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Our community is many things. Here we discover the good, the upcoming and what needs to fixed here in Beaufort County.

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Learning more and seeking accountability for the fraud that has transpired.
Learning more and seeking accountability for the fraud that has transpired.
 
Like many communities across our nation, Beaufort County has felt the harmful impacts of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs that have resulted in numerous overdoses and unfortunately, overdose deaths.
Like many communities across our nation, Beaufort County has felt the harmful impacts of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs that have resulted in numerous overdoses and unfortunately, overdose deaths.
 
When Jaden Hooten walked into a Beaufort CCC classroom to begin his GED, it was an unfamiliar and intimidating experience.
When Jaden Hooten walked into a Beaufort CCC classroom to begin his GED, it was an unfamiliar and intimidating experience.
 
On Friday January 3, 2025, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27-year- old Carlos Lugo-Garcia and executed a search warrant on his home in Beaufort County.
On Friday January 3, 2025, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27-year- old Carlos Lugo-Garcia and executed a search warrant on his home in Beaufort County.
 
Beaufort County Community College nursing students Madison Hall and Gabriella Jordon received the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation People Helping People Scholarship, a $5,000 award distributed across two years.
Beaufort County Community College nursing students Madison Hall and Gabriella Jordon received the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation People Helping People Scholarship, a $5,000 award distributed across two years.
 
On January 9, 2025, at 1:05pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an individual stating they were threatened with a firearm at a residence in Chocowinity, NC.
On January 9, 2025, at 1:05pm, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an individual stating they were threatened with a firearm at a residence in Chocowinity, NC.
 
Bureaucrats believe they set policy for spending taxpayer dollars usurping the directions of elected officials.
Bureaucrats believe they set policy for spending taxpayer dollars usurping the directions of elected officials.
 
BCCC ranked Number One but questions regarding what is being prioritized are concerning.
 
On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Highway 102, Chocowinity NC for a 911 call reporting a male subject being shot.
On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Highway 102, Chocowinity NC for a 911 call reporting a male subject being shot.
 
On Tuesday February 18, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Raleigh, North Carolina executed a search warrant at a residence on Old Saw Mill Rd in Blounts Creek, NC.
On Tuesday February 18, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Raleigh, North Carolina executed a search warrant at a residence on Old Saw Mill Rd in Blounts Creek, NC.
 
On Friday August 30, 2025, members from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, Patrol Division, and K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on Andrew Slade of Washington, NC.
On Friday August 30, 2025, members from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, Patrol Division, and K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on Andrew Slade of Washington, NC.
 
Affordable vendor spaces, community partnerships, and shared marketing create a launchpad for entrepreneurs.
 
On Monday February 24, 2025, members from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Craven County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on residence on Main Street Extension in Edward, NC.
On Monday February 24, 2025, members from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Craven County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on residence on Main Street Extension in Edward, NC.
 
On March 6, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit along with Probation and Parole Officers from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction arrested Robert Earl Blount III and Ryakeem Devon Blount at a residence in Aurora, NC.
On March 6, 2025, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit along with Probation and Parole Officers from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction arrested Robert Earl Blount III and Ryakeem Devon Blount at a residence in Aurora, NC.
 
WASHINGTON, N.C.— Beaufort County Community College is excited to offer two free opportunities for residents in its service area.
WASHINGTON, N.C.— Beaufort County Community College is excited to offer two free opportunities for residents in its service area.
 
On August 16, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a laptop being stolen from outside of a residence in the Washington area.
On August 16, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a laptop being stolen from outside of a residence in the Washington area.
 
On March 30,2025 at 7:03 am Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Handy Mart located at 5385 River Road, Washington after receiving a 911 call reporting an armed robbery had just occurred.
On March 30,2025 at 7:03 am Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Handy Mart located at 5385 River Road, Washington after receiving a 911 call reporting an armed robbery had just occurred.
 
Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) lessons into its heating & air technician and construction & building maintenances courses
Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) lessons into its heating & air technician and construction & building maintenances courses
 
On December 11, 2023, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Richlands Township in reference to CPR in progress.
On December 11, 2023, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Richlands Township in reference to CPR in progress.
 
Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) has been named one of the top contenders for the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship’s (NACCE) 2025 Entrepreneurial College of the Year Award.
Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) has been named one of the top contenders for the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship’s (NACCE) 2025 Entrepreneurial College of the Year Award.
 
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a request for assistance in locating and apprehending 40-year-old Casey Latham Bell of Pantego from the Hyde County Sheriff’s Office.
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a request for assistance in locating and apprehending 40-year-old Casey Latham Bell of Pantego from the Hyde County Sheriff’s Office.
 
SmartAsset Advisors, LLC, a national investment advisory firm, has ranked Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) the number one community college in the nation for 2025.
SmartAsset Advisors, LLC, a national investment advisory firm, has ranked Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) the number one community college in the nation for 2025.
 
On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:09 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible missing person, who resided in Chocowinity NC.
On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:09 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible missing person, who resided in Chocowinity NC.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile and her 15 month old son. 17-year-old Nevaeh Nicole Tanjaya Harvey was last seen on 08/08/2025 around 2:00 PM, leaving her residence on South White Post Rd. in Pinetown NC with her 15 month old son.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile and her 15 month old son. 17-year-old Nevaeh Nicole Tanjaya Harvey was last seen on 08/08/2025 around 2:00 PM, leaving her residence on South White Post Rd. in Pinetown NC with her 15 month old son.
 
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 2:45 AM, Jamyah Hale was located at a residence in the Washington city limits by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and the Washington Police Department.
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 2:45 AM, Jamyah Hale was located at a residence in the Washington city limits by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and the Washington Police Department.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation will host its inaugural Taste of the Town Scholarship Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Washington Civic Center.
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation will host its inaugural Taste of the Town Scholarship Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Washington Civic Center.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile.
 
What skills are needed to successfully lead and manage Beaufort County Schools?
 
Waste, fraud, abuse and incompetence continue to govern county school budgets and decision making.
Waste, fraud, abuse and incompetence continue to govern county school budgets and decision making.
 
After years of wrangling insects, galloping around show rings, and immersing herself in the prehistoric past, Tanith Huggins is ready for her next chapter.
After years of wrangling insects, galloping around show rings, and immersing herself in the prehistoric past, Tanith Huggins is ready for her next chapter.
 
This week the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit executed three (3) search warrants in the Chocowinity and Aurora areas and assisted the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office with a search warrant in Pitt County.
This week the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit executed three (3) search warrants in the Chocowinity and Aurora areas and assisted the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office with a search warrant in Pitt County.
 
A system of stable currency is vital to national and personal economic security.
A system of stable currency is vital to national and personal economic security.
 
On Monday, 04/14/2025, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (SRO), assigned to Snowden Elementary School, received a complaint from the school administration that a student may have possessed a handgun on a bus.
On Monday, 04/14/2025, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (SRO), assigned to Snowden Elementary School, received a complaint from the school administration that a student may have possessed a handgun on a bus.
 
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