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Abysmal turnout for GOP ‘second primary’
By Brooke Medina | John Locke Foundation Editor’s note – State election officials insist on calling the current vote a Second Primary, which is confusing. To be clear, this is a ‘Runoff’ for just a few seats, where Republican candidates did not garner at…
To diagnose this Ship’s pesky problems? Improvise (and hold your breath!)
By Jeff Fleming | 12V Marine LLC There are many complex features and equipment on ‘Icon of the Seas’ cruise ship. It is difficult, if not impossible, to know how they all function. When working on electrical components, sometimes you can’t find documentation or staff…
Nonprofit Expresses Heartfelt Appreciation
By Regina Kemble The value of community support in life affirming mission is immeasurable. It’s crucial to maintaining on-going accompaniment of pregnant and parenting women and families in need. Establishing longevity to ensure meeting immediate needs while focusing on far-reaching issues and client goals is…
12 Volt Marine Confronts 680 Volts
PART TWO OF FOUR: By Jeff Fleming | 12V Marine LLC Editor’s note: Based in Oriental, the father/son team of Jeff & Colyn Fleming (with 12V Marine) spent most of January on board the world’s largest and newest cruise ship. The Flemings were charged with…
Precision Metal Cutting Uses Laser Technology
By Nicole & Stephen Riggs ORIENTAL – We have over 65 combined years of relevant education, skills and experience to take on this laser metal-cutting business venture. Stephen has 35-plus years of experience in the construction and mechanical trades and extensive knowledge in the metal/mechanical…
ICON OF THE SEAS – Here We Come!!
PART ONE OF FOUR: By Jeff Fleming | 12V Marine LLC ORIENTAL – The FaceBook message said “marine electrical technicians needed for cruise ship, must be available January 3, 2024.” It was Dec 28, just 6 days away? Starting a service business requires good marketing…
Woman Describes Vision, Which She Calls ‘New City’
By Ivia Nathaniel Three weeks ago I was driving alone along a street in New Bern. Suddenly, the Holy Ghost told me to pull over where there was a huge parking lot. Yes! I obeyed. With my naked eye, a city appeared. As I parked,…
Project Vax events of Pfizer convey eerie ‘Pledge Plea’
PharmaFiles By Aussie17 | NEWS COMMENTARY Editor’s note: Aussie17 uses a pseudonym to protect his identity. He is a former employee of a well-known pharmaceutical firm, who now writes for the http://www.substack.com news website. MARKETPLACE – At first glance the handouts look innocent enough, but…
All Expenses Paid Glitzy Compound for Illegals
Greensboro ‘Influx Care Facility’ set to Open Editor’s note: North Carolina’s Republican Congressional Delegation recently signed a scathing letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In July of 2022, this newspaper first reported on a mega 5-year federal contract to lease a…
Long tentacles of government strangle Amish farmer
By Tammy Dail “Who controls the food supply controls the people; who controls the energy can control whole continents; who controls money can control the world.” –Henry Kissinger LANCASTER, PA – Amos Miller is an Amish farmer who operates an organic farm six miles east…
Three guilty in $600K con of PCS Charity scam lasted eight years
RALEIGH – A Fuquay-Varina man recently pled guilty to devising and executing a scheme to defraud the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (“PCS”) by conspiring to fraudulently obtain matching charitable contributions for the Boys and Girls Succeed organization. Dwayne Moorer West, age 60, faces up to…
Bear Hunters Respond
Here We Present 12 Reasons for Continuing Tradition By Reed Sheffield NORTH CAROLINA – Mr. Sheffield serves on the board of directors for both the North Carolina Bear Hunters Association and the Eastern Carolina Houndsmen Alliance. This article responds to a commentary by Bill Lea…
