Governing Beaufort County

Stan's ongoing votes pertaining to governing of our home county.

Sandy Hardy reveals his next move to Beaufort County Now

In an exclusive interview with Beaufort County Now, Beaufort Regional Health System hospital board Chairman Sandy Hardy revealed his plan to attempt to regain an element of trust among board members.
July 8th, 2010

Hardy cancels meeting to 'un-hire' UHS

An attempt by the hospital board’s new majority to take sweeping action and “cancel the management agreement with University Health Systems” was thwarted by legal minutiae.
July 8th, 2010

BRHS board calls special meeting to un-hire UHS

University Health Systems should not unpack its suitcase just yet; its stay as management of Beaufort Regional Health Systems could be very temporary.
July 6th, 2010

Here's a look at the financial condition of the Beaufort Health System

We don't think we know nearly all that we need to know to provide the needed information that our readers can answer that question for themselves, but some things are becoming clear.
July 6th, 2010

Upper-level BCMC employees to receive 20-percent salary bonuses

Beaufort County Medical Center’s Chief Executive Officer Bill Bedsole is one of four upper-level hospital employees who were offered a 20-percent salary bonus to stay aboard.
June 30th, 2010

Bedsole resigns as CEO of Beaufort County Medical Center

As fear over Beaufort County Medical Center's financial situation nears its crescendo, the BCMC Chief Executive Officer Bill Bedsole resigns to "pursue other opportunities."
June 30th, 2010

New Hanover Regional Medical Center Says No Thanks to BCMC

As the Beaufort County Medical Center struggles to understand its predicament, the New Hanover Medical Center says no to a merger.
June 30th, 2010

This Publisher’s short Commentary Regarding the Quasi-Private Meeting Regarding the BCMC

Was it a private meeting with only the Washington Daily News having access? We mean to find out.
June 30th, 2010

County gravitates toward endorsing construction of local rest area

DOT: We won't likely use eminent domain
June 30th, 2010

Richardson says temporary pay cut could save hospital

Too much labor supply; not enough demand
June 29th, 2010

Klemm asks board to hear BCMC employees' opinions on merger

He withdraws motion after strong dissent from fellow commissioners
June 29th, 2010

County requests Arizona illegal immigration law for state

Republican commissioners cite economic distress as motive
May 14th, 2010

Beaufort County contracts public boat-launch faciltiy

Commissioners purchase lot on south side of Pamlico River
April 8th, 2010

Tax Assessor encourages property owners to take advantage of appeals process

Reevaluation issue aired at Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting
April 8th, 2010

Beaufort County Government's General Meeting Agenda: Monday, April 5, 2010.

The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 5, 2010.
April 6th, 2010

Republican commissioners express fear of losing dominant culture to Hispanics

Superintendent Phipps defends Board of Education using Spanish language on its Web site
March 4th, 2010

Beaufort County Government's General Meeting Agenda: Monday, March 1, 2010

The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, March 1, 2010.
March 1st, 2010

Governor Purdue Declines to Take a Stand on Illegal Immigration

Governor Beverly Perdue explains to Beaufort County citizens that she would rather remain noncommittal on the effects of illegal immigration.
February 4th, 2010

Beaufort County Commissioners Pass Resolution

Beaufort County seeks justice in regards to eqitable governing in respect to the legislation associated with the Health Care Reform Bill.
January 21st, 2010

Beaufort County Revaluation of Real Property: Part II

Beaufort County Manager Paul Spruill brought his traveling revaluation road show back to the county administration office to enjoy some home field advantage.
January 18th, 2010

Public Hearing in Raleigh: Should the Community College System Continue to Admit Illegal Immigrants?

On Friday, December 18, 2009, a public hearing was held at the Archives and History Building, on Jones St., to guage whether the Community Colleges should continue to admit illegal immigrants.
January 18th, 2010

Beaufort County Commissioners Pick a New Chairman

The Beaufort County Commissioners broke a stranglehold on the "King Chairman" quagmire that has infected county politics, and the resulting governing of the county, for way too long.
January 18th, 2010

Interim Superintendent William Rivenbark Resigns

The Beaufort County School System has just lost the best Superintendent they have had since 2002.
January 18th, 2010

Commissioners Agree to Joint Resolution

Beaufort County Commissioners vote unanimously to send their joint resolution to the Beaufort County Board of Education for their approval.
January 18th, 2010
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