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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Resolution Approving Conveyance of Personal Property to A Nonprofit Organization

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Resolution Approving Conveyance of Personal Property to 

A Nonprofit Organization Pursuant to G.S. 160A-280

WHEREAS, the County of Beaufort owns a 2015 Dodge Charger vehicle (VIN:  2C3CDXAT2FH890836), listed as Vehicle #3209 in the Sheriff...

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Posted on: August 21, 2023

ENC first responders conduct water shuttle operation in Pantego

Trucks at a fill station during the water shuttle operation

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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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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Posted on: May 27, 2023

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

Ashley Gomez operates a stretcher

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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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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