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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.
 
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.
 
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