Government: State and Federal
Concerning public servants: The good, the bad, the dishonest.
State to conduct public hearing in Beaufort County on redistricting
Members of the public may comment on the current district plans, communities of interest, voting history, or any other topic related to redistricting.
May 26th, 2011
Representative Cook to hold Town Hall meeting in his district
Any N.C. District 6 resident, with a social or political concern, can rest assured that they will be granted some face time with their representative to the N.C. General Assembly this Thursday.
May 26th, 2011
Property owners protection act introdued in the General Assembly
The bill is entitled the Property Owners Protection Act. It is designed to curtail abuses in land-use planning, particularly by local governments and especially by "over-zealous" staff.
May 26th, 2011
Charter School Bill proves Republicans can't compromise with Democrats
The Republican controlled Legislature has been debating allowing more public charter schools in the state.
May 26th, 2011
Perdue's proposed budget closes $4.4 billion gap
Some of the proposed budget cuts include a temporary halt on salary increases for state employees, including teachers; and a $253 million reduction in funds to the University of North Carolina system.
May 26th, 2011
President Obama's State of the Union 2011: Winning the Future
United States President Barack Obama addresses the American people in his State of the Union speech, airing on Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. ET. Directly following, Republican Congressmen and women respond.
May 26th, 2011
Obama to sign bill repealing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
For the first time in American history, gay, lesbian and bisexual service members can justifiably look forward to being able to openly serve in the United States Military.
January 1st, 2011
State cuts could cost Beaufort County 26 classroom teachers
North Carolina's governor, and N.C. Association of Educators' campaign favorite, Bev Perdue, is currently recommending cutting next year's state education funding by 5 to 10 percent.
January 1st, 2011
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.
December 31st, 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.
December 31st, 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.
December 31st, 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.
December 31st, 2010
TEA is Brewing in the Original Washington
TEA Party rally along with waterfront in Little Washington on Sept. 25th. The Beaufort Patriots is the TEA Party movement recently formed in that county
December 31st, 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.
December 31st, 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.
December 31st, 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.
December 31st, 2010
Corruption, It is Legal in North Carolina
I have heard about corruption in North Carolina Government for years. At first I dismissed the charge as a rumor or just a cheap political trick.
December 31st, 2010
Supreme Court justice visits Beaufort County
Paul Newby meets with officials, then speaks at Rotary Club
December 31st, 2010
Commissioners to consider resolution on unconstitutionality of Health Care Reform Act
Vote to take place at Apr. 26 meeting
December 31st, 2010
Yes We Can! Yes We Can!
The United States of America is forever changed as the Democrat / Socialist Majority passed ObamaCare 219 to 212.
December 31st, 2010
Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson Announces his Candidacy for N.C. Senate, 1st District
Conservative County Commissioner Hood Richardson seeks election against the most powerful Democrat in North Carolina - Senator Marc Basnight.
December 30th, 2010
Greg Dority Files for the 4th District Congressional Seat
Greg Dority, who knows from a wealth of experience the machinations of running for congressional office, throws his hat into the race for the Congressional 4th District.
December 30th, 2010
The "Shot Heard 'Round the World " ... Just Down the Road
Senator-elect Scott Brown, with the help of his ardent supporters, has accompished the near impossible by winning the senate seat held by the nation's most celebrated liberal hailing from the most
December 30th, 2010
Public Hearing: North Carolina Community Colleges Admission of Illegal Immigrants.
North Carolina's Community College sponsored a public hearing to gain insight as to whether they should continue to admit students, who are in our country illegally. If they were loking for a sig
December 30th, 2010
Congressional Candidate Ashley Woolard kicks off his Campaign at Rally
Ashley Woolard kicks off his bid for the United States House of Representatives, 1st District seat.
December 30th, 2010
Ashley Woolard Announces his Candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, 1st District
Washington, North Carolina native Ashley Woolard has announced his candidacy before a standing room only crowd at the Beaufort County Republican Men's Club
December 30th, 2010