I know there are many wonderful mothers residing in this region, however, my personal best is my wife, Lynn, and for good reason.

I'm writing in response to Ms. Winborne's letter which recklessly attacks the Tea Party and the GOP.

Illegal immigrants should not receive government funding when America is already in a financial crisis.

Young adults often wonder what their rights are in the public school system with respect to religion.

The Democratic Party is in need of a new source of inspiration and hope, after sustaining political losses in 2010; but following Saturday's convention, the Party walked out divided and weak.

Members of the public may comment on the current district plans, communities of interest, voting history, or any other topic related to redistricting.

Any N.C. District 6 resident, with a social or political concern, can rest assured that they will be granted some face time with their representative to the N.C. General Assembly this Thursday.

I had the opportunity recently to observe the NC Senate Education Committee debate S 423 which, if it passes, will create a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee to study "teacher tenure."

When I moved to Bath, North Carolina ten months ago I discovered that there were two Republican parties in Beaufort County and three Republican parties in Pitt County.

What is the Sunshine Law? Every State has a Sunshine Law that provides public access to public records, public meeting minutes, and open meetings.

The bill is entitled the Property Owners Protection Act. It is designed to curtail abuses in land-use planning, particularly by local governments and especially by "over-zealous" staff.

"The Adjustment Bureau's," first time Director George Nolfi took his screenplay of a Phillip K. Dick short story, "Adjustment Team," and very carefully made a fine first film.

The Republican controlled Legislature has been debating allowing more public charter schools in the state.

It is acknowledged that the views and the writings philosopher John Locke played a crucial role in our Founders' view of liberty.

The finished product of the Artistic Rebuttal Book Project will be marketed to galleries, arts councils, tourist departments and libraries across the country.

For now, it seems that the tide of mortgage defaults has been stemmed. The improved underwriting that occurred after the 2008 market crash has resulted in a better-than-average quality of loans...

Essentially this bill, if it becomes law, would eliminate the end-of-course tests in US History, Civics & Economics, Algebra II and Physical Science.

Our President has announced worldwide that the United States is the largest Muslim nation. We are at the verge of building a magnificent mosque at Ground Zero as a symbol of Islam's conquest.

Precious South, sweet sassafras/ Puckers pale lips near wooden spoons of simmering succotash/ Vapors wafting in the living room/ The Georgia peach candle gifts mix and match perfume

Thousands of teachers are on strike as this is being written. And what they are striking for is the biggest threat to America we have ever faced.

The deadline for submissions is Mar. 15. Directions for submission can be found in Amy Scheidegger's explanation of the book and call for entries...

Some of the proposed budget cuts include a temporary halt on salary increases for state employees, including teachers; and a $253 million reduction in funds to the University of North Carolina system.

Amy Scheidegger's call for entries into her book defending the arts continues to receive a zealous response.

The Conservative Republican Club hosted a very dynamic speaker in Dr. Greg Brannon from Cary who is a real Patriot. He is a practicing OB/Gyn doctor.

Art activist Amy Scheidegger is still accepting artistic statements in defense of the arts, to be published in her book of 'artistic rebuttals.'

It seems that the Mainstream media suddenly woke up and determined that Palin should go away and Michelle Bachman should be muted.

Public television favorite Woods Tea Company is a trio - again. The group will be performing at 8pm on February 18th at the Turnage Theater in Washington, NC.

Already, as of yesterday, Scheidegger has confirmed 101 participants, and even received a few submissions, published within.

Three months ago, Beaufort County Now published a selection of jokes by the "king of deadpan," Steven Wright. A second selection is past due. Enjoy!

Prepare to pamper yourself in decadence at the 9th Annual Carolina Chocolate Festival being held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center February 4-6, 2011 at Morehead City.

Wahlberg goes for the welterweight title, but Bale deserved the Golden Globe.

United States President Barack Obama addresses the American people in his State of the Union speech, airing on Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. ET. Directly following, Republican Congressmen and women respond.

Encrypted in the heart of Time lives a code, an improvisational theme that modulates by the second then returns again - not dead, not even gone - a code the writer attempts to break.

With this post, my proclivity for humorists who specialize in brilliantly funny, thought-provoking one-liners is becoming obvious.

Socialized health care has always conjured up the fear of rationed health care to those deemed of lower social value, such as the elderly and the disabled.