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Mrs. Mavis Kathryn Elks Woolard, age 83, a former resident of the Old Ford community, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.
Mrs. Mavis Kathryn Elks Woolard, age 83, a former resident of the Old Ford community, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.
 
Three families will be celebrating Thanksgiving together this year, grateful that two young boys have a new chance at a healthy life. Tuguldur Ganzorig, 1, and Munkhbayar Munkhbat, 2, of Mongolia, along with their mothers and an interpreter, have spent the past few weeks living with a host family...
Three families will be celebrating Thanksgiving together this year, grateful that two young boys have a new chance at a healthy life. Tuguldur Ganzorig, 1, and Munkhbayar Munkhbat, 2, of Mongolia, along with their mothers and an interpreter, have spent the past few weeks living with a host family...
 
On June 2, 2010 the North Carolina State Board of Education adopted the Common Core math and English Language Arts standards. Opinion regarding the quality of the English Language Arts (ELA) standards appears divided.
On June 2, 2010 the North Carolina State Board of Education adopted the Common Core math and English Language Arts standards. Opinion regarding the quality of the English Language Arts (ELA) standards appears divided.
 
The federal health care law known as Obamacare creates more problems for North Carolinians than just the faulty website that has generated recent headlines.
The federal health care law known as Obamacare creates more problems for North Carolinians than just the faulty website that has generated recent headlines.
 
Andrea Blake Linton, age 38, a resident of Garner Rd., Greenville, NC passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at Vidant Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.
Andrea Blake Linton, age 38, a resident of Garner Rd., Greenville, NC passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at Vidant Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.
 
Debbie Grant Rader, 49, formerly of Washington, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at her home.
Debbie Grant Rader, 49, formerly of Washington, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at her home.
 
Mrs. Lucy Ebron Davis, 85, a resident of Ridgewood Manor nursing home and formerly of 3332419 U.S. Highway 264 East, Belhaven, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013.
Mrs. Lucy Ebron Davis, 85, a resident of Ridgewood Manor nursing home and formerly of 3332419 U.S. Highway 264 East, Belhaven, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013.
 
Miss Nelia Bonner, of 442 Kingsborough Fourth Walk, Brooklyn, N.Y., died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn.
Miss Nelia Bonner, of 442 Kingsborough Fourth Walk, Brooklyn, N.Y., died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn.
 
Congress established Kill Devil Hills National Memorial on March 2, 1927 to commemorate Wilbur and Orville Wright and their contribution to aeronautics and for conducting the world's first successful heavier-than air flight.
Congress established Kill Devil Hills National Memorial on March 2, 1927 to commemorate Wilbur and Orville Wright and their contribution to aeronautics and for conducting the world's first successful heavier-than air flight.
 
Although some young Americans graduate from high school with superb academic skills, a great many leave high school with pathetic abilities in crucial areas: reading, writing, basic math, and reasoning. One of the key reasons why that's so is that many of their teachers are not very good themselves.
Although some young Americans graduate from high school with superb academic skills, a great many leave high school with pathetic abilities in crucial areas: reading, writing, basic math, and reasoning. One of the key reasons why that's so is that many of their teachers are not very good themselves.
 
Margie Respess Swain, age 89, a resident of Swan Point Reef Rd., Washington, NC passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013.
Margie Respess Swain, age 89, a resident of Swan Point Reef Rd., Washington, NC passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013.
 
Governor McCrory has proclaimed Sunday, December 1, as "Drive Safer Sunday" in North Carolina. The Sunday after the Thanksgiving holiday is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Governor McCrory has proclaimed Sunday, December 1, as "Drive Safer Sunday" in North Carolina. The Sunday after the Thanksgiving holiday is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year.
 
Every passionate reader has a first literary love - that first book that captured your attention and inspired your desire to explore and understand.
Every passionate reader has a first literary love - that first book that captured your attention and inspired your desire to explore and understand.
 
East Carolina University has received a grant of $450,000 to help people with type 2 diabetes and related depression or distress manage their illnesses.
East Carolina University has received a grant of $450,000 to help people with type 2 diabetes and related depression or distress manage their illnesses.
 
Partly as a result of these experiences I read with interest a recent article the The Chronicle Of Higher Education (arguably the most read publication related to higher education news).
Partly as a result of these experiences I read with interest a recent article the The Chronicle Of Higher Education (arguably the most read publication related to higher education news).
 
Kay Hagan, Harry Reid and Barry Obama all sold us on how great this ObamaCare stuff was going to be. We could stay with our doctor if we like him or her.
Kay Hagan, Harry Reid and Barry Obama all sold us on how great this ObamaCare stuff was going to be. We could stay with our doctor if we like him or her.
 
Mr. Edward Baytala, age 88, a resident of 102 Main Street, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Edward Baytala, age 88, a resident of 102 Main Street, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home.
 
Rev. Odell Lonnie Dyson, age 93, retired minister, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.
Rev. Odell Lonnie Dyson, age 93, retired minister, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.
 
