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Hurricane Sandy, a killer storm with over 58 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 58 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 continues to grow and we become the largest CAT 1 storm in history (1,000 miles in diameter) before she makes landfall, hopefully in the Northeast.
Hurricane Sandy continues to grow and we become the largest CAT 1 storm in history (1,000 miles in diameter) before she makes landfall, hopefully in the Northeast.
 
We are encouraging everyone to stay home Sunday night and travel only as necessary! Falling tree debris, high winds and wet roads make travel after dark risky.
We are encouraging everyone to stay home Sunday night and travel only as necessary! Falling tree debris, high winds and wet roads make travel after dark risky.
 
Governor Beverly Perdue declares a State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Sandy making landfall just north of the North Carolina coast.
Governor Beverly Perdue declares a State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Sandy making landfall just north of the North Carolina coast.
 
National Hurricane Center guidance continues to bring increasing probabilities of higher than original expected impacts of wind and rain from Hurricane Sandy to Beaufort County.
National Hurricane Center guidance continues to bring increasing probabilities of higher than original expected impacts of wind and rain from Hurricane Sandy to Beaufort County.
 
The good news is that Hurricane Sandy is not forecast to come ashore in North Carolina.
The good news is that Hurricane Sandy is not forecast to come ashore in North Carolina.
 
Based on these results and the continued presence of consistent pressure throughout the system, the SYSTEM PRESSURE ADVISORY is RESCINDED, effective immediately.
Based on these results and the continued presence of consistent pressure throughout the system, the SYSTEM PRESSURE ADVISORY is RESCINDED, effective immediately.
 
State recreational water quality officials today are notifying 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 notifying 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.
 
Wind projects on the North Carolina coast are meeting resistance from three fronts: concerns over bird kills, worries about military training, and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's opposition to favorable tax treatment for specific industries.
Wind projects on the North Carolina coast are meeting resistance from three fronts: concerns over bird kills, worries about military training, and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's opposition to favorable tax treatment for specific industries.
 
The Beaufort County Health Department's Environmental Health Section is urging citizens to take action to control mosquitoes around their homes.
The Beaufort County Health Department's Environmental Health Section is urging citizens to take action to control mosquitoes around their homes.
 
This Afternoon/Tonight/Tomorrow, we need to stay vigilant as it concerns the weather. The Severe Thunderstorms we are told to expected during this timeframe will be slow movers with vivid lighting and large amounts of rainfall.
This Afternoon/Tonight/Tomorrow, we need to stay vigilant as it concerns the weather. The Severe Thunderstorms we are told to expected during this timeframe will be slow movers with vivid lighting and large amounts of rainfall.
 
Beaufort County Emergency Services responded to a phone call from a resident living near Blounts Creek, NC that they may have found a quantity of explosives in an old packing house (outbuilding) on their property.
Beaufort County Emergency Services responded to a phone call from a resident living near Blounts Creek, NC that they may have found a quantity of explosives in an old packing house (outbuilding) on their property.
 
About a hundred people marched and rallied at the Beaufort County Courthouse Saturday (7-28-12) seeking what they describe as "justice" in Beaufort County.
About a hundred people marched and rallied at the Beaufort County Courthouse Saturday (7-28-12) seeking what they describe as "justice" in Beaufort County.
 
There is a strong possibility that eastern North Carolina could experience a second, and very rare, derecho storm this season, which could spawn tornadoes, gustnadoes, or straight-line winds.
There is a strong possibility that eastern North Carolina could experience a second, and very rare, derecho storm this season, which could spawn tornadoes, gustnadoes, or straight-line winds.
 
There will be No ferry tax for 2012-2013. Because coastal citizens stood up for our rights, we won!
There will be No ferry tax for 2012-2013. Because coastal citizens stood up for our rights, we won!
 
The NC Senate voted on the budget, contained in House Bill #950 "Modify 2011 Appropriations Act".
The NC Senate voted on the budget, contained in House Bill #950 "Modify 2011 Appropriations Act".
 
The Senate budget directs NC DOT to tax ALL ferries, including the Currituck-Knots Island ferry and the Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry. It directs DOT to ignore Governor's Perdue moratorium and begin to collect the ferry taxes, effective July 1, 2012.
The Senate budget directs NC DOT to tax ALL ferries, including the Currituck-Knots Island ferry and the Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry. It directs DOT to ignore Governor's Perdue moratorium and begin to collect the ferry taxes, effective July 1, 2012.
 
