Bloodless Warfare: Politics

The subterfuge and information resulting from my race and others in this election cycle. You may participate in this section, but like the candidates, you must be gracious once the campaign ends.

The Local Election: A Beaufort County Post Mortem

Confrontational? Sure, but that is local politics as the forces of political proponents collide, as they struggle to protect what they hold dear, what they hold sacred.
November 19th, 2010

Follow the Vote Results Here

We will be reporting from the Beaufort County Board of Elections starting at 7:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. We intend to keep our readership informed as to who the leaders are in these very important
November 2nd, 2010

UHS-candidate Jerry Evans enjoys support from doctors, Realtors

One Beaufort County commissioner candidate, Jerry Evans, has consistently and single-mindedly promoted himself as a supporter of Beaufort Regional Health Systems' quick merger with UHS.
November 2nd, 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

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

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

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

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

Butterfield previews Democratic talking points in Washington

His speech to the Beaufort County Democratic Party Executive Committee attempted to cast a silver lining around the past two years, so that he and his Democratic colleagues can retain power.
October 16th, 2010

Republicans party at Bennett’s Vineyard

The Beaufort County Republican Party held its first-annual Pig Pickin' and Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Bennett's Vineyard in Edward, about 20 miles southeast of Chocowinity, Saturday afternoon.
October 16th, 2010

Butterfield shirks off Woolard’s accusations of ethical wrongdoing

Butterfield did not pay any lip service to Woolard's demand for his resignation during his speech yesterday morning before the Beaufort County Democratic Party Executive Committee.
October 16th, 2010

Retire Butterfield Silent Rally

Supporters of Ashley Woolard, from several 1st Congressional District Counties, will gather at theBeaufort County Court House in Washington, NC (Saturday) in a silent demonstration against Congressman
October 16th, 2010

The President Takes on Minority Leader Boehner and Republicans at Large

On Wednesday, September 8, 2010, President Barack went to Parma, Ohio to speak to the students, faculty and local labor union members at the Cuyahoga Community College.
October 16th, 2010

Political Speech is a Constitutional Right ...

Generally this series is for the public to speak, and have their concerns relayed to our growing readership. On this occassion, the publisher is having words with his public.
October 16th, 2010

Woolard Calls on Butterfield to Resign

In respect to the Congressman's honorable integrity, I would expect he would want to clear his name in this, or any other eastern North Carolina publication.
October 4th, 2010

This year conservatives are steering the tech bandwagon to the polls

Not only have these grassroots conservatives mastered the use of mass e-mailing and social networking, but they’ve perfected the art of enthusiastic, well-attended rallies and protests, as well.
October 4th, 2010

Ashley Woolard calls on G.K. Butterfield to resign from the House Ethics Committee

Butterfield is a member of the House Ethics Committee judging embattled Congressman Charlie Rangel on charges of tax evasion and corruption in a September House trial.
August 12th, 2010

Woolard to Call on Butterfield to Return Tainted Contributions

GOP First District Congressional candidate Ashley Woolard will call on Congressman G.K. Butterfield to return tainted campaign contributions from embattled Democratic congressman Charlie Rangel.
July 28th, 2010

General Stanley McChrystal Retires in a Private Ceremony

In a small, and emotional ceremony, General Stanley McChrystal retired from the business that had brought him so much fame, respect and controversy - the United States Army.
July 28th, 2010

General Stanley McChrystal Fired by President Obama

General Stanley McCrystal has been relieved of his duties as the General-in-charge in Afghanistan. He will be replaced by Four Star General David Patraeus.
June 30th, 2010

Woolard celebrates his party's nomination as Republican candidate for U.S. Congress

Supporters gather at Down on Main Street to watch the numbers come in
May 6th, 2010

Supreme Court justice visits Beaufort County

Paul Newby meets with officials, then speaks at Rotary Club
April 26th, 2010

County commissioner candidates release unfiltered statements

Prospective lawmakers appeal to Beaufort County voters.
April 23rd, 2010

Commissioner candidates build their platforms at forum

Opening statements reveal politicians' partisanship and personalities
April 19th, 2010

Elections director notes elevated participation level at candidates’ forum

Early voting begins in wake of forum today at Beaufort County Board of Elections
April 19th, 2010
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