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🌱 How will the new county budget change EMS in Chocowinity?

Chocowinity, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Chocowinity! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will the new county budget change EMS in Chocowinity?

Also on today's calendar: Tuesday Painters — Arts of the Pamlico and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
  • Friday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manager's recommended budget presented to commissioners (thewashingtondailynews.com) — County leaders are weighing a new budget that would shift EMS services in the Chocowinity area to county control starting July 1, 2026, funded by existing EMS tax and billing revenues. The $81 million plan also proposes a half-cent property tax increase tied to federal SNAP funding changes, a 2.5% cost-of-living raise for county employees, and higher solid waste fees.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday May 18
  • Moving up Night
    Washington Montessori Washington, NC 27889
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday May 19
  • Pamlico Writers Group – Writers Round Table — Arts of the Pamlico →
    Wine & Words...& Gourmet, 109 W Main St, Washington
    5:30 pm
  • ECHS Graduation at WHS Auditorium
    WHS Auditorium Washington, NC 27889
    6:00 pm
  • Athletic Banquet (9th -12th grade)
    Washington Montessori Washington, NC 27889
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone, I am Raul’s granddaughter Yoreyma and I know some of you are worried about Raul.
    He recently had a light stroke, which is why he hasn’t been responding. We're still trying to contact everyone who has been reaching out and… (Nextdoor Voa)
  • Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Washington. Apply here.
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chocowinity here.

🗞 Nearby News

Washington

Greenville

  • May 12 Community News (reflector.com)
  • New 76-bed nursing home proposed for Greenville (witn.com)
  • Greenville Fire/Rescue to open new live burn training facility (wcti12.com)

Ok Chocowinity! 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 Chocowinity

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