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It is a land where individual freedoms are celebrated, and the raising of an individual's taxes are not.

Brenda Lee Hamilton died on February 18, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Her death was caused by a "canine" animal attack on Indian Run Road near Pantego during the early morning hours.
Brenda Lee Hamilton died on February 18, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Her death was caused by a "canine" animal attack on Indian Run Road near Pantego during the early morning hours.
 
The jail is not intended to be a resort hotel or to bring aid and comfort to criminals. It is to keep dangerous people away from the public and for convicted criminals to serve up to 90 days.
The jail is not intended to be a resort hotel or to bring aid and comfort to criminals. It is to keep dangerous people away from the public and for convicted criminals to serve up to 90 days.
 
I have written a lot and talked a lot about unethical behavior and dishonest behavior by several members of the Board of County Commissioners. In general these guys do business in the back room.
I have written a lot and talked a lot about unethical behavior and dishonest behavior by several members of the Board of County Commissioners. In general these guys do business in the back room.
 
Too many politicians want to make decisions based on what they think you need. Truth is I do not need very much, what about you?
Too many politicians want to make decisions based on what they think you need. Truth is I do not need very much, what about you?
 
My email and snail mail are full of advertisements telling me how to get rich with cannabis or to us commoners "marijuana'.
My email and snail mail are full of advertisements telling me how to get rich with cannabis or to us commoners "marijuana'.
 
This government disaster is not costing what the all knowing, all seeing, Beaufort County master manipulators thought.
This government disaster is not costing what the all knowing, all seeing, Beaufort County master manipulators thought.
 
Normally, I think of the Grand Jury being my protection or stop gap between overly enthusiastic prosecutors and the court system.
Normally, I think of the Grand Jury being my protection or stop gap between overly enthusiastic prosecutors and the court system.
 
Beaufort County Commissioners, at their April 1, 2019 meeting voted not to appoint a committee to look into controlling inmate medical costs.
Beaufort County Commissioners, at their April 1, 2019 meeting voted not to appoint a committee to look into controlling inmate medical costs.
 
The annual Beaufort County Republican Party convention was held at the Beaufort County Court House on March 19, 2019.
The annual Beaufort County Republican Party convention was held at the Beaufort County Court House on March 19, 2019.
 
About half of the jail is shut down at an unbudgeted cost oaf about $2,500 per day.
About half of the jail is shut down at an unbudgeted cost oaf about $2,500 per day.
 
During late September of last year I wrote an article complaining about a $346,000 medical bill for one prisoner held by Beaufort County.
During late September of last year I wrote an article complaining about a $346,000 medical bill for one prisoner held by Beaufort County.
 
Each county in North Carolina has a Grand Jury as required by law. One of the requirements of every Grand Jury is to inspect the county jail on a regular basis.
Each county in North Carolina has a Grand Jury as required by law. One of the requirements of every Grand Jury is to inspect the county jail on a regular basis.
 
During the February Beaufort County Commissioners meeting the County manager, Brian Alligood, took issue with those of us who think continuation budgets are bad things, maybe even evil.
During the February Beaufort County Commissioners meeting the County manager, Brian Alligood, took issue with those of us who think continuation budgets are bad things, maybe even evil.
 
Those who want to build a new Beaufort County jail are back. They are the same kind of scheme that cost Beaufort County taxpayers over 40 million dollars in new schools about ten years ago.
Those who want to build a new Beaufort County jail are back. They are the same kind of scheme that cost Beaufort County taxpayers over 40 million dollars in new schools about ten years ago.
 
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the US Constitution. I focused on the content of the Constitution.
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the US Constitution. I focused on the content of the Constitution.
 
Most people are born and die without knowing one big political secret. That secret is that our American form of government provides all of us with an opportunity to influence government in addition to just voting.
Most people are born and die without knowing one big political secret. That secret is that our American form of government provides all of us with an opportunity to influence government in addition to just voting.
 
Many people in Beaufort County have been upset for 25 years (it has been that long) about only having one vote during each two year election cycle for commissioner.
Many people in Beaufort County have been upset for 25 years (it has been that long) about only having one vote during each two year election cycle for commissioner.
 
