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Vidant Health announced today that Dr. David Herman, current president and chief operating officer, will assume the role of chief executive officer beginning July 1.
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
Investigator Jim Adams applied for and obtained a warrant charging Davis with one count of Obtaining Property by False Pretense for selling stolen property.
People concerned about declining North Carolina fish stocks should take a closer look at so-called "catch shares," a system that uses property rights to help protect a valuable resource.
On this date in 1771, two large groups of armed North Carolinians were camped about six mile away from each other in what is now Alamance County.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center is hosting its 6th annual Cancer Survivors Day event on Sunday, June 10th at First Church of Christ.
North Carolina was the 30th state to approve language prohibiting gay marriage and the last in the South to do so. Ninety-three of the state's 100 counties had majorities voting in favor of the amendment.
The victim reported locating suspicious individuals near the vessel who fled when the victim confronted them. The victim reported she then found aluminum swim platforms, ladders, railing and other items were removed from the vessel.
Redefining marriage is an act of social engineering that will have disastrous effects for humanity. It undermines the whole "survival of the fittest" notion and will weaken the integrity of communities designed to serve the interests of a developing and an advancing civilization.
Life's messages made funny ... at least to some folks.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is expected Tuesday to approve a $1.4 billion light-rail project for Durham and Orange counties and vote June 5 on a half-cent sales tax to fund the controversial transit plan.
Government regulatory agencies, environmentalists, liberal politicians, courts and proponents of the "common good" have worked hard during the past 30 years to make property rights less important if not eliminate them all together where they could.
Total state spending per capita is at its highest level ever in the 2012 fiscal year and has more than tripled since 1970--from $1,701 to an authorized $5,247.
As the Beaufort County Commissioners begin their budget workshops tonight (5-14-12) and as the General Assembly heads to Raleigh for the "short session" on the budget the truth should be known. Here it is.

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Government

Publisher's note: The author, Becki Gray, is vice president of outreach for the John Locke Foundation.

This week's "Daily Journal" guest columnist is Becki Gray (@BeckiGray), John Locke Foundation Vice President for Outreach.

RALEIGH The General Assembly reconvenes Wednesday for its short session. Traditionally, legislators use this session to make adjustments to the two-year budget passed during the long session and to address any pressing or unfinished business.

With runoff elections in July and majority control at stake in legislative races, lawmakers want to get in and out of Raleigh without stirring up any controversial issues and back on the campaign trail as quickly as possible.

Legislative leaders have saidBecki Gray it will be a very short short session, adjourning between mid-June and July 4. That leaves fewer than 30 legislative days to tend to the people's busines... (read more)

Op-Ed & Politics

Publisher's note: The article below appeared in John Hood's daily column in his publication, the Carolina Journal, which, because of Author / Publisher Hood, is inextricably linked to the John Locke Foundation.

RALEIGH Want to know why North Carolina continues to have one of the nation's highest unemployment rates?

Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly. Second, if you are looking to start a new company in the United States right now, North Carolina is probably not on your short list of potential locations.

Let's start with the issueJohn Hood of job creation. Some people express th... (read more)
Publisher's note: The article below is the accumulated effort of the Carolina Journal staff.

New report probes national, international results with market-oriented approach

RALEIGH People concerned about declining North Carolina fish stocks should take a closer look at so-called "catch shares," a system that uses property rights to help protect a valuable resource. That's the conclusion the John Locke Foundation's top regulatory expert reaches in a new Spotlight report.

"Injecting property rights via catch shares could bring North Carolina's fishermen the security of a guaranteed portion of the allowable fish catch, the freedom of more days at sea, the benefit of an increased harvest ... (read more)

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Community

Investigator Jim Adams applied for and obtained a warrant charging Davis with one count of Obtaining Property by False Pretense for selling stolen property.
The victim reported locating suspicious individuals near the vessel who fled when the victim confronted them. The victim reported she then found aluminum swim platforms, ladders, railing and other items were removed from the vessel.
Vidant Beaufort Hospital will once again offer the Safe Sitters babysitting program this summer. Safe Sitters is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.
Rosie's Bluegrass Festival is the waterfornt place to be on May 20, 2012 in Washington, NC at Washington Festival Park.
Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Ronnie Victor Everett, age 31, of 52 Trails End South Washington and Alishia Renee Harrell, age 20, of 114 Paul St. Washington.
These latest announcements from the Northeast Elementary School, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.

