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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.
 
BCS Calendar October 2025
 
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.
 
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act to codify President Trump’s executive order to establish the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and to refocus the Presidential Fitness Test.
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act to codify President Trump’s executive order to establish the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and to refocus the Presidential Fitness Test.
 
On Friday January 3, 2025, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27-year- old Carlos Lugo-Garcia and executed a search warrant on his home in Beaufort County.
On Friday January 3, 2025, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27-year- old Carlos Lugo-Garcia and executed a search warrant on his home in Beaufort County.
 
On January 9, 2025, at 1:05pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an individual stating they were threatened with a firearm at a residence in Chocowinity, NC.
On January 9, 2025, at 1:05pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an individual stating they were threatened with a firearm at a residence in Chocowinity, NC.
 
President Donald J. Trump slammed failed Governor Roy Cooper's soft-on-crime agenda that led to the tragic murder of Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, by a career criminal in North Carolina.
President Donald J. Trump slammed failed Governor Roy Cooper's soft-on-crime agenda that led to the tragic murder of Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, by a career criminal in North Carolina.
 
Raleigh, N.C. — The State Board of Elections has reached a legal settlement with the United States Department of Justice in United States of America v. North Carolina State Board of Elections.
Raleigh, N.C. — The State Board of Elections has reached a legal settlement with the United States Department of Justice in United States of America v. North Carolina State Board of Elections.
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Soft-on-crime Democrat Roy Cooper stayed silent this weekend after police released the footage of a repeat offender brutally murdering an innocent passenger on the Charlotte Light Rail.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Soft-on-crime Democrat Roy Cooper stayed silent this weekend after police released the footage of a repeat offender brutally murdering an innocent passenger on the Charlotte Light Rail.
 
On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Highway 102, Chocowinity NC for a 911 call reporting a male subject being shot.
On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Highway 102, Chocowinity NC for a 911 call reporting a male subject being shot.
 
On Tuesday February 18, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Raleigh, North Carolina executed a search warrant at a residence on Old Saw Mill Rd in Blounts Creek, NC.
On Tuesday February 18, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Raleigh, North Carolina executed a search warrant at a residence on Old Saw Mill Rd in Blounts Creek, NC.
 
On Friday August 30, 2025, members from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, Patrol Division, and K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on Andrew Slade of Washington, NC.
On Friday August 30, 2025, members from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, Patrol Division, and K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on Andrew Slade of Washington, NC.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025
 
On Monday February 24, 2025, members from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Craven County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on residence on Main Street Extension in Edward, NC.
On Monday February 24, 2025, members from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Craven County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on residence on Main Street Extension in Edward, NC.
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, September 8, 2025 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, September 8, 2025 City Council meeting.
 
Deadline to apply for State Youth Council 2025-26 mini grants is October 10
 
On March 6, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit along with Probation and Parole Officers from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction arrested Robert Earl Blount III and Ryakeem Devon Blount at a residence in Aurora, NC.
On March 6, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit along with Probation and Parole Officers from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction arrested Robert Earl Blount III and Ryakeem Devon Blount at a residence in Aurora, NC.
 
On August 16, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a laptop being stolen from outside of a residence in the Washington area.
On August 16, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a laptop being stolen from outside of a residence in the Washington area.
 
On March 30,2025 at 7:03 am Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Handy Mart located at 5385 River Road, Washington after receiving a 911 call reporting an armed robbery had just occurred.
On March 30,2025 at 7:03 am Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Handy Mart located at 5385 River Road, Washington after receiving a 911 call reporting an armed robbery had just occurred.
 
On December 11, 2023, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Richlands Township in reference to CPR in progress.
On December 11, 2023, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Richlands Township in reference to CPR in progress.
 
Raleigh, N.C. — James “Jimmy” Yokeley Jr. resigned on Thursday as chair of the Surry County Board of Elections, effective immediately.
Raleigh, N.C. — James “Jimmy” Yokeley Jr. resigned on Thursday as chair of the Surry County Board of Elections, effective immediately.
 
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a request for assistance in locating and apprehending 40-year-old Casey Latham Bell of Pantego from the Hyde County Sheriff’s Office.
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a request for assistance in locating and apprehending 40-year-old Casey Latham Bell of Pantego from the Hyde County Sheriff’s Office.
 
On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:09 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible missing person, who resided in Chocowinity NC.
On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:09 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible missing person, who resided in Chocowinity NC.
 
New state-of-the-art facility features 144 beds and a healing environment for behavioral health patients
New state-of-the-art facility features 144 beds and a healing environment for behavioral health patients
 
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