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At the October 16, 2012 Candidate's Forum, Jay McRoy unwittingly let his true attitude about the county's budget process show through his façade of "conservatism."
At the October 16, 2012 Candidate's Forum, Jay McRoy unwittingly let his true attitude about the county's budget process show through his façade of "conservatism."
 
We think Mr. Langley raised an important--indeed an absolutely vital--issue that we should address in Beaufort County. He contended that "when we cut taxes we cut services."
We think Mr. Langley raised an important--indeed an absolutely vital--issue that we should address in Beaufort County. He contended that "when we cut taxes we cut services."
 
The Washington Daily News and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Candidates' Forum Tuesday night at Beaufort County Community College.
The Washington Daily News and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Candidates' Forum Tuesday night at Beaufort County Community College.
 
Early voting for the November 6 election begins October 18. We are posting our candidate picks for those who have requested that we do so and for anyone interested.
Early voting for the November 6 election begins October 18. We are posting our candidate picks for those who have requested that we do so and for anyone interested.
 
Let's just get to the point: Gary Brinn is ignorant . He is not stupid, but he is very ignorant when it comes to county business and specifically the county commissioner electoral system. For that reason he should not be elected County Commissioner.
Let's just get to the point: Gary Brinn is ignorant . He is not stupid, but he is very ignorant when it comes to county business and specifically the county commissioner electoral system. For that reason he should not be elected County Commissioner.
 
In most jurisdictions in this nation it is a serious crime, typically a felony, for a public official to swap his vote in return for something that benefits him/her
In most jurisdictions in this nation it is a serious crime, typically a felony, for a public official to swap his vote in return for something that benefits him/her
 
Those like us who were raised "cropping" tobacco will know what we mean by saying "we're into the short rows" of the election. Those who don't know, should know.
Those like us who were raised "cropping" tobacco will know what we mean by saying "we're into the short rows" of the election. Those who don't know, should know.
 
Thom Tillis, Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives attended a fund raiser for NC Senate candidate Bill Cook at the Bank Restaurant on Main Street in Washington on Monday October 8.
Thom Tillis, Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives attended a fund raiser for NC Senate candidate Bill Cook at the Bank Restaurant on Main Street in Washington on Monday October 8.
 
The renovated Turnage Theater in downtown Washington is bankrupt. The building in in foreclosure. The issue of whether the Washington City Council should bailout the Turnage is on Monday night's (10-6-12) agenda, although it appears that the discussion will be in secret.
The renovated Turnage Theater in downtown Washington is bankrupt. The building in in foreclosure. The issue of whether the Washington City Council should bailout the Turnage is on Monday night's (10-6-12) agenda, although it appears that the discussion will be in secret.
 
Gubernatorial candidates Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton addressed the role of economic incentives in attracting new jobs to North Carolina during their first debate Wednesday night.
Gubernatorial candidates Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton addressed the role of economic incentives in attracting new jobs to North Carolina during their first debate Wednesday night.
 
It's a story that just keeps repeating itself, with some variations, such as the names changing but the basic proposition remains the same.
 
For over a year we have been publishing articles on the dysfunctional Beaufort County Economic Development Commission and its cohort non-profit the Committee of 100.
For over a year we have been publishing articles on the dysfunctional Beaufort County Economic Development Commission and its cohort non-profit the Committee of 100.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners think they have a buyer for the ill-fated Quick Start II building in the Washington Industrial Park.
The Beaufort County Commissioners think they have a buyer for the ill-fated Quick Start II building in the Washington Industrial Park.
 
For example, Ghaith Abdul-Ahod, writing in the UK (England) Guardian provides this analysis of what is behind the violence. The maelstrom of anti-western violence in the Arab world has little to do with an anti-Islam propaganda film released on YouTube.
For example, Ghaith Abdul-Ahod, writing in the UK (England) Guardian provides this analysis of what is behind the violence. The maelstrom of anti-western violence in the Arab world has little to do with an anti-Islam propaganda film released on YouTube.
 
Several years ago someone came up with the idea that the State of North Carolina should control what is dumped into our rivers and sounds. They made a law that said you have to have a permit to "discharge" water into streams, rivers and sounds.
Several years ago someone came up with the idea that the State of North Carolina should control what is dumped into our rivers and sounds. They made a law that said you have to have a permit to "discharge" water into streams, rivers and sounds.
 
History, and apparently the current polls and focus groups, are telling both presidential campaigns that the hot topic among voters right now is: "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"
History, and apparently the current polls and focus groups, are telling both presidential campaigns that the hot topic among voters right now is: "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"
 
The corollary to this is Term Limits. The idea that a politician is elected and can keep getting re-elected year after year we think begins to shape how they think.
The corollary to this is Term Limits. The idea that a politician is elected and can keep getting re-elected year after year we think begins to shape how they think.
 
