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...

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...

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,...

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...

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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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Beaufort County Briefly - September 22, 2023

Beaufort County Briefly is a quick weekly update on what's happening around the Beaufort County (NC) Government. In this week's episode, we focus on the upcoming temporary closure of the River Road Solid Waste Collection Site, as well as...

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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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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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Beaufort County Commissioners Proclaim August Child Support Awareness Month

The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners on Monday proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month. 

Read the proclamation below. 

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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. 

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...

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...

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...

Company with local roots relocates to Beaufort County

Beaufort County officials on Thursday helped the Beaufort County Committee of 100 welcome renowned e-commerce, digital marketing, and consulting firm BTW Global, LLC to its new headquarters in Washington. 

BTW Global, which was founded in 2014 by ...

New Beaufort County Bridge Partially Opens

CHOCOWINITY – The newly constructed bridge that carries U.S. 17 Business over a railroad track opened to traffic Friday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

The four-lane bridge will remain in a temporary two-lane patter...

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.

Southside Water System Maintenance Notice

As part of the State required regular maintenance of the distribution system, the Beaufort County Southside Water System will use free chlorine rather than chloramines, a mixture of chlorine and ammonia, as the disinfectant beginning September 4th and con...

2022 Annual Water Quality Reports Available

Beaufort County Water Department Annual Water Quality Reports contain information regarding the source and quality of your drinking water.  You may view your appropriate report at the links below based on your service location.

Northside and Which...

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...

NCDHHS Celebrates Anniversary of 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Number

This press release is from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

On July 16, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services  celebrated the one-year anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide and crisis lif...

An Inside Look at Beaufort County's 2025 Property Tax Revaluation Process

A closer look at Beaufort County's 2025 property tax revaluation process.

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 ...