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The Washington County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a public meeting on June 28th for the public to review and comment on the County’s updated hazmat plan.

The Road Maintenance Program outlines our road maintenance activities.

New budget for this next fiscal year avoids layoffs and reduces reliance on one-time revenue sources.

Project Honors Late Doug Plambeck, Longtime Housing Advocate & Community Leader

Check out the latest WCSO Updates for June. In this month's newsletter - driver arrested for driving 176 MPH, Washington County K9 Trials recap, summer safety tips, and more.

A special education teaching assistant was arrested for sexually abusing a student.

Lieutenant James Coley has been named as the chief of police of the City of Cornelius. Lieutenant Coley’s first day as the city’s chief of police will be July 1, 2023. Lieutenant Coley will be the 12th police chief for the City of Cornelius.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth in Washington County.

Results from the May 16, 2023, Special District Election have been counted and certified.

Michael Buonocore Appointed as Interim Director of the Department of Housing Services

Learn about the Thompson Road (Saltzman Road to Marcotte Road) Project at an online open house through June 29.

A multiagency earthquake simulation will be held June 12th-14th to test communications and coordination across Washington County.

In the early morning of June 7, 2023, The Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) team investigated a potential overdose death of a Washington County resident.

The lobby for Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation Building Services and Development Review/Current Planning will be closed for in-person services from July 3-7.

The proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget closes a $25.3 million gap in the general fund through a combination of targeted and organization-wide reductions. No layoffs or furlough days were required to achieve budget balance.

National Night Out (NNO) registration is open! The Sheriff's Office encourages Washington County communities to participate in the upcoming NNO celebration on Tuesday, August 1.

After a competitive nationwide recruitment, Noor Delaughn has been selected to serve as the new assistant director for Washington County Health and Human Services.

Washington County’s top administrator will begin a three-year leadership commitment this fall on the executive board of the renowned professional association of local government managers.

A man who was originally arrested during a child predator sting was indicted by a Washington County grand jury for new charges.

The shows will air on four consecutive Thursdays beginning June 8 and feature local women veterans.