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Those like us who were raised "cropping" tobacco will know what we mean by saying "we're into the short rows" of the election. Those who don't know, should know.
Those like us who were raised "cropping" tobacco will know what we mean by saying "we're into the short rows" of the election. Those who don't know, should know.
 
Gubernatorial candidates Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton addressed the role of economic incentives in attracting new jobs to North Carolina during their first debate Wednesday night.
Gubernatorial candidates Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton addressed the role of economic incentives in attracting new jobs to North Carolina during their first debate Wednesday night.
 
It's a story that just keeps repeating itself, with some variations, such as the names changing but the basic proposition remains the same.
 
For over a year we have been publishing articles on the dysfunctional Beaufort County Economic Development Commission and its cohort non-profit the Committee of 100.
For over a year we have been publishing articles on the dysfunctional Beaufort County Economic Development Commission and its cohort non-profit the Committee of 100.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners think they have a buyer for the ill-fated Quick Start II building in the Washington Industrial Park.
The Beaufort County Commissioners think they have a buyer for the ill-fated Quick Start II building in the Washington Industrial Park.
 
We hear much ado these days about the issue of federalism. That is, what powers does the national government have and what powers does that level of government not have.
We hear much ado these days about the issue of federalism. That is, what powers does the national government have and what powers does that level of government not have.
 
For example, Ghaith Abdul-Ahod, writing in the UK (England) Guardian provides this analysis of what is behind the violence. The maelstrom of anti-western violence in the Arab world has little to do with an anti-Islam propaganda film released on YouTube.
For example, Ghaith Abdul-Ahod, writing in the UK (England) Guardian provides this analysis of what is behind the violence. The maelstrom of anti-western violence in the Arab world has little to do with an anti-Islam propaganda film released on YouTube.
 
Several years ago someone came up with the idea that the State of North Carolina should control what is dumped into our rivers and sounds. They made a law that said you have to have a permit to "discharge" water into streams, rivers and sounds.
Several years ago someone came up with the idea that the State of North Carolina should control what is dumped into our rivers and sounds. They made a law that said you have to have a permit to "discharge" water into streams, rivers and sounds.
 
History, and apparently the current polls and focus groups, are telling both presidential campaigns that the hot topic among voters right now is: "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"
History, and apparently the current polls and focus groups, are telling both presidential campaigns that the hot topic among voters right now is: "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"
 
The corollary to this is Term Limits. The idea that a politician is elected and can keep getting re-elected year after year we think begins to shape how they think.
The corollary to this is Term Limits. The idea that a politician is elected and can keep getting re-elected year after year we think begins to shape how they think.
 
Thousands of Paul Ryan supporters gave up their Labor Day on Monday (9-3-12) to attend a rally on the ECU campus at which Paul Ryan promised those in attendance that he and Mitt Romney would move immediately after being elected to repeal ObamaCare.
Thousands of Paul Ryan supporters gave up their Labor Day on Monday (9-3-12) to attend a rally on the ECU campus at which Paul Ryan promised those in attendance that he and Mitt Romney would move immediately after being elected to repeal ObamaCare.
 
This is a follow-up of a story we posted Thursday (8-23-12) about a Marine who was detained in Chesterfield County, Virginia for making what authorities contended were threatening comments.
This is a follow-up of a story we posted Thursday (8-23-12) about a Marine who was detained in Chesterfield County, Virginia for making what authorities contended were threatening comments.
 
We recently published an article here that reported on a case in Pennsylvania in which law enforcement officials detained an American citizen apparently only because a "friend" called police and told them he was concerned about the victim's state of mind.
We recently published an article here that reported on a case in Pennsylvania in which law enforcement officials detained an American citizen apparently only because a "friend" called police and told them he was concerned about the victim's state of mind.
 
When the history of America, North Carolina and Beaufort County in the early 21st century is written one of the major issue that will be recalled will be government intervention in private enterprise.
When the history of America, North Carolina and Beaufort County in the early 21st century is written one of the major issue that will be recalled will be government intervention in private enterprise.
 
The Director of the FBI called him in one day and told him he was assigning him to clean up the politics of the most corrupt state in the nation. The agent immediately assumed he was being sent to Chicago. He was shocked when the Director told him his new assignment would be in North Carolina.
The Director of the FBI called him in one day and told him he was assigning him to clean up the politics of the most corrupt state in the nation. The agent immediately assumed he was being sent to Chicago. He was shocked when the Director told him his new assignment would be in North Carolina.
 
Yet just this week we learned from emails that got put out during the debate about the auto industry bailouts that the Obama Administration played favorites with who got the benefits and who got the shaft.
Yet just this week we learned from emails that got put out during the debate about the auto industry bailouts that the Obama Administration played favorites with who got the benefits and who got the shaft.
 
