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The Washington City Council adopted the FY 2012 budget on a split 3-2 vote Monday night (6-13-11).
The Washington City Council adopted the FY 2012 budget on a split 3-2 vote Monday night (6-13-11).
 
My update this week comes primarily from the Speaker of the House, Thom Tillis:
My update this week comes primarily from the Speaker of the House, Thom Tillis:
 
The issue before the Beaufort County School Board in a special called workshop meeting Monday (6-6-11) was whether to reduce its budget request for next year in order to try to help the County avoid a 10% tax increase.
The issue before the Beaufort County School Board in a special called workshop meeting Monday (6-6-11) was whether to reduce its budget request for next year in order to try to help the County avoid a 10% tax increase.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners ended their scheduled budget workshops with a bang rather than a whimper Monday night.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners ended their scheduled budget workshops with a bang rather than a whimper Monday night.
 
But by way of commentary, if we read the list correctly the Legislature would cut the Learn and Earn program that allows student to enroll in community college courses and get high school credits, including the Early College programs.
But by way of commentary, if we read the list correctly the Legislature would cut the Learn and Earn program that allows student to enroll in community college courses and get high school credits, including the Early College programs.
 
The budget workshop sessions by the County Commissioners have been an amazing spectacle.
 
Admiral Mike Mullen is scheduled to Retire October 1, 2011 as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. President Barrack Obama has picked US Army General Martin Dempsey to replace Admiral Mullen.
Admiral Mike Mullen is scheduled to Retire October 1, 2011 as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. President Barrack Obama has picked US Army General Martin Dempsey to replace Admiral Mullen.
 
County Assembly Day brings county commissioners to Raleigh from across the state of North Carolina to hear this redundant message of belt-tightening.
County Assembly Day brings county commissioners to Raleigh from across the state of North Carolina to hear this redundant message of belt-tightening.
 
On May 19, 2011 at approximately 9:23 a.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire on Jack’s Street in Mimosa Mobile Home Park in Washington. Deputies and fire fighters responded to the location to find an uninhabited singlewide home in flames.
On May 19, 2011 at approximately 9:23 a.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire on Jack’s Street in Mimosa Mobile Home Park in Washington. Deputies and fire fighters responded to the location to find an uninhabited singlewide home in flames.
 
The Beaufort County School Board hopefully has finally gotten the message that there is a recession going on. In a rare move of frugality they voted Tuesday (5-17-11) night not to go all out in spending on a project to replace some football bleachers at Washington High School.
The Beaufort County School Board hopefully has finally gotten the message that there is a recession going on. In a rare move of frugality they voted Tuesday (5-17-11) night not to go all out in spending on a project to replace some football bleachers at Washington High School.
 
It´s that time of year. Non-profits throughout the country are filing their IRS form 990´s, with one exception locally - Beaufort County Hospital Association.
It´s that time of year. Non-profits throughout the country are filing their IRS form 990´s, with one exception locally - Beaufort County Hospital Association.
 
The N. C. House has passed what I believe to be a very responsible budget for the next biennium.
 
At the 5-9-11 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting, County Manager Paul Spruill recommended a budget that would increase property taxes by five cents next year.
At the 5-9-11 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting, County Manager Paul Spruill recommended a budget that would increase property taxes by five cents next year.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 9, 2011.
 
Thanks to the Beaufort Observer for these informative videos on the Beaufort County Taxpayer's largest expense.
 
Josh Kay will be the new Washington City Manager. The Washington Council announced that last night (5-2-11) and the Clinton, South Carolina council met and accepted Mr. Kay's resignation.
Josh Kay will be the new Washington City Manager. The Washington Council announced that last night (5-2-11) and the Clinton, South Carolina council met and accepted Mr. Kay's resignation.
 
Rep. Bill Cook, R-Beaufort/Pitt, held a Town Hall session sponsored by the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party on April 21.
Rep. Bill Cook, R-Beaufort/Pitt, held a Town Hall session sponsored by the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party on April 21.
 
The School Board says it will lose $1,773,488 if the state cuts 5% and $3,207,841 if they cut state appropriations by 10%. They are hoping the County Commissioners will pick up most of those cuts.
The School Board says it will lose $1,773,488 if the state cuts 5% and $3,207,841 if they cut state appropriations by 10%. They are hoping the County Commissioners will pick up most of those cuts.
 
Members of the public may comment on the current district plans, communities of interest, voting history, or any other topic related to redistricting.
Members of the public may comment on the current district plans, communities of interest, voting history, or any other topic related to redistricting.
 
By: BCN
Any N.C. District 6 resident, with a social or political concern, can rest assured that they will be granted some face time with their representative to the N.C. General Assembly this Thursday.
Any N.C. District 6 resident, with a social or political concern, can rest assured that they will be granted some face time with their representative to the N.C. General Assembly this Thursday.
 
By: BCN
Since July 2003, Spruill has been a steadying force in the county, amidst equally constant disturbances.
 
By: BCN
Replacing Spruill, at least temporarily, will be Beaufort County Assistant Manager and Finance Officer Jim Chrisman.
Replacing Spruill, at least temporarily, will be Beaufort County Assistant Manager and Finance Officer Jim Chrisman.
 
By: BCN
The bill is entitled the Property Owners Protection Act. It is designed to curtail abuses in land-use planning, particularly by local governments and especially by "over-zealous" staff.
The bill is entitled the Property Owners Protection Act. It is designed to curtail abuses in land-use planning, particularly by local governments and especially by "over-zealous" staff.
 
The Beaufort Regional Health System may have more problems on its hands than we have yet been told about.
 
It was a 5-2 vote again, but not the usual 5-2 vote. That is, a vote to support more charter schools in North Carolina.
 
Deatherage's motion failed, with only him and Commissioner Hood Richardson voting in its favor; and Commissioners Jay McRoy, Al Klemm, Robert Cayton, Ed Booth and Jerry Langley voting against.
Deatherage's motion failed, with only him and Commissioner Hood Richardson voting in its favor; and Commissioners Jay McRoy, Al Klemm, Robert Cayton, Ed Booth and Jerry Langley voting against.
 
By: BCN
In a 5-2 vote, with Dem. Commissioner Robert Cayton crossing the isle, the board approved Rep. Commissioner Stan Deatherage's resolution of county support in Senate Bill 8.
In a 5-2 vote, with Dem. Commissioner Robert Cayton crossing the isle, the board approved Rep. Commissioner Stan Deatherage's resolution of county support in Senate Bill 8.
 
By: BCN
University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina (UHS) has reduced its offer to take over Beaufort Regional Health Systems (BRHS).
University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina (UHS) has reduced its offer to take over Beaufort Regional Health Systems (BRHS).
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 4, 2011.
 
The Republican controlled Legislature has been debating allowing more public charter schools in the state.
The Republican controlled Legislature has been debating allowing more public charter schools in the state.
 
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
No more excuses: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Within the next week, all City of Washington residential solid-waste customers should be outfitted with a blue, 95-gallon roll-out recycling cart.
No more excuses: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Within the next week, all City of Washington residential solid-waste customers should be outfitted with a blue, 95-gallon roll-out recycling cart.
 
By: BCN
We are especially upset that Rep. G. K. Butterfield, has violated the spirit of the Congressional Ethics Committee while he is a serving member of that body.
We are especially upset that Rep. G. K. Butterfield, has violated the spirit of the Congressional Ethics Committee while he is a serving member of that body.
 
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