This afternoon’s update included a reduced threat of storm surge for our area, and an increased concern for downriver flooding for areas along the lower Tar River early next week as a result of inland rainfall.
Published: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 @ 3:12 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The afternoon updates have included another increase in expected rainfall amounts, and provided us with additional details related to the timing of our forecasted impacts.
Published: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 @ 2:44 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Recent weather updates continue to include minor track and timeline adjustments to Debby’s path along the eastern US, as well as an increase in forecasted rain fall and expected winds for our area.
Published: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 @ 11:34 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Recent weather updates included minor timeline changes to Debbie’s track along the eastern US. While forecast models continue to become more aligned, there are still unknown variables that could determine the expected impacts for Beaufort County.
Published: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 @ 3:10 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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We would like to have quick briefing with our county’s municipal leaders and public safety partners to discuss our response to the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Debby tomorrow, Tuesday 8/6 at 7pm.
Published: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 @ 7:22 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Our office is continuing to monitor the development of a tropical system, that is expected to become a named storm (Debbie) within the next 48hrs.
Published: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 @ 7:22 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Our office is currently monitoring an increasing risk of severe afternoon thunderstorms over the next three (3) days.
Published: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 @ 7:07 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Our office is currently monitoring the forecast of an approaching cold front that has the potential to bring severe weather to our area tomorrow.
Published: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 @ 7:29 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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I recently wrote about “How the Budget Stops California from Setting North Carolina’s Transportation Policy.”
Published: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 @ 1:14 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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President Joe Biden revealed his New Year’s resolution to reporters while vacationing with his family in St. Croix, the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Published: Sunday, February 11th, 2024 @ 11:28 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Beaufort County officials on Thursday helped the Beaufort County Committee of 100 welcome renowned e-commerce, digital marketing, and consulting firm BTW Global, LLC to its new headquarters in Washington.
Published: Sunday, November 5th, 2023 @ 5:50 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Our office continues to monitor an approaching weather system that is forecasted to impact our area through the weekend.
Published: Sunday, February 12th, 2023 @ 9:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Financing Was Requested for Recreation, Transportation, Public Safety Vehicles, Equipment
Published: Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 @ 8:42 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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As the student loan landscape continues to evolve, including the recent announcement extending the payment pause, borrowers face shifting deadlines, confusion, and uncertainty.
Published: Monday, December 19th, 2022 @ 9:13 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Customers Can Keep Their Current 910 Telephone Number
Published: Monday, July 12th, 2021 @ 6:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in tribute to former Representative John David Dingell, Jr. of Michigan. Rep. Dingell, Jr. is the longest serving member of Congress in our nation's history.
Published: Saturday, February 9th, 2019 @ 1:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Wednesday, January 9, 2019 one-day session featured the swearing in of all legislators who had not already taken their oaths in local ceremonies.
Published: Thursday, January 17th, 2019 @ 9:27 pm
By: S. Henri McClees
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North Carolina has received approval for the names of two new interstate route designations in the eastern part of the state. The American Association of State and Transportation Officials approved I-42 for the U.S. 70 Corridor between I-40 and Morehead City, and I-87 for U.S. 64/17 between...
Published: Friday, May 27th, 2016 @ 9:30 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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North Carolina State Government is stepping up efforts to hire the best and the brightest to serve the people of North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 @ 10:44 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) secured $500,000 from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge New River Inlet this year. Last month, Congressman Jones wrote a letter to Army Corps of Engineers leaders explaining that shoaling conditions in the channel are impacting Marine Corps training...
Published: Friday, February 12th, 2016 @ 1:32 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory praised North Carolina's Emergency Management team as he welcomed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director Craig Fugate and emergency managers, health officials, business leaders and first responders from across the country to Raleigh this morning. North Carolina...
Published: Thursday, February 11th, 2016 @ 1:20 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) secured an additional $3,225,000 from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Oregon Inlet, and an additional $1,000,000 for Hatteras Inlet. Last month Congressman Jones sent a letter to Army Corps leadership reminding them of the chronically poor...
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 1:28 pm
By: Chris Downey
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As Attorney General Roy Cooper sets his sights on the governor's mansion, he should explain why he supports Charlotte's controversial transgender bathroom ordinance, even though it is likely to be the subject of a lengthy and expensive legal challenge if passed. Roy Cooper has been raising...
Published: Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 8:27 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory announced $119 million in loans and grants that will help towns across North Carolina pay for 50 much-needed drinking water and wastewater projects.
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 11:47 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Columbus area residents are going to get to be the first in the state to experience North Carolina's new mobile DMV office. The office, which carries two driver license examiner stations, is part of Governor Pat McCrory's initiative to improve customer service and reduce wait times at the DMV.
Published: Friday, January 29th, 2016 @ 9:17 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will highlight North Carolina as a top performing state in its sixth annual Enterprising States: States Innovate study, which ranks states best poised to thrive in the rapidly evolving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focused economy...
Published: Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 @ 2:06 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory announced that more North Carolinians are already taking advantage of new customer-friendly options at the state's Division of Motor Vehicles. Online driver license renewals have increased by more than 2,000 to 6,500 issuances during the five days since the program's full launch
Published: Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 @ 5:32 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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State employees rallied today for the annual North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) at a motivational volunteer training session at the State Employees' Credit Union headquarters office.
Published: Friday, August 21st, 2015 @ 3:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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My budget commits nearly $4.8 billion to lay the foundation for our 25-year transportation vision, which focuses on connecting small towns and economic centers to simplify citizens' commutes for work, school and recreation...
Published: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 @ 9:25 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory's 2015-2017 biennium budget continues his focus on job creation, education and infrastructure. It also increases help and protection for those that cannot help themselves while maintaining fiscal discipline and increasing government efficiency.
Published: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 @ 8:29 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory, chairman of the OCS Governors Coalition, applauded President Barack Obama's Interior Department for advancing an oil and gas leasing program that could include development opportunities in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 @ 7:38 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Earlier today, Governor Pat McCrory was presented a customized, handmade library table from Morganton furniture manufacturer Chaddock. The governor accepted the gift from Tom Powell, Chaddock president and chief executive officer, on behalf of the state of North Carolina and said that it will be...
Published: Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 @ 12:32 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory joined Department of Transportation Secretary Tony Tata and Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Commissioner Greg Baker today to give an update on Hurricane Arthur preparations.
Published: Sunday, July 6th, 2014 @ 9:06 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the North Carolina House passed a budget amendment to expand the definition of dealer in the Animal Welfare Section to include commercial dogs breeders who have 10 or more female dogs.
Published: Sunday, June 15th, 2014 @ 3:22 am
By: Christopher Maye
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