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Joe Davis
(joined: January 14th, 2026 @ 1:48 pm as JoeDavisIV)
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(commented on February 20th, 2026 @ 8:01 pm)
Great story, go Shannon!! A true servant land and mom and lover of the people!

(commented on February 17th, 2026 @ 11:55 am)
Great article!

(commented on February 5th, 2026 @ 3:14 pm)
important data!

Cassandra Darcy
(joined: January 12th, 2026 @ 2:44 pm as FairIsFair)
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(commented on January 12th, 2026 @ 3:51 pm)
David, have you left Anthony Tyre any similar comments on his Facebook posts? Are you only in the business of kissing his butt? If you’ll look at his Facebook post on December 30, you’ll understand that Fritz’s post here is a response to Tyre’s. Tyre has greatly contributed to the divide and lack of teamwork on the council by blaming, shaming, and accusing. If you truly believe they should build upon their teamwork, don’t you think you should equally be addressing this with Tyre? Someone DOES need to grow up, you’re right about that, David.

David Edwards
(joined: January 11th, 2026 @ 7:38 pm as Iluvboco)
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(commented on January 12th, 2026 @ 12:39 pm)
It's pretty clear that the city council is dysfunctional team. Maybe they should consider some team building exercises. Writing articles such as this, that point fingers and cast blame at the mayor, and other council members certainly don't help bring the team together. Someone needs to grow up, and instead of hurling accusations, start asking questions as to what can we do to come together and do the job we were elected to do.

JR
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(commented on January 10th, 2026 @ 8:13 am)
Mr. Fritz,when you write for a publication such as this,it tells all of us exactly who you are and it isn't good.

Auditor
(joined: January 9th, 2026 @ 2:56 pm as GC1767990928)
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(commented on February 20th, 2026 @ 10:47 am)
I have a genuine question - how can we possibly entertain lowering property taxes when the 2023 - 2024 audit report indicated that the General Fund had to take $1.4M from the Electric Fund? Granted, the 2024 - 2025 audit report has not been released to the public, but I don't expect the transfer to be much different.

That is quite a shortfall to overcome while still cutting General Fund revenues. Especially considering the fact that our City already experiences frequent power outages. It seems to me that the Electric Fund could use all the help it can get.

(commented on January 9th, 2026 @ 5:07 pm)
Concerned Taxpayer, it will be interesting to see the audit report if that is truly the case. Reconciling the bank accounts is one of the most basic accounting functions. To not even know how much cash the City has would mean a lot more was done than shredding documents. I am also curious to know who in the Finance Department you think is unqualified. I've always heard good things about Tammy Swindell's abilities. Martin Starnes is also a reputable governmental auditor. Are you suggesting that issues started in FYE25, or do you think there is a continuing "mess" that they have missed or ignored?

If nefarious things are occurring in the Finance Department to the extent that you seem to be suggesting, I would expect to see significant findings in the audit report, as well as criminal charges. The actions that you are suggesting are fraudulent.

(commented on January 9th, 2026 @ 2:56 pm)
I am a citizen who spent years auditing municipalities. You do not have to have a completed audit report to know how much money the City has or spent in the previous fiscal year. The City is required to maintain its books "free of material misstatement". In fact, the state forbids auditors from making substantial changes to a municipality's books without a corresponding "write-up". If a city does not have staff capable of maintaining its books, then they typically hire an outside firm to make sure that balances are reasonable. Either way, the auditor will make minimal changes to the City's financial data, if any.

Everything you need to know is held within the City's accounting system. Including how much money was spent, budget to actual comparisons, cash balances, debt balances, and fund balances. With that information, you can certainly pass a budget.

Either you don't understand governmental accounting or you are purposefully misleading citizens. I'm not sure which worries me more

Amused Observer
(joined: January 8th, 2026 @ 11:09 am as bocoamusedobserver)
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(commented on January 26th, 2026 @ 4:18 pm)
Northerners raging over a US President marching federal troops into one of their cities. Very ironic when you look back and think on it. Pappy O'Daniel must be laughing hysterically sippin his mint julep over that one.

