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Medicaid expansion will no longer launch Oct. 1 as the North Carolina General Assembly failed to take needed action to meet that date.
Medicaid expansion will no longer launch Oct. 1 as the North Carolina General Assembly failed to take needed action to meet that date.
 
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board and its Committees will host the first meetings of the new fiscal year this week.
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board and its Committees will host the first meetings of the new fiscal year this week.
 
Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible individuals who wish to vote on Election Day in October and November municipal elections in North Carolina.
Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible individuals who wish to vote on Election Day in October and November municipal elections in North Carolina.
 
Department of the Interior cancels oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; proposes new protections in National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
Department of the Interior cancels oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; proposes new protections in National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
 
Spotlighting the Work to Restore, Connect and Conserve 30 Percent of Lands and Waters by 2030
Spotlighting the Work to Restore, Connect and Conserve 30 Percent of Lands and Waters by 2030
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has become aware of a potential scam targeting Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has become aware of a potential scam targeting Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries.
 
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (August 3, 2023) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,158,333 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, $3,150,518 in funding for 10 projects through the Flood Mitigation Program
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (August 3, 2023) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,158,333 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, $3,150,518 in funding for 10 projects through the Flood Mitigation Program
 
The Town of Aurora has scheduled a public announcement on the status of Aurora Industrial Park during the Aurora Fish and Farm Festival, September 9th. Complete details on the status of the Industrial Park will be made public at that time.
The Town of Aurora has scheduled a public announcement on the status of Aurora Industrial Park during the Aurora Fish and Farm Festival, September 9th. Complete details on the status of the Industrial Park will be made public at that time.
 
September 11, 2023 City Council Agenda
 
Investment from Inflation Reduction Act will help Tribes electrify homes, expand availability of clean energy in Indian Country
 
On August 26, 2023, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested Andre Trell Hamilton age 41 of Aurora, NC.
On August 26, 2023, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested Andre Trell Hamilton age 41 of Aurora, NC.
 
There were minor changes to the timing of our expected wind conditions in this afternoon’s update.
There were minor changes to the timing of our expected wind conditions in this afternoon’s update.
 
This morning’s update provided us with a few more details pertaining to the timing of our forecasted impacts.
This morning’s update provided us with a few more details pertaining to the timing of our forecasted impacts.
 
Deadline to apply for State Youth Council 2023-2024 mini grants is September 29
 
Our office is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Idalia and it’s potential impacts to our area. The current forecast for Beaufort County is as follows.
Our office is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Idalia and it’s potential impacts to our area. The current forecast for Beaufort County is as follows.
 
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that the Department has committed nearly $16 million as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to prevent the imminent extinction of Hawaiian Forest Birds.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that the Department has committed nearly $16 million as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to prevent the imminent extinction of Hawaiian Forest Birds.
 
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
 
Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville, N.C., has been recognized as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America for 2023 in Newsweek’s annual rankings.
Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville, N.C., has been recognized as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America for 2023 in Newsweek’s annual rankings.
 
The in-person early voting period for September 2023 municipal elections in Charlotte and Sanford begins Thursday, August 24, and ends Saturday, September 9.
The in-person early voting period for September 2023 municipal elections in Charlotte and Sanford begins Thursday, August 24, and ends Saturday, September 9.
 
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders July 5 for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant roughly 30,000 acres of land each year.
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders July 5 for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant roughly 30,000 acres of land each year.
 
North Carolina is making it easier for aspiring and current early childhood teachers to get classroom experience and college credit to meet the state’s growing child care needs.
North Carolina is making it easier for aspiring and current early childhood teachers to get classroom experience and college credit to meet the state’s growing child care needs.
 
This summer, 49 Golden LEAF Scholars are participating in the second cohort of the Rural Internship Initiative. In its first year, Golden LEAF had 20 interns working in rural North Carolina counties.
This summer, 49 Golden LEAF Scholars are participating in the second cohort of the Rural Internship Initiative. In its first year, Golden LEAF had 20 interns working in rural North Carolina counties.
 
North Carolina’s agriculture industry is constantly evolving due to changing consumer demand and new technologies.
 
North Carolina lost two leaders in agriculture this week, both with connections to Golden LEAF. Current Golden LEAF Board member and Finance Chair E. Jerome Vick passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
North Carolina lost two leaders in agriculture this week, both with connections to Golden LEAF. Current Golden LEAF Board member and Finance Chair E. Jerome Vick passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
 
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.
 
On August 02, 2023, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 5833 Bonnerton Rd. in Edward, NC. As a result, Deputies seized over 100 grams of the powerful synthetic opioid known as fentanyl.
On August 02, 2023, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 5833 Bonnerton Rd. in Edward, NC. As a result, Deputies seized over 100 grams of the powerful synthetic opioid known as fentanyl.
 
As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of back-to-school success and overall health and well-being.
As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of back-to-school success and overall health and well-being.
 
Concord, N.C. – The State Board of Elections on Sunday voted to recognize the No Labels Party as an official political party in North Carolina.
Concord, N.C. – The State Board of Elections on Sunday voted to recognize the No Labels Party as an official political party in North Carolina.
 
Increases in COVID-19 metrics have been seen in North Carolina and nationally during recent weeks, including in the early warning wastewater monitoring system.
Increases in COVID-19 metrics have been seen in North Carolina and nationally during recent weeks, including in the early warning wastewater monitoring system.
 
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