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The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, January 7, 2013.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, January 7, 2013.
 
Appoints Brigadier General Anthony Tata (U.S. Army, Ret.) as Secretary of Transportation; Sharon Decker as Secretary of Commerce; Bill Daughtridge as Secretary of Administration; Neal Alexander as Director of the State Office of Personnel
Appoints Brigadier General Anthony Tata (U.S. Army, Ret.) as Secretary of Transportation; Sharon Decker as Secretary of Commerce; Bill Daughtridge as Secretary of Administration; Neal Alexander as Director of the State Office of Personnel
 
The director of state facilities for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled said his department will continue to offer annual voter registration and voting assistance for patients and residents.
The director of state facilities for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled said his department will continue to offer annual voter registration and voting assistance for patients and residents.
 
Three Democratic members of the North Carolina congressional delegation have joined President Obama in calling for more gun control as a means of preventing a mass shooting like the one Dec. 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.
Three Democratic members of the North Carolina congressional delegation have joined President Obama in calling for more gun control as a means of preventing a mass shooting like the one Dec. 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.
 
Virtual charter schools and other distance-learning options would be unshackled from the legal-political bind in which they remain idled if Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Forest has his way.
Virtual charter schools and other distance-learning options would be unshackled from the legal-political bind in which they remain idled if Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Forest has his way.
 
Gov.-elect Pat McCrory has ordered an "immediate review" of North Carolina's school safety measures in light of the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn., and said it will be accompanied by scrutiny of the state's mental health programs.
Gov.-elect Pat McCrory has ordered an "immediate review" of North Carolina's school safety measures in light of the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn., and said it will be accompanied by scrutiny of the state's mental health programs.
 
Beaufort County Commissioner Al Klemm touts himself as Beaufort County's economic development commissioner. He recent wrote a letter to the County Compass which we printed in the December 13 edition as a Guest Commentary.
Beaufort County Commissioner Al Klemm touts himself as Beaufort County's economic development commissioner. He recent wrote a letter to the County Compass which we printed in the December 13 edition as a Guest Commentary.
 
Further announcements regarding additional appointments in the McCrory Administration will continue to be made in the weeks ahead leading up to the January 5th swearing-in ceremony.
Further announcements regarding additional appointments in the McCrory Administration will continue to be made in the weeks ahead leading up to the January 5th swearing-in ceremony.
 
The results from November's election for the General Assembly and the Council of State raise questions about the effectiveness of North Carolina's unusual practice of electing 10 executive branch officials.
The results from November's election for the General Assembly and the Council of State raise questions about the effectiveness of North Carolina's unusual practice of electing 10 executive branch officials.
 
I admit it. I'm crazy about my dogs. And yes, they're getting Christmas presents - chew bones for Johnny, and tennis balls for Tony and Dentley.
I admit it. I'm crazy about my dogs. And yes, they're getting Christmas presents - chew bones for Johnny, and tennis balls for Tony and Dentley.
 
Watauga County mountain man Eustace Conway's passion for teaching primitive living came to a sudden halt in October when local government officials shut down his operation, citing safety and health concerns.
Watauga County mountain man Eustace Conway's passion for teaching primitive living came to a sudden halt in October when local government officials shut down his operation, citing safety and health concerns.
 
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced Monday he plans to reappoint Sen. Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph) and Sen. Dan Soucek (R-Watauga) as co-chairmen of the Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education when the legislature convenes early next year.
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced Monday he plans to reappoint Sen. Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph) and Sen. Dan Soucek (R-Watauga) as co-chairmen of the Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education when the legislature convenes early next year.
 
A Civitas investigation has revealed how lobbyist Bob Hall, Director of the liberal advocacy group Democracy North Carolina, is a behind-the-scenes driving force at the State Board of Elections (SBE).
A Civitas investigation has revealed how lobbyist Bob Hall, Director of the liberal advocacy group Democracy North Carolina, is a behind-the-scenes driving force at the State Board of Elections (SBE).
 
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has completed work on the Blount’s Creek Boating Access Area and Public Fishing Area, and it is now open to the public.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has completed work on the Blount’s Creek Boating Access Area and Public Fishing Area, and it is now open to the public.
 
Governor-Elect Pat McCrory announced that he will appoint Thomas Stith to serve as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor, Ambassador Aldona Wos, M.D. to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services and John Skvarla to serve as the Secretary of Environmental and Natural Resources.
Governor-Elect Pat McCrory announced that he will appoint Thomas Stith to serve as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor, Ambassador Aldona Wos, M.D. to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services and John Skvarla to serve as the Secretary of Environmental and Natural Resources.
 
Amid growing sentiment by conservatives that states can derail Obamacare by refusing to create health care exchanges, Gov.-elect Pat McCrory says he has not decided whether to join other Republican governors in following that path.
Amid growing sentiment by conservatives that states can derail Obamacare by refusing to create health care exchanges, Gov.-elect Pat McCrory says he has not decided whether to join other Republican governors in following that path.
 