(commented on January 8th, 2026 @ 12:44 pm)
Its absurd to think someone isnt a good choice because they dont have previous political experience. Career politicians seem to be self centered and corrupt. We'd be better off if more good people were willing to run and really represent the people instead of themselves and their cronies.

Truth Be Told
(joined: January 5th, 2026 @ 9:06 pm as GC1767709164)
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(commented on January 13th, 2026 @ 8:43 pm)
Wow, Hood sure has Ms Garris in his head. I reached out to her to recommend a law firm for a consult for a defamation, slander, libel lawsuit. According to the State Board of Elections, your club no longer exists but you are still raising money. That’s a big no no. The only people you oppose are republicans. Makes you wonder…you are also being monitored.

(commented on January 13th, 2026 @ 8:21 pm)
E. FORFEITURE OF OFFICIAL PRIVILEGES

1. Removal or Resignation from Committees

Any current or former officer or member of a Precinct Committee, County Executive Committee, District Committee, State Executive Committee or State Central Committee who, for any reason, is removed or resigned from said position shall forfeit all rights and privileges in any way connected with that position.

3. Automatic Resignation. Any Committee member or officer of a County, District or State Republican Executive Committee campaigning in person, on social media, or in any other manner for a candidate, in any race, who is a not a member of the Republican Party and is running in opposition to a member of the Republican Party, shall have been deemed to have automatically resigned from the Committee and any position. In addition, no Committee member or officer shall serve as a treasurer or member of a campaign committee for any candidate, in any race, if that candidate is not a member of the Republican Par

(commented on January 6th, 2026 @ 11:49 pm)
Let’s check your vetting record. One candidate you recruited went to file to run for school board and wasn’t a registered Republican. He had to run as an unaffiliated. The other candidate you recruited to run for school board was not even registered to vote. She had to register before she could file. There is more but I think you get the point.

Litter Box Liberal
(joined: December 23rd, 2025 @ 3:37 pm as GC1766523682)
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(commented on December 23rd, 2025 @ 3:37 pm)
Are elected officials like Garris allowed to hold office on this executive committee? This Kidwell character is allowed to bloviate past his allotted times adding little substance while bullying his way through meetings like a bull in a china shop!
It’s time for him to go like Tillis or better yet just change your party affiliation from RINO to democRAT.
Anyone dissenting or questioning, especially Richardson appears to be ignored and stifled in their objections to seemingly parliamentary misdemeanors that are in fact serious transgressions of board etiquette.
Additionally, your committee leader Garris along with ex-officio member Kidwell appear to be attempting to ignore and burry a serious lawsuit. My recommendation is that real
Republicans resign and disown this organization if serious changes are not made especially before their liability is brought the court through this lawsuit.

Maria
(joined: December 15th, 2025 @ 2:11 pm as GC1765833164)
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(commented on December 15th, 2025 @ 2:11 pm)
I'm hoping that Attorney General Frey and Governor Janet Mills of Maine investigate this. And if not. Then they are definitely hiding some shady stuff 🙄

Bath Parent
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(commented on December 10th, 2025 @ 1:18 pm)
I would encourage before you write an article do your homework. The policy 3100 on curriculum revisions was brought by Donald NOT Steve. You can see these meetings in the public video. Again trying to prop up a narrative that is not there. Y’all are now digging your holes with an excavator.

William Grant
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(commented on December 8th, 2025 @ 10:51 am)
Travis will be the one to use common sense for once.

Philip Grissom
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(commented on December 6th, 2025 @ 5:25 pm)
Good work Travis. You have my support.

Bill Swain
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(commented on December 6th, 2025 @ 12:14 pm)
I have worked with Travis for many decades and can honestly say that a vote for him would be a vote for integrity, honesty, and the betterment of Beaufort County.

Travis Martin
(joined: December 5th, 2025 @ 11:21 am as Travis)
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RoadKill
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(commented on May 19th, 2026 @ 5:02 pm)
This town ain't wuffa sheet.
The bureaucracy is going to rally behind whichever gestapo groups will back them.
This Govt is not here for us. It's here for itself. Perreault tells us we should be grateful to the employees. Well I say they don't work for us, they work for the CityManager. It's a sad day in the world if we now have to give thanks & bonus points to someone who does the RightThing, over the lazy/selfish/biased thing. I expect excellence!

