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BCCC ranked Number One but questions regarding what is being prioritized are concerning.
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Has the local government acted responsibly and transparently?
Published: Friday, August 29th, 2025 @ 8:36 am
By: Nick Fritz
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What skills are needed to successfully lead and manage Beaufort County Schools?
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The attempt to corrupt the process to choose the newest School Board member - Steve Rader
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Poor decision making and leadership are detrimental to the well being of Beaufort County.
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Overtax and overspend is the trend.
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Award highlights ECU Health’s telehealth approach in addressing rural disparities
Published: Saturday, July 12th, 2025 @ 7:25 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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A response to Donald Shreve's article of last week.
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We must vet, and elect those who will actually represent the people or we will be stuck with the same mess we have now.
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Your voice matters!
Published: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 @ 8:18 pm
By: David Hudson
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Know your candidates and their voting record as the 2026 elections approach.
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Beaufort County citizens are being overtaxed for questionable spending initiatives.
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How did this happen and what comes next?
Published: Friday, June 6th, 2025 @ 4:05 pm
By: David Hudson
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Only the School Board can save the school!
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The vote to close S. W. Snowden takes place this Tuesday, June 3rd!
Published: Monday, June 2nd, 2025 @ 9:05 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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The process to close Snowden continues to move forward. Time is running out to oppose this decision.
Published: Friday, May 30th, 2025 @ 3:43 pm
By: David Hudson
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Conversation regarding the closing of S. W. Snowden
Published: Friday, May 30th, 2025 @ 11:01 am
By: Buzz Cayton
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Closing Snowden is an intentional act based on poor information and a lack of oversight and accountability by the Superintendent and School Board.
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Beaufort County Conservative Republican Club voices concerns to conservative School Board Members
Published: Monday, May 19th, 2025 @ 9:18 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Failure to request factual information regarding the closure of S. W. Snowden leads to poor decision making.
Published: Monday, May 19th, 2025 @ 9:10 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Incompetence and a refusal to require facts will lead to poor decision making regarding Snowden.
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The county needs better leadership in community issues from education to economic development.
Published: Monday, May 5th, 2025 @ 1:28 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Now is the time to speak out against closing the Snowden School. Contact your district School Board member.
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Please attend the public meetings and speak out against closing the Snowden school in Aurora.
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Commissioner Richardson requests information regarding the new Washington school from BCS Superintendent
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Observations Related to Questions Posed By Ray Leary Regarding the Closure of the Snowden School
Published: Monday, April 14th, 2025 @ 9:33 pm
By: David Hudson
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Key questions that require answers before any decision is made to close the school.
Published: Saturday, April 12th, 2025 @ 11:23 am
By: Ray Leary
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On March 14, 2025, Detectives with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant, charging 35-year-old Robert Earl Blount III of Aurora NC with one Felony count of Burning of Jails or Prisons.
Published: Thursday, March 20th, 2025 @ 7:22 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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On March 12, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a report of a fire in the Beaufort County Detention Center.
Published: Monday, March 17th, 2025 @ 5:56 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included additional graphics, as well as increased winds, rain and threat of tornados.
Published: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 @ 12:54 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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On February 12, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit conducted a follow up investigation on information received following an arrest made in Pitt County by the Greenville Regional Drug Task Force on January 16, 2025.
Published: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 @ 9:43 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office K9 Athos will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Published: Sunday, February 9th, 2025 @ 1:18 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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On March 25, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office along with K-9 Tinnus arrested Todd Victor Bond on multiple drugs charges.
Published: Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 @ 9:05 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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This afternoon’s update continued to shift the heavier snowfall slightly further inland, with areas along and east of Hwy 17 now forecasted to receive between 4 and 6 inches.
Published: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 @ 11:19 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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