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It is a land where individual freedoms are celebrated, and the raising of an individual's taxes are not.

There are several Sample Ballots labeled conservative in Circulation; BE AWARE.
There are several Sample Ballots labeled conservative in Circulation; BE AWARE.
 
BCN's "What's Happening NOW" is thrilled, once again, to meet with Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson and discuss, with BCN publisher and County Commissioner Stan Deatherage, the business of Beaufort County's government.
BCN's "What's Happening NOW" is thrilled, once again, to meet with Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson and discuss, with BCN publisher and County Commissioner Stan Deatherage, the business of Beaufort County's government.
 
As is normal our corrupt press is working hard to cover up our present Constitutional crisis. Yes, we are in one of the biggest Constitutional crises this nation has ever faced.
As is normal our corrupt press is working hard to cover up our present Constitutional crisis. Yes, we are in one of the biggest Constitutional crises this nation has ever faced.
 
Not everyone will get the card in the mail. Attached is a copy of both sides.
 
I regret to inform you that I will not be in attendance at the meeting this evening.
 
Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson, once again, visits the "What's Happening NOW" hot seat, where he delivers some chilling truths about Beaufort County's government.
Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson, once again, visits the "What's Happening NOW" hot seat, where he delivers some chilling truths about Beaufort County's government.
 
Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson found a way, once again, to keep us informed and somewhat entertained as his explains the bold reality of governing as a Conservative amongst the political backdrop of the long years of Democratic Socialist /nominal Republican control.
Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson found a way, once again, to keep us informed and somewhat entertained as his explains the bold reality of governing as a Conservative amongst the political backdrop of the long years of Democratic Socialist /nominal Republican control.
 
In this inaugural episode of Beaufort County NOW's community /regional based program, "What's Happening", where interviewing interesting people will be our prime directive, we talk with 6 term Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson.
In this inaugural episode of Beaufort County NOW's community /regional based program, "What's Happening", where interviewing interesting people will be our prime directive, we talk with 6 term Beaufort County Commissioner Hood Richardson.
 
The handling of the so called Corona Virus Pandemic to date is an example of extreme bad judgment in generating estimates of future contagious conditions, the severity of the virus and has trashed the Constitution of the United States.
The handling of the so called Corona Virus Pandemic to date is an example of extreme bad judgment in generating estimates of future contagious conditions, the severity of the virus and has trashed the Constitution of the United States.
 
Beaufort County has a hole in it budget bucket. It is leaking money. But, the water level never goes down.
Beaufort County has a hole in it budget bucket. It is leaking money. But, the water level never goes down.
 
I am getting complaints about the quantity and quality of the filming of commissioner meetings.
I am getting complaints about the quantity and quality of the filming of commissioner meetings.
 
Among the medium to small populated counties in North Carolina, Beaufort County is blessed to have a huge, valuable, unique and un movable asset.
Among the medium to small populated counties in North Carolina, Beaufort County is blessed to have a huge, valuable, unique and un movable asset.
 
We are now in the 2020 election cycle or, if you like "rip current".
We are now in the 2020 election cycle or, if you like "rip current".
 
Beaufort County Commissioners voted to form a committee to "investigate the jail situation". The committee is empowered to look at all alternatives. This sounds good until one examines the whole situation.
Beaufort County Commissioners voted to form a committee to "investigate the jail situation". The committee is empowered to look at all alternatives. This sounds good until one examines the whole situation.
 
Propaganda takes many forms. The American people have had a complete and broad education in all forms of propaganda during the past three years of the Trump administration.
Propaganda takes many forms. The American people have had a complete and broad education in all forms of propaganda during the past three years of the Trump administration.
 
Our elected officials have a duty to manage our money effectively and efficiently.
 
Have you ever heard someone say "Should Government be doing this?"
Have you ever heard someone say "Should Government be doing this?"
 
Jail expenses in excess of normal jail costs are continuing to accumulate at he the rate of about $25,000 per month.
Jail expenses in excess of normal jail costs are continuing to accumulate at he the rate of about $25,000 per month.
 
Government officials living in the lap of luxury while us peons and surfs pay for it with our county taxes.
Government officials living in the lap of luxury while us peons and surfs pay for it with our county taxes.
 
Commissioner Stan Deatherage took issue with Vidant shutting down the Psych Ward at the Beaufort County Hospital.
Commissioner Stan Deatherage took issue with Vidant shutting down the Psych Ward at the Beaufort County Hospital.
 
The purchasing practices of all governments are always subject to controversy.
The purchasing practices of all governments are always subject to controversy.
 
It is a pleasure to write about good news and what appears to be an improving jail situation. Two events are going to help a lot.
It is a pleasure to write about good news and what appears to be an improving jail situation. Two events are going to help a lot.
 
If you live in Beaufort County or any other northeastern North Carolina County about 95 percent of you are paying more for flood insurance that your should.
If you live in Beaufort County or any other northeastern North Carolina County about 95 percent of you are paying more for flood insurance that your should.
 
The former Deputy Sheriff Dominic Franks complaints about the Beaufort County Sheriff's Department have been out there for almost three years.
The former Deputy Sheriff Dominic Franks complaints about the Beaufort County Sheriff's Department have been out there for almost three years.
 
A bill is now in the North Carolina Senate Rules Committee to provide a method to change the way Beaufort County elects commissioners.
A bill is now in the North Carolina Senate Rules Committee to provide a method to change the way Beaufort County elects commissioners.
 
It was a small decision compared to Beaufort County's spending on the on the order of 69 million dollars per year.
It was a small decision compared to Beaufort County's spending on the on the order of 69 million dollars per year.
 
Red flags always mean, caution, we need to be careful in our decision making . For example, another red flag appears when something seems too good to be true, like maybe a free lunch.
Red flags always mean, caution, we need to be careful in our decision making . For example, another red flag appears when something seems too good to be true, like maybe a free lunch.
 
For those of us who are normal and have commonsense this" repair" project should cost no more than $200,000.
For those of us who are normal and have commonsense this" repair" project should cost no more than $200,000.
 
We are all puzzled by events from time to time and sometimes we never really understand what is going on around us.
We are all puzzled by events from time to time and sometimes we never really understand what is going on around us.
 
I have written several articles over the past few years addressing the financial viability of the Vidant Health System.
I have written several articles over the past few years addressing the financial viability of the Vidant Health System.
 
Those writing checks to the Beaufort County Government got the same disrespectful handling this year we got last year.
Those writing checks to the Beaufort County Government got the same disrespectful handling this year we got last year.
 
The Vidant Hospital System dominates northeastern North Carolina. It is the largest employer and takes in about 1.3 billion dollars each year
The Vidant Hospital System dominates northeastern North Carolina. It is the largest employer and takes in about 1.3 billion dollars each year
 
In about 1998, shortly after I was elected to the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, several of us who watched local government closely realized the news articles, and for that matter reports from the ruling class of commissioners, did not fit with what actually happened.
In about 1998, shortly after I was elected to the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, several of us who watched local government closely realized the news articles, and for that matter reports from the ruling class of commissioners, did not fit with what actually happened.
 
Joan Perry was our speaker last week at the conservative club meeting. She landed on all the Conservative principles. She is against abortion, for limited terms, for lower taxes, for closing the border, against medicaid expansion etc, she is a hunter and supports gun right just to name a few.
Joan Perry was our speaker last week at the conservative club meeting. She landed on all the Conservative principles. She is against abortion, for limited terms, for lower taxes, for closing the border, against medicaid expansion etc, she is a hunter and supports gun right just to name a few.
 
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