Friday, July 27, 2018
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Friday, July 20, 2018
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Professionalism - By Jim Bray
What does Professionalism mean to
me? Professionalism refers to the way in which a person conducts
business and how they interact with coworkers, subordinates, and the
public. Professionalism is more than possessing a college degree or
a long list of accomplishments. Professionalism incorporates many
different attributes that make a person a true professional. A
professional should be confident, polite, and a good communicator.
Professionalism means remaining calm even in a tense work
environment. A professional must be reliable and dependable. People
will be counting on you to get the job done promptly and with a
satisfactory outcome. Professionals should be competent in their
field and willing to educate those around them. If I am elected
Sheriff, I will ensure I am surrounded by men and women who are
competent and highly trained to perform their duties.
Professionalism means being
organized and accountable for your actions and the actions of
subordinates. A professional must accept responsibility and take
their job seriously. Lastly, what I believe to be the most important
characteristic of professionalism is ethics. A professional should
do what is right even when no one is watching. Integrity and ethics
form the foundation of a person and this defines a real professional.
The level of leadership a person is capable of is often reflected in
their professionalism. As the Sheriff of Perquimans County, I want
to be that strong leader that exemplifies professionalism while being
a positive role model for the community. I would appreciate your
support in my bid to be the Perquimans County Sheriff in 2018.
Donations can be mailed to: Elect
Jim Bray, 836 Lake Road, Hertford, NC 27944. Personal checks only
(Business checks are not allowed).
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Gun Laws - by Joe Forbes
Dr. J. Stanley McQuade was famous for saying, "A little bit of law is a dangerous thing". Nowhere is this more true than in the context of carrying firearms across state lines. This is particularly applicable to those of use who live near the state line, and travel frequently to Virginia to work or shop. Many times, people assume that the laws of the other state are the same as the laws of their home state, and we all know what "assume" makes out of u and me. Failing to know and comply with the foreign state's laws can result in civil liability, or even serious criminal charges.
Concealed carry permit holders are already familiar with the concept of "reciprocity", whereby one state recognizes a permit issued by another state. The first thing a permit holder should do when considering travelling to another state is to verify that reciprocity exists between the states. However, that is just the beginning of the process. While in the other state, you must also comply with all of their particular firearms laws, which may or may not make sense to you. As an example, North Carolina changed our law fairly recently to allow permitted conceal carry in an establishment that serves alcohol, provided that the permittee is not consuming alcohol. Carry into such an establishment in a state that does not permit concealed carry on that premises at all, and you are asking for trouble. Some states have laws that ban possession of a weapon at all on certain premises unless you have specific permission from the person in control of the premises.
Those who prefer to carry their weapons openly can run into similar trouble. In NC, open carry is generally allowed, except in prohibited places like courthouses, schools, etc. But cross into South Carolina or Georgia with a pistol on your hip and you may get cited for open carry without a permit, because they do indeed require a permit to carry openly. Other states require that open carry be in a belt holster only. Others ban open carry altogether.
Some differences in the law affect both open and concealed carry. For instance, some states require that any firearm brought into that state be registered with the police within a given time. Others require a separate permit to merely possess a weapon at all. Some states prohibit carry on a highway rest stop, or a public park. Some have "Stand Your Ground" or "Castle Doctrine" laws that expand the circumstances when and if you can actually use the gun, and some do not. Illinois requires a state-issued Firearm Owner Identification Card to even purchase ammunition. Some municipalities ban the sale or possession of hollow-point bullets. Special care must be taken when travelling through highly-regulated states like Maryland, where guns must be unloaded and locked in a separate container in the trunk. And don't even think about taking a pistol into Washington, DC or New York City at all!
Carrying/transporting long arms deserves mention as well. Everyone should be aware by now of the multitude of states and municipalities which ban or restrict "assault rifles" or large capacity magazines. But some states require that they be unloaded and carried locked in the trunk. As discussed in a previous article, the Federal Firearms Owners Protection Act is supposed to protect people transporting firearms from one state to another while merely "passing through" a state where the weapon would be regulated or prohibited (if the weapon is transported in compliance with the Act's provisions), but it is no guarantee against prosecution by an anti-gun zealot local prosecutor.
The traps for the unwary are not limited to just firearms. I used to attend a school for 2-3 days every year in Illinois, where I drove 100 miles from the airport to the school in unfamiliar territory after dark. I knew better than to try to carry a pistol there, so I bought an electric stun gun. Then I learned that Illinois also forbids carrying stun guns!
The lesson here is simple. When you cross that state line, you might as well be entering a foreign country. The ONLY rights that you take with you are the ones set out in the United States Constitution and the FOPA. Ignorance of their laws is not an excuse, and they don't care how you did it in North Carolina. We live in the "Information Age", when you can get a basic understanding of the foreign state's laws just by visiting a website or two. Educate yourself before you travel. Some might consider it a hassle, but it's easier (and cheaper) than paying a lawyer.
Friday, July 13, 2018
Daycation July 13,14,15 2018
We have been having problems with the calendar the past few weeks from updates pushed to our website. Since a another local entity decided to copy our idea and look of our calendar, (it's OK, we have started calling ourselves the Idea Factory for local media) we decided to redo the site and are hard at work to bring you a new regional calendar for the NENC region.
Stay tuned for a new, better experience coming in the next few months!
- Tradewinds Staff
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Monday, July 9, 2018
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Thursday, July 5, 2018
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Breathe Easier & Protect Your Family by Conquering Pesky Mold Problems by Harry Cannon, with Laura Bush Jenkins
As I've met with parents, city council members, residents, and attorneys throughout the state, most are concerned about the health risks of mold and understand the need to take control and address it.
Popular opinion might tell you to get rid of your affected property, pack up and leave town, or panic unnecessarily. But the good news is leveraging common sense chemistry and 21st century remediation methods can restore a building to normal use and acceptable air quality while avoiding high costs.
It may surprise you how bleach is not effective in eliminating mold like you might think. According to the EPA, it masks and may even invigorate growth.
Instead of relying on out-dated approaches, Dwelling Management Solutions uses EPA-registered treatments and understands their proper application in your home or business. These chemicals do not typically require constant monthly spraying. Instead, checks can be done every year or twice yearly. This means better breathing and peace of mind for you.
We are conducting a regional survey to understand citizens' concerns about mold and ways they can effectively advocate for their health and safety. Helping you make informed decisions with the proper resources is what we do best.
To give your survey feedback, text or email "Survey" to 252 339 2489, or info@
