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Beaufort votes to ban thick plastic grocery bags. Here’s the plan for plastic straws

Beaufort votes to ban thick plastic grocery bags. Here’s the plan for plastic straws
Beaufort County is leading a broader effort to restrict bags and other items made of plastic. Beaufort’s preliminary vote was the first.
Updated March 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM

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Beaufort County residents may have issues dialing 911, police say

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