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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.
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.
 
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
 
Garris and Kidwell overstep their bounds and authority.
 
Has the local government acted responsibly and transparently?
Has the local government acted responsibly and transparently?
 
Award highlights ECU Health’s telehealth approach in addressing rural disparities
 
We must vet, and elect those who will actually represent the people or we will be stuck with the same mess we have now.
We must vet, and elect those who will actually represent the people or we will be stuck with the same mess we have now.
 
Know your candidates and their voting record as the 2026 elections approach.
 
Beaufort County citizens are being overtaxed for questionable spending initiatives.
 
The vote to close S. W. Snowden takes place this Tuesday, June 3rd!
 
The process to close Snowden continues to move forward. Time is running out to oppose this decision.
The process to close Snowden continues to move forward. Time is running out to oppose this decision.
 
Conversation regarding the closing of S. W. Snowden
 
Closing Snowden is an intentional act based on poor information and a lack of oversight and accountability by the Superintendent and School Board.
Closing Snowden is an intentional act based on poor information and a lack of oversight and accountability by the Superintendent and School Board.
 
Beaufort County Conservative Republican Club voices concerns to conservative School Board Members
Beaufort County Conservative Republican Club voices concerns to conservative School Board Members
 
Failure to request factual information regarding the closure of S. W. Snowden leads to poor decision making.
Failure to request factual information regarding the closure of S. W. Snowden leads to poor decision making.
 
Incompetence and a refusal to require facts will lead to poor decision making regarding Snowden.
Incompetence and a refusal to require facts will lead to poor decision making regarding Snowden.
 
The county needs better leadership in community issues from education to economic development.
 
Now is the time to speak out against closing the Snowden School. Contact your district School Board member.
Now is the time to speak out against closing the Snowden School. Contact your district School Board member.
 
Please attend the public meetings and speak out against closing the Snowden school in Aurora.
Please attend the public meetings and speak out against closing the Snowden school in Aurora.
 
Commissioner Richardson requests information regarding the new Washington school from BCS Superintendent
Commissioner Richardson requests information regarding the new Washington school from BCS Superintendent
 
Observations Related to Questions Posed By Ray Leary Regarding the Closure of the Snowden School
Observations Related to Questions Posed By Ray Leary Regarding the Closure of the Snowden School
 
Key questions that require answers before any decision is made to close the school.
 
On March 14, 2025, Detectives with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant, charging 35-year-old Robert Earl Blount III of Aurora NC with one Felony count of Burning of Jails or Prisons.
On March 14, 2025, Detectives with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant, charging 35-year-old Robert Earl Blount III of Aurora NC with one Felony count of Burning of Jails or Prisons.
 
On March 12, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a report of a fire in the Beaufort County Detention Center.
On March 12, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a report of a fire in the Beaufort County Detention Center.
 
The latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included additional graphics, as well as increased winds, rain and threat of tornados.
The latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included additional graphics, as well as increased winds, rain and threat of tornados.
 
On February 12, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit conducted a follow up investigation on information received following an arrest made in Pitt County by the Greenville Regional Drug Task Force on January 16, 2025.
On February 12, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit conducted a follow up investigation on information received following an arrest made in Pitt County by the Greenville Regional Drug Task Force on January 16, 2025.
 
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office K9 Athos will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office K9 Athos will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
 
On March 25, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office along with K-9 Tinnus arrested Todd Victor Bond on multiple drugs charges.
On March 25, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office along with K-9 Tinnus arrested Todd Victor Bond on multiple drugs charges.
 
This afternoon’s update continued to shift the heavier snowfall slightly further inland, with areas along and east of Hwy 17 now forecasted to receive between 4 and 6 inches.
This afternoon’s update continued to shift the heavier snowfall slightly further inland, with areas along and east of Hwy 17 now forecasted to receive between 4 and 6 inches.
 
This morning’s update continued to shift the bulk of the forecasted precipitation south and east of our area.
This morning’s update continued to shift the bulk of the forecasted precipitation south and east of our area.
 
Our office continues to monitor the development of this week’s winter weather.
Our office continues to monitor the development of this week’s winter weather.
 
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