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Hood Richardson
(joined: May 28th, 2010 @ 9:15 am as HoodRichardson)
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(commented on September 12th, 2026 @ 7:35 am)
The origin of these fake Republicans being able to be as politically corrupt as they are lies in the leadership of the Beaufort County Republican Party. Only fifth columnists would stand for this kind of political corruption. We need to sanitize the Beaufort County Republican Party.

Remember the Victory Committee: Carolyn Garris, Ashley Woolard, Steve Rader, Paul Varcoe, Keith Kidwell and Greg Dority. Look at what people do not what they say.

(commented on August 18th, 2026 @ 6:27 am)
Irrational and liar describe you perfectly.

(commented on August 13th, 2026 @ 10:15 am)
The present Republican Executive Committee has never supported all Republican candidates. Giving lip service is not support. You back stab conservatives and support the Hood and Stan haters. Political piety does not look good on anyone.

Beth Byrd
(joined: May 7th, 2010 @ 10:45 am as EEMBB)
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(commented on August 26th, 2013 @ 1:10 pm)
Dear Mr. Pyle,

Thank you for your input. It is always a pleasure to hear from any concerned citizen about our town. Our organization is made up of volunteers, who like yourself want to see a better Washington in the future.

I can’t speak for the City of Washington but would like to clarify this issue.

I believe most of the roads you mentioned are state roads (except for Hackney). Funds for road improvements would be done by NCDOT. I would suggest you address your concerns with them too.

Best regards,
beth signature med

Director

Washington Harbor District Alliance
102 East 2nd Street

PO Box 1988
Washington, NC 27889

Cell: 252-947-1487

(commented on May 9th, 2010 @ 3:42 am)
Great story. Thanks for your efforts.You captured the evening well.

Clifton Pyle
(joined: May 4th, 2010 @ 7:04 pm as Clifton)
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(commented on July 9th, 2016 @ 6:17 pm)
If criminals followed our laws, we would not need more laws. It does absolutely no good to create more laws just to have more charges. The only thing that will slow the killings is SWIFT AND HARSH punishment. Not a forty year wait in prison, with enough time to contemplate finishing what you started. When there are multiple witnesses such as the church shooting in South Carolina, death should have found its mark within 72 hours of catching him.

(commented on May 18th, 2016 @ 1:44 pm)
Went to get my yearly inspection the other day. Nurse checked my weight, height, checked my BP, eye sight, took a blood sample, and had me check my aim by peeing in a tiny little cup, then went to wait for the doctor. Doc comes in, listens to my thumpin gizzard, taps on my back while I am inhaling and exhaling, assaulted my arthritic knees with a rubber mallet and then asked if I was still on my diet. 

ME: YEP. WHY?
DOC: YOURE NOT LOSING ANY MORE WEIGHT. WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST? 
ME: 5 EGGS. 
DOCTOR: UH...DONT YOU THINK THAT WAS A BIT MUCH? 
ME: NO. YOU SAID EGGS WERE GOOD FOR MY DIET.
DOCTOR: WELL, THATS A LOT. WERE THEY FRIED, SCRAMBLED, POACHED, OR BOILED?
ME: CADBURYS.

(commented on April 19th, 2015 @ 6:59 pm)
This how Obama gets away with everything. The powers who CAN stop him, refuse to do so. Same thing is happening in Beaufort county. Follow this link to see absolute proof. www.beaufortobserver.net
If we put their noses to the grindstone each and every time they step out of line, soon they will find it easier to do their job correctly the first time.

Keith D Kidwell
(joined: April 28th, 2010 @ 12:06 am as keithdkidwell)
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(commented on October 27th, 2021 @ 10:22 pm)
Commissioner Richardson, you made no such request. You asked where I got my information. I told you during our phone conservation on September 23, 2021, at 8:30 am that if you want to read about the powers of the Constitutionally elected Sheriff you should read the book by Sheriff Richard Mack called " County Sheriff Americas Last Hope." Since you evidently have not read it, I have ordered a copy and had it mailed to your home. It is scheduled to arrive between November 4 to 12. Please review it and pass it along to other members of the Beaufort County Commission. I'm sure you will find it quite interesting. This book outlines how the Constitutionally elected sheriff has powers to stop Federal and State overreach. It gives many examples where it has been done throughout the United States. A police department has no such powers and would jeopardize the constitutional rights of our citizens. Evidenced by the recent orders that most sheriffs in North Carolina told the federal and state governments that they would not enforce things like closing churches and forcing people to comply with unconstitutional mandates.

