Al Klemm, Author at Washington Daily News

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Thoughts on healthcare insurance costs

As a senior citizen, I utilize the health care system more than when I was young. When I was young, I felt well and never ... Read more

by Al Klemm, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 7:16 am

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Thoughts on elections, political contributions

I have several personal thoughts about general elections which the politicians would never support or like.  I am extremely happy that the last election is ... Read more

by Al Klemm, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:57 am

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The new Douglas Crossroads roundabout

The new Douglas Crossroads roundabout is open. The roundabout was built to improve safety and traffic flow at the U.S. 264 and N.C. 32 intersection. ... Read more

by Al Klemm, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 7:49 am

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A recommendation for pets

Over the years, there’s been a lot of pets in my family. Now that I’m old, I’m probably on my last pet. That’s a horrible ... Read more

by Al Klemm, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 7:59 am

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Newspapers and the internet

Over the years, I have depended on the internet for my news. It’s free. Lately, I noticed the number of choices shrunk. There are less ... Read more

by Al Klemm, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:59 am

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What is happening to college sports?

When I was a kid growing up in southeastern Pennsylvania in the 1950’s, baseball was the sport. Pro football was second and basketball a distant ... Read more

by Al Klemm, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 7:59 am

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Gerrymandering – the party in power choses the voters

Gerrymandering is manipulating the boundaries of an electoral district to enhance the power of one political party over the other. The Democrats did it when ... Read more

by Al Klemm, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 8:15 am

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Crime in Beaufort County – Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office

First, I want to write about the Sheriff’s app. Ever since I have put the app on my phone, I have received weather, drug arrest and ... Read more

by Al Klemm, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 10:16 am

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Early voting starts Oct. 17 in Beaufort County

It’s finally time for me to vote. I love early voting. It allows me to go vote when it is convenient for me. I used to vote on ... Read more

by Al Klemm, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 7:59 am

Columns

Campaign issues: Beaufort County school board election

Some of the most competitive candidate races are for the Beaufort County Board of Education. There are strong feelings on several issues. They include the ... Read more

by Al Klemm, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:44 am

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