Words with the Publisher
For those who take the opportunity to have a few words with our publisher. This space is reserved for one to explain or entertain, but please do not bore.
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 19th, 2011
Good government requires sunshine
What is the Sunshine Law? Every State has a Sunshine Law that provides public access to public records, public meeting minutes, and open meetings.
May 19th, 2011
Raising Taxes is an Ill-fated Move
Why is it when most politicians are faced with financial problems their first instinct is to covet other peoples' money?
May 19th, 2011
BRHS / UHS
Please remember that "non profit" never implies a lack of financial self interest or a failure to be motivated by the bottom line. UHS is not the "white knight" its supporters suppose
May 19th, 2011
In defense of Palin and Bachman
It seems that the Mainstream media suddenly woke up and determined that Palin should go away and Michelle Bachman should be muted.
May 19th, 2011
Let's Get the Story Straight
Those who complied with N C General Statute 131E-13 are to be commended. They likely prevented a challenge to the contract with UHS being brought.
May 19th, 2011
Dear Commissioners:
Businesses of all types are properly run every day and I am sure good self management is not beyond Beaufort Community Hospital's reach.
January 26th, 2011
Doug Rufino's Response to Sherry Broussard on the Defaming of the Teaparty Movement
Your article insults my intelligence. You provide no evidence to support your "belief", yet you spout ignorant rhetoric.
January 14th, 2011
BRHS Situation: January 10, 2011
The following are comments made by Velma Hickman that will be spoken before the Beaufort County Commissioners on January 10, 2011.
January 14th, 2011
The more BRHS bids, the better
Along with most of the residents of Beaufort County, I'm glad to see that the BRHS Board of Commissioners is preparing to commence negotiations with all four of the bidders who submitted responses
December 22nd, 2010
There was an Alternative
This is the second entry in our Words with the Publisher category that expresses an opinion from the second public hearing held on the fiscal condition of the Beaufort Regional Health Services.
December 22nd, 2010
There is a Process
Velma Hickman schools the crowd, mostly advocates for the medical community, on the process of governing small counties in North Carolina.
December 22nd, 2010
Stan Deatherage's Integrity as a Commissioner is Challenged by Dr. Tom Penders
Well this day, the Publisher wishes to tender a few thoughts to his readership so we will, in turn, reverse roles, and this time the column will be: Words from the Publisher.
December 22nd, 2010
WDN, Klemm, Evans et. al. get the cart before the horse on the hospital
So the Washington Daily News has jumped on the University Health System bandwagon. Or is it "jumped into bed with" UHS?
December 22nd, 2010
