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With deep sadness, the family of Rupert “Lee” Drake, Jr., age 78, of Washington, North Carolina, announces his passing on November 1, 2026. Lee passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home.
Published: Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 @ 8:07 am
By: Announcements
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Beaufort County Commissioner Stan Deatherage Talks with Downeast Dave Hudson
Published: Saturday, October 31st, 2026 @ 8:27 am
By: David Hudson
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On October 21 st 2026 the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Street Crimes Unit executed two search warrants in the Aurora area and assisted the Craven County Sheriff’s Office with a search warrant in Craven County.
Published: Thursday, October 29th, 2026 @ 5:28 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Sharon Jefferson Henderson, 79, passed away at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington, North Carolina, on October 14, 2026.
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2026 @ 9:25 am
By: Announcements
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financial questions lead to removal
Published: Friday, October 16th, 2026 @ 7:51 am
By: John Steed
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Democrats want to block efforts to find foreign citizens on voter rolls
Published: Thursday, October 15th, 2026 @ 3:12 pm
By: John Steed
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dirty "guilt by associaiton" tactics
Published: Saturday, October 10th, 2026 @ 1:16 pm
By: John Steed
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two ex-teachers could swing board to the left and they are both running as "Republicans"
Published: Friday, October 9th, 2026 @ 9:31 am
By: John Steed
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Sandra G. Mahler, age 84, a resident of Washington, NC, died Saturday, October 3, 2026, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Published: Monday, October 5th, 2026 @ 7:48 am
By: Announcements
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Lynn Beverly Chevett, age 72 a resident of Washington, died Friday, October 2, 2026, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital.
Published: Monday, October 5th, 2026 @ 6:52 am
By: Announcements
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This morning's update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included a slight increase in forecasted wind conditions as well as detailed flood inundation levels for Eastern NC. (Note: Beaufort County was not included in this morning's Coastal Flood Advisory).
Published: Thursday, September 24th, 2026 @ 12:39 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Milford Doyle Jefferson Jr., age 75, a resident of Washington, NC, died Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Published: Thursday, September 17th, 2026 @ 7:07 am
By: Announcements
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Susan Elizabeth Boyd, age 85, a resident of Washington, died Monday, September 14, 2026, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital.
Published: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 @ 7:23 am
By: Announcements
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Selma Conny Phelps, age 69, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Monday August 31, 2026, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Published: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 @ 7:09 am
By: Announcements
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On Wednesday, August 27, 2026 at approximately 8:33 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Winchester Drive in Washington for a report of a male subject who was suicidal and armed with a handgun.
Published: Saturday, August 29th, 2026 @ 1:56 pm
By: ENC NOW
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This week, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs, sheriffs’ personnel and their families for their Annual Business Conference.
Published: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 @ 12:09 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Beaufort County Community College congratulates the following students for making the President's List or the Dean’s List for the Summer 2026 semester.
Published: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 @ 11:48 am
By: Attila Nemecz
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On July 17th, 2026, members of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested 38-year-old Tyshawn Laron Mann of Englehard NC for drug trafficking and other drug related offenses.
Published: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 @ 10:49 am
By: ENC NOW
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Sanctuary county for the unborn resolution to be presented by Stan Deatherage at tonight’s (Monday August 3) Beaufort County commissioner meeting.
Published: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 @ 8:26 am
By: Hood Richardson
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Margaret Louise Matthews Fornes, age 79, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Saturday August 1, 2026 at ECU Health Beaufort Campus.
Published: Monday, August 3rd, 2026 @ 7:30 am
By: Announcements
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Eleven of twelve speakers and a packed house backed the Sanctuary City for the Unborn resolution. It was pulled from the agenda on a false legal claim by Republican Max Perreault.
Published: Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 @ 9:10 am
By: The Pamlico Scoop
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At the next Beaufort County Commissioners general meeting, August 3, 2026, I will present two resolutions of great merit for consideration by these very same commissioners that are elected to lead Beaufort County's government.
Published: Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 @ 8:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Qatar needs to cooperate with U.S. extradition efforts.
Published: Thursday, July 30th, 2026 @ 9:50 pm
By: Daily Wire
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fortunately this travesty has not yet come to Beaufort County, but it has in Virginia
Published: Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 @ 12:19 pm
By: John Steed
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Queen Garris has made a post on the Beaufort County GOP site that you should read. It is disloyal to conservative candiates key in the following: https://www.Facebook.Com/beaufortcountygop
Published: Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 @ 9:03 am
By: Hood Richardson
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Janice Sadler Davenport, age 81, a resident of Belhaven, NC passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at ECU Health Beaufort in Washington, NC.
Published: Monday, July 27th, 2026 @ 9:30 am
By: Announcements
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Six students completed Beaufort County Community College's Medical Assistant program Tuesday, and each has already accepted a job offer from the clinical site where they trained.
Published: Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 @ 10:24 am
By: Attila Nemecz
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Our office is monitoring the potential for severe storms and periods of heavy rain between Wednesday and Saturday. Please see below for Beaufort County's forecast details.
Published: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 @ 7:52 pm
By: ENC NOW
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On July 6, 2026, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office along with members of the NC SBI Criminal Apprehension Team located and apprehended 39-year-old Leslie Michael Kitchengs in the Long Acre Area.
Published: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 @ 5:57 pm
By: ENC NOW
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wants to make election integrity efforts a felony
Published: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 @ 7:44 am
By: John Steed
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The County GOP is under scrutiny for questionable campaign finance issues.
Published: Monday, July 6th, 2026 @ 4:33 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Donald Leon Sayers, age 89, a resident of Washington, NC died Friday July 3, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center Beaufort Campus.
Published: Monday, July 6th, 2026 @ 7:10 am
By: Announcements
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Francis Martin McDougal, Jr., age 83, a resident of Williamston, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 @ 7:19 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Sharon Ann Elks Housley, age 69, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Monday June 22, 2026, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Published: Thursday, June 25th, 2026 @ 7:37 am
By: Announcements
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In this Table Talk segment, the speakers discuss major issues facing Beaufort County, North Carolina. They describe the county as large and geographically divided by major waterways, with about 50,000 residents spread across roughly 1,000 square miles.
Published: Thursday, June 18th, 2026 @ 11:04 am
By: ENC NOW
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Charles Bryan Houston, age 59, of Washington, NC, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at ECU Health Beaufort Campus.
Published: Thursday, June 18th, 2026 @ 7:36 am
By: Announcements
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