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On June 6, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Akeim Raquon McCray of Angier, NC on multiple felony drug and gun charges.
On June 6, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Akeim Raquon McCray of Angier, NC on multiple felony drug and gun charges.
 
The Cannon Foundation has awarded Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) a grant of $164,426 to address critical challenges in its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program.
The Cannon Foundation has awarded Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) a grant of $164,426 to address critical challenges in its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program.
 
WASHINGTON, N.C.— When Jakhi Bryant graduated this May from Beaufort County Early College High School (BCECHS), he walked away with two additional degrees on top of his high school diploma.
WASHINGTON, N.C.— When Jakhi Bryant graduated this May from Beaufort County Early College High School (BCECHS), he walked away with two additional degrees on top of his high school diploma.
 
On July 8, 2025, at approximately 10:00 am, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office executed search warrants on 11 Tobacco and Vape stores located in Washington, Chocowinity, Aurora, and Belhaven NC.
On July 8, 2025, at approximately 10:00 am, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office executed search warrants on 11 Tobacco and Vape stores located in Washington, Chocowinity, Aurora, and Belhaven NC.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of 45-year-old Jennifer Hollowell Watkins.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of 45-year-old Jennifer Hollowell Watkins.
 
A response to Donald Shreve's article of last week.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is pleading for the public’s help in locating 45-year-old Jennifer Hollowell Watkins.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is pleading for the public’s help in locating 45-year-old Jennifer Hollowell Watkins.
 
Seven students have completed the Esthetics Technology program at Beaufort County Community College.
Seven students have completed the Esthetics Technology program at Beaufort County Community College.
 
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, NC, K9 Mya has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, NC, K9 Mya has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.
 
On Monday, 04/13/2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Chocowinity NC, in reference to a stolen motor vehicle. Deputies patrolled the surrounding area to locate the vehicle but were unsuccessful.
On Monday, 04/13/2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Chocowinity NC, in reference to a stolen motor vehicle. Deputies patrolled the surrounding area to locate the vehicle but were unsuccessful.
 
Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) and D2 Flight Academy have partnered to launch the region’s first Professional Aeronautics Certification (PAC) program, providing a direct pathway for aspiring pilots to enter the aviation industry.
Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) and D2 Flight Academy have partnered to launch the region’s first Professional Aeronautics Certification (PAC) program, providing a direct pathway for aspiring pilots to enter the aviation industry.
 
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, NC, K9 Mya will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, NC, K9 Mya will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
 
As part of STEM East’s Industry in Schools Week, Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) hosted high school students for two hands-on career exploration events on April 11 and April 16, showcasing career opportunities in both aviation and skilled trades.
As part of STEM East’s Industry in Schools Week, Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) hosted high school students for two hands-on career exploration events on April 11 and April 16, showcasing career opportunities in both aviation and skilled trades.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of an attempted scam involving people representing themselves as members of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of an attempted scam involving people representing themselves as members of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.
 
We must vet, and elect those who will actually represent the people or we will be stuck with the same mess we have now.
We must vet, and elect those who will actually represent the people or we will be stuck with the same mess we have now.
 
Bureaucracy is the enemy of conservatism
 
On June 13, 2025, at approximately 8:31am the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a stolen fifth wheel toy hauler from A&L RV Sales, located on US Hwy 17 in Chocowinity
On June 13, 2025, at approximately 8:31am the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a stolen fifth wheel toy hauler from A&L RV Sales, located on US Hwy 17 in Chocowinity
 
Know your candidates and their voting record as the 2026 elections approach.
 
On June 4, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit executed a search warrant on a residence in southeast Beaufort County after an investigation that spanned several months.
On June 4, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit executed a search warrant on a residence in southeast Beaufort County after an investigation that spanned several months.
 
Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill through its UNC World View initiative to offer the Scholars of Global Distinction program.
Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill through its UNC World View initiative to offer the Scholars of Global Distinction program.
 
Beaufort County citizens are being overtaxed for questionable spending initiatives.
 
On June 4, 2025, at approximately 10:41am the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an individual being robbed by two armed men outside of Hilda’s Family Country Store located on Cherry Run Road in Washington.
On June 4, 2025, at approximately 10:41am the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an individual being robbed by two armed men outside of Hilda’s Family Country Store located on Cherry Run Road in Washington.
 
The vote to close S. W. Snowden takes place this Tuesday, June 3rd!
 
WASHINGTON, N.C.— For two local women, a single class at Beaufort County Community College opened the door to unexpected business ventures.
WASHINGTON, N.C.— For two local women, a single class at Beaufort County Community College opened the door to unexpected business ventures.
 
On Monday, 02/06/2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Chocowinity NC, where the homeowner reported a firearm had been stolen from inside of his workshop.
On Monday, 02/06/2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Chocowinity NC, where the homeowner reported a firearm had been stolen from inside of his workshop.
 
The process to close Snowden continues to move forward. Time is running out to oppose this decision.
The process to close Snowden continues to move forward. Time is running out to oppose this decision.
 
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