
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