Bloodless Warfare: Politics
The mechanism for the orderly operation of a transitional government of the people is politics. Whether you like, or understand politics is not the issue: The issue is that it initiates change.
Beaufort County Democratic Convention fails to inspire
The Democratic Party is in need of a new source of inspiration and hope, after sustaining political losses in 2010; but following Saturday's convention, the Party walked out divided and weak.
May 17th, 2011
Local ex-Libertarian candidate elected to N.H. House as Republican
On Nov. 2, 31-year-old Bath native Cameron DeJong enjoyed his first political success, winning a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
December 22nd, 2010
Follow the Vote Results Here
We will be reporting from the Beaufort County Board of Elections starting at 7:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. We intend to keep our readership informed as to who the leaders are in these very important
December 22nd, 2010
UHS-candidate Jerry Evans enjoys support from doctors, Realtors
One Beaufort County commissioner candidate, Jerry Evans, has consistently and single-mindedly promoted himself as a supporter of Beaufort Regional Health Systems' quick merger with UHS.
December 22nd, 2010
Woolard Calls on Butterfield to Resign
In respect to the Congressman's honorable integrity, I would expect he would want to clear his name in this, or any other eastern North Carolina publication.
November 15th, 2010
Sheriff candidate Dixon releases statement and biography
The campaign to elect Donald Dixon as Beaufort County Sheriff released a statement today, aiming to familiarize voters with Dixon's platform, as well as his background.
November 15th, 2010
Evans, Klemm prematurely accept UHS offer at candidates' forum
At last night's WDN-sponsored candidates' forum, at least two of the six commissioner candidates, when asked about the financial future of BRHS, broke the very first rule of negotiating.
October 19th, 2010
Voter registration to resume Oct. 14 during One-Stop Voting
Between Oct. 14 and Oct. 30, any voter can take advantage of the convenience provided by One-Stop Voting and mark an early ballot, often avoiding the crowds and lines familiar to Election Day.
October 19th, 2010
WDN schedules candidates forum
The Washington Daily News will conduct a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Beaufort County Community College auditorium.
October 11th, 2010
Republicans party at Bennett’s Vineyard
The Beaufort County Republican Party held its first-annual Pig Pickin' and Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Bennett's Vineyard in Edward, about 20 miles southeast of Chocowinity, Saturday afternoon.
October 1st, 2010
Retire Butterfield Silent Rally
Supporters of Ashley Woolard, from several 1st Congressional District Counties, will gather at theBeaufort County Court House in Washington, NC (Saturday) in a silent demonstration against Congressman
October 1st, 2010
Ashley Woolard to File for Congress on February 10th
Ashley Woolard, looking to unseat G.K. Butterfield, will file for the 1st District Congressional Seat.
May 6th, 2010
Woolard celebrates his party's nomination as Republican candidate for U.S. Congress
Supporters gather at Down on Main Street to watch the numbers come in
May 6th, 2010
Board of Elections releases vote totals
Deatherage and Booth put up big numbers for their respective parties
May 6th, 2010
County commissioner candidates release unfiltered statements
Prospective lawmakers appeal to Beaufort County voters.
May 5th, 2010
Commissioner candidates build their platforms at forum
Opening statements reveal politicians' partisanship and personalities
May 5th, 2010
Elections director notes elevated participation level at candidates’ forum
Early voting begins in wake of forum today at Beaufort County Board of Elections
May 5th, 2010
Commissioners Deatherage and Richardson are Inducted into the ACLU "Wall of Shame."
Commissioner Stan Deatherage, along with the Commissioner Hood Richardson is awarded the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) "Wall of Shame."
May 5th, 2010
Candidates' Forum
On Tuesday night, April 13, 2010, at 7:00 pm, there will be a candidates forum at the Beaufort County Community College Auditorium. It is sponsored by the Washington Daily News.
May 5th, 2010
At this NACo Conference "Change" was in the Air
This the first in a short series of articles that I will write on the federal iniatives presented at the NACo National Conference in Washington, DC.
May 5th, 2010
A Primary is in the Offing
I have a primary for Beaufort County Commissioner. I did not want a primary, but I welcome one nonetheless.
May 5th, 2010
Candidates file for Campaign 2010
Early birds flock to Beaufort County Board of Elections during first hour of filing
May 4th, 2010
"Did Not Have the Common Decency to Offer Us a Reach - Around"
The Health Care Reform Bill has become the latest slush fund for Democrats to keep their election chances optimum. Will the North Carolina Democrats catch a ride on the gravy train at our expense.
April 28th, 2010
Election Law Changes Highlighted at the Republican Men's Club
Director of the Beaufort County Board of Elections spoke to the Beaufort County Republican Men's Club to give her bipartisan presentation of North Carolina's new election laws.
April 28th, 2010
The Off - Year Election: Turnover in Washington, Status Quo in Belhaven
The mayor and three out of five council members are out in Washington. Adam O'Neal and the boys hold down the fort in Belhaven.
April 26th, 2010