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Katrina
(joined: March 31st, 2026 @ 10:47 am as GC1774977733)
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(commented on August 11th, 2026 @ 12:44 pm)
3/3 And there's some irony in lecturing everyone about democracy while labeling Republicans he dislikes "RINOs," Republicans he supports "conservatives," decisions he agrees with democracy, and decisions he dislikes dictatorship.

The BCRP doesn't belong to Carolyn Garris. It doesn't belong to the Executive Committee. And, despite what one might conclude from his columns, it doesn't belong to Hookwink Rhetoricson either.

It belongs to the Republicans of Beaufort County who chose to participate.

They showed up. They voted. They chose Carolyn Garris. Again, and again.

Perhaps the problem isn't that Chairman Garris refuses to respect democracy. Perhaps it's that Mr. Richardson has has difficulty respecting democracy when he doesn't like the result.

The writing is on the wall. Perhaps Hoodwink couldn't stay awake long enough to read it.

(commented on August 11th, 2026 @ 12:43 pm)
1/3 Another week, another installment of "Queen Garris." At this point, the nickname has been repeated so often that one might wonder whether the author believes repetition transforms rhetoric into evidence.

It does not.

Let's start with one of Hoodwinks more serious accusations: that Frankie Waters has been "writing checks to Democrats." Fortunately, campaign finance records are public and searchable through the NCSBE website. And what does a search of Frankie Waters, Frank Waters, and variations of his name reveal? One. One contribution to a Democratic candidate.

So, technically, Mr. Rhetoricson can say Waters once contributed to a Democrat. But portraying one contribution from more than 25 years ago as "writing checks to Democrats" creates a considerably different impression from what the public record actually shows. If there are more, produce them. The records are public.

(commented on April 10th, 2026 @ 8:56 am)
2/2 In fact, Robert’s Rules of Order is very clear on this point. Guests and nonmembers have no inherent right to attend, participate, or speak in a meeting. Their presence is permitted only by the courtesy of the assembly. That is standard parliamentary procedure, not suppression of speech.

You also misrepresent what occurred with your resolutions. They were not arbitrarily dismissed. They were ruled out of order by the parliamentarian because they were in direct conflict with the State Plan of Organization. Under Robert’s Rules, that is not only allowed, it is required. A body cannot consider motions that violate its governing documents.

Before making broad accusations about corruption, secrecy, and violations of rights, you should take the time to actually read and understand the Plan of Organization and basic parliamentary authority. What you are presenting is not a defense of free speech. It is a collection of inaccuracies presented as fact.

Jack S
(joined: March 27th, 2026 @ 12:06 am as GC1774618092)
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(commented on March 27th, 2026 @ 12:06 am)
Do you know anything about Claude Howell's relationship with Henry Jay Macmillan? Do you know what they would have been doing in 1950? Would love to connect to discuss!

Jessica Van Essendelft
(joined: March 17th, 2026 @ 11:36 pm as GC1773839817)
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(commented on March 17th, 2026 @ 11:36 pm)
Obviously looking forward to buyer’s remorse as the electorate has traded an icon of truth and selfless service for a future of the unknown- we lost, people- not only the election, but a future of true representation of our beliefs. The debate tried to make it obvious, but the voters didn’t take heed. How sad!

PJ Jaynes
(joined: March 12th, 2026 @ 6:28 pm as GC1773396764)
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(commented on March 12th, 2026 @ 6:28 pm)
Hi - will you be writing another article after the March meeting. Very informative vs the Facebook nonsense from the naysayers.

Peggy
(joined: March 6th, 2026 @ 1:53 am as GC1772784926)
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(commented on March 6th, 2026 @ 1:53 am)
It is a relief to see local law enforcement finally taking a stand and restoring order in Minnesota; Homan’s approach to de-escalation through firm enforcement is exactly what’s been missing. As we see these federal shifts, a few of us in my business circle are discussing the long-term implications for international mobility and securing legal status abroad as a contingency. Does anyone here have experience with European residency requirements, specifically regarding the speed of bureaucratic processing? I was looking at this resource for obtaining a Spanish tax ID remotely e-residence.com to see if it's a viable way to bypass the usual government delays, or do you think these types of digital legal services are becoming the new standard for international compliance in this chaotic climate?