Business

Publisher's note: Below is solid citizen, Warren Smith's ongoing, and well stated, "Letter to the Commissioner." We agree: At some point, Beaufort County needs to remedy its Economic Development mess, then North Carolina needs to tend to its mess as well.

Beaufort County Commissioners
121. W. Third Street
Washington, NC 27889

Dear Commissioners:

During the last few months the City of Washington has sponsored and applied for several grants, none of which will require any funding to be provided by local taxpayers. All matches are to be the responsibility of the grant recipients. This is in stark contrast to the common practice surrounding grants proposed by the Economic Development Commission. In spite of the espoused belief that Tier 1 status allows Beaufort County access to state grant funding without providing matching funds, grants arranged for the EDC’s commercial clie... (read more)

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The Region

Publisher's note: The author of this fine report, Dan Way, is a contributor to the Carolina Journal, John Hood Publisher.

HILLSBOROUGH The Orange County Board of Commissioners is expected Tuesday to approve a $1.4 billion light-rail project for Durham and Orange counties and vote June 5 on a half-cent sales tax to fund the controversial transit plan.

"I think we have a majority of the board" that favors putting the issue before voters on a Nov. 8 ballot referendum, Chairwoman Bernadette Pelissier said May 4, a day after the commissioners met in work session to further refine a draft cost-sharing agreement with Durham County and Triangle Transit Authority.

"We vote on the transit plan and then it's up to the public to tell us whether or not they want to do this," Pelissier said, acknowledging there will be differences of opinion among voters.

But what Pelissier called a histori... (read more)

The Arts

Publisher's note: Some new and not so improved funny, or not so funny words from our friend Gene. One thing we can all be assured of - "somebody's laughing."

Balcony View
Bill and Marla decided that the only way to pull off a Sunday afternoon quickie with their ten-year-old son in the apartment was to send him out on the balcony nd tell him to report on all the neighborhood activities.

The boy began his commentary as his parents put their plan into operation. "There's a car being towed from the parking lot," he said. "An ambulance just drove by."

A few moments passed.

"Looks like the Andersons have company," he called out. "Matt's riding a new bike, and the Coopers are having sex."

Mom and Dad shot up in bed. "How do you know that?" the startled father asked.

"Their kid is standing out on the balcony too," his son replied.

Today is the Oldest you've ever been, Yet the You... (read more)
Publisher's note: As redundant as a pacing lost soul, I am loathe to admit, Wyatt is probably our most read writer. Over a month ago, March 12, 2012, I was perusing our sister publication, Better Angels Now, and I noticed that so many of Wyatt's reviews, of the many fine films that occupy the public's interest, have not been availed to our readers through our Beaufort County Now publication.

Consequently, over the next many weeks, possibly months, we will endeavor to remedy this mild injustice by publishing these reviews, in our current improved format, for your edification. Here below is our fifteenth in a series of these older articles of interest by our good friend, Wyatt Sanderman Day.

The Coen Brothers Create a Dark Comedy from the Annals of the Inane

"Burn After Reading," the latest edition in Ethan and Joel Coen's offbeat and often distinctive films: some comedies, som... (read more)

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Living

For Immediate Release:

GREENVILLE, NC Vidant Health announced today that Dr. David Herman, current president and chief operating officer, will assume the role of chief executive officer beginning July 1. Dave McRae, current chief executive officer of Vidant Health, will remain with the organization, serving in an emeritus role, while completing the transition of responsibilities.

"We are excited about this transition," said David Womack, chair of the Vidant Health Board of Directors. "This is a great opportunity to recognize Dave McRae's many years of exemplary service to this organization while looking forward with Dr. Herman and embracing this new age of health care."

Herman has significant Dr. David Hermanexpertise and experience consolidating and integrating physician practice networks, developing formal relationships with national and regional provider groups and building ope... (read more)

Announcements

Ricky Gene Beacham Sr., 48, a resident of 1606 Taylor Road, Chocowinity, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mrs. Doris Burbage, 68, a resident of 701 Burbage Road, Bath, died May 15, 2012.
Mrs. Katie S. Jackson, of 471 Blake St. (River Creek) died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Lewis Henry Jordan Jr., 61, a resident of 1029 Pine Drive, Winterville, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at his home.
Jesse Elmer Mills Jr., 63, a resident of Washington, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital. There will be a celebration of his life at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service, officiated by Stephen Kennedy and Tony Krantz.
Mrs. Martie Belle Mills Squires, 95, a resident of Greenville, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012.

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