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he session was essentially divisible into two parts. The first was a more or less roundtable discussion of "what do you see the needs to be" and the second part was a presentation by Todd Davis with Mosley Architects.
he session was essentially divisible into two parts. The first was a more or less roundtable discussion of "what do you see the needs to be" and the second part was a presentation by Todd Davis with Mosley Architects.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners heard a report from the Director of the Economic Development Commission Monday night (3-19-12). It was pretty much the same as those made in the past.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners heard a report from the Director of the Economic Development Commission Monday night (3-19-12). It was pretty much the same as those made in the past.
 
We reported that indications are that Raleigh-based GOP leaders were involved in recruiting Arthur Williams and Jerry Evans, both former Democrats who recently switched parties, to run in local legislative races.
We reported that indications are that Raleigh-based GOP leaders were involved in recruiting Arthur Williams and Jerry Evans, both former Democrats who recently switched parties, to run in local legislative races.
 
Within the last three months the Federal government has moved to allow the confiscation of virtually all private property in the United States, the nationalization of entire industries and the indefinite detention of American citizens.
Within the last three months the Federal government has moved to allow the confiscation of virtually all private property in the United States, the nationalization of entire industries and the indefinite detention of American citizens.
 
In this report you will find video of public comments offered to the board by Warren Smith. The subject is, again, the economic development program in Beaufort County.
In this report you will find video of public comments offered to the board by Warren Smith. The subject is, again, the economic development program in Beaufort County.
 
Hood Richardson offered a motion to freeze the property tax rate of 51.5 cent per hundred dollar of assessed value. The motion, seconded by Stan Deatherage was defeated 4-3 with Jay McRoy voting for the motion along with Richardson and Deatherage and Langley, Cayton, Booth and Klemm voting against.
Hood Richardson offered a motion to freeze the property tax rate of 51.5 cent per hundred dollar of assessed value. The motion, seconded by Stan Deatherage was defeated 4-3 with Jay McRoy voting for the motion along with Richardson and Deatherage and Langley, Cayton, Booth and Klemm voting against.
 
Perdue, as had Democrat leaders in the Legislature, particularly Sen. President Pro Tem Marc Basnight (D-Beaufort), opposed natural gas drilling known as "fracking."
Perdue, as had Democrat leaders in the Legislature, particularly Sen. President Pro Tem Marc Basnight (D-Beaufort), opposed natural gas drilling known as "fracking."
 
Monday's (3-12-12) Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting was phenomenal. We'll report on it in a series of articles. There was way too much, both obvious and not so obvious, to report on to give it short shrift.
Monday's (3-12-12) Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting was phenomenal. We'll report on it in a series of articles. There was way too much, both obvious and not so obvious, to report on to give it short shrift.
 
The Washington City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday (3-12-12) approved a lease agreement with the owners of the Schooner Jeanie B to dock on the city's waterfront and operate a charter business from Washington.
The Washington City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday (3-12-12) approved a lease agreement with the owners of the Schooner Jeanie B to dock on the city's waterfront and operate a charter business from Washington.
 
The issue has come before the Town Board several times in recent months but the School Board does not currently have funds to replace the unit with permanent construction.
The issue has come before the Town Board several times in recent months but the School Board does not currently have funds to replace the unit with permanent construction.
 
There are currently two issues on Beaufort County's front burner: The Pantego Wind Farm and the Southside Industrial Park. Both of these issues, and the way the Board of Commissioners is dealing with each, offer classic examples of why Beaufort County is in such bad economic shape today. Here's why.
There are currently two issues on Beaufort County's front burner: The Pantego Wind Farm and the Southside Industrial Park. Both of these issues, and the way the Board of Commissioners is dealing with each, offer classic examples of why Beaufort County is in such bad economic shape today. Here's why.
 
The Raleigh News & Observer is reporting that the Department of Transportation has issued its new schedule of ferry tolls but is delaying enforcing them until the Governor tells them to do so.
The Raleigh News & Observer is reporting that the Department of Transportation has issued its new schedule of ferry tolls but is delaying enforcing them until the Governor tells them to do so.
 
The Chocowinity Town Board, meeting in its regularly monthly meeting Tuesday night (3-7-12) voted to borrow $2,896,000 to upgrade the sewer line running from the existing Bragaw Lane pump station to Cypress Landing.
The Chocowinity Town Board, meeting in its regularly monthly meeting Tuesday night (3-7-12) voted to borrow $2,896,000 to upgrade the sewer line running from the existing Bragaw Lane pump station to Cypress Landing.
 
We think this issue needs further discussion, if for no other reason than Washington Electric Utility is implementing a program to install "Smart Meters" in its service area.
We think this issue needs further discussion, if for no other reason than Washington Electric Utility is implementing a program to install "Smart Meters" in its service area.
 
Interesting things are going on in North Carolina about transportation. We now have toll roads and ferry fees.
Interesting things are going on in North Carolina about transportation. We now have toll roads and ferry fees.
 
At Monday's (2-27-12) Washington City Council meeting City Manager Josh Kay made a presentation to the council and public for a reorganization of Washington city government.
At Monday's (2-27-12) Washington City Council meeting City Manager Josh Kay made a presentation to the council and public for a reorganization of Washington city government.
 
