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Second quarter campaign finance reports show that Arthur Williams is spending big to try to win his race against grassroots candidate Mattie Lawson.
Second quarter campaign finance reports show that Arthur Williams is spending big to try to win his race against grassroots candidate Mattie Lawson.
 
There was an interesting discussion at the July 2, 2012 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting. The topic was the economic development program in Beaufort County.
There was an interesting discussion at the July 2, 2012 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting. The topic was the economic development program in Beaufort County.
 
There is now less than a week left before the run-off election for House District 6. It has turned out that the biggest issue of the campaign has come down to something neither candidate is talking about.
There is now less than a week left before the run-off election for House District 6. It has turned out that the biggest issue of the campaign has come down to something neither candidate is talking about.
 
Just a quick glimpse at those numbers tells you several important things about North Carolina politics.
 
We learned when covering the debacle that was the Beaufort County Hospital's being given to Vidant Health, that this is a common scam being run by a number of health care providers.
We learned when covering the debacle that was the Beaufort County Hospital's being given to Vidant Health, that this is a common scam being run by a number of health care providers.
 
For those who have not been keeping up, here's the story. House Speaker Thom Tillis is reported (by Jonathan Brooks in Walter Jones' campaign) to have recruited and is supporting Arthur Williams for House District 6.
For those who have not been keeping up, here's the story. House Speaker Thom Tillis is reported (by Jonathan Brooks in Walter Jones' campaign) to have recruited and is supporting Arthur Williams for House District 6.
 
We're talking about the flap the Silly People have raised about a sign in Hood Richardson's office window at 208 N. Market Street.
We're talking about the flap the Silly People have raised about a sign in Hood Richardson's office window at 208 N. Market Street.
 
At its workshop meeting Monday (6-25-12) the Washington City Council reviewed proposed changes to the City's Personnel Policies.
At its workshop meeting Monday (6-25-12) the Washington City Council reviewed proposed changes to the City's Personnel Policies.
 
But there is another extremely important race in the run-off and that is for the Republican nomination for Insurance Commissioner.
 
The Washington City Council met in the Committee of the Whole Monday (6-25-12) with Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Roberson presiding in the absence of Mayor Archie Jennings.
The Washington City Council met in the Committee of the Whole Monday (6-25-12) with Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Roberson presiding in the absence of Mayor Archie Jennings.
 
It is entirely possible that N. C. House Speaker Thom Tillis is the most unpopular politician in Eastern North Carolina right now. And it seems to be getting worse with each passing day.
It is entirely possible that N. C. House Speaker Thom Tillis is the most unpopular politician in Eastern North Carolina right now. And it seems to be getting worse with each passing day.
 
Essentially what the story is about is a developer who is trying to avoid being taken into a municipal electric service area. He prefers to be served by Progress Energy because Progress has lower rates than does Smithfield.
Essentially what the story is about is a developer who is trying to avoid being taken into a municipal electric service area. He prefers to be served by Progress Energy because Progress has lower rates than does Smithfield.
 
Someone credited Ronald Reagan with once saying: "The trouble with liberals is that while they often mean well, they simply have not come to grips with reality."
Someone credited Ronald Reagan with once saying: "The trouble with liberals is that while they often mean well, they simply have not come to grips with reality."
 
As Beaufort County and the City of Washington consider the direction their economic development programs will take now that Tom Thompson has resigned, it might be instructive for them to consider a new study done by Thumbtack.com for the Kauffman Foundation.
As Beaufort County and the City of Washington consider the direction their economic development programs will take now that Tom Thompson has resigned, it might be instructive for them to consider a new study done by Thumbtack.com for the Kauffman Foundation.
 
The people of North Carolina have a very low opinion of our governor, the legislature and "how things are done" in North Carolina.
The people of North Carolina have a very low opinion of our governor, the legislature and "how things are done" in North Carolina.
 
The Washington City Council meeting June 11 produced some interesting results. We're still editing the video so we'll have more later but below you will find the video from the first of the meeting.
The Washington City Council meeting June 11 produced some interesting results. We're still editing the video so we'll have more later but below you will find the video from the first of the meeting.
 
The saga continues. The Commissioners were told that Economic Director Tom Thompson was on jury duty the week of June 4. That turns out not to be true. But we'll tell you where he was.
The saga continues. The Commissioners were told that Economic Director Tom Thompson was on jury duty the week of June 4. That turns out not to be true. But we'll tell you where he was.
 
The schizoid nature of politics can be seen right here in Beaufort County. On our County Commission we have 4 Republicans and 3 Democrats. Yet more of the important votes--and nearly all votes that turn on ideology--are 5 to 2.
The schizoid nature of politics can be seen right here in Beaufort County. On our County Commission we have 4 Republicans and 3 Democrats. Yet more of the important votes--and nearly all votes that turn on ideology--are 5 to 2.
 
