Letters to the Editor

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