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Kid's Safety Expo will be at Lowe's October's 14, 2023. Please let us know if your department can help.
Kid's Safety Expo will be at Lowe's October's 14, 2023. Please let us know if your department can help.
 
The Fire- EMS Associations Meeting will be July 24, 2023 at 7PM. The meeting will be hosted by the Pungo River Fire Department.
The Fire- EMS Associations Meeting will be July 24, 2023 at 7PM. The meeting will be hosted by the Pungo River Fire Department.
 
According to a study released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, about 100,000 registered nurses left the workforce during the past two years due to stress, burnout and retirements, and another 610,388 reported an intent to leave by 2027.
According to a study released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, about 100,000 registered nurses left the workforce during the past two years due to stress, burnout and retirements, and another 610,388 reported an intent to leave by 2027.
 
Recent closure of Martin General Hospital Has Significantly Impacted Delivery of Care in Martin County
 
State Human Resources Director Barbara Gibson will visit Thomasville Primary School at 10 a.m. on September 26 to donate school supplies for Thomasville City Schools.
State Human Resources Director Barbara Gibson will visit Thomasville Primary School at 10 a.m. on September 26 to donate school supplies for Thomasville City Schools.
 
The current forecast continues to place Idalia further off of North Carolina’s coast at a slightly faster pace than previously expected, thus accelerating the arrival of improving conditions for our area.
The current forecast continues to place Idalia further off of North Carolina’s coast at a slightly faster pace than previously expected, thus accelerating the arrival of improving conditions for our area.
 
There were several changes to this afternoon’s forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) which included in a slower track along North Carolina’s coastline.
There were several changes to this afternoon’s forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) which included in a slower track along North Carolina’s coastline.
 
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) has shifted Idalia’s track slightly north and west while also providing us with more details as to the timing of our potential impacts.
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) has shifted Idalia’s track slightly north and west while also providing us with more details as to the timing of our potential impacts.
 
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the President of the North Carolina Community College System, via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the President of the North Carolina Community College System, via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
 
As expected, the approaching tropical system continues to develop at a very fast pace. The morning’s update expanded the forecasted impacts into our state and once again increased our expected wind conditions.
As expected, the approaching tropical system continues to develop at a very fast pace. The morning’s update expanded the forecasted impacts into our state and once again increased our expected wind conditions.
 
This afternoon’s update included an increase is wind conditions Saturday morning, minor timing changes for other forecasted impacts as well as Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for Beaufort County.
This afternoon’s update included an increase is wind conditions Saturday morning, minor timing changes for other forecasted impacts as well as Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for Beaufort County.
 
At the August 2023 meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $2,778,721 to support 24 awards in the first round of projects funded through the Food Distribution Assistance Program.
At the August 2023 meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $2,778,721 to support 24 awards in the first round of projects funded through the Food Distribution Assistance Program.
 
The noon update from the National Weather Service has provided us with additional information regarding this weekend’s potential weather impacts.
The noon update from the National Weather Service has provided us with additional information regarding this weekend’s potential weather impacts.
 
Our office is currently monitoring the forecasted development of a coastal low pressure system that is expected to bring rain and elevated winds to our area this weekend. The current forecast for Beaufort County is outlined below.
Our office is currently monitoring the forecasted development of a coastal low pressure system that is expected to bring rain and elevated winds to our area this weekend. The current forecast for Beaufort County is outlined below.
 
At the August 2023 meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,158,333 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, $3,150,518 in funding for 10 projects through the Flood Mitigation Program, and $2,778,721 in funding for 24 projects
At the August 2023 meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,158,333 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, $3,150,518 in funding for 10 projects through the Flood Mitigation Program, and $2,778,721 in funding for 24 projects
 
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board and its Committees will host the first meetings of the new fiscal year this week.
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board and its Committees will host the first meetings of the new fiscal year this week.
 
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (August 3, 2023) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,158,333 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, $3,150,518 in funding for 10 projects through the Flood Mitigation Program
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (August 3, 2023) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,158,333 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program, $3,150,518 in funding for 10 projects through the Flood Mitigation Program
 
The Town of Aurora has scheduled a public announcement on the status of Aurora Industrial Park during the Aurora Fish and Farm Festival, September 9th. Complete details on the status of the Industrial Park will be made public at that time.
The Town of Aurora has scheduled a public announcement on the status of Aurora Industrial Park during the Aurora Fish and Farm Festival, September 9th. Complete details on the status of the Industrial Park will be made public at that time.
 
Please see the attached report.
 
There were minor changes to the timing of our expected wind conditions in this afternoon’s update.
There were minor changes to the timing of our expected wind conditions in this afternoon’s update.
 
This morning’s update provided us with a few more details pertaining to the timing of our forecasted impacts.
This morning’s update provided us with a few more details pertaining to the timing of our forecasted impacts.
 
A newly-formed tropical storm is headed toward Florida and could make landfall as a low-level hurricane around the Panhandle by mid-week, a forecast that has officials advising locals to start making preparations.
A newly-formed tropical storm is headed toward Florida and could make landfall as a low-level hurricane around the Panhandle by mid-week, a forecast that has officials advising locals to start making preparations.
 
Our office is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Idalia and it’s potential impacts to our area. The current forecast for Beaufort County is as follows.
Our office is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Idalia and it’s potential impacts to our area. The current forecast for Beaufort County is as follows.
 
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
Twenty non-profits located across North Carolina have been awarded $800,000 in capacity building grants by SECU Foundation.
 
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders July 5 for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant roughly 30,000 acres of land each year.
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders July 5 for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant roughly 30,000 acres of land each year.
 
This summer, 49 Golden LEAF Scholars are participating in the second cohort of the Rural Internship Initiative. In its first year, Golden LEAF had 20 interns working in rural North Carolina counties.
This summer, 49 Golden LEAF Scholars are participating in the second cohort of the Rural Internship Initiative. In its first year, Golden LEAF had 20 interns working in rural North Carolina counties.
 
North Carolina’s agriculture industry is constantly evolving due to changing consumer demand and new technologies.
 
North Carolina lost two leaders in agriculture this week, both with connections to Golden LEAF. Current Golden LEAF Board member and Finance Chair E. Jerome Vick passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
North Carolina lost two leaders in agriculture this week, both with connections to Golden LEAF. Current Golden LEAF Board member and Finance Chair E. Jerome Vick passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
 
An upcoming event will give Beaufort County residents and government officials a chance to discuss and provide feedback on the County’s strategic plan for the funds it is receiving from nationwide opioid settlements.
An upcoming event will give Beaufort County residents and government officials a chance to discuss and provide feedback on the County’s strategic plan for the funds it is receiving from nationwide opioid settlements.
 
One person was injured Tuesday morning after a tree at Goose Creek State Park fell across the sleeping compartment of a travel trailer in the RV campground.
One person was injured Tuesday morning after a tree at Goose Creek State Park fell across the sleeping compartment of a travel trailer in the RV campground.
 
Three Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead in a car at a Speedway gas station Sunday morning from what authorities say was carbon monoxide poisoning.
Three Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead in a car at a Speedway gas station Sunday morning from what authorities say was carbon monoxide poisoning.
 
In fall 2021, the N.C. General Assembly appropriated $25 million to the Golden LEAF Foundation to award funds to units of local government across all 100 counties for public infrastructure projects to reduce flooding.
In fall 2021, the N.C. General Assembly appropriated $25 million to the Golden LEAF Foundation to award funds to units of local government across all 100 counties for public infrastructure projects to reduce flooding.
 
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