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Tropical Storm system could form into a Tropical Depression or Storm by this time Monday Morning.
Tropical Storm system could form into a Tropical Depression or Storm by this time Monday Morning.
 
Heavy rain over already wet ground will cause flooding across Eastern north carolina today and through the upcoming weekend. 3 To 5 inches of rain is expected through sunday.
Heavy rain over already wet ground will cause flooding across Eastern north carolina today and through the upcoming weekend. 3 To 5 inches of rain is expected through sunday.
 
The NC House of Representatives remains determined to reform the ferry tolling system as part of a larger economic vision for coastal NC.
The NC House of Representatives remains determined to reform the ferry tolling system as part of a larger economic vision for coastal NC.
 
The General Assembly released its conference report on the 2015 state budget late Wednesday night, with appropriations and special provisions largely favorable to counties.
The General Assembly released its conference report on the 2015 state budget late Wednesday night, with appropriations and special provisions largely favorable to counties.
 
I know its Friday (TGIF) and a possible wet day to day followed by another one Saturday and a fifty/fifty chance of rain on Sunday and Monday.
I know its Friday (TGIF) and a possible wet day to day followed by another one Saturday and a fifty/fifty chance of rain on Sunday and Monday.
 
  I have attached a National Weather Service notice concerning the possibility of severe thunderstorms in our area today, especially later in the day.
  I have attached a National Weather Service notice concerning the possibility of severe thunderstorms in our area today, especially later in the day.
 
As part of the State required regular maintenance of the distribution system, the Beaufort County Southside Water System will use free chlorine as the primary disinfectant from July 25th, 2014, through mid September 2014.
As part of the State required regular maintenance of the distribution system, the Beaufort County Southside Water System will use free chlorine as the primary disinfectant from July 25th, 2014, through mid September 2014.
 
On Wednesday, 7/2/14, the NC House of Representatives passed House Bill #1234 "Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds". On Thursday, 7/3/14, the House sent this Bill to the Senate by "Special Messenger" to get the bill to the Senate in a hurry.
On Wednesday, 7/2/14, the NC House of Representatives passed House Bill #1234 "Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds". On Thursday, 7/3/14, the House sent this Bill to the Senate by "Special Messenger" to get the bill to the Senate in a hurry.
 
Beaufort County has dodged the proverbial bullet, and suffered only minor damage as Hurricane Arthur developed into a Category 2 storm, churned through the Pamlico Sound, and then, in the dead of darkness, exited the Outer Banks at Bodie Island Light Station.
Beaufort County has dodged the proverbial bullet, and suffered only minor damage as Hurricane Arthur developed into a Category 2 storm, churned through the Pamlico Sound, and then, in the dead of darkness, exited the Outer Banks at Bodie Island Light Station.
 
At 9:00 am Friday July 4, 2014 Beaufort County will close Northside High School Shelter, Southside High School and Beaufort County Animal Control Shelters.
At 9:00 am Friday July 4, 2014 Beaufort County will close Northside High School Shelter, Southside High School and Beaufort County Animal Control Shelters.
 
Be advised a shift in track and size of the Hurricane will result in an increase in wind gust in the Aurora and Belhaven areas between 10:00 pm and 2:00am to 90 to 95 mph with sustained finds near 55mph.
Be advised a shift in track and size of the Hurricane will result in an increase in wind gust in the Aurora and Belhaven areas between 10:00 pm and 2:00am to 90 to 95 mph with sustained finds near 55mph.
 
Shelters are open at North and Southside High Schools and all evacuations are voluntary with the exception of Richlands Township which is mandatory.
Shelters are open at North and Southside High Schools and all evacuations are voluntary with the exception of Richlands Township which is mandatory.
 
The NWS Noon update briefing for Tropical Storm Arthur is enclosed. Currently the most impacted area of the County will be the Richlands Township.
The NWS Noon update briefing for Tropical Storm Arthur is enclosed. Currently the most impacted area of the County will be the Richlands Township.
 
Vidant Pungo is not dead yet, but time is of the essence.
 
The notification letter from Vidant Pungo Hospital President Harvey Case was short and to the point.
The notification letter from Vidant Pungo Hospital President Harvey Case was short and to the point.
 
This release of news, from EMS Director John Pack, may be pertinent to the continuance of Vidant Pungo, and then again, maybe not.
This release of news, from EMS Director John Pack, may be pertinent to the continuance of Vidant Pungo, and then again, maybe not.
 
