Words with the Publisher
For those who take the opportunity to have a few words with our publisher. This space is reserved for one to explain or entertain, but please do not bore.
Grandma is okay with the Tea Party
I'm writing in response to Ms. Winborne's letter which recklessly attacks the Tea Party and the GOP.
May 26th, 2011
Good government requires sunshine
What is the Sunshine Law? Every State has a Sunshine Law that provides public access to public records, public meeting minutes, and open meetings.
May 26th, 2011
In defense of Palin and Bachman
It seems that the Mainstream media suddenly woke up and determined that Palin should go away and Michelle Bachman should be muted.
May 26th, 2011
MOSQUE UPDATE -- The Situation Goes from Bad to Worse
It's becoming a Ground Zero for a heated exchange between those who respect the events of 9/11 and the Muslim community (represented by Imam Rauf) who doesn't seem to.
December 31st, 2010
In a Fit of Rage, the Truth May be Known.
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of honest, well-intentioned, patriotic Americans being called names, and especially racist ones.
December 31st, 2010
Greg Dority Discusses the Economy
Labor Day traditionally begins the mid-term election campaign season and is a good point to reflect on what will happen in some eight short weeks.
December 31st, 2010
Believe it or Not: Some Folks Don't Get Beck
On Monday, Aug. 30, the Huffington Post posted a vile piece offering $100,000 for a sex tape or other incriminating information on Glenn Beck so they can permanently remove him from the airwaves.
December 31st, 2010
County Commissioner and Hosptial Commissioners provides an update on the Hospital
The RFP is solid, but it does not address some of the important issue the Hospital board will have to address. One of those issues is short term cash flow.
December 31st, 2010
Why Don’t We Just Retire the Word “Racism”
These past few weeks, I've heard all kinds of people, celebrities, groups, and even animals (ie, the New Black Panther Party) label the TEA Party as "racist."
December 31st, 2010
Beaufort County Medical Center: A score card
As an elected official I am committed to keeping this hospital for your benefit if at all possible
December 31st, 2010
"Don't Squander Your Gifts or Sell Your Soul"
After federal troops were finally withdrawn from the South following the Civil War and Reconstruction era, Democrats regained power in every state in the South.
December 31st, 2010
Give the people what they want
In a free enterprise system a person can only become rich by creating value or improving the lives of others. A person can only become rich by giving people what they want.
December 31st, 2010
A Tax Increase may be Certain
The proposed budget dips into the fund balance or savings to spend $2,191,701. This is money that is not included in the proposed 49 cent tax rate.
December 31st, 2010
There Once was a Dream
On April 17th, State Attorney General Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina would not challenge the constitutionality of the Health care reform bill.
December 31st, 2010
Consider this a Welcome to Aspiring Curmudgeons and other Communicators.
We accept the words from folks who have something to say ... often and to as many people as possible.
December 31st, 2010