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Beaufort County school board authorizes superintendent to negotiate easement with Novant Health
Summary
The Beaufort County Board of Education voted to authorize the superintendent to negotiate an easement agreement with Novant Health that would allow site improvements, a freestanding emergency department and clinic, and include provisions for teacher housing and student career partnerships; board members sought clearer, written commitments before final approval.
The Beaufort County Board of Education on Feb. 17 authorized Superintendent Dr. Rodriguez to negotiate an easement agreement with Novant Health that would allow the hospital system to develop a freestanding emergency department and primary‑care clinic on a district‑owned 14.4‑acre parcel near Highway 170 and WK Austin Drive.
The motion, made by Board Member Nave, directs the superintendent to finalize negotiations and bring the resulting agreement back to the board for approval. During discussion, Novant representatives described a…
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