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The State Board of Elections will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in the Board Room of the Third Floor of the Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603.
The State Board of Elections will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in the Board Room of the Third Floor of the Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603.
 
Our office is monitoring the potential impacts that Hurricane Helene could bring to Eastern NC as we end the work week.
Our office is monitoring the potential impacts that Hurricane Helene could bring to Eastern NC as we end the work week.
 
Changes at Chocowinity EMS does not mean you are loosing EMS services
Changes at Chocowinity EMS does not mean you are loosing EMS services
 
Our office is monitoring the forecast of an approaching front moving through this afternoon that could produce heavy rainfall, isolated strong to severe thunderstorms, strong winds, coastal flooding, and dangerous marine conditions.
Our office is monitoring the forecast of an approaching front moving through this afternoon that could produce heavy rainfall, isolated strong to severe thunderstorms, strong winds, coastal flooding, and dangerous marine conditions.
 
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a multi-year Direct Support Professional Workforce Plan.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a multi-year Direct Support Professional Workforce Plan.
 
There were numerous local professional and educational opportunities showcased on Wednesday at the Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair.
There were numerous local professional and educational opportunities showcased on Wednesday at the Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair.
 
This morning’s update included very minor changes to timing of today’s forecasted impacts.
This morning’s update included very minor changes to timing of today’s forecasted impacts.
 
This afternoon’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included another increase in the forecasted wind conditions for Beaufort County.
This afternoon’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included another increase in the forecasted wind conditions for Beaufort County.
 
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included an elevated threat of severe weather, to include the possibility of tornados, as well as an increase in the forecasted wind conditions.
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included an elevated threat of severe weather, to include the possibility of tornados, as well as an increase in the forecasted wind conditions.
 
Our office is continuing to monitor an approaching cold front that is expected to bring high winds, elevated water levels, rain and the potential for severe storms to our area Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecast details for Beaufort County can be found below.
Our office is continuing to monitor an approaching cold front that is expected to bring high winds, elevated water levels, rain and the potential for severe storms to our area Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecast details for Beaufort County can be found below.
 
Our office is currently monitoring the forecast of an approaching cold front that is expected to bring windy conditions, rain and the possibility of severe storms to eastern NC on Tuesday.
Our office is currently monitoring the forecast of an approaching cold front that is expected to bring windy conditions, rain and the possibility of severe storms to eastern NC on Tuesday.
 
This afternoon’s update continues to trend towards a strengthening storm system for our area Sunday and Monday.
This afternoon’s update continues to trend towards a strengthening storm system for our area Sunday and Monday.
 
This morning’s update continues to trend towards a strengthening storm system for our area Sunday and Monday.
This morning’s update continues to trend towards a strengthening storm system for our area Sunday and Monday.
 
Please see the attached announcement of Beaufort County’s New Emergency Management Coordinator and Operations Chief of Fire and Emergency Management.
Please see the attached announcement of Beaufort County’s New Emergency Management Coordinator and Operations Chief of Fire and Emergency Management.
 
The Beaufort County Economic Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC.
The Beaufort County Economic Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC.
 
Firefighters from around the region will participate in a training exercise in Pantego on Saturday, Aug. 19.
Firefighters from around the region will participate in a training exercise in Pantego on Saturday, Aug. 19.
 
The Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM.
The Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM.
 
As expected, the approaching tropical system continues to develop at a very fast pace. The morning’s update expanded the forecasted impacts into our state and once again increased our expected wind conditions.
As expected, the approaching tropical system continues to develop at a very fast pace. The morning’s update expanded the forecasted impacts into our state and once again increased our expected wind conditions.
 
The Beaufort County Jail Committee will meet at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC.
The Beaufort County Jail Committee will meet at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC.
 
An upcoming event will give Beaufort County residents and government officials a chance to discuss and provide feedback on the County’s strategic plan for the funds it is receiving from nationwide opioid settlements.
An upcoming event will give Beaufort County residents and government officials a chance to discuss and provide feedback on the County’s strategic plan for the funds it is receiving from nationwide opioid settlements.
 
One person was injured Tuesday morning after a tree at Goose Creek State Park fell across the sleeping compartment of a travel trailer in the RV campground.
One person was injured Tuesday morning after a tree at Goose Creek State Park fell across the sleeping compartment of a travel trailer in the RV campground.
 
Our office is currently monitoring an increasing risk of severe weather for our area this evening and tonight.
Our office is currently monitoring an increasing risk of severe weather for our area this evening and tonight.
 
The Beaufort County Animal Shelter resumed normal operations Monday, lifting a temporary restriction on animal intakes that was implemented last week when the shelter reached its capacity.
The Beaufort County Animal Shelter resumed normal operations Monday, lifting a temporary restriction on animal intakes that was implemented last week when the shelter reached its capacity.
 
As part of its ongoing effort to facilitate community collaboration and stakeholder engagement, the Beaufort County Behavioral Health Task Force welcomed local officials and community members Tuesday for a group discussion about the county’s use of opioid settlement funds.
As part of its ongoing effort to facilitate community collaboration and stakeholder engagement, the Beaufort County Behavioral Health Task Force welcomed local officials and community members Tuesday for a group discussion about the county’s use of opioid settlement funds.
 
The Beaufort County Tax Office is continuing to conduct site visits of all county properties as part of its required general revaluation process.
The Beaufort County Tax Office is continuing to conduct site visits of all county properties as part of its required general revaluation process.
 
The Beaufort County Public Health Department plans to begin spraying for mosquitoes in the next week as conditions warrant.
The Beaufort County Public Health Department plans to begin spraying for mosquitoes in the next week as conditions warrant.
 
Senior Citizens win their battle to keep their Senior Center intact
 
Huge Surprise Storm Due this Evening Down East
 
Due to a recent influx of animal intakes, the Beaufort County Animal Shelter is at capacity and is therefore unable to accept additional animals until more space becomes available.
Due to a recent influx of animal intakes, the Beaufort County Animal Shelter is at capacity and is therefore unable to accept additional animals until more space becomes available.
 
Get ready to see higher electricity bills if the North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a requested price hike by Duke Energy Progress.
Get ready to see higher electricity bills if the North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a requested price hike by Duke Energy Progress.
 
Chris Newkirk has been promoted to permanent Beaufort County Emergency Services Director after almost one year of leading the department on an interim basis.
Chris Newkirk has been promoted to permanent Beaufort County Emergency Services Director after almost one year of leading the department on an interim basis.
 
Our office is currently monitoring an increasing possibility for windy conditions this weekend with a possibility of severe storms on Saturday.
Our office is currently monitoring an increasing possibility for windy conditions this weekend with a possibility of severe storms on Saturday.
 
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