(commented on May 8th, 2026 @ 11:43 am)
The City of Washington’s Board of Adjustment has revoked the special use permit for the Ell Hotel, owned by Mayor Ellen Brabo, citing zoning violations.
www.witn.com

It would be nice if the Board of Adjustment was consistant about enforcing Zoning Regs in Washington. They recently approved a City landfill in an Airport District.
They also approved a waste site in a city residential area operated by a business. It appears they are just rubber stamps for the Planning Dept.
In Washington, its not what...but WHO you are that matters.

(commented on May 6th, 2026 @ 12:08 am)
From a Poll on Facebook:
Should Tyre, Horton and Perreault remove Davis from the City Council so they can have a fresh start in governing the city? It’s only a matter of time for Davis…why have another delay in governing?
46 voted Yes below:
Jimmy Ray Riddle
Bull Jive Farms
Katy Wilson
Ms. Milly's Farm Fresh Eggs
Rodrickus Jones
Kayla Jones
David Curtis
Timolin Moore
Lynn Buck
Ethan Rouse
Kayle Radcliff
Ashley Hartman Swindell
Cecil Alligood
Susan Basnight
Christopher Angela Jones
Rachel H Smith
Wilda Carver
Terry Rollins
Scott Brown
Eric Ford
Elaine Smith Holloman
Eduardo Martinez
Elise Manning
Joe Phipps
Ron Craig
Stephanie Griffin
Kenny Carawan
Judy Taylor Hoell
Charlene Murtaugh-Daugherty
T Henry Tiffany
Jo Worsley Sermons
Cassondra Danielle Jones
Macie Leighty
Sarah Newkirk
Jacob Clark
Libbie Woolard Edwards
Jeff Huss
Roger Marshall
Lisa Conley
Amanda Blackmon
Brandi Crisp Keehnle
Fe Fe
Ti Na
Andrea Murdock Dance
Racheal Toler Bright
JB Bland

only 6 voted NO.

Shannon Jarvis
(joined: November 11th, 2025 @ 12:40 pm as Shannon)
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Austin Garrison
(joined: November 10th, 2025 @ 12:34 pm as GC1762796958)
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(commented on November 10th, 2025 @ 2:23 pm)
Mr. Hudson. Thank you for a respectful and pointed critique. This is a comment I can reasonably respond to. I do remember your many remarks you gave in defense of our school and am very grateful for them. My issue arises from what I believe the spirit of many of the comments were, provocative without any plan of action. The issue that I voiced to both members of the school board, the superintendent and those (like me) opposed to closing the was as follows: Why have we let it get to this point? There were rumors about Snowden closing for nearly a decade, we all knew that the standard was dropping and students were leaving, but people did not act until it was too late, and I include myself in the group. A woman at our meeting in Aurora summed it up perfectly, in my opinion, why were we not up in arms sooner? I respect your opinion that I feel below the mark, and I regret to admit you are probably right publicly. However, in private meetings with many people, I asked for any alternatives.

(commented on November 10th, 2025 @ 2:14 pm)
Sir. As I stated, I am a junior in college, and like many students, I remain a dependent of family. I split my time between my home in Aurora for most of the week and class days in Greenville at school, again as many students do, including Republican State Representative Wyatt Gable and newly elected conservative Greenville city councilman Seth Hardee. I'm also not sure what you mean by a real job. As I said, I worked full-time while attending school, playing sports, and being engaged in my community. I also stated clearly that I did not feel a politically driven stump speech would do people who were angry and grieving any good. You cannot make decisions based on emotion, but on facts alone, and riling up a crowd of people I love and care for would have been counterproductive. It is apparent, sir, that you have no desire to discuss policy or strategy but only degrade me personally. That is disappointing as I think you asked reasonable and genuine questions in your first response. Best.

(commented on November 10th, 2025 @ 1:32 pm)
Cont. from comment 1: Many in my community have reached out to me and were simply not satisfied with Mr. Hickman's leadership. They felt that this was not an overnight problem and that he did not do enough in his first two years on the board to help prevent the eventual result. Now to my youth. We have seen across the country a passing of the torch and an influx of youth into both parties. This should not be feared but celebrated, especially in the conservative movement. Students have been elected to statewide and municipal offices across the state. I would be the closest removed from Primary and Secondary education on the board, able to understand more closely the struggles that students and teachers alike are dealing with. I think this is a very positive trait to have. In further comments or communications, I can go more in-depth on my views and goals. They are simply too much for this thread. God Bless.

