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The following Resolutions were duly adopted by the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), the governing body of Beaufort County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina (the "County"), in a duly called regular meeting on the 7th of July, 2015.
The following Resolutions were duly adopted by the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), the governing body of Beaufort County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina (the "County"), in a duly called regular meeting on the 7th of July, 2015.
 
Just your local Emergency Management Office wanting to alert you to the National Weather Service Heat Advisory issued today.
Just your local Emergency Management Office wanting to alert you to the National Weather Service Heat Advisory issued today.
 
This afternoon could provide an opportunity for some severe weather that we all need to be aware of and make our fellow responders and counterparts: "Weather Aware".
This afternoon could provide an opportunity for some severe weather that we all need to be aware of and make our fellow responders and counterparts: "Weather Aware".
 
Hazardous Weather is not expected at this time.
 
Could be a on again off again rain event this weekend. Sub-tropical Storm Ana is still moving around a little bit and some of the models are now suggesting a more easterly track towards us instead of Raleigh.
Could be a on again off again rain event this weekend. Sub-tropical Storm Ana is still moving around a little bit and some of the models are now suggesting a more easterly track towards us instead of Raleigh.
 
Tropical Storm Ana is scheduled to come ashore in South Carolina, under the current track. The track and intensity are still showing some variability, but at the present time the remaining low pressure system will pass near Beaufort County on Monday.
Tropical Storm Ana is scheduled to come ashore in South Carolina, under the current track. The track and intensity are still showing some variability, but at the present time the remaining low pressure system will pass near Beaufort County on Monday.
 
I have attached the latest update from the Weather Service for your review. The latest update includes an increase to 90% in the likely hood that the low will become a sub-tropical low in the next 24 hours.
I have attached the latest update from the Weather Service for your review. The latest update includes an increase to 90% in the likely hood that the low will become a sub-tropical low in the next 24 hours.
 
Here is the latest update from the Hurricane Center for this Low Pressure soon to be sub-tropical event.
Here is the latest update from the Hurricane Center for this Low Pressure soon to be sub-tropical event.
 
The good news is that the Hurricane center is not using the words Tropical event, they are using the words Sub-tropical (Nor'easter in comparison) which means rain, wind, minor inundation.
The good news is that the Hurricane center is not using the words Tropical event, they are using the words Sub-tropical (Nor'easter in comparison) which means rain, wind, minor inundation.
 
I cannot believe I am sending this out, however, the Five "P's" dictate that I send this out to keep you Informed.
I cannot believe I am sending this out, however, the Five "P's" dictate that I send this out to keep you Informed.
 
Good News: Senate Bill #307 “Eliminate Tolling on Ferries/Appropriations” was filed on March 17, 2015.
 
If one understands the military, or the quasi-military, which a well run sheriff's office is, one knows that rank is important, but mostly in a relative sense.
If one understands the military, or the quasi-military, which a well run sheriff's office is, one knows that rank is important, but mostly in a relative sense.
 
See Below. Her comes Round 2!
 
Please find current updated PDF from the NWS Newport. The only caution I would give is that if the track moves our way 20 miles we will see more snow than freezing rain or sleet.
Please find current updated PDF from the NWS Newport. The only caution I would give is that if the track moves our way 20 miles we will see more snow than freezing rain or sleet.
 
It has been a very busy day for everyone today, however, the next storm is coming. The NWS has issued the enclosed Winter Storm Watch, which includes Beaufort County, and is issued 24-36 hours prior to the arrival of a Winter Storm.
It has been a very busy day for everyone today, however, the next storm is coming. The NWS has issued the enclosed Winter Storm Watch, which includes Beaufort County, and is issued 24-36 hours prior to the arrival of a Winter Storm.
 
NWS says it is going to snow one to two inches in parts of Beaufort County before switching over to a wintry mix later this afternoon around or near 4:00pm.
NWS says it is going to snow one to two inches in parts of Beaufort County before switching over to a wintry mix later this afternoon around or near 4:00pm.
 
Good Afternoon Everyone: Here we go again.
 
