Beaufort County News

A marijuana growing operation has been found at a home in Beaufort County. Jeremy McHargue of Hudson Farm Avenue is charged with manufacturing marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Voters in the city of Washington in Beaufort County elected a new mayor. Challenger Archie Jennings topped two-term incumbent Judy Jennette.

" Bertie County will soon have a new Medical Director. Dr. Phil Harris, who has served for seven years in the post, has submitted his letter of resignation.

Two people have been shot in Washington at a street corner that is well known for crime.

The number of teens getting pregnant in North Carolina has reached a 30 year low but that number is no comfort for the many teens, parents and families dealing with adolescent girls becoming new moms.

Investing your money can sometimes be a game, and if you're playing for high returns, you're often playing with high risks.

The legal fight stemming from a fight at a local high school could go all the way to the State Supreme Court.

While the seasonal flu season has just begun, the vaccine to prevent it is no where to be found.

A Beaufort County man wants to know who set his hunting dog on fire. Tony Lewis Junior says his dog went missing last Monday from his friends house.

An investigation is underway in the death of a Grimesland man, who was initially found unresponsive in a yard in Beaufort County.

Republican challenges Butterfield At least one Republican plans to challenge U.S. Rep.

A new therapy program in Beaufort County for cancer patients is trying to lift their spirits, and it all revolves around one chocolate Labrador and his determined owner.

A Beaufort County insurance executive has announced plans to run in the Republican primary next year for the congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep.

Drivers across the east may have noticed a jump in prices at the pump. Tuesday the state average for gas was around the 2.37 mark.

A well-known boat building company in Beaufort County has a hearing in bankruptcy court today.

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office arrested David Laughman of Memory Lane in Chocowinity for first degree sex offense with a child, indecent liberties and sex offense in a parental role.

Beaufort County businessman Ashley Woolard told the Republican Men's Club in Chocowinity on Thursday that he will seek the 1st District U.S. House seat now held by Democrat G.K. Butterfield.

Authorities in the east have made a major drug arrest. On Friday the Beaufort County Sheriffs Office arrested 38 year old Christopher Jarvis and 36 year old Jennifer Jarvis of Elliott Road in Bath for trafficking in marijuana as well as manufacturing marijuana.

Police say a North Carolina middle school teacher has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl.

Beaufort County deputies are investigating the death of a man, found shot to death on Saturday.