The 2012 North Carolina legislative short session has come to a close, concluding the first biennium in over 100 years that both chambers of the General Assembly were controlled by Republicans.
The 2012 North Carolina legislative short session has come to a close, concluding the first biennium in over 100 years that both chambers of the General Assembly were controlled by Republicans.
 
"The Devil is in the details" should be the theme of the Legislative Research Commission's Age of Juvenile Offender Committee. This committee is meeting to discuss what to do about last year's "Raise the Age" bill.
"The Devil is in the details" should be the theme of the Legislative Research Commission's Age of Juvenile Offender Committee. This committee is meeting to discuss what to do about last year's "Raise the Age" bill.
 
At their December 3, 2012 regular monthly meeting the Beaufort County Board of Commissioner the board heard a "report" from the county's Tax Collector about drainage district assessments.
At their December 3, 2012 regular monthly meeting the Beaufort County Board of Commissioner the board heard a "report" from the county's Tax Collector about drainage district assessments.
 
Laid-off workers would see their benefits decreased and about 30 percent of the state's businesses would see their unemployment insurance taxes increased under a proposal presented Wednesday to a legislative study panel.
Laid-off workers would see their benefits decreased and about 30 percent of the state's businesses would see their unemployment insurance taxes increased under a proposal presented Wednesday to a legislative study panel.
 
There's high drama going down in Washington. Of course the Big One is the kabuki dance being played over the "fiscal cliff." As we've said before, all that is pure show in our opinion.
There's high drama going down in Washington. Of course the Big One is the kabuki dance being played over the "fiscal cliff." As we've said before, all that is pure show in our opinion.
 
Rep. Walter B. Jones, Jr has been disciplined by the House leadership by kicking him off the House Financial Services Committee. Financial Services is considered one of the most important committees in Congress and is a highly sought after slot.
Rep. Walter B. Jones, Jr has been disciplined by the House leadership by kicking him off the House Financial Services Committee. Financial Services is considered one of the most important committees in Congress and is a highly sought after slot.
 
Nominal "Republican" Al Klemm voted to give presiding control of the Beaufort County Commissioners to the Democrats Monday night as the newly sworn-in board elected its leadership for the coming year.
Nominal "Republican" Al Klemm voted to give presiding control of the Beaufort County Commissioners to the Democrats Monday night as the newly sworn-in board elected its leadership for the coming year.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted four to three retain Jerry Langley as chairman of the board.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, December 3, 2012
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, December 3, 2012
 
The U.S. Department of Education released on Monday state-by-state graduation rates for the 2010-11 school year. North Carolina's rate of 78 percent was tied for 26th-highest in the nation.
The U.S. Department of Education released on Monday state-by-state graduation rates for the 2010-11 school year. North Carolina's rate of 78 percent was tied for 26th-highest in the nation.
 
Civitas Institute President Francis De Luca has called out the head of the State Board of Elections for lying about the state's elections process.
Civitas Institute President Francis De Luca has called out the head of the State Board of Elections for lying about the state's elections process.
 
With the final Bill Cook recount close at hand, Kellie Hopkins, Director of Elections in Beaufort County, issues a statement here below.
With the final Bill Cook recount close at hand, Kellie Hopkins, Director of Elections in Beaufort County, issues a statement here below.
 
Inauguration Festivities will be held on Saturday, January 12 in Capitol Square, where Governor McCrory will participate and deliver his Inaugural Address.
Inauguration Festivities will be held on Saturday, January 12 in Capitol Square, where Governor McCrory will participate and deliver his Inaugural Address.
 
Bill Cook, the hardest working politician I have ever met, has prevailed in the recount to win the right to represent the good people of northeastern North Carolina in North Carolina Senate District 1.
Bill Cook, the hardest working politician I have ever met, has prevailed in the recount to win the right to represent the good people of northeastern North Carolina in North Carolina Senate District 1.
 
We were treated at the November 13 County Commissioners' meeting, once again, to what is apparently a continuation of the nonsense that parades as Beaufort County's approach to economic development.
We were treated at the November 13 County Commissioners' meeting, once again, to what is apparently a continuation of the nonsense that parades as Beaufort County's approach to economic development.
 
Concerning the November 13, 2012 meeting of the Beaufort County Commissioners and the request for a study on the impact of tourism in Beaufort County, the data to date seems to make little or no sense and the various sources do not even confirm each other's findings.
Concerning the November 13, 2012 meeting of the Beaufort County Commissioners and the request for a study on the impact of tourism in Beaufort County, the data to date seems to make little or no sense and the various sources do not even confirm each other's findings.
 
The supporters of the EDC have made the argument that the spending on economic development has a multiplier effect on our local economy, whereby each dollar spent locally by the EDC is magnified by some positive fraction.
The supporters of the EDC have made the argument that the spending on economic development has a multiplier effect on our local economy, whereby each dollar spent locally by the EDC is magnified by some positive fraction.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
 
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