Over 6,100 toys were donated, including approximately 150 bikes. Nearly 1,500 children will be served, including 1,000 from Beaufort County, however the toy drive was also able to assist families in Hyde, Washington and Tyrrell counties.
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 @ 11:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As Border Patrol Agent Jesus "Chito" Diaz left for work on October 15, 2008, he kissed his wife goodbye and hugged his children. His wife, Diana, had a gut check of impending danger as he walked out the door, and that is a normal reaction for a spouse going in harm's way and carrying a gun.
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 @ 10:33 pm
By: Marvin Sparks
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It's about time for New Year's resolutions. My recommendation for North Carolina politicians of all stripes is to resolve to focus their attention, rhetoric, and legislation on reducing the ranks of the unemployed.
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 @ 7:51 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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On October 30, 2012 at approximately 3:50 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a larceny of a motor vehicle which had already occurred at a residence on River Road in Washington, NC.
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 @ 7:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A recent fundraiser by family and friends in memory of cancer survivor, Darleen Smith, raised $17,500 to benefit the Shepard Cancer Foundation.
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 @ 6:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The results from November's election for the General Assembly and the Council of State raise questions about the effectiveness of North Carolina's unusual practice of electing 10 executive branch officials.
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 @ 5:57 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Almeda Mercer Mozingo, 88, a resident of Greenville and Chocowinity, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 @ 12:57 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Jacob Ymert "Jake" DeJong, age 91, a resident of Christian School Rd., Pinetown, NC, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at his home.
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 @ 12:46 pm
By: Announcements
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Walter Sherman Cahoon, Sr., 70, a resident of 34417 Highway 264 E., Belhaven, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Cross Creek Healthcare Center
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 @ 12:38 pm
By: Announcements
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Known as the home of to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco, Wake Forest University, and the Moravian settlement of the Carolinas, Forsyth County was annexed from Stokes County in 1849 and was named for a War of 1812 colonel, Benjamin Forsyth.
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 @ 12:15 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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