Diane Rufino
(joined: April 22nd, 2010 @ 7:26 pm as Diane)
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(commented on March 28th, 2022 @ 5:55 pm)
Thanks so much Stan

(commented on March 13th, 2022 @ 6:18 pm)
Thank You so much Wes. You are far too kind.

Diane Rufino

(commented on October 1st, 2021 @ 10:15 am)
Mr. Hickman, I believe completely in what I wrote. I believe we are in danger of losing our once well-intentioned country to a growing group of racist Marxists. And you are right, as I pointed out... what is at stake is the loss of our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our Declaration of Independence. How many times have you heard Democrats (AOC and even Pelosi) say things like "We've outgrown the Constitution"? OR "The Constitution is racist"? OR "The Constitution is meaningless for these times"? These demons mean business and they won't rest until all our founding institutions, such as the Church, family, education, morality, the grand notions of work and work ethic, unity of Americans, love of country, and the essential principle of personal responsibility, are abolished, destroyed, or undermined. Personal responsibility, the family, and work ethic have already been replaced by the enlargement of social welfare services and government healthcare. The Church has already been replaced by the God who supports abortions, hatred, riots, violence, and property damage, and education has been replaced by Critical Race Theory and other racist and divisive ideologies (Education has been replaced by indoctrination). Unity and love of country has been replaced by racism (intentionally resurrected by the Democrats for political and agenda purposes. These left-wing hijackers are using the very freedoms articulated and secured for us by our Founding Fathers (in the Declaration, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution) to destroy those very rights. If they succeed in destroying our founding documents, then guess what? They destroy the very foundation of the American states and the American union. It will no longer be assumed that individuals have inalienable rights and other essential liberty and civil rights. And that will be the day the government truly and completely (and tyrannically) controls and subjugates us. Patrick Henry said something similar in his "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech in Richmond back in 1775. (Everyone should read it in its entirety!) The sad thing is that the left are too stupid and too detached from reality to comprehend the consequences of their actions. Thanks again, Charles.

Russell Krainiak
(joined: April 6th, 2010 @ 10:22 am as Rusty)
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(commented on April 6th, 2010 @ 10:32 am)
Stan, having received my April Fools tax accessment, I was floored by the value placed on homes on Hilltop Lane. Based on the last accessment, this is nearly a 300% increase in value since 2002. This is 162K to 483K value. How much are my taxes going up? Russ K

Jeffrey Swann
(joined: March 31st, 2010 @ 8:25 am as Belfrey)
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John Taylor
(joined: March 21st, 2010 @ 7:45 pm as johnt)
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(commented on September 28th, 2014 @ 11:03 pm)
Holder is leaving now because the optics of a pardon would be much less humiliating to the Dems in the 2016 Pres election if he were a civilian vs. the AG....just my .02

(commented on September 28th, 2014 @ 11:00 pm)
It's typical, the very first responce to your "rhetoric" fails to mention any facts, court cases, etc...to refute the points you made. The best arguement made in the opening salvo is that you are a "hater", so tired of hearing that trivial responce.

(commented on September 28th, 2014 @ 10:56 pm)
No respect at all for Holder. And I challenge anyone to give 2 examples (that haven't been overturned by the courts)of anything his DOJ has done that showed his respect for the Constitution being applied fairly and equitably to everyone. (And please don't mention Bush or Cheney in a feable attempt to your opinion)

Mel Preslar
(joined: March 2nd, 2010 @ 3:25 pm as MelPreslar)
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(commented on January 10th, 2011 @ 9:10 pm)
.... by the way if the Hospital continues on the path it is now choosing to become a private for profit hospital (CHS) then anyone without insurance or cash can be turned away and told to go to the Agape Center for medical attention .... if that is not correct someone correct me! Meaning for anything but trauma, no treatment would be given at the emergency room?

