Insist on ethical standards
In May 2012, Beaufort County’s board of commissioners made a unanimous commitment to “redo” the bylaws and structure of accountability at the Economic Development Commission. ... Read more
Demand effective regulations
The recent attention given to the effectiveness of NFL referees suggest an interesting metaphor for the effectiveness of the regulatory process in government. Football referees ... Read more
Hope we can find a hunting solution
To the Editor: I attended the public hearing regarding hunting from state rights-of-way at the courthouse. Was not surprised at the turnout of hunters as ... Read more
Boat price going up
To the editor: For 27 years I have owned and paid taxes on a 32-foot sailboat berthed in Blounts Creek. Every year the valuation declined, ... Read more
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