Margie Respess Swain, 89, a resident of Swan Point Reef Rd., Washington, NC, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013.
Margie Respess Swain, 89, a resident of Swan Point Reef Rd., Washington, NC, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013.
 
Mrs. Robenia Harris, 83, of 772 Cedar Village Drive, Belhaven, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013.
Mrs. Robenia Harris, 83, of 772 Cedar Village Drive, Belhaven, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013.
 
Two hundred years ago, long before the days of parades with helium filled balloons, marathon football games and "Black Friday," a brave group of settlers came to North Carolina looking for a better life.
Two hundred years ago, long before the days of parades with helium filled balloons, marathon football games and "Black Friday," a brave group of settlers came to North Carolina looking for a better life.
 
Medical and dental students at East Carolina University would pay more in tuition next year under a plan approved Nov. 22 by the Board of Trustees during its regular meeting.
Medical and dental students at East Carolina University would pay more in tuition next year under a plan approved Nov. 22 by the Board of Trustees during its regular meeting.
 
Despite the inclement weather, last night's wind energy community forum in Newport was standing room only.
Despite the inclement weather, last night's wind energy community forum in Newport was standing room only.
 
Mr. Edward Baytala, age 88, a resident of 102 Main Street, Chocowinity died Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
Mr. Edward Baytala, age 88, a resident of 102 Main Street, Chocowinity died Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
 
At Modesto Junior College on September 17, 2013, an ordinary thing happened on what, by all accounts, is an ordinary college campus. A student, Robert Van Tuinen, was told to stop handing out literature on campus in violation of campus rules.
At Modesto Junior College on September 17, 2013, an ordinary thing happened on what, by all accounts, is an ordinary college campus. A student, Robert Van Tuinen, was told to stop handing out literature on campus in violation of campus rules.
 
Bill Barber, his rabble, and their allies in the media and North Carolina Democrat Party have been hitting us with sob stories about the short-changing of higher education in North Carolina that apparently started when that bad man from Charlotte moved into the executive mansion on Blount Street.
Bill Barber, his rabble, and their allies in the media and North Carolina Democrat Party have been hitting us with sob stories about the short-changing of higher education in North Carolina that apparently started when that bad man from Charlotte moved into the executive mansion on Blount Street.
 
North Carolina can help prevent unnecessary increases in health care costs by repealing a 35-year-old law that has failed to address that goal. A new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report delivers that verdict.
North Carolina can help prevent unnecessary increases in health care costs by repealing a 35-year-old law that has failed to address that goal. A new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report delivers that verdict.
 
November 25, 2013  -  Beaufort Countybased organization, Angels N Camo has been named a winner in Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program, which awards new vehicles to 100 nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public from Oct. 1  -  Nov. 19, 2013.
November 25, 2013  -  Beaufort Countybased organization, Angels N Camo has been named a winner in Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program, which awards new vehicles to 100 nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public from Oct. 1  -  Nov. 19, 2013.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following 2013 Thanksgiving Day message.
 
In some circles, it is thought that for a community to be said to truly exist, it must be "World Class." It is assumed that each community aspires to be a World Class Community, no matter the cost. What brings a WCC to life, like the magician's hat to Frosty the Snowman, is light-rail transit.
In some circles, it is thought that for a community to be said to truly exist, it must be "World Class." It is assumed that each community aspires to be a World Class Community, no matter the cost. What brings a WCC to life, like the magician's hat to Frosty the Snowman, is light-rail transit.
 
Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that for the first time since the State Employees Combined Campaign began in 1985, the leadership team of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has achieved 100 percent participation.
Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that for the first time since the State Employees Combined Campaign began in 1985, the leadership team of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has achieved 100 percent participation.
 
We should continue to use caution when traveling as we could receive another one-half inch of rain and many culverts are plugged or flow is reduced and standing water can cause hydroplaning in vehicles.
We should continue to use caution when traveling as we could receive another one-half inch of rain and many culverts are plugged or flow is reduced and standing water can cause hydroplaning in vehicles.
 
East Carolina University students who live outside of eastern North Carolina must go the extra mile when they travel home for the holidays. If flights are unavailable locally, that extra effort often means facing heavy Raleigh-bound traffic and racking up high costs in airport parking fees.
East Carolina University students who live outside of eastern North Carolina must go the extra mile when they travel home for the holidays. If flights are unavailable locally, that extra effort often means facing heavy Raleigh-bound traffic and racking up high costs in airport parking fees.
 
With a few notable exceptions, government agencies in North Carolina do not expect a major hit from Obamacare mandates in the coming year. But that could change in 2015, when large employer requirements kick in for organizations such as the UNC system, where as many as 10,000 temporary employees...
With a few notable exceptions, government agencies in North Carolina do not expect a major hit from Obamacare mandates in the coming year. But that could change in 2015, when large employer requirements kick in for organizations such as the UNC system, where as many as 10,000 temporary employees...
 
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