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Things have changed in my almost-80 years

I’ll be 80 years old in January. I’ve lived a long time. There are obituaries for many who lived until ...

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The 2024-25 Beaufort County budget and the stock market

The County Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget was released May 13 to the Board of Commissioners. I promptly ...

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The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office app and accomplishments

At the recommendation of Sheriff Hammonds, I recently downloaded the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office app. It’s the first ...

Business

First quarter review, insights into county’s business landscape

As expected, the economy in Beaufort County experienced a slowdown in the first quarter of 2024 due in ...

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New Boviet Solar Panels manufacturing plant in Greenville

Almost 25 years ago, I decided to get involved in politics. I was specifically concerned with the loss ...

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Students cannot bring firearms into schools!

When I grew up, a long time ago, there was no safer place than the local elementary school. The ...

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Washington’s new charging stations and electric vehicles

Washington has three new electric vehicle charging stations with two level-two chargers each. Locations include; behind the new ...

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Boat building opportunities at Beaufort County Community College

When I decided to write opinion and information articles, I decided that many would focus on Beaufort County ...

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Traveling in a car or in an airplane

I use to fly a lot. My last flight was before Covid occurred. Since then, I haven’t flown anyplace. I ...

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Career Technical Education: Boat building at Washington High School

The boating industry employs a total of 1,200 plus employees in Beaufort and Pitt Counties combined. Beaufort County employees ...

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