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The WDN persists in its whining about Beaufort County being split in the proposed House districting plan. We pointed out that the plan does so because of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
The WDN persists in its whining about Beaufort County being split in the proposed House districting plan. We pointed out that the plan does so because of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
 
We never cease to be amazed at how hypocritical liberals are. And that includes our friends down the street at the Washington Daily News, or more precisely, Jonathan Clayborne.
We never cease to be amazed at how hypocritical liberals are. And that includes our friends down the street at the Washington Daily News, or more precisely, Jonathan Clayborne.
 
For years in North Carolina, when teachers and state employees complained about salaries that were lower than their counterparts in the private sector.
For years in North Carolina, when teachers and state employees complained about salaries that were lower than their counterparts in the private sector.
 
"Tonight, the Republican-controlled legislature turned its back on North Carolina's long-standing commitment to our people to provide quality schools, community colleges and universities - all to save a penny," Perdue stated in a clear reference to the sales tax.
"Tonight, the Republican-controlled legislature turned its back on North Carolina's long-standing commitment to our people to provide quality schools, community colleges and universities - all to save a penny," Perdue stated in a clear reference to the sales tax.
 
You know it's a serious issue when not just one but several of our top military leaders contradict the Commander-in-Chief. Yet another has come forward and said, in effect, that Obama's newly announced Afghanistan policy was not one recommended by the military commanders.
You know it's a serious issue when not just one but several of our top military leaders contradict the Commander-in-Chief. Yet another has come forward and said, in effect, that Obama's newly announced Afghanistan policy was not one recommended by the military commanders.
 
It is a generally accepted proposition, except in some government bureaucracies, that clearly incompetent employees should be removed from the organization.
It is a generally accepted proposition, except in some government bureaucracies, that clearly incompetent employees should be removed from the organization.
 
Certainly our well-informed Beaufort Observer readers know about the recent climate change research fraud. And then there is the little known story of the pfiesteria outbreaks in the 1990's.
Certainly our well-informed Beaufort Observer readers know about the recent climate change research fraud. And then there is the little known story of the pfiesteria outbreaks in the 1990's.
 
We understand this is a complex issue. A wrong was done. We may debate by whom. We may also debate appropriate penance.
We understand this is a complex issue. A wrong was done. We may debate by whom. We may also debate appropriate penance.
 
There was a large contingent of speakers at Monday (6-20-11) night's public hearing on next year's county budget.
 
You would have to be incredibly creative to imagine a more absurd exhibition of what is wrong with government in this country than what was the reality exhibited by the Beaufort County Commissioners last night (6-20-11). More precisely... by five of the seven commissioners.
You would have to be incredibly creative to imagine a more absurd exhibition of what is wrong with government in this country than what was the reality exhibited by the Beaufort County Commissioners last night (6-20-11). More precisely... by five of the seven commissioners.
 
In a marathon session, the Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise taxes next year. The vote came after a six-hour session last night (6-20-11).
In a marathon session, the Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise taxes next year. The vote came after a six-hour session last night (6-20-11).
 
Most of the media reports focus on the court's holding that the age of a suspect should be taken into consideration in determining whether the juvenile was legally questioned by police. The court held that age must be a consideration.
Most of the media reports focus on the court's holding that the age of a suspect should be taken into consideration in determining whether the juvenile was legally questioned by police. The court held that age must be a consideration.
 
Recently the Director of the Beaufort County Economic Development Commission (EDC) presented an "annual report" to the County Commissioners.
Recently the Director of the Beaufort County Economic Development Commission (EDC) presented an "annual report" to the County Commissioners.
 
Is it a conflict of interest for a local government official to vote on a matter before a board upon which he/she sits if one of the parties with an interest in the issue before the board is a close associate, such as a client, employee or close business associate of the official?
Is it a conflict of interest for a local government official to vote on a matter before a board upon which he/she sits if one of the parties with an interest in the issue before the board is a close associate, such as a client, employee or close business associate of the official?
 
