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Onslow County Politics: Joe McLaughlin Killed My Buzz

Earlier this week (I think it was Tuesday or Wednesday morning) I was bicycling to work and had this flitting thought:
I haven’t heard the names “Joe McLaughlin” or “Delma Collins” in a while. Isn’t that nice?"

And it was, it was very nice…But it wasn’t to last very long. Follow the jump for details.

Onslow County: Holiday Greetings

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners wishes all the County residents a happy holiday.

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Onslow County: Pollard Pay Problem Polled then Padlocked

The Jacksonville Daily News website has a poll related to the Register of Deeds pay controversy. Go vote. It’s fun.
It appears that the Onslow County Board of Commissioners has no interest in discussing Becky Pollard’s pay during their December 15th meeting.
Says Commission Chairman W.C. Jarman:
"It is not on the tentative agenda and as far [...]

Onslow County: Pollard’s Pay Story Gets Better

Lindell Kay has a new article at the Jacksonville Daily News about the very public drama over Register of Deeds Becky Pollard’s pay.
In the article, Pollard claims that his “research” into other Registers of Deeds’ salaries was an attempt to ensure that Pollard (who has zero experience as a Register of Deeds) maintained the level [...]

Onslow County: Former State Senator Tommy Pollard Pushing to Get Wife a Raise

Even before Ms. Becky Pollard was sworn in as Onslow County’s Register of Deeds, her husband, former State Senator and former member of the NC Department of Transportation Board, Tommy Pollard was lobbying the Onslow County Board of Commissioners to give his wife a raise.
Lindell Kay reports in the Jacksonville Daily News:
Tommy Pollard passed out [...]

Elections 2008: Updates

It’s been 4 days since Election Day. I haven’t updated the Elections Page, but I will. There’s just been a lot to process (politically and otherwise) for me.
Senator Barack Obama won by a pretty large margin (his 53% to McCain’s 46%). Check out President-Elect Obama’s Transition Office’s website for more information on his transition staff and [...]

Election 2008: 10:30pm Update

All of Onslow’s 24 precincts are counted.
President: McCain leads 59% to Obama’s 39%.
Senate: Dole leads 51% to Hagan’s 44%.
NC-03: Jones, Jr. leads 63% to Weber’s 36%.
NC Governor: Perdue leads 50% to McCrory’s 45%.
Onslow County Commissioners: Ikner, Jarman, Keller, Padgett, Midgett lead.
Sales tax referendum is failing 55% to 44%.

2008 Elections: 10pm Update

NC’s presidential race has tightened into a virtual tie. Obama and McCain at 49%.
Senator Elizabeth Dole has conceded her seat and will return to Washington, D.C. in January. Kay Hagan will be the Junior Senator from North Carolina.
The Onslow County Commissioner race has shifted: Ikner, Jarman, Padgett, Midgett, Keller now lead.

2008 Elections: 9:30pm Update

Obama still leads McCain in the state (50% to 48%) but trails in Onslow (43% to McCain’s 56%).
Hagan leads Dole in the state (52% to 43%) but trails in Onslow (46% to Dole’s 49%).
Jones, Jr. leads Weber in NC-03 (67% to 32%) and Onslow (60% 39%).
Council of State races looking Democratic in the state, mixed [...]

2008 Elections: 9pm Update

As of 9pm:
President: Obama still leads McCain in NC 50% to 48%.
Senate: CNN and MSNBC called Hagan over Dole. Hagan leads 53% to 43%.
NC Governor: Perdue is leading McCrory 50% to 46%
NC-03: Jones, Jr leading over Weber 65% to 35%.
Council of State races looking very Democratic.
Onslow County Commissioners: Padgett, Ikner, Jarman, Wright, Midgett in [...]

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