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We are all puzzled by events from time to time and sometimes we never really understand what is going on around us.
We are all puzzled by events from time to time and sometimes we never really understand what is going on around us.
 
I have written several articles over the past few years addressing the financial viability of the Vidant Health System.
I have written several articles over the past few years addressing the financial viability of the Vidant Health System.
 
Those writing checks to the Beaufort County Government got the same disrespectful handling this year we got last year.
Those writing checks to the Beaufort County Government got the same disrespectful handling this year we got last year.
 
In about 1998, shortly after I was elected to the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, several of us who watched local government closely realized the news articles, and for that matter reports from the ruling class of commissioners, did not fit with what actually happened.
In about 1998, shortly after I was elected to the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, several of us who watched local government closely realized the news articles, and for that matter reports from the ruling class of commissioners, did not fit with what actually happened.
 
Joan Perry was our speaker last week at the conservative club meeting. She landed on all the Conservative principles. She is against abortion, for limited terms, for lower taxes, for closing the border, against medicaid expansion etc, she is a hunter and supports gun right just to name a few.
Joan Perry was our speaker last week at the conservative club meeting. She landed on all the Conservative principles. She is against abortion, for limited terms, for lower taxes, for closing the border, against medicaid expansion etc, she is a hunter and supports gun right just to name a few.
 
Brenda Lee Hamilton died on February 18, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Her death was caused by a "canine" animal attack on Indian Run Road near Pantego during the early morning hours.
Brenda Lee Hamilton died on February 18, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Her death was caused by a "canine" animal attack on Indian Run Road near Pantego during the early morning hours.
 
It has been a while since i sent you an email. a lot has been going on during the month of may.
It has been a while since i sent you an email. a lot has been going on during the month of may.
 
The jail is not intended to be a resort hotel or to bring aid and comfort to criminals. It is to keep dangerous people away from the public and for convicted criminals to serve up to 90 days.
The jail is not intended to be a resort hotel or to bring aid and comfort to criminals. It is to keep dangerous people away from the public and for convicted criminals to serve up to 90 days.
 
I have written a lot and talked a lot about unethical behavior and dishonest behavior by several members of the Board of County Commissioners. In general these guys do business in the back room.
I have written a lot and talked a lot about unethical behavior and dishonest behavior by several members of the Board of County Commissioners. In general these guys do business in the back room.
 
Too many politicians want to make decisions based on what they think you need. Truth is I do not need very much, what about you?
Too many politicians want to make decisions based on what they think you need. Truth is I do not need very much, what about you?
 
My email and snail mail are full of advertisements telling me how to get rich with cannabis or to us commoners "marijuana'.
My email and snail mail are full of advertisements telling me how to get rich with cannabis or to us commoners "marijuana'.
 
This government disaster is not costing what the all knowing, all seeing, Beaufort County master manipulators thought.
This government disaster is not costing what the all knowing, all seeing, Beaufort County master manipulators thought.
 
Conservative Club Meets: 3rd district election Constitution Party Candidate Gregg Holt to Speak
 
Normally, I think of the Grand Jury being my protection or stop gap between overly enthusiastic prosecutors and the court system.
Normally, I think of the Grand Jury being my protection or stop gap between overly enthusiastic prosecutors and the court system.
 
Beaufort County Commissioners, at their April 1, 2019 meeting voted not to appoint a committee to look into controlling inmate medical costs.
Beaufort County Commissioners, at their April 1, 2019 meeting voted not to appoint a committee to look into controlling inmate medical costs.
 
The annual Beaufort County Republican Party convention was held at the Beaufort County Court House on March 19, 2019.
The annual Beaufort County Republican Party convention was held at the Beaufort County Court House on March 19, 2019.
 
We will have Eric Rouse and Francis X. De Luca as speakers at or our April 18 Conservative Club meeting at King Chicken.
We will have Eric Rouse and Francis X. De Luca as speakers at or our April 18 Conservative Club meeting at King Chicken.
 
About half of the jail is shut down at an unbudgeted cost oaf about $2,500 per day.
About half of the jail is shut down at an unbudgeted cost oaf about $2,500 per day.
 
During late September of last year I wrote an article complaining about a $346,000 medical bill for one prisoner held by Beaufort County.
During late September of last year I wrote an article complaining about a $346,000 medical bill for one prisoner held by Beaufort County.
 
Each county in North Carolina has a Grand Jury as required by law. One of the requirements of every Grand Jury is to inspect the county jail on a regular basis.
Each county in North Carolina has a Grand Jury as required by law. One of the requirements of every Grand Jury is to inspect the county jail on a regular basis.
 
During the February Beaufort County Commissioners meeting the County manager, Brian Alligood, took issue with those of us who think continuation budgets are bad things, maybe even evil.
During the February Beaufort County Commissioners meeting the County manager, Brian Alligood, took issue with those of us who think continuation budgets are bad things, maybe even evil.
 
Please do not forget the Republican Convention is Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the court house.
Please do not forget the Republican Convention is Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the court house.
 
Those who want to build a new Beaufort County jail are back. They are the same kind of scheme that cost Beaufort County taxpayers over 40 million dollars in new schools about ten years ago.
Those who want to build a new Beaufort County jail are back. They are the same kind of scheme that cost Beaufort County taxpayers over 40 million dollars in new schools about ten years ago.
 
Michael Speciale, candidate for the Third District, the seat last held by Walter Jones, will be our speaker.
Michael Speciale, candidate for the Third District, the seat last held by Walter Jones, will be our speaker.
 
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the US Constitution. I focused on the content of the Constitution.
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the US Constitution. I focused on the content of the Constitution.
 
Most people are born and die without knowing one big political secret. That secret is that our American form of government provides all of us with an opportunity to influence government in addition to just voting.
Most people are born and die without knowing one big political secret. That secret is that our American form of government provides all of us with an opportunity to influence government in addition to just voting.
 
Many people in Beaufort County have been upset for 25 years (it has been that long) about only having one vote during each two year election cycle for commissioner.
Many people in Beaufort County have been upset for 25 years (it has been that long) about only having one vote during each two year election cycle for commissioner.
 
In a recent article titled "With friends like these, we don"t need enemies", I explained how the Democrats have managed to keep control of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners when they have only two votes.
In a recent article titled "With friends like these, we don"t need enemies", I explained how the Democrats have managed to keep control of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners when they have only two votes.
 
It is no secret among the truly conservative county commissioners and conservative Republicans that Democrats have held leadership positions on the Board of County Commissioners for the past 12 years.
It is no secret among the truly conservative county commissioners and conservative Republicans that Democrats have held leadership positions on the Board of County Commissioners for the past 12 years.
 
The fiscal year that ended on June 30. 2018 audit was presented. Like all other government audits it reported a glowing success for the commissioners and staff.
The fiscal year that ended on June 30. 2018 audit was presented. Like all other government audits it reported a glowing success for the commissioners and staff.
 
It happened at the Commissioners meeting on October 1, and again at a special called meeting on October 22 2018.
It happened at the Commissioners meeting on October 1, and again at a special called meeting on October 22 2018.
 
I never cease to be amazed that there are people who don't get "the word" about what is going on in local politics.
I never cease to be amazed that there are people who don't get "the word" about what is going on in local politics.
 
If we re-elect Frankie Waters as county commissioner, we can expect four more years like we have gotten the last four years. How do we know that? He has warned us of just that.
If we re-elect Frankie Waters as county commissioner, we can expect four more years like we have gotten the last four years. How do we know that? He has warned us of just that.
 
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