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The Navy has not decided where to build the "Outlying Landing Field" commonly called the OLF to provide training for its Oceana and Fentress airfields located in the Norfolk area.
The Navy has not decided where to build the "Outlying Landing Field" commonly called the OLF to provide training for its Oceana and Fentress airfields located in the Norfolk area.
 
Democrats have been working hard to take out state Rep. Mike Stone (R-Sanford). Stone's 2012 race was a little too close for comfort. In 2013, the Blueprint crowd has ordered the creative writing crowd at McClatchy-Raleigh to sharpen their crayons and finish Mr. Stone off.
Democrats have been working hard to take out state Rep. Mike Stone (R-Sanford). Stone's 2012 race was a little too close for comfort. In 2013, the Blueprint crowd has ordered the creative writing crowd at McClatchy-Raleigh to sharpen their crayons and finish Mr. Stone off.
 
At the Third District Republican Convention Saturday (4-20-13) in Morehead City there was an interesting discussion related to some of the resolution presented to the delegates for debate.
At the Third District Republican Convention Saturday (4-20-13) in Morehead City there was an interesting discussion related to some of the resolution presented to the delegates for debate.
 
On Jones Street (where the Legislature meets) there are hundreds of "great ideas" bubbling around--in the form of new laws. We suppose, when we elect lawmakers, they think they ought to make laws.
On Jones Street (where the Legislature meets) there are hundreds of "great ideas" bubbling around--in the form of new laws. We suppose, when we elect lawmakers, they think they ought to make laws.
 
So Mike Easley has crawled out of his hole. Got his law license back and apparently he is ready for speaking engagements. He is now an education expert.
So Mike Easley has crawled out of his hole. Got his law license back and apparently he is ready for speaking engagements. He is now an education expert.
 
House Bill 408 is working its way through the General Assembly. That's the bill that was introduced at the request of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners to ban road-side hunting in the county.
House Bill 408 is working its way through the General Assembly. That's the bill that was introduced at the request of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners to ban road-side hunting in the county.
 
It is obvious to us that the Ruling Class in Washington really believe we are a bunch of ignorant doofuses.
It is obvious to us that the Ruling Class in Washington really believe we are a bunch of ignorant doofuses.
 
Nearly a year later, the Government's case in the Tayloe Pharmacy drug bust is over. Last week (4-11-13) the U. S. Attorney dismissed all of the felony charges against the final defendant, Amanda Bunch.
Nearly a year later, the Government's case in the Tayloe Pharmacy drug bust is over. Last week (4-11-13) the U. S. Attorney dismissed all of the felony charges against the final defendant, Amanda Bunch.
 
Thom Tillis may have just killed his chances of becoming North Carolina's next U. S. Senator.
Thom Tillis may have just killed his chances of becoming North Carolina's next U. S. Senator.
 
Once again, we have been treated to yet another example that says that either Barack Obama is the worse liar to ever serve as president, or the most ignorant in terms of economics we have ever had.
Once again, we have been treated to yet another example that says that either Barack Obama is the worse liar to ever serve as president, or the most ignorant in terms of economics we have ever had.
 
Back in February, at the annual Board of Commissioners' retreat, the architectural firm hired by the county to do a study on building a new jail was making its presentation of the options it had identified.
Back in February, at the annual Board of Commissioners' retreat, the architectural firm hired by the county to do a study on building a new jail was making its presentation of the options it had identified.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners and the Beaufort County Board of Education held a joint meeting Monday (4-1-13) the hour before the regularly scheduled Commissioners' meeting.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners and the Beaufort County Board of Education held a joint meeting Monday (4-1-13) the hour before the regularly scheduled Commissioners' meeting.
 
Beaufort County will be sending 28 people to Charlotte June 7-9 to the North Carolina Republican Party Convention. The cadre was self-selected at the recent County Convention.
Beaufort County will be sending 28 people to Charlotte June 7-9 to the North Carolina Republican Party Convention. The cadre was self-selected at the recent County Convention.
 
Keith Kidwell is the new chairman of the Beaufort County Republican Party. He will guide the party through to the 2014 elections.
Keith Kidwell is the new chairman of the Beaufort County Republican Party. He will guide the party through to the 2014 elections.
 
The Washington City Council returned the serve Monday night (3-25-13) to the County Commission by taking a position, supported by staff research and legal opinions, that a jail cannot be put in the park without overcoming some serious hurdles.
The Washington City Council returned the serve Monday night (3-25-13) to the County Commission by taking a position, supported by staff research and legal opinions, that a jail cannot be put in the park without overcoming some serious hurdles.
 
It is expected that there will be a major fight at the Beaufort County Republican Convention Tuesday night (3-26-13). The current divisions in the Grand Ole Party will likely play out in the election of officers and Executive Committee members. Here's the background.
It is expected that there will be a major fight at the Beaufort County Republican Convention Tuesday night (3-26-13). The current divisions in the Grand Ole Party will likely play out in the election of officers and Executive Committee members. Here's the background.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Educations, at its regular monthly meeting March 19, 2013 voted 7-1 to abandon its traditional standing committee system.
The Beaufort County Board of Educations, at its regular monthly meeting March 19, 2013 voted 7-1 to abandon its traditional standing committee system.
 
