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šŸŒ± Which Beaufort native horror writer is headlining ECUā€™s graduation stage?

Hi Beaufort! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Beaufort native horror writer is headlining ECUā€™s graduation stage?
  • Why one Beaufort womanā€™s story appears to include two graves
  • Rough Pamlico Sound trip to Beaufort ends with late-night rescue

Also on today's calendar: The Emerald Brunch: where the mimosas sparkle and the pianos battle and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 79, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Windy; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. ECU alumni behind ā€˜Scream 7' to deliver commencement address (wnct.com) ā€” A Beaufort native, screenwriter and director Kevin Williamson of the ā€œScreamā€ franchise, will return to Eastern North Carolina to deliver East Carolina Universityā€™s spring commencement address on May 8. His career path from ECU student to Hollywood creator will headline the celebration for the Class of 2026 in Greenville.
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2. Genealogy Corner: Fannie has two graves (reflector.com) ā€” A reflective genealogy story centers on Beaufort Municipal Cemetery, where a woman named Fannie Woodard Olson Perkins is buried beside her first husband. The writer describes how family historians might track down her grave on the Beaufort coast. Itā€™s a quiet reminder of how local headstones preserve family stories for Beaufort descendants.
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3. Two rescued after boat runs aground in Pamlico Sound (wcti12.com) ā€” Two Smyrna residents heading by boat to Beaufort were rescued Tuesday night after rough conditions on Pamlico Sound caused their vessel to run aground near Long Shoal. NC Wildlife officers responded around 10 p.m., safely transporting them to the Stumpy Point access area with no injuries reported. The incident highlights how quickly trips toward Beaufort can turn dangerous on the water.
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4. Humorist Reveals He's Actually Been Married for 10 Years (thestate.com) ā€” A well-known humorist quietly married his longtime partner at the Beaufort, N.C., courthouse a decade ago, revealing the story only now. He explains the financial reasons behind the low-key ceremony, why they kept it secret from family and media, and his mixed feelings about the word ā€œhusband.ā€
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We receive numerous calls here at the Wildlife Commission during the growing season from panicked landowners who have ā€œa bunch of little bees hovering over the ground.
    ā€ We are here to help! Believe it or not, most of the more than 500 native bee species in North Carolina nest underground. (Hopefully you havenā€™tā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • PruittHealth posted a job opening for Housekeeper HCC in Beaufort. Apply here.
  • Shaner Hotel Group posted a job opening for Laundry Attendants | Beaufort Compass Hotel in Beaufort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaufort here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beaufort

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beaufort

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.