Comments by Buzz Cayton | Eastern NC Now

The uninformed voter is one of our biggest enemies. With all of the infighting and inuendoes where does the average person find the truth. Then we have new-commers, those who have been out of touch for years and Igysobs (I've got you now you SOB) out to get even rather than build our community. Our one goal should be, "What is good for the people" and who can deliver.

Commented: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 @ 9:52 am By: Buzz Cayton

All the markings of a Rino. I only got to shake hands with him at another meeting, and it was not manly handshake. We need strength in Raleigh.

Commented: Friday, January 30th, 2026 @ 5:57 pm By: Buzz Cayton

Question?
When they cross state lines can that state pull their license?

Commented: Thursday, January 8th, 2026 @ 9:23 am By: Buzz Cayton

This is an excellent and timely report from Nick Fritz. Washington and Beaufort County truly stand at the threshold of long-term success—if we can align around the right leadership and a shared vision.
I strongly believe in synergism. If our City Council, County Commission, and Economic Development Commission could work in concert rather than in silos, we could make meaningful progress for both the city and the county. Consider the assets already in place: within a 30-mile radius of Washington, there are approximately twenty-five boat builders. Our airport was once positioned to become a drone development center for the East Coast—what happened to that opportunity? With our waterfront, natural beauty, and quality of life, Washington should be an attractive bedroom community for Greenville.
So what is the primary obstacle? In my view, it is our school system. Private and charter schools can play a role, but the real need is a return to strong, efficient public schools—strategically loca

Commented: Friday, January 2nd, 2026 @ 10:09 am By: Buzz Cayton

Glad to hear from our Bath Parent that all kids in Beaufort County are learning Cursive. Wonder if we could get some help for the 65% of our students who are not at Math and reading Level? How are we doing on multiplication tables? I bet they know a lot about DEI. A little help with real American History would be good too.

Commented: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 @ 10:58 am By: Buzz Cayton

A great record of real practical experience and background to make decisions in County Government. Wisdom is applied knowledge, and we need good common sense with our local leaders. Travis has pointed out some of the pressing needs in Beaufort County and he knows many more. He also represents an area that has been neglected by ignorance of the needs for that end of the County. Travis is an honest and conscientious individual who would make a great addition to our County Commission. I hope the people on the South side of the river will get behind Travis and make him one of our commissioners.

Commented: Friday, December 5th, 2025 @ 11:17 am By: Buzz Cayton

Stein is just toeing the party line. This "Party over people" has got to stop.
And the only way we have to stop it is to vote the rascals out. There is no Democratic Party. A radical socialist takeover has replaced it. To maintain their individual power, they still have hangers-on like Stein.

Commented: Friday, November 21st, 2025 @ 9:54 am By: Buzz Cayton

Our teachers and our graduating high school students should be required to pass the basic Citizenship test.

Commented: Thursday, November 13th, 2025 @ 3:08 pm By: Buzz Cayton

Conservative Voter: I agree. We do have strong candidates running for the City Council. Have you looked at your new tax bill, electric bill, potholes, drainage problems? But we have a great outhouse on the waterfront and a wonderful Main St. with no parking. No real long-range plan that I have seen. Then look at from Third Street North. We do have candidates with business sense running this time. Let's hope we can get out the vote.

Commented: Monday, October 27th, 2025 @ 10:04 pm By: Buzz Cayton

Whatley was not an effective leader for the GOP in North Carolina. I don't see the real fire in his belly to do the job we need to follow up on Trump's agenda. I think the President was misinformed on this one. With all that he has going on, it would be hard to call all local races correctly. Brown is an educated streetfighter. Just what we need to overcome the weak-kneed mess, we will have to deal with the Democrats.

Commented: Monday, October 27th, 2025 @ 1:19 pm By: Buzz Cayton

Can he bring additional charges?

Commented: Thursday, October 16th, 2025 @ 10:37 am By: Buzz Cayton

Because you have a Dumocrat Governor.

Commented: Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 @ 10:43 am By: Buzz Cayton

Conservative voter; why does Cheeseman still have a job? Because the weak school board has not learned that Cheeseman is hired help. Look at the School Board meeting video, and you will see Cheeseman sitting up front with the Chairman, reading the rules for the School Board Meeting.
He should be sitting with the staff instead of whispering in the ear of the Chairman, who only acts at the consent of Cheeseman. Where are the school board assignments and his reporting back? Look at unfilled curricula for over a year. 35% of your children are at reading level in Beaufort County. Has he met all of the State Board of Education's requirements for the year? The Board does not know. Is he a demographer? No. But he decided on the size and location of the new Boondoggle K-3 School in the wrong location. The list goes on. Why does he have a job?

Commented: Friday, September 26th, 2025 @ 1:01 pm By: Buzz Cayton

Where is our leadership in NC. Huge plants and industry going to many states, including our neighbor SC, and zilch here in NC.

Commented: Thursday, September 18th, 2025 @ 9:31 am By: Buzz Cayton

They should have to serve their time.

Commented: Monday, September 15th, 2025 @ 11:00 am By: Buzz Cayton

When the person does not appear, that was out with no bond, the judge should have to serve the time.

Commented: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 10:25 am By: Buzz Cayton

Our thanks to Beaufort Community College's Small Business Division, headed up by Jack Dugan. They have performed a real community service with extensive seminars on how to run, promote, and grow a small business. I would encourage all to stop by and see what has become a very unusual and eclectic collection of merchandise done with professional presentations.

Commented: Saturday, September 6th, 2025 @ 11:19 am By: Buzz Cayton