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In all the debate about building a new jail what may be the most important issue has gone completely un-noticed by the people proposing to spend twenty million dollars or so. Generally stated, that issue is: Alternatives to incarceration.
In all the debate about building a new jail what may be the most important issue has gone completely un-noticed by the people proposing to spend twenty million dollars or so. Generally stated, that issue is: Alternatives to incarceration.
 
The liberal Larry Britt and Windy William Buonanno come to almost all the Beaufort County Commissioner meetings these days, and sit on the back row with somber scowling faces.
The liberal Larry Britt and Windy William Buonanno come to almost all the Beaufort County Commissioner meetings these days, and sit on the back row with somber scowling faces.
 
While I am hardly a political animal - don't really have the time for it - I have, over the years, been rather astute in recognizing the obvious, especially the dubious moves of politicians. I see this odd behavior often from Democrats, and sadly, I now see it from some Republicans as well.
While I am hardly a political animal - don't really have the time for it - I have, over the years, been rather astute in recognizing the obvious, especially the dubious moves of politicians. I see this odd behavior often from Democrats, and sadly, I now see it from some Republicans as well.
 
We have a "daily morning paper" that is delivered (sometimes as early as 9 a.m.) every day except Monday. I rather doubt that the late delivery can be blamed on the carrier.
We have a "daily morning paper" that is delivered (sometimes as early as 9 a.m.) every day except Monday. I rather doubt that the late delivery can be blamed on the carrier.
 
And while it is a condition of behavior over substance; it is a malady most learned rather than a disorder born.
And while it is a condition of behavior over substance; it is a malady most learned rather than a disorder born.
 
There is enough political spin about the jail to create two or three tornadoes. Political spin is a polite way of shading the truth to support a certain point of view.
There is enough political spin about the jail to create two or three tornadoes. Political spin is a polite way of shading the truth to support a certain point of view.
 
According to a front page article in the 11/15 WDN, we have a group of Citizens that wants to undertake a "study" to determine if Beaufort County would benefit from a county tourism authority.
According to a front page article in the 11/15 WDN, we have a group of Citizens that wants to undertake a "study" to determine if Beaufort County would benefit from a county tourism authority.
 
There's been a rousing debate in recent months in Beaufort County about just what the county's role (as well as the City of Washington's) should be in economic growth and development.
There's been a rousing debate in recent months in Beaufort County about just what the county's role (as well as the City of Washington's) should be in economic growth and development.
 
The Washington Daily News and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Candidates' Forum Tuesday night at Beaufort County Community College.
The Washington Daily News and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Candidates' Forum Tuesday night at Beaufort County Community College.
 
After handing over half a million dollars in the last five years or so (ending June 2011), with the understanding that it was seed money and there would be no further public funding (and, as I understood it, no further forgiveness of tax bills) by Washington.
After handing over half a million dollars in the last five years or so (ending June 2011), with the understanding that it was seed money and there would be no further public funding (and, as I understood it, no further forgiveness of tax bills) by Washington.
 
The newcomers down at the WDN have made a startling discovery: Not everyone who registers or gets elected as a "Republican" votes the way Republicans are supposed to vote.
The newcomers down at the WDN have made a startling discovery: Not everyone who registers or gets elected as a "Republican" votes the way Republicans are supposed to vote.
 
We've got to save the Turnage. We being the taxpayers. If you don't believe me, just check out the headline and accompanying article in the Friday (6/29) WDN.
We've got to save the Turnage. We being the taxpayers. If you don't believe me, just check out the headline and accompanying article in the Friday (6/29) WDN.
 
According to their web site, the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation (PTRF) Mission is,:"To monitor and enhance the Tar-Pamlico River and watershed while promoting environmental justice".
According to their web site, the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation (PTRF) Mission is,:"To monitor and enhance the Tar-Pamlico River and watershed while promoting environmental justice".
 
There was an article in the 6/29 issue of the WDN (page 3, News Briefs) that said the NC backers of the NC private tuition law have given up (for now).
There was an article in the 6/29 issue of the WDN (page 3, News Briefs) that said the NC backers of the NC private tuition law have given up (for now).
 
What is actually sane about this report? What do you find acceptable about a one sided public relations piece being submitted, 75 days late and only after a threatened suspension of pay, in place of documented tool for management review and oversight?
What is actually sane about this report? What do you find acceptable about a one sided public relations piece being submitted, 75 days late and only after a threatened suspension of pay, in place of documented tool for management review and oversight?
 
