Beaufort County NC Government

08/31/2026

Interested in becoming a foster parent? Beaufort County DSS is holding an interest meeting tomorrow night. More info:

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent in Beaufort County? Beaufort County Department of Social Services is holding a foster parent interest meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, a

08/26/2026

𝗕𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟭𝟳𝟵 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 $𝟲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Boater’s World Manufacturing Group, LLC will create 179 new jobs in Beaufort County. The company says it will invest more than $6 million to establish a boat manufacturing campus in Chocowinity.

“From building materials to building boats, North Carolina’s manufacturing expertise is second to none,” said Governor Josh Stein. “When companies choose rural North Carolina, it reminds the world that North Carolina is a top-tier state for business. Thanks to our workforce, our infrastructure, and our commitment to supporting long-term economic opportunity from the mountains to the coast, we have what companies need to thrive.”

Boater’s World Manufacturing Group marks Outdoor Network’s entry into boat manufacturing with the acquisition of NauticStar Boats. Since 1999, Outdoor Network has been a leading force in the recreational marine and powersports industry. This new venture represents a natural extension of Outdoor Network’s growth by reinforcing its long-standing commitment to serving customers and partners throughout the marine community. The new facility, spanning 212,000 square feet on the waterfront of the Pamlico River, will serve as the company’s flagship manufacturing operation.

More on this announcement from Gov. Stein's office: https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/08/26/boat-manufacturer-create-179-jobs-6-million-production-campus-beaufort-county

08/25/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Beaufort County partnered with the Mid-East Commission and Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) to create a Low Impact Development Demonstration Site (LID) on the College’s campus. The LID project, completed in 2025, features a rain garden and a permeable pavement parking lot.
Low Impact Development protects water quality by creating a landscape that mimics the natural hydrologic functions of infiltration, runoff, and evapotranspiration.
The rain garden, located outside Building 5, is filled with soil and plants that naturally filter runoff as it is absorbed into native soil. The permeable pavement parking lot is located near BCCC’s Public Services Driving Pad. Permeable pavement is a Stormwater Control Measure that filters runoff as it percolates through the pavement and underlying media before discharging through an underdrain, reducing pollutants and allowing vegetation to grow between the pavers.
The engineering and design phase of the LID project was funded by a Phase 3 NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) grant, and the construction was funded by a $194,166 Phase 4 RCCP grant, with a $16,394 local match approved by the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
The LID project complemented an existing constructed wetland demonstration site on the west side of campus. BCCC and Sound Rivers partnered on that project several years ago.

08/24/2026

Notice of Special Called Meeting: The Board of Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, solely to enter a closed session for attorney-client privilege. There are no other agenda items.

08/24/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿

WASHINGTON, N.C. – The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners has appointed Kenny Watson as Tax Assessor, effective Aug. 17, 2026.

Watson has been with the Beaufort County Tax Office since December 2014. He started as a Real Property Appraiser and was promoted to Real Property Manager in 2021. In addition to managing a team of Real Property Appraisers and an Exemption Specialist, Watson had a major role in coordinating the County’s property tax revaluation. His list of accomplishments also includes developing and implementing improvements to the County’s Present-Use Value Program.

“It is an honor to be appointed County Tax Assessor by our Board of Commissioners,” Watson said. "I look forward to serving the taxpayers of Beaufort County fairly, reasonably, and in full accordance with North Carolina property tax laws.”

Before moving to the tax office, Watson served as a deputy with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for more than 17.5 years. His positions with BCSO included Patrol Deputy, Narcotics Investigator, Criminal Investigator Sergeant of Investigations, Lieutenant, Captain and Major.

“We are fortunate to have Kenny step up to the position as County Tax Assessor,” Chairman Frankie Waters said. “It is always nice to promote within the organization. Kenny has an outstanding reputation of service and expertise in his field.”

08/24/2026

We hope everyone at Beaufort County Schools, NC has a great start to the year. Get ready for lots of learning, growth and great memories!

08/17/2026

☀️ Wake Up, Washington! ☕️
Start your morning with some early-bird Chamber networking at our next Wake Up, Washington!, hosted by Tim Corley, Beaufort County Manager.

📅 Thursday, September 3
🕗 8:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce
102 Stewart Parkway, Washington, NC

Come enjoy coffee, conversation, and a great start to your day with fellow Chamber members!

Register online HERE: https://business.wbcchamber.com/events/details/wake-up-washington-hosted-by-tim-corley-beaufort-county-manager-563?calendarMonth=2026-09-01

08/17/2026

What a terrific morning at the brand-new Washington Elementary School! Congratulations to Beaufort County Schools, NC, for cutting the ribbon on this new facility - just in time for the start of the new school year!

08/13/2026