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 16th, 2011
County GOP elects former congressional candidate as chairman
After being suggested for the post by Ashley Woolard, recurring candidate for U.S. Congress Greg Dority easily secured his Party's chairmanship with a resounding "Yea!" from the delegates.
March 10th, 2011
Kinston voting rights case could have a big impact on Beaufort
It may become a landmark Supreme Court decision and if so could have a major impact on Beaufort County's "limited voting" system and the Beaufort County School Board electoral system.
December 22nd, 2010
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 21st, 2010
The Local Election: A Beaufort County Post Mortem
Confrontational? Sure, but that is local politics as the forces of political proponents collide, as they struggle to protect what they hold dear, what they hold sacred.
December 21st, 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 21st, 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 21st, 2010
Sheriff resumes campaigning following murder investigation
Jordan called Beaufort County Now this afternoon and explained that his statement had been delayed by the deparment's investigation of the recent murder of a Bath resident.
December 21st, 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
