My Turn
Students cannot bring firearms into schools!
When I grew up, a long time ago, there was no safer place than the local elementary school. The only things I had to fear were ...
Al Klemm, Author at Washington Daily News
My Turn
Washington’s new charging stations and electric vehicles
Washington has three new electric vehicle charging stations with two level-two chargers each. Locations include; behind the new Washington Police Station, at the Aquatic Center ...
by Al Klemm, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:48 am
Columns
Boat building opportunities at Beaufort County Community College
When I decided to write opinion and information articles, I decided that many would focus on Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) and Beaufort County Schools ...
by Al Klemm, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:04 pm
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Traveling in a car or in an airplane
I use to fly a lot. My last flight was before Covid occurred. Since then, I haven’t flown anyplace. I just don’t want the hassle. I drive instead. ...
by Al Klemm, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:01 am
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Career Technical Education: Boat building at Washington High School
The boating industry employs a total of 1,200 plus employees in Beaufort and Pitt Counties combined. Beaufort County employees 600 plus by itself. The boating industry is ...
by Al Klemm, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 8:01 am
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The hazards and the future of NC Highway 33
Greenville has slowly been creeping towards Beaufort County along NC Highway 33. There are several new housing developments and Walmart and Lowes are already there. ...
by Al Klemm, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:13 am
My Turn
Economic development, opportunity and education
Economic development from my perspective is more and better jobs. For this to occur, there needs to be growth in business and industry in Beaufort County. Opportunity ...
by Al Klemm, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 8:01 am
My Turn
Warmer weather is here and the primary election is over
I’m happy to say that warmer weather is here and the weeds are growing at a record rate in my yard with all the rain ...
by Al Klemm, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:45 am
My Turn
My concerns with Beaufort County convenience centers
Beaufort County recently made changes to three of the convenience centers; Chocowinity, Cherry Run and River Road. Some paving repair was completed but the main change ...
by Al Klemm, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:59 am
Columns
Budget, tax rates always fun topics in campaign season
During campaign season, the county budget and taxes are always topics among the county commission candidates. The taxes and budget are too high and need to ...
by Al Klemm, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:30 am
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