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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 victims of stolen-identity tax refund fraud are real people, not just statistics. Two of them, whose names came up in a Carolina Journal...
The victims of stolen-identity tax refund fraud are real people, not just statistics. Two of them, whose names came up in a Carolina Journal...
 
Beaufort County Health Department, along with hundreds of communities across the United States, is celebrating the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our children, communities, and public health.
Beaufort County Health Department, along with hundreds of communities across the United States, is celebrating the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our children, communities, and public health.
 
The more effective public health efforts are in keeping the community safe, healthy, and free of diseases, the less residents notice them.
The more effective public health efforts are in keeping the community safe, healthy, and free of diseases, the less residents notice them.
 
As normal be alert when driving in a Thunderstorm and please remain “Weather Aware” tonight.
As normal be alert when driving in a Thunderstorm and please remain “Weather Aware” tonight.
 
House Bill 408 is working its way through the General Assembly. That's the bill that was introduced at the request of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners to ban road-side hunting in the county.
House Bill 408 is working its way through the General Assembly. That's the bill that was introduced at the request of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners to ban road-side hunting in the county.
 
Talked with weather service and tomorrow morning commute could be interesting with the potential for short periods of heavy downpours of rain, gusty winds and lightning/thunder during the time period 6:00am through 9:00am.
Talked with weather service and tomorrow morning commute could be interesting with the potential for short periods of heavy downpours of rain, gusty winds and lightning/thunder during the time period 6:00am through 9:00am.
 
After two hours of discussion and comment earlier this afternoon, a measure freezing the state’s renewable energy portfolio standard squeaked through a House Commerce subcommittee...
After two hours of discussion and comment earlier this afternoon, a measure freezing the state’s renewable energy portfolio standard squeaked through a House Commerce subcommittee...
 
Back in February, at the annual Board of Commissioners' retreat, the architectural firm hired by the county to do a study on building a new jail was making its presentation of the options it had identified.
Back in February, at the annual Board of Commissioners' retreat, the architectural firm hired by the county to do a study on building a new jail was making its presentation of the options it had identified.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners and the Beaufort County Board of Education held a joint meeting Monday (4-1-13) the hour before the regularly scheduled Commissioners' meeting.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners and the Beaufort County Board of Education held a joint meeting Monday (4-1-13) the hour before the regularly scheduled Commissioners' meeting.
 
Rather than trickle down fees, certain state legislators seek to eliminate costs for locals and encourage tourism by removing all ferry tolls in coastal North Carolina.
Rather than trickle down fees, certain state legislators seek to eliminate costs for locals and encourage tourism by removing all ferry tolls in coastal North Carolina.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 1, 2013
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 1, 2013
 
The state House Thursday gave its final approval to a Good Samaritan law, a change in state law that would provide limited immunity from prosecution for people who summon medical help for a person who overdoses on drugs.
The state House Thursday gave its final approval to a Good Samaritan law, a change in state law that would provide limited immunity from prosecution for people who summon medical help for a person who overdoses on drugs.
 
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 is the deadline for comments about the proposed rules, including ferry tax amounts, addressed to the NC Dept. of Transportation.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 is the deadline for comments about the proposed rules, including ferry tax amounts, addressed to the NC Dept. of Transportation.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Educations, at its regular monthly meeting March 19, 2013 voted 7-1 to abandon its traditional standing committee system.
The Beaufort County Board of Educations, at its regular monthly meeting March 19, 2013 voted 7-1 to abandon its traditional standing committee system.
 
In the meanwhile, no further ferry toll bills were filed this week, although one or two are in the drafting stage.
In the meanwhile, no further ferry toll bills were filed this week, although one or two are in the drafting stage.
 
The hottest issue in Beaufort County government these days is the jail. We're being told the jail is not adequate and is unsafe.
The hottest issue in Beaufort County government these days is the jail. We're being told the jail is not adequate and is unsafe.
 