(commented on March 26th, 2010 @ 2:44 pm)
This truly amazes me. No feelings of unfairness towards the average American citizen and the audacity to complain as a Staffer that it is unfair to be covered by the Health Care bill. Justice prevails in small doses ....now Obama and the Congress need to step up to the plate. Obama, his Cabinet, Czars, and staffers should by law be covered by the Health Care bill.

(commented on March 2nd, 2010 @ 3:32 pm)
Whatever happened to the thought....When in Rome do as the Romans do!
Does this apply to the United States too? I wish we were all Americans and practice UNITY. Diversity training is about differences, not who or what is more important. This Country as we know it is what is important!

Greg Dority
(joined: February 2nd, 2010 @ 10:36 pm as candidate)
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Stanhope Deatherage
(joined: January 27th, 2010 @ 4:47 pm as stanhope)
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Donald Dixon
(joined: January 14th, 2010 @ 7:48 pm as donald)
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(commented on August 16th, 2024 @ 6:51 pm)
It all makes me sad for Beaufort County.
It is amazing how uneducated our citizens strive to be. It doesn't need to be this way; they actually go out of their way to be dumbed down.

Stan, Hood, you men keep pushing for those of us who can't. You know where the bodies are buried.

(commented on April 20th, 2014 @ 3:54 pm)
Actual numbers aren’t important to most voters, like Mr. Taylor stated, so let me state my position differently. The waste I plan on cutting for the Sheriff’s Office is everything that doesn’t work – everything that does not protect property and lives of our citizens, and that which hinders deputy performance.

I intend on setting policy in place to correct any issues deputies may have dealing with the public or other agencies in Beaufort County. I will encourage deputies to work with the Police and Highway Patrol to create a safe environment for everyone.

My opponent thinks that he can bully and twist the truth to gain votes, again I ask the public to consider his record. He has proved himself to be many things, but a businessman he is not, nor an honest man.

Voting starts in four days. Correct problems in our county, vote Donald Dixon for Sheriff.

Mike Hayes
(joined: January 13th, 2010 @ 9:46 pm as mikehaze27889)
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(commented on April 21st, 2012 @ 1:24 pm)
Ms. Rufino has given us a great analogy to frame the debate of the role of the federal government. She has also given us a great reason why the Tea Party movement is fading quickly as an ideology. The role of parenthood is clear: to raise our children to be independent, productive individuals in our society. Being a responsible parent requires that we instill in our children a sense of responsibility for themselves and those around them. Children cannot and do not learn these traits on their own. The reality is that we give them everything they need to develop. Inherent in that role is a balance to be played as the child grows older; the growing child must understand the boundaries that society and civility place on them. If there are no effective and defined boundaries, then unbridled freedom becomes anarchy very quickly. The government is not our parent. However, I would suggest that as our society continues to evolve in directions our founders could never have fathomed, effective governance becomes more and more critical to our ability to move forward as a nation.

(commented on October 9th, 2011 @ 9:58 am)
Another aspect of these protest movements from the left is that they are trying to relive the 60's. The slogans are the same, the angst is the same, and the lack of employment is the same.

(commented on October 9th, 2011 @ 9:55 am)
As a liberal and former protester, I find Stan's comments to be spot on. The only thing that I would add is that protesters in general-- left wing or right wing-- are typically filled with folks that have entirely too much time on their hands and read way too much of writings that agree with their own ideological perspective. One of my favorite professors at UMASS was a lead scholar at the conservative think-tank, The American Enterprise Institute. His advice to me was to, "always be careful of overstating issues. Overreaction makes you look silly." That hit me hard back then; it remains true today.

For Public Consumption
(joined: December 29th, 2009 @ 6:03 pm as Editor)
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Brandia Deatherage
(joined: December 21st, 2009 @ 2:24 pm as gonefromBCN)
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(commented on April 17th, 2015 @ 12:49 pm)
Great editorial, Dad--very well written.

