Resolution Approving Conveyance of Personal Property to A Nonprofit Organization

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...

VIDEO: Beaufort County Participates in Operation Green Light for Veterans

Beaufort County is illuminating county buildings green from November 6-12 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans

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 with Access to Techno...

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

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 Preparing for Medicaid Expansion

WASHINGTON, N.C. –– Beaufort County Department of Social Services is making final preparations for the launch of North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. 

Medicaid will cover people ages 19 through 64 years with highe...

Leggett named director of Beaufort County DSS, effective Jan. 1, 2024

The Beaufort County Department of Social Services Board is pleased to announce that Deputy Director Lori Leggett has been chosen as the next Beaufort County DSS Director effective Jan. 1, 2024. 

Current DSS Director Melanie Corprew is retiring eff...

Medicaid Expansion Information

North Carolina is expanding who can get Medicaid starting December 1, 2023.

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...

Happy World Environmental Health Day!

Happy #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay!

Beaufort County Environmental Health is a part of the Beaufort County Health Department. BCEH seeks to better the quality of life for Beaufort County residents through opportunities for improved health and welfare, and q...

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...

New solid waste ordinance to take effect in 2024

A new solid waste ordinance will go into effect January 1, 2024, following its approval in October by the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.

Inaugural Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair a Success

WASHINGTON, N.C. –– There were numerous local professional and educational opportunities showcased on Wednesday at the Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair. 

The event featured a morning session for Beaufort County high school...

Beaufort County to Participate in Operation Green Light

WASHINGTON, N.C. –– Before the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Beaufort County is announcing plans to illuminate county buildings green from November 6-12 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support milita...

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.

Solid Waste Collection Site Repairs Update

CHOCOWINITY, N.C. –– The Chocowinity Solid Waste Collection Site, located at 164 Gray Road, Chocowinity, N.C. 27817, will temporarily close for repairs on Monday, Oct. 30.  The site will remain closed for approximately four we...

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...

Work to Resume on Beaufort County Bridge

From North Carolina Department of Transportation

CHOCOWINITY - Preparations are underway for work to resume next week on the U.S. 17 Business bridge over the railroad in Chocowinity.  

While the N.C. Department of Transportation will keep the roadw...

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 ...