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Wayland “Bubba” Steve Woolard entered into eternal rest on December 13,2023 at home surrounded by his family, after a valiant struggle with cancer for many years.
Published: Thursday, December 14th, 2023 @ 9:01 am
By: Announcements
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Rep. Lee Zeldin’s (R-NY) alleged attacker was interviewed by The New York Times Friday following his release from police custody and revealed that he was battling a relapse from alcoholism while being treated for anxiety.
Published: Thursday, August 4th, 2022 @ 12:42 am
By: Daily Wire
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Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) was attacked by a man with a sharp weapon at a campaign event Thursday evening at a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Perinton, New York.
Published: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 @ 11:58 am
By: Daily Wire
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Distinguished Military Service Society honors newest members
Published: Sunday, December 19th, 2021 @ 7:43 am
By: ECU News Services
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Foxx committed to winning 10th term, reclaiming U.S. House majority
Published: Monday, June 7th, 2021 @ 7:51 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A group of military veterans out of Mount Airy, N.C., made a video to bestow a funeral honor guard upon departed service members who are unable to receive one due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2020 @ 5:57 pm
By: George Schryer
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Today, the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced additional findings about the shooting on Dec. 6, 2019 at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Published: Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 @ 4:34 pm
By: George Schryer
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The Department of Veterans Affairs reached another grim milestone Friday with the 400th death of a patient from the fast-spreading coronavirus, all coming in the last 40 days.
Published: Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 @ 10:53 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Remarks by President Trump at Signing Ceremony for S.153, The Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Published: Sunday, February 16th, 2020 @ 3:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Dr. William Ernest Chauncey, age 79, a resident of Washington died Monday, June 24, 2019, at his home.
Published: Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 @ 5:08 pm
By: Announcements
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act this week to protect the economic security and well-being of veterans and their families who rely on disability benefits and may be experiencing financial hardship
Published: Friday, March 8th, 2019 @ 11:41 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act this week to protect the economic security and well-being of veterans and their families who rely on disability benefits and may be experiencing financial hardship.
Published: Friday, March 8th, 2019 @ 8:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed 28 new members to 23 North Carolina Boards and Commissions.
Published: Friday, January 25th, 2019 @ 11:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As a candidate for President, I promised to make reforming the VA one of my absolute highest priorities. And from the first day of my Administration, that is exactly what we've done.
Published: Saturday, July 28th, 2018 @ 10:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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President Trump is committed to our veterans and has worked to reform the VA and to ensure veterans are given the care and support they deserve.
Published: Friday, July 20th, 2018 @ 7:51 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in tribute to Reverend and Coharie Indian Tribe Chief Wilbert Lee Ammons
Published: Thursday, May 17th, 2018 @ 11:58 am
By: Governor's Office
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Congressmen Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Dan Lipinski (IL-3) have introduced legislation to honor Purple Heart recipients and other American heroes by giving them access to Department of Defense commissaries and recreation facilities
Published: Thursday, April 12th, 2018 @ 12:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Lending Act of 2018, bipartisan legislation that would protect veterans from targeted predatory home loan practices by requiring lenders to demonstrate a material benefit to consumer
Published: Friday, January 12th, 2018 @ 11:11 am
By: Thom Tillis
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) joined Representatives Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Mark Takano (CA-41) and reintroduced the bipartisan Military and Veterans Education Protection Act
Published: Saturday, December 16th, 2017 @ 5:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today's appeals legislation was last updated in the 1930s. The President's signature today will help thousands of Veterans receive timely action on their appeals. We have to do better and get faster decisions for our Veterans
Published: Thursday, August 24th, 2017 @ 11:34 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Todd Young (R-IN), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide relief to veterans whose Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits
Published: Saturday, July 1st, 2017 @ 11:29 am
By: Thom Tillis
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his work for Eastern North Carolina veterans by voting for S.1094, the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
Published: Saturday, June 17th, 2017 @ 2:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against legislation (H.R. 10) that could harm America's service members
Published: Monday, June 12th, 2017 @ 3:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, co-sponsored The Veterans Overmedication Prevention Act
Published: Thursday, May 4th, 2017 @ 11:58 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Boosting Rates of American Veterans Employment (BRAVE) Act, bipartisan legislation that would support job creation for America's veterans
Published: Thursday, February 16th, 2017 @ 1:00 am
By: Thom Tillis
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This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act, legislation introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that will prioritize the U.S. Department of Justice COPS grant applications of law enforcement agencies who use that funding to hire veterans
Published: Monday, November 21st, 2016 @ 12:28 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced The Boosting Rates of American Veterans Employment Act (BRAVE Act), bipartisan legislation to support job creation for America's veterans.
Published: Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 @ 11:48 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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George, a Purple Heart recipient, was stationed at Hickam Field in Hawaii during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during most of World War II, including the Pacific Ocean nuclear bomb tests. After 23 years of service...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:27 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Mark Warner (D-VA) at a press conference to introduce the "Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement Act," which makes common-sense changes to staffing policies at the Department of Veterans Affairs to...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:46 am
By: Chris Downey
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In 1947, 14-year old Willis Lynch of Littleton, North Carolina was asked by a nurse to sing a song as she placed a mask over his face. Lynch unknowingly inhaled an anesthetic, and then underwent a vasectomy procedure without his consent.
Published: Monday, September 7th, 2015 @ 1:24 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Mr. Franklin Roosevelt Waters, age 82, a resident of Williamston and formerly of Satchell Road, Grimesland, died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 @ 4:25 pm
By: Announcements
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East Carolina University remembered those who sacrificed and served during a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11. "This day is about honoring service above self," said Dr. Steve Duncan, assistant vice chancellor and director of military programs at ECU.
Published: Sunday, November 16th, 2014 @ 9:20 pm
By: ECU News Services
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East Carolina University will salute veterans and dedicate 58 brick pavers in a ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 beside Christenbury Gymnasium.
Published: Thursday, November 6th, 2014 @ 6:01 pm
By: ECU News Services
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