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A candidates forum, for all candidates actually interested in getting elected, is planned to be held at the Beaufort County Community College, Tuesday, April, 3, 2012.
There will be candidates there ... maybe not your candidate, but you must understand this one truth: Some candidates are afraid to meet the public.
He is former Beaufort County GOP Chairman Greg Dority and Beaufort County Now is proud to endorse him for this slot.
The Barefoot Movement, a four member combo from North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina, who are well versed in the blessed blend of folk, classic country and bluegrass are slated to perform on the main stage at the May 18, 2012 Music in the Streets.
Director Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Brian Selznick's "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" into the fantastic film "Hugo" was a brilliant stroke of passion for the edgy director of quite a few gritty, pathologically viotent films, such as: "Mean Streets," "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull" and "Goodfellas."
The Lorax: It is a film for the ages ... well, at least for all ages under the age of eight.
If the leaders of the Republican Party took the same approach to the AG race that they took in the race for State Auditor, I understand why Roy Cooper is unopposed.
The film "Knowing" uses the science fiction genre to introduce either theme that are plausible, in these days as our civilization struggles to rediscover its collective soul.
Sheriff Neil Elks announced this morning that three individuals have been arrested in the armed robbery and murders which occurred at the Hustle Mart in Farmville on April 1.
Mr. Linwood Lee Midgette Jr., 27, a resident of Bath, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Arrangements will be announced by Hillside Funeral Service.
Actor / Director Clint Eastwood has once again told a story that is worth every minute of the 116 minutes of runtime it took to another of his well told tales.
Simply, Mattie basically feels the same way I do about the essential and intricate process of governing effectively.
Below you will find the video from Tuesday's (4-3-12) Candidates' Forum. The candidates below are those for County Commissioner. Six candidates participated.
It appears that the writer had more of an issue with NC House Rep Norman Sanderson since there was no mention at all of Mr. Ken Jones, Mayor of Pine Knoll Shores, who is also contesting for this senate seat.
Candidate for State Auditor and Wake County Board of Education member Debra Goldman placed first in a five-way straw poll held last night at the Wake County Republican Party county convention in Raleigh.
It is election night, primary, 2012, and NC House Representative Bill Cook won the Republican nomination for the NC Senate, District 1, seat, while Norman Sanderson won the Republican nomination for NC Senate, District 2, seat.
The hugely popular"The Hunger Games," by virtue alone of the unavoidable comparison to the recently completed titular series of novels by Suzanne Collins, and other memorable films by cinematic directors of high standing, may have unduly influenced the opinion of many, who might have otherwise form.
For some people, it does not matter whom I endorse for elected office. I well understand that; however, I offer prayer that these, and other, voters are not so petty that my endorsement gives them purpose to show up just to vote against my favored candidate.
Keri Kenlaw of 314 Academy Drive, Greenville, died Friday, March 23, 2012. of 314 Academy Drive, Greenville, died Friday, March 23, 2012.
One thing they are superb at is Circular Firing Squads. And we've seen another example of this in the House 6 campaign.
A Tea Party pioneer, a libertarian-leaning Iraqi war veteran, and a former Democratic state lawmaker are pitching themselves as the best conservative choice and voice for House District 6 in the May 8 Republican primary.
The story was originally based on an alien abduction script that I wrote a while back, but I just didn't have the resources to produce a viable science-fiction film.
Candidate for State Auditor and Wake County Board of Education member Debra Goldman placed first in a five-way straw poll held at the 6th District Republican Party convention on April 10th.
Mrs. Shakeyta Nicole Woolard, 29, a resident of 314 Academy Drive, Greenville, and formerly of Washington, died Friday, March 23, 2012.
Years ago, and indeed, the whole of history, will show that marriage has always been intended to bind a man and woman together in a special union for the purpose of procreating and raising children.
In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
North Carolina Attorney General, Roy Cooper, reported to the North Carolina Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee that it was his opinion that the Ferry Tax enacted by the North General Assembly must go forward.
Matthew Howard “Matt” Miller, 30, a resident of U.S. Highway 264 East, Pinetown, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
These latest two announcements from the Northside High School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
Have you ever wondered whether the people who pay good money to go to professional wrestling matches also vote on election day? If not, read this and then ponder that question a bit.
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
On Monday, March 26, the Supreme Court began oral arguments in the highly-anticipated case challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act.
I, like many others, mourned the passing of John Lennon in December, 1980. Not unlike those sad times, Levon Helm of the The Band, passed today, and like the musical promise of John Lennon, unfulfilled, he will be missed for all he accomplished.
I am asking that you join us in electing current House Representative Norman Sanderson to the North Carolina Senate.
The subject refused to comply and threatened to kill Martin. While Martin awaited back-up, family and neighbors of the subject attempted to calm the subject down.
The days of cordial campaigns where worthy opponents debate the issues instead of sling mud haven't gone away completely. Take a look at the GOP primary for N.C. House District 3 as an example.
I have known Greg for many years and am absolutely convinced that he is far better qualified, by training and temperament, than his primary runoff opponent.
Beaufort County Sheriff's Department is making headway in the ongoing war on illicit narcotics.
Mattie Lawson is walking the path of a very deep, and most profound upset.
It is just that he was so drastically different - odd in most people's estimation - that one, I believe, would need to have lived just a piece of his unique existence to understand his genius.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 2, 2012
SSgt. Linwood “Lee” Midgette Jr., 27, a native of Pantego and a resident of Alexandria, Va., died Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.
The North Carolina civics lesson continues! Our journey is not over. Just because the NC Attorney General "sided with the legislature" does not mean we have won or lost.
Keri Tramaal “Gizmo” Kenlaw, a resident of 314 Academy Drive, Greenville, died Friday, March 23, 2012.





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