In a recent article titled "With friends like these, we don"t need enemies", I explained how the Democrats have managed to keep control of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners when they have only two votes.
In a recent article titled "With friends like these, we don"t need enemies", I explained how the Democrats have managed to keep control of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners when they have only two votes.
 
It is no secret among the truly conservative county commissioners and conservative Republicans that Democrats have held leadership positions on the Board of County Commissioners for the past 12 years.
It is no secret among the truly conservative county commissioners and conservative Republicans that Democrats have held leadership positions on the Board of County Commissioners for the past 12 years.
 
The fiscal year that ended on June 30. 2018 audit was presented. Like all other government audits it reported a glowing success for the commissioners and staff.
The fiscal year that ended on June 30. 2018 audit was presented. Like all other government audits it reported a glowing success for the commissioners and staff.
 
It happened at the Commissioners meeting on October 1, and again at a special called meeting on October 22 2018.
It happened at the Commissioners meeting on October 1, and again at a special called meeting on October 22 2018.
 
I never cease to be amazed that there are people who don't get "the word" about what is going on in local politics.
I never cease to be amazed that there are people who don't get "the word" about what is going on in local politics.
 
If we re-elect Frankie Waters as county commissioner, we can expect four more years like we have gotten the last four years. How do we know that? He has warned us of just that.
If we re-elect Frankie Waters as county commissioner, we can expect four more years like we have gotten the last four years. How do we know that? He has warned us of just that.
 
Why would any politician make irresponsible decisions at critical times during elections.
Why would any politician make irresponsible decisions at critical times during elections.
 
On July 26, 2018 a gospel singing group Called Big Daddy Weave came to town. They performed at Washington High School from 7:00 until 10:00 PM.
On July 26, 2018 a gospel singing group Called Big Daddy Weave came to town. They performed at Washington High School from 7:00 until 10:00 PM.
 
Fake Frankie Waters, also known as King Frankie and Zip Code Waters was the guest speaker at the September 27 Beaufort County Republican Club meeting which was held at La Bella's Italian Restaurant.
Fake Frankie Waters, also known as King Frankie and Zip Code Waters was the guest speaker at the September 27 Beaufort County Republican Club meeting which was held at La Bella's Italian Restaurant.
 
Beaufort County Commissioners by a vote of 5 to 2 requested Sheriff Ernie Coleman present a policy providing for a notice to be given by his department to the person(s) designated by the inmate should the inmate be admitted to the hospital.
Beaufort County Commissioners by a vote of 5 to 2 requested Sheriff Ernie Coleman present a policy providing for a notice to be given by his department to the person(s) designated by the inmate should the inmate be admitted to the hospital.
 
Once upon a time there was a former banker who decided he would run for a public office.
Once upon a time there was a former banker who decided he would run for a public office.
 
Within the last 7 or 8 years the Washington Beaufort Chamber of Commerce the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce along with an assortment of Beaufort County's self appointed smart guys and intellectuals were preaching the merits of welcoming a single non profit provider to give medical services.
Within the last 7 or 8 years the Washington Beaufort Chamber of Commerce the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce along with an assortment of Beaufort County's self appointed smart guys and intellectuals were preaching the merits of welcoming a single non profit provider to give medical services.
 
When Frankie Waters ran for election four years ago, he promised not to raise taxes. He ran as a conservative Republican. He told people things were gong to change when he was elected.
When Frankie Waters ran for election four years ago, he promised not to raise taxes. He ran as a conservative Republican. He told people things were gong to change when he was elected.
 
If you think you got a good deal or a fair deal in the revaluation of your property for taxes this year, there is a very good chance you did not.
If you think you got a good deal or a fair deal in the revaluation of your property for taxes this year, there is a very good chance you did not.
 
I estimate Beaufort County residents will save as much as 5 million dollars in flood insurance premiums each year when the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) are approved by the Beaufort County Commissioners.
I estimate Beaufort County residents will save as much as 5 million dollars in flood insurance premiums each year when the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) are approved by the Beaufort County Commissioners.
 
I have written a couple of articles about the County Manager signing the Social Services memorandum of understanding without the approval the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
I have written a couple of articles about the County Manager signing the Social Services memorandum of understanding without the approval the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
 
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