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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement today after learning of the death of New Bern Police Officer Alexander E. Thalmann.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement today after learning of the death of New Bern Police Officer Alexander E. Thalmann.
 
The April 1st closing date for Vidant Pungo Hospital is rapidly approaching.
 
It is the county's position that we market these properties by alerting the public of their existence by every means affordable, like cyber sites such as Beaufort County NOW.
It is the county's position that we market these properties by alerting the public of their existence by every means affordable, like cyber sites such as Beaufort County NOW.
 
Thank you to everyone who attended the final NC DOT Public Hearing in Ocracoke on Monday evening, 2/24/14.
Thank you to everyone who attended the final NC DOT Public Hearing in Ocracoke on Monday evening, 2/24/14.
 
February 21, 22 and 23rd Beaufort County Emergency Management will be hosting the 14th annual eastern search exercise.
 
Beaufort County Government offices will open at 12:00 pm Wednesday February 12.
Beaufort County Government offices will open at 12:00 pm Wednesday February 12.
 
Bureaucrats at the NC Dept. of Transportation plan to coerce local transportation planning organizations into requesting ferry tolls on all untolled ferry routes.
Bureaucrats at the NC Dept. of Transportation plan to coerce local transportation planning organizations into requesting ferry tolls on all untolled ferry routes.
 
here is an 80% chance we will see wind gust of greater than 60mph at any time between 1:00pm and 8:00pm. There is still a chance of a tornado during the same time frame. We should also expect wind driven sheets of rain as these storms pass.
here is an 80% chance we will see wind gust of greater than 60mph at any time between 1:00pm and 8:00pm. There is still a chance of a tornado during the same time frame. We should also expect wind driven sheets of rain as these storms pass.
 
Please be advised that Severe weather, to include: severe thunderstorms or tornados winds, are possible Saturday Afternoon beginning at 3:00 and lasting through 9:00pm Saturday Evening.
Please be advised that Severe weather, to include: severe thunderstorms or tornados winds, are possible Saturday Afternoon beginning at 3:00 and lasting through 9:00pm Saturday Evening.
 
We are going to be visited by one of the sneakiest most dangerous weather events known: Wind Chill near or below zero!
We are going to be visited by one of the sneakiest most dangerous weather events known: Wind Chill near or below zero!
 
All First Responder Agencies and personnel please take precautions concerning response activities on Sunday as this fast moving storm front passes through the area.
All First Responder Agencies and personnel please take precautions concerning response activities on Sunday as this fast moving storm front passes through the area.
 
We should continue to use caution when traveling as we could receive another one-half inch of rain and many culverts are plugged or flow is reduced and standing water can cause hydroplaning in vehicles.
We should continue to use caution when traveling as we could receive another one-half inch of rain and many culverts are plugged or flow is reduced and standing water can cause hydroplaning in vehicles.
 
The main part of this Nor'easter like storm will impact us from about 7:00pm tonight through 7:00am tomorrow morning.
The main part of this Nor'easter like storm will impact us from about 7:00pm tonight through 7:00am tomorrow morning.
 
For those traveling or working outside late Tuesday and all day Wednesday please do so with extreme caution.
For those traveling or working outside late Tuesday and all day Wednesday please do so with extreme caution.
 
Please see the attached System Pressure Advisory (here below) for a section of North Savannah Road on Monday, October 21st.
Please see the attached System Pressure Advisory (here below) for a section of North Savannah Road on Monday, October 21st.
 
If you are interested in a solution, it is important that you attend. Please pass the word. Your presence is requested.
If you are interested in a solution, it is important that you attend. Please pass the word. Your presence is requested.
 
"Because the public sector does not allocate its resources based on economic criteria, it can and does continue to allocate resources to under-performing programs – so much so that poor performance becomes a rationale for additional resources."
"Because the public sector does not allocate its resources based on economic criteria, it can and does continue to allocate resources to under-performing programs – so much so that poor performance becomes a rationale for additional resources."
 
The community of Belhaven and vicinity rallied in support of keeping the Pungo Hospital open Thursday evening (9-5-13).
The community of Belhaven and vicinity rallied in support of keeping the Pungo Hospital open Thursday evening (9-5-13).
 
The people DownEast, specifically in the eastern portions of Beaufort County north of the Pamlico River and those in Hyde County are being faced with a double whammy - the loss of the inpatient facility at Pungo Hospital in Belhaven and the loss of a reported 127 jobs.
The people DownEast, specifically in the eastern portions of Beaufort County north of the Pamlico River and those in Hyde County are being faced with a double whammy - the loss of the inpatient facility at Pungo Hospital in Belhaven and the loss of a reported 127 jobs.
 