Concerned citizen
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(commented on October 2nd, 2025 @ 5:29 pm)
Your a fool that has the Rx lobby in your pockets, marijuana is not a drug nor is it dangerous, the adults that you speak of didn’t make the decisions to get on heroin ecstasy acid, or any other drug for that matter because of marijuana. Beaufort County has to be the highest amount of idiots that run newspapers, blogs, and most importantly people in office.
Sincerely, a citizen that cares

Washingtonian
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(commented on September 24th, 2025 @ 1:26 pm)
If you hand over ALL this information about yourself, you are naive.

Beaufort County is implementing a new emergency alert system. All residents are encouraged to sign up to receive alerts via phone and email:
Enter your phone number(s) and email address(es).
Provide an address to receive alerts for a specific location.
That could be your home address, your workplace, your child's school, a family member's house or another area.

Janetrit
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(commented on September 20th, 2025 @ 2:37 pm)
Reading the forum topics, I was once again convinced that there is no limit to creativity and the desire for comfort. Everyone shares tips, tells you how to cope with difficulties, speed up household processes, and improve the space around you. It is important not to focus on standard schemes, but to look for new approaches to solving familiar tasks, because it is creativity that often leads to unexpected but beneficial results. For example, tips on storage, organization of space, choice of materials and equipment — all this looks like a small mosaic that adds up to a picture of an ideal lifestyle.

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Buzz Cayton
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(commented on September 10th, 2025 @ 10:21 am)
To make Communism work, where does the money come from?

Cynthia simmons
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(commented on September 8th, 2025 @ 8:08 pm)
All three had good answers and truthfully getting three existing councils out and replace them with these three candidates will be a positive thing. It’s time out for just holding seats. Don’t vote for people because you know them or because of race but vote for the person that honestly care and wants change for all.

Bill Lane
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(commented on August 27th, 2025 @ 3:40 pm)
I recorded a Ray Whitley song (called "Let's Try Something New") around 1967 or so with Ray as our producer at the classic "Old Schoolhouse" studio in Brookhaven community where most of the Atlanta recorded hits of the 1960's were recorded (including the Tams hits) I really enjoyed that session and was sad to hear of Ray's passing.

Brian WRIGHT Eng
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(commented on August 23rd, 2025 @ 4:17 pm)
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Hood Richardson
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(commented on June 25th, 2026 @ 6:30 am)
Steve, I did not endorse all of the changes. You have some good argument on the issues you presented. The corruption, the secrecy, the manipulation against conservatives and the un ethical use of party funds is still there in in the Beaufort County Republican Party, and many other county parties.

(commented on April 16th, 2026 @ 3:11 pm)
Irrational observer, You are missing the point again. The cause of taxes is spending. We need to elect commissioners who do not spend money or spend it wisely.

The public wants to limit taxes. How many are saying limit services?

(commented on April 14th, 2026 @ 5:59 pm)
Rational Observer, Now find witnesses other than you and members of the Victory Committee who will sign sworn statements to any of the lies you are spreading. You are dealing in hate and are delusional. My name is not hid. Make your name public to back up your accusations???!!!!

Thomas Bolton
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(commented on July 28th, 2025 @ 9:51 am)
John Valley: Good points, I guess only time will tell on DC's future.

On a little personal note, Dean Cain was my least favorite Superman and his acting skills went so far downhill to the point where he was "CANCELLED" and no-one would or will hire him for any roles, maybe he should have stayed out of politics as all actors should. He said that he left acting to focus on family, but I don't by it! The truth was that he was 99.98% "CANCELLED" because of his political views and statements.

Also, Christopher Reeve will always be the best Superman and one last cool fact, Reeve's son makes a guest appearance in the new film, and that is at least one good thing about the new film I suppose.

