Hurricane Sandy Update: II | Eastern NC Now
National Hurricane Center guidance continues to bring increasing probabilities of higher than original expected impacts of wind and rain from Hurricane Sandy to Beaufort County.
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Smoke and mirrors keep county citizens paying higher taxes.
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The city council has only made two official acts as of February 16, 2026
Published: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 @ 1:05 pm
By: Nick Fritz
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While this afternoon’s update once again included increased probabilities of moderate to major impacts, it will likely be tomorrow before we receive specific accumulation details.
Published: Thursday, January 29th, 2026 @ 1:49 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Government and its bureaucracy are not perfect, and never has been in this self-governed society, here at the local level, at our state level, and at our federal level, therefore, it is incumbent upon all elected politicians to seek a comfortable level of representation for our constituents.
Published: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 @ 12:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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What is the opposition to being tough on drugs and crime?
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A clear disregard for rules exists within senior party leadership.
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November 10, 2025 City Council Agenda
Published: Friday, November 7th, 2025 @ 3:34 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Beaufort County is implementing a new emergency alert system. All residents are encouraged to sign up to receive alerts via phone and email.
Published: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 @ 10:29 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Recognition highlights ECU Health’s commitment to rural health care
Published: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 @ 8:21 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Garris and Kidwell overstep their bounds and authority.
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Statement shared from Stacey Davis
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Has the local government acted responsibly and transparently?
Published: Friday, August 29th, 2025 @ 8:36 am
By: Nick Fritz
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What skills are needed to successfully lead and manage Beaufort County Schools?
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Beaufort County Commissioners meet, and work by a majority vote to do the business of those constituents they purport to represent.
Published: Thursday, August 7th, 2025 @ 9:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Waste, fraud, abuse and incompetence continue to govern county school budgets and decision making.
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BCS Calendar August 2025
Published: Thursday, July 24th, 2025 @ 8:24 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The attempt to corrupt the process to choose the newest School Board member - Steve Rader
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Poor decision making and leadership are detrimental to the well being of Beaufort County.
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Overtax and overspend is the trend.
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However, if one believes that Beaufort County government is in full command of the issues of our times, here locally, one might need to steel their resolve for a more perfect understanding of the intellect possessed by the Center-Left /Left Coalition.
Published: Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 @ 6:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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To borrow a big phrase from this salient plan originating at the federal level, under President Trump's watchful eye, whose time has finally arrived, even here in the mispent realm of Beaufort County government(s).
Published: Monday, July 14th, 2025 @ 6:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Award highlights ECU Health’s telehealth approach in addressing rural disparities
Published: Saturday, July 12th, 2025 @ 7:25 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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A response to Donald Shreve's article of last week.
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We must vet, and elect those who will actually represent the people or we will be stuck with the same mess we have now.
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Your voice matters!
Published: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 @ 8:18 pm
By: David Hudson
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Know your candidates and their voting record as the 2026 elections approach.
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Beaufort County citizens are being overtaxed for questionable spending initiatives.
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