Recently, there has been a buzz about what is to become of Pungo District Hospital, now that Vidant Health, who served as a "White Knight" in 2011 and which may have extended the life of that Hospital, may be looking to cut its losses and close the facility.
Recently, there has been a buzz about what is to become of Pungo District Hospital, now that Vidant Health, who served as a "White Knight" in 2011 and which may have extended the life of that Hospital, may be looking to cut its losses and close the facility.
 
The jail situation continues to be a thorn in the side of Beaufort County tax payers. It appears construction of a new jail will cause as much as a 10 percent increase in property taxes.
The jail situation continues to be a thorn in the side of Beaufort County tax payers. It appears construction of a new jail will cause as much as a 10 percent increase in property taxes.
 
The water consumers of Beaufort County Southside in District VII will experience outages and periods of low pressure in the distribution system as a result of water line repairs, Tuesday, August 13th from 9:00 in the morning through 7:00 in the evening.
The water consumers of Beaufort County Southside in District VII will experience outages and periods of low pressure in the distribution system as a result of water line repairs, Tuesday, August 13th from 9:00 in the morning through 7:00 in the evening.
 
The second phase of the renovation of the public elevator in the Beaufort County Courthouse (112 W. 2nd Street, Washington, NC) will begin on Monday, August 5th.
The second phase of the renovation of the public elevator in the Beaufort County Courthouse (112 W. 2nd Street, Washington, NC) will begin on Monday, August 5th.
 
It can be easy to assume that fresh and healthy food options are abundant in communities like Beaufort County that have fertile soil and a history rich in farming.
It can be easy to assume that fresh and healthy food options are abundant in communities like Beaufort County that have fertile soil and a history rich in farming.
 
No ferry tolls will be imposed on the Aurora/Bayview ferry. No new tolls will be imposed on any ferries for the fiscal year 2013-2014.
No ferry tolls will be imposed on the Aurora/Bayview ferry. No new tolls will be imposed on any ferries for the fiscal year 2013-2014.
 
Beaufort County Health Department's Environmental Health Section plans to begin spraying the county for mosquitoes this week.
Beaufort County Health Department's Environmental Health Section plans to begin spraying the county for mosquitoes this week.
 
Hopefully Chantal is a memory, however, we are keeping an eye on her remnants. We do have a very wet pattern developing for the next 72 hours and we must urge: “Be Weather Aware”.
Hopefully Chantal is a memory, however, we are keeping an eye on her remnants. We do have a very wet pattern developing for the next 72 hours and we must urge: “Be Weather Aware”.
 
I have enclosed the 8:00am update for today. This storm is going to keep us guessing as to her track and impact location for at least another twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
I have enclosed the 8:00am update for today. This storm is going to keep us guessing as to her track and impact location for at least another twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
 
The immediate news is not so good. A Flood Watch basically indicates conditions are at a point that flooding could begin with the next heavy shower that comes into Beaufort County.
The immediate news is not so good. A Flood Watch basically indicates conditions are at a point that flooding could begin with the next heavy shower that comes into Beaufort County.
 
As most of you know, funds have been approved to up-fit the public elevator in the courthouse. Realizing that the unavailability of the first and second floors of the courthouse will be a major issue for some of our citizens, I am asking for your cooperation to minimize the inconvenience.
As most of you know, funds have been approved to up-fit the public elevator in the courthouse. Realizing that the unavailability of the first and second floors of the courthouse will be a major issue for some of our citizens, I am asking for your cooperation to minimize the inconvenience.
 
Weather at a glance for today and Saturday through Sunday: Hot (80 to 90 degrees); Humid (70% to 90%); Precipitation (Often); Amount (Varying 2 -3 inches).
Weather at a glance for today and Saturday through Sunday: Hot (80 to 90 degrees); Humid (70% to 90%); Precipitation (Often); Amount (Varying 2 -3 inches).
 
With more than 40 counties having already adopted budgets for 2013-14, the NCACC is urging legislators to adopt a tax reform plan that does not negatively impact county revenues.
With more than 40 counties having already adopted budgets for 2013-14, the NCACC is urging legislators to adopt a tax reform plan that does not negatively impact county revenues.
 
Resident Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons, Jr. issued a court order designating where the prisoners assigned to the Beaufort County Jail shall be housed pending the repairs that caused the re-location of the prisoners due to two successive power failures.
Resident Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons, Jr. issued a court order designating where the prisoners assigned to the Beaufort County Jail shall be housed pending the repairs that caused the re-location of the prisoners due to two successive power failures.
 
Competing plans in the N.C. House and Senate feature widely different approaches to the issue of tax reform. Counties are concerned with the potential loss of county revenues in the final plan that will be adopted when House and Senate leaders confer to work out the differences.
Competing plans in the N.C. House and Senate feature widely different approaches to the issue of tax reform. Counties are concerned with the potential loss of county revenues in the final plan that will be adopted when House and Senate leaders confer to work out the differences.
 
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