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Barring some last minute miracle by our County Commissioners and/or the Financial Staff at the hospital, we may be faced with having to sign over the facility to UHS.
Barring some last minute miracle by our County Commissioners and/or the Financial Staff at the hospital, we may be faced with having to sign over the facility to UHS.
 
When something looks too good to be true, or if it smells fishy, you can bet that it is!
When something looks too good to be true, or if it smells fishy, you can bet that it is!
 
Should North Carolina remove the cap now existing on the number of public charter schools in the state?
 
Okay, I get it. I need to do what you tell me to do, and be more amenable to your loyal readers, whom you control.
Okay, I get it. I need to do what you tell me to do, and be more amenable to your loyal readers, whom you control.
 
The Washington Daily News (editorial on 1-30-11) bestows upon us their wisdom in assessing an "Understandable frustration."
The Washington Daily News (editorial on 1-30-11) bestows upon us their wisdom in assessing an "Understandable frustration."
 
A high school in Pennsylvania, McCaskey East High School, is in the news as a result of intentionally segregating students by race and gender.
A high school in Pennsylvania, McCaskey East High School, is in the news as a result of intentionally segregating students by race and gender.
 
The largest amount of time was spent on awards and recognitions followed by a discussion of revisions in the student dress code.
The largest amount of time was spent on awards and recognitions followed by a discussion of revisions in the student dress code.
 
There are probably few people who realize it, simply because they have not thought about it much, but the Hospital Controversy has produced a milestone in Beaufort County.
There are probably few people who realize it, simply because they have not thought about it much, but the Hospital Controversy has produced a milestone in Beaufort County.
 
Stan Deatherage, and to a lesser extent, Hood Richardson, have come under strong attacks by some of the supporters of University Health Systems taking over the Beaufort Hospital.
Stan Deatherage, and to a lesser extent, Hood Richardson, have come under strong attacks by some of the supporters of University Health Systems taking over the Beaufort Hospital.
 
Socialized health care has always conjured up the fear of rationed health care to those deemed of lower social value, such as the elderly and the disabled.
Socialized health care has always conjured up the fear of rationed health care to those deemed of lower social value, such as the elderly and the disabled.
 
On Saturday, January 8th, the country witnessed a tragic and horrific act of violence. Six innocent individuals were killed at a shopping center in Tucson, Arizona.
On Saturday, January 8th, the country witnessed a tragic and horrific act of violence. Six innocent individuals were killed at a shopping center in Tucson, Arizona.
 
Deatherage said that he does not intend to show political loyalty to those who did not choose him as their candidate for good reason.
Deatherage said that he does not intend to show political loyalty to those who did not choose him as their candidate for good reason.
 
By: BCN
The State of North Carolina and every school system in the state, including Beaufort County, is going to be in for a rough financial ride next year, and every year until the economy improves. The prob
The State of North Carolina and every school system in the state, including Beaufort County, is going to be in for a rough financial ride next year, and every year until the economy improves. The prob
 
It almost got out of hand because Sandy Hardy persisted in trying to rhetorically trump other individuals and the process, but he's an attorney so what more can we say.
It almost got out of hand because Sandy Hardy persisted in trying to rhetorically trump other individuals and the process, but he's an attorney so what more can we say.
 
This article is offered not as news but as documentation of how our school board violates the spirit of running our schools in a transparent manner.
This article is offered not as news but as documentation of how our school board violates the spirit of running our schools in a transparent manner.
 
It's settled. The Washington Daily News editorial team is better equipped for politics than a democratic election.
 
By: BCN
They wanted to use our hard-earned tax dollars to pay for insurance coverage for abortions, a procedure that too many find offensive to their conscience.
They wanted to use our hard-earned tax dollars to pay for insurance coverage for abortions, a procedure that too many find offensive to their conscience.
 