Todd
(joined: March 5th, 2026 @ 6:05 pm as GC1772752275)
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(commented on March 5th, 2026 @ 6:05 pm)
It is encouraging to see local authorities finally stepping up to support ICE, especially with the de-escalation tactics Tom Homan is implementing. As we watch these targeted operations unfold in Minnesota, many of us are trying to track the statistical likelihood of these protests spreading to other regions or affecting local stability. Does anyone know if there are reliable analytical platforms or predictive models that cover these kinds of civic trends? I was recently looking at some data tools over at guiadeBetfairbrasil.com to see how they handle complex odds and situational forecasting, but I'm curious if our community here has a preferred source for more political or security-based projections?

piratefan
(joined: March 4th, 2026 @ 8:49 pm as GC1772675657)
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(commented on October 11th, 2026 @ 2:32 pm)
The Republican Party needs to answer this Democrat smear on TV or it will hurt GOP candidates.

(commented on October 11th, 2026 @ 2:25 pm)
Van Zant, you are absolutely correct. Carolyn and Randy Walker were all over the place on primary election day at Chocowinity Fire Station badmouthing conservatives Charles Hickman and Steven Rader, while promoting liberals Austin Garrison and Monica Davis. I worked for a different candidate there and observed it all. Two precincts vote at Chocowinity Fire Station, Gilead and Chocowinity, which include significant parts of both Hickman and Rader's districts. There is little doubt that the Walkers are anti-conservative.

If I lived in the Rader district, I would really be wondering whether there is any significant difference between Monica Davis and her Democrat opponent. If I lived in the Walker district, I would be looking around for an alternative when she comes up again.

(commented on August 22nd, 2026 @ 10:21 am)
The polls in this race worry me. NC does not need the likes of Roy Cooper.

Terry
(joined: March 1st, 2026 @ 6:45 am as GC1772370396)
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(commented on March 1st, 2026 @ 6:45 am)
Folks ive known Keith for 10 years now and did yall ever stop to think maybe he got this one wrong? Trump just ordered phosphorus and glyphosate support both on the ground and legally. This is the same battle in our farm act last session, where lawmakers argued regulatory flexibility was necessary to protect farmers and food production, while critics warned about environmental and public health tradeoffs. In both cases, the core clash isn’t simply about chemicals... it’s about whether economic resilience and national security should outweigh precautionary regulation when vital agricultural inputs are at stake. www.whitehouse.gov

Pastor Daimon
(joined: February 28th, 2026 @ 7:24 am as GC1772289158)
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(commented on March 17th, 2026 @ 11:23 pm)
Congratulations to Mr. Kidwell for being recognized in being true to God and true to the people of North Carolina. This is fantabulous! Thank you Kieth!

(commented on February 28th, 2026 @ 7:24 am)
It's past-time to dump dirty dogs like Dixon, Troxler, and Armstrong. After being at the live debate in Washington earlier this month, it was obvious that Armstrong is working for the power of darkness. Any discerning Christian could easily see that truth! Vote Kidwell, people. Kidwell's love for people far exceeds the other candidate.

TJ
(joined: February 28th, 2026 @ 6:55 am as GC1772289023)
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(commented on February 28th, 2026 @ 6:55 am)
Great interview! I love Don he is a wonderful person!
He needs to be our next North Carolina Senator!
GO DON GO!!

Sangrail
(joined: February 25th, 2026 @ 10:43 pm as GC1772096594)
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(commented on July 8th, 2026 @ 11:28 pm)
Here is another Orwell quote... "If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—forever."
This is accurate because people on the right are too busy fighting each other and too cowardly to fight the left. We have made our bed, now we deserve to lie in it. It's your fault this is happening. It's my fault this is happening. It will continue. It will get worse.

(commented on February 25th, 2026 @ 10:43 pm)
They are spending an obscene amount of money in an attempt to defeat Keith Kidwell. Amounts almost unheard of in a race like this. Imagine the amount of money these companies stand to gain if Kidwell were to lose.

Keg
(joined: February 23rd, 2026 @ 11:53 am as GC1771866646)
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(commented on February 23rd, 2026 @ 11:53 am)
Glad both Rep. Kidwell and Sen.Hanig stood up to politics when it came to shrimping. However, very disappointed that they both went along with politics when the District One Congressional district was redrawn. They certainly didn’t stand up for my interests and in that case just went along with what their party told them to do.

