Memorial Day weekend is North Carolina's unofficial kickoff to summer, but it also marks the beginning of hurricane season. Governor Pat McCrory has declared May 24-30, 2015 as Hurricane Preparedness Week and is encouraging residents to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane...
Published: Friday, May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:33 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory is using this year's noteworthy anniversaries of Hurricanes Hazel, Hugo, Floyd, Frances and Ivan to encourage North Carolina families, businesses and schools to make a plan, get a kit and stay informed in the event of an emergency.
Published: Tuesday, August 26th, 2014 @ 6:16 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Published: Saturday, July 26th, 2014 @ 3:10 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory's admonition for people not to put on their "stupid hat" during Hurricane Arthur was easily understood, timely and right on target.
Published: Thursday, July 17th, 2014 @ 4:50 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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I hope everyone had a nice and safe Fourth of July holiday, despite the appearance of Hurricane Arthur. This week, as many of us return to our offices, we continue the task of preparing for a new semester at Beaufort County Community College.
Published: Sunday, July 13th, 2014 @ 11:08 am
By: Barbara Tansey
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The State Emergency Response Team continues to respond to resource requests and is transitioning into recovery operations from Hurricane Arthur.
Published: Sunday, July 6th, 2014 @ 9:14 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory joined Department of Transportation Secretary Tony Tata and Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Commissioner Greg Baker today to give an update on Hurricane Arthur preparations.
Published: Sunday, July 6th, 2014 @ 9:06 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Beaufort County has dodged the proverbial bullet, and suffered only minor damage as Hurricane Arthur developed into a Category 2 storm, churned through the Pamlico Sound, and then, in the dead of darkness, exited the Outer Banks at Bodie Island Light Station.
Published: Sunday, July 6th, 2014 @ 8:08 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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At 9:00 am Friday July 4, 2014 Beaufort County will close Northside High School Shelter, Southside High School and Beaufort County Animal Control Shelters.
Published: Friday, July 4th, 2014 @ 1:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Arthur, Lee Chevrolet and the City of Washington Fireworks are sorry to announce the cancelation of all morning and afternoon activities for July 4th.
Published: Friday, July 4th, 2014 @ 11:23 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Be advised a shift in track and size of the Hurricane will result in an increase in wind gust in the Aurora and Belhaven areas between 10:00 pm and 2:00am to 90 to 95 mph with sustained finds near 55mph.
Published: Friday, July 4th, 2014 @ 12:06 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Shelters are open at North and Southside High Schools and all evacuations are voluntary with the exception of Richlands Township which is mandatory.
Published: Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 @ 10:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Chairman of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners issued a State of Emergency Thursday, July 3rd in anticipation of Hurricane Arthur.
Published: Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 @ 3:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The NWS Noon update briefing for Tropical Storm Arthur is enclosed. Currently the most impacted area of the County will be the Richlands Township.
Published: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 @ 1:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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