This edition of the Teacher's Desk is a reprint of an article by John Hood in the Carolina Journal. It is posted in its entirety here.
This edition of the Teacher's Desk is a reprint of an article by John Hood in the Carolina Journal. It is posted in its entirety here.
 
Politics in Beaufort County have always been like the step-child of dysfunctional parenting.
 
Washington Daily News County Commissioner Jay McRoy stated: "There's no doubt I'd have to support UHS because the problem with the local health care system is the reimbursement."
Washington Daily News County Commissioner Jay McRoy stated: "There's no doubt I'd have to support UHS because the problem with the local health care system is the reimbursement."
 
We don't pretend to be as wise as Messrs. McRoy, Klemm or our august peers at the WDN but it kind of makes sense to us that you don't bargain away your health care system.
We don't pretend to be as wise as Messrs. McRoy, Klemm or our august peers at the WDN but it kind of makes sense to us that you don't bargain away your health care system.
 
Relative to other nations, the United States slipped further down the list in the latest results of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Relative to other nations, the United States slipped further down the list in the latest results of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA).
 
The Beaufort County Board of Education, meeting in its regular monthly meeting announced a change in its practice of releasing personnel information to the public.
The Beaufort County Board of Education, meeting in its regular monthly meeting announced a change in its practice of releasing personnel information to the public.
 
On top of all that Beaufort County is about out of money, and facing a crisis with its hospital. The 5 member liberal voting block on the County Commission has been spending more than it has taken in.
On top of all that Beaufort County is about out of money, and facing a crisis with its hospital. The 5 member liberal voting block on the County Commission has been spending more than it has taken in.
 
We are a Republic. We are represented by those who most reflect our values. How will you make a difference?
 
he Beaufort County Board of Education came up on the wrong side of another legal issue this week.
 
The good news is that Community Health Systems (CHS) has agreed to re-enter the negotiations on proposals to take over the Beaufort Health System.
The good news is that Community Health Systems (CHS) has agreed to re-enter the negotiations on proposals to take over the Beaufort Health System.
 
I wish I could say that all politicians have the taxpayer's best interests at heart, but in this election for Beaufort County Commissioner, we are finding out otherwise.
I wish I could say that all politicians have the taxpayer's best interests at heart, but in this election for Beaufort County Commissioner, we are finding out otherwise.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Education approved joining a legal consortium led by the NC School Boards Association to challenge or "clarify" recently adopted changes to NC's public records
The Beaufort County Board of Education approved joining a legal consortium led by the NC School Boards Association to challenge or "clarify" recently adopted changes to NC's public records
 
Is this the year that we take back our government, or is it the year that we continue to bow to the special interests in Beaufort County?
Is this the year that we take back our government, or is it the year that we continue to bow to the special interests in Beaufort County?
 
Suspended N. C. students can go unschooled. It was a story on the NC Supreme Court's rulings in two cases that came from Beaufort County.
Suspended N. C. students can go unschooled. It was a story on the NC Supreme Court's rulings in two cases that came from Beaufort County.
 
In 1787, a group of brilliant Americans met in Philadelphia with the task of setting up a government to effectively manage a union of independent, and sovereign states.
In 1787, a group of brilliant Americans met in Philadelphia with the task of setting up a government to effectively manage a union of independent, and sovereign states.
 
There were no (zero) upset citizens protesting the new sex ed. curriculum when the School Board adopted the program last week. Chalk one up for the new superintendent, Dr. Don Phipps.
There were no (zero) upset citizens protesting the new sex ed. curriculum when the School Board adopted the program last week. Chalk one up for the new superintendent, Dr. Don Phipps.
 
Meeting in its regular monthly meeting on September 21, 2010 the Beaufort County Board of Education gave approval for a rather unique "fundraiser" at John Cotton Tayloe School.
Meeting in its regular monthly meeting on September 21, 2010 the Beaufort County Board of Education gave approval for a rather unique "fundraiser" at John Cotton Tayloe School.
 
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