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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Public hearing takes place to discuss possible closing of elementary school in Beaufort County
CHOCOWINITY, N.C. (WNCT) — A public hearing discussing the possible closure of Snowden Elementary School took place at Southside High School Thursday night, May 29, 2025. Members of the school board welcomed the community to hear their thoughts and opinions on the closure's impact. They spoke about student safety, lack of convenience and of what losing the school would mean. One message that was clear from both board members and people in the community was that solutions are needed. Concerns started with the meeting's location as some people said it was too far from the people in Aurora for them to voice their concerns. Beaufort County Schools Superintendent Dr. Matthew Cheeseman said he's grateful for the people who did voice their opinions. 'It's exciting to hear from all these people,' he said. 'We're working on transportation solutions but also enjoyed hearing the support for our strong teachers.' Some parents and other community members remain unhappy with the possibility of the school's closure. If the school does close, Beaufort County Schools would save $1.76 million, according to the recommended budget from Beaufort County Manager Brian Alligood. 'This is a long-term issue, we are seeing less people in Beaufort County,' Dr. Cheeseman said. The board will make a decision Tuesday, June 3rd, but leadership said they are looking at solutions to the problem for both possible outcomes. 'Leave it to the board to have dialogue with each other and approach both possible outcomes,' Dr. Cheeseman said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with larceny of a gun, breaking and entering in Beaufort County
CHOCOWINITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after responding to a home in Chocowinity Monday, May 6, 2025. Law enforcement responded to a homeowner that reported a gun stolen from him. During the investigation, deputies recovered the stolen gun at a home in Chocowinity. They said the suspect had removed the serial number from the gun to prevent identification. Deputies identified the suspect and found him at a home in Craven County near Vanceboro. Devin Thomas Sparks, of Washington, was charged with: Felony breaking and entering Felony larceny of a firearm Felony larceny after breaking and entering Felony obtaining property by false pretense Felony altering/removing serial number of a gun Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
