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Charles Zophar (Zoph) Potts, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Charles Zophar (Zoph) Potts, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
 
Beaufort County Community College and local economic development interests recently announced the launch of an effort to certify the county to those seeking to locate their businesses here or expand an existing business.
Beaufort County Community College and local economic development interests recently announced the launch of an effort to certify the county to those seeking to locate their businesses here or expand an existing business.
 
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.
 
We gave away over $1,250,000 in expenses, salaries and crony capitalist subsidies and guarantees between June 2011 and June 2012 while maintaining and funding an empty QSII, an undeveloped Folly on Frederick Rd, and an unoccupied Skills Center.
We gave away over $1,250,000 in expenses, salaries and crony capitalist subsidies and guarantees between June 2011 and June 2012 while maintaining and funding an empty QSII, an undeveloped Folly on Frederick Rd, and an unoccupied Skills Center.
 
The Washington City Council meeting June 11 produced some interesting results. We're still editing the video so we'll have more later but below you will find the video from the first of the meeting.
The Washington City Council meeting June 11 produced some interesting results. We're still editing the video so we'll have more later but below you will find the video from the first of the meeting.
 
The recent suspension of Mr. Tom Thompson’s pay until he meets his requirement to prepare and present the Economic Development Commission’s annual report for 2011 is long over due.
The recent suspension of Mr. Tom Thompson’s pay until he meets his requirement to prepare and present the Economic Development Commission’s annual report for 2011 is long over due.
 
During the last few months the City of Washington has sponsored and applied for several grants, none of which will require any funding to be provided by local taxpayers.
During the last few months the City of Washington has sponsored and applied for several grants, none of which will require any funding to be provided by local taxpayers.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting May 7, 2012, discussed reorganizing the Economic Development Commission and its Committee of 100.
The Beaufort County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting May 7, 2012, discussed reorganizing the Economic Development Commission and its Committee of 100.
 
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
 
In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
 
Ever wonder why that woman wants to lay half naked on the beach or why the 70 year old wants that new sports car. We will not get into explaining those things here but we will try to shed some light on what makes the Economic Development Council (EDC) tick.
Ever wonder why that woman wants to lay half naked on the beach or why the 70 year old wants that new sports car. We will not get into explaining those things here but we will try to shed some light on what makes the Economic Development Council (EDC) tick.
 
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
 
We trust that our leaders have already begun to consider how to fix this debacle. In that light we want to make a couple of points.
 
Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Spinrite Services LLC, a manufacturer of craft yarns, will locate a facility in Beaufort County.
Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Spinrite Services LLC, a manufacturer of craft yarns, will locate a facility in Beaufort County.
 
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
 
Watch for the irrelevant claim that thousands of jobs have been lost since 1980. Actually, healthy economies lose old jobs and create new jobs continually.
Watch for the irrelevant claim that thousands of jobs have been lost since 1980. Actually, healthy economies lose old jobs and create new jobs continually.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners heard a report from the Director of the Economic Development Commission Monday night (3-19-12). It was pretty much the same as those made in the past.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners heard a report from the Director of the Economic Development Commission Monday night (3-19-12). It was pretty much the same as those made in the past.
 
The Beaufort County Economic Development Commission will have a group of talking points, which we have listed here below.
The Beaufort County Economic Development Commission will have a group of talking points, which we have listed here below.
 
For the most part Public Boards and Commissions don't work. The reason Public Boards and Commissions don't work are the same as why our democratic republic has not been working lately.
For the most part Public Boards and Commissions don't work. The reason Public Boards and Commissions don't work are the same as why our democratic republic has not been working lately.
 
Pursuant to the Special Called Meeting for Monday night at 6:00 pm, March 19, 2012, we have received this press release from Beaufort County Employee, Laura Tetterton, to Committee of 100 Members for that aforementioned county commissioner meeting.
Pursuant to the Special Called Meeting for Monday night at 6:00 pm, March 19, 2012, we have received this press release from Beaufort County Employee, Laura Tetterton, to Committee of 100 Members for that aforementioned county commissioner meeting.
 
The Economic Development Commission's By-Laws of July 3, 2001 require convening an annual meeting in March. At this meeting there is to be a formal presentation of an annual report. Was such a meeting held in 2011? Are these meeting not covered by the Open Meeting Laws?
The Economic Development Commission's By-Laws of July 3, 2001 require convening an annual meeting in March. At this meeting there is to be a formal presentation of an annual report. Was such a meeting held in 2011? Are these meeting not covered by the Open Meeting Laws?
 
It is rumored that the property initially earmarked for the incentive land grant to P&G/A&E Manufacturing has not qualified for the state funded sewer grant necessary to improve the property for the construction of A&E's 50,000 sq. ft. building.
It is rumored that the property initially earmarked for the incentive land grant to P&G/A&E Manufacturing has not qualified for the state funded sewer grant necessary to improve the property for the construction of A&E's 50,000 sq. ft. building.
 
The I-95 corridor is no stranger to the disastrous mistakes of economic developers.
The I-95 corridor is no stranger to the disastrous mistakes of economic developers.
 
Add to that a little over five thousand more for an engineering firm to evaluate the maintenance required on this facility that is designed to bring unending prosperity to the area and we are looking at a little over $20,000 of what some folks would call "wasted money".
Add to that a little over five thousand more for an engineering firm to evaluate the maintenance required on this facility that is designed to bring unending prosperity to the area and we are looking at a little over $20,000 of what some folks would call "wasted money".
 
On January 18, 2012, the One NC Fund announced a $180,000 grant for Spinrite Services LLC.
On January 18, 2012, the One NC Fund announced a $180,000 grant for Spinrite Services LLC.
 
The Pantego Wind Farm continues to attract attention by the Beaufort County Commissioners, if for no other reason than several members of the public are intent on being sure the Commissioners understand the issues and the company is putting for a valiant effort to "sell" the project.
The Pantego Wind Farm continues to attract attention by the Beaufort County Commissioners, if for no other reason than several members of the public are intent on being sure the Commissioners understand the issues and the company is putting for a valiant effort to "sell" the project.
 
Certainly our well-informed Beaufort Observer readers know about the recent climate change research fraud. And then there is the little known story of the pfiesteria outbreaks in the 1990's.
Certainly our well-informed Beaufort Observer readers know about the recent climate change research fraud. And then there is the little known story of the pfiesteria outbreaks in the 1990's.
 
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.
 
Prospective lawmakers appeal to Beaufort County voters.
 
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