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The Department of Veterans Affairs reached another grim milestone Friday with the 400th death of a patient from the fast-spreading coronavirus, all coming in the last 40 days.
The Department of Veterans Affairs reached another grim milestone Friday with the 400th death of a patient from the fast-spreading coronavirus, all coming in the last 40 days.
 
WE have all been living in a "twilight zone" where we were forced to remain at home and await a pandemic that was predicted to take 2 million US Lives.
WE have all been living in a "twilight zone" where we were forced to remain at home and await a pandemic that was predicted to take 2 million US Lives.
 
An Illinois judge has overturned the state governor's extension of his stay-at-home executive order, ruling that the governor lacked authority to issue it.
An Illinois judge has overturned the state governor's extension of his stay-at-home executive order, ruling that the governor lacked authority to issue it.
 
A new poll by the ultra-liberal Washington Post has found that 65% of Americans want all immigration - legal and illegal - halted in response to the Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic. President Trump has just issued an executive order to do just that, and the Democrats are pitching a tantrum over it.
A new poll by the ultra-liberal Washington Post has found that 65% of Americans want all immigration - legal and illegal - halted in response to the Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic. President Trump has just issued an executive order to do just that, and the Democrats are pitching a tantrum over it.
 
The crowds have increased as Germany enters its second weekend of anti-lockdown protests by ordinary Germans. The police were out in force, fully armed, and making arrests.
The crowds have increased as Germany enters its second weekend of anti-lockdown protests by ordinary Germans. The police were out in force, fully armed, and making arrests.
 
German police are geared up for expected violent attacks by the far left terrorist group Antifa over the New Years holiday. Antifa is a worldwide extremist group.
German police are geared up for expected violent attacks by the far left terrorist group Antifa over the New Years holiday. Antifa is a worldwide extremist group.
 
Our recent article on political slavery brings up another question. What should political parties provide to the public? This is a broad question and could go a lot of places.
Our recent article on political slavery brings up another question. What should political parties provide to the public? This is a broad question and could go a lot of places.
 
I hope everyone is looking forward to our Christmas and New Year's break and that all of our faculty and staff are planning to attend our Christmas Luncheon next Friday. There will be a lot of surprises for everyone including a special guest appearance. Thanks to the Special Events Committee for...
I hope everyone is looking forward to our Christmas and New Year's break and that all of our faculty and staff are planning to attend our Christmas Luncheon next Friday. There will be a lot of surprises for everyone including a special guest appearance. Thanks to the Special Events Committee for...
 
Candidates' Forum, sponsored by the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce, the Washington Daily News and the Chamber's Young Professionals program.
Candidates' Forum, sponsored by the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce, the Washington Daily News and the Chamber's Young Professionals program.
 
Did Ed Booth lie at the 10-13-14 Candidate's Forum, or does he simply not know what he's doing as a County Commissioner? Either way, it's bad.
Did Ed Booth lie at the 10-13-14 Candidate's Forum, or does he simply not know what he's doing as a County Commissioner? Either way, it's bad.
 
Here are the video clips from Monday (10-13-14) Candidate's Forum. These are the clips from the County Commission candidates.
Here are the video clips from Monday (10-13-14) Candidate's Forum. These are the clips from the County Commission candidates.
 
The Beaufort County Schools and Beaufort County Community College sponsored a candidate forum Tuesday September 30, 2014 at Washington High School. All of the candidates for Beaufort County Commission, Senate District 1 and House District 6 were present.
The Beaufort County Schools and Beaufort County Community College sponsored a candidate forum Tuesday September 30, 2014 at Washington High School. All of the candidates for Beaufort County Commission, Senate District 1 and House District 6 were present.
 
This is a continuation of the videos from the Candidates Forum held recently. In this installment we share the clips from the Sheriff candidates.
This is a continuation of the videos from the Candidates Forum held recently. In this installment we share the clips from the Sheriff candidates.
 
The specific issue that brought it out at the September meeting was Jerry Langley's attempts to stifle items being put on the agenda for debate that he does not want the public to see how the majority is dealing with them.
The specific issue that brought it out at the September meeting was Jerry Langley's attempts to stifle items being put on the agenda for debate that he does not want the public to see how the majority is dealing with them.
 
At the October 6, 2014 Beaufort County Commissioners meeting Jerry Langley made a motion to delete several items on the proposed agenda.
 
The constitutions (U. S. and N. C.) took a severe beating from Superior Court Judge Donald Stephens Monday (10-13-14) when he ruled that his opinion of the "way things should be" trumped what the national and state constitutions say very clearly.
The constitutions (U. S. and N. C.) took a severe beating from Superior Court Judge Donald Stephens Monday (10-13-14) when he ruled that his opinion of the "way things should be" trumped what the national and state constitutions say very clearly.
 