(commented on October 26th, 2010 @ 12:33 pm)
Dr. Penders,

It seems you are playing a dishonest game of semantics, because I’m sure you know the definition of integrity: “a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations and outcomes.” Despite what you say, obviously, you were questioning my father's integrity by saying in your letter to Mr. Richardson, "Apparently Stan does not believe that he is accountable to the voters." Again, you questioned his integrity, in your comment below, by saying that you were attacking my father’s 'responsiveness,' 'reasonableness,' and 'objectivity.' It scares me a little that you would try to manipulate a fact pertaining to your own behavior; since, in your profession, you are trusted to help rearrange the thoughts and behaviors of others. Just admit it: You were questioning his integrity; and, now, I’m questioning yours.

(commented on May 9th, 2010 @ 9:44 am)
Thanks, Beth! And thank YOU for all your hard work for our community.

Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
(joined: November 10th, 2009 @ 1:31 pm as Delma)
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(commented on February 6th, 2025 @ 11:57 am)
It is absolutely absurd that the county would spend 50 million dollars without a Long Range Facility Plan that includes various alternatives the board could consider, including revisions in the student assignment patterns...such as PreK-5 neighborhood schools in Washington. Such planning should/would include the impact of the proposed Interstate connector from the Greenville By-pass (read ECU medical district) and the new Fred Smith proposed subdivision. What we are getting from Cheeseman is a planning model that is 50 years out of date NOW. The people have spoken...there is a new majority on the School Board but still three members control the planning. Actually two members, one of whom is not elected (superintendent). That is absurd. A solid Long Range Plan would save more than it cost. At a minimum the Board should debate the utility of mega elementary schools that depend on cross-town busing. More absudity! Where is the new majority on the School Board?

(commented on October 21st, 2024 @ 10:58 am)
October 8, 2024 --The following Sun Shine request was emailed to mcheeseman@beaufort.k12.nc.us:
It is our understanding that a meeting of the Board of Education was held recently in which more than a majority of board members was present and the topic of the meeting was, inter alia, a discussion of campaign material used by board candidate Stacy Davis that led to a letter being sent to Ms. Davis.
Please accept this as a formal request for:
A copy of the minutes of that meeting
A copy of the Notice of Meeting (none was received by the Beaufort Observer despite the fact that we have made a previous request to receive all media notices.)
A statement of why the media was not notified of the meeting as required by law.
A copy of any correspondence originating from the meeting, specifically any correspondence to Ms. Davis concerning her campaign for a Board of Education seat (District 5).
Your immediate response would be appreciated.
Delma Blinson, Editor
Beaufort Observer
As of October 21, 2024 we have received NO RESPONSE.

(commented on September 15th, 2024 @ 1:35 pm)
Is this correct? No white students attend Snowden? Are there no white or Hispanic students living in Richland Township? That does not appear to be possible. Why does not this Superintendent find those kids and determine why they are not enrolled in BCS? Are we to conclude that there are "no white people/students" living in Richland Township/Aurora? How many white students from Richland Township attend school in Pamlico County? If that is true, the Superintendent needs to determine why white students have fled from Snowden.

Don Dinkle
(joined: October 23rd, 2009 @ 9:11 pm as dondinkle)
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(commented on September 12th, 2012 @ 10:38 pm)
Hey Deatherage,

What the Fluke?

I remember a time at East Carolina, in 1973, when you would loved a chick like that - 3,000.00 worth of birth control - wow, what a babe?

Best sentiments as always,

The Don.

Bryan Oesterreich
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Wyatt Sanderman Day
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(commented on April 13th, 2023 @ 1:07 pm)
No I did not; "not that there was anything wrong with it." I was, instead, dodging tear gas canisters until I formed an interest in what I noticed to be individuals that not appear to be part of the group, but who were shouting instructions to the smaller sectors of the crowd as to make them belligerent, and not remain peaceful.