The House Budget passed with veto-proof votes on May 30, and has been sent to the Senate.
 
The most recent tropical storm, Beryl, which washed ashore near the Georgia / Florida state line, May 27, 2012, the remnants of which have moved into the center of the Southeastern United States, now threatens torrential rainfall for all of eastern North Carolina.
The most recent tropical storm, Beryl, which washed ashore near the Georgia / Florida state line, May 27, 2012, the remnants of which have moved into the center of the Southeastern United States, now threatens torrential rainfall for all of eastern North Carolina.
 
I want to especially recognize Rep. Bill Cook (Republican, Beaufort and Pitt Counties) who took time to speak to nearly all of our NO FERRY TAX ACTIVISTS.
I want to especially recognize Rep. Bill Cook (Republican, Beaufort and Pitt Counties) who took time to speak to nearly all of our NO FERRY TAX ACTIVISTS.
 
Thank you to all ferry tax opponents who travelled to Raleigh to join the NO FERRY TAX lobbying effort at the Opening Day of the NC Legislature.
Thank you to all ferry tax opponents who travelled to Raleigh to join the NO FERRY TAX lobbying effort at the Opening Day of the NC Legislature.
 
The NC General Assembly convenes on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Raleigh. We will be there!
 
On Monday, April 23, 2012 the NC Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Transportation met in Raleigh. Rep. Tim Spears (Democrat, Washington County) proposed legislation to repeal any new or increased ferry tolls.
On Monday, April 23, 2012 the NC Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Transportation met in Raleigh. Rep. Tim Spears (Democrat, Washington County) proposed legislation to repeal any new or increased ferry tolls.
 
The North Carolina civics lesson continues! Our journey is not over. Just because the NC Attorney General "sided with the legislature" does not mean we have won or lost.
The North Carolina civics lesson continues! Our journey is not over. Just because the NC Attorney General "sided with the legislature" does not mean we have won or lost.
 
Public Hearing on ferry tolls to be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm Auditorium, Pamlico Community College 5049 Highway 306 South Grantsboro, NC 28529 (in Pamlico County, NC)
Public Hearing on ferry tolls to be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm Auditorium, Pamlico Community College 5049 Highway 306 South Grantsboro, NC 28529 (in Pamlico County, NC)
 
Anti-Ferry Tax efforts are expanding in Beaufort, Hyde, and Pamlico Counties. Because we are working to coordinate among the 3 counties, we are pushing back the date for the trip to Raleigh.
Anti-Ferry Tax efforts are expanding in Beaufort, Hyde, and Pamlico Counties. Because we are working to coordinate among the 3 counties, we are pushing back the date for the trip to Raleigh.
 
On Monday, November 28th the newly appointed Beaufort County 300th Anniversary Committee met to begin its work planning to commemorate the formation of the County in 1712.
On Monday, November 28th the newly appointed Beaufort County 300th Anniversary Committee met to begin its work planning to commemorate the formation of the County in 1712.
 
The N. C. Utilities Commission held a public hearing in Beaufort County last night (11-17-11) for the purpose of hearing comments from the public on the proposed Pantego Wind Farm.
The N. C. Utilities Commission held a public hearing in Beaufort County last night (11-17-11) for the purpose of hearing comments from the public on the proposed Pantego Wind Farm.
 
Beaufort County is announcing that the pick up and removal of construction and demolition debris throughout the county will be winding down.
Beaufort County is announcing that the pick up and removal of construction and demolition debris throughout the county will be winding down.
 
The N. C. Court of Appeals today (7-18-11) expanded the protection of students from non-particularized intrusive body searches.
The N. C. Court of Appeals today (7-18-11) expanded the protection of students from non-particularized intrusive body searches.
 
This article has been provided to Beaufort County Now, and is posted subsequent to a special called meeting, on December 22, 2009, of the Beaufort County Commission regarding the impending Revaluation
This article has been provided to Beaufort County Now, and is posted subsequent to a special called meeting, on December 22, 2009, of the Beaufort County Commission regarding the impending Revaluation
 
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