In a surprising move, Currituck County Attorney Megan Morgan directly contacted the Daily Advance Editor, Julian Eure, influencing the retraction of a recent article. The story in question, reported first by BlackwaterReports.org, and later by the Daily Advance and was taken down, featured Commissioner Paul Beaumont’s revelation about the county manager Ike McRee’s employment contract. Beaumont asserted that a decision had been made in December not to renew McRee’s contract, a claim disputed by Morgan.

Morgan contested the accuracy of Beaumont’s statements, emphasizing the legal requirement for such decisions to be made in open sessions. However, contributor Carri Bevan Pruner pointed out Morgan’s statement raised eyebrows as she admitted not being present at all relevant meetings, leaving room for questions about the certainty of her denial.

The article also delves into the number of closed sessions and their public advertisement, shedding light on potential procedural irregularities. Additionally, sources close to the situation suggest Morgan’s work is bottlenecked due to a requirement to clear everything through McRee.

As this story develops, Blackwater Reports commits to providing timely updates and further insights into the unfolding controversy.