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On 2-6-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Rodney Payton, 47 years of age, of 115 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn New York and Markeem Clark, 26 years of age of 1922 Bay City Road in Aurora.
Published: Saturday, February 21st, 2015 @ 10:10 pm
By: Chris Downey
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A bipartisan group of governors representing the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Governors Coalition met today to discuss the responsible expansion of offshore energy development. The participating governors — Governor Pat McCrory of North Carolina (Chair), Governor Phil Bryant of Mississippi...
Published: Saturday, February 21st, 2015 @ 10:19 am
By: Chris Downey
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The icy weather this week led to the closure of our college for two days and led to a delay in the disbursement of financial aid checks to our students. I hope this did not cause too much of a hardship but I certainly didn't want to risk the lives of our students, faculty and staff traveling on...
Published: Saturday, February 21st, 2015 @ 3:04 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Shalag US, Inc. will be expanding its production facility in Granville County. The expansion will create 40 new jobs over the next three years. The company...
Published: Friday, February 20th, 2015 @ 7:22 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Butterball, LLC will expand its operations in Hoke County and create 367 new jobs over the next three years. The company plans to invest $66.75 million in the city
Published: Friday, February 20th, 2015 @ 3:03 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory, chairman of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Governors Coalition announced today Maine Governor Paul LePage has joined the coalition.
Published: Thursday, February 19th, 2015 @ 4:05 pm
By: Chris Downey
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On February 1, 2015, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Larceny from a business on Old New Bern Road, Chocowinity. Deputies learned 42 aluminum and steel semi-truck rims were taken. The Sheriff's Office began an investigation, conducted interviews and collected evidence.
Published: Thursday, February 19th, 2015 @ 1:18 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after learning of the death of former U.S. Congressman T. Cass Ballenger...
Published: Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 @ 11:56 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The North Carolina Innovation Center (iCenter), which was created by Governor Pat McCrory and Chief Information Officer Chris Estes in 2013, has been recognized as a 2015 "Bright Idea" by the Ash Center at Harvard University. The Bright Ideas program recognizes creative initiatives that are at...
Published: Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 @ 11:05 pm
By: Chris Downey
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What is the contribution that Beaufort County Community College makes to the region's economy? A new report demonstrating the economic value of Beaufort County Community College and community colleges across the state is scheduled to be released next week. This is the first time in about...
Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 @ 12:56 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory is urging people to stay off the roads tonight as the winter storm moves east across North Carolina. Forecasters have increased predicted snow and ice accumulation totals in many areas potentially making roads impassable in a portion of the central part of state.
Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 @ 1:26 am
By: Chris Downey
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Accomplishments: High School graduation rates are at an all-time high. North Carolina's 2014 graduation rate of 83.9 percent is the highest recorded in the state's history...
Published: Sunday, February 15th, 2015 @ 1:14 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Want to learn more about good wine — its history, geography, botany and chemistry? Then let James "The Wine Guy" McKelvey introduce you to it in this class offered by the Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College.
Published: Friday, February 13th, 2015 @ 9:49 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
Published: Friday, February 13th, 2015 @ 7:27 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Students in the Welding Technology Program at Beaufort County Community College recently presented the gift of a metal replica of a fishing trawler used in eastern North Carolina waters to the BCCC Board of Trustees. The trawler, named Lil' Beaufort, will be on display in the newly-renovated lobby o
Published: Thursday, February 12th, 2015 @ 7:18 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Steve Messick District Court Judge in the 15A Judicial District and Richard Holloway District Court Judge in the 25th Judicial District.
Published: Thursday, February 12th, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
By: Chris Downey
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There are so many ways to keep up with your friends and family these days - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest are just a few of them!
Published: Thursday, February 12th, 2015 @ 3:27 am
By: Chris Downey
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Beaufort County Community College is celebrating Black History Month with a series of events that includes an appearance by one of the nation's most dynamic and uplifting motivational speakers.
Published: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 @ 10:04 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Corrections officers are confronting the most violent people in our state every minute of their day. Some live under death threats not only to them... but to their family. Working in this environment comes at a price. But we will support our corrections officers and all those engaged in public...
Published: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 @ 10:00 pm
By: Chris Downey
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N.C. DHHS' Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS) has awarded funding to four projects to enhance mental health and substance abuse crisis services. Projects will receive $998,458 each year for the 2014-15 fiscal year and 2015-16 fiscal year.
Published: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 @ 8:12 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Thirteen students at Beaufort County Community College were recognized as "BCCC's Best" in a ceremony on the college campus recently. All students were cited for being motivated in their studies and in their lives.
Published: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 @ 5:53 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Problems with Workers Compensation: Workers compensation claims have cost the taxpayers $896 million dollars during the past six years...
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 7:56 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Three Beaufort County Early College High School students have been recognized for their writing efforts by the North Carolina Reading Association. Those cited are sophomores ToneAsia Roberson of Washington and Zach Sireci of Blounts Creek and junior Rebecca Williams of Washington. Each student...
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 6:15 pm
By: Chris Downey
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North Carolina has the third highest active duty military presence in the country. 35% of North Carolina's population is military, veteran, spouse, parent or dependent...
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 3:28 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The College of The Albemarle COAST Players are bringing the timeless classic West Side Story to the Performing Arts Center in Elizabeth City, February 26 - March 8, 2015. The cast is made up of over 30 actors, singers, and dancers. The show is being directed by Jeffrey Emmerich, drama director...
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 6:08 am
By: Chris Downey
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Danielle Williams, who is pursuing an associate in arts degree at Beaufort County Community College, has been chosen to receive the 2015 Academic Excellence Award at BCCC.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:40 am
By: Chris Downey
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Many of our State's buildings are in horrible condition, as outlined by the Raleigh News & Observer after a tour with Governor Pat McCrory.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 5:28 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor McCrory recognizes that our state's transportation infrastructure plays a critical role in attracting and retaining businesses, while connecting people to jobs, healthcare, education and recreation. That's why he created a 25-year vision to map our future and determine how to best...
Published: Saturday, February 7th, 2015 @ 4:54 am
By: Chris Downey
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Google Plus not only adds a dynamic social layer to the Google search experience, it also builds authority on the Web that can give a small business an important marketing advantage. This class will outline the best use of Google+ and help you apply the concept of social validation-since Google...
Published: Saturday, February 7th, 2015 @ 4:46 am
By: Chris Downey
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"As governor, my approach will be to expand agricultural exports, unleash our energy resources, harness new technology in education, create a climate for existing businesses to expand and new businesses to locate and grow jobs while rebuilding our brand."
Published: Saturday, February 7th, 2015 @ 4:19 am
By: Chris Downey
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The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees welcomed Jordan Pooser to its ranks at its February meeting when Pooser, newly-elected President of BCCC's Student Government Association, took the oath of office.
Published: Saturday, February 7th, 2015 @ 3:58 am
By: Chris Downey
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
Published: Friday, February 6th, 2015 @ 8:47 am
By: Chris Downey
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When Governor McCrory Was Elected: North Carolina had an unemployment rate of 8.8%, the 5th highest in the nation...
Published: Thursday, February 5th, 2015 @ 9:39 pm
By: Chris Downey
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In light of the multi-state measles outbreak linked to a California amusement park, public health experts in the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging preventive measures and reminding everyone that vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against me
Published: Thursday, February 5th, 2015 @ 9:16 pm
By: Chris Downey
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