I think it is time to end this conversation. I don't want the FBI to go Full Trump on me, my family or my friends. Who can stand that ... obviously President Trump has withstood it.

(commented on April 13th, 2023 @ 12:18 pm)
Uh, yeah, I was kind of there.

(commented on April 12th, 2023 @ 11:10 pm)
A lone tear streaked downward across my right cheek when I read this restorative news ... Be free Bison Boy, "run free," and never again may they coral your blithe spirit to roam.

Peter Gregory
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(commented on September 30th, 2009 @ 11:44 am)
Yeah I would definitely say this is their best work yet. Get the album...you won't regret it.

(commented on September 23rd, 2009 @ 9:39 am)
Definitely looking forward to this one too.

David Winstead
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(commented on March 18th, 2026 @ 10:40 am)
Rest in Peace Michelyn, you were always a great friend and a wonderful person. You will be greatly missed.

(commented on March 14th, 2025 @ 11:31 am)
As an Independent, I personally do not care if you are a Democrat or Republican or who you support, Scott Hammonds has been a great sheriff and I will continue to support him! #TEAMHAMMONDS

Also, as Bubba said: "Ernie Coleman was one of the worst sheriffs", if not, the worst in my lifetime that is!

(commented on January 2nd, 2025 @ 10:53 am)
The attack suspect driver lived in Texas based on divorce records, and previously lived in Fayetteville, NC... See here on WITN's website: www.witn.com

Stan Deatherage
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(commented on September 13th, 2026 @ 10:47 am)
JV: Data Centers and AI are issues that every politician will have to deal with. Factor in the potent propaganda from China sweeping the Left and the Non Patriot Left, and it is a conundrum of massive proportions.

Like it or not, AI is here to stay. The problem is how do we police AI, and that is mostly a federal, but also a state issue. I am in favor of heavily curtailing AI in some obvious sectors, while pushing forward in the other obvious directions, including, but not limited to: Defense of our Republic (this is about our joint survival, and World History reminds us freedom can be a fleeting imperative); The Cure of Chronic Health Issues and Medical Advances (especially,the final cure for Cancer); Finally, Gaining the Limited Governments WE Deserve (1. The advanced understanding of where the Waste, Fraud and Abuse is actually hidden, and prosecuting its destruction, especially the complete demise of those that traffic in it. 2. A substantial paring of the government workforce at all levels of government, excepting the military and first responders.); Complete Energy Domination (this can and must happen, and solar panels /windmills will never be the complete answer); All Levels of Law Enforcement (especially securing our borders and enforcing our immigration laws) ... These issues declared, just to name a few, must be radically enhanced by AI, other issues to help our People, although maybe less important, must also be acted upon as soon as is possible.

AI can and must be used to help preserve and protect our People; however, it must be pristine in its origination, and there is a conundrum that all levels government must govern effectively, and in a manner befitting the teachings of Jesus Christ to every extent possible.

(commented on September 12th, 2026 @ 8:25 am)
John Valley: You have been drinking a Kettle of Kool Aid as of late, I reckon some of it is China fed.

For the record, I am AGAINST Data Centers if they are exactly like all the terrible pieces and parts that are fed to the mass population by the provocateurs of propaganda that are sweeping through our population, those spoon fed by one conspiracy after another, unable to truly know what is real.

While some conspiracies come true, many are not, and these Americans will very soon have to become smart enough to know the difference.

When I am sure about Data Centers, I will make my decision for or against. Right now, I may not know more than you do. That is why we will have a moratorium here in Beaufort County.

John Valley: You should know this by now about me, propaganda does not move my senses to make decisions, and does NOT afford me any vision whatsoever.

If you would like John, tell us hear on this publication exactly what is your position of Data Centers, and please be comprehensive.

One more thing, I don't like paying $4.00 for gas any more than anyone else, but alas, I am a Patriot, and I will continue to do so without griping as long as we are at war!

(commented on September 7th, 2026 @ 9:18 am)
A "Woman's Right to Choose," in such extreme circumstances when it pertains to life and death, will always be a subject that will need proper legislation, and further adjudication.

It is a life and death situation.

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