I want to add my thanks for Bob Huets to that of Delma Blinson. Bob has done a great job in moving us one step closer to ending the disaster that the EDC has created with the industrial parks.
I want to add my thanks for Bob Huets to that of Delma Blinson. Bob has done a great job in moving us one step closer to ending the disaster that the EDC has created with the industrial parks.
 
At their regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2013 the Beaufort County Commissioners voted to approve a complex business deal to get rid of the infamous Blue Goose and reward the three companies involved with incentives to create 54 new jobs.
At their regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2013 the Beaufort County Commissioners voted to approve a complex business deal to get rid of the infamous Blue Goose and reward the three companies involved with incentives to create 54 new jobs.
 
Congratulations to everyone who travelled to Raleigh for Monday night's Public Hearing on the ferry tax issue.
Congratulations to everyone who travelled to Raleigh for Monday night's Public Hearing on the ferry tax issue.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting March 11, 2013 voted 6-1 to ban roadside hunting in the County.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting March 11, 2013 voted 6-1 to ban roadside hunting in the County.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, March 11, 2013.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, March 11, 2013.
 
NC DOT has added a third Public Hearing about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
 
NC 20 learned earlier today that NC Department of Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has reached a settlement agreement with the NC Rate Bureau on the Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing that was submitted in October 2012.
NC 20 learned earlier today that NC Department of Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has reached a settlement agreement with the NC Rate Bureau on the Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing that was submitted in October 2012.
 
Here is the latest briefing from the NWS concerning the incoming storm. It appears the storm will be tracking further North than originally expected.
Here is the latest briefing from the NWS concerning the incoming storm. It appears the storm will be tracking further North than originally expected.
 
NC DOT has added a third Public Hearing about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
NC DOT has added a third Public Hearing about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
 
Please stay weather aware over the weekend for a possible Nor'easter which could form just off shore in South Carolina and begin moving Northwest next Wednesday and could provide a very wet and windy problem here in Beaufort County for about 36 hours.
Please stay weather aware over the weekend for a possible Nor'easter which could form just off shore in South Carolina and begin moving Northwest next Wednesday and could provide a very wet and windy problem here in Beaufort County for about 36 hours.
 
Beaufort County Limited Voting Method Committee
 
NC DOT announced today it will hold two public meetings about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
NC DOT announced today it will hold two public meetings about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
 
Who gets to run Charlotte Douglas International Airport has become a prickly, billion-dollar turf battle. City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County officials want to ground what they see as an unnecessary power grab orchestrated by...
Who gets to run Charlotte Douglas International Airport has become a prickly, billion-dollar turf battle. City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County officials want to ground what they see as an unnecessary power grab orchestrated by...
 
Beaufort County's Commissioners will meet Monday, February 25, 2013, to discuss economic development, including two public hearings on the transfer of county property.
Beaufort County's Commissioners will meet Monday, February 25, 2013, to discuss economic development, including two public hearings on the transfer of county property.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 4, the first step towards paying off North Carolina's $2.5 billion debt to the federal government and reforming North Carolina's unemployment insurance system.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 4, the first step towards paying off North Carolina's $2.5 billion debt to the federal government and reforming North Carolina's unemployment insurance system.
 
I think based on the current forecast, we have a possibility of spotty (protected or elevated) roadway conditions that could lend themselves to the formation of "Black Ice" in the early morning hours tomorrow.
I think based on the current forecast, we have a possibility of spotty (protected or elevated) roadway conditions that could lend themselves to the formation of "Black Ice" in the early morning hours tomorrow.
 
This school board action, apparently initiated by Mrs. Winstead, is a good move.
 
Now, nearly twenty months later, the county faces a major lawsuit over the incident, and may be involved in yet another one in the coming months according to reliable sources familiar with the case.
Now, nearly twenty months later, the county faces a major lawsuit over the incident, and may be involved in yet another one in the coming months according to reliable sources familiar with the case.
 
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