If there are any among us who believe that a reassessment will result in an overall reduction in taxes, much less even a revenue neutral situation, I have a bridge I'll sell them.
If there are any among us who believe that a reassessment will result in an overall reduction in taxes, much less even a revenue neutral situation, I have a bridge I'll sell them.
 
At the May 7, 2012, meeting we saw one of the most significant displays of bad government we have ever seen. The item on the agenda was simply: "Resolution to End Corporate Welfare In North Carolina and Beaufort County."
At the May 7, 2012, meeting we saw one of the most significant displays of bad government we have ever seen. The item on the agenda was simply: "Resolution to End Corporate Welfare In North Carolina and Beaufort County."
 
NC House Rep. Bill Cook is running for NC Senate, District 1, since his NC House District was re-districted into extinction.
NC House Rep. Bill Cook is running for NC Senate, District 1, since his NC House District was re-districted into extinction.
 
The foxes seem to be massing around the hen house. According to a front page article in the 5/1 edition of the WDN, the meeting called a few days ago by the EDC chairman to announce his retirement.
The foxes seem to be massing around the hen house. According to a front page article in the 5/1 edition of the WDN, the meeting called a few days ago by the EDC chairman to announce his retirement.
 
Those of us at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time reporting on the Beaufort Hospital than any other single story in the last three years. It is, as we have learned, a sordid tale, with many angles.
Those of us at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time reporting on the Beaufort Hospital than any other single story in the last three years. It is, as we have learned, a sordid tale, with many angles.
 
Will Roger is reported to have said: "All I know is what I read in the newspaper." Fortunately we have better sources of news and information these days.
Will Roger is reported to have said: "All I know is what I read in the newspaper." Fortunately we have better sources of news and information these days.
 
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.
 
Guess what. It's time to put our next county budget together. Boy!! Time really seems to fly when you're having fun...
Guess what. It's time to put our next county budget together. Boy!! Time really seems to fly when you're having fun...
 
On Feb. 19, 2012 the lead article in the WDN tells us that according to the intrepid chairman of NC-20 (a coalition of 20 eastern North Carolina counties) "We killed sea level rise inflation".
On Feb. 19, 2012 the lead article in the WDN tells us that according to the intrepid chairman of NC-20 (a coalition of 20 eastern North Carolina counties) "We killed sea level rise inflation".
 
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".
 
The Washington Daily News is once again feeding us the line our "leaders" want us to believe. Those leaders include Alan Jordan, Jerry Langley, Al Klemm and Jay McRoy.
The Washington Daily News is once again feeding us the line our "leaders" want us to believe. Those leaders include Alan Jordan, Jerry Langley, Al Klemm and Jay McRoy.
 
Beaufort County Now, a viable news and information platform since its inception 23 months earlier, has set the standard on how these platforms should operate.
Beaufort County Now, a viable news and information platform since its inception 23 months earlier, has set the standard on how these platforms should operate.
 
ometimes we agree with the WDN's editorial position and sometimes we don't. Either way we don't hesitate to say so. We think competition in ideas is just as good as competition in other areas.
ometimes we agree with the WDN's editorial position and sometimes we don't. Either way we don't hesitate to say so. We think competition in ideas is just as good as competition in other areas.
 
The Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce looks forward to Saturday's Triathlon (July 30, 2011) to help stimulate local economy and also provide a healthy platform for good, clean fun.
The Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce looks forward to Saturday's Triathlon (July 30, 2011) to help stimulate local economy and also provide a healthy platform for good, clean fun.
 
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.
 
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.
 
The WDN persists in its whining about Beaufort County being split in the proposed House districting plan. We pointed out that the plan does so because of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
The WDN persists in its whining about Beaufort County being split in the proposed House districting plan. We pointed out that the plan does so because of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
 
Tell us what you have against the Voting Rights Act? Is that piece of legislation, and specifically its most recent extension, something the WDN is "concerned" about?
Tell us what you have against the Voting Rights Act? Is that piece of legislation, and specifically its most recent extension, something the WDN is "concerned" about?
 
So the Non-profits are being targeted according to the lead headline in the 6/2/2011 edition of the WDN. Who, besides Hood Richardson would do such a thing??
So the Non-profits are being targeted according to the lead headline in the 6/2/2011 edition of the WDN. Who, besides Hood Richardson would do such a thing??
 
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