News Flash

Posted on: September 8, 2023

Beaufort County Briefly - September 8, 2023

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Beaufort County Briefly is a quick weekly update on what's happening in Beaufort County Government. A new episode is posted every Friday afternoon. Watch the latest episode on YouTube.

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Administration
Posted on: August 31, 2023

Spectrum awarded North Carolina GREAT Program Grant for Beaufort County

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This press release is from Charter Communications, which owns and operates Spectrum. Read the full release on Charter's website

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Spectrum recently announced it has been awarded a North Carolina Growing Rural Economies wi...

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Administration
Posted on: August 25, 2023

Beaufort County Briefly - August 25, 2023

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Beaufort County Briefly is a quick weekly update on what's happening in Beaufort County Government. A new episode is posted every Friday afternoon. Watch the latest episode below. 

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Administration
Posted on: August 22, 2023

Scam Alert: Fake Tax Lien Notices

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The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office recently warned county residents of a scam involving fake tax lien notices. Please read the post below from the BCSO Facebook page: 

If you can't view the link above: here's what the...

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Administration
Posted on: July 27, 2023

Commissioners Adopt Resolution Opposing Tolls on Ferry Service Routes

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During a special called meeting Thursday, July 27, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution opposing tolls on ferry service routes.

Click here to view the resolution. 

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Administration
Posted on: July 19, 2023

Thank You, Carnie!

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On Tuesday, Beaufort County employees had a chance to catch up with Carnie Hedgepeth and help him celebrate his well-deserved retirement.  

We are grateful for the leadership, expertise and friendship Carnie shared with us during his time as Emerg...

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Administration
Posted on: June 30, 2023

FY 2023-24 Budget document now available

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The Final Approved Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 is now available online.

The budget goes into effect when the new fiscal year begins on Saturday, July 1, 2023. 

On June 5, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners adopted a $72,076,...

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Administration
Posted on: June 13, 2023

Revaluation process continues in Beaufort County

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The Beaufort County Tax Office is continuing to conduct site visits of all county properties as part of its required general revaluation process.

Revaluation is a process that resets the taxable value of all real property to its current market value. Real ...

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Administration
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Manager’s Recommended Budget Presented to Board

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WASHINGTON, N.C – On Monday night, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners received the Manager’s Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

A copy of the Recommended Budget is available for public inspection online at www.BeaufortCountyNC.gov, a...

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Administration
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Newkirk Promoted to Beaufort County Emergency Services Director

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WASHINGTON, N.C. — Chris Newkirk has been promoted to permanent Beaufort County Emergency Services Director after almost one year of leading the department on an interim basis.

Newkirk’s first day in his new role was May 1, 2023. He’d been serving as inter...

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Administration
Posted on: November 4, 2022

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

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The ACP provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. ACP-eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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News Flash

Posted on: August 31, 2023

NC victims of FNS EBT theft and fraud now eligible for replacement benefits

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced those who lost Food and Nutrition Services benefits through card skimming, cloning or other forms of fraud are eligible to have their stolen FNS benefits (formerly known as food stam...

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Department of Social Services
Posted on: June 15, 2023

Beaufort County DSS observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Beaufort County Department of Social Services employees are wearing purple Thursday, June 15, in observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines elder abuse as “an intentional act or failure to act that...

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Department of Social Services
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Manager’s Recommended Budget Presented to Board

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WASHINGTON, N.C – On Monday night, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners received the Manager’s Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

A copy of the Recommended Budget is available for public inspection online at www.BeaufortCountyNC.gov, a...

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Department of Social Services

News Flash

Posted on: September 21, 2023

Weekend Forecast Update - Friday, September 22

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(Friday Sept. 22 morning update) –– As expected, the approaching tropical system continues to develop at a very fast pace. Friday morning's update expanded the forecasted impacts into our state and once again increase...

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Emergency Services
Posted on: August 21, 2023

ENC first responders conduct water shuttle operation in Pantego

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Eastern North Carolina first responders participated in a water shuttle operation in Pantego on Saturday. 

A water shuttle operation transports water from a static source (such as a lake, pond, river or creek) to a fire scene in a remote area with...

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Emergency Services
Posted on: July 19, 2023

Thank You, Carnie!

Carnie's gift with signatures and notes written on it

On Tuesday, Beaufort County employees had a chance to catch up with Carnie Hedgepeth and help him celebrate his well-deserved retirement.  

We are grateful for the leadership, expertise and friendship Carnie shared with us during his time as Emerg...

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Emergency Services
Posted on: May 27, 2023

National EMS Week: Get to know Beaufort County's EMS practitioners

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National EMS Week is May 21-27, 2023. Get to know some of the EMS practitioners from various agencies throughout Beaufort County.

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

Manager’s Recommended Budget Presented to Board

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WASHINGTON, N.C – On Monday night, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners received the Manager’s Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

A copy of the Recommended Budget is available for public inspection online at www.BeaufortCountyNC.gov, a...

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Emergency Services
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Newkirk Promoted to Beaufort County Emergency Services Director

Chris Newkirk next to an Emergency Services truck

WASHINGTON, N.C. — Chris Newkirk has been promoted to permanent Beaufort County Emergency Services Director after almost one year of leading the department on an interim basis.

Newkirk’s first day in his new role was May 1, 2023. He’d been serving as inter...

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Emergency Services

News Flash

Posted on: June 22, 2023

Photos: Community in Action event held in Washington

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Resources such as free health screenings and information, syringes, Narcan, over-the-counter medicine, Liquid IV, clothing and other health-related items and services were available at the Community in Action event on Thursday, June 22 in Washington.

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Posted on: June 21, 2023

Community gives feedback on Opioid Action Plan

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As part of its ongoing effort to facilitate community collaboration and stakeholder engagement, the Beaufort County Behavioral Health Task Force welcomed local officials and community members Tuesday for a group discussion about the county’s use...

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Health Department
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Manager’s Recommended Budget Presented to Board

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WASHINGTON, N.C – On Monday night, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners received the Manager’s Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

A copy of the Recommended Budget is available for public inspection online at www.BeaufortCountyNC.gov, a...

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Health Department