On May 19, 2013 at approximately 1:45 pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle theft at a residence on Blount Drive in Washington, NC. Deputies responded to the location and began an investigation.
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 8:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mrs. Susan Ella Coop, of 114 Harveys Hamlet Road, Washington, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at home.
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 3:46 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Thad Merrick Jr., 48, of 23395 U.S. Highway 264 East, Swan Quarter, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at his home.
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 3:42 pm
By: Announcements
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Sen. Bob Rucho began his presentation of a proposed tax overhaul by asking the lobbyists in attendance at Thursday's Senate Finance Committee meeting to raise their hands.
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 3:12 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Does North Carolina have a lot to learn from other states and countries? Just about everyone active in state politics would say yes to this question, depending on...
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 2:08 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Vidant Health has named Dr. Mark Rumans as its chief medical officer.
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 12:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The latest Civitas Poll suggests U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan could face serious competition in 2014
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 9:31 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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For those of us who care about ideas and public affairs, a small handful of people, even if we have never met them, place an indelible mark on us.
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 6:58 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Steve Bouser, editor of our world-class, multiple Nobel Prize and Lambda Award-winning twice-weekly local newspaper here in Moore County recently had a meltdown, which he documented in the pages of his money-bleeding publication.
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 6:38 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement this afternoon concerning the latest tax reform bills discussed in committee.
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 6:21 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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What's this about Republicans trying to raise taxes, ah, make that tolls?
Published: Friday, May 31st, 2013 @ 5:57 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Are you thinking of a career in a high-demand health care field? Then you should consider studying at Beaufort County Community College to be a Speech Language Pathology Assistant.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 10:46 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A federal program created under the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program, aka TARP, has allowed more than 11,000 North Carolina homeowners who fell...
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 10:13 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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On Tuesday, 5/28/13, the House Transportation Committee approved HB #475 "Ferry Tolling Alternatives".
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 10:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I don't understand what has people - who don't have a political allegiance aligned with that of Attorney General Roy Cooper - all shaken up about realigning the SBI into the Department of Public Safety.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 7:14 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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The use of sunset laws and periodic review can prove effective in reducing a state's regulatory burden. A bill before the General Assembly, House Bill 74...
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 6:28 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Governor Pat McCrory announced Major General Gregory Lusk will continue to serve as the commander of the North Carolina National Guard, comprised of a ready team of nearly 12,000 citizen soldiers and airmen.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 6:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A storm is brewing over "The Boundaries of Science," a course taught at Ball State University by physics and astronomy professor Eric Hedin. The course's professed intention is to present a balanced and fair consideration of the relationship and tension between religion and science.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 5:57 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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Goose Creek State Park calendar of events for the month of June, 2013.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 4:21 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Representative Tine announced today that House Bill 983, entitled The Fisheries Economic Development Act, will not be run this session.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 3:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beaufort County Community College announces registration for Fall Semester which is scheduled to begin Thursday, Aug. 15.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 12:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The executive committee of the Craven County Republican Party has unanimously voted to issue a letter of censure against state House Speaker Thom Tillis.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 10:32 am
By: Brant Clifton
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On Monday around 2:30 pm officers responded to H and K Mart, 800 Carolina Avenue in reference to shots fired.
Published: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 @ 12:05 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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A bill that would authorize tax dollars to be used for private school vouchers cleared its first hurdle Tuesday by passing the House Education Committee in a 27-21 vote.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 11:18 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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On May 23, 2013 at approximately 11:52 p.m., Deputy Zach Martin with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling on Pantego Street in Belhaven, NC.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 7:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Just about every political cause in Raleigh is being pitched as a spur to economic growth. It's easy to see why. North Carolina continues to post...
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 6:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Last month New York-based MetLife revealed it will be moving employees from Northeast locations to two campuses - one in Charlotte, one in Cary here in Wake County.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 6:23 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement today on the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which is on display at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh through June 16.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 6:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Recently, I've been subjected to some insinuations that my Christianity and my conservatism are in question because I dare to raise questions about the leadership of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 5:29 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Mr. Anthony Herbert Jessen, Sr., age 90, a resident of Cowan St., Washington, NC, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2013 at his home. Per his request there will be no service.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 4:34 pm
By: Announcements
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Mr. Bobby Ray Leary, age 62, a resident of 2920 Williams Road, Greenville, died unexpectedly Friday, May 24, 2013.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 4:32 pm
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Marie Caraway McRoy, age 72 a resident of Newport, NC and a former resident of Beaufort County died Tuesday May 28, 2013 at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, NC.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 4:28 pm
By: Announcements
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The Registrar's Office at Beaufort County Community College has released the honor roll for the 2013 Spring Semester.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 4:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Beaufort and Vidant Pungo Hospitals were recognized by NC Prevention Partners (NCPP) for providing the highest standard of excellence for comprehensive wellness programs offered to their employees in the areas of nutrition and tobacco-free environments.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 9:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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