Potable water served by the Beaufort County Northside Water System (NC PWS ID # 04-07-035) in District I has been restored to full capacity.
Potable water served by the Beaufort County Northside Water System (NC PWS ID # 04-07-035) in District I has been restored to full capacity.
 
On June 11, several experts and agencies testified to the House Committee about the impacts of the Clean Water Act
 
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Beaufort County.
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Beaufort County.
 
I want to alert everybody to a subtle, but noteworthy change to the weather forecast for this afternoon.
I want to alert everybody to a subtle, but noteworthy change to the weather forecast for this afternoon.
 
As of today, the newest version of the NC Budget contains language to delete ferry tolls on all ferries!
 
State recreational water quality officials today are alerting the public that initial testing at a sound-side site in Beaufort County showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality swimming standards.
State recreational water quality officials today are alerting the public that initial testing at a sound-side site in Beaufort County showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality swimming standards.
 
Senator Bill Cook filed Senate Bill 792 to stop ferry tolling. Senator Norman Sanderson joined with Sen. Cook to find other monies to permanently replace receipts that would have been generated by ferry tolling.
Senator Bill Cook filed Senate Bill 792 to stop ferry tolling. Senator Norman Sanderson joined with Sen. Cook to find other monies to permanently replace receipts that would have been generated by ferry tolling.
 
2008: Hagan Promised A "World-Class" Health-Care System For Veterans Now: Hagan Is Silent On The VA Scandal
2008: Hagan Promised A "World-Class" Health-Care System For Veterans Now: Hagan Is Silent On The VA Scandal
 
The North Carolina Small Business Administration (NCSBA) Disaster Financial Assistance Center will close at 6:00 PM, Thursday, May 22.
The North Carolina Small Business Administration (NCSBA) Disaster Financial Assistance Center will close at 6:00 PM, Thursday, May 22.
 
Update on the weather for tonight and tomorrow morning. We hope everyone has signed up for Hyper-Reach or has some other warning system for their cell phones and home phone as they might need them tonight.
Update on the weather for tonight and tomorrow morning. We hope everyone has signed up for Hyper-Reach or has some other warning system for their cell phones and home phone as they might need them tonight.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory Thursday, May 15, 2014 announced that financial assistance is available to help individuals and business owners recover from devastation caused by the April 25 tornadoes that struck eastern North Carolina.
Gov. Pat McCrory Thursday, May 15, 2014 announced that financial assistance is available to help individuals and business owners recover from devastation caused by the April 25 tornadoes that struck eastern North Carolina.
 
Beaufort County Government wants to announce that pick up and removal of all vegetative and C&D (construction and demolition) debris has not begun within Beaufort County.
Beaufort County Government wants to announce that pick up and removal of all vegetative and C&D (construction and demolition) debris has not begun within Beaufort County.
 
I would like everyone to think about what our First Responders have been through in the last 96 hours.
I would like everyone to think about what our First Responders have been through in the last 96 hours.
 
Beaufort County EMS (Emergency Management Systems), its personnel, and its facilities were employed today for an 11:00 am, April 26, assessment meeting, bringing together all of Beaufort County's essential personnel for response.
Beaufort County EMS (Emergency Management Systems), its personnel, and its facilities were employed today for an 11:00 am, April 26, assessment meeting, bringing together all of Beaufort County's essential personnel for response.
 
Beaufort County Government, through its Emergency Management Services Department are releasing two press release: One reminding citizens of the state of emergency, the other explaining the that there are shelters in place, and available to the public.
Beaufort County Government, through its Emergency Management Services Department are releasing two press release: One reminding citizens of the state of emergency, the other explaining the that there are shelters in place, and available to the public.
 
Please see the attached state of emergency that was issued tonight for the areas affected by the tornado and storms. It appears the worst damages were in Chocowinity, Whichards Beach area and River Road.
Please see the attached state of emergency that was issued tonight for the areas affected by the tornado and storms. It appears the worst damages were in Chocowinity, Whichards Beach area and River Road.
 
It is another spring day in Beaufort County and once again we have unstable winds aloft moving into the County.
It is another spring day in Beaufort County and once again we have unstable winds aloft moving into the County.
 
As a result of what appears to be tornadic activity today in beaufort county eight homes in the area of pantego and beech ridge road sustained damages ranging from significant to total loss.
As a result of what appears to be tornadic activity today in beaufort county eight homes in the area of pantego and beech ridge road sustained damages ranging from significant to total loss.
 
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