Beaufort County
A look at the people, geography and history of a large familiar county separated by one big flowing river.
Hospital board decides to stick with Acting CEO, chairman resigns
The Beaufort County Health Systems board met Tuesday night (7-13-10) and decided not to employ an outside "interim CEO or management team"
July 14th, 2010
County Commissioners hear a report on the Hospital
Commissioner Hood Richardson challenges the Committee of 100 and the Buster Humphries to explain why the Beaufort County Medical Center is not capable of surviving without a partner.
July 14th, 2010
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
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 24th, 2010
Futrell selling Washington Daily News to Alabama-based company
On July 31, Beaufort County’s only locally owned print newspaper, the Washington Daily News, will soon be under the ownership of an Alabama-based newspaper conglomerate, Boone Newspapers Inc.
June 17th, 2010
County gravitates toward endorsing construction of local rest area
DOT: We won't likely use eminent domain
June 14th, 2010
Richardson says temporary pay cut could save hospital
Too much labor supply; not enough demand
June 14th, 2010
Klemm asks board to hear BCMC employees' opinions on merger
He withdraws motion after strong dissent from fellow commissioners
June 10th, 2010
DOT insists on unmanned rest stop south of Chocowinity
Commissioners fear it will attract criminal activity
May 20th, 2010
County requests Arizona illegal immigration law for state
Republican commissioners cite economic distress as motive
May 20th, 2010
"Every Picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part IX, Music in the Streets.
The Annual "Music in the Streets" has had a blowout beginning for the 2010 year.
May 20th, 2010