Archived Results for May, 2011
(Total Found: 39)
Happy Mother's Day Lynn Deatherage. You're the best.
I know there are many wonderful mothers residing in this region, however, my personal best is my wife, Lynn, and for good reason.
May 16th, 2011
An open letter to our elected officials
To understand what I'm about to say requires you to either accept that this nation, state and county are in serious financial trouble.
May 16th, 2011
Ten days remain to submit artistic rebuttal
The deadline for submissions is May 15. Directions for submission can be found in the explanation of the book and call for entries, which can be read by clicking here.
May 16th, 2011
Grandma is okay with the Tea Party
I'm writing in response to Ms. Winborne's letter which recklessly attacks the Tea Party and the GOP.
May 16th, 2011
Negative Effects of the Government Funding of Illegal Immigrants
Illegal immigrants should not receive government funding when America is already in a financial crisis.
May 16th, 2011
Beaufort County adds jobs in March
Unemployment figures for March 2011, released today by the North Carolina Employment Security Commission, show Beaufort County's unemployment rate improving for the second-consecutive month.
May 16th, 2011
Is publically funded pre-school worth more than the alternatives?
I recently wrote a Teacher's Desk piece in which I said that there is little evidence that pre-school programs have much of a lasting effect on the success of students in later years.
May 16th, 2011
The Status of Religeous Rights in the Public School System
Young adults often wonder what their rights are in the public school system with respect to religion.
May 16th, 2011
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 16th, 2011
State to conduct public hearing in Beaufort County on redistricting
Members of the public may comment on the current district plans, communities of interest, voting history, or any other topic related to redistricting.
May 16th, 2011
Representative Cook to hold Town Hall meeting in his district
Any N.C. District 6 resident, with a social or political concern, can rest assured that they will be granted some face time with their representative to the N.C. General Assembly this Thursday.
May 16th, 2011
Artistic rebuttals still trickling in
The finished product of the Artistic Rebuttal Book Project will be marketed to galleries, arts councils, tourist departments and libraries across the country.
May 16th, 2011
Fix school boards before taking tenure away from teachers
I had the opportunity recently to observe the NC Senate Education Committee debate S 423 which, if it passes, will create a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee to study "teacher tenure."
May 16th, 2011
