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Greg Dority
(joined: February 2nd, 2010 @ 10:36 pm as candidate)
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Stanhope Deatherage
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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 July 17th, 2026 @ 10:36 pm)
Formidable article Ray. Thank-you for bringing your wisdom to the public square.

(commented on July 8th, 2026 @ 6:35 pm)
Going forward, let's see how well the Beaufort County GOP handles their campaign for real Republicans on those local candidates listed on our county's ballots in this off year election.

It is legend that the inner core of the BC GOP has worked against me, and my Conservative constituents, in the past previous elections. Let's all observe just how much the BC GOP does in this election to specifically get out the vote, which helps politicians like myself - those that are honest in character, and consistent in their deeds of endeavoring to always perform as promised.

(commented on July 7th, 2026 @ 6:00 pm)
I will never understand how and why the Non Patriot Left has politicized the Iranian War of 2026. One has to wonder just how devoid of substance their beleaguered spirits craw, attached so deeply in the evil dust of hate for the Republic that protects them nonetheless.

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