(commented on July 27th, 2025 @ 12:41 pm)
Dean Cain doesn't know what he's talking about! I did some quick research to find out that Superman 2025 is already a box office hit. The budget for that film was $350 million and it's already hit $415.1 million worldwide and climbing. So, it did not loss any money at all and everything earned from now on is straight profit!

How to Train your Dragon is doing a lot better with a smaller budget of $150 million and currently at a box office of $592.6 million worldwide which is some damn good profit right there!

Befuddled
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(commented on June 16th, 2026 @ 12:34 pm)
CV, I'm a person with a lot of questions.
I believe I recall reading a piece from Fritz (after his resignation) that he supported Sadler and was speaking in his defense. Someone said that they were sure Fritz would vote to replace his seat with Sadler.
These things just dont add up.
I suspect that there is a cabal of cabals in these parts. LOL
Friends will protect friends even when they recognize that their friend is involved in shady things. This leads to our shadow govt.
But, go ahead, please tell me more. Inquiring minds want to know.

(commented on June 15th, 2026 @ 1:11 pm)
CV, I see a pattern, but I'm not sure if th root of abuse is comin from th Sadler Cabal, Kidwell Cabal, Washington Dept head's Cabal, or the Dem Party w its useful idiots. It could b a "union of cabals." When a Dept head says "It means whatever we say it means," u know we hav a citizen abuse problem. When a Council membr says, "if u dont lik th way we do things, hire a lawyer," then u know we hav a citizen abuse problem. When police go & break down an old woman's door on th pretense of doing a welfare check, when all the while all they wanted to do was arrest her for a false "citizen generated" charge (not police generated) where the police lie & deceive th Fire Depts Rescue Squad to go along, then u know that there is a chronic citizen abuse problem locally. On top of all that, we think of th Fire&Rescue as
really good pple, yet NOT ONE of them came back to help that old woman secure her front door. All Council members & committee members
either go along w th tyrants or get abused 2.

(commented on June 9th, 2026 @ 11:54 am)
WOW !!
We sure dodged a bullet when we didnt elect HATER and EXTREMIST Zach Settewongse who used the "F you" words during last night's city Council public comments segment, and ended it by directing tHe middle Finger at Davis. Zack obviously needs an intervention. He's out of control and scary.

Steve Bonner
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(commented on July 2nd, 2025 @ 2:31 pm)
First, let me acknowledge that the roles of County Commissioners and School Board Members are not easy. When done well, these positions require dedication, thoughtful decision-making, and hard work. Thank you to all who serve and help keep the county functioning as smoothly as possible.

That said, there is a quadrant of this county, the third largest of six townships and the fourth most populated, that is the source of the most local income and tax revenue and includes multiple communities and an incorporated town, that is now functioning worse from the decision of the School Board. This area and its school district are now destabilized. The elementary school and the people it served were not considered important enough for elected officials to explore reasonable alternatives before removing the school from an entire township community.

Consolidation has been ongoing for over a century. For the first 50 years, and during the 60s and 70s desegregation, it made sense. But as it has become more centralized, it increasingly fails to serve the unique needs of local elementary aged children, especially in remote communities like Aurora when viewed through the lens of child well being. Despite the education and experience among Board Members, the emphasis was less on children than on balancing the county’s overall education budget at the expense of one of its most underserved and remote school populations. Instead of lobbying for more resources to meet the actual needs, the Board chose to close the least visible school.

We’re hearing from families now forced to relocate, change jobs, or cancel their plans to move into the area. Others, who just moved here before the closure decision, are scrambling to figure out how to manage their children’s schooling and their family’s stability. Busing small children for long hours each day should have been reason enough to reconsider. But the impact goes beyond logistics; this decision is dismantling a community one family at a time.

Had proper impact studies been conducted, as required by state policy, the Board would have likely seen this coming. But for most Board members, this isn’t your district, and these aren’t your families being affected. While I don’t believe the decision was made with malice, I do believe that if this were your children, your school, and your community on the line, you and others would have made a different choice.

Nelson Lambert
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(commented on February 19th, 2026 @ 2:19 pm)
This article brings up some very concerning issues about Williams, who supports him and why? Is this the old boy system at work? Does it indicate future corruption? Certainly someone so eagerly sought after and endorsed by Democrats and defense attorneys brings up questions about whether Williams is a true Republican. How impartial would he be as a judge? Seems like he'll be soft on crime if defense attorneys are supporting him that much.

