Words with the Publisher
For those who take the opportunity to have a few words with our publisher. This space is reserved for one to explain or entertain, but please do not bore.
Stan Deatherage's Integrity as a Commissioner is Challenged by Dr. Tom Penders
Well this day, the Publisher wishes to tender a few thoughts to his readership so we will, in turn, reverse roles, and this time the column will be: Words from the Publisher.
December 22nd, 2010
Believe it or Not: Some Folks Don't Get Beck
On Monday, Aug. 30, the Huffington Post posted a vile piece offering $100,000 for a sex tape or other incriminating information on Glenn Beck so they can permanently remove him from the airwaves.
November 15th, 2010
MOSQUE UPDATE -- The Situation Goes from Bad to Worse
It's becoming a Ground Zero for a heated exchange between those who respect the events of 9/11 and the Muslim community (represented by Imam Rauf) who doesn't seem to.
October 19th, 2010
In a Fit of Rage, the Truth May be Known.
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of honest, well-intentioned, patriotic Americans being called names, and especially racist ones.
September 29th, 2010
Greg Dority Discusses the Economy
Labor Day traditionally begins the mid-term election campaign season and is a good point to reflect on what will happen in some eight short weeks.
September 28th, 2010
County Commissioner and Hosptial Commissioners provides an update on the Hospital
The RFP is solid, but it does not address some of the important issue the Hospital board will have to address. One of those issues is short term cash flow.
August 23rd, 2010
Charity Comes from the Heart and Not from Laws
As a human being, I am touched at the virtues that Shirley Sherrod came to embrace. I am thankful that her lesson is the one we are talking about instead of divisive racist inuendo.
August 11th, 2010
Why Don’t We Just Retire the Word “Racism”
These past few weeks, I've heard all kinds of people, celebrities, groups, and even animals (ie, the New Black Panther Party) label the TEA Party as "racist."
July 19th, 2010
Beaufort County Medical Center: A score card
As an elected official I am committed to keeping this hospital for your benefit if at all possible
July 8th, 2010
"Don't Squander Your Gifts or Sell Your Soul"
After federal troops were finally withdrawn from the South following the Civil War and Reconstruction era, Democrats regained power in every state in the South.
June 16th, 2010
Give the people what they want
In a free enterprise system a person can only become rich by creating value or improving the lives of others. A person can only become rich by giving people what they want.
June 8th, 2010
A Tax Increase may be Certain
The proposed budget dips into the fund balance or savings to spend $2,191,701. This is money that is not included in the proposed 49 cent tax rate.
June 1st, 2010
There Once was a Dream
On April 17th, State Attorney General Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina would not challenge the constitutionality of the Health care reform bill.
May 7th, 2010
