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Joined as Nelson_Lambert on Thursday, June 26th, 2025 @ 10:07 am
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Latest Comment(s) by Nelson Lambert (view all)
This article brings up some very concerning issues about Williams, who supports him and why? Is this the old boy system at work? Does it indicate future corruption? Certainly someone so eagerly sought after and endorsed by Democrats and defense attorneys brings up questions about whether Williams is a true Republican. How impartial would he be as a judge? Seems like he'll be soft on crime if defense attorneys are supporting him that much.
I suppose the most troubling thing is the question of ethics. Not only of the judges mentioned in the article and their decision to be involved in a campaign, especially outside their own party, but Williams' ethics or moral compass himself. A review of the Williams campaign finance reports does indicate the majority of his funding (between 67 to 87 percent based on differing analyses but clearly a majority) comes from defense attorneys. What will he owe them afterwards if elected? What do they expect in return for their support? However, the biggest concern for me came in the mail. I got a letter promoting Williams, a palm card or brochure, that came in an envelope with a return address of Jones & Sasnett, P.A. in Washington, NC. The postage wasn't a peel and stick stamp but a Pitney Bowes stamp machine ink printed postage mark. It appears from this that Jones & Sasnett paid for the mailing, a campaign contribution. This seems to violate Campaign Finance laws about taking contributions from corporations or businesses. Whether this is a violation of Campaign Finance law or not and the repercussions are above my knowledge level. It certainly brings up serious moral questions in addition to legal questions regarding Williams and his campaign. It is even more concerning when you expect someone wanting to be judge doesn't seem to follow rules, laws, and seems questionable in their activities to get there. |
Feb 19th, 2026 @ 2:19 pm |
When you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes.
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Jan 26th, 2026 @ 2:24 pm |
Bravo to the school board for finally doing something right. I think if you listened closely enough last night you could hear the Big Cheese gently weeping into his pillow.
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Latest Comment(s) by Eugene Barrow (view all)
Commented On What’s the price of closing S. W. Snowden?
I'm no Nostradamus but I predicted the downfall of Aurora in 1974.I told people that they was no way you could mine at the depth they were doing and not disturb the aquifer. As I studied more I said that there was a possibility of polluting the waterways. Slowly over the years my predictions came to life.with Pollutants come the the chance of cancer and that has happened also.
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Latest Comment(s) by Joy Peele Dunn (view all)|
Commented On What’s the price of closing S. W. Snowden?
Good morning Mr. Blinson,
Thank you for your article of June 17. It was amazing. So many points that I and those of us who have taken a great interest in, you have summed up in this piece. You are so correct that Snowden is a big part of this entire picture currently, but the bigger picture is as Snowden goes, so goes the County of Beaufort. It is not about consolidating everything and pulling it all closer to Washington. That should not be their growth plan. Tt is more about the County Leaders having the foresight to push economic development and growth to all parts of its territory. "Share the wealth and the wealth will be shared with you guys." It is a sad day when a small town feels the need to cross County borders for a vast number of resources; thereby, increasing the economy in its neighboring county, Pamlico, who opened its arms to Aurora/Richland Township residents. Sincerely, Joy Peele Dunn, President Aurora Richland Township Chamber of Commerce |
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Latest Comment(s) by Elizabeth (view all)
Commented On Washington Dreaming
I have known FRITZ for most of his life. He will absolutely do his best to make changes for the better in this beautiful city. He is dedicated, hard working and a conservative. Vote for him and give him the chance to prove his worth.
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Latest Comment(s) by Shari (view all)|
Commented On Washington Dreaming
What an enjoyable article! I loved every word!
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Latest Comment(s) by Nick Fritz (view all)
Commented On An update from the front
Auditor, you are certainly correct that this information is held inside the city's books. Auditors can not add or delete information, only verify and perhaps reorganize. The problem is that the books are not open to the public. Since November 4th, I've requested three simple bits of information several times: 1. If any debt has been added during this fiscal year, and what our current total debt is. 2. What percentage of the budgeted amounts has been spent in each fund and how much we are below budget. 3. If we wanted to pay off any debt, how much is unrestricted and available for us to do so. When I asked Greenville for this information I received it in a few hours. I have yet to receive it from Washington.
