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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.
 
At the May 7, 2012, meeting we saw one of the most significant displays of bad government we have ever seen. The item on the agenda was simply: "Resolution to End Corporate Welfare In North Carolina and Beaufort County."
At the May 7, 2012, meeting we saw one of the most significant displays of bad government we have ever seen. The item on the agenda was simply: "Resolution to End Corporate Welfare In North Carolina and Beaufort County."
 
Beaufort County Manager Randell Woodruff present his proposed budget for FY 2013 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night (5-7-12). It could be characterized as a "hold the line" budget with the resulting property tax rate being the same as this past year ($.53 per $100 in property value).
Beaufort County Manager Randell Woodruff present his proposed budget for FY 2013 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night (5-7-12). It could be characterized as a "hold the line" budget with the resulting property tax rate being the same as this past year ($.53 per $100 in property value).
 
It appears that Williams was a partner in a company that owned land and a building occupied by a company that makes plastic medical implements, doing business as Coeur, Inc.
It appears that Williams was a partner in a company that owned land and a building occupied by a company that makes plastic medical implements, doing business as Coeur, Inc.
 
We can't trust him. And we can't trust him not because of this fabrication but because it is just one of a long string of examples that he is untrustworthy.
We can't trust him. And we can't trust him not because of this fabrication but because it is just one of a long string of examples that he is untrustworthy.
 
Have you ever wondered whether the people who pay good money to go to professional wrestling matches also vote on election day? If not, read this and then ponder that question a bit.
Have you ever wondered whether the people who pay good money to go to professional wrestling matches also vote on election day? If not, read this and then ponder that question a bit.
 
One thing they are superb at is Circular Firing Squads. And we've seen another example of this in the House 6 campaign.
 
Those of us at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time reporting on the Beaufort Hospital than any other single story in the last three years. It is, as we have learned, a sordid tale, with many angles.
Those of us at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time reporting on the Beaufort Hospital than any other single story in the last three years. It is, as we have learned, a sordid tale, with many angles.
 
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
 
Chameleon politicians. You know, those lizards that change color to suit the environment at the time. Like the story Will Rogers is reported to have told. Seems a politician came up to Will one day and ask him for his vote.
Chameleon politicians. You know, those lizards that change color to suit the environment at the time. Like the story Will Rogers is reported to have told. Seems a politician came up to Will one day and ask him for his vote.
 
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
 
We trust that our leaders have already begun to consider how to fix this debacle. In that light we want to make a couple of points.
 
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