I suppose the most troubling thing is the question of ethics. Not only of the judges mentioned in the article and their decision to be involved in a campaign, especially outside their own party, but Williams' ethics or moral compass himself. A review of the Williams campaign finance reports does indicate the majority of his funding (between 67 to 87 percent based on differing analyses but clearly a majority) comes from defense attorneys. What will he owe them afterwards if elected? What do they expect in return for their support? However, the biggest concern for me came in the mail. I got a letter promoting Williams, a palm card or brochure, that came in an envelope with a return address of Jones & Sasnett, P.A. in Washington, NC. The postage wasn't a peel and stick stamp but a Pitney Bowes stamp machine ink printed postage mark. It appears from this that Jones & Sasnett paid for the mailing, a campaign contribution. This seems to violate Campaign Finance laws about taking contributions from corporations or businesses. Whether this is a violation of Campaign Finance law or not and the repercussions are above my knowledge level. It certainly brings up serious moral questions in addition to legal questions regarding Williams and his campaign. It is even more concerning when you expect someone wanting to be judge doesn't seem to follow rules, laws, and seems questionable in their activities to get there.

(commented on January 26th, 2026 @ 2:24 pm)
When you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes.

(commented on October 22nd, 2025 @ 3:38 pm)
Bravo to the school board for finally doing something right. I think if you listened closely enough last night you could hear the Big Cheese gently weeping into his pillow.

Eugene Barrow
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(commented on June 25th, 2025 @ 6:20 pm)
I'm no Nostradamus but I predicted the downfall of Aurora in 1974.I told people that they was no way you could mine at the depth they were doing and not disturb the aquifer. As I studied more I said that there was a possibility of polluting the waterways. Slowly over the years my predictions came to life.with Pollutants come the the chance of cancer and that has happened also.

Joy Peele Dunn
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(commented on June 25th, 2025 @ 11:58 am)
Good morning Mr. Blinson,

Thank you for your article of June 17. It was amazing. So many points that I and those of us who have taken a great interest in, you have summed up in this piece. You are so correct that Snowden is a big part of this entire picture currently, but the bigger picture is as Snowden goes, so goes the County of Beaufort. It is not about consolidating everything and pulling it all closer to Washington. That should not be their growth plan. Tt is more about the County Leaders having the foresight to push economic development and growth to all parts of its territory. "Share the wealth and the wealth will be shared with you guys." It is a sad day when a small town feels the need to cross County borders for a vast number of resources; thereby, increasing the economy in its neighboring county, Pamlico, who opened its arms to Aurora/Richland Township residents.

Sincerely,

Joy Peele Dunn, President
Aurora Richland Township Chamber of Commerce

Elizabeth
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(commented on June 19th, 2025 @ 10:11 am)
I have known FRITZ for most of his life. He will absolutely do his best to make changes for the better in this beautiful city. He is dedicated, hard working and a conservative. Vote for him and give him the chance to prove his worth.

Shari
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(commented on June 18th, 2025 @ 2:07 pm)
What an enjoyable article! I loved every word!

Nick Fritz
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(commented on January 9th, 2026 @ 6:03 pm)
Auditor, you are certainly correct that this information is held inside the city's books. Auditors can not add or delete information, only verify and perhaps reorganize. The problem is that the books are not open to the public. Since November 4th, I've requested three simple bits of information several times: 1. If any debt has been added during this fiscal year, and what our current total debt is. 2. What percentage of the budgeted amounts has been spent in each fund and how much we are below budget. 3. If we wanted to pay off any debt, how much is unrestricted and available for us to do so. When I asked Greenville for this information I received it in a few hours. I have yet to receive it from Washington.

Your accusation of my ignorance or deception is curious. I do not claim to be anything more than a citizen-representative reporting back to my fellow citizens. While I am certainly not a municipal accountant, and I suspect neither are the other 99.99% of residents and former city councilmen and mayors, I have a rudimentary grasp of finance and accounting. Like most, I rely on the high-paid director of finance, the finance department, and the expensive outside annual audit for information. When none of that information is supplied expeditiously or intelligibly, I have little recourse except to become suspcious and seek outside opinions. If you have this skillset, I highly encourage you to investigate and I would greatly appreciate your feedback.

