In North Carolina’s constitution, Article 5 Section 4, sets limitations upon the increase of local government debt and provides clear guidance concerning the need by the majority of qualified voters to approve such actions, while also providing for qualifying exemptions.

It is not clear how or even if the county can take on $35 Million of new debt without voter input, however this is an area that would benefit by more clarity and voter input should the county pursue a USDA loan to fund the Phase 2 of the High School Project, considering that last referendum was voted down. Details on the past votes are below.

One can assert that if the county reduces its debt this should enable the county to address other areas that have been in need for many years, including facilities such as the Northern Recreation Center, the county courthouse or other facilities under county management, before taking on new debt that would be paid by county tax payers for many years in the future.

Political disinformation is not new, neither are politicians who use it knowingly or unknowingly. 

On February 26, 2021, a social media post was made by Senator Bob Steinburg to his personal Facebook page where he stated that a grandparent of a middle-school student called him, the grandparent’s grandson “was asked to play the part of a transgender” in a virtual class play. Additionally, Senator Bob Steinburg wrote that “If this nonsense has already seeped into rural classrooms then what’s next.” and asked for more engagement in school boards and that “schools- get back to what we are paying you to do- teaching our students academics!” Senator Bob Steinburgs official government Facebook page does not have this issue posted nor any follow-up to the issues raised.

Based on the Tyrrell county school’s investigation into this matter, we have since learned that what was stated by Senator Bob Steinburg, was not corroborated by the school’s findings.

Attention All Business Owners… You Are Invited!!

If your business uses a unique vehicle to perform your job, or your career is in the arts & sciences we need you!! Sign up at the following link; Vehicle Day Business Sign Up

In partnership with the Edenton Chowan Chamber of Commerce.

Help us begin to educate our Pre-K through 2nd-grade students about their future career paths by displaying your vehicles and/or the tools of your career. The objective of this event is to capitalize on young children’s interest in vehicles and various career options in order to create an awareness of the world of work and
various kinds of jobs.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments are currently available at the Greenville Convention Center and at our vaccine clinics in Ahoskie, Bethel, Belhaven, Edenton, Tarboro, Wallace, Washington, and Wilson.

Schedule your vaccine appointment at VidantHealth.com.