"I commend the bipartisan majorities in the General Assembly for passing a bill that would allow bars to serve customers in outdoor dining areas just like restaurants can."
Published: Friday, May 29th, 2020 @ 5:23 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The COVID-19 outbreak can’t be an excuse to outlaw most indoor worship services in North Carolina, a federal judge ruled Saturday, May 16.
Published: Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 @ 7:59 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A growing number of N.C. sheriffs won’t enforce Gov. Roy Cooper’s restrictions against indoor worship services as outlined in his latest executive order.
Published: Monday, May 18th, 2020 @ 11:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A Raleigh lawyer is criticizing Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to allow only outdoor church services.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2020 @ 11:11 am
By: Carolina Journal
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According to The Washington Post‘s sources, President Trump has been pushing “behind closed doors” to “reopen much of the country next month,” an effort the Post notes has some health experts sounding the alarm out of fear of a possible “resurgence” of COVID-19.
Published: Friday, April 10th, 2020 @ 2:49 pm
By: Daily Wire
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We need to fix our budget process. Beaufort County currently uses a continuation budget process to determine our budget and our tax rate.
Published: Sunday, January 19th, 2020 @ 12:54 am
By: Tandy Oliver Dunn
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Because many Fourth of July celebrations include grilling, picnics and other outdoor food events, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is promoting easy steps everyone should take to avoid foodborne illnesses associated with summer heat.
Published: Monday, July 1st, 2019 @ 11:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Pella Corporation, a leading manufacturer of window and door products for residential and commercial use, will create 124 jobs at its new manufacturing facility in Rockingham County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Sunday, May 19th, 2019 @ 5:23 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Mrs. Hendrika Hoogendoorn Lewis, age 95, a resident of Bath, NC died Monday October 22, 2018 at her home
Published: Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 @ 3:14 pm
By: Announcements
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The Raleigh City Council once again has changed the rules of outdoor seating for downtown diners, but some business owners say they were never consulted before the changes were made
Published: Thursday, July 26th, 2018 @ 8:57 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Alex Ortolano recently posted an article here on BCN which explained how a Medivac crew located and picked up wounded soldiers during his tour in 1965. Here is another tribute to those Lunatics of the Sky.
Published: Saturday, April 8th, 2017 @ 7:25 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Shooting Steel videos and installing cheap metal targets on his farm. The above photo is not practical. Steel plates in old tires seem best.
Published: Sunday, March 5th, 2017 @ 3:51 am
By: Ted McDonald
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Bring your blankets and chairs for this adorable, open-air film! This week's Courtyard Cinema will feature The Lorax. Join us in watching Zed go on a mission to save the Truffula trees
Published: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 @ 2:09 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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What's better than watching a movie on Friday night? Watching a free movie under the stars, of course! Grab your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy this open-air, fall film festival beginning Friday Oct. 7 at 7:30pm
Published: Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 @ 2:06 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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OIA is the national trade association for suppliers, manufacturers and retailers in the $646 billion outdoor recreation industry.
Published: Friday, September 2nd, 2016 @ 12:27 pm
By: Russell Allen
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Congratulations are once again due Raleigh, as the city now ranks No. 5 among the top 10 culinary cultures in America, according to a recent poll from USA Today.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 5:46 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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A Marine RVN Vet Helicopter door gunner said the Warrant officers were enlisted guys who finished boot camp, 10 weeks of Warrant Officer training and 18 month of helicopter flight training. You had to be at least 18 years old.
Published: Friday, September 11th, 2015 @ 3:59 am
By: Ted McDonald
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After nearly two months of debate over crowd control, safety issues, and noise downtown, on Aug. 4, the Raleigh City Council approved a three-month pilot program placing curfews and maximum capacity rules on sidewalk patios.
Published: Wednesday, August 5th, 2015 @ 11:22 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory has signed H.B. 640, or the Outdoor Heritage Act, into law today.
Published: Friday, July 10th, 2015 @ 7:00 am
By: McCrory Communications
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A discussion Tuesday of alternative plans to regulate outdoor dining at Raleigh's Law and Public Safety Committee saw city staffers agree that safety and "vibrancy" concerns with the Outdoor Dining Ordinance exist largely because of weak enforcement of rules.
Published: Sunday, June 14th, 2015 @ 1:20 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Politicians get used to being criticized in attack mailers. But it's hard to dismiss being attacked for something you've never officially taken a position on in the first place.
Published: Monday, May 4th, 2015 @ 7:00 am
By: Brant Clifton
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East Carolina University enjoyed a day of sunshine and fun April 23 during Barefoot on the Mall, an annual outdoor event sponsored by the Student Activities Board.
Published: Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 @ 8:56 am
By: ECU News Services
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East Carolina University archivists are in the middle of a yearlong project to catalogue everything from film reels to financial statements from more than 600 outdoor theaters across the nation.
Published: Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 @ 9:29 pm
By: ECU News Services
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As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to fun events full of family, friends and food. However, those who are working to achieve or maintain a healthy weight may also worry about gaining extra pounds amidst the celebration.
Published: Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 @ 8:09 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Students in Anna Oochs' music appreciation class at Beaufort County Community College experienced an impromptu outdoor concert Thursday morning.
Published: Saturday, October 4th, 2014 @ 5:32 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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When the school year winds down and children are released for the summer, their thoughts may turn to lazy days filled with television and video games. But spending the summer that way could lead to a decline in physical fitness, said ECU kinesiology professor Grace Anne Vick, director of the...
Published: Monday, June 16th, 2014 @ 8:09 pm
By: ECU News Services
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In this edition, we're debuting new Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress Web pages. Also, view our tips on preparing for severe weather; read the latest news about our outdoor lighting strategy and coal ash management plans, and review our 2013 sustainability report.
Published: Friday, June 13th, 2014 @ 2:00 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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While the McCrory administration is hailing an overhaul of the way North Carolina recruits business, open government advocates worry that...
Published: Monday, July 15th, 2013 @ 7:16 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed June 2013 as "Great Outdoors Month," encouraging all North Carolinians to enjoy our state's natural beauty and near-perfect climate, and celebrate our commitment to conserve and protect our air, water, wildlife, spectacular lands and quality of life.
Published: Monday, June 3rd, 2013 @ 3:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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