Beaufort County Briefly - September 8, 2023

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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Spectrum awarded North Carolina GREAT Program Grant for Beaufort County

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...

Beaufort County Briefly - August 25, 2023

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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Scam Alert: Fake Tax Lien Notices

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...

Commissioners Adopt Resolution Opposing Tolls on Ferry Service Routes

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. 

Thank You, Carnie!

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...

FY 2023-24 Budget document now available

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,...

Revaluation process continues in Beaufort County

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 ...

Manager’s Recommended Budget Presented to Board

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...

Newkirk Promoted to Beaufort County Emergency Services Director

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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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

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.

2025 Revaluation Process

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

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...

Beaufort County DSS observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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...

Manager’s Recommended Budget Presented to Board

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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Weekend Forecast Update - Friday, September 22

(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...

ENC first responders conduct water shuttle operation in Pantego

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...

Thank You, Carnie!

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...

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

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

Manager’s Recommended Budget Presented to Board

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...

Newkirk Promoted to Beaufort County Emergency Services Director

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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Photos: Community in Action event held in Washington

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.

Community gives feedback on Opioid Action Plan

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...

Manager’s Recommended Budget Presented to Board

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...

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline