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Robert Belcher has resigned his position as Chairman of the Beaufort County Board of Education but will remain on the board as the representative from his district.
Robert Belcher has resigned his position as Chairman of the Beaufort County Board of Education but will remain on the board as the representative from his district.
 
We in the Legislature have been busy overriding Beverly Perdue's vetoes. Yesterday we overrode her veto of SB 33, Medical Liability Reforms, SB 496, Medicaid and Health Choice Provider Requirements and SB 781, Regulatory Reform Act of 2011.
We in the Legislature have been busy overriding Beverly Perdue's vetoes. Yesterday we overrode her veto of SB 33, Medical Liability Reforms, SB 496, Medicaid and Health Choice Provider Requirements and SB 781, Regulatory Reform Act of 2011.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, August 1, 2011.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, August 1, 2011.
 
Six in 10 North Carolina voters disagree with Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue's recent veto of a bill requiring a government-issued photo ID to vote, according to a new poll released by the Civitas Institute.
Six in 10 North Carolina voters disagree with Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue's recent veto of a bill requiring a government-issued photo ID to vote, according to a new poll released by the Civitas Institute.
 
Monday was not a good day for Governor Bev Perdue. Her party's representatives in the Legislature abandoned her to the extent that her vetos of several bills were overridden.
Monday was not a good day for Governor Bev Perdue. Her party's representatives in the Legislature abandoned her to the extent that her vetos of several bills were overridden.
 
Belhaven has a contest in their mayoral race as Ronald Winfield has thrown his proverbial "hat-in-the-ring."
Belhaven has a contest in their mayoral race as Ronald Winfield has thrown his proverbial "hat-in-the-ring."
 
We all would like to think that the people we hire to run public service departments would spend the taxpayer's money just like they would spend their own.
We all would like to think that the people we hire to run public service departments would spend the taxpayer's money just like they would spend their own.
 
Municipal elections, except for Belhaven, have come to a close with the most distinguishable fact being the remarkable lack of candidate participation, represented by the incredible point that Aurora and Washington Park do not even have enough candidates to fill their candidate rosters.
Municipal elections, except for Belhaven, have come to a close with the most distinguishable fact being the remarkable lack of candidate participation, represented by the incredible point that Aurora and Washington Park do not even have enough candidates to fill their candidate rosters.
 
The N. C. Court of Appeals today (7-18-11) expanded the protection of students from non-particularized intrusive body searches.
The N. C. Court of Appeals today (7-18-11) expanded the protection of students from non-particularized intrusive body searches.
 
They've changed Congressional District 1, represented by Congressman G. K. Butterfield again. This time it was in response to complaints from Butterfield himself and a number of speakers at the recent public hearings on the plan.
They've changed Congressional District 1, represented by Congressman G. K. Butterfield again. This time it was in response to complaints from Butterfield himself and a number of speakers at the recent public hearings on the plan.
 
Municipal Elections' filing period in Beaufort County has been extended to July 20, 2011 due to lack of participation by candidates seeking municipal office.
Municipal Elections' filing period in Beaufort County has been extended to July 20, 2011 due to lack of participation by candidates seeking municipal office.
 
The N. C. Senate this afternoon (7-13-11) sent a clear message to North Carolina of what it would be like if Republicans gain control of both houses of the legislature in 2012.
The N. C. Senate this afternoon (7-13-11) sent a clear message to North Carolina of what it would be like if Republicans gain control of both houses of the legislature in 2012.
 
Municipal Elections are schedule for the first Tuesday in November in this off-election year, and the last day for the candidates to file to run for office is Friday, July 15, 2011 at high noon.
Municipal Elections are schedule for the first Tuesday in November in this off-election year, and the last day for the candidates to file to run for office is Friday, July 15, 2011 at high noon.
 
The N. C. Senate Redistricting Committee has released its proposed plan. Beaufort County remains in the First Senatorial District without being split.
The N. C. Senate Redistricting Committee has released its proposed plan. Beaufort County remains in the First Senatorial District without being split.
 
The 9th House district will be revised to exclude much/all of Beaufort County from that district.
The 9th House district will be revised to exclude much/all of Beaufort County from that district.
 
Does the majority on the BOC have its head stuck in the sand?
 
The law requires the County to advertise the proposed sale for ten days before closing on it. During that time anyone with 5% of the bid price in cash can submit an upset bid.
The law requires the County to advertise the proposed sale for ten days before closing on it. During that time anyone with 5% of the bid price in cash can submit an upset bid.
 
