talking out of both sides of his mouth
Published: Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 @ 8:15 pm
By: John Steed
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I just read Ernie's letter detailing his six accomplishments in seven years, and I am relieved to see he is still alive and living in Beaufort County.
Published: Sunday, May 15th, 2022 @ 11:19 pm
By: Harry Meredith, Jr.
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The first thing I want to do is thank you Mr. Cratch for your article dated March 29th. This thanks is heartfelt and sincere.
Published: Thursday, April 7th, 2022 @ 9:08 am
By: Harry Meredith, Jr.
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On Sunday, 08/09/2015 at 7:30 p.m. Retired Sheriff R. Alan Jordan was involved in a motor vehicle crash while riding his motorcycle in the Chocowinity area.
Published: Wednesday, August 12th, 2015 @ 8:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beaufort County NOW may not only be the first of its kind in Beaufort County and northeastern North Carolina, it is probably a member of a rarefied few in the world.
Published: Thursday, October 9th, 2014 @ 8:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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There are approximately 48,000 people in Beaufort County with approximately 32,000 registered voters. The Democrats control half of this number with the remainder being split between the Republicans and the Unaffiliated voters.
Published: Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 @ 11:37 pm
By: Harry Meredith, Jr.
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Grand Juries are required by General Statute to inspect the county jail one time each year. The Beaufort County Grand Jury did its duty according to their report dated June 23, 2014.
Published: Monday, July 7th, 2014 @ 8:33 am
By: Hood Richardson
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Sometimes people do not understand what their elected County Commissioner or Senator or House member are supposed to do.
Published: Thursday, June 12th, 2014 @ 2:50 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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If you've ever wondered why we at the Observer are stickers for enforcement of the Open Meetings law this story will amply demonstrate the problem of governing boards meeting in secret session to make various decisions.
Published: Friday, May 30th, 2014 @ 9:22 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Sheriff Alan Jordan made known to the county manager that I, a Beaufort County Commissioner, would not be allowed to enter "his building" if I showed up to accompany the structural engineer on his inspection of the building. This happened on Thursday April 10th.
Published: Friday, May 9th, 2014 @ 12:31 am
By: Hood Richardson
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Early voting is over. Tuesday is Election Day. Those who have not yet voted either have not had the chance to do so or are still undecided. Thus, we review our Tea Leaves of what's involved in this election.
Published: Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 @ 7:47 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Editor's note: In the interest of full disclosure we would offer the following introductory comment. In September, 1999 when Hurricane Floyd hit Beaufort County, we, like thousands of people DownEast, lost our home and much of what was in it.
Published: Monday, May 5th, 2014 @ 5:25 am
By: Hood Richardson
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) toured with Governor Pat McCrory in eastern North Carolina on Sunday, April 27, 2014.
Published: Thursday, May 1st, 2014 @ 2:58 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Washington, NC is the same as Washington, DC when it comes to making bad decisions, dirty dealing and subverting the State and Federal Constitutions.
Published: Saturday, April 19th, 2014 @ 5:52 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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A criticism of Sheriff Alan Jordan's failure to meet his responsibilities concerning the Beaufort County Jail.
Published: Monday, April 14th, 2014 @ 12:49 am
By: John Latham
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Three people showed up at the March Beaufort County Commissioners meeting to show us how brilliant they are. I once heard a man say "My mother always told my sibling to keep its mouth shut so people would not know how little she actually knew".
Published: Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 @ 6:10 am
By: Hood Richardson
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While most Beaufort County voters are concerned about the way the new 20 million dollar jail experience has unfolded, I am not sure they know what the plan is.
Published: Saturday, March 8th, 2014 @ 8:37 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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There is an abundance of information. It is here, it is there, it is everywhere. Sometimes I feel like I am floating in a sea of information, reports, news programs, writings and whispered messages.
Published: Monday, January 13th, 2014 @ 10:22 am
By: Hood Richardson
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If you have never been deceived or lied to you may want to stop reading now. The rest of this article will have no meaning to you.
Published: Thursday, December 5th, 2013 @ 10:36 am
By: Hood Richardson
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Sheriff Jordan is still whining and barking about Commissioner Hood Richardson. Jordan is a slow learner.
Published: Sunday, October 13th, 2013 @ 5:55 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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The present controversy between Sheriff Alan Jordan and this county commissioner has breathed new life into the question: What do county commissioner do? To put it another way what are the duties and responsibilities the public should expect from county commissioners.
Published: Thursday, September 19th, 2013 @ 11:38 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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You know you have a problem when public officials can't stand criticism and use their authority "under color of law" to try to strong-arm someone who is critical of them. Such is the case with Beaufort County Sheriff Alan Jordan.
Published: Monday, September 16th, 2013 @ 10:24 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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Beaufort County commissioners voted have the jail open one day each week while prisoners are out of town and providing it did not interfere with repairs so the public could see what their jail looks like.
Published: Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 @ 1:51 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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On June 17th, 2013 at approximately 5:41 pm, Deputies were dispatched to the report of a disorderly subject at a residence on Wells Avenue in Washington, NC.
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2013 @ 11:18 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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