Archived Results for October, 2010

(Total Found: 58)

Stan Deatherage's Integrity as a Commissioner is Challenged by Dr. Tom Penders

I have to defend my integrity as a Beaufort County Commissioner due to allegations by a member of the Beaufort County Medical Community. Over the years, I have found that it is best to meet these allegatione head-on
October 26th, 2010

Sheriff resumes campaigning following murder investigation

Jordan called Beaufort County Now this afternoon and explained that his statement had been delayed by the deparment's investigation of the recent murder of a Bath resident.
October 23rd, 2010

It is my Prayer that One Day we Will Deserve a Better Government

Is this the year that we take back our government, or is the year that we continue to bow to the special interest in Beaufort County.
October 23rd, 2010

BRHS doctors advise the Board of Commissioners of the system on a merger

According to the experts hired by the board to assist it, those negotiations are expected to be "intense." The board is seeking comments on what should be negotiated and the priorities the boa
October 22nd, 2010

Sheriff candidate Dixon releases statement and biography

The campaign to elect Donald Dixon as Beaufort County Sheriff released a statement today, aiming to familiarize voters with Dixon's platform, as well as his background.
October 22nd, 2010

Stan Deatherage's Comments to the Beaufort-Hyde News

I do appreciate the Beaufort-Hyde News taking an active interest in the Beaufort County Commissioner race. We have published Stan's comments / answers to their questions as a sneak-peak to their upcoming campaign edition - at least as far as Stan's campaign is concerned.
October 17th, 2010

BRHS bid summaries available to public for review, comment

The Beaufort Regional Health System hospital board will be seeking input from BRHS medical staff and the general public regarding the contents of five bids for affiliation.
October 16th, 2010

Early voters rush in, Democrats outnumber Republicans

Beaufort County voters showed up in record numbers yesterday for the first day of early voting.
October 16th, 2010

Evans, Klemm prematurely accept UHS offer at candidates' forum

At last night's WDN-sponsored candidates' forum, at least two of the six commissioner candidates, when asked about the financial future of BRHS, broke the very first rule of negotiating.
October 16th, 2010

Why the School Board lost the Southside cases

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.
October 16th, 2010

Sen. Basnight: I expect a close race

The most recent publicly-available poll on the District 1 race, by the John W. Pope Civitas Institute published on Aug. 4, seems to partially confirm Richardson as a true contender.
October 16th, 2010

Voter registration to resume Oct. 14 during One-Stop Voting

Between Oct. 14 and Oct. 30, any voter can take advantage of the convenience provided by One-Stop Voting and mark an early ballot, often avoiding the crowds and lines familiar to Election Day.
October 16th, 2010

Rain-damage assessments underway; will exceed $150,000

The effects of last week's 20 inches of rain are currently being assessed, according to Washington City Manager James Smith.
October 16th, 2010

Washington City Manager tenders resignation

This morning, Washington Mayor Archie Jennings announced, via e-mail, that Washington City Manager James Smith will be vacating his post on Jan. 1, 2011.
October 16th, 2010

WDN schedules candidates forum

The Washington Daily News will conduct a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Beaufort County Community College auditorium.
October 16th, 2010

Tea Party this Saturday at Washington's Festival Park

Original Washington's Tea Party will hopefully be as great a success as the recent Constitution Class at Harvest Church in Washington, NC.
October 16th, 2010

Richardson: Hospital board will not soon choose an affiliate

With those who were on the fast-track to lease or sell the local hospital down from power, the new Beaufort Regional Health System hospital board will be changing its endgame.
October 16th, 2010

The Dream of the Tea Party

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.
October 16th, 2010

Beaufort County Government's General Meeting Agenda: Monday, October 4, 2010

The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, October 4, 2010.
October 16th, 2010

School Board does good on sex ed

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.
October 16th, 2010

Commissioner Hood Richardson Keeps a Vigilant Eye on the OLF

Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson has long been an advocate for property rights in his opposition to the US Navy locating an Outlying Landing Field in Northeastern North Carolina.
October 16th, 2010

School board approves Tayloe fundraising venture

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.
October 16th, 2010

Congressional staffers get their college loans paid by taxpayers

Back in August, while being interviewed on another subject, Dick Morris mentioned that "congressional staffers get their student loans written off."
October 16th, 2010

BRHS hires Susan Gerard as full-time CEO

As full-time CEO, Gerard will relinquish the post of medical practice administrator.
October 16th, 2010

Now is the Constitution to be Constructed or Interpreted?

Scholars view the Constitution from 2 viewpoints: Some see the Constitution as an unchanging document; and others see the Constitution as a "Living Document."
October 16th, 2010
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