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Governing Beaufort County  

A less subjective view of governing and the policies that influences the lives of Beaufort County residents to a degree far greater than many realize and far more than some care to admit.

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The Tropical Storm that will likely form in the Atlantic in the next forty-eight hours is currently not a threat to North Carolina, however, we will continue to monitor the situation.
The Tropical Storm that will likely form in the Atlantic in the next forty-eight hours is currently not a threat to North Carolina, however, we will continue to monitor the situation.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2014
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2014
 
The former Voice of America (VOA) property, in northwestern Beaufort County, is up for sell and Beaufort County is in first position.
 
The latest from Belhaven, NC is not good news. After Vidant Health Inc. reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the North Carolina NAACP, a ally of Vidant Health called Pantego Creek, LLC announced that it would stand in the way of the hospital staying open.
The latest from Belhaven, NC is not good news. After Vidant Health Inc. reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the North Carolina NAACP, a ally of Vidant Health called Pantego Creek, LLC announced that it would stand in the way of the hospital staying open.
 
Graham County Manager Greg Cable was among a handful of county officials from across the nation who spoke at a briefing sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) on Sept. 18 to urge members of Congress to approve immediate and long-term funding
Graham County Manager Greg Cable was among a handful of county officials from across the nation who spoke at a briefing sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) on Sept. 18 to urge members of Congress to approve immediate and long-term funding
 
Governor McCrory has appointed Andre Peek of Wake County to the North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission.
Governor McCrory has appointed Andre Peek of Wake County to the North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission.
 
Rain and the possibility of lots of RAIN.
 
Lots of rain and a few strong Thunderstorms possible today and tomorrow.
Lots of rain and a few strong Thunderstorms possible today and tomorrow.
 
In reviewing the legislative session, one of the topics we discussed was our work in opposition to ferry tolls. The Lt. Governor immediately expressed his long standing opposition to tolling North Carolina’s highways.
In reviewing the legislative session, one of the topics we discussed was our work in opposition to ferry tolls. The Lt. Governor immediately expressed his long standing opposition to tolling North Carolina’s highways.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2014
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2014
 
These are estimated daily expense numbers for the new 176 bed jail as based on an average 140 inmate population, i.e., 110 local inmates plus 30 transfers from state prison system (Al Klemm,: My Turn WDN, March 15, 2014).
These are estimated daily expense numbers for the new 176 bed jail as based on an average 140 inmate population, i.e., 110 local inmates plus 30 transfers from state prison system (Al Klemm,: My Turn WDN, March 15, 2014).
 
David F. Thompson, who has led the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for the past nine years, will leave his position as Executive Director in October to take a position with the National Association of Counties (NACo).
David F. Thompson, who has led the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for the past nine years, will leave his position as Executive Director in October to take a position with the National Association of Counties (NACo).
 
In spite of the fact that they don't have the money to do the project they're planning, the Commissioner Jail Committee proceeded Wednesday (8-20-14) with the planning to build a project they don't have the money to pay for.
In spite of the fact that they don't have the money to do the project they're planning, the Commissioner Jail Committee proceeded Wednesday (8-20-14) with the planning to build a project they don't have the money to pay for.
 
Three sitting commissioners, two candidates for the Beaufort County Commission and the Beaufort NAACP held a press conference Thursday (8-21-14) on the recent developments related to the building of a new jail/public safety facility in Beaufort County.
Three sitting commissioners, two candidates for the Beaufort County Commission and the Beaufort NAACP held a press conference Thursday (8-21-14) on the recent developments related to the building of a new jail/public safety facility in Beaufort County.
 
Tropical Storm system could form into a Tropical Depression or Storm by this time Monday Morning.
Tropical Storm system could form into a Tropical Depression or Storm by this time Monday Morning.
 
Sen. Bill Cook's office today (8-20-14) released a copy of a letter he sent to the Local Government Commission last Friday (8-15-14) You can read the letter by clicking here.
Sen. Bill Cook's office today (8-20-14) released a copy of a letter he sent to the Local Government Commission last Friday (8-15-14) You can read the letter by clicking here.
 
The Pastor spoke and the crowd, already most respectful, hushed. He began a lovely old spiritual and you could tell people were serious, but not angry. His prayer was for God's help in their Hospital plight.
The Pastor spoke and the crowd, already most respectful, hushed. He began a lovely old spiritual and you could tell people were serious, but not angry. His prayer was for God's help in their Hospital plight.
 