Washington needs a new police station. The current one is woefully inadequate. Everyone agrees with that.
Washington needs a new police station. The current one is woefully inadequate. Everyone agrees with that.
 
The Washington City Council adopted the FY 2012 budget on a split 3-2 vote Monday night (6-13-11).
The Washington City Council adopted the FY 2012 budget on a split 3-2 vote Monday night (6-13-11).
 
This year's budget process was pretty much the same as the previous year's...and the year before. The only real difference is that they have much less in their reserve account so they simply plan to raise taxes.
This year's budget process was pretty much the same as the previous year's...and the year before. The only real difference is that they have much less in their reserve account so they simply plan to raise taxes.
 
The issue before the Beaufort County School Board in a special called workshop meeting Monday (6-6-11) was whether to reduce its budget request for next year in order to try to help the County avoid a 10% tax increase.
The issue before the Beaufort County School Board in a special called workshop meeting Monday (6-6-11) was whether to reduce its budget request for next year in order to try to help the County avoid a 10% tax increase.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners ended their scheduled budget workshops with a bang rather than a whimper Monday night.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners ended their scheduled budget workshops with a bang rather than a whimper Monday night.
 
But by way of commentary, if we read the list correctly the Legislature would cut the Learn and Earn program that allows student to enroll in community college courses and get high school credits, including the Early College programs.
But by way of commentary, if we read the list correctly the Legislature would cut the Learn and Earn program that allows student to enroll in community college courses and get high school credits, including the Early College programs.
 
The budget workshop sessions by the County Commissioners have been an amazing spectacle.
 
The Beaufort County School Board hopefully has finally gotten the message that there is a recession going on. In a rare move of frugality they voted Tuesday (5-17-11) night not to go all out in spending on a project to replace some football bleachers at Washington High School.
The Beaufort County School Board hopefully has finally gotten the message that there is a recession going on. In a rare move of frugality they voted Tuesday (5-17-11) night not to go all out in spending on a project to replace some football bleachers at Washington High School.
 
Beaufort County was one of seven counties in the state last year that experienced a higher than average increase in domestic violence fatalities.
Beaufort County was one of seven counties in the state last year that experienced a higher than average increase in domestic violence fatalities.
 
At the 5-9-11 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting, County Manager Paul Spruill recommended a budget that would increase property taxes by five cents next year.
At the 5-9-11 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting, County Manager Paul Spruill recommended a budget that would increase property taxes by five cents next year.
 
To understand what I'm about to say requires you to either accept that this nation, state and county are in serious financial trouble.
To understand what I'm about to say requires you to either accept that this nation, state and county are in serious financial trouble.
 
Beaufort County is confronting a financial crisis much like what both the state and federal governments are facing, even if the numbers are not as large.
 
Thanks to the Beaufort Observer for these informative videos on the Beaufort County Taxpayer's largest expense.
 
Josh Kay will be the new Washington City Manager. The Washington Council announced that last night (5-2-11) and the Clinton, South Carolina council met and accepted Mr. Kay's resignation.
Josh Kay will be the new Washington City Manager. The Washington Council announced that last night (5-2-11) and the Clinton, South Carolina council met and accepted Mr. Kay's resignation.
 
At a time when most families and businesses in Beaufort County are having to cut back, the Beaufort County School Board wants to spend more, not less.
At a time when most families and businesses in Beaufort County are having to cut back, the Beaufort County School Board wants to spend more, not less.
 
Rep. Bill Cook, R-Beaufort/Pitt, held a Town Hall session sponsored by the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party on April 21.
Rep. Bill Cook, R-Beaufort/Pitt, held a Town Hall session sponsored by the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party on April 21.
 
We either fix this problem or a dictator will.
 
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
 
The bill is entitled the Property Owners Protection Act. It is designed to curtail abuses in land-use planning, particularly by local governments and especially by "over-zealous" staff.
The bill is entitled the Property Owners Protection Act. It is designed to curtail abuses in land-use planning, particularly by local governments and especially by "over-zealous" staff.
 
The Beaufort Regional Health System may have more problems on its hands than we have yet been told about.
 
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