The "Gang of 5" (Cayton, Langley, McRoy, Booth and Klemm) voted against a resolution authored by Stan Deatherage and supported by Hood Richardson that would have petitioned the General Assembly to override the Governor's veto of House Bill 351.
The "Gang of 5" (Cayton, Langley, McRoy, Booth and Klemm) voted against a resolution authored by Stan Deatherage and supported by Hood Richardson that would have petitioned the General Assembly to override the Governor's veto of House Bill 351.
 
    In their July General Meeting, held July 5, 2011, Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5 to 2 in support of not asking our representatives in the General Assembly to override Governor Beverly Perdue's veto of the "Voter Photo ID Bill."
    In their July General Meeting, held July 5, 2011, Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5 to 2 in support of not asking our representatives in the General Assembly to override Governor Beverly Perdue's veto of the "Voter Photo ID Bill."
 
Randell Woodruff, currently the Camden County Manager, is hired to be Beaufort County's next county manager. By a vote of 6 to 1, the county commissioners appointed the 54 year old executive to take over the reins from Interim County Manager Jim Chrisman.
Randell Woodruff, currently the Camden County Manager, is hired to be Beaufort County's next county manager. By a vote of 6 to 1, the county commissioners appointed the 54 year old executive to take over the reins from Interim County Manager Jim Chrisman.
 
For years in North Carolina, when teachers and state employees complained about salaries that were lower than their counterparts in the private sector.
For years in North Carolina, when teachers and state employees complained about salaries that were lower than their counterparts in the private sector.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. This is the first general meeting post budget, where the county commissioners, by a vote of 5 to 2, raised your property taxes by 6%.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. This is the first general meeting post budget, where the county commissioners, by a vote of 5 to 2, raised your property taxes by 6%.
 
"Tonight, the Republican-controlled legislature turned its back on North Carolina's long-standing commitment to our people to provide quality schools, community colleges and universities - all to save a penny," Perdue stated in a clear reference to the sales tax.
"Tonight, the Republican-controlled legislature turned its back on North Carolina's long-standing commitment to our people to provide quality schools, community colleges and universities - all to save a penny," Perdue stated in a clear reference to the sales tax.
 
You know it's a serious issue when not just one but several of our top military leaders contradict the Commander-in-Chief. Yet another has come forward and said, in effect, that Obama's newly announced Afghanistan policy was not one recommended by the military commanders.
You know it's a serious issue when not just one but several of our top military leaders contradict the Commander-in-Chief. Yet another has come forward and said, in effect, that Obama's newly announced Afghanistan policy was not one recommended by the military commanders.
 
"Governor Perdue continues to play politics and she has once again turned her back on the voters of our state.
"Governor Perdue continues to play politics and she has once again turned her back on the voters of our state.
 
Last week was indeed a busy on as the General Assembly moved toward adjournment. I'll have more on the session later but here is the Speaker's summary of last week's action:
Last week was indeed a busy on as the General Assembly moved toward adjournment. I'll have more on the session later but here is the Speaker's summary of last week's action:
 
There was a large contingent of speakers at Monday (6-20-11) night's public hearing on next year's county budget.
 
In a marathon session, the Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise taxes next year. The vote came after a six-hour session last night (6-20-11).
In a marathon session, the Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise taxes next year. The vote came after a six-hour session last night (6-20-11).
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners met at the the Community College from 5:00 pm to 12:21 am to decide the budget of Beaufort County's Government.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners met at the the Community College from 5:00 pm to 12:21 am to decide the budget of Beaufort County's Government.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, June 20, 2011, with the most important issue being the budget and the subsequent Public Hearing held at 7:00 pm..
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, June 20, 2011, with the most important issue being the budget and the subsequent Public Hearing held at 7:00 pm..
 
Most of the media reports focus on the court's holding that the age of a suspect should be taken into consideration in determining whether the juvenile was legally questioned by police. The court held that age must be a consideration.
Most of the media reports focus on the court's holding that the age of a suspect should be taken into consideration in determining whether the juvenile was legally questioned by police. The court held that age must be a consideration.
 
Recently the Director of the Beaufort County Economic Development Commission (EDC) presented an "annual report" to the County Commissioners.
Recently the Director of the Beaufort County Economic Development Commission (EDC) presented an "annual report" to the County Commissioners.
 
Washington needs a new police station. The current one is woefully inadequate. Everyone agrees with that.
Washington needs a new police station. The current one is woefully inadequate. Everyone agrees with that.
 
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