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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 Beaufort Regional Health System (Hospital) met Tuesday and heard a report from the external auditor...that essentially he had nothing to report.
The Beaufort Regional Health System (Hospital) met Tuesday and heard a report from the external auditor...that essentially he had nothing to report.
 
In this article we look at a continuing distortion about reimbursement and the difference in impact on the local economy by a non-profit vs a for-profit operator.
In this article we look at a continuing distortion about reimbursement and the difference in impact on the local economy by a non-profit vs a for-profit operator.
 
Ironically, the UHS Coalition has taken the position that it is they who have respected the law; and others, such as Hood Richardson, who haven't followed the due process.
Ironically, the UHS Coalition has taken the position that it is they who have respected the law; and others, such as Hood Richardson, who haven't followed the due process.
 
By: BCN
We have previously published here our opinion that the major difference between the lease proposals on the Beaufort Regional Health System was in the end-of-the-lease option.
We have previously published here our opinion that the major difference between the lease proposals on the Beaufort Regional Health System was in the end-of-the-lease option.
 
The Washington Daily News has done it yet again. This time it was a hatchet job on SB 8 and charter schools via way of allowing School Board Chairman Robert Belcher to spew lies and distortions.
The Washington Daily News has done it yet again. This time it was a hatchet job on SB 8 and charter schools via way of allowing School Board Chairman Robert Belcher to spew lies and distortions.
 
While the hospital drama has commanded the stage, behind the scenes, Beaufort County administrators and employees have been busy orchestrating several other large projects and partnerships.
While the hospital drama has commanded the stage, behind the scenes, Beaufort County administrators and employees have been busy orchestrating several other large projects and partnerships.
 
By: BCN
We have learned very quickly how University Health Systems intends to operate the Beaufort Regional Health System (UHS). Secretly.
We have learned very quickly how University Health Systems intends to operate the Beaufort Regional Health System (UHS). Secretly.
 
The revised Letter of Intent between BRHS and UHS was signed late Tuesday afternoon.
 
By: BCN
Beginning with the February meeting, the Beaufort County Board of education will hold their regular monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month.
Beginning with the February meeting, the Beaufort County Board of education will hold their regular monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners met at Beaufort Community College for the purpose of reviewing the recommendation from the Beaufort Health System Board of Commissioners.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners met at Beaufort Community College for the purpose of reviewing the recommendation from the Beaufort Health System Board of Commissioners.
 
Here's our challenge to the WDN, our hospital leaders and anyone interested in the outcome of the hospital controversy. Do you know the answer to the following questions:
Here's our challenge to the WDN, our hospital leaders and anyone interested in the outcome of the hospital controversy. Do you know the answer to the following questions:
 
Deatherage notified the WDN, in a Letter to the Editor e-mailed to Publisher Ray McKeithan on Jan. 20, of his amended terms for conducting future interviews with WDN reporters.
Deatherage notified the WDN, in a Letter to the Editor e-mailed to Publisher Ray McKeithan on Jan. 20, of his amended terms for conducting future interviews with WDN reporters.
 
By: BCN
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special-called meeting on Wednesday Jan. 26, at 2:45 p.m., at Beaufort County Community College, Building #8.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special-called meeting on Wednesday Jan. 26, at 2:45 p.m., at Beaufort County Community College, Building #8.
 
By: BCN
At 6:45 p.m. tonight, the Beaufort Regional Health System hospital board voted to recommend accepting an offer from University Health Systems to lease the Washington-based hospital.
At 6:45 p.m. tonight, the Beaufort Regional Health System hospital board voted to recommend accepting an offer from University Health Systems to lease the Washington-based hospital.
 
By: BCN
There are a number messages that I have received from the pro-UHS (at all costs lost, which were all of them) crowd on the lease versus the sell of BRHS.
There are a number messages that I have received from the pro-UHS (at all costs lost, which were all of them) crowd on the lease versus the sell of BRHS.
 
James and Phyllis Boyd and their attorneys have made an egregious mistake...a mistake that goes to the very heart of our system of government.
James and Phyllis Boyd and their attorneys have made an egregious mistake...a mistake that goes to the very heart of our system of government.
 