Your accusation of my ignorance or deception is curious. I do not claim to be anything more than a citizen-representative reporting back to my fellow citizens. While I am certainly not a municipal accountant, and I suspect neither are the other 99.99% of residents and former city councilmen and mayors, I have a rudimentary grasp of finance and accounting. Like most, I rely on the high-paid director of finance, the finance department, and the expensive outside annual audit for information. When none of that information is supplied expeditiously or intelligibly, I have little recourse except to become suspcious and seek outside opinions. If you have this skillset, I highly encourage you to investigate and I would greatly appreciate your feedback. My goals are pretty straightforward. I want to lower our property tax rate and naturally the budget is a fairly big part of that. The audit is inordinately important to me because I cannot get these numbers from our finance department and I'm trusting that I will get them from the auditors. I do not leap to the conclusion that things are nefarious. The state auditor said that sloppiness is far more common than graft. What I am saying is that this information has been elusive. I cannot speak to past experience or history, I can only speak to my personal experience since November 4th. And I intend to continue relaying that experience openly to all who care to hear about it. I appreciate your reading and I appreciate any advice and criticism. |
Jan 9th, 2026 @ 6:03 pm |
Commented On City of Washington Government Will Know Change
I called out the city manager about our deplorable financial state. He could have produced facts that made me look like a fool if I was wrong. Instead he resigned. Really, that says it all.
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Nov 26th, 2025 @ 9:41 pm |
Stan, we have a real opportunity during this election. Lou Hodges is not running; William Pitt withdrew from the race; and Brooks barely skated in last time. That's three potential seats. If the conservatives in Washington really turn out this year the Republicans will control the Washington City Council for the first time in living memory. We can accomplish amazing things. If we use that wave of enthusiasm we can tip the scales during the County Commisioners race and we can have the the city and county controlled by conservatives! This is the year to make great things happen! Let's ruduce property tax to nearly zero percent, trim the budget by 10%, cut utility costs by 10%, and ferret out all corruption, waste, fraud, and abuse!
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Latest Comment(s) by Frank N Sense (view all)
My understanding is
Brooke McGowen won the popular vote by 4 votes. Because the rules use a weighted vote- the # of qualified delegates at each district is included. I think Beaufort County has 40 qualified to come to the convention. Only 13 of us were there voting but once we had a majority voting for Brooke McGowen instead of Jason Simons, she got 40 “weighted votes” She lost by 805 votes. Some counties have hundreds of qualified delegates. Sooo… we as a smaller county could increase our voting power if we could enlarge the # of eligible delegates. |
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Latest Comment(s) by MW (view all)
Commented On Let's Get It Right!
It was reported that many of the families with students in Snowden are looking forward to the new arrangements after the closure. I’m sure it is not ideal for them but they seem positive about it.
On a side the note: The Top Lie of the Decade: “Our milkshake machine is down at the moment” I mean give me a break, if they ain’t gonna make it, just take it off the menu already! |
Jun 30th, 2025 @ 9:16 pm |
Everything’s pretty much the same round here….
Neighbor’s still shooting all of next years deer |
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Latest Comment(s) by Terry Williams (view all)
I was just asked if the previous comments signed by "Terry" was from me. NO it was not. If I comment on here I will always sign my full name "Terry Williams". I'm never ashamed to stand behind my comments. Thank you for letting me clear this up.
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Mar 1st, 2026 @ 2:18 pm |
Commented On Some Refreshing Change at School Board Meetings
Well, it was at least refreshing to see that Steve Rader corrected you on your statement that Daniel Hudson and myself was "trying to steal Steve Rader's fire" on suggesting we hire a local attorney. It was indeed Daniel Hudson who brought it before the board after he and I discussed this multiple times. Secondly, your comment that "I stated I would never vote for anyone other than Tharrington and Smith to represent the school board" is grossly incorrect. I stated I would not vote to remove them from retainer but voted to search for a local attorney to use on a day to day basis. Thirdly, your comment that CPS Principal was incorrect on stating that Snowden parents and students are completely happy at CPS, an "A" rated school, shows you haven't been at the school. I've visited the school at least 10 times since August and see how much these students are benefitting. Maybe try visiting the school yourself. Your readers deserve better or better yet watch the video themselves.
