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The Beaufort County Board of Elections meeting scheduled for July 5th, 2022 has been postponed to July 19th, 2022 at 5:00 pm at the Board of Elections Office at 1308 Highland Drive, Suite 104, Washington, NC 27889
The Beaufort County Board of Elections meeting scheduled for July 5th, 2022 has been postponed to July 19th, 2022 at 5:00 pm at the Board of Elections Office at 1308 Highland Drive, Suite 104, Washington, NC 27889
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is doubling down on at-home testing — establishing Community Access Points in all counties to provide free and easy COVID-19 tests for home use.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is doubling down on at-home testing — establishing Community Access Points in all counties to provide free and easy COVID-19 tests for home use.
 
It should come as no surprise that the North Carolina Council for Women, whose mission it is to achieve equality for all NC women by advocating for education, health and safety, economic security, and social justice, supports women’s rights to make the reproductive decisions that are best for them
It should come as no surprise that the North Carolina Council for Women, whose mission it is to achieve equality for all NC women by advocating for education, health and safety, economic security, and social justice, supports women’s rights to make the reproductive decisions that are best for them
 
COVID-19 Situation Update: June 29
 
The General Assembly has voted to adjourn on Friday, July 1 to a date certain, meaning the 2021-2023 legislative biennium will not formally come to an end on Friday.
The General Assembly has voted to adjourn on Friday, July 1 to a date certain, meaning the 2021-2023 legislative biennium will not formally come to an end on Friday.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, June 28, 6–7 p.m., to discuss COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years of age.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, June 28, 6–7 p.m., to discuss COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years of age.
 
State employees with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a new ally in preparing for career advancement or change at their current job.
State employees with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a new ally in preparing for career advancement or change at their current job.
 
People combatting opioid use disorder in Western North Carolina are gaining expanded access to lifesaving outpatient services.
People combatting opioid use disorder in Western North Carolina are gaining expanded access to lifesaving outpatient services.
 
NCDHHS Secretary, State Senator Tours the ViiV Healthcare/UNC HIV Cure Center to Increase Awareness of Care and Treatment Available
NCDHHS Secretary, State Senator Tours the ViiV Healthcare/UNC HIV Cure Center to Increase Awareness of Care and Treatment Available
 
Program welcomes 13 North Carolina high school girls interested in exploring state government STEM careers
Program welcomes 13 North Carolina high school girls interested in exploring state government STEM careers
 
Voters in 15 North Carolina counties will go to the polls on July 26 in a mix of municipal general elections, runoff elections and, in Graham and Wake counties, second primaries for sheriff.
Voters in 15 North Carolina counties will go to the polls on July 26 in a mix of municipal general elections, runoff elections and, in Graham and Wake counties, second primaries for sheriff.
 
The General Assembly was full of activity this week with various committees acting on a myriad of policy legislation as the legislature looks to wind down committee work ahead of adjournment as early as the end of this month.
The General Assembly was full of activity this week with various committees acting on a myriad of policy legislation as the legislature looks to wind down committee work ahead of adjournment as early as the end of this month.
 
COVID-19 Situation Update: June 22
 
With the North Carolina House of Representatives today considering a bill to mandate that no voter be denied the ability to vote in the uniform required by their job
With the North Carolina House of Representatives today considering a bill to mandate that no voter be denied the ability to vote in the uniform required by their job
 
The start of this year’s competitive grants program of the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment will begin July 1.
The start of this year’s competitive grants program of the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment will begin July 1.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
 
Ceremony will recognize nearly 100 state procurement professionals earning contract manager and purchaser certifications from 2020-2022
Ceremony will recognize nearly 100 state procurement professionals earning contract manager and purchaser certifications from 2020-2022
 
The General Assembly’s short session continued this week with committee work and floor sessions in both chambers. As policy work begins to wind down, the largest item still left on the table for the legislature to tackle is addressing 2022-2023 state budget adjustments.
The General Assembly’s short session continued this week with committee work and floor sessions in both chambers. As policy work begins to wind down, the largest item still left on the table for the legislature to tackle is addressing 2022-2023 state budget adjustments.
 
Children ages 6 months and older can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all children who are eligible receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Children ages 6 months and older can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all children who are eligible receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
 
Two voter advocacy organizations have begun sending mailings to nearly 450,000 North Carolinians to encourage them to register to vote.
Two voter advocacy organizations have begun sending mailings to nearly 450,000 North Carolinians to encourage them to register to vote.
 
On July 6, the North Carolina Local News Lab Fund at the North Carolina Community Foundation will open a new round of grant applications powered by expanded funding and partnerships.
On July 6, the North Carolina Local News Lab Fund at the North Carolina Community Foundation will open a new round of grant applications powered by expanded funding and partnerships.
 
COVID-19 Situation Update: June 15
 
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) supports passage of House Bill 149 – Expanding Access to Healthcare, as passed by the NC Senate on June 2, 2022.
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) supports passage of House Bill 149 – Expanding Access to Healthcare, as passed by the NC Senate on June 2, 2022.
 
Temperatures are climbing this week as summer arrives, and the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for most of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
Temperatures are climbing this week as summer arrives, and the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for most of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
 
Celebrating our nation's symbol of history, freedom and democracy across the state
Celebrating our nation's symbol of history, freedom and democracy across the state
 
Members of the General Assembly continued working at a fast pace this week, moving bills quickly through committee and floor votes, in an effort to meet their self-imposed July 1 adjournment deadline.
Members of the General Assembly continued working at a fast pace this week, moving bills quickly through committee and floor votes, in an effort to meet their self-imposed July 1 adjournment deadline.
 
People struggling with Opioid Use Disorder will have better access to more treatment options because of funding awarded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
People struggling with Opioid Use Disorder will have better access to more treatment options because of funding awarded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
 
The State Board of Elections has opened a written public comment period for a request by the North Carolina Republican Party for the State Board to authorize county boards of elections to scrutinize voter signatures on absentee ballot request forms and absentee ballot return envelopes.
The State Board of Elections has opened a written public comment period for a request by the North Carolina Republican Party for the State Board to authorize county boards of elections to scrutinize voter signatures on absentee ballot request forms and absentee ballot return envelopes.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released a new funding opportunity to create collegiate recovery programs that increase access to healthy and supportive environments in colleges and universities for those who are in addiction recovery.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released a new funding opportunity to create collegiate recovery programs that increase access to healthy and supportive environments in colleges and universities for those who are in addiction recovery.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released two funding opportunities to award a total of $6,000,000 for tuition scholarships to improve behavioral health outcomes and substance use disorder treatment across the state.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released two funding opportunities to award a total of $6,000,000 for tuition scholarships to improve behavioral health outcomes and substance use disorder treatment across the state.
 
COVID-19 Situation Update: June 8
 
The State Board of Elections on Thursday unanimously certified the results of the 2022 statewide primary and municipal elections, which were held on May 17.
The State Board of Elections on Thursday unanimously certified the results of the 2022 statewide primary and municipal elections, which were held on May 17.
 
The Beaufort County Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St., Washington, NC.
The Beaufort County Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St., Washington, NC.
 
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