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Neither Christian nor patriotic, just dangerous 

The Great Prophets of Israel understood their mission as warning their beloved nation of its fall into oblivion. ...

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Budget, tax rates always fun topics in campaign season

During campaign season, the county budget and taxes are always topics among the county commission candidates. The taxes and ...

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Housing needs for teachers, retirees and job applicants

As Carol and I have gotten older, we have looked at the possibility of downsizing and moving into ...

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Beaufort County is actually getting a brand-new school

The new combined school to replace Eastern Elementary and J.C. Tayloe will be an enormous benefit to the ...

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My pets and the Betsy Bailey Nelson Animal Control Facility

Recently, I had one of my pets die. Coco Bear, or Puddin, as we called him was 15 years ...

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Reducing rates requires nuanced approach

As a homeowner in Beaufort County, I am as upset by the rise in homeowner insurance rates as ...

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Downtown Washington, parking and handicap access to Sheriff’s Office

I think most everything Washington has done to downtown is wonderful.  It has truly turned Washington into a ...

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Rethinking parking in historic downtown: A path toward sustainable progress

Have you ever circled around Downtown Washington looking for that “perfect” parking spot? I know I sure have. ...

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The results of high inflation

When I was a little kid, about 70 years ago, my grandmother would complain about how much more ...

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About Beaufort County’s four industrial parks

Industrial parks are a way of attracting new business and industry. In Beaufort County, we now have four. ...

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