As a trained attorney, Barack Obama should understand the concept of "proximate cause."
As a trained attorney, Barack Obama should understand the concept of "proximate cause."
 
We'd like to think yesterday's run-off primary signals the start of a revolution in American politics.
 
In one of the most astounding events in recent years, Speaker Thom Tillis waded into the controversial Republican Primary--repeat Republican Primary--in an amazing Facebook exchange with Lisa Marley, the publisher of the Truth or Dare blog and a well-respected Republican activist from Dare County.
In one of the most astounding events in recent years, Speaker Thom Tillis waded into the controversial Republican Primary--repeat Republican Primary--in an amazing Facebook exchange with Lisa Marley, the publisher of the Truth or Dare blog and a well-respected Republican activist from Dare County.
 
There is now less than a week left before the run-off election for House District 6. It has turned out that the biggest issue of the campaign has come down to something neither candidate is talking about.
There is now less than a week left before the run-off election for House District 6. It has turned out that the biggest issue of the campaign has come down to something neither candidate is talking about.
 
Just a quick glimpse at those numbers tells you several important things about North Carolina politics.
 
We learned when covering the debacle that was the Beaufort County Hospital's being given to Vidant Health, that this is a common scam being run by a number of health care providers.
We learned when covering the debacle that was the Beaufort County Hospital's being given to Vidant Health, that this is a common scam being run by a number of health care providers.
 
For those who have not been keeping up, here's the story. House Speaker Thom Tillis is reported (by Jonathan Brooks in Walter Jones' campaign) to have recruited and is supporting Arthur Williams for House District 6.
For those who have not been keeping up, here's the story. House Speaker Thom Tillis is reported (by Jonathan Brooks in Walter Jones' campaign) to have recruited and is supporting Arthur Williams for House District 6.
 
We're talking about the flap the Silly People have raised about a sign in Hood Richardson's office window at 208 N. Market Street.
We're talking about the flap the Silly People have raised about a sign in Hood Richardson's office window at 208 N. Market Street.
 
But there is another extremely important race in the run-off and that is for the Republican nomination for Insurance Commissioner.
 
It is entirely possible that N. C. House Speaker Thom Tillis is the most unpopular politician in Eastern North Carolina right now. And it seems to be getting worse with each passing day.
It is entirely possible that N. C. House Speaker Thom Tillis is the most unpopular politician in Eastern North Carolina right now. And it seems to be getting worse with each passing day.
 
Essentially what the story is about is a developer who is trying to avoid being taken into a municipal electric service area. He prefers to be served by Progress Energy because Progress has lower rates than does Smithfield.
Essentially what the story is about is a developer who is trying to avoid being taken into a municipal electric service area. He prefers to be served by Progress Energy because Progress has lower rates than does Smithfield.
 
Someone credited Ronald Reagan with once saying: "The trouble with liberals is that while they often mean well, they simply have not come to grips with reality."
Someone credited Ronald Reagan with once saying: "The trouble with liberals is that while they often mean well, they simply have not come to grips with reality."
 
As Beaufort County and the City of Washington consider the direction their economic development programs will take now that Tom Thompson has resigned, it might be instructive for them to consider a new study done by Thumbtack.com for the Kauffman Foundation.
As Beaufort County and the City of Washington consider the direction their economic development programs will take now that Tom Thompson has resigned, it might be instructive for them to consider a new study done by Thumbtack.com for the Kauffman Foundation.
 
The people of North Carolina have a very low opinion of our governor, the legislature and "how things are done" in North Carolina.
The people of North Carolina have a very low opinion of our governor, the legislature and "how things are done" in North Carolina.
 
The saga continues. The Commissioners were told that Economic Director Tom Thompson was on jury duty the week of June 4. That turns out not to be true. But we'll tell you where he was.
The saga continues. The Commissioners were told that Economic Director Tom Thompson was on jury duty the week of June 4. That turns out not to be true. But we'll tell you where he was.
 
The schizoid nature of politics can be seen right here in Beaufort County. On our County Commission we have 4 Republicans and 3 Democrats. Yet more of the important votes--and nearly all votes that turn on ideology--are 5 to 2.
The schizoid nature of politics can be seen right here in Beaufort County. On our County Commission we have 4 Republicans and 3 Democrats. Yet more of the important votes--and nearly all votes that turn on ideology--are 5 to 2.
 
The Beaufort County and City of Washington taxpayers were treated to another prime example last week of why we have such a mess with the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in Beaufort County.
The Beaufort County and City of Washington taxpayers were treated to another prime example last week of why we have such a mess with the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in Beaufort County.
 
The Jig is up! The long seductive liberal dance toward socialism is coming to a crashing halt.
The Jig is up! The long seductive liberal dance toward socialism is coming to a crashing halt.
 
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