Bill
(joined: February 23rd, 2026 @ 7:27 am as GC1771850140)
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(commented on February 23rd, 2026 @ 7:27 am)
The Marine and Estuary “Foundation” is a lobbying group started by Chuck Fuller, longtime Raleigh proponent of banning shrimping. The “foundation” pays lobbyists out of another shell org call NC Sound Economy, and BOTH receive funds from the CCA! The CCA said the bill was “not their idea” but in reality they were the ones funding these shell “foundations” to kill sprinkling and defeat Keith Kidwell and fund opposition to Destin Hall’s NC House Caucus that voted to stop the ban. It’s clear that this is an effort to flip the NC House blue, kill Keith Kidwell and Destin Hall’s agenda that PROTECTS OUR FISHERIES. We need someone to take a hard look at this Raleigh based group that creates shell orgs to destroy coastal communities

Blinson
(joined: February 20th, 2026 @ 4:22 pm as GC1771624056)
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(commented on February 20th, 2026 @ 4:22 pm)
Excellent piece Dave and Stan. Nothing more need be said. I just hope EVERY conservative, be they with a "D", "R" or "U" beside their name on the voting rolls will read every word of this and share it with as many like-minded voters as possible. Beaufort County has suffered to long and too much from these RINO's among us. For too many years we have been afflicted with those who see county government solely as a means to transfer wealth from those who have to those who neither care nor know better. It is high time that conservative governance be given a chance to show what it can do. If Stan is re-elected and one more conservative wins it will be a new day in Beaufort County. The Lord knows we need it.

Pat
(joined: February 5th, 2026 @ 6:24 pm as GC1770334171)
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(commented on February 5th, 2026 @ 6:24 pm)
I am so honored to have you the father of our son.You were a great dad to Bobby Jr.and there is no doubt in my mind you loved him as much as he loved you..I am so glad he got to stay with you at the hospital from beginning til the end..you will be loved and missed ..till we meet again and may you rest in peace.

Gail Breed
(joined: January 27th, 2026 @ 3:59 pm as GailB123)
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(commented on January 31st, 2026 @ 12:32 pm)
It is difficult in the age of multimedia to discern truth within an opinion piece. Sometimes the author will leave out accurate information or twist the circumstances to provide a narrative that sounds believable but is in fact unbelievable.

First the Beaufort County (BC) Republican Party does not stand outside of the Plan of Organization (POO). The content of the document is reviewed and edited to remain accurate with the State Republican POO. The BC Republican members working within the Party are first identified at the grass roots level in a Precinct meeting. All BC Republicans are encouraged to attend to select Precinct Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. They also will select delegates and alternates to the BC County Convention and the District and State Conventions. The number of delegates and alternates is based on the total number of Republicans in each precinct. This is the way our US Constitutional Republic works at all levels of the Republican Party. A nation of the people, by the people and for the people.

Removal from the Republican Party happens for either of two reasons. First unexcused absences, or second party disloyalty. Party disloyalty was the reason Hood Richardson, a precinct secretary, and two other Executive Committee members were immediately dismissed from the BC Republican Party. What they did during the City Council elections, knowingly or not, was to create a handout and held a meet & greet encouraging voting for non-republican candidates over Republican candidates. How did this happen? Hood Richardson has chaired for several years a Republican club. The members, some who are BC Executive Committee members, voted to approve the content of the handout and organize a Meet & Greet. During their meeting they were advised this could be party disloyalty.

So, what are the consequences of party disloyalty? Hood Richardson and the other two, remain Republicans. Like the public they can attend the Executive Committee meetings as “Guests. They will sign in to be admitted. While they can listen to the proceeding, they no longer can vote or be recognized to speak.

Hood Richardson’s Pac dissolved, based on public record by the Board of Elections for irregular campaign finance. In contrast the funding acquired and used by the BC Republican Party is monitored by the NC State Republican Party.

But there is more to consider regarding the content of “ANTICIPATION”. The last two BC Republican meetings (Dec and Jan) were disrupted by Hood Richardson and some members of the defunct Pac. Robert’s Rule of Order is the standard for conducting meetings. Robert’s Rule of Order is used at the County Convention, the District and State conventions. The guidelines include requirements for the development of the agenda, reporting of meeting minutes and how the body interacts with the Chair. Motions, discussion and voting are the bedrock actions needed to complete the work of the BC Executive Committee. Members of the Executive Committee have varying levels of experience participating in meetings using these rules. However, common sense dictates there is no place for fingerprinting or attacking individuals, in general issues are to be discussed after a motion is made and seconded.

