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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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At the recent annual "planning retreat" of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners one of the presenters, Dr. William Rivenbark, reviewed the financial status of the county.
At the recent annual "planning retreat" of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners one of the presenters, Dr. William Rivenbark, reviewed the financial status of the county.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners' retreat, held today and again tomorrow (February 20 - 21, 2014) at the North Carolina Estuarium, will not be attended by Commissioners Hood Richardson and Stan Deatherage.
The Beaufort County Commissioners' retreat, held today and again tomorrow (February 20 - 21, 2014) at the North Carolina Estuarium, will not be attended by Commissioners Hood Richardson and Stan Deatherage.
 
The greatest cost of building a new jail at this time is the opportunity costs. A new school would be a much better use of this money and property than building a jail.
The greatest cost of building a new jail at this time is the opportunity costs. A new school would be a much better use of this money and property than building a jail.
 
Thank you to everyone who attended the final NC DOT Public Hearing in Ocracoke on Monday evening, 2/24/14.
Thank you to everyone who attended the final NC DOT Public Hearing in Ocracoke on Monday evening, 2/24/14.
 
In Part I in this series on the Economic Impact of Building a New Jail we looked at the impact on downtown Washington.
 
So by the slim majority of one vote (4-3) the Beaufort County Board of Commissioner has voted to award design and construction management contracts of up to two million dollars for a new jail at the Chocowinity Industrial Park six miles from the county courthouse.
So by the slim majority of one vote (4-3) the Beaufort County Board of Commissioner has voted to award design and construction management contracts of up to two million dollars for a new jail at the Chocowinity Industrial Park six miles from the county courthouse.
 
Those in attendance at the special called meeting of the Beaufort County Commission today (2-27-14) were exposed to one of the worst displays of arrogance in government we have ever seen in 38 years of attending such meetings.
Those in attendance at the special called meeting of the Beaufort County Commission today (2-27-14) were exposed to one of the worst displays of arrogance in government we have ever seen in 38 years of attending such meetings.
 
February 21, 22 and 23rd Beaufort County Emergency Management will be hosting the 14th annual eastern search exercise.
 
Beaufort County Government offices will open at 12:00 pm Wednesday February 12.
Beaufort County Government offices will open at 12:00 pm Wednesday February 12.
 
If Al Klemm wanted to start a day-care business and took a business plan to the bank to borrow money do you think they would lend him the money if he was using population projections that included people over 20 years of age as potential customers? That is exactly what he is doing with the Jail Stud
If Al Klemm wanted to start a day-care business and took a business plan to the bank to borrow money do you think they would lend him the money if he was using population projections that included people over 20 years of age as potential customers? That is exactly what he is doing with the Jail Stud
 
At the February 3, 2014 Board of Commissioners' meeting Hood Richardson offered a motion to petition Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons to dissolve the current order related to the jail.
At the February 3, 2014 Board of Commissioners' meeting Hood Richardson offered a motion to petition Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons to dissolve the current order related to the jail.
 
At the tail-end of a long meeting Monday night (2-3-14) the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners dealt with an interesting issue.
 
On January 23rd, I had a thorough tour of the Beaufort County Jail and Sheriff's office, where it was clear to me that both of these facilities are in states of gross neglect and lack proper maintenance.
On January 23rd, I had a thorough tour of the Beaufort County Jail and Sheriff's office, where it was clear to me that both of these facilities are in states of gross neglect and lack proper maintenance.
 
The next time you discuss the pleas of local businessmen for taxpayer support of their endangered firms, please remember that businesses are not expected or meant to survive the competition of the market place.
The next time you discuss the pleas of local businessmen for taxpayer support of their endangered firms, please remember that businesses are not expected or meant to survive the competition of the market place.
 
Bureaucrats at the NC Dept. of Transportation plan to coerce local transportation planning organizations into requesting ferry tolls on all untolled ferry routes.
Bureaucrats at the NC Dept. of Transportation plan to coerce local transportation planning organizations into requesting ferry tolls on all untolled ferry routes.
 
Beaufort County is in a unnique position where it desperately needs the the Pantego Wind Energy Project to come into fruition, or be damned to tax its citizens exorbitantly.
Beaufort County is in a unnique position where it desperately needs the the Pantego Wind Energy Project to come into fruition, or be damned to tax its citizens exorbitantly.
 
According to Beaufort County Manager Randall Woodruff, the majority on the Beaufort County Commission are planning on paying for a new jail they are proposing by using non-voter approved long-term debt rather than submitting the issue to a vote of the people.
According to Beaufort County Manager Randall Woodruff, the majority on the Beaufort County Commission are planning on paying for a new jail they are proposing by using non-voter approved long-term debt rather than submitting the issue to a vote of the people.
 
