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Lake Phelps in Tyrrell County, first discovered about 1755, is located in the middle of the swampland known as "the Great Eastern Dismal," or the "Great Alligator Dismal."
Lake Phelps in Tyrrell County, first discovered about 1755, is located in the middle of the swampland known as "the Great Eastern Dismal," or the "Great Alligator Dismal."
 
State House speaker and Senate candidate Thom Tillis likes to talk about what the General Assembly — under his leadership — has done to improve the business climate in the Tar Heel State.
State House speaker and Senate candidate Thom Tillis likes to talk about what the General Assembly — under his leadership — has done to improve the business climate in the Tar Heel State.
 
Until about five years ago, few people said much about America's federal student loan system. There was no talk of a "crisis," and discussions about change were pretty much limited to tinkering around the edges.
Until about five years ago, few people said much about America's federal student loan system. There was no talk of a "crisis," and discussions about change were pretty much limited to tinkering around the edges.
 
One of my all-time favorite HBO series is ROME, starring Kevin McKidd and Ray Stevenson.
One of my all-time favorite HBO series is ROME, starring Kevin McKidd and Ray Stevenson.
 
James Arthur Mizelle, age 73, a resident of Dan Taylor Rd., Washington, NC passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his home.
James Arthur Mizelle, age 73, a resident of Dan Taylor Rd., Washington, NC passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his home.
 
Even though Election Day 2014 is nearly 11 months away, the editors and staff of Carolina Journal already have begun reporting and offering analysis of key races across North Carolina.
Even though Election Day 2014 is nearly 11 months away, the editors and staff of Carolina Journal already have begun reporting and offering analysis of key races across North Carolina.
 
Starting a small business is often a challenge, but Beaufort County Community College's Business and Industry Services can make the process easier by helping budding entrepreneurs write a business plan.
Starting a small business is often a challenge, but Beaufort County Community College's Business and Industry Services can make the process easier by helping budding entrepreneurs write a business plan.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Key Gas Components, Incorporated will be expanding its manufacturing operation in McDowell County.
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Key Gas Components, Incorporated will be expanding its manufacturing operation in McDowell County.
 
Mr. Dale Dennis Brooks, age 75, a resident of 112 Sunnyside Dr., Washington, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Dale Dennis Brooks, age 75, a resident of 112 Sunnyside Dr., Washington, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his home.
 
Hugh Norton Boyd, age 80, a resident of Ridgewood Manor, Washington, NC and formerly of Pinetown, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013.
Hugh Norton Boyd, age 80, a resident of Ridgewood Manor, Washington, NC and formerly of Pinetown, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013.
 
Last week, doctors with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange at the hospital.
Last week, doctors with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange at the hospital.
 
Perhaps the most glaring weakness among American college students is their writing. Many enter college lacking the ability to put together even a single good paragraph - and graduate without much improvement. It has been that way for a long time.
Perhaps the most glaring weakness among American college students is their writing. Many enter college lacking the ability to put together even a single good paragraph - and graduate without much improvement. It has been that way for a long time.
 
On December 24, 2013 at approximately 8:30 pm, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle break-in that just occurred on Magnolia School Road in Washington, NC.
On December 24, 2013 at approximately 8:30 pm, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle break-in that just occurred on Magnolia School Road in Washington, NC.
 
It's interesting. It seemed as though every time an AP writer mentioned the Anointed One going to Hawaii for his Christmas vacation, they told us that Hawaii is his home state or that he was born there or both. Could that seemingly singular focus possibly be fueled by doubts??
It's interesting. It seemed as though every time an AP writer mentioned the Anointed One going to Hawaii for his Christmas vacation, they told us that Hawaii is his home state or that he was born there or both. Could that seemingly singular focus possibly be fueled by doubts??
 
During he October 7 Beaufort County Commissioners meeting , Hood Richardson made another motion seconded by Stan Deatherage to place a referendum for a new jail at the Chocowinity Industrial site on the ballot for the next general election in 2014.
During he October 7 Beaufort County Commissioners meeting , Hood Richardson made another motion seconded by Stan Deatherage to place a referendum for a new jail at the Chocowinity Industrial site on the ballot for the next general election in 2014.
 
At some schools, usually independent (not accepting federal dollars) and religious, students read old books, including Plato’s Republic.
At some schools, usually independent (not accepting federal dollars) and religious, students read old books, including Plato’s Republic.
 
In late November, Phillip Brooks from the Union County community of Marshville notified Carolina Journal that his address probably was being used as part of a scheme to collect a fraudulent federal tax refund check. Marshville is the third North Carolina locality - and fourth overall in 2013 - at...
In late November, Phillip Brooks from the Union County community of Marshville notified Carolina Journal that his address probably was being used as part of a scheme to collect a fraudulent federal tax refund check. Marshville is the third North Carolina locality - and fourth overall in 2013 - at...
 
