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Economic Development Corporation defends results as council seeks clearer communication after $1 million matter

Beaufort County Council (budget workshop) · April 9, 2026
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Summary

The Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation reviewed multi-year job and investment figures and said it expects no county funding increase; council members pressed the EDC for better communication after a board action involving a $1 million state grant and an audit classification corrected by the EDC.

John O'Toole, executive director of the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), presented the organization's strategic-plan outcomes and historical metrics, including job creation and capital investment figures the EDC attributed to projects it assisted. O'Toole said the EDC is requesting no increase in county funding for the coming fiscal year…

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