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Tropical Storm Wind Warning issued September 02 at 2:35PM EDT expiring September 03 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City ...DANGEROUS AND LARGE CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE EARL CONTINUES TO POSE A THREAT TO EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA... .AREAS AFFECTED... THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE AND ...
- A ' Wall of Wind' Moving Toward Eastern North Carolina
Calm before the storm: Sunrise at Cape May, N.J. by AccuWeather.com Facebook Fan Michael N. An update at 2 p.m. Eastern time: Wind gusts are now between 20 and 30 mph as far inland as Beaufort and Jacksonville, N.C. Wave heights are 12 feet from buoys near shore and 20 feet offshore.
- Earl causes marine lab evacuation
The Duke University Marine Lab has issued a mandatory evacuation of all dormitory residents effective Thursday afternoon, in preparation for Hurricane Earl.
- More NC residents leave coast ahead of Earl
Eds: APNewsNow. Updates with more evacuations. This story is part of AP's general news and financial services.
- UPDATED: Area closings and delays
The following closings have been announced for the area: As of Wednesday, Camp Lejeune, New River Air Station, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune and Camp Lejeune Dependent Schools were operating on normal schedules.
- Area closings and delays
The following closings have been announced for the area: N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources has closed Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve in Beaufort to visitors until further notice due to the threat of damage from Hurricane Earl, and to protect public safety from the potential risk of downed trees, flooding and ...
- Area happenings
RICHLANDS MASONIC Lodge No. 564, A.F.&A.M. will hold a Stated Communication at 7:30 p.m. Sept.
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Hurricane Watch issued August 31 at 11:31PM EDT expiring September 01 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City ...POWERFUL HURRICANE EARL CONTINUES MOVING NORTHWESTWARD... .AREAS AFFECTED... THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE AND MARINE INTERESTS IN SELECT LOCATIONS AND COASTAL WATER LEGS OF ...
- a Queen Annea s Revengea researcher speaks at historical society lunch
The New Bern Historical Society begins its 2010-2011 Lunch & Learn series with a topic relative to Eastern North Carolina history.
- NCHP: Yield violation likely cause of fatal wreck
A yield violation was the likely cause of a Saturday night two-car collision in Carteret County that killed two teens and injured six others, according to the Highway Patrol.
- McDonalds to be replaced
A popular fast food stop in western Carteret County could soon be bigger in an effort to better serve its customers.
- Commissioners hold special meeting
The Carteret County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the county administration building in Beaufort.
- Museum hosts Murder Mystery Dinner
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort will host a mysterious event Friday for Mayhem at the Museum: Murder Mystery Dinner.
- Thompson, Davis win Name the Boats contest
Bradley Thompson and Aja Jana Davis, were recently named the winners of the Name the Boats contest at Carteret County Public Library in Beaufort during the Summer Celebration concluding the library's Summer Reading Program.
- Down East FolkArts announces new season of talented performers
The Down East FolkArts Society begins its 2010-11 concert season in September with a performance by Little Toby Walker and his unique blend of blues.
- CFO from Beaufort NC hospital hired to handle Pender Memorial's financials
Chris Riggs, the chief financial officer for Washington, N.C.-based Beaufort Regional Health System, has been hired as t the new money guy for Pender Memorial Hospital.
- Four from Troop 239 earn Eagle Scout
Jake West , Richard Hoppe, Chris Niver and Ryan Sutton achieved the rank of Eagle Scout earlier this month.
- Super 70 at James City gets another look
Progress toward a quicker, safer ride on U.S. 70 between Raleigh and the N.C. coast has come in fits and starts over the last two decades, but the near future looks more promising or, for some in Craven County, more threatening.
- DWI arrests
The following driving while impaired arrests were reported by the State Highway Patrol: John F. Carraway, 46, 111 W. King St., La Grange, Aug.
City DescriptionBeaufort (pronounced /ˈboʊfərt/ BOE-fərt) is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. Established in 1709, it is the third-oldest town in North Carolina.
The population was 4,189 at the 2008 census and it is the county seat of Carteret County. It is sometimes confused with a city of the same name in South Carolina; the two are distinguished by different pronunciations.
Beaufort is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. The town is home to the North Carolina Maritime Museum. It is also home to the Duke University Marine Laboratory (Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences), where scientists study the marine environment and develop solutions to conservation problems in coastal and oceanic ecosystems.
Beaufort is located at 34°43′15″N 76°39′9″W / 34.72083°N 76.6525°W / 34.72083; -76.6525 (34.720729, -76.652569).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.2 km²), of which, 2.7 square miles (7.1 km²) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²) of it (22.82%) is water.
As of the census of 2008, there were 4,189 people, 1,780 households, and 1,048 families residing in the town. The population ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Carteret County
- North Carolina
- United States of America
City Contains:- Beaufort Historic District
- Gibbs House
- Jacob Henry House
Timezones:- North American Eastern Time Zone
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