The State of North Carolina is blocking 150 new jobs and otherwise trying to put a regulatory hammer lock on Rose Acre farms. This is another one of those stories that answers the question: How dumb can you be?
The State of North Carolina is blocking 150 new jobs and otherwise trying to put a regulatory hammer lock on Rose Acre farms. This is another one of those stories that answers the question: How dumb can you be?
 
Thousands of Paul Ryan supporters gave up their Labor Day on Monday (9-3-12) to attend a rally on the ECU campus at which Paul Ryan promised those in attendance that he and Mitt Romney would move immediately after being elected to repeal ObamaCare.
Thousands of Paul Ryan supporters gave up their Labor Day on Monday (9-3-12) to attend a rally on the ECU campus at which Paul Ryan promised those in attendance that he and Mitt Romney would move immediately after being elected to repeal ObamaCare.
 
This is a follow-up of a story we posted Thursday (8-23-12) about a Marine who was detained in Chesterfield County, Virginia for making what authorities contended were threatening comments.
This is a follow-up of a story we posted Thursday (8-23-12) about a Marine who was detained in Chesterfield County, Virginia for making what authorities contended were threatening comments.
 
Washington uses eminent domain to take private property to enforce housing standards, but does it accomplish the public purpose it claims?
 
When the history of America, North Carolina and Beaufort County in the early 21st century is written one of the major issue that will be recalled will be government intervention in private enterprise.
When the history of America, North Carolina and Beaufort County in the early 21st century is written one of the major issue that will be recalled will be government intervention in private enterprise.
 
The Director of the FBI called him in one day and told him he was assigning him to clean up the politics of the most corrupt state in the nation. The agent immediately assumed he was being sent to Chicago. He was shocked when the Director told him his new assignment would be in North Carolina.
The Director of the FBI called him in one day and told him he was assigning him to clean up the politics of the most corrupt state in the nation. The agent immediately assumed he was being sent to Chicago. He was shocked when the Director told him his new assignment would be in North Carolina.
 
Yet just this week we learned from emails that got put out during the debate about the auto industry bailouts that the Obama Administration played favorites with who got the benefits and who got the shaft.
Yet just this week we learned from emails that got put out during the debate about the auto industry bailouts that the Obama Administration played favorites with who got the benefits and who got the shaft.
 
>Albert Einstein is reported to have once said: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
>Albert Einstein is reported to have once said: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
 
If you believe Governor Bev. Perdue and her Department of Commerce, in the depths of the worst recession in our lifetimes, the amount of travel and spending on travel and tourism in North Carolina has reach record heights. If you believe that we have a bridge we'd like to talk to you about.
If you believe Governor Bev. Perdue and her Department of Commerce, in the depths of the worst recession in our lifetimes, the amount of travel and spending on travel and tourism in North Carolina has reach record heights. If you believe that we have a bridge we'd like to talk to you about.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting in its regular monthly meeting Monday (8-6-12) heard from Register of Deeds Jennifer Leggett Whitehurst.
 
A judge in Orange County, incidentally, one with whom we seldom agreed, has handed down a superb decision that should be an example to other judges across the state.
A judge in Orange County, incidentally, one with whom we seldom agreed, has handed down a superb decision that should be an example to other judges across the state.
 
As a trained attorney, Barack Obama should understand the concept of "proximate cause."
As a trained attorney, Barack Obama should understand the concept of "proximate cause."
 
About a hundred people marched and rallied at the Beaufort County Courthouse Saturday (7-28-12) seeking what they describe as "justice" in Beaufort County.
About a hundred people marched and rallied at the Beaufort County Courthouse Saturday (7-28-12) seeking what they describe as "justice" in Beaufort County.
 
TRIP, a transportation research group headquartered in Washington, D.C., recently compiled a report on North Carolina transportation. The group says the state is facing a $65 billion funding shortfall in transportation funding. The NCDOT reportedly is not one bit surprised. They already knew that.
TRIP, a transportation research group headquartered in Washington, D.C., recently compiled a report on North Carolina transportation. The group says the state is facing a $65 billion funding shortfall in transportation funding. The NCDOT reportedly is not one bit surprised. They already knew that.
 
The Washington City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday (7-23-12), set the stage for what might eventually lead to a reform of the city/county economic development program.
The Washington City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday (7-23-12), set the stage for what might eventually lead to a reform of the city/county economic development program.
 
We'd like to think yesterday's run-off primary signals the start of a revolution in American politics.
 
In one of the most astounding events in recent years, Speaker Thom Tillis waded into the controversial Republican Primary--repeat Republican Primary--in an amazing Facebook exchange with Lisa Marley, the publisher of the Truth or Dare blog and a well-respected Republican activist from Dare County.
In one of the most astounding events in recent years, Speaker Thom Tillis waded into the controversial Republican Primary--repeat Republican Primary--in an amazing Facebook exchange with Lisa Marley, the publisher of the Truth or Dare blog and a well-respected Republican activist from Dare County.
 
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