Thank you to Rep. Michael Speciale and Rep. John Torbett for filing House Bill #93. Rep. Speciale and Torbett are the primary sponsors. Further, Representatives John Bell, Becky Carney, George Graham, Pricey Harrison, and coastal Representative Paul Tine have signed on as co-sponsors.
Thank you to Rep. Michael Speciale and Rep. John Torbett for filing House Bill #93. Rep. Speciale and Torbett are the primary sponsors. Further, Representatives John Bell, Becky Carney, George Graham, Pricey Harrison, and coastal Representative Paul Tine have signed on as co-sponsors.
 
Secondary Roads are extremely icy this morning, with Primary roads having slick spots on them. The NWS has extended the Winter Storm Warning for Beaufort County until 4:00pm today.
Secondary Roads are extremely icy this morning, with Primary roads having slick spots on them. The NWS has extended the Winter Storm Warning for Beaufort County until 4:00pm today.
 
There was not much new information from the five o’clock NWS call. The forecast at this time for our area is calling for
There was not much new information from the five o’clock NWS call. The forecast at this time for our area is calling for
 
Weather Service is likely to issue a Weather Storm Watch tomorrow for icing Monday night into and through 11:00am Tuesday morning. We could see freezing rain or sleet as early as 5:00pm Monday evening.
Weather Service is likely to issue a Weather Storm Watch tomorrow for icing Monday night into and through 11:00am Tuesday morning. We could see freezing rain or sleet as early as 5:00pm Monday evening.
 
Please take into account the wind when crossing high level winds the further East you are in the County. Wind Chill is an issue as the temperature drops.
Please take into account the wind when crossing high level winds the further East you are in the County. Wind Chill is an issue as the temperature drops.
 
Any time after 3:00pm today we can expect the possibility of periods of heavy rain, however, after 6:00pm the chances increase to 100% of steady to heavy rainfall.
Any time after 3:00pm today we can expect the possibility of periods of heavy rain, however, after 6:00pm the chances increase to 100% of steady to heavy rainfall.
 
Couldn't say it any better than Chis Collins did below. Please stay Weather aware and if there are any changes tomorrow morning I will update you to them.
Couldn't say it any better than Chis Collins did below. Please stay Weather aware and if there are any changes tomorrow morning I will update you to them.
 
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory effective midnight tonight running through Wednesday 11:00 am for possible light ice accumulations, mainly on bridges and overpasses.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory effective midnight tonight running through Wednesday 11:00 am for possible light ice accumulations, mainly on bridges and overpasses.
 
A Chocowinity EMS Ambulance was stolen from Vidant Medical Center on Saturday, January 3rd.
A Chocowinity EMS Ambulance was stolen from Vidant Medical Center on Saturday, January 3rd.
 
An ambulance was stolen over the weekend at Vidant Medical Center.
 
The Tropical Storm that will likely form in the Atlantic in the next forty-eight hours is currently not a threat to North Carolina, however, we will continue to monitor the situation.
The Tropical Storm that will likely form in the Atlantic in the next forty-eight hours is currently not a threat to North Carolina, however, we will continue to monitor the situation.
 
The latest from Belhaven, NC is not good news. After Vidant Health Inc. reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the North Carolina NAACP, a ally of Vidant Health called Pantego Creek, LLC announced that it would stand in the way of the hospital staying open.
The latest from Belhaven, NC is not good news. After Vidant Health Inc. reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the North Carolina NAACP, a ally of Vidant Health called Pantego Creek, LLC announced that it would stand in the way of the hospital staying open.
 
Graham County Manager Greg Cable was among a handful of county officials from across the nation who spoke at a briefing sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) on Sept. 18 to urge members of Congress to approve immediate and long-term funding
Graham County Manager Greg Cable was among a handful of county officials from across the nation who spoke at a briefing sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) on Sept. 18 to urge members of Congress to approve immediate and long-term funding
 
Rain and the possibility of lots of RAIN.
 
Lots of rain and a few strong Thunderstorms possible today and tomorrow.
Lots of rain and a few strong Thunderstorms possible today and tomorrow.
 
In reviewing the legislative session, one of the topics we discussed was our work in opposition to ferry tolls. The Lt. Governor immediately expressed his long standing opposition to tolling North Carolina’s highways.
In reviewing the legislative session, one of the topics we discussed was our work in opposition to ferry tolls. The Lt. Governor immediately expressed his long standing opposition to tolling North Carolina’s highways.
 
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