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This week marks the start of tax season - and thanks to President Trump and Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts, North Carolinians are keeping more of what they earn.
This week marks the start of tax season - and thanks to President Trump and Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts, North Carolinians are keeping more of what they earn.
 
On December 12, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested 27-year-old Nikkopenia Terra Echevarria of Washington, NC on multiple felony drug charges.
On December 12, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested 27-year-old Nikkopenia Terra Echevarria of Washington, NC on multiple felony drug charges.
 
Our probability for experiencing “Moderate Impacts” (hazardous driving conditions, closures, disruptions with normal daily activities, etc.) increased to between 60 and 80% with this morning’s update
Our probability for experiencing “Moderate Impacts” (hazardous driving conditions, closures, disruptions with normal daily activities, etc.) increased to between 60 and 80% with this morning’s update
 
Our office continues to monitor the forecasted potential of another round of winter weather for this Saturday and Sunday.
Our office continues to monitor the forecasted potential of another round of winter weather for this Saturday and Sunday.
 
On December 22, 2025, Deputies from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Aurora/Richlands area for a report of a foul odor coming from inside a rental property where a tenant had previously moved out.
On December 22, 2025, Deputies from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Aurora/Richlands area for a report of a foul odor coming from inside a rental property where a tenant had previously moved out.
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Wednesday, February 4, 2026 City Council work session.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Wednesday, February 4, 2026 City Council work session.
 
This afternoon’s update continues to shift winter weather impacts further west and north, with Beaufort County now forecasted to receive less than 1/8 of an inch of accumulating ice from freezing rain, and little to no measurable snow.
This afternoon’s update continues to shift winter weather impacts further west and north, with Beaufort County now forecasted to receive less than 1/8 of an inch of accumulating ice from freezing rain, and little to no measurable snow.
 
Today's weather updates have suggested slightly warmer temperatures for our area than was previously forecasted, which is shifting significant snow and freezing rain accumulations further west and north.
Today's weather updates have suggested slightly warmer temperatures for our area than was previously forecasted, which is shifting significant snow and freezing rain accumulations further west and north.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via WebEx at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via WebEx at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
 
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments over allowing states to ban biological males from competing in women's sports.
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments over allowing states to ban biological males from competing in women's sports.
 
We had one filer today, Danielle Brinson, Democrat Candidate for Beaufort County School Board District 6.
We had one filer today, Danielle Brinson, Democrat Candidate for Beaufort County School Board District 6.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 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 an in-person meeting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in the Board Room of the Third Floor of the Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603.
 
We had one filer today. Austin Garrison, Republican Candidate for School Board District 2.
We had one filer today. Austin Garrison, Republican Candidate for School Board District 2.
 
We had one filer today, Kelly Cox, Republican for Beaufort County Sheriff. On the state level, Margo Dupre, Republican for US Senate.
We had one filer today, Kelly Cox, Republican for Beaufort County Sheriff. On the state level, Margo Dupre, Republican for US Senate.
 
No county filers today. There is an additional candidate for Rep US House of Representatives District 1.
No county filers today. There is an additional candidate for Rep US House of Representatives District 1.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via WebEx at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via WebEx at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025.
 
We did not have any filers yesterday or today at our office. There are additional filers at the state level I have attached the state list.
We did not have any filers yesterday or today at our office. There are additional filers at the state level I have attached the state list.
 
2026 Beaufort County Candidate Filing 12/05
 
2026 Beaufort County Candidate Filing 12/04
 
We had 2 candidates file today. Stan Deatherage for County Commissioner and Scott Hammonds for Sheriff.
We had 2 candidates file today. Stan Deatherage for County Commissioner and Scott Hammonds for Sheriff.
 
“She believes running for Congress is Big Business and cares more about special interest money than the people of Eastern North Carolina. That’s why she has earned the name Laurie Sellout.”
“She believes running for Congress is Big Business and cares more about special interest money than the people of Eastern North Carolina. That’s why she has earned the name Laurie Sellout.”
 
Please note that the following meeting has been called:
 
On December 5, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested 39-year-old, Arnold Gerard Whitney of Belhaven, NC on multiple drug and weapon charges.
On December 5, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested 39-year-old, Arnold Gerard Whitney of Belhaven, NC on multiple drug and weapon charges.
 
On Tuesday December 9th, 2025, 33-year-old Ryan Austin Stalls pled guilty in Beaufort County Superior Court to the following charges:
On Tuesday December 9th, 2025, 33-year-old Ryan Austin Stalls pled guilty in Beaufort County Superior Court to the following charges:
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners.
 
Due to the potential of wintery weather, the Board meeting that was scheduled for tonight has been moved to next Monday 12/15/25.
Due to the potential of wintery weather, the Board meeting that was scheduled for tonight has been moved to next Monday 12/15/25.
 
Tonight’s City Council meeting scheduled for 5:30 PM has been canceled due to the potential for inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our employees and community.
Tonight’s City Council meeting scheduled for 5:30 PM has been canceled due to the potential for inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our employees and community.
 
There were no major changes in the forecast for our area with this morning’s update. While much of Beaufort Co. could see a mix of rain and snow later today, impactful accumulations will remain to our north and west.
There were no major changes in the forecast for our area with this morning’s update. While much of Beaufort Co. could see a mix of rain and snow later today, impactful accumulations will remain to our north and west.
 
We are currently monitoring a forecast for cold rain with a late mix of snow for tomorrow afternoon.
We are currently monitoring a forecast for cold rain with a late mix of snow for tomorrow afternoon.
 
December 8, 2025 City Council Agenda
 
“The people of Eastern North Carolina must have a strong voice in Congress to make sure their values are protected and the America First Agenda is implemented .” Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck Candidate for NC District 1 Congressman
“The people of Eastern North Carolina must have a strong voice in Congress to make sure their values are protected and the America First Agenda is implemented .” Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck Candidate for NC District 1 Congressman
 
Today I officially filed for re-election, seeking to continue my service to the citizens of Beaufort County.
Today I officially filed for re-election, seeking to continue my service to the citizens of Beaufort County.
 
Unanimous vote passes during Tuesday meeting of the board
 
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