Some supporters of Hood Richardson’s defunct Pac are also BC executive committee members. To my knowledge very few if any, participate in fundraising efforts or volunteer at other BC Republican events. They seem to follow the lead of Hood Richardson and will verbally attack individuals while misusing Robert’s Rule of Order to create chaos. Stopping a meeting and having to call the police is a perfect example of the level of chaos Hood Richardson created.

Just as BC County Commissioners meet for closed-door sessions, there is nothing preventing the BC Executive meeting from having closed-door sessions. Especially when in response to the chaos created by Hood Richardson and company.

At the January meeting the agenda was followed with the public hearing about the upcoming events for the Republican Q & A Forum and the annual Reagan Republican Rally dinner. Everyone listened to the Republicans running in the primary. There was a ten-minute break so all could speak one-on-one with candidates and then the closed-door session was to begin. Chaos began once the public and candidates left the building. Hood Richardson and company refused to leave, a shouting match began, police were called, and the meeting was adjourned. Mr. Richarson and company were escorted out to the sidewalk yet continued to complain to exiting Executive Committee members. The Chair was escorted by two police officers to provide her with a safe exit.

In short, when anyone points a belligerent finger at the BC Republican Executive Committee, there are three fingers pointing back to them. What is the real goal of Hood Richardson? Well, it maybe he wants to separate grassroot Republican voters from the political structure supporting all Republican voters, at the precinct, district, state and national level. Or now that his Pac is defunct, he is planning to become the chair of the BC Republican Party- oh no it can’t be that because of his party disloyalty. Or could it be he is simply not good at reporting and generates biased opinion articles to influence voters? After all, remember he has been a registered Democrat or Unaffiliated only to become a registered Republican to run as a County Commissioner. Whatever his reasons, please consider exercising discernment if you are reading his articles.

Government Man
(joined: January 27th, 2026 @ 8:19 am as gman)
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(commented on March 5th, 2026 @ 10:45 am)
Mr. Van Zant, from what I know about politics, with this county GOP, this is no way to stock a government with the best elected leaders available.

They truly disgust me from what I read here on this publication.

(commented on March 1st, 2026 @ 8:16 am)
Mr. Brown knows something about the law side of government, and I do as well, and I am voting on election day (as I always do) for Mr. Don Brown to better serve our public.

(commented on February 27th, 2026 @ 7:13 pm)
As someone who knows how government works at all levels, let me tell you the essence of what I learned from the business I retired from: Government is interlinked and connected.

After moving to Beaufort County, I essentially wanted to know how the local governments operated, especially the county government, which is by far biggest gorilla in a small room, so to speak. What I learned from that evaluation is that Stan Deatherage, along with that Hood fella, stands head and shoulders above all the rest, therefore, Commissioner Deatherage, you have my non elected endorsement similar to the one Mr. Fritz so generously awarded you in the last few days.

Truth be Told
(joined: January 26th, 2026 @ 10:43 pm as GC1769514646)
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(commented on April 10th, 2026 @ 3:03 pm)
The Conservative Club is not a recognized affiliate organization of the Republican National Committee or State Party; therefore, it does not have standing within the party structure. The State Plan of Organization and the Beaufort County GOP Plan of Organization grant the Chairman the discretion to call meetings.

(commented on March 19th, 2026 @ 4:42 pm)
Y'all are a hoot. Most of you are responding to yourselves. Many of you have never participated in the local Republican Party. Some of you on the local committee have only attended a few meetings. There is the problem...you are not builders, just destroyers. I know you do not volunteer, help raise money, attend events, or get Republicans elected. Let's face it, you did not support the most conservative candidate on the ballot. You call yourselves the conservative club or citizens for better government? I think not. Quit hating on the Republicans who put in the hours and do the work to get solid Republicans elected. They are not going to stop. Stop the hate and get to work.

(commented on January 29th, 2026 @ 10:59 pm)
You are wrong again Mr Richardson. Your lies continue to reveal themselves.

Anthony L. Fucito
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(commented on January 29th, 2026 @ 12:35 am)
Good evening Mr. Hood. I hope this note finds you well.

I find it perplexing that we are engaging in this line of discussion. Whether our previous interaction occurred in a formal session is, in my view, irrelevant to my original post. My concern centered on your characterization of me as "irrelevant." I have never resorted to disparaging language toward those with whom I disagree. My intention was solely to clarify the procedures regarding the taking of minutes in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order and the Republican Party Rules of Organization. Your narrative included inaccuracies that I felt needed addressing. I trust that my insights on these rules were beneficial.