At a 3:00 p.m. press conference, Hospital Board Finance Committee Chair and County Commission representative on the Hospital Board Hood Richardson explained the CHS action and its implications..
At a 3:00 p.m. press conference, Hospital Board Finance Committee Chair and County Commission representative on the Hospital Board Hood Richardson explained the CHS action and its implications..
 
Community Health Systems has withdrawn its offer to take over the Beaufort Regional Health System.
 
By: BCN
The Beaufort County Commissioners are temporarily enjoined from voting on the transfer of BRHS for 10 days or until further proceedings can be heard in this matter.
The Beaufort County Commissioners are temporarily enjoined from voting on the transfer of BRHS for 10 days or until further proceedings can be heard in this matter.
 
By: BCN
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, January 10, 2011.
 
Advocates for a BRHS affiliation with UHS held an animated, well attended rally today in a parking lot across from the hospital.
Advocates for a BRHS affiliation with UHS held an animated, well attended rally today in a parking lot across from the hospital.
 
By: BCN
Earlier tonight, a crowd of mostly hospital employees chanted "UHS! UHS!" as a procession of Beaufort County commissioners walked into a private room to meet in closed session.
Earlier tonight, a crowd of mostly hospital employees chanted "UHS! UHS!" as a procession of Beaufort County commissioners walked into a private room to meet in closed session.
 
By: BCN
Within, are the respective arguments for and against CHS and UHS, by the most informed members of the Beaufort County public.
 
By: BCN
The videos below will allow readers to review the way the Hospital board made its decision to recommend Community Health Systems over University Health Systems.
The videos below will allow readers to review the way the Hospital board made its decision to recommend Community Health Systems over University Health Systems.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will convene a special called meeting on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the Beaufort County Community College.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will convene a special called meeting on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the Beaufort County Community College.
 
The board took no action except to agree to a recommendation from the County Manager that it meet with representatives of University Health Systems (UHS) and CHS next week.
The board took no action except to agree to a recommendation from the County Manager that it meet with representatives of University Health Systems (UHS) and CHS next week.
 
The BRHS hospital board will submit its recommendation to the Beaufort County Commissioners at 7 p.m. tonight in the Superior Court room in the Beaufort County Courthouse.
The BRHS hospital board will submit its recommendation to the Beaufort County Commissioners at 7 p.m. tonight in the Superior Court room in the Beaufort County Courthouse.
 
By: BCN
The Beaufort County Commissioners are scheduled to meet in the Superior Court room in the Beaufort County Court House at 7:00 PM, Monday night, January 3, 2011 in the Superior Court Room.
The Beaufort County Commissioners are scheduled to meet in the Superior Court room in the Beaufort County Court House at 7:00 PM, Monday night, January 3, 2011 in the Superior Court Room.
 
Thus, it is presumed that officials foresee the possibility that the Hospital's Negotiating Committee will make a recommendation on which proposal for taking over the hospital.
Thus, it is presumed that officials foresee the possibility that the Hospital's Negotiating Committee will make a recommendation on which proposal for taking over the hospital.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners were scheduled to meet in the Superior Court room in the Beaufort County Court House at 7:00 PM, Monday night, December 27, 2010, but the meeting was postponed.
The Beaufort County Commissioners were scheduled to meet in the Superior Court room in the Beaufort County Court House at 7:00 PM, Monday night, December 27, 2010, but the meeting was postponed.
 
In the event that the BRHS hospital board approves a final recommendation, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners is tentatively scheduled to meet Monday night at 7 p.m.
In the event that the BRHS hospital board approves a final recommendation, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners is tentatively scheduled to meet Monday night at 7 p.m.
 
By: BCN
Hopefully, Beaufort County is on the verge of doing some long-awaited long range school facilities planning
Hopefully, Beaufort County is on the verge of doing some long-awaited long range school facilities planning
 
The next publicly held BRHS hospital board meeting is scheduled for Mon., Dec. 27, at 3 p.m.
 
By: BCN
The Beaufort County Health System Board of Commissioners met in special called meeting Thursday (12-16-10) to hear a recommendation from its Finance Committee.
The Beaufort County Health System Board of Commissioners met in special called meeting Thursday (12-16-10) to hear a recommendation from its Finance Committee.
 
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