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The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a wanted person. On October 27, 2025, 40-year-old Givon Montrell Hodges of Washington, NC left Superior Court in Beaufort County and failed to return.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a wanted person. On October 27, 2025, 40-year-old Givon Montrell Hodges of Washington, NC left Superior Court in Beaufort County and failed to return.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 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 10 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, in the Board Room of the Third Floor of the Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603.
 
For voters in 380 North Carolina municipalities, in-person early voting for the November 2025 municipal elections begins Thursday, October 16, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 1.
For voters in 380 North Carolina municipalities, in-person early voting for the November 2025 municipal elections begins Thursday, October 16, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 1.
 
On April 25, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jaleza Aneice Alexander on multiple drug charges.
On April 25, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jaleza Aneice Alexander on multiple drug charges.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received reports of multiple vehicle break-ins between December 6 th and December 9 th in the areas of Turkey Trot Rd., South Asbury Church Rd. and Magnolia School Rd. in Washington.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received reports of multiple vehicle break-ins between December 6 th and December 9 th in the areas of Turkey Trot Rd., South Asbury Church Rd. and Magnolia School Rd. in Washington.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from concerned parents regarding a past incident that occurred at Bath Elementary School. I would like to assure the public that there is no current threat of school violence.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from concerned parents regarding a past incident that occurred at Bath Elementary School. I would like to assure the public that there is no current threat of school violence.
 
On Saturday, October 11th, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence at 739 Cherry Rd, Washington NC for a 911 call reporting a male subject being shot.
On Saturday, October 11th, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence at 739 Cherry Rd, Washington NC for a 911 call reporting a male subject being shot.
 
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
 
RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is proud to announce that North Carolina has been ranked #2 in the nation for workplace safety, according to a recent study by WalletHub.
RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is proud to announce that North Carolina has been ranked #2 in the nation for workplace safety, according to a recent study by WalletHub.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Social Work Coalition on Workforce Development are partnering to create a Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) that will strengthen the state’s social work workforce.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Social Work Coalition on Workforce Development are partnering to create a Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) that will strengthen the state’s social work workforce.
 
Raleigh, N.C. — Under state law, election officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast by voting method in each county in North Carolina by noon two days after each election.
Raleigh, N.C. — Under state law, election officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast by voting method in each county in North Carolina by noon two days after each election.
 
State Board of Elections staff on Wednesday, October 8, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand in the counties with October municipal elections.
State Board of Elections staff on Wednesday, October 8, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand in the counties with October municipal elections.
 
Our office continues to monitor the developing forecast of a coastal low-pressure system that is expected to impact our area through the weekend.
Our office continues to monitor the developing forecast of a coastal low-pressure system that is expected to impact our area through the weekend.
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, October 13, 2025 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, October 13, 2025 City Council meeting.
 
Our office is currently monitoring the forecast for a developing low-pressure system that is expected to bring much needed rain, elevated winds, and the potential for higher than normal water levels along some of our county’s waterways over the weekend.
Our office is currently monitoring the forecast for a developing low-pressure system that is expected to bring much needed rain, elevated winds, and the potential for higher than normal water levels along some of our county’s waterways over the weekend.
 
Governor Stein on Tuesday announced the formation of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs welcoming and installing the 30 new advisors.
Governor Stein on Tuesday announced the formation of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs welcoming and installing the 30 new advisors.
 
We continue to see favorable changes in the forecast for tropical system Imelda.
We continue to see favorable changes in the forecast for tropical system Imelda.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
 
Like many of you, our office is monitoring the evolving forecast for both Tropical Storm Humberto and Invest 94L.
Like many of you, our office is monitoring the evolving forecast for both Tropical Storm Humberto and Invest 94L.
 
Beaufort County is implementing a new emergency alert system. All residents are encouraged to sign up to receive alerts via phone and email.
Beaufort County is implementing a new emergency alert system. All residents are encouraged to sign up to receive alerts via phone and email.
 
Recognition highlights ECU Health’s commitment to rural health care
 
On December 16 th the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Response Team along with officers from the Washington Police Department joined forces to arrest a subject wanted in Beaufort and Pitt County for ten outstanding warrants that included multiple felony charges.
On December 16 th the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Response Team along with officers from the Washington Police Department joined forces to arrest a subject wanted in Beaufort and Pitt County for ten outstanding warrants that included multiple felony charges.
 
Like many communities across our nation, Beaufort County has felt the harmful impacts of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs that have resulted in numerous overdoses and unfortunately, overdose deaths.
Like many communities across our nation, Beaufort County has felt the harmful impacts of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs that have resulted in numerous overdoses and unfortunately, overdose deaths.
 
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