Respectfully

Anthony Fucito

(commented on January 25th, 2026 @ 1:04 am)
Under Robert’s Rules of Order, which governs the North Carolina Republican Party and most similar organizations, a secretary does not have to record anything discussed during a recess.
In fact, official minutes are a record of what was done (actions and motions), not what was said. Here is a breakdown of why recess discussions typically do not belong in the minutes:
• Nature of a Recess: A recess is a short break within a meeting where business is legally suspended. Because the meeting is not "in session," no official business can be transacted, and the Secretary's duty to record the proceedings is also suspended.
• Recording Actions vs. Discussions: The primary purpose of minutes is to provide a permanent record of the motions made and the votes taken. Robert's Rules specifically recommend against including summaries of debates or casual conversations, especially those occurring outside the formal session.
• The Secretary's Authority: A Secretary should refuse requests to include informal discussions or "recess talk" in the official record. The minutes should only reflect the time the recess began and the time the meeting was called back to order.
Relevance in This Context:
The article describes allegations of "secrets," "false pretenses," and "dictatorial" behavior within Beaufort County GOP leadership. In such high-conflict environments:
1. Transparency: While the Secretary does not record recess talk, they are legally required under the NCGOP Plan of Organization to keep "all minutes and records" and make them available to any registered Republican in the county upon request.
2. Accuracy: If a secretary tries to "rewrite history" by adding or omitting formal actions, members have the right to offer corrections before the minutes are approved at the next meeting.
Discussions during a "recess" are not recorded unless later introduced as a formal motion when the meeting resumes. Does the NCGOP Plan of Organization require recording recess talk? No.
The NCGOP Plan of Organization (Article II, Section A and Article III, Section B) simply says that the Secretary "shall keep all minutes and records." Because the Plan does not define what "minutes" are, it defaults to the definition in Robert’s Rules of Order (RONR), which we looked at earlier. Under RONR, "minutes" are strictly a record of actions, not discussions—and certainly not discussions during a recess.
Beaufort County Specifics
The 2025 Beaufort County GOP Plan of Organization (Article III, Section 3.1) mirrors the state rules:
"The Secretary shall keep all minutes and records... unless otherwise provided by the PC [Precinct Committee] or the CEC [County Executive Committee]."

This means:
1. Standard Rule: The Secretary should not include recess discussions.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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(commented on July 23rd, 2026 @ 9:53 pm)
www.witn.com
Today: Washington-City-Manager-Fired-After-Just-Over-3-Months

WOW !
I didnt see that coming.
But then, I didnt see how he got hired in the first place. I never saw a public vote on it.
To be honest, I didnt like the smug superior way he talked to the Council members. They may have deserved some of it, but only because several of them were beginners and just learning their way. But later, it did become offensive.
I'm glad he's gone. He was one of those elitists who told the citizens...if u dont like it, take us to court.

The next move will be interesting. Maybe the Warsaw City Attorney, Kennedy Thompson who recently resigned would like the job. He sounds like a man with scruples.

(commented on July 20th, 2026 @ 12:01 pm)
Get use to it! There are cameras already, everywhere. In the future, there will be double and triple the cameras everywhere and there is nothing anyone in Little Washington can do about it. The best we can do locally is to make sure we have elected officials who see us, hear us, and respect us, so that when we get a camera-generated speeding ticket, while in a coma in the Hospital, the local govt has the brains and respect to understand this.
I suspect that in the very near future we will be subscribing to corporations that use A.I. smart drones to provide security over our homes and neighborhood. Afterall, who wants to go outside at 2:00a.m. to see if it was a human or an animal that set off your yard alarms.
I'm more worried about the govt that controls the cameras. That means keep an eye on your elected officials and bureaucrats, not the Unstoppable proliferation of cameras.

(commented on July 17th, 2026 @ 11:35 pm)
PK, when I say letter, I mean e-mail letters and I write a lot of them with questions, request, and my concerns about local matters. It is common to be ignored, or just get a quick brush off, giving no answer.

You sound as though this surprises you. Who do you correspond with?

By the way, I found this info on the NCDOJ website:
"For more information, contact us at opengov@ncdoj.gov or call (919) 716-6938. Its for people needing help with "Public Integrity" matters.

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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.

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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

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