In the August Board of County Commissioners' meeting the board heard a report from its Finance Officer, Jim Chrisman, on the various alternative methods for financing a "public safety facility" now that the U. S. Department of Agriculture has refused to finance the project.
In the August Board of County Commissioners' meeting the board heard a report from its Finance Officer, Jim Chrisman, on the various alternative methods for financing a "public safety facility" now that the U. S. Department of Agriculture has refused to finance the project.
 
Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson intends to provide his fellow county commissioners the opportunity to vote for three resolutions to move county business forward.
Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson intends to provide his fellow county commissioners the opportunity to vote for three resolutions to move county business forward.
 
The video below shows the public comments section of the 8-4-14 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting
The video below shows the public comments section of the 8-4-14 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting
 
Beaufort County's Board of County Commissioners voted by the slimmest of margins, by a vote of 4 to 3,
 
The Senate adopted the conference committee report for H1224 (Local Sales Tax Options/Econ. Devpt. Changes) Thursday night. This bill would grant more flexibility to counties in the use of existing sales tax authority.
The Senate adopted the conference committee report for H1224 (Local Sales Tax Options/Econ. Devpt. Changes) Thursday night. This bill would grant more flexibility to counties in the use of existing sales tax authority.
 
Heavy rain over already wet ground will cause flooding across Eastern north carolina today and through the upcoming weekend. 3 To 5 inches of rain is expected through sunday.
Heavy rain over already wet ground will cause flooding across Eastern north carolina today and through the upcoming weekend. 3 To 5 inches of rain is expected through sunday.
 
The NC House of Representatives remains determined to reform the ferry tolling system as part of a larger economic vision for coastal NC.
The NC House of Representatives remains determined to reform the ferry tolling system as part of a larger economic vision for coastal NC.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, August 4, 2014
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, August 4, 2014
 
The General Assembly released its conference report on the 2015 state budget late Wednesday night, with appropriations and special provisions largely favorable to counties.
The General Assembly released its conference report on the 2015 state budget late Wednesday night, with appropriations and special provisions largely favorable to counties.
 
Stan, here is a video documenting Mayor O'Neal's walk.
 
I know its Friday (TGIF) and a possible wet day to day followed by another one Saturday and a fifty/fifty chance of rain on Sunday and Monday.
I know its Friday (TGIF) and a possible wet day to day followed by another one Saturday and a fifty/fifty chance of rain on Sunday and Monday.
 
Diane Rufino did a rewrite of this resolution for the Pitt County Commissioners that had already passed muster with the Brunswick County Commissioners. I made a few changes to reflect Beaufort County's concerns.
Diane Rufino did a rewrite of this resolution for the Pitt County Commissioners that had already passed muster with the Brunswick County Commissioners. I made a few changes to reflect Beaufort County's concerns.
 
  I have attached a National Weather Service notice concerning the possibility of severe thunderstorms in our area today, especially later in the day.
  I have attached a National Weather Service notice concerning the possibility of severe thunderstorms in our area today, especially later in the day.
 
As part of the State required regular maintenance of the distribution system, the Beaufort County Southside Water System will use free chlorine as the primary disinfectant from July 25th, 2014, through mid September 2014.
As part of the State required regular maintenance of the distribution system, the Beaufort County Southside Water System will use free chlorine as the primary disinfectant from July 25th, 2014, through mid September 2014.
 
Stan, here is a video documenting Mayor O'Neal's walk, and below are the many articles and TV stories about it so far.
Stan, here is a video documenting Mayor O'Neal's walk, and below are the many articles and TV stories about it so far.
 
Beaufort County CFO and assistant county manager, Jim Chrisman, is leaving the job to take the CFO position at Tideland Electric Membership Corporation (Tideland EMC).
Beaufort County CFO and assistant county manager, Jim Chrisman, is leaving the job to take the CFO position at Tideland Electric Membership Corporation (Tideland EMC).
 
In a major development in the ongoing debate about building a new jail, the County received a letter today that advised the USDA staff of the Rural Development department of the USDA's state office that the USDA would not fund a loan to build the jail without a vote of the people.
In a major development in the ongoing debate about building a new jail, the County received a letter today that advised the USDA staff of the Rural Development department of the USDA's state office that the USDA would not fund a loan to build the jail without a vote of the people.
 
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