Josh Birch filed a report Friday (10-10-14) on WNCT-TV that is a perfect illustration of the flimsy reported much of the TV media have been doing on the jail issue in Beaufort County. Here's why we say "flimsy."
Josh Birch filed a report Friday (10-10-14) on WNCT-TV that is a perfect illustration of the flimsy reported much of the TV media have been doing on the jail issue in Beaufort County. Here's why we say "flimsy."
 
Due notice: If you are an honorable person you are going to be disgusted when you read this. But let us suggest what is worse than what they people have done: It is perfectly legal. They have seen to it.
Due notice: If you are an honorable person you are going to be disgusted when you read this. But let us suggest what is worse than what they people have done: It is perfectly legal. They have seen to it.
 
Jerry Langley, Ed Booth, Robert Belcher and Al Klemm, also known as the Gang of Four, have not slowed down in their effort to build a new jail. The jail committee continues to meet. They have applied for permits from the State authorities to build the jail.
Jerry Langley, Ed Booth, Robert Belcher and Al Klemm, also known as the Gang of Four, have not slowed down in their effort to build a new jail. The jail committee continues to meet. They have applied for permits from the State authorities to build the jail.
 
The U. S. Government owns some 2822 acres of land in the northwest corner of Beaufort County.
 
Most experienced observers of governing boards sooner or later learn that what you see in the formal meetings is only the tip of the iceberg of what is really going on below the surface.
Most experienced observers of governing boards sooner or later learn that what you see in the formal meetings is only the tip of the iceberg of what is really going on below the surface.
 
Al Klemm is proposing a county tourism authority, with the power to tax. He says it is an effort to promote more tourists coming to Beaufort County and spending more money in local businesses.
Al Klemm is proposing a county tourism authority, with the power to tax. He says it is an effort to promote more tourists coming to Beaufort County and spending more money in local businesses.
 
Rebecca Martinez, of the left-wing wunc.org reports on the dispute over whether the North Carolina State Fair can legally ban concealed firearms.
Rebecca Martinez, of the left-wing wunc.org reports on the dispute over whether the North Carolina State Fair can legally ban concealed firearms.
 
The Gang of Four, consisting of Commissioners Lnagley, Booth, Belcher, and Klemm, are proceeding to build a new jail as if the November elections are over and they won.
The Gang of Four, consisting of Commissioners Lnagley, Booth, Belcher, and Klemm, are proceeding to build a new jail as if the November elections are over and they won.
 
We have the video of the September 15, 2014 Chocowinity Planning Board meeting at which the board approved recommending the permitting of a solar farm on a tract of land zoned Residential off of Bragaw Lane in Chocowinity.
We have the video of the September 15, 2014 Chocowinity Planning Board meeting at which the board approved recommending the permitting of a solar farm on a tract of land zoned Residential off of Bragaw Lane in Chocowinity.
 
In it he proclaims the path to victory for Republicans is for all Republicans to support all Republican candidates.
In it he proclaims the path to victory for Republicans is for all Republicans to support all Republican candidates.
 
Supporters of Thom Tillis are heard to say that it is important that North Carolina elect him rather than Kay Hagan because Hagan would insure Harry Reid continuing and if Tillis is elected, along with Republicans from five other states, then the Democrats would lose majority control of the Senate.
Supporters of Thom Tillis are heard to say that it is important that North Carolina elect him rather than Kay Hagan because Hagan would insure Harry Reid continuing and if Tillis is elected, along with Republicans from five other states, then the Democrats would lose majority control of the Senate.
 
The Belhaven Hospital situation has been like a roller coaster and a soap opera put in a blender. It is hard to separate the parts.
The Belhaven Hospital situation has been like a roller coaster and a soap opera put in a blender. It is hard to separate the parts.
 
We'd like to think that "what you see (in a candidate) is what you get (if they are elected)."
 
We here at the Observer have been scolded by some of our Republican friends for not supporting "all" Republicans. The argument goes: We need Republicans in control of both house of Congress and then we could really...
We here at the Observer have been scolded by some of our Republican friends for not supporting "all" Republicans. The argument goes: We need Republicans in control of both house of Congress and then we could really...
 
The next time you are speeding or tempted to do so you might want to remember this information: North Carolina's car insurance premiums are among the lowest in the country - that is, as long as drivers stay on the right side of the law.
The next time you are speeding or tempted to do so you might want to remember this information: North Carolina's car insurance premiums are among the lowest in the country - that is, as long as drivers stay on the right side of the law.
 
If the state cannot restrict your choice of marriage how can it keep you from marrying your dog?
 
This was the response from the Anointed One to Eric Cantor just after the inauguration in 2009. The entire statement was; "Elections have consequences, and at the end of the day, I won."
This was the response from the Anointed One to Eric Cantor just after the inauguration in 2009. The entire statement was; "Elections have consequences, and at the end of the day, I won."
 
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