Available in advance by phone, by visiting the AOP box office, or at the door the day of the performance beginning at 6:30PM...
Published: Sunday, March 6th, 2016 @ 4:25 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) took to the Senate floor to respond to Senate Democratic leaders who are delaying the final passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), legislation that provides much-needed assistance to states, local communities, and first responders in...
Published: Sunday, March 6th, 2016 @ 2:43 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke on the Senate floor to voice his support for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), bipartisan legislation he has co-sponsored that will provide a series of incentives and resources to help states and local communities combat the nation's growing
Published: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 @ 6:49 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The College of The Albemarle COAST Players are producing the classic story of Oliver! at the Performing Arts Center in Elizabeth City, February 25 — March 6. The cast is made up of 50 talented actors. The musical is being directed by Jeffrey Emmerich, drama director, and Associate Professor...
Published: Saturday, February 20th, 2016 @ 11:28 pm
By: Chris Downey
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This week, Uptown Greenville, working alongside of the City of Greenville, launched a Love Greenville campaign designed to inspire Greenville citizens to love where they live.
Published: Thursday, February 18th, 2016 @ 9:57 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement regarding the current vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court...
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 @ 3:31 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2016. Co-sponsored by 13 other Senators, this bipartisan legislation ensures that the U.S. government works...
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 @ 2:21 am
By: Chris Downey
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After the Supreme Court sided with North Carolina and 26 other states, halting the implementation of the EPA's overreaching power plant rules, NCGOP Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse released the following statement...
Published: Saturday, February 13th, 2016 @ 1:48 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Thanks to each and everyone who showed up at the City of Washington 2/8/16 Council meeting! Your presence made a difference, and I think we made a good case for not only continued funding, but also increased funding.
Published: Saturday, February 13th, 2016 @ 4:11 am
By: Chris Downey
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Fresh off of a humiliating defeat in the New Hampshire primary, Hillary Clinton will open her first campaign office in the Triangle. The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) will hold an event today welcoming Hillary Clinton's campaign to Raleigh.
Published: Friday, February 12th, 2016 @ 2:51 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) secured $500,000 from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge New River Inlet this year. Last month, Congressman Jones wrote a letter to Army Corps of Engineers leaders explaining that shoaling conditions in the channel are impacting Marine Corps training...
Published: Friday, February 12th, 2016 @ 1:32 am
By: Chris Downey
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During today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on "Breaking the Cycle: Mental Health and the Justice System," committee members heard testimony from criminal justice experts, including David Guice, the Commissioner of North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Division of Adult Correction...
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 10:55 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Secretary Rick Brajer announced today that Dr. Warren Newton, a leading health educator in North Carolina, has agreed to serve the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services as a senior medical advisor to help shape Medicaid reform, while continuing his current role as director of...
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 7:56 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) secured an additional $3,225,000 from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Oregon Inlet, and an additional $1,000,000 for Hatteras Inlet. Last month Congressman Jones sent a letter to Army Corps leadership reminding them of the chronically poor...
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 1:28 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) welcomed Vice President Joe Biden's visit to the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, North Carolina, with the following statement...
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 12:18 pm
By: Chris Downey
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As Attorney General Roy Cooper sets his sights on the governor's mansion, he should explain why he supports Charlotte's controversial transgender bathroom ordinance, even though it is likely to be the subject of a lengthy and expensive legal challenge if passed. Roy Cooper has been raising...
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 8:27 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) secured an additional $5 million dollars from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Morehead City Harbor this year. Last month, Congressman Jones wrote a letter to Army Corps of Engineers leaders explaining that the harbor's channel has shoaled from its...
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 5:10 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement announcing he will vote in favor of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act, which would expand and tighten enforcement of sanctions for North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile program and combat North Korean cyber...
Published: Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 @ 10:24 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Six of Vidant Health's hospitals are joining the Wake Forest Baptist Telestroke Network. Fully operational members include Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, and Vidant Edgecombe in Tarboro. Later this year, Vidant Bertie Hospital in Windsor, Vidant...
Published: Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 @ 3:54 am
By: Chris Downey
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On 02-02-2016, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Heather Williams, 27 years of age, of 113 Hwy. 33 west in Chocowinity, Joshua Tull Grant, 33 years of age, of 113 Hwy. 33 west in Chocowinity and Danny Keith Silver, 32 years of age, of 113 Hwy. 33 west in Choc
Published: Monday, February 8th, 2016 @ 11:54 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The State Board of Elections today released a new public service announcement designed to educate voters on the 2016 voter Id requirements.
Published: Monday, February 8th, 2016 @ 2:13 am
By: Chris Downey
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The State Board of Elections has posted a webpage containing additional information and documents regarding the special filing period for Superior Court Districts 10C (Wake County) and 20B (Union County). Elections will be for new eight-year terms...
Published: Sunday, February 7th, 2016 @ 11:10 am
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) issued the following statements in response to a letter from leaders of the Air Force and Army certifying the deactivation of the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg's Pope Airfield...
Published: Sunday, February 7th, 2016 @ 11:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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The State Board of Elections has designated a special filing period for qualified candidates to file for election to the unexpired term of two judicial offices in which vacancies recently occurred.
Published: Saturday, February 6th, 2016 @ 10:38 pm
By: Chris Downey
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted to override President Obama's veto of the Obamacare repeal the House passed last month and the Senate passed in December. The bill struck at the heart of Obamacare by repealing the employer mandates, the Medicaid expansion, the medical device...
Published: Saturday, February 6th, 2016 @ 10:36 pm
By: Chris Downey
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U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined seven senators today calling for a pause in the Syrian and Iraqi refugee programs until authorities are able to detect the use of fake passports following reports ISIS has a "fake document industry" with passport machines and blank passports. In a letter to Sec
Published: Saturday, February 6th, 2016 @ 7:21 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) have accepted Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr's (R-NC) challenge to put their NFL team pride on the line by wagering the delivery of a Senate floor speech on the outcome of Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver B
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 3:53 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Last night, Congressman Jones voted for H.R. 3662, The Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act. The bill passed the House 246 to 181 and now awaits further consideration in the Senate.
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 2:37 pm
By: Chris Downey
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North Carolina's Democrat Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin publicly denounced Obamacare Tuesday, sharing his concerns over the law's harmful impact on the marketplace and North Carolina families. While Commissioner Goodwin joins the chorus of experts and officials voicing their opposition to...
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 12:17 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Vidant Health, East Carolina Heart Institute and its physician partners are working together to offer education and information about women's heart disease with our 2016 Heart Truth Speaking Tour.
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 10:17 am
By: Chris Downey
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Attention all Arts of the Pamlico stakeholders! This message may be long, but it is important. Please take a moment to read the following in its entirety.
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 3:49 am
By: Chris Downey
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Recently, there has been a significant amount of media coverage surrounding public charter schools. In his latest video, Lt. Governor Dan Forest dispels many of the myths perpetuated by those against school choice.
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 3:32 am
By: Chris Downey
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Yesterday, the Network for Public Education, a left-leaning group headed by a longtime activist in Washington, D.C., put out its "50 State Report Card." The "report card" is yet another false report aimed at smearing North Carolina's education system...well, and every state who is attempting to...
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 2:57 am
By: Chris Downey
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The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting for their 2015 Board Retreat on Wednesday February 3, 2016 and Thursday February 4, 2016 which will be held at the NC Estuarium 223 E. Water Street, Washington NC 27889.
Published: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 @ 5:07 pm
By: Chris Downey
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