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🌱 Meet Beaufort’s new fire chief and the town’s communications point person

Beaufort, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Beaufort! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet Beaufort’s new fire chief and the town’s communications point person
  • How will the NC 101 closure change your Beaufort commute this week?
  • Which Beaufort adventures should top your must-do list this season?

Also on today's calendar: North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival @ Beaufort Historic Site and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beaufort residents get to know the Town's new fire chief and public information specialist (wnct.com) — Beaufort residents have two new key public safety leaders, with longtime firefighter Matthew Pendergraph stepping in as fire chief and Griff Barlow becoming the town’s public information specialist. Both say they’re focused on serving the community, improving fire inspections, and expanding fire safety education for local elementary students.
   

2. NC 101 closed in Beaufort for culvert and sewer line work (wnct.com) — If you drive NC 101 through Beaufort, plan for delays this week. The highway is closed in both directions between W. Beaufort Road and the NC 101/Live Oak intersection for culvert and sewer work through Monday, May 18. Detours use Turner Street and Live Oak Street, so expect heavier traffic in those areas and allow extra travel time.
   

3. 20 Things To Do In Beaufort NC That Might Surprise You (travel2next.com) — Planning what to do close to home or for visiting friends? This guide walks you through Beaufort’s top experiences, from the Maritime Museum and historic district to dolphin cruises, ghost tours, and the Rachel Carson Reserve. You’ll also find tips on local markets, breweries, beaches, and parks, all centered on Beaufort’s waterfront charm and maritime history.
   

4. May is kickoff time for Cape Lookout Spanish Mackerel (carolinasportsman.com) — A Beaufort-based charter captain says May kicks off prime Spanish mackerel season from Beaufort Inlet out toward Cape Lookout, with fish arriving as local waters warm and clear. He explains where Crystal Coast anglers should look, how far offshore to run, and what lures, colors, and trolling setups are working now for both Spanish and the occasional king mackerel.
   

5. Six fire departments battle Newport mobile home blaze, knocked down in 15 minutes (wcti12.com) — Firefighters from Beaufort joined five other departments Tuesday to quickly knock down a mobile home blaze in Newport, which was already being demolished after an earlier fire. Morehead City Fire-EMS says the fire was controlled in about 15 minutes, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.
   

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  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in Beaufort. Apply here.
  • County of Carteret North Carolina posted a job opening for Income Maintenance Caseworker II (FNS & Medicaid Caseworker) in Beaufort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaufort here.

Ok Beaufort! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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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.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beaufort

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