Mark Finlayson, Director of the U. S. 17 Association, appeared before the Beaufort County Commission at its December meeting to present the "Economic Impact Study" that the Association has had done in support of continued development of U. S. 17.
Mark Finlayson, Director of the U. S. 17 Association, appeared before the Beaufort County Commission at its December meeting to present the "Economic Impact Study" that the Association has had done in support of continued development of U. S. 17.
 
The mainstream media and their lefty politico allies are perpetually hollering about "fairness" in the tax code.
The mainstream media and their lefty politico allies are perpetually hollering about "fairness" in the tax code.
 
James Mizelle, age 73, a resident of Dan Taylor Rd., Washington, NC passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his residence.
James Mizelle, age 73, a resident of Dan Taylor Rd., Washington, NC passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his residence.
 
Just last Sunday, December 8, 2013, I noticed the flags at the Beaufort County Court House flown at half-staff, and I naturally wondered why?
Just last Sunday, December 8, 2013, I noticed the flags at the Beaufort County Court House flown at half-staff, and I naturally wondered why?
 
What high school curriculum best prepares a student for college? Which majors yield the highest-paying jobs? Does being held back in kindergarten ultimately help or hurt lifelong educational performance? A new data collection program may provide the necessary long-term information to...
What high school curriculum best prepares a student for college? Which majors yield the highest-paying jobs? Does being held back in kindergarten ultimately help or hurt lifelong educational performance? A new data collection program may provide the necessary long-term information to...
 
A workshop designed to help budding entrepreneurs start their own businesses will be offered 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan.6, in Room 828 of Building 8 on the Beaufort County Community College campus.
A workshop designed to help budding entrepreneurs start their own businesses will be offered 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan.6, in Room 828 of Building 8 on the Beaufort County Community College campus.
 
Below are responses from real people across North Carolina describing how the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is making health insurance far less affordable while often forcing them off their current plans.
Below are responses from real people across North Carolina describing how the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is making health insurance far less affordable while often forcing them off their current plans.
 
What we know about North Carolina’s implementation of the Common Core State Standards has changed since the John Locke Foundation released 35 Questions About Common Core: Answers for North Carolinians in April 2013.
What we know about North Carolina’s implementation of the Common Core State Standards has changed since the John Locke Foundation released 35 Questions About Common Core: Answers for North Carolinians in April 2013.
 
Mr. Ralph Lavon Burgess, 38, of 5680 Sandy Ridge Drive, River Creek community, Washington, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013.
Mr. Ralph Lavon Burgess, 38, of 5680 Sandy Ridge Drive, River Creek community, Washington, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013.
 
Mrs. Lillian Warren Smith, 82, of Havelock, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Mrs. Lillian Warren Smith, 82, of Havelock, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
 
Sacred Heart Cathedral is the Mother Church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, making it the spiritual center for Catholics in eastern North Carolina.
Sacred Heart Cathedral is the Mother Church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, making it the spiritual center for Catholics in eastern North Carolina.
 
Mrs. Caroline Marie Cayton Poore, age 84, a resident of Washington, NC died Friday, December 27, 2013.
Mrs. Caroline Marie Cayton Poore, age 84, a resident of Washington, NC died Friday, December 27, 2013.
 
County Commissioners are the lowest ranking elected officials empowered to make laws and levy taxes. These are essentially the same things the big boys do in Raleigh and Washington.
County Commissioners are the lowest ranking elected officials empowered to make laws and levy taxes. These are essentially the same things the big boys do in Raleigh and Washington.
 
On October 1, 2013 at approximately 11:20 a.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a breaking and entering at a residence on Highway 33 East in Chocowinity.
On October 1, 2013 at approximately 11:20 a.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a breaking and entering at a residence on Highway 33 East in Chocowinity.
 
We're riding out 2013′s last gasps from The Haymaker's Watauga County outpost.
 
Governor Pat McCrory granted unconditional pardons to two men who completed their sentences for offenses committed more than 35 years ago and have since become outstanding citizens.
Governor Pat McCrory granted unconditional pardons to two men who completed their sentences for offenses committed more than 35 years ago and have since become outstanding citizens.
 
On Tuesday, December 10th 2013, Washington Police Department, N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency and N.C. Probation and Parole completed a month long investigation in the City of Washington.
On Tuesday, December 10th 2013, Washington Police Department, N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency and N.C. Probation and Parole completed a month long investigation in the City of Washington.
 
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