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I just read Ernie's letter detailing his six accomplishments in seven years, and I am relieved to see he is still alive and living in Beaufort County.
I just read Ernie's letter detailing his six accomplishments in seven years, and I am relieved to see he is still alive and living in Beaufort County.
 
Focusing on numbers never makes an interesting article, but the Chief Deputy has misled the public to such a degree that a boring, although enlightening, response is warranted.
Focusing on numbers never makes an interesting article, but the Chief Deputy has misled the public to such a degree that a boring, although enlightening, response is warranted.
 
The first thing I want to do is thank you Mr. Cratch for your article dated March 29th. This thanks is heartfelt and sincere.
The first thing I want to do is thank you Mr. Cratch for your article dated March 29th. This thanks is heartfelt and sincere.
 
I see that Ernie had a fund raiser in Bath Saturday night that was well attended by his staff and a few other people.
I see that Ernie had a fund raiser in Bath Saturday night that was well attended by his staff and a few other people.
 
Writing "In God We Trust" on his cars and trying to buy loyalty and silence with arbitrary raises and position reclassifications will only keep maligned staff quiet for a short while.
Writing "In God We Trust" on his cars and trying to buy loyalty and silence with arbitrary raises and position reclassifications will only keep maligned staff quiet for a short while.
 
I had the opportunity to talk with Michael Sheppard a couple of days ago to see if he could add anything to the article I wrote about Sheriff Coleman being untruthful on the witness stand in front of a federal judge.
I had the opportunity to talk with Michael Sheppard a couple of days ago to see if he could add anything to the article I wrote about Sheriff Coleman being untruthful on the witness stand in front of a federal judge.
 
So, the Sheriff is a participating member of this august body of law enforcement professionals that demand accountability from all Deputies. Yet, he does not demand the same from himself.
So, the Sheriff is a participating member of this august body of law enforcement professionals that demand accountability from all Deputies. Yet, he does not demand the same from himself.
 
First, I want to thank Commissioner Hood Richardson for bringing Sheriff Coleman's out of control spending and abuse of the overtime budget line item to my attention.
First, I want to thank Commissioner Hood Richardson for bringing Sheriff Coleman's out of control spending and abuse of the overtime budget line item to my attention.
 
I have been following the Sheppard case and the Franks case the last couple of years with a somewhat dispassionate interest. The wheels of justice grind and they do grind slow.
 
There are approximately 48,000 people in Beaufort County with approximately 32,000 registered voters. The Democrats control half of this number with the remainder being split between the Republicans and the Unaffiliated voters.
There are approximately 48,000 people in Beaufort County with approximately 32,000 registered voters. The Democrats control half of this number with the remainder being split between the Republicans and the Unaffiliated voters.
 
On May 6, 2014, voters will go to the polls to select the Republican nominee for the general election in November. As in all political races, it is important the voter makes an informed decision. To that end, I would like to present some information to help clarify a few key issues.
On May 6, 2014, voters will go to the polls to select the Republican nominee for the general election in November. As in all political races, it is important the voter makes an informed decision. To that end, I would like to present some information to help clarify a few key issues.
 
Donald Dixon appeared before the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners recently to promote himself as a candidate for Sheriff for the third time.
Donald Dixon appeared before the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners recently to promote himself as a candidate for Sheriff for the third time.
 
My Dad and I have developed a number of pieces of property in Beaufort County over the years. As any Realtor will tell you, location is the key to success.
My Dad and I have developed a number of pieces of property in Beaufort County over the years. As any Realtor will tell you, location is the key to success.
 
I want to take this opportunity to address the issue of building a new jail in Beaufort County. Building a law enforcement complex that includes the jail has been a topic for more than fifteen years, and will probably be for another fifteen years.
I want to take this opportunity to address the issue of building a new jail in Beaufort County. Building a law enforcement complex that includes the jail has been a topic for more than fifteen years, and will probably be for another fifteen years.
 
First, the Sheriff cannot shift members of the Office to different positions without budgetary approval from the Commissioners.
First, the Sheriff cannot shift members of the Office to different positions without budgetary approval from the Commissioners.
 
A clear majority of the Founding Fathers unquestionably believed in a universal right to bear arms.
 
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