My goals are pretty straightforward. I want to lower our property tax rate and naturally the budget is a fairly big part of that. The audit is inordinately important to me because I cannot get these numbers from our finance department and I'm trusting that I will get them from the auditors.

I do not leap to the conclusion that things are nefarious. The state auditor said that sloppiness is far more common than graft. What I am saying is that this information has been elusive. I cannot speak to past experience or history, I can only speak to my personal experience since November 4th. And I intend to continue relaying that experience openly to all who care to hear about it. I appreciate your reading and I appreciate any advice and criticism.

(commented on November 26th, 2025 @ 9:41 pm)
I called out the city manager about our deplorable financial state. He could have produced facts that made me look like a fool if I was wrong. Instead he resigned. Really, that says it all.

(commented on August 19th, 2025 @ 6:03 pm)
Stan, we have a real opportunity during this election. Lou Hodges is not running; William Pitt withdrew from the race; and Brooks barely skated in last time. That's three potential seats. If the conservatives in Washington really turn out this year the Republicans will control the Washington City Council for the first time in living memory. We can accomplish amazing things. If we use that wave of enthusiasm we can tip the scales during the County Commisioners race and we can have the the city and county controlled by conservatives! This is the year to make great things happen! Let's ruduce property tax to nearly zero percent, trim the budget by 10%, cut utility costs by 10%, and ferret out all corruption, waste, fraud, and abuse!

Frank N Sense
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(commented on June 12th, 2025 @ 11:38 am)
My understanding is
Brooke McGowen won the popular vote by 4 votes. Because the rules use a weighted vote- the # of qualified delegates at each district is included. I think Beaufort County has 40 qualified to come to the convention. Only 13 of us were there voting but once we had a majority voting for Brooke McGowen instead of Jason Simons, she got 40 “weighted votes”
She lost by 805 votes.
Some counties have hundreds of qualified delegates.
Sooo… we as a smaller county could increase our voting power if we could enlarge the # of eligible delegates.

MW
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(commented on June 30th, 2025 @ 9:16 pm)
It was reported that many of the families with students in Snowden are looking forward to the new arrangements after the closure. I’m sure it is not ideal for them but they seem positive about it.

On a side the note:
The Top Lie of the Decade:

“Our milkshake machine is down at the moment”

I mean give me a break, if they ain’t gonna make it, just take it off the menu already!

(commented on June 6th, 2025 @ 10:05 pm)
Everything’s pretty much the same round here….

Neighbor’s still shooting all of next years deer

Terry Williams
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(commented on March 1st, 2026 @ 2:18 pm)
I was just asked if the previous comments signed by "Terry" was from me. NO it was not. If I comment on here I will always sign my full name "Terry Williams". I'm never ashamed to stand behind my comments. Thank you for letting me clear this up.

(commented on October 29th, 2025 @ 1:58 pm)
Well, it was at least refreshing to see that Steve Rader corrected you on your statement that Daniel Hudson and myself was "trying to steal Steve Rader's fire" on suggesting we hire a local attorney. It was indeed Daniel Hudson who brought it before the board after he and I discussed this multiple times. Secondly, your comment that "I stated I would never vote for anyone other than Tharrington and Smith to represent the school board" is grossly incorrect. I stated I would not vote to remove them from retainer but voted to search for a local attorney to use on a day to day basis. Thirdly, your comment that CPS Principal was incorrect on stating that Snowden parents and students are completely happy at CPS, an "A" rated school, shows you haven't been at the school. I've visited the school at least 10 times since August and see how much these students are benefitting. Maybe try visiting the school yourself. Your readers deserve better or better yet watch the video themselves.

(commented on July 10th, 2025 @ 3:49 pm)
Rino Hunter - this probably is my last comment here because apparently no one on here is interested in the truth. Where did I say the Snowden discussion was behind closed doors? No where did I say that. Besides if you want to have a transparent conversation then sign your name and stop hiding behind the ridiculous Rino Hunter. So easy to make unsubstantiated claims when you hide.

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