The Government's case in the Tayloe Pharmacy bust crumbled further Wednesday (3-21-13) when all charges were dismissed against two more of the defendants in the case. Arron Jones and Kevin Dail Owens walked out of court as free men with a huge load lifted from them.
The Government's case in the Tayloe Pharmacy bust crumbled further Wednesday (3-21-13) when all charges were dismissed against two more of the defendants in the case. Arron Jones and Kevin Dail Owens walked out of court as free men with a huge load lifted from them.
 
A record crowd heard a report from newly installed Lt. Governor Dan Forest who told the group what this new administration had discovered as it took over the Executive Branch in January and some of the issues being confronted by the GOP General Assembly.
A record crowd heard a report from newly installed Lt. Governor Dan Forest who told the group what this new administration had discovered as it took over the Executive Branch in January and some of the issues being confronted by the GOP General Assembly.
 
The SBI's now getting involved. That's the story out of Wilmington in the Port City Daily. First some background.
The SBI's now getting involved. That's the story out of Wilmington in the Port City Daily. First some background.
 
The hottest issue in Beaufort County government these days is the jail. We're being told the jail is not adequate and is unsafe.
The hottest issue in Beaufort County government these days is the jail. We're being told the jail is not adequate and is unsafe.
 
At their regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2013 the Beaufort County Commissioners voted to approve a complex business deal to get rid of the infamous Blue Goose and reward the three companies involved with incentives to create 54 new jobs.
At their regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2013 the Beaufort County Commissioners voted to approve a complex business deal to get rid of the infamous Blue Goose and reward the three companies involved with incentives to create 54 new jobs.
 
We often hear conservative complain about expansion of Federal power and it is usually contended that such encroachment on our individual rights is far beyond what our Founding Fathers envisioned when the U. S. Constitution and Bill of Rights were ratified.
We often hear conservative complain about expansion of Federal power and it is usually contended that such encroachment on our individual rights is far beyond what our Founding Fathers envisioned when the U. S. Constitution and Bill of Rights were ratified.
 
Barack Obama is a master of its use. Al Klemm and Alan Jordan are running a close second. What is it? It is the use of the Straw Man.
Barack Obama is a master of its use. Al Klemm and Alan Jordan are running a close second. What is it? It is the use of the Straw Man.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting March 11, 2013 voted 6-1 to ban roadside hunting in the County.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting March 11, 2013 voted 6-1 to ban roadside hunting in the County.
 
Imagine this: Governor Pat McCrory issues orders to all of the local school systems in the state to insure that by year's end every child will be performing where they should be performing in math, science and reading and to do whatever it takes to see that this happens.
Imagine this: Governor Pat McCrory issues orders to all of the local school systems in the state to insure that by year's end every child will be performing where they should be performing in math, science and reading and to do whatever it takes to see that this happens.
 
The North Carolina Supreme Court handed down a decision Friday (3-8-13) that may well become a landmark precedent-setting case that will protect citizens, individual and corporate, from abusive municipalities and counties that try to use their taxation powers to control behavior rather than simply r
The North Carolina Supreme Court handed down a decision Friday (3-8-13) that may well become a landmark precedent-setting case that will protect citizens, individual and corporate, from abusive municipalities and counties that try to use their taxation powers to control behavior rather than simply r
 
    The local mullet wrapper is pushing the Turnage again. It recently published an article about the bank putting the building on the market for sale.
    The local mullet wrapper is pushing the Turnage again. It recently published an article about the bank putting the building on the market for sale.
 
Our state's ferry system is truly a treasure and I would hate to see us mess up a good thing. There are two aspects to the ramifications of adding and increasing tolls on the ferry system -- impact on tourism and impact on the local economy.
Our state's ferry system is truly a treasure and I would hate to see us mess up a good thing. There are two aspects to the ramifications of adding and increasing tolls on the ferry system -- impact on tourism and impact on the local economy.
 
Rep. Julia Howard (R-Forsyth, Davie) has introduced HB 59. If it becomes law it will eliminate the mandatory safety inspection program in the state. It is now it the House Transportation Committee.
Rep. Julia Howard (R-Forsyth, Davie) has introduced HB 59. If it becomes law it will eliminate the mandatory safety inspection program in the state. It is now it the House Transportation Committee.
 
The Washington City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday (2-11-13) adopted a "Comprehensive Plan." The vote was 4-1. Doug Mercer dissented.
The Washington City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday (2-11-13) adopted a "Comprehensive Plan." The vote was 4-1. Doug Mercer dissented.
 
If the informal comments from Washington City Council members are taken to heart the County Commissioners need to recycle the decision made February 14 to build a new jail at the Industrial Park on U. S. 264 West.
If the informal comments from Washington City Council members are taken to heart the County Commissioners need to recycle the decision made February 14 to build a new jail at the Industrial Park on U. S. 264 West.
 
Everyone, except for the Yellow-dog Democrats, should pay close attention to what happens at the Republican precinct meetings Tuesday night. It will determine the future of Beaufort County for some time to come.
Everyone, except for the Yellow-dog Democrats, should pay close attention to what happens at the Republican precinct meetings Tuesday night. It will determine the future of Beaufort County for some time to come.
 
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