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It appears the worst of the storm may not arrive here until around 7:00 pm this evening.
 
In April, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners approved funds to repair and renovate the public elevator in the Beaufort County Courthouse (112 W. 2nd Street, Washington, NC).
In April, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners approved funds to repair and renovate the public elevator in the Beaufort County Courthouse (112 W. 2nd Street, Washington, NC).
 
North Carolina counties could permanently lose millions of dollars in school construction funding if a proposal in the Senate's budget plan becomes law.
North Carolina counties could permanently lose millions of dollars in school construction funding if a proposal in the Senate's budget plan becomes law.
 
Thank you to our champions in the NC House of Representatives Transportation Committee & Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation: Rep. Charles Jeter, Rep. Phil Shepard, and Rep. John Torbett.
Thank you to our champions in the NC House of Representatives Transportation Committee & Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation: Rep. Charles Jeter, Rep. Phil Shepard, and Rep. John Torbett.
 
Streets have standing water in all the normal places following a heavy early morning rainfall so please allow for delays in employees arriving for work this morning.
Streets have standing water in all the normal places following a heavy early morning rainfall so please allow for delays in employees arriving for work this morning.
 
We just concluded a conversation with the NWS and we seem in agreement with the current NWS and NHC forecast models.
We just concluded a conversation with the NWS and we seem in agreement with the current NWS and NHC forecast models.
 
This is going to be primarily a rain and wind event which will progress quickly across Beaufort County starting Friday morning and Gone by Midnight Friday night.
This is going to be primarily a rain and wind event which will progress quickly across Beaufort County starting Friday morning and Gone by Midnight Friday night.
 
We are under a Tropical Storm Warning at the present time. Do not overreact, but be aware it is going to be wet and windy later this afternoon and tomorrow.
We are under a Tropical Storm Warning at the present time. Do not overreact, but be aware it is going to be wet and windy later this afternoon and tomorrow.
 
Thanks to you who have contacted House Transportation Committee members to thank them for the passage of House Bill #475 "Ferry Tolling Alternatives".
Thanks to you who have contacted House Transportation Committee members to thank them for the passage of House Bill #475 "Ferry Tolling Alternatives".
 
On Tuesday, 5/28/13, the House Transportation Committee approved HB #475 "Ferry Tolling Alternatives".
 
Thank you to everyone who sent a signed letter to the NC Rules Review Commission.
 
House Bill #475 "Ferry Tolling Alternatives" is a good bill sponsored primarily by Representatives Charles Jeter, Paul Tine, John Torbett, and Frank Iler.
House Bill #475 "Ferry Tolling Alternatives" is a good bill sponsored primarily by Representatives Charles Jeter, Paul Tine, John Torbett, and Frank Iler.
 
As normal be alert when driving in a Thunderstorm and please remain “Weather Aware” tonight.
As normal be alert when driving in a Thunderstorm and please remain “Weather Aware” tonight.
 
Talked with weather service and tomorrow morning commute could be interesting with the potential for short periods of heavy downpours of rain, gusty winds and lightning/thunder during the time period 6:00am through 9:00am.
Talked with weather service and tomorrow morning commute could be interesting with the potential for short periods of heavy downpours of rain, gusty winds and lightning/thunder during the time period 6:00am through 9:00am.
 
Rather than trickle down fees, certain state legislators seek to eliminate costs for locals and encourage tourism by removing all ferry tolls in coastal North Carolina.
Rather than trickle down fees, certain state legislators seek to eliminate costs for locals and encourage tourism by removing all ferry tolls in coastal North Carolina.
 
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 is the deadline for comments about the proposed rules, including ferry tax amounts, addressed to the NC Dept. of Transportation.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 is the deadline for comments about the proposed rules, including ferry tax amounts, addressed to the NC Dept. of Transportation.
 
In the meanwhile, no further ferry toll bills were filed this week, although one or two are in the drafting stage.
In the meanwhile, no further ferry toll bills were filed this week, although one or two are in the drafting stage.
 