In the brief span of about two minutes at the January meeting of the Beaufort County Commission we were subjected to yet another example of what is wrong with the majority's view of their responsibilities as commissioners.
In the brief span of about two minutes at the January meeting of the Beaufort County Commission we were subjected to yet another example of what is wrong with the majority's view of their responsibilities as commissioners.
 
Everyone knows that the Gang of Four and the Resident Superior Court Judge have already determined that a new jail needs to be built in Beaufort County.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners were put on notice Monday night: "Proceed as you're going and there will be a law suit..."
 
here is an 80% chance we will see wind gust of greater than 60mph at any time between 1:00pm and 8:00pm. There is still a chance of a tornado during the same time frame. We should also expect wind driven sheets of rain as these storms pass.
here is an 80% chance we will see wind gust of greater than 60mph at any time between 1:00pm and 8:00pm. There is still a chance of a tornado during the same time frame. We should also expect wind driven sheets of rain as these storms pass.
 
Please be advised that Severe weather, to include: severe thunderstorms or tornados winds, are possible Saturday Afternoon beginning at 3:00 and lasting through 9:00pm Saturday Evening.
Please be advised that Severe weather, to include: severe thunderstorms or tornados winds, are possible Saturday Afternoon beginning at 3:00 and lasting through 9:00pm Saturday Evening.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2014
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2014
 
We are going to be visited by one of the sneakiest most dangerous weather events known: Wind Chill near or below zero!
We are going to be visited by one of the sneakiest most dangerous weather events known: Wind Chill near or below zero!
 
Mark Finlayson, Director of the U. S. 17 Association, appeared before the Beaufort County Commission at its December meeting to present the "Economic Impact Study" that the Association has had done in support of continued development of U. S. 17.
Mark Finlayson, Director of the U. S. 17 Association, appeared before the Beaufort County Commission at its December meeting to present the "Economic Impact Study" that the Association has had done in support of continued development of U. S. 17.
 
All First Responder Agencies and personnel please take precautions concerning response activities on Sunday as this fast moving storm front passes through the area.
All First Responder Agencies and personnel please take precautions concerning response activities on Sunday as this fast moving storm front passes through the area.
 
At their regular monthly meeting on November 25, 2013 the Beaufort County Board of Education heard a report from Superintendent Don Phipps as well as comments from Paul Varcoe during the Public Comment section of the agenda on the hotly debate issue of the "Common Core."
At their regular monthly meeting on November 25, 2013 the Beaufort County Board of Education heard a report from Superintendent Don Phipps as well as comments from Paul Varcoe during the Public Comment section of the agenda on the hotly debate issue of the "Common Core."
 
From time to time it is most important to be resolved on integral forces affecting our people, as Beaufort County's governing body, to speak as one voice to our representatives from North Carolina that serve in our nation's capitol.
From time to time it is most important to be resolved on integral forces affecting our people, as Beaufort County's governing body, to speak as one voice to our representatives from North Carolina that serve in our nation's capitol.
 
Did you watch the discussion at the December 2 County Commissioners' meeting on video recording of county meeting? Chances are you didn't. It came at the end of a long three-hour meeting.
Did you watch the discussion at the December 2 County Commissioners' meeting on video recording of county meeting? Chances are you didn't. It came at the end of a long three-hour meeting.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioner Jail Committee met Wednesday (12-11-13) to accept proposals from architects and construction companies to do the design work on a new Law Enforcement Complex in the Chocowinity Industrial Park as well as manage the construction once/if construction starts.
The Beaufort County Commissioner Jail Committee met Wednesday (12-11-13) to accept proposals from architects and construction companies to do the design work on a new Law Enforcement Complex in the Chocowinity Industrial Park as well as manage the construction once/if construction starts.
 
The December meeting of the Beaufort County Commissioners was a humdinger.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2013
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2013
 
We should continue to use caution when traveling as we could receive another one-half inch of rain and many culverts are plugged or flow is reduced and standing water can cause hydroplaning in vehicles.
We should continue to use caution when traveling as we could receive another one-half inch of rain and many culverts are plugged or flow is reduced and standing water can cause hydroplaning in vehicles.
 
The main part of this Nor'easter like storm will impact us from about 7:00pm tonight through 7:00am tomorrow morning.
The main part of this Nor'easter like storm will impact us from about 7:00pm tonight through 7:00am tomorrow morning.
 
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