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Oct 29th, 2025 @ 1:58 pm |
Commented On Answer to “Let’s Get it Right!”
Rino Hunter - this probably is my last comment here because apparently no one on here is interested in the truth. Where did I say the Snowden discussion was behind closed doors? No where did I say that. Besides if you want to have a transparent conversation then sign your name and stop hiding behind the ridiculous Rino Hunter. So easy to make unsubstantiated claims when you hide.
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Latest Comment(s) by Delicate Flair (view all)
Commented On Cheeseman Named Superintendent Of The Year – Really?
It is not hard to be taken in by the official sounding language of elitists. So educated, so smart, so clear that they think of themselves first, since they are so entitled to rule and reign and at the same time they don’t do the job they were hired to do.
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Latest Comment(s) by FuturePresidentOfBoco (view all)
Commented On Financial Incompetence, Gang of Four
Every since Nutrien crossed the street and found more ore, the continuation of the destruction of aurora continues. Only building with ay taxes going to it is the school, post office, and liqour store. The town isn't good enough for a bank, grocery store, drs office, and now any school, but there's a person in that liqour store everyday selling shot bottles of liqour to the community. The county wants aurora to be gone and if I was a resident of that town I'd be heartbroken. No taxes are going towards helping them. Its a travesty.
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Latest Comment(s) by Wethepeople (view all)
I’m looking for unbiased information about our government and community matters. This sounds like a political rally cry. Please consider joining the journalism movement to stop being partisan and continuing the civil divide. This is why newspapers and corporate media is drying up. We the people are in a crisis of confidence in our representatives and government services that help the people without millions or billions of dollars. We still count and right now we need Responsible Journalism and not hate divisive rhetoric.
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Commented On Another Parton-Connected Project In Trouble
Was just browsing the site and was impressed the layout. Nicely design and great user experience. Just had to drop a message, have a great day! we7f8sd82
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Latest Comment(s) by Hammerback (view all)
Commented On Former Navy JAG Officer taking on RINO Thom Tillis in the 2026 North Carolina Senate race
I’d be proud to vote for a staunch conservative mega Conservative over the RINO Thom Tillis. I have not missed an election in 20 years and always vote Conservative.
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May 10th, 2025 @ 6:48 pm |
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Commented On Former Navy JAG Officer taking on RINO Thom Tillis in the 2026 North Carolina Senate race
I’d be proud to vote for a staunch conservative mega Conservative over the RINO Thom Tillis. I have not missed an election in 20 years and always vote Conservative.
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Latest Comment(s) by Lela Parker (view all)
Commented On Veteran's Activist Pete Benton Eulogizes the Leadership of Ronald Reagan in Speech to the Pasquotank County GOP
What a great speech by a great man. He was one of the best in my lifetime!
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Latest Comment(s) by Amendus Thesenutsus (view all)
Illegal immigrants in the United States have the right to due process, meaning they cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair legal proceedings. This right is guaranteed by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. While the extent of due process protections may vary depending on the circumstances, all individuals, regardless of their immigration status, are entitled to some form of fair legal procedures.
Fifth Amendment: This amendment states that "No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law". Fourteenth Amendment: This amendment uses the Due Process Clause, which describes the legal obligation of all state governments to provide equal protection of the laws to all persons, regardless of their immigration status. |
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Be less hateful. It's about making sure they are illegal before jailing. With no due process, it could be you next, with no way out
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Latest Comment(s) by Heres the truth (view all)
Commented On Happy Birthday, Hood Richardson!
Happy Birthday Hood. It’s always interesting to me that people think because you vote to lower taxes, you are automatically a good steward. Going all the way to Washington DC on the taxpayers dime is such an accomplishment. Kudos. It’s also quite interesting that the employees are held to a strict per dime that doesn’t even cover meals while ALL commissioners eat high on the hog. Them $40 breakfasts and $50 dinners on the taxpayers dime isn’t being a good steward. It’s giving “do as I say, not as I do”. It’s amazing what a public information request reveals.
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