For years, even before Mr. Trump was elected, I was witnessing a mighty "sea change" in the American spirit of patriotism and overall collective intellect, which began to wane in 2009, and has now devolved into a condition that concerns me greatly.
Published: Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 @ 1:10 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Local political Conservative and retired Lt. Colonel Pete Benton endorses Beaufort County Commissioner Stan Deatherage in his bid for re-election to the office that he currently holds.
Published: Saturday, May 14th, 2022 @ 9:00 am
By: Pete Benton
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This latest majority of Beaufort County's Commissioners provide to their constituents a robust lack of concern regarding the Biden /Harris Open Southern Border and Resettlement Project, deferring to the political wishes of fellow caucus members - the Democratic Socialists commissioners.
Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2022 @ 9:30 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As a Commissioner for over 20 years now, I am finding that my junior commissioners really do not take their jobs at all seriously.
Published: Sunday, January 16th, 2022 @ 8:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On November 12, 2020 at 6:30 pm, the Republican County Commissioners and County Commissioner-Elect Randy Walker, R, met as a caucus within the former county commissioner chambers at 121 West Third Street, Washington, North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, January 15th, 2022 @ 1:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beaufort County Commissioners Meet in a Special Called Meeting to Decide the Tax Rate for 2020 /2021On Monday June, 8, 2020, Beaufort County's Commissioners met to finish the 2020 /2021 budget; make no cuts with a hastily constructed economic recession raging, and retained the .635 per 100 dollars evaluation as the ad valorem tax rate for Beaufort County tax payers.
Published: Friday, January 14th, 2022 @ 12:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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For a short while, at the most recent Beaufort County Commissioners Meeting - June 1, 2020, there appeared to be some degree of optimism that the small businesses of Beaufort County might get a much awaited, and much needed financial shot-in-the arm.
Published: Friday, January 14th, 2022 @ 12:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Resolution to Permit Concealed Carry for Beaufort County Government Employees in Most of Beaufort County Government's Buildings
Published: Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 @ 3:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Resolution Allowing Concealed Carry in All Beaufort County Buildings Save the Court House
Published: Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 @ 1:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Both resolutions, presented by Beaufort County Commissioner Stan Deatherage, will be as dissimilar as yesterday and tomorrow, but both are equally as important to the current and future well being of our citizenry.
Published: Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 @ 3:51 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Beaufort County Commissioners met December 3, 2018 to discuss a myriad of issues, but not least of which was the approval of 110,000.00 of already budgeted public money to significantly change the construct of filming those general meetings, and to what degree we provide a quality product.
Published: Friday, December 21st, 2018 @ 7:30 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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We've been down this road before, but something gives me pause to consider, it will different this time.
Published: Monday, December 3rd, 2018 @ 12:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On Thursday afternoon, just before the close of their business day, Stan Deatherage filed to retain the Beaufort County Commissioner seat that he has now held for 5 terms.
Published: Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 @ 10:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beaufort County Commissioner Candidate Keith Kidwell has thrown caution to the wind, thereby seeking my endorsement for county commissioner.
Published: Monday, November 3rd, 2014 @ 7:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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What was so disturbing about those political consultants, unaffectionately known as the 'Three Stooges' (WSG), is that they participated in the slander of my person through the mailers and the whisper campaign employing only pure lies about my good character.
Published: Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 @ 8:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I have lived here for the last 5 years. We met as I did work at your house after Irene. Instantly I was struck with how a man leaning Democrat and a man leaning Republican could be so similar in basic philosophy and outlook.
Published: Friday, May 16th, 2014 @ 12:25 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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My political life has reached a proper and constitutional catalyst point. Due to a Republican primary election, my political career here in Beaufort County is done, and I am more than ready for the change.
Published: Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 @ 1:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On Thursday afternoon, just before the close of their business day, Stan Deatherage filed to retain the Beaufort County Commissioner seat that he has now held for 5 terms.
Published: Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 @ 6:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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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The Washington Daily News will try their hand at reporting on politics, which well operates under the accurate categorical department of 'better late than never'.
Published: Monday, May 5th, 2014 @ 1:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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There is a significant pattern emerging here with Beaufort County Commissioner Don Cox: accuse your opponent of outrageous failings and then become that guy yourself.
Published: Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 @ 10:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Is County Commissioner Candidate Don Cox truly this large of a Hypocrite? That answer is proved to be a resounding yes.
Published: Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 @ 7:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beaufort County EMS (Emergency Management Systems), its personnel, and its facilities were employed today for an 11:00 am, April 26, assessment meeting, bringing together all of Beaufort County's essential personnel for response.
Published: Sunday, April 27th, 2014 @ 8:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Is County Commissioner Candidate Don Cox truly this large of a Hypocrite? That answer is proved to be a resounding yes.
Published: Saturday, April 26th, 2014 @ 5:50 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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'90% of life' is not 'showing up on time'; 100% of life is having integrity.
Published: Thursday, April 24th, 2014 @ 6:38 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Our club is sponsoring a candidates forum for both Democrats and Republicans to be held on Tuesday April 22 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Building 8 auditorium at the Beaufort County Community College.
Published: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 @ 8:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2014
Published: Monday, April 7th, 2014 @ 1:01 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Many of you read my article on the issue of property taxes being inflated by 30% BECAUSE no homes are selling at better than 70% of appraised value.
Published: Monday, April 7th, 2014 @ 8:02 am
By: Gene Scarborough
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I recently saw a "flyer" supporting someone seeking to be a County Commissioner. He is not new to Beaufort County (claims to be having been born and raised here) but he is clearly new to politics in general and Beaufort County politics in particular.
Published: Sunday, March 23rd, 2014 @ 1:58 pm
By: Jim Bispo
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I am a big concept guy, but I well understand that elected leaders are also charged with oversight.
Published: Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 @ 11:12 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Joel Raupe wrote, here below, this celebratory piece briefly summarizing my efforts and intentions of when I first stood for election in 1994, and was elected to that Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners. Much has happened since then.
Published: Saturday, March 15th, 2014 @ 9:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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