Congratulations to everyone who travelled to Raleigh for Monday night's Public Hearing on the ferry tax issue.
Congratulations to everyone who travelled to Raleigh for Monday night's Public Hearing on the ferry tax issue.
 
NC DOT has added a third Public Hearing about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
 
NC 20 learned earlier today that NC Department of Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has reached a settlement agreement with the NC Rate Bureau on the Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing that was submitted in October 2012.
NC 20 learned earlier today that NC Department of Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has reached a settlement agreement with the NC Rate Bureau on the Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing that was submitted in October 2012.
 
Here is the latest briefing from the NWS concerning the incoming storm. It appears the storm will be tracking further North than originally expected.
Here is the latest briefing from the NWS concerning the incoming storm. It appears the storm will be tracking further North than originally expected.
 
NC DOT has added a third Public Hearing about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
NC DOT has added a third Public Hearing about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
 
Please stay weather aware over the weekend for a possible Nor'easter which could form just off shore in South Carolina and begin moving Northwest next Wednesday and could provide a very wet and windy problem here in Beaufort County for about 36 hours.
Please stay weather aware over the weekend for a possible Nor'easter which could form just off shore in South Carolina and begin moving Northwest next Wednesday and could provide a very wet and windy problem here in Beaufort County for about 36 hours.
 
NC DOT announced today it will hold two public meetings about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
NC DOT announced today it will hold two public meetings about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
 
I think based on the current forecast, we have a possibility of spotty (protected or elevated) roadway conditions that could lend themselves to the formation of "Black Ice" in the early morning hours tomorrow.
I think based on the current forecast, we have a possibility of spotty (protected or elevated) roadway conditions that could lend themselves to the formation of "Black Ice" in the early morning hours tomorrow.
 
Enjoy the weather now because in twenty-four hours it will not look like this. I just got off the phone with the NWS and they informed me that they may or may not issue a winter weather advisory for travel beginning 4:00pm tomorrow, Saturday.
Enjoy the weather now because in twenty-four hours it will not look like this. I just got off the phone with the NWS and they informed me that they may or may not issue a winter weather advisory for travel beginning 4:00pm tomorrow, Saturday.
 
Beaufort County is announcing that between February 15, 2013 and February 17, 2013 there will be a Search and Rescue Exercise (SARX) taking place in the vicinity surrounding Camp Bonner North Boy Scout Camp which is located off of Harvey Road and will include areas of Goose Creek State Park.
Beaufort County is announcing that between February 15, 2013 and February 17, 2013 there will be a Search and Rescue Exercise (SARX) taking place in the vicinity surrounding Camp Bonner North Boy Scout Camp which is located off of Harvey Road and will include areas of Goose Creek State Park.
 
The beauty of living in Eastern North Carolina is that we can go from Winter Weather Advisory to Possible Severe Storm spring like weather in less than six days.
The beauty of living in Eastern North Carolina is that we can go from Winter Weather Advisory to Possible Severe Storm spring like weather in less than six days.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Room #111 at the Beaufort County Administrative Office located at 121 W 3rd Street, Washington, NC.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Room #111 at the Beaufort County Administrative Office located at 121 W 3rd Street, Washington, NC.
 
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has completed work on the Blount’s Creek Boating Access Area and Public Fishing Area, and it is now open to the public.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has completed work on the Blount’s Creek Boating Access Area and Public Fishing Area, and it is now open to the public.
 
With the final Bill Cook recount close at hand, Kellie Hopkins, Director of Elections in Beaufort County, issues a statement here below.
With the final Bill Cook recount close at hand, Kellie Hopkins, Director of Elections in Beaufort County, issues a statement here below.
 
Tuesday afternoon winds will increase again with sustained 30mph and intermit en gust to 40. We will update this information as it becomes available.
Tuesday afternoon winds will increase again with sustained 30mph and intermit en gust to 40. We will update this information as it becomes available.
 
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 60 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, along the southern New Jersey shore.
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 60 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, along the southern New Jersey shore.
 
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 60 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, along the southern New Jersey shore.
Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 60 already dead in its wake, is passing the North Carolina coast slightly further to the east, and appears that it will make landfall further north, along the southern New Jersey shore.
 
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