The Beaufort County and City of Washington taxpayers were treated to another prime example last week of why we have such a mess with the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in Beaufort County.
The Beaufort County and City of Washington taxpayers were treated to another prime example last week of why we have such a mess with the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in Beaufort County.
 
Gary is the young man who called the Washington Police Department on June 15, 2011 asking for help with a drinking problem he was experiencing. He ultimately was charged with a serious felony charge and two misdemeanor charges.
Gary is the young man who called the Washington Police Department on June 15, 2011 asking for help with a drinking problem he was experiencing. He ultimately was charged with a serious felony charge and two misdemeanor charges.
 
By way of a footnote on this issue, we would suggest that if you are a student of the legislative process in the General Assembly that this will be an interesting bill to watch.
By way of a footnote on this issue, we would suggest that if you are a student of the legislative process in the General Assembly that this will be an interesting bill to watch.
 
There was an interesting discussion at this month's Beaufort County Commissioners meeting on the continuing controversy over the Economic Development program in the county.
There was an interesting discussion at this month's Beaufort County Commissioners meeting on the continuing controversy over the Economic Development program in the county.
 
WITN is reporting on a drug bust altercation Wednesday evening in Washington. Reports are that the Beaufort Sheriff's Narcotics squad was conducting an undercover operation when officers reported the observed what appeared to be a "drug transaction" on Van Norden Street.
WITN is reporting on a drug bust altercation Wednesday evening in Washington. Reports are that the Beaufort Sheriff's Narcotics squad was conducting an undercover operation when officers reported the observed what appeared to be a "drug transaction" on Van Norden Street.
 
At their regular monthly meeting on June 4, 2012 a Beaufort County citizen, the second in as many years, appeared before the Board asking that hunting on the highway right-of-way in his area (Chocowinity) be banned.
At their regular monthly meeting on June 4, 2012 a Beaufort County citizen, the second in as many years, appeared before the Board asking that hunting on the highway right-of-way in his area (Chocowinity) be banned.
 
The long-time director, Tom Thompson, has submitted his resignation effective June 30, 2012 and there have been some rumblings that the County is reassessing the role and function of the various facets of the economic development program.
The long-time director, Tom Thompson, has submitted his resignation effective June 30, 2012 and there have been some rumblings that the County is reassessing the role and function of the various facets of the economic development program.
 
The Washington City Council met Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in the Committee of the Whole to discuss primarily budget matters. Included on the agenda was the required public hearing on the budget.
The Washington City Council met Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in the Committee of the Whole to discuss primarily budget matters. Included on the agenda was the required public hearing on the budget.
 
Rep. Bill Cook is one of the sponsors of HB 241. The bill is currently in the Judiciary Subcommittee A. It needs to be passed and we would urge our readers who support the Second Amendment to let Rep. Cook know you support him and then seek the support of any other legislators you may know.
Rep. Bill Cook is one of the sponsors of HB 241. The bill is currently in the Judiciary Subcommittee A. It needs to be passed and we would urge our readers who support the Second Amendment to let Rep. Cook know you support him and then seek the support of any other legislators you may know.
 
It's budget time. Every year about this time all local governments go through a song and dance routine developing their budgets for the next year that begins on July 1
It's budget time. Every year about this time all local governments go through a song and dance routine developing their budgets for the next year that begins on July 1
 
Some have suggested the United States faces another economic crisis even worse than the "housing crisis" caused by the subprime lending debacle. It has been suggested that the impact of this crisis will rob millions of college students of their future. The crisis? The student loan debacle.
Some have suggested the United States faces another economic crisis even worse than the "housing crisis" caused by the subprime lending debacle. It has been suggested that the impact of this crisis will rob millions of college students of their future. The crisis? The student loan debacle.
 
The Washington City Council on Monday night (5-14-12) approved the Spinrite grant of $90,000 from the City taxpayers.
The Washington City Council on Monday night (5-14-12) approved the Spinrite grant of $90,000 from the City taxpayers.
 
Beaufort County's economic development program has been based on false assumptions that are contradicted by the best available current research.
Beaufort County's economic development program has been based on false assumptions that are contradicted by the best available current research.
 
As the Beaufort County Commissioners begin their budget workshops tonight (5-14-12) and as the General Assembly heads to Raleigh for the "short session" on the budget the truth should be known. Here it is.
As the Beaufort County Commissioners begin their budget workshops tonight (5-14-12) and as the General Assembly heads to Raleigh for the "short session" on the budget the truth should be known. Here it is.
 
The Washington City Council has an issue on its agenda for Monday night (5-14-12) that should be of concern for every taxpayer in the City of Washington and Beaufort County, and especially for businesses in the county.
The Washington City Council has an issue on its agenda for Monday night (5-14-12) that should be of concern for every taxpayer in the City of Washington and Beaufort County, and especially for businesses in the county.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting May 7, 2012, discussed reorganizing the Economic Development Commission and its Committee of 100.
The Beaufort County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting May 7, 2012, discussed reorganizing the Economic Development Commission and its Committee of 100.
 
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