The Washington City Council, meeting February 27, 2012 in the Committee of the Whole, among other things, heard the City Manager give a mid-year financial report.
The Washington City Council, meeting February 27, 2012 in the Committee of the Whole, among other things, heard the City Manager give a mid-year financial report.
 
Jimmy Hite, a Greenville architect, formally presented the School Facilities Study to the Beaufort County Board of Education. We have previously reported what the study shows; and that is that the School Board wasted over $24 million in the most recent bond building program.
Jimmy Hite, a Greenville architect, formally presented the School Facilities Study to the Beaufort County Board of Education. We have previously reported what the study shows; and that is that the School Board wasted over $24 million in the most recent bond building program.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting on February 21. We have video from much of the meeting below.
The Beaufort County Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting on February 21. We have video from much of the meeting below.
 
This is the first in a series we are doing on the politics of legislative races in Beaufort County.
This is the first in a series we are doing on the politics of legislative races in Beaufort County.
 
We recently commended our County Manager and Board of Commissioners for an improved planning process as seen in the board's recent retreat. But at the same time we suggested that the session was missing some very critical planning elements.
We recently commended our County Manager and Board of Commissioners for an improved planning process as seen in the board's recent retreat. But at the same time we suggested that the session was missing some very critical planning elements.
 
It was encouraging because for the first time in recent memory we saw the board getting good solid information....data if you will. Much of that data centered on building a new jail and we will have more on that later after we complete our research.
It was encouraging because for the first time in recent memory we saw the board getting good solid information....data if you will. Much of that data centered on building a new jail and we will have more on that later after we complete our research.
 
Judge Wilton "Rusty" Duke, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for District 3A, was the keynote speaker at the Beaufort Patriot TEA Party Thursday (2-16-12).
Judge Wilton "Rusty" Duke, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for District 3A, was the keynote speaker at the Beaufort Patriot TEA Party Thursday (2-16-12).
 
Moreover, we would suggest that Beaufort County and the City of Washington have both done the same thing, in much the same ways. In Beaufort County we are seeing the folly of unsound economic development policies.
Moreover, we would suggest that Beaufort County and the City of Washington have both done the same thing, in much the same ways. In Beaufort County we are seeing the folly of unsound economic development policies.
 
Traditionally, the individual campuses have exhibited a fixation that "more money is necessary." They don't have it within their DNA to reduce spending, no matter how unjustified prior spending was.
Traditionally, the individual campuses have exhibited a fixation that "more money is necessary." They don't have it within their DNA to reduce spending, no matter how unjustified prior spending was.
 
The "Godfather of the Chocowinity Recreation Program," Jeff Haddock tendered notice of his resignation as Director of Recreation at the regular monthly meeting of the Chocowinity Town Board.
The "Godfather of the Chocowinity Recreation Program," Jeff Haddock tendered notice of his resignation as Director of Recreation at the regular monthly meeting of the Chocowinity Town Board.
 
At their regular monthly meeting Monday (2-6-12) the Beaufort County Commissioners discussed an interim property tax revaluation.
At their regular monthly meeting Monday (2-6-12) the Beaufort County Commissioners discussed an interim property tax revaluation.
 
At their regular monthly meeting February 6, 2012 the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to support a resolution offered by Robert Cayton opposing the imposition of ferry tolls on the Bayview/Aurora ferry.
At their regular monthly meeting February 6, 2012 the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to support a resolution offered by Robert Cayton opposing the imposition of ferry tolls on the Bayview/Aurora ferry.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners got a sobering report from architect James Hite Monday night (2-6-12) at its regular monthly meeting.
The Beaufort County Commissioners got a sobering report from architect James Hite Monday night (2-6-12) at its regular monthly meeting.
 
Yogi Berra is reported to have told this story: A reporter once ask me, "why do you argue about an umpire's call. Have you ever gotten one to change the call?" To which Yogi responded: "Of course not, but I ain't arguing about the last call, I'm arguing about the next call."
Yogi Berra is reported to have told this story: A reporter once ask me, "why do you argue about an umpire's call. Have you ever gotten one to change the call?" To which Yogi responded: "Of course not, but I ain't arguing about the last call, I'm arguing about the next call."
 
Representatives from Martin-Marietta meet with the public in Beaufort County Monday night (1-31-12) to review plans for the Vanceboro quarry being proposed for southern Beaufort County.
Representatives from Martin-Marietta meet with the public in Beaufort County Monday night (1-31-12) to review plans for the Vanceboro quarry being proposed for southern Beaufort County.
 
The law on the Fourth Amendment's protection from unreasonable search and seizures is evolving. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers North Carolina) ruled last week on what may become a landmark case.
The law on the Fourth Amendment's protection from unreasonable search and seizures is evolving. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers North Carolina) ruled last week on what may become a landmark case.
 
There is a vociferous debate going on in North Carolina right now between commercial fishermen and sports fishermen. Due to a highly funded lobbying campaign the sports fishermen are winning.
There is a vociferous debate going on in North Carolina right now between commercial fishermen and sports fishermen. Due to a highly funded lobbying campaign the sports fishermen are winning.
 
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